[European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/index_en)

Anticipated: April 2025 (call opens), September 2025 (proposal deadline)

Multi-million euro awards; project durations typically up to 36 months

Supports R&D for innovative, reusable respiratory PPE to enhance the EU’s preparedness for chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear health threats.

Forecasted call—details subject to change; check the program page for updates.

--- ## Description This call, under the EU4Health Programme and managed by the Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Authority (HERA), aims to fund projects that develop innovative, reusable respiratory personal protective equipment (PPE) capable of addressing chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) threats. The initiative seeks to bolster the EU’s capacity to respond to cross-border health emergencies and stimulate collaboration among stakeholders, including academia, industry, and public health authorities, to improve the availability and effectiveness of medical countermeasures. --- ## Due Dates - Anticipated call launch: April 2025 - Anticipated proposal deadline: September 2025 *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Multi-million euro awards available per project (exact figures to be announced) - Typical project duration: up to 36 months Funding covers research, development, validation, and potential early deployment of reusable respiratory PPE solutions. --- ## Eligibility - Open to legal entities (public or private) established in EU Member States or associated countries - Consortia are encouraged, particularly those including research organizations, SMEs, industry, and public health authorities - Proposals must address the development of innovative, reusable respiratory PPE for CBRN threats --- ## Application Process - Applications submitted via the [EU Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/EU4H-2025-HERA-PJ-1-b?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=4&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) - Proposal template and submission guidelines will be available once the call officially opens - Evaluation based on excellence, impact, and quality/efficiency of implementation --- ## Additional Information - This is a forecasted call; the scope, eligibility, and funding details may be updated before official launch - Projects should demonstrate potential for rapid deployment and scalability of PPE solutions - Collaboration with end-users and regulatory authorities is strongly encouraged --- ## External Links - [EU Funding & Tenders Portal – Call Details](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/EU4H-2025-HERA-PJ-1-b?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=4&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) - [European Commission – About HERA](https://commission.europa.eu/strategy-and-policy/eu-health-union/health-emergency-preparedness-and-response-authority-hera_en) - [EU4Health Programme Overview](https://health.ec.europa.eu/funding/eu4health-programme-2021-2027_en) --- ## Contact Information | Department/Office | Contact Details | |-----------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | European Commission | [Contact the European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) | | EU Funding & Tenders Portal | [Helpdesk & Support](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/helpdesks) | | General Inquiries | +32 2 299 11 11 |

Call for proposals to support the development of innovative medical countermeasures for chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear threats (HERA) - Reusable respiratory personal protective equipment (PPE)

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