Are you working on a cutting-edge digital health, mobile health, or AI in healthcare project? A major European funding opportunity is now open that could support your vision.
The Innovative Health Initiative (IHI), a public-private partnership between the European Union and the life science industry, has launched Call 12, a substantial funding call designed to accelerate high-impact health research and innovation across Europe.
What is IHI Call 12?
IHI Call 12 is a single-stage, applicant-driven funding call aligned with the priorities of the IHI Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda. It invites ambitious proposals that address unmet health needs, strengthen healthcare systems, and advance innovation through collaboration.
Funded projects are expected to:
- Deliver meaningful advances in healthcare delivery, digitalisation, data exchange, and evaluation approaches
- Integrate digital health solutions, AI technologies, mobile health tools, and data-driven methods into real-world healthcare settings
- Build strong public-private partnerships involving academia, industry, healthcare providers, non-profits, and other stakeholders
Who Should Apply?
This call is especially relevant for organisations working on:
- AI-driven clinical decision support and diagnostics
- Mobile health and remote patient monitoring solutions
- Digital platforms for integrated or people-centred care
- Health data interoperability and advanced analytics
- Evaluation frameworks for innovative health technologies
Large, multidisciplinary consortia are encouraged, reflecting IHI’s focus on collaboration and system-level impact.
Key Topics Covered
IHI Call 12 spans five broad thematic areas:
- Understanding the determinants of health
- Integrating fragmented health research and innovation efforts
- Developing people-centred and integrated healthcare solutions
- Leveraging digitalisation and health data exchange
- Assessing the added value and impact of innovative health solutions
These themes provide flexibility for a wide range of digital health and AI-focused proposals.
Timeline and Call Structure
- Submission deadline: 21 April 2026
- Call type: Single-stage, full proposal submission
- Project scale: Large collaborative projects with significant cross-sector participation
- Eligibility: Organisations from EU Member States and associated countries, subject to funding rules
Tips for a Strong Application
Because IHI projects are large and collaborative by design, early preparation is essential:
- Start building your consortium well in advance, ensuring a balance of academic, clinical, and industry partners
- Clearly demonstrate how your project aligns with IHI’s strategic priorities and delivers measurable impact
- Emphasise real-world implementation, scalability, and long-term sustainability
- Allocate sufficient time for proposal coordination, governance planning, and financial structuring
Why This Opportunity Matters
The Innovative Health Initiative is one of the flagship health research and innovation programmes under Horizon Europe. It aims to bridge the gap between research and real-world healthcare impact by supporting projects that can transform how care is developed, delivered, and evaluated.
For teams developing AI-enabled healthcare technologies, digital health platforms, or mobile health solutions, IHI Call 12 offers a rare opportunity to secure substantial funding while collaborating with leading partners across Europe.
Further Reading
Learn more about the call details, topics, and application process here:
https://www.ihi.europa.eu/apply-funding/ihi-call-12
