The InnoHSupport project has opened the third and final cohort of its Open Call for Innovative Suppliers, inviting innovative healthcare SMEs and start-ups across Europe to apply for tailored support aimed at improving their readiness for procurement opportunities.
Following the successful completion of the 1st Cohort in April 2025 and the 2nd Cohort launched in June 2025, which welcomed 26 applicants, this third call opens on 7 January 2026 and will close on 15 March 2026.
The project has so far assisted 21 innovative healthcare suppliers across the 1st and 2nd Cohort with 19 individual advice sessions, 2 group pitch training and coaching sessions with experts and coaches, 1 dynamic online gathering with key stakeholders from the European healthcare procurement ecosystem, scheduling One2One meetings and personal introductions between attendees.
About the Call
The Open Call is part of InnoHSupport’s mission to strengthen innovation procurement in the healthcare sector by supporting solution providers in connecting with procurers, investors, and key ecosystem stakeholders. Up to 10 innovative suppliers will be selected in this final cohort, bringing the total number of supported companies to 30 across all calls.
What Selected Suppliers Will Receive
Successful applicants will benefit from a tailored support programme, including:
Who Can Apply
The call is open to European healthcare-focused SMEs and start-ups offering innovative solutions and seeking to engage more effectively with public or private procurement.
How to Apply
Applications for the 3rd Cohort are open until 15 March 2026. Full eligibility criteria and application details are available on the InnoHSupport website here: https://innohsupport.eu/open-calls/open-call-for-innovative-suppliers/
In case of questions, please contact the InnoHSupport team: application@innohsupport.eu
