Info Session on the Chips 2026 Calls on Skills
Responding to the growing semiconductor skills shortage in Europe and the objectives of the European Chips Act, the Chips Joint Undertaking is launching three dedicated Skills-related Calls in July 2026 to support ambitious initiatives in semiconductor education, training, re-skilling, up-skilling and talent development across the European ecosystem.
To help the community better understand these upcoming opportunities and prepare future collaborations, the Chips JU Office, in cooperation with AENEAS, EPoSS and INSIDE is organising the Info Session on the Chips JU 2026 Calls on Skills.
Agenda
14:00 – 14:05 Welcome & Opening
- Matei Arghirescu, Chips JU Office
- Caroline Bedran / Patrick Cogez, AENEAS
Introduction to the Skills Calls context and Europe’s semiconductor talent challenge.
14:05 – 15:00 Block 1: Skills Hubs of Excellence (HoE): Moderated by Patrick Cogez, AENEAS
- Presentation of the Call by the Chips JU Office
- European Commission perspective (Stefano Selleri, DG CONNECT)
- National representatives (TBD)
- Community project idea presentation(s)
- Q&A session
15:00 – 15:05 Short Break
15:05 – 16:00 Block 2: Pilot Federation
Same structure- European Commission perspective (Stefano Selleri, DG CONNECT)
16:00 – 16:05 Short Break
16:05 – 17:00 Block 3: Stimulation of Chip Design
Same structure- European Commission perspective (Marco Ceccarelli, DG CONNECT)
17:00 – 17:05 Closing Remarks
Registration is free of charge and available here.
