Together, they could receive up to €97 million in funding to help bring cutting-edge technologies to market and attract further private investment. Supporting Europe’s strategic technologiesThe six selected companies cover a diverse range of sectors that are deemed essential to Europe’s future competitiveness, resilience and technological independence. Competition for fundingThe interest in the STEP Scale Up programme continues to grow. This level of finance is often difficult for European deep-tech companies to secure, despite being essential for international growth. ApplicationsThe STEP Scale Up call remains open throughout the year through the European Commission’s Funding and Tenders Portal, with applications assessed every quarter.