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Critical and Emerging Technologies (Tecnologie Critiche ed Emergenti, STEP)

STEP / Critical and Emerging Technologies — 14 (Tecnologie Critiche ed Emergenti)

Funds Italian companies in southern regions to develop critical innovation in climate, health, and materials.

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STEP / Tecnologie Critiche ed Emergenti is a EUR 400 million Italian state-aid programme under the Programma Nazionale Ricerca, Innovazione e Competitività 2021–2027, established by Ministerial Decree of 25 October 2024 and managed by MCC (Mediocredito Centrale). The programme funds industrial research and experimental development in EU STEP critical-technology areas — digital deep-tech, clean and…

What this grant funds

Industrial research and experimental development in EU STEP critical-technology areas: digital deep-tech, clean/net-zero technologies, biotech including critical medicines, components/critical raw materials.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.One-off
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.18–36 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant + loan
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.€400M
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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: www.mimit.gov.it