EIC Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform (STEP) Scale Up Call
The EIC Strategic Technology for Europe Platform (STEP) Scale Up Call represents an unprecedented opportunity for innovative companies that possess transformative technologies tailored to advancing the strategic technology landscape of Europe. This initiative is especially directed toward entities engaged in digital and deep tech, cleantech, or biotech sectors.
Eligibility Criteria
- Innovative Technology: Does your company have a game-changing innovative technology focused on the development and commercialization of a strategic technology for Europe?
- Initial Investment: Has your company already secured an initial investment and is now looking to raise a major funding round to scale up rapidly and become a global leader?
- Significant Risks: Does the successful commercialization and scaling of your technology or innovation represent significant risks that preclude sufficient financing from market investors?
Companies that affirmatively answer all aforementioned questions are encouraged to consider the EIC STEP Scale Up Call as a potential launchpad to success. The call has been designed to provide substantial funding aimed at catalyzing groundbreaking innovation in strategic technologies, thereby enhancing Europe’s economic, industrial, and technological prowess.
About the STEP Scale Up Call
This call has been introduced as a pilot action following the STEP Regulation, which seeks to address a critical market gap in financing deep tech scale-up companies across Europe. Its primary objective is to inform decisions regarding future support mechanisms for strategic technology initiatives.
Why Should You Apply?
The EIC STEP Scale Up Call presents a unique opportunity tailored for ambitious scale-up companies (SMEs and small mid-caps) that are at the forefront of innovation within Europe’s critical technology sectors.
Financial and Strategic Support
Selected companies under the EIC STEP Scale Up Call are eligible to receive investments ranging from EUR 10 million to EUR 30 million. Such financial backing can substantially accelerate the development and market launch of various technologies, products, or services.
The financial investment provided can empower your company to disrupt established markets and pave the way for the emergence of new ones, positioning your innovation prominently within the competitive landscape.