# Biomedical technology funding in Sardinia

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/biomedical-technology-funding-in-sardinia
> Updated: 2026-09-08T07:55:55.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

Sardegna Ricerche has introduced the ‘Next Step PoC – NEXT’ call for proposals, allocating 1.75 million euros to advance biomedical technologies. The initiative is designed to move prototypes closer to the market and facilitate technology transfer and new entrepreneurial ventures within the region.

Targeted innovation areas include diagnostic systems, medical devices, genetics, genomics, bioinformatics, telemedicine, and clinical informatics. Regional Councilor Giuseppe Meloni noted that the funding aims to transform scientific expertise into economic opportunities by leveraging infrastructure such as the BIOMED Platform in Pula and Alghero.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-08: Sardegna Ricerche launches 1.75 million euro biomedical technology fund

Sardegna Ricerche has announced a 1.75 million euro fund to advance biomedical technologies, support medical prototyping, and foster new entrepreneurial initiatives in Sardinia.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sardegna-ricerche-launches-175-million-euro-biomedical-technology-fund

### 2026-08-14: Sarni Group invests 9 million euros in research and innovation

Sarni Group is investing over 9 million euros in industrial research and digital innovation, focusing on smart infrastructure and robotics in collaboration with universities and research centers.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sarni-group-invests-9-million-euros-in-research-and-innovation

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