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Advanced Innovation Challenge: Translating Disruptive NAMs into Practice

Supports ARPA inspired high risk demand driven pilots translating new approach methods into practical deep tech practice.

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The European Innovation Council's Advanced Innovation Challenge (AIC) on New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) is one of two pilot challenges introduced in the EIC's 2026 programme under Horizon Europe. The challenge targets disruptive scientific and technological approaches that can replace, reduce, or refine the use of animals in the testing and development of medicinal products — a space where regu…

New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) to replace/reduce/refine animal use in testing of medicinal products. Accelerate NAM adoption in biomedicine.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.One-off
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.15 Oct 2027
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.12 weeks
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.€3M

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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: eic.ec.europa.eu