Development of novel small molecule antiviral therapeutics for pathogens with epidemic potential

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Details Status Upcoming Reference HORIZON-HLTH-2027-01-DISEASE-05 Publication date 8 October 2026 in Funding and Tenders Portal Opening date 29 October 2026 Deadline model Single-stage Deadline date 17 February 2027, 17:00 (CET) Funding programme Horizon Europe – the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2021/2027) Programme Sector Health Programme Horizon Europe Horizon Europe Cluster 1: Health Tags EU financing Health preparedness Medical research Description Infectious diseases remain a major threat to health and health security in the EU and globally. Viral disease emergence is already being accelerated by climate change, and thus a proactive approach to the development of antiviral prophylactics and therapeutics in preparedness for future infectious disease outbreaks is needed. The availability of antivirals targeting conserved viral or host mechanisms would provide a critical preparedness measure against future health threats caused by (re)emerging infectious disease epidemics or pandemics, due to infectious disease epidemics or pandemics. This topic contributes to strengthening the Research and Innovation ecosystem within the EU and supports the implementation of the European Medical Countermeasures Strategy. Antibodies and antibody derived proteins are excluded from the scope of this topic. Applicants should explicitly state in their proposal which of the following viruses/groups of viruses is targeted and the proposed work should address only this specific virus/group of viruses. The proposed work should aim to advance the development of novel or existing antiviral candidates targeting exclusively one of the following viruses/groups of viruses: Junin mammarenavirus and/or Lassa mammarenavirus Tick-borne encephalitis virus and/or Japanese encephalitis virus Andes virus and/or Hantaan virus and/or Sin Nombre virus Hendra virus Enterovirus D68 Venezuelan equine encephalitis virus Read more and apply on the Funding and Tenders Portal .

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Source: hadea.ec.europa.eu