The draft texts of IHI calls 9 and 10 are now available on the Future Opportunities page of the IHI website. Both calls are scheduled for launch in early 2025, but drafts for Calls 9 and 10 have been made available online now to give applicants additional time to prepare a strong proposal and join or build a winning consortium.
Call 9: Single-Stage, Applicant-Driven Call
Call 9 is a single-stage, applicant-driven initiative aligned with the Strategic Research & Innovation Agenda (SRIA). Potential applicants are encouraged to review the draft text for Call 9, which is now available online, to begin developing their proposals.
For those interested in Call 9, there are multiple opportunities for networking and collaboration. Registration is currently open for both the online brokerage platform and a face-to-face brokerage event taking place on 12-13 November in Brussels. These platforms will facilitate the formation of consortia, and individuals with project ideas are invited to share their concepts either online or through a pitch at the in-person event. To be considered for a pitch, applicants must upload their proposal to the brokerage platform and submit their slides by 28 October.
An information webinar was held on 10 October, providing more details on Call 9 and explaining how to use the brokerage platform and event.
Call 10: Focus on Digital Innovation and Healthcare
The draft topic texts for Call 10 outline key areas of focus, including:
Digital label: A single source of comprehensive information for medical technology products.
Safeguarding innovation in the secondary use of health data within the European Health Data Space (EHDS).
Per- and Poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS): Addressing exposure, emissions, and end-of-life management in the healthcare sector.
These draft topics are intended to guide applicants in preparing their proposals, with more detailed information available online.
Useful Resources
The early release of these draft texts and networking opportunities demonstrates a commitment to supporting innovative solutions in healthcare and beyond. Applicants are encouraged to take advantage of the available resources and begin their preparations.