Be the next big thing in healthcare

Incorporated companies with a product or technology that addresses the challenges released. At least, a prototype of the solution should exist. There are no further specific requirements in terms of Technology Readiness Level (TLR), sales, minimum investment attracted, or country of registration.  

European and non-European SMEs are invited to apply. 

Click on the „Apply now“ button found on each challenge and follow the instructions to submit your application. You will answer different questions about your company and the product you present as a possible solution to the specific challenge. 

The main selection criteria is product-challenge fit. Applications are sent to the relevant teams in each challenge-owner, who decide which companies are selected. To increase the chances of a successful application, make sure you carefully read the information we have published about each challenge and show in your application how your product could be a perfect match. The questions in the application will guide you!

Yes, of course! However, you will need to submit one individual application per challenge and customize it according to the challenge.

We invite you to check all our open calls released in collaboration with different industry leaders and healthcare providers. You can find them on our home page.

Yes, the main requirement is that your solution addresses the challenge. In case you are selected, during the meetings with the challenge owners, you can clarify the needs of both parties and decide on possible changes/modifications/extra features, etc. 

We encourage you to apply even if you feel your solution only fulfills some of the requirements of the „ideal solution“ searched. Both off-the-shelf and customizable options are relevant!

Mostly online, with the possibility to organize meetings in person in the Meet&Visit module. 

None, it is completely free of charge. No fee, no equity taken. You only need to bring professionalism and commitment to make the best out of this opportunity. 

Neither party is obliged to enter into a partnership. We will create the optimal environment for a collaboration to start, but whether this happens, and the conditions of the collaboration, will be exclusively decided by the parties involved. 

However, we guarantee 100% of the selected companies will be connected to the relevant teams within the challenge-owner, will have 1-on-1 partnership exploration meetings, and will receive support to prepare for that occasion in the best possible way. 

We constantly release different challenges in collaboration with industry leaders and healthcare providers. Join our start-up’s database and you will be immediately notified when new challenges are out!