HT’s National Facilities Invite Expressions of Interest for Large-Scale Genomics Projects
09 February 2026
HT’s National Facilities Invite Expressions of Interest for Large-Scale Genomics Projects
Human Technopole’s National Facilities are inviting Expressions of Interest (EoI) to access Whole Genome Sequencing and Analysis services for large-scale population genomics studies in the biomedical field.
This initiative leverages Human Technopole’s current infrastructure, which can support whole-genome sequencing of at least 10,000 samples annually through subsidised access to services provided by the National Facilities for Genomics and for Data Handling and Analysis.
Large-scale genomics projects have proven transformative in understanding disease mechanisms, identifying genetic risk factors and enabling precision medicine approaches. By coordinating national efforts through this call, Human Technopole aims to maximise the scientific and clinical impact of Italy’s investment in genomic infrastructure whilst positioning the country to contribute substantially to international genomic medicine efforts.
This request for expressions of interest is designed to gauge the needs, vision and potential contributions of Italy’s scientific community towards genomic medicine. Whilst submitted expressions of interest will not undergo formal evaluation and do not constitute applications for access to the National Facilities, submitting an expression of interest is a mandatory prerequisite for participation in any subsequent calls for Special Projects (26-SP-G-LARGE SCALE).
Key dates:
9th February 2026: Applications Open
20th of April 2026: Applications Deadline
More information on how to submit the expression of interest can be found here.
We expect the analysis of all the EoIs submitted to guide drafting of a call, which we anticipate should be communicated in the later half of 2026.
Human Technopole has opened a new Call for Access to its National Facilities on 1 February 2026, offering researchers from Italy the opportunity to access cutting-edge technologies and expertise across the institute’s advanced research platforms.
Human Technopole’s National Facilities have launched their third round of access, starting 1 October 2025, inviting researchers to submit proposals for access to cutting-edge technologies in genomics, genome engineering, structural biology, light imaging, and data analysis. The opening comes in a context of strong momentum: since mid-2024, the National Facilities have received 293 proposals in total, with a 36% rise between the pilot and the first call, granting access to 184 projects with a success rate above 60%.
The Glastonbury Group at Human Technopole has been awarded a competitive grant as part of the “From Bed To Bench: the way to innovation” funding programme promoted by the Fondazione Regionale per la Ricerca Biomedica (FRRB). The study, funded with 2.000.000 euros, 600.000 of which will go to the Glastonbury group directly, will begin in late 2025 and run for 3 years.
On 10 June, Human Technopole marks the one-year anniversary of the official opening of its National Facilities, a key milestone in our mission to support excellence in life sciences across Italy. Celebrating this important date, we are pleased to announce that the new Call for Access to the National Facilities is now open. Researchers can submit their proposals until 30 September 2025.
On 27 and 28 March, the SIEC (Standing Independent Evaluation Committee), visited HT to discuss the results of the first call for access, which was considered a pilot phase, and refine the upcoming call, planned to be published at the beginning of June 2025.
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