New Fast-Track Programme for Diagnostics Manufacturers
WestBIC is an Enterprise Ireland partner providing hands-on startup support, funding readiness and investment preparation for early-stage founders in the west of Ireland.

The Interreg NWE Codex4SMEs project has raised new funding to establish a new Fast-Track Programme for diagnostics manufacturers. A wide range of free services are now available for diagnostic SMEs from Ireland and North-West Europe. Right now you can apply for the following open calls.
Codex4SMEs Services
- COVID-19 Research Services Closing date is 31-Mar-22 Apply Now
- Research Services Closing date is 1-Mar-22 Apply Now
- Full Regulatory Assessment Closing date is 31-Mar-22 Apply Now
- Translational Assessment Closing date is 31-Mar-22 Apply Now
- Modular Biomarker Validation Services Closing date is 30-Apr-22 Apply Now
The program also offers many other services that are open for application up to September 2023. Browse the Codex4SMEs Service Catalogue. Here you will find an overview outlining the scope of services and the application process.
The application process is very simple:
- Check your eligibility:
- Does your company meets the SME definition of the EU?
- Did your SME receive more than a total of €200.000 of de Minimis state aid between 2020 and 2022? For more information about de-minimis aid. You can find helpful information via these links de minimis rule and state aid.
- Browse the Codex4SMEs Service Catalogue
- Select a service you want to apply for
- Complete application form
- Submit your application and your de minimis self-declaration

Note: Certain services require your input in advance to ensure that we tailor them to your individual business needs. Therefore, if you would like to benefit from our Biomarker Validation online seminars or Business Growth services, please let the Codex4SMEs Team know in advance the topics you would like to be covered by completing the form.
If you have any questions about the Codex4SMEs project or the Fast Track Programme, please do not hesitate to contact the Codex4SMEs Team:
Dr. Margot Jehle: jehle@bioregio-stern.de
Dr. Klara Altintoprak altintoprak@bioregio-stern.de
Don’t forget that you can also achieve your company’s and/or county enterprise strategic goals by applying for the much wider Interreg North-West Europe funding as part of an international consortium. See our Factsheets on the website to review which Specific funding Objective (SO) is the most suitable for your ideas.