New Chips calls open: Pilot Line on Advanced Photonic Integrated Circuits

The Chips Joint Undertaking (Chips JU) has opened a new set of three interrelated calls for the set-up of a Pilot Line on Advanced Photonic Integrated Circuits:

• Call for Expression of Interest for the selection of a Hosting Consortium
• Call for proposals for Set-up, integration and process development, funded under the
  Horizon Europe Programme
• Call for proposals for the operational activities of the pilot line, funded under the Digital
  Europe Programme

The proposed pilot line will serve as a critical infrastructure for bridging the gap between laboratory research and industrial-scale production, facilitating the development of reliable, scalable, and cost-effective Photonic Integrated Circuits solutions. It aims to foster collaboration among research institutions, SMEs, and large corporations across Europe, driving innovation, and accelerating the commercialization of Photonic Integrated Circuits technologies. By doing so, it will not only enhance Europe’s competitive edge in a key technological domain but also contribute significantly to the continent’s economic resilience and strategic autonomy in critical technologies

The calls have been opened on 25 July, deadline to submit proposals is 17 September 2024.

Information on the interrelated calls, including the conditions to participate, can be found on the dedicated website of the Chips JU.