Translating Disruptive New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) into Practice
Pays biomedical New Approach Methodology developers a fixed EUR 300,000 lump-sum grant to validate animal-free testing methods and prepare them for regulatory use.
The project runs in two stages: Stage 1 validates a TRL 4+ NAM through feasibility experiments, benchmarking and regulatory/industry engagement, ending with evidence the method is viable and a commitment from an industrial end-user or regulator; Stage 2 (contingent on Stage 1 milestones and a full follow-on proposal) develops a scalable prototype toward TRL 6, benchmarks it against animal models o…
This EIC Advanced Innovation Challenge backs New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) that replace, reduce or refine animal testing in biomedicine — human organoids, organ-on-chip systems, in chemico methods, digital twins, virtual patient simulations, AI-enhanced predictive models and advanced 3D tissue models. Proposals must address preclinical biomedical research and/or testing medicinal products and medical technologies for safety, efficacy or quality.
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