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European Chips Act — Portugal National Semiconductor Strategy

Portugal CHIPS Strategy — National Semiconductor (seed)

Funds semiconductor development efforts supporting advanced manufacturing capacity to strengthen real-world implementation.

The Portugal CHIPS Strategy — National Semiconductor Calls is a rolling grant program under which ANI — Agência Nacional de Inovação — issues competitive calls to allocate Portugal's €121 million national envelope for microelectronics and semiconductor R&D, as established by Council of Ministers Resolution No. 12/2024 and governed by Ordinance 444/2025/1. The program aligns with the European Chips

Funds microelectronics and semiconductor R&D projects in Portugal through rolling national calls under the European Chips Act, with a €121 million envelope through 2027.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Multiple per year
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.€121M

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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: ani.pt