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

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

Useful

• Guidelines: Click here
• Other call documents: Click here
• DG website : Click here
• More information: Click here

• 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