How to Become a BioHub

To qualify as a BioHub, the following criteria must be met:

• The BioHub must be composed of at least three entities, including one coordinating organization and at least two partner organizations.
• The Coordinator must be member of one of the supporting Clust-ER.
• Each BioHub must define a strategic framework aligned with the European Commission’s STEP platform.

Applicants are required to submit an application form detailing the rationale for establishing the hub, its mission and objectives, the available infrastructures, the services offered, and existing collaborations. 
The application must also include a set of key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess the hub’s impact and effectiveness.
Before preparing and submitting an application, applicants are encouraged to contact the BioHubs Network Coordination Team.