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

Sustainable and healthy diets based on health status and socio-economic risk factors of ageing population

Green Transition Food Processing Africa

Advanced innovative solutions for improved competitiveness and sustainability in controlled environment agriculture (CEA)

Leveraging R&I knowledge on microbiome

Boosting plant health and reducing losses on farm and during storage for sustainable growth in Africa (FNSSA)

Towards the water infrastructures of the future

Ports of the future (ZEWT Partnership)

Open topic: Boosting organic farming for a competitive, sustainable and resilient farming sector

Tackling pesticide resistance: early detection, management strategies, and foresight

Living labs to enhance soil health in managed forests and in natural/semi-natural lands

Non-exhaust emissions in road and railway transport

Cost-efficient and reliable designs towards gigawatt-scale electrolytic hydrogen production plants

Sustainable hydrogen production from renewable gases and biogenic waste sources through innovative modular reactor design, process intensification and integration

Integration of control & monitoring tools and strategies for improved Fuel Cell System durability & reliability

Flexible and standardised hydrogen storage system

Improved components and tools to increase the safety of electrolysers

Fuel-flexible gas turbine combustion technology for clean and efficient ammonia firing

Development and validation of innovative approaches, catalysts, electrolytes and components for electrolysis technologies based on low-quality water

Demonstration of rSOC operation for local grid-connected hydrogen production and utilisation

Boosting data availability and AI solutions in food for consumers and food service professionals

Economics of climate change and cost of inaction

Advancing European climate risk assessments

Supporting All-Atlantic Ocean Research and Innovation Alliance

Empowering the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development

Improving analytical capacity and understanding of social drivers in agriculture to better assess social sustainability in the sector

Additional activities for the Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership (SBEP)

New or enhanced Innovative Advanced Materials (IAM) enabled sensing functionality (RIA)

Challenge-Driven GenAI4EU Booster in Apply AI prioritised sectors (RIA) (AI/Data/Robotics Partnership)

Regulatory science to support translational development of patient-centred health technologies

Support for a multilateral initiative on climate change and health research

Frequently Asked Questions About Health EU Grants