The EIC STEP Scale Up scheme is part of the Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform (STEP), offering financial support in the form of investments to startups, SMEs, and small mid-caps, between EUR 10 to 30 million.
Its goal is to scale-up innovation in Europe’s strategic technology sectors, particularly in quantum technologies and semiconductors, thereby enhancing the EU´s economic and technological competitiveness. The EIC Step Up scheme will catalyze larger funding rounds, amplifying the impact of the initial investment.
Continuously until 25th february at the latest.
- New scheme currently being defined;
- Equity participation only;
- 10-30M€ targeted for the EIC fund, with a leverage target of *3 to *5 (total fundraising of 30
to 150M€); - A LOI of at least 20% of the total amount raised is required.
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