EU Innovation Valley
Medical Valley Award 2026: Apply now!
The Medical Valley Award is now in its sixth year. The application period opened yesterday.
The Medical Valley Award supports academic research projects with spin-off potential that are in the early stages of development. The aim is to develop innovative ideas from research and science into a stage ready for spin-off within two years.
The five best teams will receive pre-seed funding of up to €500,000, intensive support and access to the Medical Valley EMN e. V. network.
Key Facts
- Application period: 27 April – 19 June 2026
- Who can apply? Bavarian Universities, Bavarian university hospitals, Bavarian non-university research institutions, Bavarian universities of applied sciences
- Funded by: Bavarian State Ministry of Economic Affairs, Regional Development and Energy and the project management agency Bayern Innovativ.
