HealthTech · EU
HealthTech grants in EU for 2026
EU health funding is one of the most generous globally — Innovative Health Initiative (IHI) alone has €2.4B over 2021-2027.
Key programs
- Innovative Health Initiative (IHI)
- EIC Accelerator Health
- EIT Health
- Horizon Europe Cluster 1
The funding landscape
IHI funds pre-competitive health R&D consortia — €5M-€50M per project. EIC Accelerator funds healthtech SMEs up to €2.5M. EIT Health runs accelerators + cash. Horizon Europe Cluster 1 (€8B) funds collaborative R&D.
Application tip
EU health grants require multi-country consortia — start network-building 6 months ahead. Reviewers expect medical device classification (Class I/II/III), CE marking pathway, and clinical validation strategy.
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