Call for proposals for Set-up, integration and process development

Call for proposals for Set-up, integration and process development

TOPIC ID: HORIZON-Chips-2024-RIA-CPL-5

Type of grant: Call for proposals

General information

Programme: Horizon Europe Framework Programme (HORIZON)

Call: HORIZON-Chips-2024-RIA-CPL-5 (HORIZON-Chips-2024-RIA-CPL-5)

Type of action: HORIZON-JU-RIA HORIZON JU Research and Innovation Actions

Type of MGA: HORIZON Action Grant Budget-Based [HORIZON-AG]

Status: Forthcoming

Deadline model: single-stage

Planned Opening Date: 25 July 2024

Deadline dates: 17 September 2024 17:00 (Brussels time)

Topic description

To address these challenges and opportunities, there is a pressing need to establish a dedicated pilot line for Photonic Integrated Circuits within Europe. This initiative will focus on advancing PIC technologies beyond the current state-of-the-art, particularly extending operational wavelengths from the near-infrared into the visible and mid-infrared spectrums. This expansion is crucial for tapping into new application areas such as biomedical imaging, quantum computing, and environmental sensing, which require specific wavelengths for optimal performance.

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.

General conditions

The following information are all described in theAppendix 4of the Chips JU Work Programme

1. Admissibility conditions

• Proposal page limits and layout

2. Eligible countries

3. Other eligibility conditions

4. Financial and operational capacity and exclusion

5.Evaluation and award:

• Award criteria, scoring and thresholds

• Submission and evaluation processes

• Indicative timeline for evaluation and grant agreement

6. Legal and financial set-up of the grants

Specific conditions

7. Specific conditions

Start submission

The submission system is planned to be opened on the date stated on the topic header.

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