Call for proposals to conduct a comprehensive review of cardiovascular research and innovative healthcare solutions at national, EU, and international levels.

About this grant

Call for proposals to conduct a comprehensive review of cardiovascular research and innovative healthcare solutions at national, EU, and international levels. With a total funding allocation of €1.90 million, this initiative aims to identify critical gaps in the field and establish a Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda (SRIA) to improve risk prediction, early detection, and screening for cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) and associated comorbidities like obesity and diabetes. Cardiovascular diseases currently represent the leading cause of death in the EU, accounting for over 1.7 million deaths annually and consuming approximately 11% of healthcare budgets, totaling €282 billion. The proposal is designed to support the upcoming EU Cardiovascular Health plan by integrating digital tools, Virtual Human Twins (VHT), and AI-driven methods. Key activities include: Gap Analysis and Mapping: Conducting a global review of research and innovation, with specific emphasis on addressing sex- and gender-related gaps in diagnosis and treatment; Overcoming Barriers: Generating a detailed report on the obstacles to personalized prevention and providing evidence-based recommendations to bypass these challenges; Inclusive Research Design: Integrating variables such as age, genetic predisposition, lifestyle, and racial or ethnic origin into data analysis to ensure findings are generalizable across diverse populations; Stakeholder Collaboration: Organizing multi-sectoral events to align healthcare providers, researchers, and policymakers, while involving Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH) experts to enhance societal impact.

How to apply

1. 1Verify eligibility criteria, including applicant type (e.g., SMEs, consortia), geographic requirements, and funding rates (often 40-100% co-financing).
2. 2Form a consortium if required (e.g., minimum partners from multiple countries for collaborative projects).
3. 3Register as a user and your organization on the EU Funding & Tenders Portal to obtain a Participant Identification Code (PIC).
4. 4Download templates, prepare Part A (administrative data) and Part B (technical description, budget, impact), and run validation checks.
5. 5Submit online before the deadline; track via confirmation email and code, with evaluation taking 3-6 months.
6. 6Visit https://eufundingportal.eu for application details

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