EIC ACCESS+ Info session #7 - Recording available

July 17, 2025

Replay the EIC ACCESS+ Info Session #7: Unlocking support for European healthcare innovators

Are you a healthcare innovator seeking to grow and expand? The EIC ACCESS+ Info Session #7 recording is now available for replay, offering practical insights on how EIC-backed healthcare companies can leverage specialised support and access up to EUR 60 000 in co-funding to access the EIC Service Catalogue’s offer through the EIC ACCESS+ open call.

Key Takeaways:

  • Overview of the EIC Ecosystem Partnership Programme and the benefits of the EIC Service Catalogue  
  • Showcase of EIC Partners supporting healthcare innovators with scaling, market access, regulatory strategy, IP protection, and fundraising 
  • Learn how EIC beneficiaries and Seal of Excellence holders can leverage EIC ACCESS+ co-funding to access strategic services that advance their growth 
  • How to apply for co-funding: Application guidance for the EIC ACCESS+ Open Call and matchmaking opportunities through the EIC ACCESS+ Community Hub 

 🎥 Session recording: Watch on YouTube

The webinar provided a sector-focused showcase of EIC Partners specialising in healthcare solutions, presenting services listed in the EIC Service Catalogue designed to address key scaling challenges faced by healthcare innovators:

  • Pawel Zielinski, Head of marketing at Consonance (06:11) – The leading Polish medtech company focused on developing medical innovations; 
  • Kurt Gielen, Chief Business Officer at Medace Space (10:10) – Accessible clinical development and manufacturing hub for startups; 
  • Laura Siso, CEO at Bridge the Gap (19:14) – Helping deep-tech startups to overcome the challenges in the innovation journey from lab to the market; 
  • Antti Heikkila, CEO and Founding Partner at Acceler8 (27:40) – R&D and business services specialised in commercialising research-based innovations; 
  • Sabine Runge, Market service manager at EIT Health (32:52) – A public-private EU body representing the largest life science consortium in the world, dedicated to supporting the translation of innovation to market, to address Europe’s health priorities; 
  • Leonardo Casado, IP consultant at ClarkeModet  (37:04) – Legal, technical and consulting experience, providing innovative solutions and comprehensive services to all sectors.

Hosted by the EIC ACCESS+ consortium, the info session features contributions from the EIC Ecosystem Partnership Programme, the EIC ACCESS+ consortium members, and EIC Partners.
🌐 Apply for funding: Learn more and apply here.

This initiative is part of the EIC ACCESS+ project, funded by the European Union under Horizon Europe, aiming to empower deep-tech innovators with funding, services, and expert support to overcome scaling challenges.

If you are interested in learning more about EIC ACCESS+ co-funding opportunities, we also invite you to watch the recording of the previous info sessions:

  • Info Session #1 which provided a comprehensive overview of the EIC ACCESS+ funding scheme,
  • Info Session #2 focused on choosing the right service provider from the EIC Service Catalogue to cover your specific needs.  
  • Info Session #4 provided valuable insights into the benefits of joining the EIC Ecosystem Partnership programme as a service provider to connect with EIC-endorsed deep-tech startups and SMEs and benefit from co-funding opportunities.
  • Info Session #5 focused on how to co-finance the EIC ACCESS+ grant by covering the remaining 50% of service costs.
  • Info session #6 provided insights into the French innovation ecosystem. 

The info sessions covered eligibility criteria, the application process, and practical steps for EIC beneficiaries to access financial support for accessing the EIC Service Catalogue.

For more information, contact us at info@eicaccessplus.eu.