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International collaboration EU and Japan on semiconductors
Digital Europe Programme · DIGITAL-JU-CHIPS-2026-SG-JAPAN
Grants for EU-Japan semiconductor projects on advanced 2.5D/3D packaging, integrated photonics and standard chiplet interfaces.
What is this call about?
The topic funds EU-Japan collaboration on advanced heterogeneous integration, including 2.5D and 3D packaging and integrated photonics for AI, and on standardised chiplet interfaces. Work should be validated in laboratory and pilot settings with semiconductor manufacturing use cases.
What does this call fund?
The topic supports collaboration between the EU and Japan on semiconductor technologies, with a focus on advanced integration and chiplet interoperability.
Expected outcomes
- Advanced heterogeneous integration, in particular 2.5D and 3D packaging and integrated photonics, to support AI functionalities.
- Standardised chiplet interfaces that enable interoperability and foster a dynamic chiplet ecosystem.
- Outcomes should have a direct and immediate impact on European industry.
Scope of the work
Projects should demonstrate solutions in both laboratory and pilot environments, with verification in semiconductor manufacturing use cases. The centre of gravity of the work should be at Technology Readiness Levels 5 to 7. Proposals also need to facilitate knowledge transfer and promote stakeholder engagement through industry workshops, publications and networking events.
Type of action and funding
The topic is implemented as a simple grant. The EU contribution per project ranges from €3,000,000 to €5,000,000, and two projects are expected to be funded.
What are the key facts?
- Topic budget
- €5,000,000
- Minimum amount per project
- €3,000,000
- Maximum amount per project
- €5,000,000
- Call code
- DIGITAL-JU-CHIPS-2026-SG-JAPAN
- Programme
- Digital Europe Programme
- Expected number of projects
- 2
Who can apply for this call?
- The call text sets no conditions of its own on who can apply; the general eligibility conditions of the programme apply.
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When is the deadline?
8 December 2026 (33 days)
24 September 2026 (single-stage call).
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Source: EU Funding & Tenders Portal and the official call documents. Official call page Last updated 15 October 2026.