UNITE Matchmaking Platform

Are you a digital health innovator in one of the UNITE regions? The UNITE Open Call 2, offering €6 million in financial support for breakthrough solutions that will transform European healthcare, opens on 10 September 2026.

As healthcare systems across Europe face growing challenges posed by demographic shifts and aging populations, there is an urgent need to accelerate the transformation of the health sector through digital deep-tech innovation. This open call represents a major opportunity to be part of innovative solutions.

UNITE is a €20 million pan-European programme under the European Commission's Regional Innovation Valleys initiative, building a borderless digital health innovation ecosystem that brings together stakeholders from the private and public sectors, academia, and civil society across European regions to foster entrepreneurship, help local startups scale, and facilitate new interregional value chains in the digital health domain.

The UNITE programme is deeply rooted in the following UNITE regions: Central Macedonia (Greece), Lombardy (Italy), Extremadura (Spain), Aragon (Spain), Scotland (United Kingdom), Wales (United Kingdom), and Romania. To be considered for selection, applicants must be based in one of these regions or have a branch or subsidiary legally registered there. Please note that the Northern Netherlands region is not taking part in the second open call.

The UNITE Open Call 2 supports innovative digital solutions addressing two key challenges:

1. Deep-tech innovations to secure equal health for the entire population

Solutions that:

• Support greater autonomy for elderly and disadvantaged populations

• Deliver more personalised care tailored to individual health needs

• Integrate fragmented healthcare services

2. Digital solutions to battle the health workforce crisis

Solutions that:

• Alleviate healthcare staff shortages through digital tools and automation

• Streamline clinical workflows and improve operational efficiency

• Address skill gaps through accessible training, education, and upskilling opportunities

The future of digital health in Europe is taking shape. Be ready to seize this €6 million opportunity and start building your winning partnerships today on the UNITE Matchmaking Platform. 

Whether you represent a startup, SME, large company, university, research institution, hospital, clinic, healthcare service provider, patient or health association, or public authority, register now to access:

• Tailored matchmaking opportunities with compatible European organisations

• Curated events and networking activities to expand your innovation network

• Hands-on support to transform ideas into compelling cross-border project proposals

By joining the platform, you will connect with over 500 organisations spanning all UNITE regions and identify suitable partners for your open call submission.

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The UNITE Open Call 2 officially opens on 10 September 2026, inviting digital health sector stakeholders across Europe to collaborate on addressing two of its four key challenges

• Deep-tech innovations to secure equal health for the entire population

• Digital solutions to battle the health workforce crisis

To guide interested applicants, UNITE will host an information session on 30 September 2026. During this session, participants will learn more about the UNITE project, its objectives, and the two thematic challenges featured in the Open Call. The session will also outline the application process, eligibility criteria, evaluation steps and other practical matters. In addition, attendees will be introduced to the UNITE Matchmaking Platform, which will support networking, matchmaking, and consortium building among participants. This event will provide valuable insights and opportunities to connect with potential partners and prepare strong proposals for the UNITE Open Call.