Grant Details

GRANT OVERVIEW

Grant Name and Funding Organization

Safeguarding innovation in secondary use of health data in the European Health Data Space (EHDS)

Innovative Health Initiative Joint Undertaking (IHI JU)

Total Funding Amount and Duration

Total budget for the call is approximately 33,849,900 EUR.

Minimum grant amount is 5,200,000 EUR and maximum grant amount is 5,200,000 EUR.

Primary Objective and Mission Statement

To foster data-driven research and innovation advancing healthcare in the EU.

To create a secure, collaborative, and innovative ecosystem within the EHDS.

Key Stakeholders and Beneficiaries

Health data holders (HDHs), health data users (HDUs), health data access bodies (HDABs), and various stakeholders involved in the EHDS.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Organization Requirements

Any legal entity, including those from non-associated third countries, can participate.

Affiliated entities and associated partners are allowed under specific conditions.

Geographic Scope

Eligible countries include EU Member States and associated countries.

Legal entities from China are not eligible for participation in Innovation Actions.

Project Requirements

Projects must focus on the secondary use of health data for research and innovation.

Proposals must align with the objectives of the EHDS and contribute to its governance.

Financial Requirements

Minimum grant amount is 5,200,000 EUR.

Maximum grant amount is 5,200,000 EUR.

Timeline Requirements

Submission deadlines are set for April 23, 2025, and October 14, 2025.

Previous Funding Considerations

Entities subject to EU restrictive measures are not eligible to participate.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Required Documentation and Materials

Proposals must include a plan for the exploitation and dissemination of results.

Mandatory annexes and supporting documents must be submitted.

Evaluation Criteria and Scoring System

Proposals will be evaluated based on excellence, impact, and implementation quality.

Review Process and Timeline

Evaluation results will be communicated approximately 5 months after the submission deadline.

Selection Criteria and Priorities

Proposals that meet the individual and overall thresholds will be considered for funding.

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

Unique Aspects or Requirements

Proposals must address the balance between data utilization and access control rights.

Potential Challenges or Limitations

Ensuring compliance with various legal and ethical standards related to data protection.

Strategic Alignment Opportunities

Alignment with European policies such as the Digital Strategy and the European Health Data Space.

Competitive Advantages or Disadvantages

The focus on data-driven innovation may provide a competitive edge in healthcare advancements.

KEY INSIGHTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Critical Success Factors

Strong collaboration among stakeholders in the EHDS is crucial.

Common Pitfalls to Avoid

Failure to adequately address data protection and ethical considerations.

Strategic Recommendations for Applicants

Ensure proposals are comprehensive and align with the objectives of the EHDS.

Competitive Positioning Advice

Highlight innovative approaches to data sharing and utilization in proposals.

Grant Details

health data data protection innovation healthcare data sharing European Health Data Space research intellectual property data governance
Safeguarding innovation in secondary use of health data in the European Health Data Space (EHDS)
HORIZON-JU-IHI-2025-10-02-two-stage
Horizon Europe
None
33849900.00
5200000.00
5200000.00
EUR
100.00
Oct. 13, 2025, 10 p.m.
2025-01-16 to 2025-10-14