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Consider exploring the list of projects that have been awarded a <strong>STEP Seal</strong> by the European Commission, as this new label designation signifies excellence and economic potential.<br> </p></div></div></div><div class="ecl-featured-item__item"><div class="ecl-media-container ecl-featured-item__media_container" ><figure class="ecl-media-container__figure"><picture class="ecl-picture ecl-media-container__picture" ><img class="ecl-media-container__media" src="https://strategic-technologies.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_medium_no_crop/public/2024-11/Picture1_1.png?itok=a9m9SGdX" alt="A team of engineering innovators collaborating and reviewing a display" ></picture></figure></div></div></div></article> </div> <div class="ecl-u-mb-2xl"> <a id="paragraph_395"></a> <div class="ecl"> <h2 class='ecl-u-type-heading-2'>STEP Seal projects</h2> </div> <article class="ecl-featured-item" ><div class="ecl-featured-item__container"><div class="ecl-featured-item__item"><div class="ecl-featured-item__description"><div class="ecl"><p>The <a href="https://strategic-technologies.europa.eu/project-promoters_en#discover-the-step-seal">STEP Seal</a> aims at:</p><ul><li>Promoting top-rated proposals by certifying their quality and contribution to STEP objectives. </li><li>Facilitating cumulative or combined funding from several EU budget instruments. </li><li>Attracting additional or alternative private and public finance. </li></ul></div></div></div><div class="ecl-featured-item__item"><div class="ecl-media-container ecl-featured-item__media_container" ><figure class="ecl-media-container__figure"><picture class="ecl-picture ecl-media-container__picture" ><img class="ecl-media-container__media" src="https://strategic-technologies.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_medium_no_crop/public/2024-11/STEP-Seal_web-image_v1.0-100.jpg?itok=EgbcJ-qZ" alt="STEP Seal label the visual symbol of high-quality project proposals " ></picture></figure></div></div></div></article> </div> <div class="ecl-u-mb-2xl"> <a id="paragraph_372"></a> <div> <div class="ecl"><p>The STEP Seal is awarded to projects that meet all the quality requirements established in the relevant calls for proposals under the <a href="https://strategic-technologies.europa.eu/about_en#step-funding-and-programmes">5 EU funding programmes</a>: Digital Europe Programme, <a href="https://commission.europa.eu/funding-tenders/find-funding/eu-funding-programmes/european-defence-fund_en">European Defence Fund</a>, <a href="https://commission.europa.eu/funding-tenders/find-funding/eu-funding-programmes/eu4health_en">EU4Health</a>, <a href="https://commission.europa.eu/funding-tenders/find-funding/eu-funding-programmes/horizon-europe_en">Horizon Europe</a> and the <a href="https://climate.ec.europa.eu/eu-action/eu-funding-climate-action/innovation-fund_en">Innovation Fund</a>.  The careful evaluation by the European Commission and <strong>independent expert panels</strong> ensures that all projects in critical technologies are of high-quality and meet at least one of the following conditions: </p><ul><li>They bring<strong> </strong>an innovative, cutting-edge element with significant economic potential to the Single Market; </li><li>They help reduce or prevent strategic dependencies of the Union. </li></ul><p>These projects may vary in nature depending on the <a href="https://strategic-technologies.europa.eu/about_en#step-funding-and-programmes">EU funding programme</a> from which they were selected. The STEP Seal certificate indicates basic information on the proposal, the call and the legal entity behind the project. It is unique and safe and is digitally sealed against fraud, as is the project proposal and evaluation summary report.</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="ecl-u-mb-2xl"> <a id="paragraph_190"></a> <div> <div class="ecl"> <h2 class="ecl-u-type-heading-2">STEP Seals Dashboard and Map</h2> </div> <div class="ecl"><p><a class="ck-anchor" id="step_seals_dashboard"></a>This dashboard lists project proposals that have been awarded the <strong>STEP Seal</strong> (Sovereignty Seal) by the European Commission. Click on a project’s name to view its details and contact its promoters. The interactive map presents the <strong>geographical distribution</strong> of the project proposals in the EU. For each project proposal, each participating entity is represented by a pinpoint in each location where the project is deemed to take place. </p><p>Project coordinators are represented with an orange pinpoint, project participants are represented with a blue pinpoint.</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="ecl-u-mb-2xl"> <a id="paragraph_396"></a> <script type="application/json">{"service":"frame","src":"https:\/\/dashboard.tech.ec.europa.eu\/qs_digit_dashboard_mt\/public\/extensions\/BUDG_STEP_SEAL_ACC\/BUDG_STEP_SEAL_ACC.html","title":"STEP Seal Dashboard with Map"}</script> </div> <div class="ecl-u-mb-2xl"> <a id="paragraph_407"></a> <div> <div class="ecl"><p><strong><sup>Disclaimer and important notes: </sup></strong><sup>Projects with ‘Awarded EU funding’ marked as 'No' indicate that, despite meeting the quality criteria, they were not funded due to budget constraints. The information displayed for some projects is subject to change and may be updated following final contractual arrangements with the European Commission. The project abstracts are provided by the applicants and their content is not verified. For reference, the ‘STEP Seal’ is officially known as the ‘Sovereignty Seal’ as defined in Regulation (EU) 2024/795 of the European Parliament and of the Council, adopted on 29 February 2024.</sup></p></div> </div> </div> <div class="ecl-u-mb-2xl"> <a id="paragraph_397"></a> <div> <div class="ecl"> <h2 class="ecl-u-type-heading-2">What is in for investors?</h2> </div> <div class="ecl"><div class="ecl-table-responsive"><table class="ecl-table"><tbody class="ecl-table__body"><tr class="ecl-table__row"><td>EU managing authorities</td><td>Other public and private investors</td></tr><tr class="ecl-table__row"><td><p>The STEP Seal offers advantages for Member States managing authorities by <strong>streamlining the selection process</strong> for preselected projects that have been awarded the Seal and meet the requirements of the Common Provision Regulation and relevant cohesion policy fund-specific rules under the <a href="https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/funding/erdf_en">European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)</a> or the <a href="https://european-social-fund-plus.ec.europa.eu/en">European Social Fund (ESF+)</a>. </p><p>This means that projects which have already passed evaluations under STEP programmes : <a href="https://commission.europa.eu/funding-tenders/find-funding/eu-funding-programmes/horizon-europe_en">Horizon Europe</a>, <a href="https://commission.europa.eu/funding-tenders/find-funding/eu-funding-programmes/digital-europe-programme_en">Digital Europe</a>, <a href="https://commission.europa.eu/funding-tenders/find-funding/eu-funding-programmes/eu4health_en">EU4Health</a>, the <a href="https://commission.europa.eu/funding-tenders/find-funding/eu-funding-programmes/european-defence-fund_en">European Defence Fund</a>, or the <a href="https://climate.ec.europa.eu/eu-action/eu-funding-climate-action/innovation-fund_en">Innovation Fund</a>, and align with STEP objectives, can receive <strong>easier access to support</strong> from ERDF or ESF+.</p><p>Ultimately, this opens up <strong>more opportunities for projects to secure funding</strong> and make meaningful contributions to the objectives of the programmes.</p></td><td><p>The STEP Seal certificate is a badge of distinction, recognising projects that have successfully navigated the European Commission's rigorous evaluation process. For public and private investors, it offers a dual benefit: not only does it <strong>signal the quality and credibility of STEP projects</strong>, but also provides valuable <strong>insight into the status of cutting-edge strategic technologies in the EU</strong>, while conveying the <strong>European Commission's political support and endorsement</strong>.</p><p>Ready to invest in innovative EU initiatives, such as STEP projects? Get started by registering on the <a href="https://investeu.europa.eu/investeu-programme/investeu-portal_en">InvestEU Portal</a>, where STEP projects are prominently featured with a <strong>dedicated tag</strong>. 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