InnoStars SPICE (Strategic Partnership Initiatives for Competitive Edge) programme

To be eligible for the InnoStars SPICE programme, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Be a legal entity registered in one of the following RIS-eligible countries:
  • EU Member States: Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Estonia, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain.
  • Horizon Europe Associated Countries: Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, Türkiye, Ukraine.
  • Outermost Regions: Guadeloupe, French Guiana, Réunion, Martinique, Mayotte and Saint-Martin (France); the Azores and Madeira (Portugal); and the Canary Islands (Spain).
• Be capable of commercialising services and products. Only universities, research and technology organisations (RTOs), university-owned foundations, and SMEs that can generate revenue from their commercial activities are eligible to apply for InnoStars SPICE funding.
• Not be an individual or large enterprise, as they are ineligible for funding under this call.
• Not have received financial support in the same calendar year from other EIT Health RIS programmes.
• Have an innovative solution with a minimum Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of 6, indicating that the technology/service/solution has been demonstrated in a working or relevant environment.

Eligible Legal Entities

• SMEs as defined by the European Commission (including spin-offs and start-ups)
• Healthcare institutions
• Academic institutions
• Research institutions

Ready to join? Here’s what you need to know

If your SME is selected, you must purchase the InnoStars Service Pack which costs €1,000. For other organisations, the next step is becoming an EIT Health Network Partner, with an annual membership fee of €5,000 – unless you’re already a member.
Each team will receive financial support in the form of tailored mentoring (up to 60k/team) and in-kind development and commercialization services (up to 100k/team).

Let’s get started

Simply register on our platform and choose the application form for InnoStars SPICE. It’s quick and easy – just remember to submit your application by 31 October 2024. We can’t wait to see what you’ll achieve!