Framework Partnership Agreement (FPA) for developing a large-scale European initiative for High Performance Computing (HPC) ecosystem based on RISC-V

Last updated: 16.7.2025
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The Framework Partnership Agreement (FPA) for a European High Performance Computing (HPC) ecosystem based on RISC-V is a strategic initiative aimed at fostering European technological sovereignty. This program supports the development and deployment of innovative HPC hardware and software, with a focus on RISC-V technology, to build future exascale and post-exascale supercomputers in Europe. It is designed to establish a stable and structured long-term partnership within the European HPC community.

Who is Funded by the RISC-V HPC Initiative

This section outlines the eligibility criteria for organizations and the geographical scope for this funding program, which primarily targets legal entities from EU Member States, Iceland, and Norway. The overarching objective is to bolster European technological sovereignty in High Performance Computing (HPC) by developing an advanced ecosystem based on RISC-V.

What is Funded within the HPC RISC-V Ecosystem

This section details the types of projects and thematic areas eligible for funding, focusing on the comprehensive development of a RISC-V-based High Performance Computing (HPC) ecosystem in Europe. The initiative spans hardware and software development, integration, and application optimization across various project maturity stages.

Type and Scope of HPC RISC-V Funding

This section outlines the financial support mechanisms for the RISC-V HPC initiative. Funding is provided through a Framework Partnership Agreement (FPA), operating as grants to establish a long-term strategic partnership, although specific monetary amounts or funding rates are not detailed in the program description.

Conditions and Requirements for RISC-V HPC Funding

This section details the essential rules and specific requirements for applicants and beneficiaries of the RISC-V HPC Framework Partnership Agreement. Key stipulations include strict page limits for applications, mandatory consortium formation, and critical provisions regarding intellectual property management to ensure EU retention.

Application Procedure for HPC RISC-V FPA

The application process for the RISC-V HPC Framework Partnership Agreement is a single-stage submission, with detailed procedural guidelines and evaluation criteria provided in the Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes and the Online Manual.

This section outlines the foundational legal documents that establish and govern the Framework Partnership Agreement for the RISC-V HPC ecosystem, ensuring its legitimacy and operational framework within broader EU regulations.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

European Union (EU Member States), Iceland, Norway

Sectors

Sectors:

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

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Industry, Research Organizations, Supercomputing Centers, Universities, RTOs, SMEs

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Applied Research, Experimental Development, Prototyping, Pilot Testing, Commercialization, Implementation

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission (EuroHPC Joint Undertaking)

Managed By:

EuroHPC Joint Undertaking (EuroHPC JU)

Additional Partners:

KDT/Chips Joint Undertaking (JU) for coordination on horizontal issues and exploitation of synergies, especially for pilot lines and common design rules/tools.

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