A major new funding opportunity has opened for researchers working at the cutting edge of semiconductors and quantum technologies. Through the HTSM Call titled “Heterogeneous development solutions for semiconductors & scaling of quantum technologies”, NWO and Holland High Tech are inviting research consortia to submit ambitious, collaborative proposals that strengthen the Netherlands’ technological leadership. Strategic investment in key national technologies Semiconductor and quantum technologies are cornerstones of the Dutch government’s National Technology Strategy, underpinning future advances in computing, communication, security and industrial competitiveness. To accelerate both fundamental insight and real-world application, NWO and Holland High Tech have jointly committed €11.85m to this call. The funding is evenly split: half is reserved for semiconductor-focused research, while the remaining budget supports projects dedicated to advancing quantum technologies. By balancing these two domains, the call aims to reinforce the entire innovation chain – from materials and design to manufacturing and scalability. Two research tracks with strong industrial relevance The call is structured around two complementary research areas. The first centres on heterogeneous integration in semiconductor systems. Researchers are …