Funding for Research Projects in the Field of "DE:Sign Challenge: Targeted Gap Closing in Design Tools for Sovereign Chip Development with Open-Source"

Last updated: 16.6.2025
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The "DE:Sign Challenge" funding program by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) aimed to support research projects that close gaps in design tools for sovereign chip development using open-source technologies. It addressed the strategic necessity of strengthening Germany's digital sovereignty in microelectronics.

This chapter explains the legal basis and the publication of the funding guideline for the DE:Sign Challenge program.

Who is Funded? Target Groups and Scope of the DE:Sign Challenge

The BMBF's DE:Sign Challenge program aims to support research projects that contribute to the development of design tools for sovereign chip development using open-source approaches. The funding is directed nationwide to specific institutions and companies.

What is Funded? Content and Priorities of the DE:Sign Challenge

This chapter describes the type of projects and thematic priorities supported under the DE:Sign Challenge. It focuses on research projects in the field of open-source design tools for chip development to strengthen Germany's digital sovereignty.

Type and Scope of DE:Sign Challenge Funding

The DE:Sign Challenge provided financial support in the form of grants for research projects to support development in sovereign chip development with open-source approaches.

Conditions and Requirements for the DE:Sign Challenge

This section summarizes the essential conditions for application and project implementation within the DE:Sign Challenge, especially the deadlines for submitting project outlines.

Application Procedure for the DE:Sign Challenge

This section describes the procedure for submitting project outlines for the DE:Sign Challenge and the platforms involved.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Unknown

Region

Region:

Germany

Sectors

Sectors:

Information and Communication Technology, Software Development, Research and Development

Application Type

Application Type:

Unknown

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Basic Research, Applied Research, Experimental Development

Funding Provider

Program Level:

National

Funding Body:

Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF)

Managed By:

VDI/VDE Innovation + Technology GmbH (VDI/VDE IT)

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