Welcome to the "What's New" section of the STEP Portal! Here, you will find the latest updates, features, and improvements that have been recently added to the platform. Stay informed about funding opportunities and new resources that can help you make the most of your experience on the STEP Portal. Check back regularly to stay up-to-date with the latest developments.
- 9 December 2024
The STEP Seals dashboard presents a detailed list of project proposals that have been awarded the STEP Seal by the European Commission.
- 28 November 2024
An overview of the Cohesion Policy programme amendments is now available, offering detailed information on EU Member State’s and region’s adopted amendments, thereby shifting resources towards STEP priorities and objectives.
- 9 November 2024
The STEP Seals dashboard presents a detailed list of project proposals that have been awarded the STEP Seal by the European Commission.
- 7 November 2024
Representatives from all over the EU gathered in Brussels for the first in-person STEP National Contact Points gathering, marking a new successful moment for the initiative. Learn more in the STEP news article covering the event.
- 29 October 2024
The European Innovation Council (EIC) 2025 Work Programme allocates EUR 300 million to provide additional equity funding to promising companies driving innovation in critical areas and help them secure larger private co-investment for further scaling their businesses. Read the Commission press release and learn more about the STEP Scale Up scheme that will offer financial support in the form of EUR 10 to 30 million investments to startups, SMEs, and small mid-caps.
- 10 September 2024
A revamped version of our one-stop-shop STEP Portal is now live, offering streamlined access to dedicated content for project promoters, managing authorities or investors. New features include centralised information on calls for proposals, an interactive map of national contact points, practical resources for managing authorities and information on the first STEP Seal beneficiaries.
- 7 August 2024
The Commission has approved the first two amendments to the National Operational programmes to redirect resources in support of the objectives of the Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform, for a total of €553 million:
- €501 million to support investment in critical technologies in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
- €52 million to manufacture clean and resource efficient technologies in Sydjylland and Nordjylland, Denmark
- 1 August 2024
A new interactive map with National Contact Points who coordinate the implementation of the Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform (STEP) is now available on the Portal.
- 22 July 2024
A new practical brochure for Managing Authorities is now live: from the STEP Seal to cohesion policy funds, Recovery and Resilience Facility, and state aid rules, the brochure summarizes relevant aspects of the STEP initiative to help navigate its implementation.
- 20 June 2024
STEP calls under the European Defence Fund supporting research and development in defence sector have been open for submission. Find more here.
- 13 May 2024
A non-binding Guidance Note has been released to provide practical support in implementing the STEP Regulation, making it easier to navigate its key provisions. While some legislation provisions were rephrased for clarity, the Note does not alter the rights and obligations outlined in the STEP Regulation.