How Malta’s Semiconductor Competence Centre is progressing Europe’s chip ambitions

In 2026, the Global Health EDCTP3 Joint Undertaking will fund up to €147 million in research and innovation projects tackling tuberculosis, lower respiratory tract infections, HIV and climate-change-driven infectious diseases, among other topics. The calls for proposals opened for submission on 14 January 2026. 

Europe shifts from lofty ambitions to deliverables at EFECS 2025 – pilot lines, competence centres and cross-border collaboration emerge as practical outputs. The focus is on areas where Europe can lead, strengthening semiconductor competitiveness while Malta showcases unique capabilities and ecosystem value.

The EU is forging more international partnerships around microchip research, design, production and packaging