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Open - Rolling Basisgovernment-benefits

EIC STEP Scale Up Defence

domainEIC STEP Scale Up DefenceverifiedVerified · Sep 20
Funding / Offer
See program page
scheduleDurationDeadline: 2026-10-28 at 17:00 Brussels time.
pie_chartEquity1-7 days
eventStatusOpen - Rolling Basis
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Duration
Deadline: 2026-10-28 at 17:00 Brussels time.
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Equity
1-7 days
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Funding
medium
military_tech
Selectivity
Competitive

infoAbout this program

The EIC STEP Scale Up Defence call supports European defence-technology scale-ups seeking significant investment to accelerate development and manufacturing capacity. The 2026 call is open through the Funding & Tenders Portal with an October deadline.

inventory_2What's Included

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Value

See program page

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Equity

0%

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Provider

EIC STEP Scale Up Defence

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Type

government-benefits

checklistEligibility

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  • check_circleFounders and startups eligible in EU

directions_runHow to Apply

2 steps
  1. 1

    Review EIC STEP Scale Up Defence country rules and eligibility.

  2. 2

    Apply at https://eic.ec.europa.eu/eic-funding-opportunities/step-scale-defence_en.

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tagTags & categories

#Government benefits#EIC, STEP, defence, scale-up