# Chips EU-calls within Semiconductor Technologies 2026

**Funder:** Research Council of Norway
**Deadline:** 10 November 2026
**Consortium:** Required — participation in Chips JU calls co-financed with national research councils
**Frequency:** Annual
**Eligible countries:** NO
**Official call:** https://www.forskningsradet.no/en/call-for-proposals/International-joint-calls/chips-eu-calls-within-technologies-2026/
**Last updated:** 25 Oct 2026

## Eligibility & scope

National co-financing of Norwegian participation in Chips JU semiconductor technology calls under the EU Chips and Horizon programmes; relevant announcements are advertised on the Chips JU Participate website.

## Summary

This Research Council of Norway scheme provides national co-financing for Norwegian participants taking part in Chips Joint Undertaking (Chips JU) calls on semiconductor technologies under Horizon and the Digital Europe Programme. It is aimed at Norwegian research organisations and companies that already plan to join a Chips JU consortium topic and need matching national funding to participate. The scheme runs annually alongside the Chips JU call calendar.

## Who should apply

- Norwegian research institutions, universities or companies applying to a Chips JU call
- Participants in semiconductor technology projects under Horizon or the Digital Europe Programme
- Applicants already identified in or targeting a Chips JU consortium topic
- Organisations based in Norway seeking matching national co-funding

## Key dates

- Deadline: 3 November 2026
- Call runs annually, aligned with Chips JU's Participate website topics

## Tips for applicants

- Check the Chips JU Participate website first to confirm the specific topic and consortium you are joining before applying for national co-financing.
- Align your national application timeline with the underlying Chips JU call deadline, since this scheme funds participation rather than standalone projects.
- Confirm your role and budget share within the Chips JU consortium early, as the co-financing amount depends on your EU-level commitment.

## Frequently asked questions

### What does this Research Council of Norway scheme fund?

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

### Who is eligible to apply?

Norwegian participants taking part in a Chips Joint Undertaking call on semiconductor technologies are eligible.

### When is the deadline for this call?

The deadline is 3 November 2026, and the call runs annually.

### Where do I find the specific topics covered?

Relevant topics are advertised on Chips JU's Participate website, which applicants should check alongside this national co-financing call.

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