The European Chips Design Platform (EuroCDP) has launched its first open call for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in chip design. The initiative provides funding for different stages of chip development, from proof of concept and first silicon prototypes to prototype development, pilot solutions and minimum viable products (MVPs).
The call is particularly relevant to Lithuanian companies operating in the fabless chip design sector that want to advance their technologies and strengthen their position in the European semiconductor ecosystem.
Two Funding Levels
EuroCDP offers two funding levels to support projects at different stages of development:
- Level 1 – Proof of Concept: up to EUR 100,000 per project, covering 100% of eligible costs. This funding supports concept validation and the production of a first silicon prototype using Multi-Project Wafer (MPW) manufacturing.
- Level 2 – Prototype, Pilot Solution or MVP Development: up to EUR 8 million per project, covering up to 35% of eligible costs. When combined with national or other public funding, total public support may reach up to 70%.
Eligible costs may include EDA tool licences, silicon IP blocks, computing resources, chip design expertise, chip manufacturing and testing.
Who Can Apply?
The call is open to EU-based small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating in the fabless chip design sector and established in a country eligible for Horizon Europe funding.
One of the key requirements is that critical chip design activities must be carried out by the company’s own team in eligible countries.
For Level 2 projects, applicants should also assess their funding needs and explore national co-funding opportunities in advance.
Application Deadline
The first application deadline is 12 January 2027, at 17:00 Brussels time (CET).
Applications must be submitted in English via the EuroCDP platform portal.
The Lithuanian Chips Competence Centre, ChipsC²-LT, encourages Lithuanian chip design companies to explore the call requirements and consider whether this funding opportunity could help advance their projects.
For detailed information on funding conditions, eligibility requirements, eligible costs, application documents and the evaluation process, please refer to the document below.
Download the call documentation
Official EuroCDP call information: https://eurocdp.eu/grant
Enquiries: info@eurocdp.eu