SPIN-CHIP
Launched in June 2026, SPIN-CHIP is a project selected under the European Union’s CHIPS JU programme and coordinated by Thales. Its objective is to demonstrate the potential of magnetic tunnel junctions in the next generation of “made in EU” chips — more efficient, more sensitive, faster.
BY THE NUMBERS, THIS PROJECT REPRESENTS:
23.8
Millions
TOTAL INVESTMENT
4
TECHNICAL PILLARS
3
PRIORITY SECTORS
32
INDUSTRIAL AND ACADEMIC PARTNERS AND ASSOCIATES
TECHNICAL PILLARS
Memory: SPIN-CHIP is developing a high-density magnetic random-access memory (MRAM) specifically designed to withstand radiation. Primarily intended for space applications, this technology leverages MTJs as non-volatile storage solutions, combining performance and robustness in extreme environments.
Computing: The project explores the creation of stochastic magnetic tunnel junctions, paving the way for new computing architectures. Stochastic neural accelerators, probabilistic Ising machines, these innovations directly target improved energy efficiency for embedded artificial intelligence, a key challenge for edge computing deployments.
Sensing: SPIN-CHIP is also refining ultra-sensitive magnetic sensors for precision biomedical applications. Cardiac activity monitoring is among the priority use cases, illustrating how spintronics can transform the medical devices of tomorrow.
RF Signal Processin : Finally, the project explores multifunctional magnetic tunnel junctions for radiofrequency signal processing, with applications in secure communications, a strategic area for defence and critical infrastructures.
THREE STRATEGIC SECTORS
The first use cases identified by the consortium cover markets with high societal and industrial stakes: health, space and security. Dedicated performance indicators measure the real-world impact of developments.
FUNDING
SPIN-CHIP represents a total investment of €23.8M, co-funded by the European Commission (35%), BPI through the IDEMO Europe programme (55%), and a co-funding contribution from the SPIN Research Programme for French partners.
LIST OF PARTNERS AND ASSOCIATES
List of partners:
THALES FR – Coordinateur
Commissariat à l’Énergie Atomique et aux Énergies
Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique
IC’ALPS SAS FR
NANOXPLORE FR
INTERUNIVERSITAIR MICRO-ELECTRONICA CENTRUM BE
MAGICS TECHNOLOGIES BE
Université Catholique de Louvain BE
Vertical Compute SRL BE
AARHUS Universitet DK
FRAUNHOFER GESELLSCHAFT ZUR FORDERUNG DER ANG DE
Infineon Technologies AG DE
Singulus Technologies AG DE
3D-Micromac AG DE
POLITECNICO DI BARI IT
UNIVERSITA DELLA CALABRIA IT
UNIVERSITA DEGLI STUDI DI MESSINA IT
OPT/NET BV NL
STICHTING RADBOUD UNIVERSITEIT NL
CardioId Technologies LDA PT
Beyond Vision – SISTEMAS MOVEIS AUTONOMOS DE REA PT
INESC MICROSISTEMAS E NANOTECNOLOGIAS – INSTITUTO PT
INTERNATIONAL IBERIAN NANOTECHNOLOGY LABORATO PT
VOCSENS BE
Project Management in Research Rosqvist & Widforss AB SE
SYDDANSK UNIVERSITET
ANTECNICA SRLS
Alexandra Espinosa Hortelano ES
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