# Chips EU-calls within semiconductor technologies in 2026

**Funder:** Research Council of Norway
**Deadline:** 16 September 2026
**Consortium:** Required — consortium under Horizon/Chips JU programme, national co-financing alongside European Commission
**Eligible countries:** NO
**Official call:** https://www.forskningsradet.no/en/call-for-proposals/International-joint-calls/chips-eu-calls-within-technologies-2026/
**Last updated:** 6 Sept 2026

## Eligibility & scope

National co-financing scheme for Norwegian participants in Chips JU calls on semiconductor technologies financed by the European Commission's Horizon and Digital Programme.

## Summary

This scheme provides Norwegian national co-financing for organizations participating in Chips Joint Undertaking calls on semiconductor technologies under Horizon Europe and the Digital Europe Programme. It is not a standalone grant but a top-up mechanism: Norwegian entities must join a consortium of at least three organizations from three EU member states applying to a Chips JU call, and this funding covers the Norwegian share of the project. Applicants should already be building or joining an EU-wide semiconductor consortium before applying.

## Who should apply

- Norwegian companies, research institutes or universities working in semiconductor technologies
- Organizations already part of, or actively forming, a Chips JU consortium with partners in at least 3 EU member states
- Applicants targeting Horizon Europe or Digital Europe Programme calls under Chips JU
- Entities needing national co-financing to meet Chips JU cost-sharing rules

## Key dates

- Deadline: 16 September 2026
- Consortium requirement: minimum 3 entities from 3 EU member states

## Tips for applicants

- Secure your Chips JU consortium partners and the underlying EU call submission first, this Norwegian funding is contingent on the main Chips JU application.
- Confirm the EU member state count and entity roles in the consortium agreement before applying, since the 3-country/3-entity minimum is a hard eligibility gate.
- Align the Norwegian budget request tightly with the work package the Norwegian partner leads or contributes to in the EU-level proposal.

## Frequently asked questions

### What does the Research Council of Norway's Chips EU-calls funding cover?

It provides national co-financing for Norwegian participants in Chips Joint Undertaking calls on semiconductor technologies under Horizon Europe and the Digital Europe Programme.

### Who is eligible to apply for this Norwegian Chips JU co-financing?

Norwegian organizations that are part of a consortium with at least three entities from three EU member states applying to a Chips JU call.

### Is a consortium required for this grant?

Yes, a minimum of three entities from three EU member states is required.

### When is the deadline for this funding?

The deadline is 16 September 2026.

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