This grant supports innovation actions (IA) under the Chips Joint Undertaking, aiming for projects at TRL 5-8 focused on the development and application of innovative technologies in Europe. Consortia may include large enterprises, SMEs, universities, research institutes, and public organizations. Activities may include pilot lines, full-scale testing, development of new processes, tools, frameworks, and their implementation in innovative products. Proposals should include a deployment plan targeting short- to midterm economic value in Europe and align with the SRIA’s functional technology layers and ECS key application areas. The grant advocates for a balanced portfolio between technology supply and demand side projects. The proposal size is not an evaluation criterion.
| Agency | HORIZON (EU) |
|---|---|
| Region | EU |
| Country | N/A |
| Legal form | Company, NGO, Government organization, Other |
| Start date | 3 Feb 2026 |
| End date | 7 May 2026 |
| Max funding | 15,000,000 EUR per grant |
| Budget | 40,000,000 EUR in 2026 |
| Coverage | Minimum contribution per grant: 1,000,000 EUR; Maximum contribution per grant: 15,000,000 EUR; Expected number of grants funded: 5 |