The final, approved version of the call text for IHI - call 12 is now available on the Future opportunities page of the IHI website. The call text was approved by the IHI Governing Board as part of the IHI Work Programme for 2026. The call will be officially launched in January 2026.
IHI call 12 - a single-stage, applicant driven call
IHI call 12 will be a single-stage, applicant driven call with five topics aligned with the five specific objectives set out in the IHI Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda (SRIA). We want the health research community to explore our SRIA and mine it for ideas for ambitious, public-private projects that could transform health research and care. The call builds on the success of IHI call 9, which was launched earlier this year and piloted the applicant-driven approach. Under IHI call 12, proposals will have to adhere to the philosophy of IHI. In other words, they will have to: address an unmet public health need; require a large-scale, ambitious, cross-sector, public-private partnership; have clearly-described impacts on society, the economy and science; take account of the pre-competitive nature of IHI projects; and contribute to strengthening the competitiveness of the EU’s health industries and the implementation of relevant EU policies.
HI call 12 will be a standard, single-stage call for proposals, meaning that applicants will have to ensure that half of their project’s costs are covered by in-kind contributions from IHI’s industry members and (if relevant) IHI contributing partners.
Get informed - sign up for the IHI Call Days
Potential applicants are encouraged to sign up for the IHI Call Days for call 12, which will be held online on 19-20 January and will cover the topics, IHI's rules and procedures, and the financial aspects of the proposal.
Find partners via the IHI Brokerage Platform
The IHI Brokerage Platform includes a networking module so that you can find potential partners for your consortium and message them. The platform will remain open for networking until the call deadline.
While the platform is a great place to start your search for partners, we advise you to use other avenues as well - you can find further tips and advice on finding partners here.
