Evolve2Care offers up to €5,000 for HealthTech innovators and certified Living Labs to collaborate on real-world testing and validation of innovative healthcare solutions. Apply by October 13.
About the Evolve2Care Open Call
The Evolve2Care Open Call aims to drive innovation in healthcare technology by providing infrastructural support to startups, SMEs, researchers, and financial support to certified Living Labs.
In this Open Call, Evolve2Care is committed to providing funding to empower up to 10 mini-consortia teams through project vouchers. These vouchers will be provided exclusively to Living Labs to cover the costs of opening their facilities and services to Innovators for real-world experimentation. The maximum support per proposal is EUR 5,000.
The programme is funded under Horizon Europe, with multiple cut-off deadlines from March 2025 to October 2025. The call targets HealthTech entrepreneurs and research organizations looking to validate their solutions in real-world environments.
The Evolve2Care programme runs for up to 6 months per selected project, aiming to support HealthTech innovators in testing and refining their solutions. It facilitates partnerships between innovators and Living Labs, enhancing healthcare solutions through real-world validation. Selected projects receive financial support of up to €5,000, along with access to specialized Living Lab infrastructure, mentorship, and networking opportunities.
Why Apply to Evolve2Care Open Call?
The programme offers financial support for real-world HealthTech experimentation and access to high-quality testing environments in certified Living Labs. Participants benefit from expert mentorship and coaching, as well as networking opportunities with key players in the European HealthTech ecosystem. Evolve2Care helps accelerate product development and validation, providing innovators with the resources they need to bring impactful healthcare solutions to market.
Who Can Apply?
Eligible participants include:
- Innovators: Startups, SMEs, Independent researchers or group of researchers, Research Organisations, Associations, Foundations or Clusters in the health care sector.
- Living Labs: Certified ENoLL Living Labs capable of providing testing and research infrastructure.
- Geographical Scope: Open to all innovators globally but Living Labs must be based in the EU or associated countries.
- Priority given to projects with Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) between 3 and 6.
How to Apply to Evolve2Care Open Call
- Register on the AccelUp platform and create your profile.
- Post your project details and take part in the matchmaking process to find potential Living Lab partners.
- Form a Mini-Consortium consisting of 1 Innovator + 1 or more Living Labs, depending on your project needs.
- Once your team is ready, register the Mini-Consortium on the Sploro platform (applications should ideally be submitted by the Innovator).
- Submit your application and wait for the evaluation results.
- If selected, you’ll move forward with onboarding and project implementation.
Process Overview
Step 1: Registration on AccelUp
All applicants need to sign up and create a profile on the AccelUp platform.Step 2: Matchmaking
Use the AccelUp platform to connect and form your Mini-Consortium:- 1 Innovator + 1 Living Lab
- Or 1 Innovator + 2 (or more) Living Labs, depending on services needed.
Step 3: Register on Sploro
Once your consortium is set, register as a team on the Sploro platform.
Note: Evolve2Care recommends Innovators lead the application process here.Step 4: Evaluation Process
All proposals are evaluated through Sploro and go through:- Eligibility Check
- Technical Evaluation
- Score Normalisation
- Ethical Evaluation
Step 5: Results & Legal Validation
Pre-selected teams receive an email with results and instructions to upload legal documents for validation.Step 6: Award & Agreements
Selected consortia will sign:- A Services Agreement (between ENoLL and the Living Labs).
- A Declaration of Collaboration (between Innovators and Living Labs).
Step 7: Onboarding & Project Start
Finalists will join an onboarding session before starting the project activities.
Important Dates
- Registration on the AccelUp Platform: Starting with 17 March 2025 for both Innovators and Living Labs.
- Matchmaking Process (AccelUp Platform)
- First CUT-OFF: 26 May 2025, 17:00, CEST Time
- Second CUT-OFF: 28 July 2025, 17:00, CEST Time
- Last CUT-OFF: 13 October 2025, 17:00. CEST Time
- Registration on Sploro’s Platform
- First CUT-OFF: 02 June 2025, 17:00, CEST Time
- Second CUT-OFF: 25 August 2025, 17:00, CEST Time
- Last CUT-OFF: 20 October 2025, 17:00, CEST Time
- Evaluation Phases (Sploro’s Platform) Eligibility Check
- For the First CUT-OFF: From 03 to 06 June 2025
- For the second CUT-OFF: From 26 to 29 August 2025
- For the third CUT-OFF: From 21 to 24 October 2025
Evaluation and Selection Process for Evolve2Care
The Evolve2Care Open Call supports HealthTech innovators and Living Labs through a competitive selection process. Proposals are evaluated on three criteria: Excellence & Alignment with HealthTech and Living Labs, Impact & Innovation Potential, and Feasibility & Implementation. To qualify, proposals must score at least 3 out of 5 in each category and a minimum of 10 out of 15 overall.
Eligible applicants include SMEs, independent researchers, research organisations, and healthcare associations, with projects at Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) 3 to 6 prioritized. Living Labs must be certified ENoLL members based in an EU Member State or Associated Country.
The process includes a technical and ethical evaluation, ensuring projects align with Evolve2Care’s objectives and comply with EU ethical standards, including GDPR. Successful consortia, formed by an Innovator and at least one Living Lab, receive Evolve2Care Vouchers worth up to €5,000. These cover access to Living Labs’ facilities for real-world experimentation, mentorship, and increased visibility. Additional costs beyond €5,000 are covered by the Innovators.
Additional Support Beyond Funding
- Access to mentorship & coaching from industry experts.
- Networking with investors, regulators, and fellow innovators.
- Exposure within the European HealthTech ecosystem.
Final Thoughts on Evolve2Care
The Evolve2Care Open Call is a unique opportunity for HealthTech innovators to test, validate, and accelerate their solutions through collaboration with certified Living Labs. By offering funding, mentorship, and networking opportunities, this initiative supports groundbreaking healthcare advancements.
More Information
- Project website
- Open Call info
- For inquiries contact: helpdesk@evolve2care.eu
- Application Portal
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