Strengthening
Research Careers
in European
Health Innovation
NOT JUST FRAMEWORKS
PEOPLE.
Help shape the future of research careers in Health Innovation
At the BREATH project, we believe strong Talent Ecosystems are built by listening — to the people who shape research careers and to those who live them.
We are currently running two surveys to better understand how talent in Health Innovation is supported, developed, and retained across Europe. Your perspective can help us design people-centred, future-ready solutions.
How does your organisation support research talent?
Are you involved in researcher development, HR, training, or organisational management?
This survey is addressed to organisations working in Health Innovation across academia, industry, and public administration. It explores how institutions support Early-Career Researchers (ECRs), what challenges they face, and what changes are needed to strengthen collaboration and talent retention.
Tell us about your career path
Have you completed a PhD — or are you navigating what comes next?
This survey invites PhD holders and early-career researchers to share their career experiences, expectations, and challenges during and after the PhD. Your input will help us better understand how skills are used across sectors and what support researchers really need.
Shaping the future of
health innovation careers
The BREATH project is transforming how talent is nurtured and retained in Health Innovation across Europe. By building a sustainable Talent Ecosystem in Catalonia, Flanders, and Lithuania, BREATH empowers Early-Career Researchers (ECRs) with tailored career paths, personalised training, and enhanced guidance services.
Through collaboration between academia, industry, and public institutions, BREATH is piloting new models for career development that respond to real labour market needs.
Our goal? To make research careers more attractive, diverse, and future-ready — ensuring Europe remains a global leader in innovation.
BREATH’s expected impact
From vision to value
Funding
HORIZON Coordination and Support Action funded under the grant agreement No 101217137
Funding
NEWS
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A few weeks ago, Cristina Borrass, representing BREATH partner AGAUR (Agency for the Management of University and Research Grants), attended the “Meet the Companies” event organised by the Barcelona...
From Barcelona to Brussels: BREATH EU Project joins European Dialogue on Research Careers
The BREATH EU Project is officially on the move — from Barcelona to Brussels — taking its mission to strengthen research careers in health innovation to the European stage. The journey began with...