The application period for the 2026 NUB innovation funding is open in Germany

On September 1, 2025, the Institute for Hospital Remuneration Systems (INeK) announced the start of the application process according to §6 (2) KHEntgG (New Examination and Treatment Methods, NUB) for 2026. 

The scope of the NUB program includes innovative technologies, causing significant extra costs that are not covered by existing DRG tariffs. The selection of technologies is made by the InEK according to the inclusion criteria. A positive decision by InEK does not indicate that reimbursement is provided. Rather, it gives applying hospitals permission to enter into negotiations with local healthcare payers (sickness funds). Applications must be submitted separately by every hospital, and NUB funding will only be available to hospitals that negotiate successfully. 

NUB requests can only be made via the InEK data portal.

Within the current application window, the hospitals should submit a NUB application to the InEK and transmit information to the G-BA by October 31, 2025.

The full details in German can be found here.

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