BIH Digital Health Accelerator
BIH Digital Health Accelerator (Charité)
Up to EUR 1m per project for services and equipment (no team salaries), protected time for clinicians (up to 50% / 30%), coaching, mentoring and co-working. Provided by Berlin Institute of Health at Charité (BIH).
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Key facts
- Amount
- Up to EUR 1m per project for services and equipment (no team salaries), protected time for clinicians (up to 50% / 30%), coaching, mentoring and co-working
- Duration
- Stage 1 about 3 months, then Stage 2 after selection
- Type
- Accelerator
- Who receives it
- Individual founder
- Equity
- Equity-free
- Repayable
- No
- Stages
- Idea, Prototype
- Solo founders
- Yes
- Full-time required
- No
- Company required
- No
- University link required
- Yes
- Application languages
- EN
- Location
- Charité/BIH (or privileged BIH partner) staff must lead or co-lead
Who can apply
- Healthcare professionals and researchers at Charité/BIH or privileged BIH partners
- Collaboration projects allowed if a Charité/BIH member is (co-)lead
- Companies cannot apply
- Single applicants welcome; the DHA team helps build a team
What usually blocks applicants
- Not open to external start-ups
- Funding does not pay salaries
- One call per year
Deadline and timing
Annual call. The 2026 call closed 19 Jun 2026 (Stage 1 Sep to Nov 2026). 2027 dates not published.
Frequently asked
How much does BIH Digital Health Accelerator pay?
Up to EUR 1m per project for services and equipment (no team salaries), protected time for clinicians (up to 50% / 30%), coaching, mentoring and co-working
Who can apply for BIH Digital Health Accelerator?
Stages: idea, prototype. Solo founders can apply. You can apply before registering a company. You need a link to a university or research institution. Location: Charité/BIH (or privileged BIH partner) staff must lead or co-lead. The full list of conditions is under Who can apply above.
When is the BIH Digital Health Accelerator deadline?
Annual call. The 2026 call closed 19 Jun 2026 (Stage 1 Sep to Nov 2026). 2027 dates not published.
Where do I apply for BIH Digital Health Accelerator?
On the official page: https://dha.bihealth.org/apply-now/. Applications are accepted in EN.
Do I have to pay back BIH Digital Health Accelerator or give up equity?
No, it does not have to be paid back. It takes no equity.
Can solo founders apply for BIH Digital Health Accelerator?
Yes, solo founders can apply.
Sources and verification
Checked on 19 October 2026. Most facts read from the official source; some details need confirmation. This page is orientation, not an eligibility decision.
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