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Entrepreneurship & Innovation Micro-Credentials Call

Funds a consortium to build a new EIT Label-certified micro-credentials programme teaching entrepreneurship and innovation to healthcare students.

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The programme itself will mix online learning, masterclasses, mentorship and industry engagement, delivered by EIT Health once built. Applicants register their organisation on the EU Funding & Tender portal for a PIC number, then submit through EIT Health's own application platform; funding is staged across two years to cover development in 2027 and continuation in 2028.

EIT Health wants consortia to design a practice-based micro-credentials programme in entrepreneurship, innovation and project management for advanced Master's students and PhD candidates in life sciences, medical technology and biotechnology. It is aimed at universities, incubators, accelerators, business schools, industry and start-ups that can help build and deliver the programme, and it is open to both EIT Health members and non-members.

CycleiHow often this grant runs - e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.No fixed schedule
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.16 Sept 2026
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.-
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.-
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.-

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