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EIC STEP Scale Up Defense: Up to 30 million euros to scale up defense technologies

Opendeadline 28 October 2026, in 47 days

Verified by the editorial team 10 September 2026

Summary

The European Commission has launched EIC STEP Scale Up Defense, a new call for proposals aimed at companies that develop critical defense technologies and need a significant round of investment to grow.

Documents required

  • Business plan, financial plan, pitch deck (max 15 pages), investor's commitment, analysis of operational freedom, key information about the team, self-assessment regarding potential control of the company by third countries

How to apply

  1. 1Review the terms via the official link
  2. 2Prepare an application per the call requirements
  3. 3Submit it within the specified deadline

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