Open DIGITAL-JU-CHIPS-2026-SG-JAPAN DIGITAL

International collaboration EU and Japan on semiconductors

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Expected Outcome:

Projects are expected to contribute to the following expected outcomes:

  • Advanced heterogeneous integration, particularly in 2.5D and 3D packaging and integrated photonics, to support AI functionalities.

  • Standardised chiplet interfaces, enabling interoperability and fostering a dynamic chiplet ecosystem

Expected outcomes should have direct and immediate impact on European industry.

Furthermore, proposed projects should demonstrate solutions across laboratory and pilot environments, with verification in semiconductor manufacturing use cases. The centre of gravity of envisaged work should address Technology Readiness Levels 5-7. Proposals also need to facilitate knowledge transfer and promote stakeholder engagement through industry workshops, publications, and networking events.

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2026-10-15

IMPORTANT UPDATE :

Please note that the deadline for the DIGITAL-JU-Chips-2026-SG-JAPAN call has been postponed.

The new deadline is now December 8th, 2026 (originally September 24th, 2026).

2026-10-15
The submission session is now available for: DIGITAL-JU-CHIPS-2026-SG-JAPAN
call topic details
Call status: Open
Opening date: 2026-07-07 (3 months ago)
Closing date: 2026-12-08 (1 month from now)
Procedure: single-stage

Budget: 5,000,000
Expected grants: 2
Contribution: 3,000,000 - 5,000,000
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Call opens · 07 Jul 2026 (3 months ago)

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07 Jul 2026

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07 Jul 2026

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08 May 2027 · est.

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