US-UK and Germany-UK collaborative research: seed funding in semiconductor security

Objectives: This grant aims to foster international collaboration between the UK and either the US or Germany in semiconductor security. It provides funding for collaborative projects and short-term visits to enhance research in this field, encouraging knowledge exchange and innovation. Projects are expected to lead to tangible outcomes, such as joint research papers, joint funding proposals, or new knowledge on tools and techniques related to semiconductor security. The initiative emphasizes developing partnerships, especially involving early-career researchers or post-doctoral researchers, with the expectation of fostering advancements in secure semiconductor technologies.