Open Calls

HaDEA Launches €56.8M In New EU4Health Calls For 2025

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

September 29, 2025

The European Health and Digital Executive Agency (HaDEA) has published a set of nine new open calls under the 2025 EU4Health Work Programme, reflecting the European Commission’s health policy priorities through DG SANTE.

These calls cover topics including cancer screening (gastric, lung, prostate), cardiovascular and non-communicable diseases, AI and health data for biotech innovation, orphan medical devices (especially pediatric), pricing & access, and health conference funding.

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The indicative budget for all nine calls is €56,816,810.

How to Apply

Proposals must be submitted via the EU Funding & Tenders Portal by 6 January 2026, 17:00 CET.

An information session will take place on 9 October 2025 (10:00–15:30 CET), offering guidance on preparing proposals. Applicants are encouraged to submit their questions in advance via Slido (code #EU4H2025).

Programme

EU4Health is the fourth and largest of the EU health programmes, created to strengthen Europe’s healthcare systems while also addressing urgent health priorities such as cancer, digital transformation, and cross-border preparedness.

These new calls provide an opportunity for public health authorities, research institutes, NGOs, and other stakeholders to access EU support for projects that deliver innovation, capacity building, and better health outcomes for citizens across Europe.

The Nine Open Calls

EU4H-2026-SANTE-PJ-01 – Pilot and implement cancer screening programmes for gastric cancer;
EU4H-2026-SANTE-PJ-02 – Pilot and implement cancer screening programmes for lung cancer;
EU4H-2026-SANTE-PJ-03 – Pilot and implement cancer screening programmes for prostate cancer;
EU4H-2026-SANTE-PJ-04 – A European flagship initiative leveraging AI and health data for cardiovascular health and related non-communicable diseases (Advancing Risk Prediction, Prevention, Treatments, Personalised Care, Rehabilitation);
EU4H-2026-SANTE-PJ-05 – Lifelong prevention for a healthy life with a focus on cardiovascular diseases;
EU4H-2026-SANTE-PJ-06 – Support the development of a medicine pricing, reimbursement & access tracker via the EURIPID database;
EU4H-2026-SANTE-PJ-07 – Call for a programme on orphan medical devices, particularly for pediatric patients;
EU4H-2026-SANTE-PJ-08 – Health data for biotech innovation, leveraging the European Health Data Space;
EU4H-2026-SANTE-PJ-09 – Proposals to contribute to the organisation of conferences.

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RIF Launches €500,000 BRIDGE2HORIZON Call To Help Cypriot Consortia Leaders Prepare For Horizon Europe

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

March 27, 2026

The Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF) has opened a new call under BRIDGE2HORIZON/0326, with a total budget of €500,000 and funding of up to €100,000 per project. The programme is intended to strengthen Cyprus-registered research and innovation organisations in areas aligned with the country’s Smart Specialisation Strategy 2023–2030 and upcoming Horizon Europe work programmes.

RIF says the call is also designed to increase the number of Cypriot organisations that coordinate collaborative projects and lead pan-European research networks under Horizon Europe Pillar II and the programme’s European Missions.

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Benefits

Total call budget: €500,000.
Maximum funding per project: €100,000.
The call is co-funded by the Republic of Cyprus and the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) under the THALEIA 2021–2027 programme.

Who can apply

The host organisation may be a:

Research Organisation
Enterprise
Other Organisation.

Eligible partner organisations may also include Research Organisations, Enterprises, and Other Organisations.

Criteria

The collaboration network must include at least one Enterprise (Category B) and one Research Organisation (Category A).

The call is aimed at projects in thematic areas relevant both to Cyprus’ Smart Specialisation Strategy and to future Horizon Europe priorities.

How to apply

Deadline: 29 May 2026, 13:00, or earlier if the budget is exhausted.
Submission portal: proposals must be submitted through the IRIS Portal.
Call documents: available under the call announcement in IRIS.

RIF will also hold an online information webinar on Friday, 3 April 2026, 12:00–13:00 local time. Interested applicants must register in advance through the link provided on the call page, and may submit questions ahead of time during registration.

For further information, applicants can contact RIF’s Partner Support Centre at 22205000 or support@research.org.cy.

About the programme

BRIDGE2HORIZON is part of RIF’s effort to help Cypriot organisations build the capacity needed to compete more successfully in Horizon Europe, particularly in collaborative projects where Cyprus-based entities take on a stronger coordinating role.