UNITE Matchmaking Platform
Registration open until 1 Jun 2027
Join the UNITE Digital Health Open Call!
Digital health innovators, get ready. The UNITE initiative will launch on 10 September 2026 the second open call offering €6 million in financial support in total, for breakthrough solutions that will transform European healthcare.
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 inaugural call represents a major opportunity to be part of the solution.
What is UNITE?
UNITE is a major €20 million pan-European programme under the European Commission's Regional Innovation Valleys initiative. We're building a borderless European digital health innovation ecosystem that brings together key stakeholders across various European regions-private and public sectors, academia, and civil society-to foster entrepreneurship, support local startups to scale, and facilitate the creation of new interregional value chains in the digital health domain.
The initiative is deeply rooted in seven UNITE regions: Aragon (Spain), Wales (United Kingdom), Central Macedonia (Greece), Lombardy (Italy), Extremadura (Spain), Scotland (UK), 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.
Note, the Northern Netherlands is not taking part in the second open call.
The open call: Two critical innovation challenges
For this first Open Call, we're seeking deep-tech solutions that address two main innovation challenges:
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Deep-tech innovation to secure equal health for the entire population
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Digital innovation to battle the health workforce crisis
Prepare now: Join the UNITE Matchmaking Platform
Don't wait for the call to launch—start building your winning partnerships today. The UNITE Matchmaking Platform is already live, designed to connect organizations across Europe and accelerate impactful collaborations.
Whether you represent an academic institution, research centre, healthcare provider, startup, SME, consultancy, public authority, or NGO, register now to access:
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Tailored matchmaking opportunities with compatible European organizations
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Curated events and networking activities to expand your innovation network
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Hands-on support to transform ideas into compelling cross-border project proposals
By joining the platform, you'll connect with over 400 organizations spanning all UNITE regions and identify the perfect partners for your open call submission.
The future of digital health in Europe is taking shape. Be ready to seize this €6 million opportunity when the call opens in just a few weeks.
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UNITE Open Call 2 - Info Session 30th September 2026 14:00 - 15:30 (CET)
The UNITE Open Call officially opens on 10 September 2026, inviting digital health sector stakeholders across Europe to collaborate on addressing two of its four key challenges
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Deep-tech innovation to secure equal health for the entire population
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Digital innovation 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 B2Match 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.