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September 23, 2025 (opens) | January 6, 2026 (deadline)

€1,200,000 total budget for this topic; single-stage application; typical project duration varies.

Funding to support development of innovative orphan medical devices for paediatric patients, focusing on unmet medical needs and collaborative innovation.

--- ## Description This funding opportunity is designed to promote the development of innovative orphan medical devices, with a particular emphasis on paediatric patients and unmet medical needs. The grant supports non-profit organisations or consortia that facilitate collaboration among academic institutions, scientific societies, device developers (notably SMEs), and NGOs. The aim is to foster innovation, guide device development, and accelerate the path to CE marking for devices that address rare or underserved conditions in children. Funded activities can include: - Mapping unmet clinical needs for orphan devices - Encouraging innovation and connecting key stakeholders (academia, users, manufacturers) - Mentoring and managing device development from concept through marketing - Connecting developers and clinicians to financing resources - Assessing scientific and medical merit of projects - Gathering and evaluating pre-clinical safety/performance data - Providing business, regulatory, and intellectual property advice - Supporting regulatory compliance and CE marking under EU regulations --- ## Due Dates - Call opens: September 23, 2025 - Application deadline: January 6, 2026, 17:00 Brussels time --- ## Funding Amount - Total available for this topic: €1,200,000 - Single-stage application process - The number and size of grants awarded will depend on the quality and scope of proposals; refer to the call document for more detail --- ## Eligibility - Open to non-profit organisations or consortia (including academic bodies, scientific societies, SMEs, and NGOs) with an interest in innovative medical devices. - Eligible countries are described in section 6 of the [call document](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/eu4h/wp-call/2026/call-fiche_eu4h-2026-sante-pj_en.pdf). - Applicants must demonstrate financial and operational capacity; full requirements detailed in the call documents. --- ## Application Process - Proposals must be submitted electronically via the [EU Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/EU4H-2026-SANTE-PJ-07?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=2&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate). - Application materials include a standard application form, detailed budget table, and supporting documents as outlined in the portal. - Refer to the [Online Manual](https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/funding-tenders-opportunities/display/OM/Online+Manual) for step-by-step guidance. - Proposals are evaluated in a single stage according to criteria in section 9 of the call document. --- ## Additional Information - Activities must align with the scope described in the call: development, design, production, distribution, and regulatory support for orphan medical devices. - Projects must support compliance with Regulation (EU) 2017/745 or 2017/746 and aim for CE marking. - For full details on admissibility, eligibility, evaluation, and grant agreements, consult the [call document](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/eu4h/wp-call/2026/call-fiche_eu4h-2026-sante-pj_en.pdf). --- ## External Links - [Call Details and Submission Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/EU4H-2026-SANTE-PJ-07?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=2&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) - [Call Document (PDF)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/eu4h/wp-call/2026/call-fiche_eu4h-2026-sante-pj_en.pdf) - [Standard Application Form](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/eu4h/temp-form/af/af_eu4h_en.pdf) - [Detailed Budget Table](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/eu4h/temp-form/af/detailed-budget-table_eu4h_en.xlsx) - [EU4H Work Programme](https://health.ec.europa.eu/funding/key-documents_en?f%5B0%5D=topic_topic%3A194) - [Online Manual](https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/funding-tenders-opportunities/display/OM/Online+Manual) - [FAQ](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/faq) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact | |------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------| | General call inquiries | HaDEA-HP-CALLS@ec.europa.eu | | IT/Portal support | [IT Helpdesk Contact Form](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/helpdesks/contact-form) | | European Commission info | +32 2 299 11 11 | | Funder information | [European Commission Contact Page](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) |

Call for proposals for a programme on orphan medical devices, in particular targeting paediatric patients

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