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09/09/26

SME Access Pilot - funding opportunity for start-ups and SMEs

🚀 Are you a start-up or SME with an imaging challenge? The Euro-BioImaging SME Access Pilot is now open, offering funded access to Europe's leading biological and biomedical imaging facilities. Whether you need to generate proof-of-concept data, evaluate a new technology, validate a method or access specialised imaging expertise, this pilot can help accelerate your R&D. Successful applicants will receive: 🔬 Up to EUR 5.000 to cover eligible access costs 🧪 Access to advanced imaging technologies and image data services 🤝 Support from experienced imaging experts across the Euro-BioImaging network We will fund at least 10 pilot projects for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) based in EU Member States and Horizon Europe Associated Countries. If your company has never used a Euro-BioImaging facility before, you'll receive additional points during the evaluation. 📅 Key dates Contact us by 16 October 2026 to schedule a technical consultation (recommended) Application deadline: 13 November 2026, 17:00 CET Not sure which imaging technology or facility is right for your project? Our Access Managers will help you identify the most suitable service and guide you through the application process. Find all the details and apply here: https://www.eurobioimaging.eu/news/sme-access-pilot/

09/01/26

🥽 An XR solution can work perfectly. But is it ready for healthcare ❓

Moving from a promising technology to something clinicians and patients can use with confidence requires much more than technical performance. In 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗖𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗟 𝗗𝗢𝗠𝗔𝗜𝗡 of the Healthcare Innovation Cycle, #VRHealthChampions brings innovators together with clinicians, researchers and healthcare organisations to close that gap. Our latest article looks at what happens when XR innovation meets clinical reality, and how MEEVA Srl Benefit Corp, MedApp S.A., Metaskills and dotLumen are preparing their solutions for real healthcare environments. Read the full story to see how innovation earns trust. 👇 🔗https://vrhealthchampions.eu/the-clinical-domain-within-the-healthcare-innovation-cycle/

08/19/26

Free webinar: Navigating market access for VR health technologies in Europe

A promising VR health solution is one thing. Getting it into a healthcare system is another. Our latest Market Access Landscape Report maps the routes, requirements and barriers facing VR health technologies across eight European markets. But on 18 September, we want to go one step further: from research to real market experience. Join us for a free #online #webinar where András Perényi, Syreon Research Institute, and Cristiana Costa, Instituto Pedro Nunes, will discuss the report’s key findings and what they mean for companies planning market entry and international expansion. And we’ll bring in the SME perspective. Maciej Stanuch from MedApp S.A. and Cornel Amariei from dotLumen will share what navigating these challenges looks like in practice. Moderated by Michael Barngrover, XR4Europe, the conversation will explore: ➡️ Why do promising VR health technologies still struggle to reach European healthcare systems? ➡️ How can companies navigate different reimbursement pathways, evidence requirements and market conditions across Europe? ➡️ And what can SMEs actually take from the report when deciding where and how to enter the market? Not just the research. The reality behind it, too. 📅 18 September 2026 🕚 11:00 CET 💻 Online via Zoom ⏱ Approx. 45 minutes 🎟 Free participation Read more ↓ https://vrhealthchampions.eu/free-webinar-navigating-market-access-for-vr-health-technologies-in-europe/ Register now → https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/r12tal_9QoCMTVFcx_XY5A#/

07/30/26

XR in healthcare is no longer just about experimentation. The real challenge is making these technologies usable, integrated, and ready for clinical practice 📢

In our latest article, we explore the Technology Domain, one of the four domains of the CIMIT methodology implemented in the #VRHealthChampions project to support the development and assessment of XR healthcare innovations. From AI Algorithms and anonymised medical data to AR-Headset Technologies, interoperability, and medical navigation software, the Technology Domain focuses on the technical foundations needed to bring innovative solutions into real healthcare settings. The article also highlights how collaboration between SMEs, hospitals, universities, and research organisations across Europe helps accelerate innovation and prepare XR solutions for real-world adoption. Read more ↓ https://vrhealthchampions.eu/the-technology-domain-within-the-healthcare-innovation-cycle-in-vr-health-champions/ Klaster LifeScience Krakow, Fondazione Bruno Kessler - FBK, Medical University of Lodz, Politechnika Łódzka, University of Latvia (Latvijas Universitāte), ULS de Coimbra, Medtronic, Syreon Research Institute, RTE Lab, XR4Europe, Instituto Pedro Nunes, dotLumen, Lightspace MedApp S.A. Metaskills MEEVA Srl Benefit Corp #Medicaldata #AIalgorithms #UserExperience #SolutionIntegration #AugmentedRealityHeadset #MedicalNavigationSoftware #I3

07/30/26

📄 New report available

As part of the VR Health Champions project, we have released the Market Access Landscape Report, providing practical insights for start-ups, SMEs and healthcare innovators navigating the European market. The report reviews eight European countries and highlights the key barriers preventing VR health technologies from reaching patients, from reimbursement and regulation to integration into healthcare systems. ⬇️ Download the repor: https://vrhealthchampions.eu/why-great-vr-health-innovations-still-struggle-to-reach-patients-in-europe/ 📝 Authored by András Perényi and Yelena Khegay from Syreon Research Institute, with contributions from Cristiana Costa and Mariana Domingues from Instituto Pedro Nunes. #VRHealthChampions #VirtualReality #DigitalHealth #I3 #HealthcareInnovation #HealthTech #SoftSkills #Leadership #ProfessionalEducation #EUProjects #ResearchImpact Klaster LifeScience Krakow, Fondazione Bruno Kessler - FBK, Medical University of Lodz, University of Latvia (Latvijas Universitāte), ULS de Coimbra, Medtronic, Syreon Research Institute, RTE Lab, XR4Europe, Instituto Pedro Nunes, dotLumen, Lightspace MedApp S.A. Metaskills MEEVA Srl Benefit Corp

04/16/26

From simulation to real clinical skills – VR is moving closer to healthcare practice 🥽🩺

Within the #VRHealthChampions project, another step is being taken towards practical implementation. This case study by Metaskills and MetaMedicsVR shows how AI-assisted VR training can support the development of essential skills such as communication, empathy and decision-making through immersive clinical scenarios. It’s a strong example of how XR solutions are evolving from early-stage concepts into tools with real value for healthcare professionals and systems. 🔎 Read the full case study: https://vrhealthchampions.eu/from-vr-innovation-to-real-world-implementation-in-european-healthcare/ #VRHealth #DigitalHealth #HealthcareInnovation #VirtualReality #HealthTech #VRHealthChampions #I3 #CaseStudy