Horizon Europe Chips Joint Undertaking 2026
Funding calls under the CHIPS-JU work programme with up to €70m available for the largest projects.
Key facts
- Funding amount
- Up to €70m for the largest single projects, with other project costs starting from €0.5m
- Deadline
- 31 Mar 2027
- Region
- UK-wide
- Business type
- Innovative businesses & R&D-led teams
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Plain English summary
UK businesses, universities and research organisations have expanded opportunities to participate in the Horizon Europe Chips Joint Undertaking (Chips JU). This programme offers a €1.3 billion funding pot for semiconductor R&D, with specific calls for proposals in areas like power electronics, photonics, health technologies, AI, and quantum chips. UK government co-funding of up to £35 million is available, encouraging UK organisations to form strong European consortia and apply.
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Who this is best for
- Innovative businesses & R&D-led teams
- Organisations based in UK-wide
- Projects aligned with innovation funding
- Teams seeking funding around Up to €70m for the largest single projects, with other project costs starting from €0.5m
Who should not apply
- Individuals applying in a personal capacity (unless explicitly permitted)
- Applicants who cannot meet the official eligibility criteria below
Eligibility checklist
Tick what applies to your organisation before applying.
- Consortia of at least three independent legal entities from different countries, including one EU Member State, with at least one UK registered business.
- Academic institutions cannot lead or work alone.
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