Healthcare businesses, start-ups, research organisations and innovation partners in Omagh and across Northern Ireland are being encouraged to explore two new funding opportunities from the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) Health.
The programmes are designed to accelerate the development, commercialisation and adoption of innovative healthcare solutions across Europe.
For local businesses working in digital health, artificial intelligence, biotechnology, medical technology or diagnostics, the funding could provide valuable support to bring new products and services to market.
Innovation Uptake Call
The EIT Health Innovation Uptake Call is aimed at mature digital, data-driven and AI-powered healthcare solutions that are ready to expand into new European markets.
The programme will support innovators seeking to accelerate market entry, generate real-world evidence, improve market access and encourage the adoption of clinically validated healthcare innovations.
The call has a total budget of up to €5.2 million, with individual projects able to apply for funding of up to €650,000.
This opportunity may be particularly relevant to established healthcare innovators that have already developed and tested a solution but require additional support to demonstrate its impact, secure wider adoption or enter new markets.
Find out more about the Innovation Uptake Call.
Transformative Healthcare Instrument
The EIT Health Transformative Healthcare Instrument supports high-potential healthcare micro, small and medium-sized enterprises developing innovative products and services.
Eligible areas include:
- biotechnology
- medical technology
- digital health
- artificial intelligence
- biomarkers
- diagnostics
Eligible SMEs can apply for between €300,000 and €500,000 in funding.
EIT Health will fund up to 50% of the total eligible project costs, meaning applicants will need to provide match funding for the remaining costs.
The programme could help ambitious businesses in Omagh and the wider region progress promising healthcare innovations, strengthen their commercial potential and prepare for further investment or expansion.
Find out more about the Transformative Healthcare Instrument.
Application deadline
The closing date for both funding programmes is Wednesday 16 September 2026.
Healthcare innovators interested in applying should review the eligibility criteria and application requirements early, particularly where partnerships, match funding or supporting evidence may be required.
