EIC STEP Scale Up

Due: Dec 15, 2025

$30,000,000

Description

The EIC STEP Scale Up call presents a unique opportunity for ambitious scale-up companies (SMEs and small mid-caps) with game-changing innovations in Europe's critical technology areas. It offers a powerful combination of financial and strategic support designed to propel your groundbreaking solution to the forefront of these sectors. The companies selected under the EIC STEP Scale Up call can receive investments ranging from EUR 10 to EUR 30 million. This investment can significantly accelerate the development and market launch...

Estimated Total Program Funding$300,000,000Expected Number of Awards15Award Ceiling$30,000,000Award Floor$10,000,000

Eligible Applicants- Small Business

Additional Eligibility Information

Eligible applicants are single companies classified as SMEs or small mid-caps (up to 499 employees) established within a Member State or an Associated Country. For other eligibility criteria, see https://eic.ec.europa.eu/document/download/5e1eb75f-e437-477f-9ee9-ef54ff6387fd_en?filename=EIC%20Work%20Programme%202025.pdf.

Funding TypegrantCategories of Funding Activity- Digital Technologies- Clean Technologies- Biotechnologies

Grantor Contact Informationhttps://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_enOther Grantor InformaitonThe European Commission is the EU's main executive body, serving as a crucial institution of the European Union. It plays a pivotal role in proposing legislation, upholding EU treaties, and ensuring that Member States apply EU law and policies. The Commission is responsible for managing the EU's budget and negotiating international agreements on behalf of the European Union. Led by President Ursula von der Leyen for the 2024-2029 mandate, the Commission consists of 27 Commissioners, each tasked with specific policy priorities. Its primary functions include developing EU strategy, translating policies into concrete initiatives, and working across various domains such as competitiveness, security, social fairness, quality of life, democracy, and global engagement. The Commission acts as a key driver of European integration, working to build a sustainable, digital, and inclusive future for EU citizens, businesses, and stakeholders.

Additional informationThe EIC STEP Scale Up is designed to fill the funding gap for companies to invest in the scale-up of high-risk innovations, where the funding needed cannot be fully financed by other investors. Additional URLs:

https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/funding-tenders-opportunities/display/OM/Online+Manual

https://culture.ec.europa.eu/resources/creative-europe-desks

https://eic.ec.europa.eu/document/download/5e1eb75f-e437-477f-9ee9-ef54ff6387fd_en?filename=EIC%20Work%20Programme%202025.pdf

Supporting Linkhttps://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-EIC-2025-EICSTEP-01?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=3&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate

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