Chips JU (Joint Undertaking) is a European partnership that funds research and innovation projects along the entire value chain, from semiconductors and electronic systems to embedded software, system integration and solutions for end users and industrial applications.
The flagship event EFECS will now be held in Helsinki on December 2-3, 2026. The travel grant is funded through the Swedish research and innovation program Advanced digitalisation.
Read about Chips JU at the partnerhip's website
About the conference
At EFECS you will have the opportunity to meet leading companies, decision-makers, innovators and other actors across Europe's entire electronics and semiconductor ecosystem.
The conference brings together representatives from organisations working on everything from advanced materials for next-generation semiconductors and software developers of AI platforms to end-users in industry or the public sector.
Learn about the latest developments, make new European contacts and explore opportunities for future innovation and research collaborations.
Who can apply for the travel grant?
The travel grant is an opportunity for Swedish small and medium enterprises to participate in EFECS.
The grant is part of Vinnova's assignment to strengthen Sweden's participation in Horisont Europa and gives Swedish companies the opportunity to step out into the European ecosystem. Technology and development areas addressed by Chips JU are also prioritized by the program Avancerad digitalistion.
How to apply
Funding of a maximum of SEK 15,000 per company can be applied for by Swedish small and medium enterprises operating in one or more areas relevant to the conference. The grant can only be used to cover direct costs related to the trip, not working time.
The number of companies that can be granted funding is limited, therefore applications are assessed on an ongoing basis. Funding is granted to companies that Vinnova deems relevant to the conference content according to the About the conference section, until the allocated funds are exhausted.
To register your interest in applying for a travel grant, contact staffan.nystrom@vinnova.se.
The last day to apply for funding is November 13, 2026.
About Advanced digitalisation
This the call for proposals is part of the innovation and research program Advanced digitalisation, an effort from Vinnova in collaboration with industry, which mobilizes actors from different parts of society towards common objective. The travel grant is part of the program's efforts for international collaboration.