HORIZON-EIC-2023-ACCELERATORCHALLENGES-05
EIC Accelerator Challenge: Emerging semiconductor or quantum technology components
Plain-language summary
EIC Accelerator Challenge for emerging semiconductor or quantum technology components funding under Horizon Europe.
This call supports innovative projects developing emerging semiconductor or quantum technology components. It is part of the EIC Accelerator program with multiple cut-off dates. The focus is on digital agenda and artificial intelligence technologies.
Likely relevant for
- Deep tech startups
- Quantum technology developers
- Semiconductor component innovators
- AI technology companies
Project signals
Emerging semiconductor componentsQuantum technology componentsDigital agenda alignmentArtificial intelligence integration
What it funds
- Development and commercialization of emerging semiconductor components
- Development and commercialization of quantum technology components
- Projects aligned with digital agenda and AI priorities
Expected outcomes
- Innovative semiconductor or quantum technology components ready for market
- Acceleration of deep tech startups and scaleups
- Advancement in digital and AI-enabled technologies
Who can apply / participate
- Startups
- SMEs
- Scaleups
- Typically single applicants or small consortia under EIC Accelerator
- Applicants must be established in EU Member States or associated countries
- Must meet EIC Accelerator eligibility criteria
- Focus on breakthrough innovation and market potential
- Exact consortium size limits
- Specific funding rates and budget ceilings
Must check before shortlisting
- Specific eligibility criteria for EIC Accelerator
- Budget and funding rates
- Consortium requirements if any
- Exact submission deadlines and cut-off details
Money
Budget details and funding rates are not clearly stated and must be checked in official documents.
Application notes
- Multiple cut-off dates allow repeated submissions until the deadline.
- Standard EIC Accelerator application documents required
- Compliance with Horizon Europe rules
- Prepare application aligned with semiconductor or quantum tech challenge
- Submit before cut-off dates
- Follow EIC Accelerator evaluation process
- Check specific eligibility and evaluation criteria
- Funding is competitive and selective
Derived from official EU Funding portal source · updated 2 Jul 2026, 10:22 UTC. Use this as a shortlisting aid; the official call text remains authoritative.
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