Low TRL research in micro-electronics and integration technologies for industrial solutions (RIA)
This program focuses on advancing low TRL research in micro-electronics and integration technologies to support industrial solutions and bolster Europe's digital strategic autonomy. It aims to foster innovation in critical areas like semiconductors, photonics, AI, robotics, quantum, and graphene technologies, ensuring Europe's leadership in future digital supply chains. By investing in early discovery and industrial uptake, the initiative drives the transformation towards a digitally led, climate-neutral, and sustainable European economy.
Who is Funded
This program targets a wide range of organizations and entities across Europe and beyond, aiming to strengthen European leadership in critical digital and emerging technologies. The overall objective is to foster open strategic autonomy in digital technologies, including micro-electronics and integration technologies, by supporting low TRL research that leads to industrial solutions.
What is Funded
The funding program focuses on low TRL (Technology Readiness Level) research within micro-electronics and integration technologies, supporting innovative solutions crucial for digital strategic autonomy and the Green Deal. It encourages foundational advancements in materials, physics concepts, device architecture, and advanced integration, leading to new industrial applications.
Type and Scope of Funding
This Horizon Europe funding program provides grants for Research and Innovation Actions (RIAs) with a substantial budget specifically allocated to this topic. Projects can expect significant financial contributions to drive foundational advancements in critical digital technologies.
Conditions and Requirements
Applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to comprehensive conditions and requirements set forth in the Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes, encompassing admissibility, eligibility, financial capacity, and ethical considerations. A notable specific condition pertains to the eligibility of certain Hungarian entities.
Application Procedure
The application process for this program involved a single-stage submission, followed by a structured evaluation. Key procedural details, including submission timelines and access to relevant forms, were clearly defined to guide applicants through the process, with evaluation results communicated after the call closure.
Legal Basis
The funding program is fundamentally authorized and governed by a robust framework of European Union legal instruments, including the Horizon Europe Framework Programme and its specific decisions, alongside key financial regulations. These documents collectively provide the legal foundation and operational guidelines for the program.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Maximum Amount:
4,000,000 €
Allocated Budget:
35,000,000 €
Award Channel:
Framework Programme Call
Region:
European Union and Associated Countries, with encouraged international cooperation, especially with leading semiconductor countries like Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan.
Sectors:
Information and Communication Technology, Research and Development, Green Technology, Healthcare, Medical Technology, Energy Production and Supply, Transportation and Logistics, Agriculture and Agribusiness, Construction and Building Materials, Service Sector, Creative Industries, Environmental and Climate Protection, Other
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Basic Research, Applied Research, Experimental Development, Prototyping, Pilot Testing
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Commission
Managed By:
Chips Joint Undertaking
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