2026 Horizon Europe 'Health' calls for proposals

The European Commission has published the 2026 Horizon Europe ‘Health’ calls for proposals. Interested applicants are invited to check the EU Funding and Tenders Portal for more information and to apply by 16 April 2026, 17:00 (CET). 

The destination “Staying healthy in a rapidly changing society” includes two topics: 

• HORIZON-HLTH-2026-01-STAYHLTH-02: Behavioural interventions as primary prevention for Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) among young people 

• HORIZON-HLTH-2026-01-STAYHLTH-03: Building public trust and outreach in the life sciences 

The destination "Living and working in a health-promoting environment” includes three topics:  

• HORIZON-HLTH-2026-01-ENVHLTH-01: Towards a better understanding and anticipation of the impacts of climate change on health 

• HORIZON-HLTH-2026-01-ENVHLTH-04: Towards climate resilient, prepared and carbon neutral populations and healthcare systems 

• HORIZON-HLTH-2026-01-ENVHLTH-05: Support for a multilateral initiative on climate change and health research 

The destination “Tackling diseases and reducing disease burden” includes the following topics:  

• HORIZON-HLTH-2026-01-DISEASE-02: Innovative interventions to prevent the harmful effects of using digital technologies on the mental health of children and young adults 

• HORIZON-HLTH-2026-01-DISEASE-03: Advancing research on the prevention, diagnosis, and management of post-infection long-term conditions 

• HORIZON-HLTH-2026-01-DISEASE-04: Development of novel vaccines for viral pathogens with epidemic potential 

• HORIZON-HLTH-2026-01-DISEASE-09: Multisectoral approach to tackle chronic non-communicable diseases: implementation research maximising collaboration and coordination with sectors and in settings beyond the healthcare system (GACD) 

• HORIZON-HLTH-2026-01-DISEASE-11: Understanding of sex and/or gender-specific mechanisms of cardiovascular diseases: determinants, risk factors and pathways 

• HORIZON-HLTH-2026-01-DISEASE-15: Scaling up innovation in cardiovascular health 

The destination “Ensuring equal access to innovative, sustainable, and high-quality healthcare” includes two topics: 

• HORIZON-HLTH-2026-01-CARE-01: Public procurement of innovative solutions for improving citizens' access to healthcare through integrated or personalised approaches
• HORIZON-HLTH-2026-01-CARE-03: Identifying and addressing low-value care in health and care systems

The destination “Developing and using new tools, technologies and digital solutions for a  healthy society” includes four topics: 

• HORIZON-HLTH-2026-01-TOOL-03: Integrating New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) to advance biomedical research and regulatory testing
• HORIZON-HLTH-2026-01-TOOL-05: Pilot actions for follow-on funding: Leveraging EU-funded collaborative research in regenerative medicine
• HORIZON-HLTH-2026-01-TOOL-06: Support to European Research Area (ERA) action on accelerating New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) to advance biomedical research and testing of medicinal products and medical devices
• HORIZON-HLTH-2026-01-TOOL-07: Establishing a European network of Centres of Excellence (CoEs) for Advanced Therapies Medicinal Products (ATMPs)

The destination “Maintaining an innovative, sustainable, and competitive EU health industry” includes one topic:

• HORIZON-HLTH-2026-01-IND-03: Regulatory science to support translational development of patient-centred health technologies

The Info Day for the 2026 Horizon Europe 'Health' calls for proposals took place on 10 February 2026. You can watch the recordings to gain insights into the calls and prepare strong proposals.

Background

Horizon Europe is the research and innovation programme of the EU for the period 2021-2027. The aims of Cluster 1 ‘Health’ include improving and protecting the health and well-being of citizens of all ages by generating new knowledge, developing innovative solutions and integrating where relevant a gender perspective to prevent, diagnose, monitor, treat and cure diseases.