Microelectronic – Front-End Module (FEM)

Costs related to the design, development, specification, and validation of FEM modules and components

Expenses for personnel, equipment, materials, testing, and demonstrations

Costs for collaboration with Chips JU pilot lines, technology analysis, packaging, and integration

Dissemination, communication, and project management costs

Subject to eligibility as defined in Horizon Europe General Annexes

Proposals will be evaluated based on advance in FEM design for the FR3 spectrum, addressing integration, performance, and energy efficiency objectives.

Award criteria include: excellence, impact (including SME and IKOP objectives), and quality and efficiency of the implementation.

For equally ranked proposals, SME participation and level of IKOP may be used as additional tie-breakers.

Gender dimension in R&I to be considered in the proposal content where relevant.

Entities established in Russia, Belarus, or non-government-controlled territories of Ukraine are excluded.

Entities assessed as high-risk suppliers of mobile network equipment or those owned/controlled by such suppliers are excluded.

Entities controlled by non-eligible countries which do not provide required guarantees cannot participate.

Entities more than 50% owned by Russian legal persons (regardless of where established) are ineligible.

Participants will be subject to standard Horizon Europe reporting and monitoring requirements, including technical and financial reporting as described in the Model Grant Agreement.

Special reporting on collaboration with Chips JU pilot lines, industrialization plans, and demonstration of outcomes is expected.

Submission of single-stage proposals via the European Commission Funding & Tenders Portal.

Completion of a call-specific application form, including a mandatory compliance table.

Evaluation procedure follows Horizon Europe rules with possible call-specific adaptations.

A complete technical proposal (max 70 pages) addressing all expected outcomes, objectives, and eligibility requirements.

Detailed work plan including collaboration agreements, industry/academic partners, compliance with budget and participation conditions.

Proof of legal status and eligibility for all participating entities.

Gender equality plan for public bodies, research organizations, and higher education institutions.