Funds multidisciplinary research to develop and clinically validate advanced Virtual Human Twin models for improved disease prevention and diagnosis.
Funder: European Commission
Due Dates: September 22, 2027
Funding Amounts: €10–12 million per project | ~4 projects expected | Total topic budget: €39.3 million
Summary: Funds multidisciplinary research to develop and validate advanced Virtual Human Twin models for clinical decision support in prevention and diagnosis.
Key Information: Single-stage application; collaboration with EU initiatives and inclusion of social sciences expertise required.
This funding opportunity, under Horizon Europe, supports the development and validation of advanced, multi-scale, multi-organ Virtual Human Twin (VHT) models to enhance clinical decision support in prevention and diagnosis, especially for diseases with high morbidity and mortality. Projects should utilize multidisciplinary approaches, integrating computational modeling (including biophysics-based and AI-driven methods), and must demonstrate clinical validation, cost-effectiveness, and regulatory compliance. The initiative requires strong collaboration with EU-funded projects, alignment with European health data and digital initiatives, and a focus on responsible AI, end-user involvement, and the societal impact of research.