HORIZON-JU-IHI-2023-05-01
Accelerating the implementation of New Approach Methodologies and other innovative non-animal approaches for the development, testing and production of health technologies
Plain-language summary
Funding to accelerate non-animal methods for developing, testing, and producing health technologies under IHI JU.
This call supports innovative non-animal approaches for health technology development and testing. It aims to replace animal testing with new methodologies. The focus is on accelerating implementation in health technology production.
Likely relevant for
- Health technology developers
- Pharmaceutical researchers
- Toxicology experts
- Regulatory science professionals
- Animal welfare advocates
Project signals
Development of innovative health technologiesProjects aiming to replace animal testingFocus on safety pharmacology and toxicologyHealth technology assessment activities
What it funds
- Development and implementation of New Approach Methodologies (NAMs)
- Innovative non-animal testing methods for health technologies
- Testing and production processes for pharmaceuticals and diagnostics
- Activities aligned with the Innovative Health Initiative Joint Undertaking objectives
Expected outcomes
- Accelerated adoption of non-animal approaches in health technology development
- Improved safety and efficacy assessment methods
- Reduction in animal testing in pharmaceutical and diagnostic sectors
- Enhanced regulatory acceptance of innovative testing methods
Who can apply / participate
- Research organisations
- Industry participants including SMEs
- Academic institutions
- Non-profit organisations
- Consortia involving multiple stakeholders
- Check specific consortium composition rules in the call text
- Participants from EU Member States and associated countries typically eligible
- Eligibility depends on Horizon Europe and IHI JU rules
- Consult call documents for detailed eligibility
- Exact consortium size and composition
- Specific country eligibility
Must check before shortlisting
- Specific eligibility criteria and consortium requirements
- Budget and funding rates
- Detailed scope and expected outcomes
Money
Budget details and funding rates are not stated and must be checked in the official call documents.
Application notes
- Single-stage submission model applies.
- Check official call text for detailed application instructions and eligibility criteria
Derived from official EU Funding portal source · updated 2 Jul 2026, 10:48 UTC. Use this as a shortlisting aid; the official call text remains authoritative.
Official source text
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