Together with Europe, we give innovation the boost to compete.
STEP is a European initiative that supports businesses in accelerating the development of digital and deep tech, biotechnologies, and clean technologies.
STEP - the Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform, strengthens the European Union’s industrial competitiveness by focusing on the development of technologies crucial for a sustainable and competitive future, testing new strategic measures, and enhancing European industrial policy. Specifically, the initiative focuses on development and production projects within three key sectors: Digital and Deep-tech, Clean and resource-efficient technologies, Biotechnologies.
The digital and deep-tech sector includes high-impact innovations such as artificial intelligence, microelectronics, quantum computing, and cybersecurity. These are strategic technologies capable of opening new markets, increasing production efficiency, and strengthening Europe's technological autonomy and industrial excellence. Investing in this field means focusing on long-term competitiveness and growth.
The clean and resource-efficient technologies sector includes innovative solutions for energy production, emission reduction, and more effective use of natural resources. This encompasses renewable energy, energy storage, industrial efficiency technologies, and sustainable mobility. Investing in these types of technologies means anticipating environmental challenges and seizing new market opportunities, in line with Europe's green transition objectives.
The biotechnology sector develops cutting-edge solutions in health, agriculture, the environment, and industry. It includes technologies such as genetic engineering, biomanufacturing, and biopharmaceuticals, aiming to tackle global challenges like population aging, food security, and sustainability. Investing in this field means not only contributing to improve quality of life but also seizing opportunities in a growing market.