Deadline Date: September 24, 2026
The European Commission is currently accepting applications to support projects that strengthen vocational education and training for the semiconductor sector across Europe.
The programme focuses on networking European vocational education and training (VET) providers, mutual recognition of international training, qualification and certification systems, semiconductor technician skills development, re-skilling and lifelong learning, micro-credentials, industry-aligned training, cross-border collaboration, recognised accreditation across Member States, skills portability, attracting extra-EU workers, and strengthening the semiconductor workforce.
The programme supports projects that establish a Pilot Federation to connect European VET providers focused on vocational training in the semiconductor sector. The federation will help manage and facilitate the mutual recognition of international systems for training, qualification, and certification for semiconductor technicians.
Projects should contribute to bridging the shortage of qualified technicians by supporting re-skilling, up-skilling, and lifelong learning while making better use of the available workforce.
The programme also encourages the development of a comprehensive overview of semiconductor micro-credentials and training providers across Europe. It supports the creation of a scalable network of VET providers and an industry-aligned micro-credentials ecosystem that addresses regional and national workforce needs.
In addition, projects should promote cross-border collaboration by supporting recognised accreditation across Member States and encouraging skills portability. They may also contribute to attracting workers from regions outside the European Union through relevant European initiatives.
The total available funding under this call is €5,000,000, with grant amounts ranging from €3,000,000 to €5,000,000.
Eligible applicants must meet the programme’s eligibility requirements under the DIGITAL Europe Programme, including the applicable participation and security conditions for legal entities established in eligible countries.
For more information, visit European Commission.
