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Technologies for optronic detectors

Funds EU development of the next generation of infrared-detector readout chips so Europe isn't dependent on non-EU sensor supply chains.

This is a single-stage EDF Development Action with an indicative 2025 budget of EUR 29,000,000 for this topic, labelled as contributing to the EU's STEP objectives. Because access to advanced CMOS foundries is expensive, the call requires collaboration between the main EU infrared-detector providers rather than a single company going alone. Applications go through the EU Funding & Tenders Portal;

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Each grant below is a distinct funding opportunity with its own eligibility, scope, and deliverables.