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

April 16, 2026

Around €1,900,000 (lump sum grant; 1 award expected; single-stage application)

Funds EU-wide coordination to advance cardiovascular health research, foster innovation, and develop improved strategies for prevention, detection, and management of cardiovascular diseases.

--- ## Description This grant supports large-scale coordination and support actions aimed at advancing cardiovascular health research and innovation across the European Union and associated countries. The initiative focuses on strengthening the knowledge base for healthcare providers, policymakers, and researchers, fostering collaboration, and developing conceptual frameworks for research and innovation roadmaps. Key aims include enhancing evidence for prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) and related comorbidities through research on prediction, early detection, screening practices, and diagnostic methods—including personalized and digital approaches. The grant encourages the uptake of innovative risk prediction and health management strategies, such as Virtual Human Twins and AI-based applications, and supports the development of a Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda (SRIA) on CVDs. Integrating sex, gender, and other diversity factors into research design and dissemination to maximize impact is emphasized. Collaboration with stakeholders from industry, civil society, and patient organizations is required to ensure sustainable and inclusive outcomes. --- ## Due Dates - April 16, 2026: Full application submission deadline (17:00 Brussels time) --- ## Funding Amount - Total available for this action: Approximately €1,900,000 (lump sum grant) - Expected number of grants: 1 - Grant type: Horizon Europe Coordination and Support Action (CSA) - Funding covers comprehensive coordination and support activities, not direct research projects. --- ## Eligibility - Open to legal entities established in EU Member States and countries associated with Horizon Europe. - U.S. legal entities may participate as beneficiaries or affiliated entities and are eligible for funding. - Coordinators must be established in an EU Member State or Associated Country. - Legal entities from China are not eligible for this topic. - Additional eligibility and country-specific provisions are detailed in [Annex B of the General Annexes](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2026-2027/wp-15-general-annexes_horizon-2026-2027_en.pdf). --- ## Application Process - Single-stage application process. - Submission system opens: February 10, 2026 - Deadline for submission: April 16, 2026, 17:00 Brussels time - Proposals must follow the [standard application form for Horizon Europe CSA](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/temp-form/af/af_he-csa_en.pdf). - Evaluation criteria: Excellence, Impact, Implementation (minimum score 4 per criterion; cumulative threshold 12) - Lump sum funding model applies; see [guidance on lump sum funding](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/guidance/ls-funding-what-do-i-need-to-know_he_en.pdf). --- ## Additional Information - Proposals must include comprehensive stakeholder engagement, integration of social sciences and humanities, and address diversity (sex, gender, age, ethnicity, socio-economic status, etc.). - Collaboration with existing EU initiatives (e.g., Virtual Human Twins, 1+Million Genomes, EU4Health, Digital Europe) is encouraged. - Activities must include mapping of existing research, development of SRIA, capacity building, and dissemination strategies. - For full requirements and topic details, consult the [official topic page](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-HLTH-2026-01-DISEASE-15?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=8&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate). --- ## External Links - [Official Grant Topic Page (EU Funding & Tenders Portal)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-HLTH-2026-01-DISEASE-15?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=8&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) - [Horizon Europe Programme Guide](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/guidance/programme-guide_horizon_en.pdf) - [General Annexes (eligibility, evaluation, legal & financial)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2026-2027/wp-15-general-annexes_horizon-2026-2027_en.pdf) - [Online Manual (application process)](https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/funding-tenders-opportunities/display/OM/Online+Manual) - [Find a Partner Organisation](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/how-to-participate/partner-search?order=DESC&pageNumber=1&pageSize=50&sortBy=lastModified&isExactMatch=true&type=ORGANISATION,PERSON&frameworkProgramme=43108390) --- ## Contact Information | Contact Type | Details | |-------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | European Commission General | +32 2 299 11 11 | | Online Contact Form | [Contact the European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) | | Research Enquiry Service | [Research Enquiry Service](https://research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/contact-us/research-enquiry-service_en) | | National Contact Points (NCP) | [Find your NCP](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/ncp) | | IT Helpdesk | [IT Helpdesk Contact Form](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/helpdesks/contact-form) | ---

Scaling up innovation in cardiovascular health - European Commission

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