Chips Diplomacy Support Initiative

Overview

Supports informal diplomacy, research, and advocacy efforts to strengthen EU semiconductor supply chain resilience and policy alignment with global partners. Targets civil society organizations, research institutions, and industry stakeholders facilitating Track 2 diplomacy and intelligence-sharing.

Who Can Apply

Eligible applicants include legal entities (public or private) established in EU Member States, Horizon Europe Associated Countries, or the United Kingdom and Switzerland. Consortia are permitted but not mandatory.

Funding Details

Specific grant amounts and total budget are not provided. Funding is awarded as a grant in EUR, with exact co-funding rates or caps unspecified.

What Is Funded

Priority activities include:

• Dialogue: Informal consultations with global partners on semiconductor trade, export controls, and supply chain resilience.
• Research: Intelligence analysis, mapping of supply/value chains, and joint research initiatives with partner countries.
• Advocacy: Outreach to promote EU semiconductor policies via conferences, media, and public events.
• Studies: Risk assessments, investment framework analyses, and policy briefings.

Technology / Maturity Requirements

Proposals must target Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) 4 to 6.

Key Dates

• Open date: 2026-03-18
• Deadline: 2026-04-29T22:00:00Z

Application Process (High-Level)

Single-stage submission via the Funding & Tenders Portal. Proposals must adhere to page limits and layout specified in the call document.

Geographic Scope & Language

Eligible countries: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Norway, Iceland, United Kingdom, Switzerland. Application language: English.

Notes

• Focuses on unofficial ("Track 2") diplomacy, distinct from formal EU Chips Act governance.
• Activities must complement the Commission’s Economic Security work on semiconductors.
• Excludes official governmental dialogues; neutral third-party facilitation is required for dialogue activities.