Sept. 25, 2024 — This week, the Chips Joint Undertaking (Chips JU) opened calls to support semiconductor research and innovation initiatives. This is the first such call in quantum technologies to step up investment in frontier technologies, in particular quantum chips for computing and sensing.

EU funding for this call of €65 million (~US$72.54 million) is expected to be matched by the participating states of the Chips JU. This is part of the €200 million EU investment in quantum chips envisaged under the Chips JU over the next three years.

The call will select projects for the development and manufacturing-of quantum technologies to enhance innovation in Europe and pave the way for establishing a manufacturing supply chain for quantum chips in Europe.

Real-world applications include solving complex optimization problems in logistics and supply chain management, accelerating drug discovery through molecular simulations, enhancing cybersecurity with advanced encryption methods, and improving artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms.

The closing date for proposals for these calls is January 21, 2025 at 17:00 CET.

Interested organizations can apply for funding through the Funding and Tender Opportunities portal and the Chips JU website.

More detailed information about the calls and the application process:

• Call for establishing Framework Partnership Agreement(s) for Developing Quantum Chip Technology for Stability Pilots
• Call for establishing Framework Partnership Agreement(s) for developing Quantum Chip Technology for high-quality Trapped Ions Pilot

For more background information:

• Chips Joint Undertaking (Chips JU)
• Quantum – Policy page
• Quantum and supercomputing – Fact page
• European Chips Act – Policy page
• European Chips Act – Fact page

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Source: European Commission