Variable Contribution for CHIPS-JU Projects

INSIDE, as one of the private members in the CHIPS Joint Undertaking (CHIPS-JU), contributes to a portion of the operational costs related to the support of KDT and CHIPS projects. This is financed through a Variable Contribution, invoiced to INSIDE members who participate in these projects. 

This contribution is:

• Calculated based on the total potential funding allocated to the member’s project participation, including both EU and national funding components (i.e., the “maximum possible funding”). For more details regarding the calculation click here.
• The Variable Contribution is applicable only to members who are project participants. 
• Invoiced in three instalments spread over time to align with project timelines and funding flows.
• The first instalment is issued one year after the official project start date. For example, for a project beginning in January 2026, the first invoice will be sent in 2027.
• The exact amount may be adjusted depending on the number of industry associations (INSIDE, AENEAS, and EPoSS) the participating organisation is affiliated with. This ensures a fair distribution of contribution when members are part of multiple associations involved in the same ecosystem.

Calculation Formula:

Variable Contribution = (1/3 x Total Funding x Variable Contribution %) / Number of Memberships 

Variable Contribution Percentages (reviewed per year by the General Assembly):

	Full member (SME/RTO/Corporate)	Extraordinary member
2023	1.8%	1.9%
2024	1.8%	1.9%
2025	1.8%	1.9%