DIGITAL-2023-SKILLS-04-SEMICONDUCTORS

Reinforcing skills in semiconductors

Status
open for submission
Programme
Digital Europe Programme (DIGITAL)
Action type
DIGITAL Simple Grants
Opens
11 May 2023
Deadline
26 Sep 2023
Fetched
15 Jul 2026, 07:18 UTC
Plain-language summary

Funding to reinforce semiconductor skills through education, training, and innovation in Europe.

This call supports projects that strengthen skills in the semiconductor sector. It focuses on education, vocational training, and knowledge transfer. The aim is to address industry needs and promote technological innovation in Europe.

Likely relevant for

  • Higher education institutions
  • Vocational training providers
  • Universities
  • SMEs in semiconductor sector
  • Technology transfer organizations
  • Education and training networks

Project signals

Semiconductor skills developmentCurricular education activitiesTechnology and knowledge transferTraining of trainers and multipliersAddressing labour market needs in semiconductors

What it funds

  • Projects reinforcing skills in semiconductors and microelectronics
  • Development and transfer of educational results and products
  • Continuing professional training and vocational education
  • Design and implementation of innovative master or higher education programmes
  • Training of trainers and multipliers in semiconductor technologies
  • Promotion and awareness raising on semiconductor technologies and careers

Expected outcomes

  • Improved quality and relevance of semiconductor education
  • Enhanced cooperation between education and industry
  • Increased availability of skilled professionals in semiconductor sector
  • Strengthened European semiconductor ecosystem through skills development
  • Better alignment of curricula with emerging technological trends

Who can apply / participate

  • Higher education institutions
  • Vocational education and training providers
  • Research organizations
  • SMEs
  • Industry associations
  • Non-profit organizations involved in education and training
  • Single-stage submission model; consortium requirements unclear, check call text
  • Focus on European Union member states and associated countries
  • Eligibility criteria to be verified in official call documents
  • Exact consortium size and composition
  • Specific funding rates and budget limits

Must check before shortlisting

  • Specific eligibility criteria and applicant types
  • Budget and funding rates
  • Consortium requirements if any
  • Exact scope and expected outcomes

Money

Budget details and funding rates are not stated in the source and must be checked in the official call documents.

Application notes

  • Single-stage submission model.

Derived from official EU Funding portal source · updated 2 Jul 2026, 08:22 UTC. Use this as a shortlisting aid; the official call text remains authoritative.

Official source text

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