HORIZON-EIC-2023-ACCELERATORCHALLENGES-01

EIC Accelerator Challenge: Novel biomarker-based assays to guide personalised cancer treatment

Status
open for submission
Programme
Horizon Europe (HORIZON)
Action type
HORIZON EIC Accelerator Blended Finance
Opens
8 Dec 2022
Deadline
11 Jan 2023
Fetched
15 Jul 2026, 07:18 UTC
Plain-language summary

EIC Accelerator Challenge for novel biomarker assays to personalize cancer treatment.

This call seeks innovative biomarker-based assays to guide personalized cancer therapies. It supports projects aiming to improve cancer treatment precision. Multiple submission cut-offs allow repeated applications.

Likely relevant for

  • biomedical startups
  • cancer diagnostics developers
  • personalized medicine innovators
  • biotechnology SMEs

Project signals

development of novel biomarker assaysprojects targeting cancer treatment personalizationinnovation in diagnostic tools

What it funds

  • Development and validation of novel biomarker-based assays for cancer treatment guidance
  • Innovative diagnostic tools to enable personalized oncology therapies

Expected outcomes

  • Improved precision in cancer treatment selection
  • Validated assays ready for clinical or commercial use
  • Advancement in personalized medicine approaches

Who can apply / participate

  • SMEs
  • startups
  • small mid-caps
  • Typically single applicants or small consortia allowed under EIC Accelerator
  • Applicants from EU Member States and associated countries
  • Must meet EIC Accelerator eligibility criteria
  • Focus on innovation with market potential
  • Exact consortium size limits
  • Specific country eligibility details

Must check before shortlisting

  • specific eligibility criteria for EIC Accelerator
  • funding rates and budget limits
  • consortium requirements if any

Money

Budget details and funding rates are not clearly stated and must be checked in official documents.

Application notes

  • Multiple cut-off dates allow applicants to submit proposals repeatedly until the deadline.
  • Standard EIC Accelerator application documents required
  • Compliance with Horizon Europe rules
  • Prepare proposal aligned with biomarker assay innovation
  • Submit via the EU Funding & Tenders Portal
  • Follow multiple cut-off submission schedule
  • Check detailed eligibility and evaluation criteria
  • Ensure readiness for blended finance model

Derived from official EU Funding portal source · updated 2 Jul 2026, 10:21 UTC. Use this as a shortlisting aid; the official call text remains authoritative.

Official source text

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