SPARK-BIH Call 2026 is now open

Submission Deadline: Monday, July 6, 2026 (14:00 CEST) 

Call Scope 

• Are you working on a new technology, therapy, medical solution, or diagnostic assay?
• Do you want to validate your research findings to translate them into therapies, products, or services that can reach patients? 

Let SPARK-BIH help you on the translational pathway of your innovative solution! 

We support the development of novel therapies and preventives (such as small molecules, drug repurposing, ATMPs, vaccines, and biologicals), medical devices and diagnostics, as well as the repurposing of existing drugs for new indications. 

We do not support digital health solutions; these include software, apps, algorithms, AI-based solutions, etc. Please reach out to the Digital Health Accelerator. 

 For more information, attend our online info events: 

• April 29th | 17:00 CEST
• June 8th   | 12:00 CEST  

Link to Microsoft Teams (both sessions) 

Applicant Eligibility 

Only scientists and clinicians from BIH and Charité are eligible to apply. Applicants may submit more than one project proposal. Projects must be developed within an academic setting. 

Our Offer 

Translational projects from any medical field are welcome. We support you in overcoming the challenges of translation with funding, education, mentoring, expert advice, and entrepreneurship support. 

Funding and Duration 

The funding program has two different tracks: Track 1 and Track 2. Applicants must assign their proposals to one of the two categories: 

• Track 1: For projects at an early stage that can provide some preliminary data to support their proposal. Up to €50,000 in funding can be granted for a maximum period of one year.
• Track 2: For more mature projects that fulfill certain requirements regarding intellectual property rights and market access strategies. Funding of more than €50,000 can be granted for a maximum period of two years. 

Project funding is milestone-based, with funds released in stages following the successful completion of predefined goals (milestones).