STEP Stories

The project focuses on building a new production line for the next-generation cylindrical battery known as the 46 series, designed specifically for powering electric vehicles (EVs) and is expected to start operating in the third quarter of 2028.

In Warsaw, STEP is supporting a pioneering gene therapy for Parkinson’s disease, helping strengthen Europe’s leadership in biotechnology and advanced medical research.

The AGATHE project involves expanding Verkor's battery factory in Dunkirk, France, doubling its production capacity from 8 GWh to 16 GWh. This expansion incorporates cutting-edge technologies, including automation and artificial intelligence, to make manufacturing more efficient and sustainable.

Axelera-FAST (Fueling Axelera’s Semiconductor & AI Transformation) is a project designed to scale Axelera AI up and mass-produce Europe’s first fully sovereign AI acceleration platform.

The Small UAS project encompasses an advanced AI-driven group system of 10 unmanned aerial systems (UAS), specifically designed for operations in air, land, and maritime environments.

FiBrane is a groundbreaking method for efficiently transforming seawater into ultrapure water (UPW) needed for offshore green hydrogen production.

Greensand Future is a medium-scale carbon capture and storage (CCS) project aiming to store 300,000 tonnes of CO₂ per year in a former oilfield to support the EU’s net-zero goals.

HiWhyV aims to establish Sweden’s first large-scale hydrogen valley by linking two regional hubs. It will provide a blueprint for future hydrogen valleys across the EU.

HYFLEX aims to enhance energy efficiency by establishing a hydrogen storage facility (10-tonnes capacity) and expanding the existing methanol plant with new electrolysis capacity.

The ICIQ project focuses on assessing innovative technologies and testing materials and catalysts for CO2 capture, removal and release.

Europe’s critical infrastructure needs smarter protection. MIRAGE brings together autonomous robots, advanced sensors and AI to monitor energy sites and logistics hubs with greater precision, wider coverage and lower cost.

What if diagnosis could be faster, more precise and tailored to each patient? O-MAI is combining AI, imaging and omics sciences to help shape the future of personalised medicine in Europe

OpenEuroLLM will develop a family of Large Language Model (LLMs) covering all EU official languages, ensuring transparency, compliance with the AI Act, and uptake among European businesses, startups, and innovators

PharmSD 3.0 will develop an integrated, continuous-pharmaceutical spray drying process to enhance efficiency, scalability, and cost-effectiveness.

PhotonChip is a platform project that will help bring photonic technologies from scientific feasibility to prototype stage.

PUMA will further develop Europe’s radiation-hardened integrated circuits, establishing a European capability in cutting-edge and high reliability space equipment

Circular innovation meets strategic technology. RECOSiC® is developing the first factory to industrially recycle silicon carbide, supporting cleaner production and stronger European competitiveness in critical materials.

This project develops an AI and robotic driven, decentralised pharmaceutical EU manufacturing platform to enhance crisis preparedness.