User Validation Labs: Test your innovation with your end users

The User Validation Labs (ULabs) programme connects you with EIT Health partners in Europe that can help you organise and execute a validation study for your start-up’s innovation. The ULabs include living labs, accelerators, hospitals and innovation centres that can help you get access to and collect feedback from your future end users. You will be able to test your product or service with patients, clinicians and medical staff in Europe.

Ready to test your innovation? Apply by 2 May 2023.

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What you get

  • MATCHMAKING

    Find your perfect ULab through our personalised matchmaking process

  • TAILORED VALIDATION

    Get the right European partner to conduct your validation study with your target audience

  • ACCESS TO TARGET USERS

    Test your innovation directly with your intended user through your partner

  • WEBINARS

    Receive online training on essential user validation topics from top-notch experts

  • ONGOING SUPPORT

    One year of ongoing support from EIT Health to make the most of your collaboration with the ULab

  • PROGRAMME VOUCHER

    Get a voucher worth €7000 for programme costs

  • ACCESS TO OUR NETWORK

    Tap into the EIT Health Network of 140+ partners to increase the visibility of your start-up

  • ALUMNI SUPPORT

    ALUMNI SUPPORT

    Access the EIT Health Alumni community to meet like-minded entrepreneurs and access the suite of EIT Health programmes

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How it works

Who should apply

To apply, your business must:

  • Be incorporated in the EU with a product or service in the development phase – but not yet in the commercialisation stage
  • Be eager for feedback and validation from end-users
  • Reside in any Horizon Europe country

Financial obligations: The total cost of the programme is €10,000 – EIT Health covers €7,000 and the start-up pays €3,000.

Join our info session

Join our info session on 23 March at 11 AM CET to learn more about the programme and to hear from previous participants. Don’t forget to bring your questions.

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Ready to apply?

Have your company information at hand as you will need it to apply. Register on our platform, verify your account, and select the application form for User Validation Labs. Don’t forget to submit your application by 2 May 2023.

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  • Find out more about the Ulabs
  • Register to our info sessions
  • Get in contact with our team
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