AI chip demonstrators for EU compute infrastructure
Summary
Topic DIGITAL-JU-CHIPS-2026-AI1-SG under the Digital Europe programme concerns functional PCB-level demonstrators of working AI chip prototypes designed by EU fabless companies and physically integrated with their system partners. The expected outcomes include validation on a common EU evaluation platform provided by the Topic X.B consortium, with comparative evidence on key performance indicators. A shortlist of European AI chip solutions is also expected to receive the AI Compute Excellence label and qualify to proceed to full rack development under Topic X.A2.
The call is open to applicants from Cyprus as an EU Member State, subject to the eligibility conditions of the specific call. Applications are submitted through the EU Funding & Tenders portal by 1 December 2026. The supplied extract gives a date only and does not verify a closing time or timezone; check the official call page for those details.
- Deadline extended from 27 Oct 2026, 18:00 · Cyprus time to 1 Dec 2026.Confirm closing time in the official notice.
How to apply
This call concerns demonstrators of AI chip prototypes for EU compute infrastructure. Applications from Cyprus are open subject to the call’s eligibility conditions.
- Submit the application through the EU Funding & Tenders portal by 27 October 2026.
- Applicants from Cyprus, as an EU member state, subject to the eligibility conditions of the specific call.
- How to apply
- Online
This guide is compiled from public information and is unofficial. Check the official page for the current requirements.
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Original text
AI chip demonstrators for EU compute infrastructure EU programme: Digital Europe Call topic: DIGITAL-JU-CHIPS-2026-AI1-SG Submission deadline date: 2026-12-01 (date only; the search API does not verify a closing time. Check the official call page for the clock and timezone; do not infer midnight.) Applications are submitted through the EU Funding & Tenders portal. Open to applicants from Cyprus as an EU member state, subject to each call's eligibility conditions. Expected Outcome: The expected outcomes of this topic are : Functional demonstrators of working AI chip prototypes (PCB-level) designed by EU fabless companies and physically integrated with their system partners. Validation of AI chip solutions on a common EU evaluation platform (provided by the Topic X.B consortium), delivering comparative evidence on key performance indicators. A shortlist of European AI chip solutions awarded the AI Compute Excellence label and qualified to proceed to full rack development under Topic X.A2.
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