Deadline: 07-May-2026
The Chips JU Programme is inviting applications for collaborative innovation projects in Electronic Components and Systems (ECS) across Europe. Through Innovation Fund Denmark, Danish participants in successful projects can receive up to €650,000 per Danish partner, with up to €1.3 million per project if a Danish organisation serves as project coordinator.
Chips JU Programme at a Glance
The Chips JU Programme supports collaborative European projects that strengthen innovation in Electronic Components and Systems (ECS).
This call is especially relevant for Danish industrial consortia and research partners seeking funding for projects involving new technologies, pilot lines, demonstrators, test beds, and innovation pilots in the ECS ecosystem.
Key focus areas:
- Electronic Components and Systems (ECS)
- ECS value chain integration
- Cross-disciplinary collaboration
- Pilot lines and test beds
- Demonstrators and innovation pilots
- Full-scale testing zones
- Advanced technology development
- Industrial innovation in Europe
What is the Chips JU Programme?
The Chips JU Programme is a European funding opportunity that supports collaborative projects designed to advance innovation in the Electronic Components and Systems (ECS) sector.
The programme encourages projects that strengthen the ECS value chain by supporting the development, testing, and scaling of new or improved technologies, products, processes, methods, tools, and services.
For Danish participants, Innovation Fund Denmark provides national co-funding to organisations involved in projects that are successfully selected under this call.
Funding Available
Funding for Danish participants is provided through Innovation Fund Denmark.
Maximum national funding:
- Up to €650,000 per project when there is more than one Danish partner
- Maximum €650,000 per Danish partner
- If a Danish organisation is the project coordinator, the maximum national funding increases to €1,300,000 per project
- The €650,000 cap per Danish partner still applies
Minimum funding:
- €50,000 per Danish partner
Important note:
- EU co-funding is separate and not included in these national funding limits
This means Danish applicants can combine national co-funding with the wider European project funding structure, depending on the approved project arrangement.
Who is Eligible?
The call is targeted at Danish industrial consortia participating in Chips JU collaborative projects.
Eligible Danish applicants may include:
- Large enterprises
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)
- Universities
- Research institutes
- Public organizations
Who can receive support?
All Danish organisations directly involved in project activities are eligible to apply for support through Innovation Fund Denmark, provided they are part of a successfully selected project under the Chips JU call.
What Kind of Projects Does the Programme Support?
The call supports collaborative ECS innovation projects with strong industrial and technological relevance.
Priority project areas include:
- ECS value chain integration
- Cross-disciplinary collaboration
- Pilot lines and test beds
- Demonstrators
- Innovation pilots
- Zones of full-scale testing
- Development of new or improved technologies, methods, products, processes, tools, and services
This means the programme is suited to projects that move beyond early-stage ideas and focus on practical testing, validation, and industrial application.
What Costs Can Be Covered?
Innovation Fund Denmark can support a range of eligible project costs for Danish participants.
Eligible costs may include:
- Salaries
- Travel
- Subcontracting
- Materials
- Communication and knowledge sharing
- Other project-related expenses
- Overheads (according to applicable rates)
Applicants should ensure that all budget items are clearly linked to project activities and comply with funding rules.
Why This Programme Matters
The Chips JU Programme is important because it supports European collaboration in a strategically critical technology sector.
Electronic Components and Systems are essential for:
- Semiconductors and microelectronics
- Digital infrastructure
- Advanced manufacturing
- Automotive technologies
- Industrial automation
- Smart systems and connected devices
For Danish organisations, this funding creates an opportunity to participate in high-value European innovation projects while reducing financial barriers through national co-funding.
Key benefits include:
- Access to European innovation partnerships
- Support for industrial and applied R&D collaboration
- Funding for pilot lines, demonstrators, and test environments
- Stronger position in the ECS value chain
- Greater opportunities for commercialization and scaling
- Enhanced collaboration between industry and research institutions
How to Apply
Danish applicants should prepare to join or build a strong collaborative consortium for the Chips JU call and ensure alignment with national co-funding requirements.
Suggested application steps:
- Build or join a Chips JU consortium
Form a collaborative project team involving relevant industrial and research partners. - Confirm Danish partner roles
Clearly define the role of each Danish organisation and whether a Danish entity will act as project coordinator. - Align the project with ECS priorities
Make sure the proposal addresses areas such as pilot lines, test beds, demonstrators, or innovation pilots. - Prepare a strong technical and innovation case
Clearly explain the technology, industrial relevance, expected outcomes, and value chain impact. - Develop the Danish co-funding budget
Ensure the requested national funding fits within the €50,000 minimum and the €650,000 per partner cap. - Check coordinator advantage
If a Danish organisation is leading the project, confirm whether the project can qualify for up to €1.3 million in national funding. - Submit a complete and compliant proposal
Make sure both the European project requirements and Danish co-funding rules are addressed.
Tips for Applicants
To improve your chances:
- Build a balanced consortium with strong industrial relevance
- Focus on practical innovation and deployment, not only research
- Clearly explain how the project strengthens the ECS value chain
- Use realistic budgets linked to eligible costs
- Highlight pilot, demonstrator, or testing components
- Show strong collaboration between industry, universities, and research institutes
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Avoid these common errors:
- Submitting a project with weak alignment to ECS priorities
- Focusing only on academic research without clear industrial application
- Overlooking the €650,000 per Danish partner cap
- Confusing national co-funding with EU co-funding
- Providing vague work packages without clear testing or innovation outcomes
- Failing to define the coordinator role clearly
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is the maximum funding available for Danish participants?
The maximum national funding is €650,000 per Danish partner. A project can receive up to €650,000 total if there is more than one Danish partner, or up to €1,300,000 per project if a Danish organisation is the project coordinator.
2. Is EU co-funding included in the national funding cap?
No. EU co-funding is not included in the national funding limits provided by Innovation Fund Denmark.
3. What is the minimum funding per Danish partner?
The minimum funding amount is €50,000 per partner.
4. Who can apply for Danish co-funding?
Eligible applicants include large enterprises, SMEs, universities, research institutes, and public organizations in Denmark that are directly involved in project activities.
5. What types of projects are suitable?
Projects should focus on Electronic Components and Systems (ECS) and may include pilot lines, test beds, demonstrators, innovation pilots, full-scale testing zones, and new or improved technologies or processes.
6. What costs can be funded?
Eligible costs include salaries, travel, subcontracting, materials, communication and knowledge sharing, other project expenses, and overheads.
7. Why is this programme important for Danish organisations?
It helps Danish organisations join strategic European ECS projects, strengthen industrial innovation, and access national co-funding to support participation in advanced technology development.
Final Takeaway
The Chips JU Programme 2026 is a valuable opportunity for Danish industrial consortia, SMEs, universities, research institutes, and public organisations to take part in European ECS innovation projects.
With national co-funding from Innovation Fund Denmark of up to €650,000 per Danish partner and up to €1.3 million per project when a Danish organisation coordinates, this call is well suited for ambitious projects involving pilot lines, test beds, demonstrators, and advanced ECS innovation.
For more information, visit Innovation Fund Denmark.
