Grant

Biotechnology for Healthy Ageing (EIC Pathfinder Challenges 2026)

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The EIC Pathfinder Challenge provides grants of up to 4 million euros to support early-stage biotechnology research and development aimed at healthy ageing, including novel interventions, biomarker tools, and New Approach Methodologies. Single startups, SMEs, research entities, or consortia from EU Member States and Associated Countries can apply.

Key facts

Organiser
European Innovation Council (European Commission)
Deadline
October 28, 2026
Opens
July 22, 2026
Amount
€4,000,000 · Grant
Equity
None
Entry fee
Free to apply
Open to
Horizon Europe countries
Stages
Idea, Pre-seed
Sectors
Biotech, Healthtech
Application languages
English

Verified on September 28, 2026 against the official page.

Facts are summarised from the official page and can change without notice. Always confirm the rules and deadline there before you apply.