Events & Programmes

Join industry leaders, experts, and changemakers for an inspiring lineup of events within the field of NAMs. Great conversations, new insights, and powerful networking opportunities await.

NAMii Webinar Series

Twelve NAM information initiatives – together under the name NAMii – have joined forces to organise an inspiring webinar series. 
Find out how you can use these knowledge bases, search engines, infrastructures, and other tools to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of your NAM-based research!

NAMii Webinar #6 | EMRD & Suppo3Rt
Thursday 12 March 2026 - 12:00 – 13:00 (CET)

NAMii Webinar #5 | VitalTissue & FCS-/BME-free Database
Thursday 12 February 2026 - 12:00 – 13:00 (CET)

NAMii Webinar #4 | PeerLogic & VHP4Safety
Thursday 15 January 2026 - 12:00 – 13:00 (CET)

NAMii Webinar #3 | NAM Navigator & RE-Place
Thursday 11 December 2025 - 12:00 – 13:00 (CET)

NAMii Webinar #2 | Search4NAMs / 3Ranker & INoVA hub
Thursday 13 November 2025 - 12:00 – 13:00 (CET)

NAMii Webinar #1 | TPI.tv & BATI
Thursday 16 October 2025 - 12:00 – 13:00 (CET)

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Advanced Innovation Challenges- Pilot

What is the EIC Advanced Innovation Challenges ?

EIC Advanced Innovation Challenges aim to support high-risk, demand-driven deep tech innovation with transformative potential especially in areas where there is extensive research but lack of commercial uptake.  

This pilot aims to assess whether competitive, stage-gated support can accelerate the path to market for high-risk deep tech innovations, and whether early integration of demand-side actors can enhance the relevance, validation, and ultimately the uptake of breakthrough solutions. The pilot will provide evidence on whether these mechanisms lead to more efficient innovation cycles and broader market adoption than other instruments within Horizon Europe. 

The EIC Advanced Innovation Challenges are shaped and steered by EIC Programme Managers, in collaboration with users and ecosystem actors, to ensure strong alignment between cutting-edge science, demand, and policy priorities.

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2026 Challenge 2: Translating Disruptive New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) into Practice

NAMs have the potential to replace, reduce or refine animal use in the testing of medicinal products. This Challenge competition therefore looks to accelerate the adoption of NAMs in biomedicine and support companies that want to bring NAMs to the market.

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Past Events

BioFIT: Rethink Health Innovation — Shaping the Future of Testing in Europe

Location: Parc des exposition de Strasbourg – Hall 1, Room 3, Avenue Herrenschmidt, 67000 Strasbourg, FRANCE

STEP4NAMs workshop - how New Approach Methodologies (NAMs)—from organoids and 3D-printed models to organ-on-chip and digital twins—are transforming drug and medical device testing across North-West Europe.

  • Hear from policy, industry, and academic experts on overcoming barriers to NAM adoption.
  • Gain exclusive insights from the latest STEP4NAMs research and stakeholder interviews.
  • Discuss real-world challenges, such as fragmented infrastructure and limited funding, and explore innovative strategies to overcome them.
  • Connect with a cross-border network of innovators driving ethical, efficient, and sustainable healthcare.

Programme

10:00 – Introduction and overview of the STEP4NAMs project and its relevance to the BioFIT audience

10:10 – Presentation: key findings from STEP4NAMs´ desk research analysis and stakeholder interviews limiting the uptake of NAMs 

10:35 – Panel discussion: Barriers and opportunities identified in STEP4NAMs analysis with representatives from industry, academia and policy

10:55 – Closing & Next Steps: Summary of insights and invitation to stay engaged with STEP4NAMs initiative