STEP Stories
Discover and get inspired by 12 projects in the digital, clean, and biotechnology sectors that received the STEP Seal, a new label of excellence.
The STEP Seal is awarded by the Commission to projects selected under 5 of its highly competitive EU programmes, regardless of whether those outstanding projects have received partial, total or no funding. The first STEP Seal projects are available online, with more to be awarded

Strategic projects under Net-Zero Industry Act and Critical Raw Materials Act
Strategic projects recognised under the Net-Zero Industry Act (NZIA) and the Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA) can benefit from financial support via STEP, including cumulative funding through various EU programmes under certain conditions.
Strategic projects under the CRMA
List of Strategic projects under NZIA (Coming soon)
Biotech and biomanufacturing hub
From start-up to scaling up, a dedicated page on Your Europe platform provides tools and resources to help you succeed in the biotech and biomanufacturing sector:
- Check what you need to do to bring a biotech or biomanufacturing solution to market: Learn about the essential regulations and requirements to bring your biotech ideas to life.
- Find research infrastructures for your biotech or biomanufacturing R&D: Access cutting-edge facilities and data-sharing platforms to advance your research.
- Scale up your biotech or biomanufacturing business: Connect with networks, funding, market insights, pilot and testing facilities to grow your company.