Microelectronic – Front-End Module (FEM)

Last updated: 16.7.2025
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The Microelectronic – Front-End Module (FEM) program, under Horizon Europe, seeks to advance next-generation mobile communication. It focuses on developing a comprehensive Front-End Module design, particularly for the FR3 frequency range, to achieve significant energy efficiency and high data rates for future 6G systems. This initiative aims to strengthen European technological leadership in microelectronics and telecommunications.

Who is Funded

This section provides an overview of who is eligible to receive funding, detailing the types of applicants, the geographical regions covered by the program, and the core objectives it aims to achieve. The program is designed to foster European leadership in microelectronic technologies for future communication networks.

What is Funded

This section outlines the types of projects, thematic areas, and activities that are eligible for funding, focusing on the development of advanced microelectronic Front-End Modules for next-generation communication systems. It also clarifies general provisions for costs and the developmental stage of supported innovations.

Type and Scope of Funding

This section provides essential financial details of the funding program, including the type of financial support offered and the maximum amount available per project. It outlines the nature of the financial assistance to support innovative microelectronic developments.

Conditions and Requirements

This section details the critical rules, regulations, and specific conditions that applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to throughout the application and project implementation phases. It covers essential administrative, collaborative, and budgetary stipulations.

Application Procedure

This section guides potential applicants through the process of submitting their proposals, detailing how applications are evaluated and the mechanisms through which funding decisions are communicated. It highlights key procedural steps and criteria for success.

This section identifies the foundational legal and official documents that provide the authority and framework for the Microelectronic – Front-End Module (FEM) funding program, ensuring transparency and adherence to established European Union regulations.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Open

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

12,000,000 €

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

12,000,000 €

Deadline

Deadline:

18.09.2025

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

EU Member States, Associated Countries, OECD countries, and Mercosur countries. Exclusions apply to legal entities established in Russia, Belarus, non-government controlled territories of Ukraine, or those directly/indirectly controlled by non-eligible countries or deemed high-risk suppliers of mobile network communication equipment.

Sectors

Sectors:

Information and Communication Technology, Software Development, Research and Development, Other

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Applied Research, Experimental Development, Prototyping, Market Introduction

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

Horizon Europe, SNS Joint Undertaking (SNS JU)

Managed By:

SNS Joint Undertaking

Additional Partners:

SNS JU members (other than the Union), European industrial leaders, relevant academics, RTOs

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