STEP Sicilia

€315 million for innovation and industrial development

A non-repayable grant scheme designed to support productive investments and research and development projects, fostering technological innovation and the competitiveness of companies operating in strategic sectors within the Sicilian territory.

Type of call

Competitive call providing non-repayable grants to support productive investments and research and development projects.

Eligible applicants

Companies of any size with an operational presence in Sicily, including applications submitted in aggregated form (up to five entities). Eligible beneficiaries include startups and innovative SMEs, SMEs with at least three approved financial statements and revenues exceeding €1M, and large enterprises with at least two approved financial statements, operating in strategic sectors such as deep tech, biotech, cleantech, critical medicines, critical raw materials, and essential services.

Total budget

€ 315M

Opening date

15/12/2025

Closing date

13/02/2026

Details and eligibility criteria

Comprehensive information on eligibility requirements and available incentives.
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