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STEP funds for reskilling: transitioning human capital to dual-use excellence
What capability problem does STEP funds for reskilling address for European deterrence, readiness and strategic autonomy?
The transition to a sovereign European industrial base in 2026 is currently facing its most significant bottleneck: a chronic shortage of specialized talent.
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Platform publication · DFM Analysis report · 2026-06-13
The transition to a sovereign European industrial base in 2026 is currently facing its most significant bottleneck: a chronic shortage of specialized talent. While the Union has established the financial architecture for technological growth, the human capital required to operate within the “dual-use” paradigm—where civilian technology meets defense requirements—must be systematically reskilled. Regulation (EU) 2024/795, which established the Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform (STEP), provides the necessary funding to address this gap.
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The transition to a sovereign European industrial base in 2026 is currently facing its most significant bottleneck: a chronic shortage of specialized talent.
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