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Euro-BioImaging ERICEuro-BioImaging was established as a European Research Infrastructure Consortium (ERIC) in 2019 and is recognized as the landmark reference infrastructure in the imaging field by the European Strategy Forum on Research Infrastructures (ESFRI).
The distributed, not-for-profit infrastructure builds on a set of already existing national and international facilities of excellence in imaging technologies, the Euro-BioImaging Nodes, which provide physical or remote access to imaging technologies, deliver training, and support the users at all stages of their research projects with their experienced staff.
Euro-BioImaging in numbers:
• 18 Member countries + the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL)
• 40 National Nodes
• 329 facilities across Europe
• 120+ state-of-the-art imaging technologies
Mission statement:
Euro BioImaging’s mission is to provide researchers with imaging services that bridge biological and biomedical imaging and facilitate innovative and world-class research.
“Whatever the scale of your imaging, Euro-BioImaging will give you the tools and support to explore and answer your research questions.”
Imaging technologies are the central technology platform driving research in most disciplines of the life sciences. Euro-BioImaging contributes to discoveries in health, food security, plant biology, marine ecosystems, and the environment. It also promotes FAIR image data, enabling cross disciplinary research via integration with other data types.
Euro-BioImaging offers open access to imaging technologies, training and data services. Every researcher, both from academia and industry, can apply for Euro-BioImaging services whenever they have a project requiring imaging technologies and expertise but do not have the equipment or the skills to perform experiments at their home institute.
Services can be accessed through the Euro-BioImaging Web Portal at www.eurobioimaging.eu.
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Tykistökatu 6, 20520 Turku, Finland

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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/

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