HORIZON-JU-CHIPS-2025-IA-LEAI-two-stage: Low power Edge AI…

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Who wins calls like this

Based on projects the EU funded on the same subject in this programme.

Who leads the winning projects

SMEs40%
Large companies20%
Research centres20%
Universities20%

€7.0Mtypical EU grant per project

Most common lead countriesGreece, France, Sweden, Germany

Projects funded on similar topics

NeAIxtNext Generation of edge AI crossing technology fields
HORIZON-JU-Chips-2024-1-IA-T1 · 2025 · Official record ↗
€24.6M
NexTArcNext Generation Open Innovations in Trustworthy Embedded AI Architectures for Smart Cities, Mobility and Logistics
HORIZON-JU-Chips-2024-2-RIA-T1 · 2025 · Official record ↗
€8.5M
ENERGIZEEnergy-efficient Neuromorphic 2D Devices and Circuits for Edge AI Computing
HORIZON-JU-Chips-2024-3-RIA · 2024 · Official record ↗
€1.5M
QUEST 6GIntegrating Quantum AI and Reconfigurable Intelligent Systems in 6G Networks
HORIZON-JU-SNS-2025-01-STREAM-B-02 · 2026 · Official record ↗
€7.0M
ViTFOXVision transformers with ferroelectric oxides
HORIZON-JU-Chips-2024-3-RIA · 2024 · Official record ↗
€1.5M

Organisations that keep winning here

Each one links to its EU funding record and the partners it works with: a starting list for building a consortium.

What this call funds

Expected Outcome

Successful proposals are expected to deliver the following outcomes:

Develop AI chip prototypes reaching TRL 6-7, integrating cutting-edge technologies such as non-volatile memories, neuromorphic computing, 3D heterogeneous integration, and photonic connectivity. These prototypes should be tested under real-world conditions and show potential for industrial scaling.
Leverage the advanced capabilities of state-of-the-art infrastructures with fabrication and testing capabilities available within the Union, especially at leading Research and Technology Organisations (RTOs). This includes utilizing the Testing and Experimentation Facility (TEF) for Edge AI hardware (PREVAIL project[1]), a platform designed to accelerate the development of cutting-edge AI solutions, as well as Pilot Lines, including the ones of the Chips for Europe Initiative.
The prototypes should demonstrate robust AI capabilities, including real-time inference, on-device learning, and adaptive decision-making. This enables edge AI systems to process data locally, make decisions, and adapt to changing environments without relying on cloud infrastructure, reducing latency and power consumption.
The prototypes must achieve ultra-low power consumption to ensure energy-efficient AI operations in power-constrained edge environments, particularly for battery-powered devices. The emphasis should be on balancing computing power with energy efficiency.
By advancing AI chips that are energy-efficient and highly secure, the developed technologies should contribute to Europe's digital transformation and help meet sustainability goals.

The ultimate goal of the project should be to drive the development of next-generation edge AI chips that combine high performance with ultra-low power consumption. These chips will enable real-time, on-chip AI capabilities for applications in fields like mobile communication networks (e.g. 6G), autonomous systems, industrial automation, and healthcare, all while aligning with Europe’s sustainability and digitalization goals.

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Eligibility & conditions+

General conditions

1. Admissibility Conditions: Proposal page limit and layout

described in Annex A and Annex E of the Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes.

Proposal page limits and layout: described in Part B of the Application Form available in the Submission System.

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2. Eligible Countries

described in Annex B of the Work Programme General Annexes.

A number of non-EU/non-Associated Countries that are not automatically eligible for funding have made specific provisions for making funding available for their participants in Horizon Europe projects. See the information in the Horizon Europe Programme Guide.

3. Other Eligible Conditions

described in Annex B of the Work Programme General Annexes.

4. Financial and operational capacity and exclusion

described in Annex C of the Work Programme General Annexes.

5a. Evaluation and award: Award criteria, scoring and thresholds

are described in Annex D of the Work Programme General Annexes.

5b. Evaluation and award: Submission and evaluation processes

are described in Annex F of the Work Programme General Annexes and the Online Manual.

5c. Evaluation and award: Indicative timeline for evaluation and grant agreement

described in Annex F of the Work Programme General Annexes.

6. Legal and financial set-up of the grants

described in Annex G of the Work Programme General Annexes.

Specific conditions

described in the [specific topic of the Work Programme]

Application and evaluation forms and model grant agreement (MGA):

Application form templates — the application form specific to this call is available in the Submission System

Standard application form (HE RIA, IA) 

Standard application form (HE RIA IA Stage 1) 

Standard application form (HE CSA) 

Standard application form (HE CSA Stage 1) 

Standard application form (HE RI) 

Standard application form (HE PCP) 

Standard application form (HE PPI) 

Standard application form (HE COFUND) 

Standard application form (HE FPA) 

Standard application form (HE MSCA DN) 

Standard application form (HE MSCA PF) 

Standard application form (HE MSCA SE) 

Standard application form (HE MSCA COFUND) 

Standard application form (HE ERC STG) 

Standard application form (HE ERC COG) 

Standard application form (HE ERC ADG) 

Standard application form (HE ERC POC) 

Standard application form (HE ERC SYG) 

Standard application form (HE EIC PATHFINDER CHALLENGES) 

Standard application form (HE EIC PATHFINDER OPEN) 

Standard application form (HE EIC TRANSITION) 

Evaluation form templates — will be used with the necessary adaptations 

Standard evaluation form (HE RIA, IA) 

Standard evaluation form (HE CSA) 

Standard evaluation form (HE RIA, IA and CSA Stage 1) 

Standard evaluation form (HE PCP PPI) 

Standard evaluation form (HE COFUND) 

Standard evaluation form (HE FPA) 

Standard evaluation form (HE MSCA) 

Standard evaluation form (HE EIC PATHFINDER CHALLENGES) 

Standard evaluation form (HE EIC PATHFINDER OPEN) 

Standard evaluation form (HE EIC TRANSITION) 

Standard evaluation form (HE EIC Accelerator stage 1 - short proposal) 

Standard evaluation form (HE EIC Accelerator stage 2 - full proposal) 

Guidance

HE Programme Guide 

Model Grant Agreements (MGA)

HE MGA 

HE Unit MGA 

Lump Sum MGA 

Operating Grants MGA 

Framework Partnership Agreement FPA 

Call-specific instructions 

Detailed budget table (HE LS) 

Information on financial support to third parties (HE) 

Information on clinical studies (HE) 

Guidance: "Lump sums - what do I need to know?"

Additional documents:

HE Main Work Programme 2023–2025 – 1. General Introduction

HE Main Work Programme 2023–2025 – 2. Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions

HE Main Work Programme 2023–2025 – 3. Research Infrastructures 

HE Main Work Programme 2023–2025 – 4. Health 

HE Main Work Programme 2023–2025 – 5. Culture, creativity and inclusive society 

HE Main Work Programme 2023–2025 – 6. Civil Security for Society 

HE Main Work Programme 2023–2025 – 7. Digital, Industry and Space 

HE Main Work Programme 2023–2025 – 8. Climate, Energy and Mobility 

HE Main Work Programme 2023–2025 – 9. Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment 

HE Main Work Programme 2023–2025 – 10. European Innovation Ecosystems (EIE) 

HE Main Work Programme 2023–2025 – 11. Widening participation and strengthening the European Research Area 

HE Main Work Programme 2023–2025 – 12. Missions 

HE Main Work Programme 2023–2025 – 13. General Annexes 

HE Programme Guide 

HE Framework Programme 2021/695 

HE Specific Programme Decision 2021/764 

EU Financial Regulation 2024/2509

Rules for Legal Entity Validation, LEAR Appointment and Financial Capacity Assessment 

EU Grants AGA — Annotated Model Grant Agreement 

Funding & Tenders Portal Online Manual 

Funding & Tenders Portal Terms and Conditions 

Funding & Tenders Portal Privacy Statement

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Who wins calls like this

Based on projects the EU funded on the same subject in this programme.

Who leads the winning projects

SMEs40%
Large companies20%
Research centres20%
Universities20%

€7.0Mtypical EU grant per project

Most common lead countriesGreece, France, Sweden, Germany

Projects funded on similar topics

NeAIxtNext Generation of edge AI crossing technology fields

HORIZON-JU-Chips-2024-1-IA-T1 · 2025 · Official record ↗

€24.6M

NexTArcNext Generation Open Innovations in Trustworthy Embedded AI Architectures for Smart Cities, Mobility and Logistics

HORIZON-JU-Chips-2024-2-RIA-T1 · 2025 · Official record ↗

€8.5M

ENERGIZEEnergy-efficient Neuromorphic 2D Devices and Circuits for Edge AI Computing

HORIZON-JU-Chips-2024-3-RIA · 2024 · Official record ↗

€1.5M

QUEST 6GIntegrating Quantum AI and Reconfigurable Intelligent Systems in 6G Networks

HORIZON-JU-SNS-2025-01-STREAM-B-02 · 2026 · Official record ↗

€7.0M

ViTFOXVision transformers with ferroelectric oxides

HORIZON-JU-Chips-2024-3-RIA · 2024 · Official record ↗

€1.5M

Organisations that keep winning here

Each one links to its EU funding record and the partners it works with: a starting list for building a consortium.

What this call funds

Expected Outcome

Successful proposals are expected to deliver the following outcomes:

Develop AI chip prototypes reaching TRL 6-7, integrating cutting-edge technologies such as non-volatile memories, neuromorphic computing, 3D heterogeneous integration, and photonic connectivity. These prototypes should be tested under real-world conditions and show potential for industrial scaling.
Leverage the advanced capabilities of state-of-the-art infrastructures with fabrication and testing capabilities available within the Union, especially at leading Research and Technology Organisations (RTOs). This includes utilizing the Testing and Experimentation Facility (TEF) for Edge AI hardware (PREVAIL project[1]), a platform designed to accelerate the development of cutting-edge AI solutions, as well as Pilot Lines, including the ones of the Chips for Europe Initiative.
The prototypes should demonstrate robust AI capabilities, including real-time inference, on-device learning, and adaptive decision-making. This enables edge AI systems to process data locally, make decisions, and adapt to changing environments without relying on cloud infrastructure, reducing latency and power consumption.
The prototypes must achieve ultra-low power consumption to ensure energy-efficient AI operations in power-constrained edge environments, particularly for battery-powered devices. The emphasis should be on balancing computing power with energy efficiency.
By advancing AI chips that are energy-efficient and highly secure, the developed technologies should contribute to Europe's digital transformation and help meet sustainability goals.

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Low power Edge AI Chips

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Low power Edge AI Chips

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What this call funds

Expected Outcome

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