The Chips Joint Undertaking (Chips JU) is a pioneering initiative committed to catalysing research, development, and manufacturing capabilities across Europe. In this section, we delve into the key facets of Chips JU and its mission to shape the semiconductor future of the European Union.
The Chips Joint Undertaking (JU) supports research, development, innovation, and future manufacturing capacities in the European semiconductor ecosystem.
This coordination and support action will support the Lab to Fab Transfer Accelerator (LFA) projects to leverage synergies and standardisation efforts, maximising the efficiency of joint deployment and speeding up future transfer into industrial applications.
It will help to close gaps in advanced packaging capabilities in Europe and contribute to building a stronger European ecosystem.
The CSA should address, but is not limited to, the following areas:
Reimbursement rates as percentages of the eligible cost according to DIGITAL
100% For profit organisation but not an SME
100% SME (for profit SME)
100% University/Other (not for profit)
Eligibility conditions are described in Annex 2 “General DIGITAL EUROPE PROGRAMME conditions” of the WP General Annexes.
Specific eligibility conditions:
Size limit 15 participants
Max EU Contribution per partner (% of the total EU funding) 50%
For the partners of a Participating State that coordinates grants, specific rules may apply regarding the eligibility to national funding.
Subject to participation restrictions for the protection of European digital infrastructures, communication and information systems, and related supply chains, as described in Annex 4 of the WP General Annexes.
Legal entities that are established in the Union or EEA countries but are controlled from third countries may only participate on the condition that they guarantee the protection of the essential security interests of the Union and the Member States and that they ensure the protection of classified documents information. Where applicable, security guarantees need to be provided after proposal selection.