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Europe's first long-term VET provider network for semiconductors; a larger and more diverse pool of qualified technicians; and increased intra- and extra-EU mobility of students and workers to fill skills gaps in semiconductor facilities.
Scope:
This call supports the establishment of a European-level federation of Vocational Education and Training (VET) providers focused on semiconductor industry roles. Projects should develop industry-aligned micro-credentials and reskilling programmes, with a strong emphasis on workers transitioning from other industrial sectors and on cross-border recognition of qualifications.
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Please note that for this call, the National Part C of the application may be submitted through this link:
https://www.chips-ju.europa.eu/Part-C-Skills-Calls/
Where applicable, applicants are requested to upload their National Part C using the dedicated placeholder.
Opening date: 2026-07-07 (3 months ago)
Closing date: 2026-09-24 (3 weeks ago)
Procedure: single-stage
Budget: 10,000,000
Expected grants: 1
Contribution: 1,000,000 - 10,000,000
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2026-10-15
please note that for this call, the nati...
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Call closes · 24 Sep 2026 (3 weeks ago)
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Work programme published
07 Jul 2026
Call published
07 Jul 2026
Call opens
07 Jul 2026
Call closes
24 Sep 2026
Outcome expected
24 Feb 2027 · est.
Grant agreement signed
24 May 2027 · est.
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07 Jul 2026 · 3 months ago
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24 Sep 2026 · 3 weeks ago
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24 Feb 2027 · 4 months from now
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24 May 2027 · 7 months from now
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