Applications will open on 1st January and close on 1st March 2025.

EACTS Innovation Hub

A key strategic priority for EACTS is to actively drive innovation and research. We understand the critical importance of pioneering research and development in cardiothoracic surgery, not just by adopting the latest technologies but by creating entirely new approaches to patient care.

We are committed to being a pioneer in clinical research and technological advancements. Our aim is to support the development of promising innovations with early stage grants and access to the Association’s industry, academic and clinical networks.

Innovation Grants

The EACTS Innovation Hub has been established to encourage and support disruptive developments in cardiothoracic surgery. The hub consists of our esteemed “Innovation Committee”, access to EACTS’ own research and clinical networks, professional advice on project methodology and exclusive access to our new, Innovation grants programme.

The EACTS Innovation grant programme is intended to support early stage, pump-priming and ‘stimulation’ research and innovation opportunities. We encourage grant requests of all levels but in the first year of this programme, we do not anticipate any single award being made in excess of €50,000. Funding requests will be considered for projects relevant to one or more of the EACTS Innovation priority themes, and will be assessed through established peer review processes including members of the EACTS Innovation Committee.

Through this initiative, we aim to inspire the next generation of cardiothoracic surgery advancements and harness the power of research and innovation to secure better outcomes for patients.

Meet the Innovation Committee

Strategic themes

  • The Future of Robotic Surgery
  • Heart Valve of the Future
  • Extracorporeal circulation (CPB, ECMO, ECLS, hibernation and hypothermia) and single and multi-organ repair and replacement
  • Artificial Intelligence for CT Surgery
  • Perioperative Cellular Protection
  • Lymphatics in CT surgery and “Wild Card” option

Applications

Applications will open on 1st January and close on 1st March 2025.
Please note that if your application is successful, you will be required to attend and present at the Innovation Summit (10 – 12 April 2025).

In order to apply for an Innovation Grant there are some essential criteria you must meet:

  • Be an EACTS member with up-to-date membership payment
  • Application submitted in English
  • Area of study relevant to strategic themes

In order to complete your application you must submit the following supporting documents*:

  • Project details
  • Summary of support requested
  • Curricula Vitae (CV)

*Please ensure that all documents submitted are written in English, and that they are submitted either as word documents or PDF. We do not accept images or handwritten applications. 

application guidance

Should you require any further information or assistance, kindly email [email protected]