EU invests €216 million to promote semiconductor research and innovation
The Semiconductor Joint Undertaking (Chips Joint Undertaking) announced in February the launch of a €216 million call for proposals to support research and innovation initiatives in semiconductors, microelectronics and photonics.
This announcement follows the first round of calls for proposals for innovative pilot lines announced in November 2023, which attracted €1.67 billion in EU funding. Consortia can submit proposals on topics related to a wide range of challenges identified in the Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda - from silicon transistors to embedded artificial intelligence, connectivity or the coordination and control of complex systems to improve performance and safety.
In addition, projects funded under these new calls will contribute to the development of open source hardware for the automotive industry, support the transition to software-driven vehicles and promote environmentally friendly manufacturing processes. A specific joint call with the Republic of Korea will promote heterogeneous integration and neuromorphic (brain-like) computing.