Question 1

What EU grants are available for the Health sector?

Accepted Answer

The European Commission offers a wide range of funding opportunities specifically designed for the Health sector. These include grants through Horizon Europe (the EU's flagship research and innovation programme with a budget of €95.5 billion), the European Innovation Council (EIC) which provides funding for breakthrough innovations, and various sector-specific initiatives. Funding types range from Research and Innovation Actions (RIA) with 100% funding rates, to Innovation Actions (IA) with 70% funding for companies, and Coordination and Support Actions (CSA) for networking and coordination activities. Our database helps you find grants that match your organization's specific needs, project stage, and funding requirements.

Question 2

How do I apply for Health grants from the EU?

Accepted Answer

Applying for EU grants in the Health sector involves several key steps. First, use Grantalist to identify suitable open calls that match your project idea and organization type. Next, carefully review the call documentation, including eligibility criteria, evaluation criteria, and the work programme. Most EU grants require you to form a consortium with partners from at least 3 different EU member states or associated countries. Once ready, you'll submit your proposal through the EU Funding & Tenders Portal, which includes a detailed description of your project, work packages, budget breakdown, and impact assessment. The evaluation process typically takes 3-5 months, after which successful applicants enter grant agreement preparation. We recommend starting your application at least 2-3 months before the deadline.

Question 3

What is the typical funding amount for Health EU grants?

Accepted Answer

EU grants for the Health sector offer diverse funding levels depending on the programme and action type. Small-scale grants through programmes like EIC Accelerator can start from €500,000 up to €2.5 million in grant funding, plus up to €15 million in equity investment. Collaborative research projects under Horizon Europe typically range from €3 million to €10 million for standard projects, while some large-scale flagship initiatives can exceed €20 million. SMEs and startups often benefit from higher funding rates (up to 70% for Innovation Actions compared to large companies) and access to specialized instruments. The exact amount depends on the specific call topic, project scope, consortium size, and type of activities proposed.

Question 4

Who is eligible for Health EU grants?

Accepted Answer

Eligibility for Health EU grants extends to a wide range of organizations. Legal entities from EU member states and associated countries (including the UK for some programmes, Norway, Switzerland, and others) are typically eligible. This includes universities and research institutions, large enterprises and multinational corporations, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with fewer than 250 employees, startups and scale-ups, public bodies and NGOs, and international organizations. Some calls specifically target certain organization types, such as SME-only calls or academic-focused research grants. Third-country participation is possible in many programmes, though often without EU funding.

EU Grants for Health

Enabling user-centred and open innovation initiatives to enhance soil health in Ukraine

Citizenship education as part of lifelong learning

Digital and media literacy as drivers for democratic and civic resilience

AI integration in CCSI work practice: catalysing innovation and competitiveness

Tackling child poverty and ensuring disadvantaged children's access to Early Childhood Education and Care

Monitoring soil health in practice: equipping stakeholders to sample, analyse, and interpret soil health indicators

Antimicrobial resistance and antibiotic biosynthesis in soils: developing key understanding and counteractive strategies using a One-Health approach

Joint demonstration of solutions to build soil resilience to extreme weather events and support food security

The impact of the use of digital tools outside school and for communication on educational outcomes and mental health

Rethinking long-term care policy in the face of EU demographic shifts

Government in transition – how governments change the way they work and prepare the civil service for the future

By fishers, for fishers: co-management of marine and freshwaters ecosystems and resources

“Artistic intelligence” : harnessing the power of the arts to address complex challenges, enhance soft skills and boost innovation and competitiveness

Safeguarding linguistic diversity in Europe

Creative alliances: Fostering global partnerships in cultural policies and CCI innovation

Sustainable paths to media viability

Addressing aquatic pollution and biodiversity loss through nature positive solutions from source to sea

Road Safety and resilience of rural areas

Geopolitical competition and socioeconomic resilience in CCAM: an innovation and policy roadmap for EU leadership (CCAM Partnership)

Energy efficient urban and sub-urban public transport, complemented by shared mobility

Co-funded European Partnership for Social Transformations and Resilience

Tools and processes to support stress tests of critical infrastructure

Reliability of age assessment methods in the context of security and border management

Enhancing the security of citizens against terrorism and lone-actor violence in confined spaces such as schools

Security challenges of the green transition in urban und peri urban areas

Climate security and civil preparedness – new ways to develop pre- and post-crisis climate-change related scenarios for a more resilient Europe

Crime prevention approaches, online and off-line, tackling the nexus between addictions and crime

Open topic on preventing and countering the misuse of emerging technologies for criminal purposes, including issues related to lawful access to data

Multi-hazard approach and cumulative / cascading impacts

Targeted innovative capabilities for the resilience of critical entities to natural and human-induced disasters, including hybrid scenarios

Frequently Asked Questions About Health EU Grants