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In the rapidly evolving landscape of healthcare, the intersection of technology and healthcare has given rise to the digital health sector: a field with the power to revolutionize the way we approach wellness, disease management, and healthcare delivery. However, for many innovators and startups, the journey from a transformative idea to a market-ready product can be challenging. Find out how the European Innovation Council (EIC) Accelerator is boosting digital health innovation and how Spinverse can support your funding application process.

For those who get a notification email inviting to Grant Agreement Preparation (GAP) process for the submitted EU funding proposal, that in itself is a great achievement. It shows that the funding application has been positively reviewed and ranked higher than almost all other applications. However, highly detailed work needs to be done to fulfil the process requirements and achieve the signing of your Grant Agreement before you can truly kick off your funded project. Spinverse Project Services offer specialised support for navigating the GAP phase, ensuring that all necessary details are addressed, facilitating a smooth and efficient preparation process towards the successful signing of your Grant Agreement. 

CHARM is a European collaboration to develop industrial IoT solutions for challenging environments such as mining and paper mills. During the four-year project ending in spring 2024, digital solutions have been developed in cooperation between 37 partners from ten different European countries. Project administration support for CHARM was provided by Spinverse. Seven organizations from Finland which joined the project reflect on the benefits of joining an international consortium.

The PROSPER consortium project has recently secured funding from the Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU). PROSPER aims to promote the recycling and sorting of bio-based plastics as part of the initiatives to boost a circular economy. As a result of successful collaboration with Spinverse, the project application secured the funding of 7.5M€ and received maximum scores in the evaluation process.

In an effort to confront one of the most pressing health challenges of our time, the European Union has launched an ambitious initiative known as the EU Cancer Mission. This critical component of the Horizon Europe research and innovation programme (2021-2027) aims to significantly improve the lives of millions by 2030, tackling cancer through a multi-faceted approach that encompasses research, innovation, and comprehensive stakeholder engagement.

The health teams at Spinverse, led by Rohit Sood and Jayden Khakurel, have had a busy spring with several clients whilst concepting and preparing various innovative and complex project proposals for the calls falling under Horizon Europe programmes in clusters 1 and 4. When successful, the impact of these projects will be life-changing to many people suffering from serious illnesses or mental issues. What is more, the proposed projects aim to enhance European healthcare research infrastructure (RI) and a more secure use of sensitive patient data.

The European Union is advancing its commitment to sustainable transportation by allocating EUR 1 billion to the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Facility (AFIF) for 2024-2025. This funding will enhance the development of electric and hydrogen fueling infrastructure across the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T), supporting the EU's ambitious decarbonization goals outlined in the new alternative fuels regulation and the ReFuelEU and FuelEU maritime initiatives.

This spring, we are delighted to welcome Axel, Nicholas and Michael to the Spinverse team. They bring with them new expertise in the Energy team and for Spinbase sales.

The LIFE funding instrument, one of the largest public funding programmes in Europe, has  opened its 2024 call topics on the 18th of April, launching hundreds of millions of euros for implementing best practices and developing, demonstrating and promoting innovating techniques to fight climate change and protect our environment. Are you getting ready to join the environmental and climate actions with LIFE? Read this update from our LIFE programme expert Mikko Tiira.

The Patria-led defence research and development ecosystem eALLIANCE was granted significant funding from Business Finland in February 2024 for amplifying collaboration between civilian and defence sector companies. Spinverse supported Patria with the preparation of the winning proposal and will be supporting Patria in the project’s day-to-day management and ecosystem orchestration.