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Biotechnology for Healthy Ageing Challenge

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Deadline
October 28, 2026
in 32 days
field
Science
sub field
BiotechLongevity
approach
Translational
resource type
Grants
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European Union
About this grant

The Challenge seeks biotechnology or pharmaceutical proof-of-concept projects for healthy ageing, including interventions for age-related disease or biomarker-based tools for responsible deployment of ageing-related interventions. The Challenge seeks biotechnology-based or pharmaceutical interventions, tools, and New Approach Methodologies for healthy ageing, with portfolio selection considerations applied during the second evaluation step.

Eligibility

Precision nutrition, the development of novel ageing clocks and wellness applications fall outside the scope of this Challenge.

Instructions & requirements
Deadline

Applications are due on 28 October 2026 at 17:00 Brussels local time.

Eligibility

Precision nutrition, the development of novel ageing clocks and wellness applications fall outside the scope of this Challenge.

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European Innovation CouncilProgramme Administrator
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EIC Programme AdministratorProgramme Administrator – EIC Pathfinder Challenges——
EISMEA CommunicationsPress & Communications – European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency——
European Innovation CouncilProgramme Administrator——
Orsolya SymmonsEIC Programme Manager – Biotechnology for Healthy AgeingProfile—
Robert SchröderEuropean Innovation CouncilProfile—
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