Grantia

IA Global call according to SRIA 2026

Funding for industrial consortia to advance semiconductor and microelectronics technologies from prototype to near-market readiness, targeting innovation in functional and cross-sectional technologies with a clear path to European economic value.

Details

Agency

EU Commission

Status

Upcoming

Language

English

Funding Type

Grant

Funding Amount

Up to 15.0M €

Deadline

2026-05-07

Open Date

2026-02-03

Overview

Funding for industrial consortia to advance semiconductor and microelectronics technologies from prototype to near-market readiness, targeting innovation in functional and cross-sectional technologies with a clear path to European economic value.

Who Can Apply

Industrial consortia comprising large enterprises, SMEs, universities, research institutes, and public organizations. Single applicants are not eligible.

Funding Details

Maximum grant amount: 15,000,000 EUR. Total budget and funding rates are not specified. Co-funding requirements are not explicitly stated.

What Is Funded

Innovative semiconductor technologies and their application in key domains, including:
  • Development of pilot lines for manufacturing
  • Full-scale testing environments
  • New processes or tools for multiple domains
  • Frameworks or platforms integrated into innovative products
Projects must align with the Chips Joint Undertaking Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda (SRIA) for functional technology layers, cross-sectional technologies, and electronic components and systems (ECS) key application areas.

Technology / Maturity Requirements

Projects must have their center of gravity at Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) 5-8.

Key Dates

  • Open date: 2026-02-02
  • Deadline: 2026-05-06T22:00:00Z

Application Process (High-Level)

Single-stage application process. Proposals must be submitted via the Chips Joint Undertaking Call page on the Funding & Tenders Portal. Detailed submission requirements are outlined in Part B of the Application Form.

Geographic Scope & Language

Eligible countries are not specified. Applications must be submitted in English.

Notes

  • Proposals should include a deployment plan for short- to mid-term economic value creation in Europe.
  • The Chips JU aims for a balanced portfolio of small and large projects; project size is not an evaluation criterion.
  • Specific admissibility conditions, including page limits and layout, are detailed in the Call documents on the Chips JU website.