diff --git a/src/components/Projects/StatusStepper/ProjectStepper.tsx b/src/components/Projects/StatusStepper/ProjectStepper.tsx
index be7d8eaf9..cc332490f 100644
--- a/src/components/Projects/StatusStepper/ProjectStepper.tsx
+++ b/src/components/Projects/StatusStepper/ProjectStepper.tsx
@@ -207,7 +207,7 @@ export function ProjectStepper(props: ProjectStepperProps) {
           </>
         )}
 
-        {projectStatus.startedAt && !projectStatus.submittedAt && (
+        {projectStatus?.startedAt && !projectStatus?.submittedAt && (
           <button
             className={cn(
               'ml-auto hidden items-center gap-1 text-sm disabled:opacity-50 sm:flex',