Appel à projets : "Projet important d’intérêt européen commun (PIIEC) sur les technologies avancées des semiconducteurs (AST)"

Résumé

This call invites applications for the Important Project of Common European Interest (PIIEC) on Advanced Semiconductor Technologies (AST), open until 1 September 2026. Eligible applicants include SMEs, large enterprises, research organizations, and other entities that can participate as direct participants or associated partners, requiring cross-border collaborations and contributing to one of three workstreams (Growing, Diversifying, Enabling) addressing AI, security, automation, and sustainability in semiconductor development. Projects should span 2027–2032 for R&D and FID activities, with direct participants required to present a minimum eligible expense base of €150M.

This call is a near-perfect match for Acme Corporation: it is a French national application window for the IPCEI on Advanced Semiconductor Technologies (IPCEI-AST), directly targeting the semiconductor sector which is Acme's core domain. Eligible applicants are broad ('All'), but the call requires consortium participation with effective cross-border collaboration involving partners in at least one other European country — Acme's multi-country European footprint makes this highly feasible. The critical eligibility criterion to verify is the 'effective transfrontier collaboration' requirement, meaning Acme must identify genuine technical partners in other EU member states (not merely subsidiaries). The deadline of September 1, 2026 is approximately 14 months away, leaving meaningful preparation time but requiring early partner identification and template completion. Acme should begin now by contacting Bpifrance and the DGE to assess project maturity requirements and identify consortium partners across its target European regions.

Scores détaillés

Strong GO — this is a direct, actionable French call for the IPCEI on Advanced Semiconductor Technologies, perfectly aligned with Acme's core semiconductor R&D focus and European geographic footprint; initiate partner identification and pre-notification preparation immediately.

Description

Cet appel à projets a pour objectif d’identifier les projets candidats au PIIEC AST en vue de leur sélection.