SNS Microelectronics Lighthouse

Last updated: 16.7.2025
Grant

This program, the SNS Microelectronics Lighthouse, aims to foster the development of cutting-edge 6G experimental infrastructures. It focuses on validating advanced microelectronic technologies and systems within a representative end-to-end 6G architecture, bridging the work of the SNS JU and Chips JU initiatives to accelerate EU innovation in smart networks and services.

Who is Funded

This section outlines the types of entities eligible for funding under the SNS Microelectronics Lighthouse program, detailing the geographical scope and the overarching objectives it aims to achieve. The program primarily targets organizations involved in research and innovation within the microelectronics and telecommunications sectors, with a strong emphasis on European collaboration and strategic impact.

What is Funded

This section details the specific types of projects and thematic areas that are eligible for funding, focusing on technological development and validation within the 6G ecosystem. It also clarifies the general types of costs covered and the developmental stages of projects that the program intends to support.

Type and Scope of Funding

This section provides a comprehensive overview of the financial support available through the SNS Microelectronics Lighthouse program, including the type of financial instrument, the maximum funding amounts per project, and the applicable funding rates for different types of organizations.

Conditions and Requirements

This section describes the essential rules, regulations, and specific conditions that applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to throughout the application and project implementation phases. It covers various stipulations, including security provisions, collaboration mandates, and budget allocation guidelines.

Application Procedure

This section guides applicants through the procedural aspects of the SNS Microelectronics Lighthouse funding program, from the submission steps and required documentation to the evaluation process and communication of award decisions. It provides insight into how proposals are assessed and prioritized.

This section outlines the foundational legal and official documents that authorize, establish, and govern the SNS Microelectronics Lighthouse funding program. It identifies the primary source of its legitimacy and any significant overarching regulations that shape its operation.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

10,000,000 €

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

10,000,000 €

Open Until

Open Until:

Ongoing

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

EU Member States or countries associated to Horizon Europe

Sectors

Sectors:

Information and Communication Technology, Research and Development

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Basic Research, Applied Research, Experimental Development, Prototyping, Pilot Testing, Product Development, Evaluation

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

Managed By:

SNS JU (Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking)

Additional Partners:

SNS JU member (other than the Union), key European industrial supply side players, academic institutions, RTOs, user actors

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