STEP-Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform

Designed to strengthen the EU's ability to create and ramp up strategic technologies

The Strategic Technologies for Europe (STEP) supports sectors like AI, cybersecurity and clean energy, to boost innovation and economic growth by supporting the development and manufacturing of critical technologies, safeguarding and strengthening their respective value chains, and addressing shortages of labour and skills.

The STEP initiative focuses on accelerating projects in the development and manufacturing phases across

Digital and deep tech innovation (Artificial Intelligence, Quantum Technologies, Advanced Connectivity)
Biotech (Molecular Biotechnology, Pharmaceuticals, Crop Biotechnology)