Sainte-Hélène-du-Lac, France, April 3, 2025 – Zadient Technologies is pleased to announce its selection for the prestigious European Innovation Council (EIC) Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform (STEP) Scale-Up funding. This milestone positions Zadient to fulfil its mission of becoming the European leader and secure supplier of silicon carbide semiconductor materials which are so essential for the Energy Transition.
Zadient specializes in developing ultra-pure silicon carbide source material and high-yield crystal growth technology. With this funding under EIC STEP Scale-Up scheme, the company aims to establish Europe’s first industrial-scale SiC wafer production facility—a cornerstone for enabling secured supply of power electronics for the advancements in electric vehicles (EVs), renewable energy market, and aerospace and defense applications. This achievement aligns with Europe’s strategic goals of technological sovereignty and sustainable innovation.
Kagan Ceran, CEO of Zadient Technologies, stated “We are honoured to be recognised by the EIC STEP Scale-Up program as an innovator in strategic technologies for Europe. This funding will accelerate our mission to transform semiconductor manufacturing and support Europe’s transition to clean energy and advanced technological independence. We look forward to leveraging this investment to drive innovation and growth across our industry.”
Commissioner for Startups, Research and Innovation, Ekaterina Zaharieva, said:
“The STEP Scale Up scheme is a game-changer for high-growth businesses, offering the vital resources, funding, and expert guidance needed to accelerate expansion. By unlocking powerful networks and strategic support, it empowers companies to break through growth barriers, spark innovation, and fuel economic success.”
ABOUT ZADIENT
Founded in 2020, Zadient is an innovator in the field of silicon carbide semiconductor materials. It is headquartered near Chambery, France, where it develops its new crystal growth technologies, and it also has a plant hear Leipzig, Germany where it produces high-purity source material via the chemical vapor deposition (CVD) process. For more information, please visit www.zadient.com.
About the EIC STEP Scale-Up Program
The EIC STEP Scale-Up program is a game-changing initiative designed to support high-growth businesses with game-changing innovations in Europe’s critical technology areas by providing vital resources, funding, and expert guidance. The program empowers companies to overcome growth barriers and fuel economic success across Europe.
https://eic.ec.europa.eu/