Two years of STEP. €29 billion mobilised. Hundreds of critical technology projects supported across the EU. 🎯Since its launch in March 2024, the Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform (STEP) has delivered record results: 💶 €29 billion in EU funding mobilised 🌍 20 Member States mobilised cohesion policy funds towards STEP priorities 🏆 Nearly 800 projects awarded the STEP Seal excellence label, with projects in all EU countries across every STEP sector 💻 220+ funding calls published on the STEP Portal STEP supports innovative projects and drive EU competitiveness in critical technologies: whether you are a startup scaling a deep-tech solution, an SME developing clean energy processes, a university leading a biotech project, or an investor looking for high-quality projects, we built STEP for you! This experience is already shaping the future as it inspired the Commission’s proposal for the European Competitiveness Fund.