Equity European Union
EIC STEP Scale Up
EIC Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform (STEP)
Apply / official page ↗Typical funding
Investments between about €10M and €30M per company.
Maximum
€30M per company, aiming to catalyse rounds of €50M or above.
Startup stage
Scale‑up stage deep‑tech companies seeking large growth rounds.
Sector focus
Critical technologies such as defence, energy, advanced materials and more.
Overview
Equity instrument providing major investments to promising companies to help them secure larger private co‑investment rounds and become global leaders.
Who's eligible
SMEs, startups, spin‑offs and small mid‑caps driving innovation in critical areas, with pre‑commitments from private investors.
How to apply
Apply via EU Funding & Tenders portal under STEP Scale Up calls, aligning with scheduled deadlines.
Good to know
Complementary to Accelerator grants; focuses on major equity boosts for top EU scale‑ups.