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Pre-announcement: Open-source semiconductor security platform development

One-year research projects to inform an open-source hardware security platform.

ClosedEngineering and Physical Sciences Research CouncilUnited Kingdom

This funding opportunity will fund targeted one-year research projects running in parallel with development of the initial platform architecture design. Projects must advance semiconductor security and produce outputs relevant to development of the open-source platform.

The opportunity is for projects led by a project lead who satisfies EPSRC standard eligibility rules. You must be based at a UK …

In scope: targeted one-year research projects that advance semiconductor security and produce outputs relevant to development of the open-source platform, including semiconductor security vulnerabilities, attacks and mitigations; security-aware EDA tools; hardware security design methodologies; and other approaches that improve the security of semiconductor systems. The future funding opportunity will focus on evaluating and improving the security of the initial platform design and processes.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.One-off
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.12 months
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.—
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.£2.5M

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Last verified: 27 Aug 2026Funder reference: ukri-post-202516Source: www.ukri.org