- Reference
- Not verified
- Implementing authority
- Chips Joint Undertaking (Chips JU)
- Programme
- Chips Joint Undertaking - ECS R&I programme and Chips for Europe Initiative
- Deadline
- To be announced
- Days left
- To be announced
- Total programme budget
- €310,000,000 sourceAbout €180m under the ECS programme (10 calls) and about €130m under Chips for Europe (6 calls).
- Per beneficiary
- Not verified
- Max. funding intensity
- Not verified
- Own contribution
- Not verified
- Funding type
- Grant
Total budget is not the amount one applicant can receive.
Overview
Research and innovation in semiconductors, electronic components, photonics and AI chips, including an AI compute evaluation and deployment platform (indicative €70m).
Summary written by YARD Law (AI-assisted) from the official sources. Not an official text.
Status: Unknown. The news release and individual call pages give deadlines from 16 September to 27 October 2026, i.e. closed. The 'Open & Upcoming Calls' listing, however, shows 1 December 2026 for the AI calls and 8 December 2026 for the EU-Japan call. Until resolved, the status reads Unknown. source
| Window | Opens | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 calls | 7 Jul 2026 | 27 Oct 2026, 17:00 CETLatest deadline per the news release; the Chips JU listing gives later dates for some calls. source | Unknown |
Who can apply?
0 of 11 conditions confirmed
Usually consortia of companies, universities and research organisations; conditions vary by call.
| Requirement | Our record | source |
|---|---|---|
| Bulgarian or EU legal entity | Not verified | |
| SME, micro or large-enterprise eligibility | Not verified | |
| Startup or established business | Not verified | |
| Minimum operating history | Not verified | |
| Minimum turnover | Not verified | |
| Eligible sectors and NACE codes | Not verified | |
| Geographic eligibility | Not verified | |
| Linked and partner enterprise rules | Not verified | |
| Financial standing and outstanding public debts | Not verified | |
| Consortium or partnership requirements | Not verified | |
| Other programme-specific restrictions | Not verified |
Eligible investments
0 eligible · 0 conditional · 11 not verified
| Investment | Status | Our record |
|---|---|---|
| AI software development | Not verified | Not yet verified from the call documents. |
| AI integration and automation | Not verified | Not yet verified from the call documents. |
| Commercial software and licences | Not verified | Not yet verified from the call documents. |
| GPU servers, computing equipment and storage | Not verified | Not yet verified from the call documents. |
| Data-centre infrastructure | Not verified | Not yet verified from the call documents. |
| Cloud subscriptions and computing services | Not verified | Not yet verified from the call documents. |
| Staff and R&D expenditure | Not verified | Not yet verified from the call documents. |
| Machinery and industrial equipment | Not verified | Not yet verified from the call documents. |
| Energy-efficiency systems | Not verified | Not yet verified from the call documents. |
| Consulting and other professional services | Not verified | Not yet verified from the call documents. |
| Construction or renovation | Not verified | Not yet verified from the call documents. |
Financial requirements
1 of 7 confirmed
| Minimum and maximum project value | Not verified |
|---|---|
| Grant percentage | Not verified |
| Required own contribution | Not verified |
| Advance payments | Not verified |
| Payment and reimbursement rules | Not verified |
| State-aid limitations | Chips JU research-and-innovation calls are usually co-funded by the participating states, so national funding rules apply alongside EU rules. Not verified for these calls. |
| Eligible and ineligible costs | Not verified |
Application process
10 steps
A practical outline. The call documents prevail wherever they differ.
Check eligibility
Read the topic conditions on the EU Funding & Tenders Portal: eligible countries, type of action, consortium rules and any topic-specific conditions.
Gather supporting documents
Register your organisation in the Participant Register to get a PIC. Prepare the annexes the topic requires.
Prepare the proposal
Fill in the administrative forms (Part A) online and the technical description (Part B) on the official template.
Prepare the budget
Enter the budget in Part A. Many calls now use lump sums, so check the topic's funding model.
Use the official portal
Submit through the EU Funding & Tenders Portal, signed in with EU Login. EU Funding & Tenders Portal
Sign electronically
The coordinator submits online. Grant agreements are later signed electronically in the portal by the organisation's authorised signatory (LEAR / LSIGN).
Meet the deadline
Deadlines are 17:00 Brussels time unless the call says otherwise. The portal does not accept late submissions.
Evaluation and approval
Independent experts evaluate the proposal against the award criteria and the Commission or agency informs applicants of the outcome.
Sign the contract
Successful applicants go through grant preparation and sign the grant agreement in the portal.
Implement, report, get paid
Pre-financing follows signature, then periodic technical and financial reports through the portal trigger the further payments.
Required documents
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No document list recorded yet.
Vary by call; see the Funding & Tenders Portal.
Official sources
4 official links
- Official programme announcement
- Open & Upcoming Calls - Chips JU
- Application portal
- EU Funding & Tenders Portal
- Guidelines for applicants
- Not linked yet
- Application templates
- Not linked yet
- Eligible-cost rules
- Not linked yet
- Official clarifications and amendments
- Not linked yet
- Managing authority contact
- Not linked yet
Managing authority contact: Chips JU. www.chips-ju.europa.eu
Questions and answers
4 questions
- Can a Bulgarian company apply for Chips JU Calls?
- Eligible applicants: Usually consortia of companies, universities and research organisations; conditions vary by call. Chips JU participating states. National co-funding depends on the country.
- What is the deadline for Chips JU Calls?
- The news release and individual call pages give deadlines from 16 September to 27 October 2026, i.e. closed. The 'Open & Upcoming Calls' listing, however, shows 1 December 2026 for the AI calls and 8 December 2026 for the EU-Japan call. Until resolved, the status reads Unknown. Checked on 3 Nov 2026.
- How much funding can one company get from Chips JU Calls?
- The amount per company under Chips JU Calls is not verified. The total budget of €310m is the whole programme envelope, not the amount one company can get.
- How do I apply for Chips JU Calls?
- Applications are submitted online through the EU Funding & Tenders Portal, using an EU Login and the organisation's PIC. Official announcement: https://www.chips-ju.europa.eu/Open-and-Upcoming-Calls/
Summary written by YARD Law (AI-assisted) from the official sources. Not an official text.
Conflicting information
1 source conflict(s)
Record history
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