Accelerating the implementation of New Approach Methodologies and other innovative non-animal approaches for the development, testing and production of health technologies

Last updated: 16.7.2025
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This EU funding program, HORIZON-JU-IHI-2023-05-01, is a closed call focused on accelerating the adoption of New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) and other innovative non-animal approaches in health technology development, testing, and production. It aims to reduce reliance on animal testing due to ethical concerns and scientific limitations, while enhancing the safety, efficacy, and efficiency of health technologies. The initiative seeks to foster collaboration among diverse stakeholders to drive this transition and strengthen Europe's position in innovative health solutions.

Who is Funded and Program Objectives

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What is Funded: Scope and Focus

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Type and Scope of Financial Support

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Conditions and Requirements for Applicants

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Application Procedure Details

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

15,000,000 €

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

EUR 24,000,000 - 30,000,000 (for this topic); EUR 83,052,315 (total recommended for above-threshold proposals across the call)

Deadline

Deadline:

16.01.2024

Open Until

Open Until:

Ongoing

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

European Union and Associated Countries, with specific provisions for other non-EU/non-Associated Countries as per the Horizon Europe Programme Guide.

Sectors

Sectors:

Healthcare, Pharmaceutical Industry, Medical Technology, Research and Development, Environmental and Climate Protection, Other

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Health technology developers, pharmaceutical industry, medical device industry, biotechnology industry, researchers, regulators, policy makers, patients

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Applied Research, Experimental Development, Prototyping, Pilot Testing, Product Development, Process Optimization

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

Innovative Health Initiative Joint Undertaking (IHI JU)

Managed By:

Innovative Health Initiative Joint Undertaking (IHI JU)

Additional Partners:

European Medicines Agency (EMA)

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