This funding opportunity supports consortia-based R&D activities to strengthen cooperation among healthcare and social welfare sectors in wellbeing services counties. It promotes fundamental and applied research as well as development projects that create new knowledge and applications. Eligible consortia must include parties from wellbeing services counties, universities, and government research institutes. The grant supports salary, services, and operating expenses for R&D activities over a three-year period.
Eligible applicants are consortia of at least three teams including PIs with doctoral degrees from wellbeing services counties, universities, or government research institutes. Applicants cannot have ongoing projects from the 2025 call and may submit only one application.