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DIGITAL EUROPE – DIGITAL-JU-CHIPS-2025-IA-LEAI – 2025

Digital Europe Programme - Digital Europe programme aims at bridging the gap between digital technology research and market deployment.

2025-09-17
20 million euros
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Call synthesis

Call reference DIGITAL-JU-CHIPS-2025-IA-LEAI
Programme DIGITAL EUROPE
Institution European Commission
Sectors Business & Industry Research & Innovation
Beneficiaries Large company (> 250 employees) Research centre & university Smes & Start-Ups (< 249 Employees)

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Call reference

DIGITAL-JU-CHIPS-2025-IA-LEAI



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Priorities and funded actions

Objectives

  • To develop AI chip prototypes with advanced technologies for industrial scaling
  • To leverage state-of-the-art infrastructure and testing facilities for prototype development
  • To ensure ultra-low power consumption and robust AI capabilities for edge devices

Priorities

  • Priority 1: To prioritize in-memory computing solutions using Non-Volatile Embedded Memories for fast, low-power data storage and retrieval
  • Priority 2: To focus on unconventional neuromorphic and analogue computing architectures for real-time sensing, learning, and inference with minimal energy consumption
  • Priority 3: To invest in advanced 3D integration and packaging technologies for compact chip design that enhances performance and energy efficiency
  • Priority 4: To develop Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs) for ultra-fast, low-latency AI processing and reliable high-speed connectivity in telecommunication and connected devices

Among financed actions

  • Workshops
  • Seminars
  • Training programs
  • Webinars
  • Research projects
  • Partnerships
  • Hackathons
  • Publications
  • Internships
  • Prototyping labs

Eligibility

  • Be a legal person
  • Be a public or private entity
  • Be established in one of the eligible countries:
    • EU Member States (including overseas countries and territories)
    • Non-EU states: listed EEA countries and countries associated to the Digital Europe Programme (Click here)
  • A consortium composed of Maximum 70 partners

Additional information

  • Contact: calls@chips-ju.europa.eu

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Financement
  • Total budget of the call: 20 million euros
  • Amount of the grant: between 4 and 5 million euros
  • Funding rate: up to 50% of the total eligible costs