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Major Road Expansion in Kenya Set to Boost Trade and Sustainability with Support from Team Europe

PRESS RELEASE -- 27, February 2025

(IN BRIEF) The upgrade of the Kwa-Jomvu to Mariakani road in Kenya, backed by Team Europe, will transform a two-lane highway into a four and six-lane dual carriageway, improving road safety, reducing emissions, and enhancing regional trade. The €140 million … Read the full press release

EIB Partners with Africa Finance Corporation to Launch $750 Million Infrastructure Climate Resilient Fund for Africa’s Green Future

PRESS RELEASE -- 27, February 2025

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) is joining forces with Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) to finance the $750 million Infrastructure Climate Resilient Fund (ICRF), a major step towards advancing climate adaptation and sustainable infrastructure across Africa. EIB’s contribution of … Read the full press release

EIB Group Boosts Sweden’s Green Transition with €1.9 Billion Financing in 2024

PRESS RELEASE -- 20, February 2025

(IN BRIEF) In 2024, Sweden received approximately €1.9 billion in financing from the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group, with over 65% directed toward climate and sustainability initiatives. This funding supported key projects in renewable energy, infrastructure, and digitalization, including wind … Read the full press release

EIB Group Contributes €2.2 Billion in Financing to Greece in 2024, Focusing on Energy, Business Growth, and Disaster Management

PRESS RELEASE -- 19, February 2025

(IN BRIEF) In 2024, the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group provided €2.2 billion in financing to Greece, focusing on boosting energy resilience, supporting business growth, and enhancing disaster preparedness. Key projects included solar parks, grid upgrades, and disaster management infrastructure, … Read the full press release

EIB Partners with One World Media to Support Women’s Solutions Reporting Award

PRESS RELEASE -- 15, February 2025

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and One World Media (OWM) continue their partnership for the Women’s Solutions Reporting Award, recognizing media coverage that highlights the role of women in addressing global challenges. This award, part of the 2025 … Read the full press release

EIB, EIF, and Santander Bank Polska Partner to Drive €5 Billion in Funding for Polish SMEs with Focus on Gender Equality

PRESS RELEASE -- 14, February 2025

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB), the European Investment Fund (EIF), and Santander Bank Polska have joined forces to launch a new synthetic securitisation agreement aimed at bolstering support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Poland, particularly those … Read the full press release

EIB Invests €15 Million to Support SME Growth and Gender Inclusion in Africa through IPAE 3 Fund

PRESS RELEASE -- 14, February 2025

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has committed €15 million to the I&P Afrique Entrepreneurs 3 (IPAE 3) fund, aimed at supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Africa. The initiative, which focuses on key sectors like agriculture, health, … Read the full press release

EIB and Malta’s Ministry for Finance Sign €130 Million Agreement to Boost Sustainable Growth and Innovation

PRESS RELEASE -- 14, February 2025

(IN BRIEF) The EIB has signed a €130 million agreement with the Maltese government, marking the first tranche of a €260 million financing package aimed at co-financing key EU-backed projects. The funding will support various sectors including healthcare, digital innovation, … Read the full press release

EIB and BNP Paribas Partnership to Drive €8 Billion Investment in Europe’s Wind Energy Sector

PRESS RELEASE -- 14, February 2025

(IN BRIEF) BNP Paribas and the European Investment Bank (EIB) have announced a partnership to inject up to €8 billion into the European wind energy sector. With a €500 million counter-guarantee from the EIB, BNP Paribas will back wind farm … Read the full press release

DPG Media Partners with EIB for €120 Million Loan to Drive Digital Transformation

PRESS RELEASE -- 12, February 2025

(IN BRIEF) DPG Media Group has secured a €120 million loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) as part of its ongoing digital transformation, which involves investing €392 million in the period 2024-2026. The loan will help accelerate the company’s … Read the full press release

EIB and Santander Partner to Unlock €8 Billion for Europe’s Wind Energy Industry

PRESS RELEASE -- 12, February 2025

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Santander have signed a €500 million counter-guarantee agreement, allowing Santander to create a portfolio of guarantees worth up to €1 billion. This agreement is expected to unlock €8 billion in investments to … Read the full press release

EIB Global, UNDP, and EU Delegation Drive Green Transition Financing in Serbia

PRESS RELEASE -- 12, February 2025

(IN BRIEF) EIB Global, alongside the UNDP, the EU Delegation to Serbia, the Ministry of Environmental Protection, and the Association of Serbian Banks, co-hosted a conference to promote green transition financing in Serbia. The event emphasized the importance of establishing … Read the full press release

EIB President Reaffirms EU’s Commitment to Ukraine with €420 Million in Support for Infrastructure and Energy Projects

PRESS RELEASE -- 11, February 2025

(IN BRIEF) EIB President Nadia Calviño led a delegation on her first visit outside the EU to Ukraine, reaffirming the EU’s long-term commitment to supporting the country’s recovery. The EIB announced €420 million in funding under the EU’s €50 billion … Read the full press release

Amadix Secures €15 Million Loan from EIB to Expand Early Cancer Detection Solutions Across Europe and the U.S.

PRESS RELEASE -- 10, February 2025

(IN BRIEF) Amadix, a Spanish biotech company focused on non-invasive blood tests for early cancer detection, has secured a €15 million loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB). This funding, backed by InvestEU, will support Amadix in advancing its blood … Read the full press release

HBOR Commits €20 Million to EIF-Led Three Seas Initiative Innovation Fund

PRESS RELEASE -- 10, February 2025

(IN BRIEF) The Croatian Bank for Reconstruction and Development (HBOR) has pledged €20 million to the Three Seas Initiative Innovation Fund, which supports growth-stage businesses in Central and Eastern Europe. This makes HBOR the fourth contributor to the fund, following … Read the full press release

EIF Allocates €30 Million to Support Swedish SMEs in Green Transition through Impact Lending Fund

PRESS RELEASE -- 10, February 2025

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) has committed up to 320 million Swedish kronor (about €30 million) to Swedish Impact Lending 1, a pioneering green-financing initiative targeting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Sweden. Managed by Svenska Hållbarhetsfonden Förvaltnings … Read the full press release

EIF Backs Nordic Climate-Tech Innovation with €34.6 Million Commitment to Course Corrected VC Fund II

PRESS RELEASE -- 7, February 2025

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) has pledged €34.6 million to Course Corrected VC Fund II, a venture-capital fund dedicated to backing early-stage climate-tech companies in the Nordic region. This funding will help the fund reach its target size … Read the full press release

EIB Approves PLN 1 Billion Loan to Support Sustainable Urban Projects Across Polish Cities

PRESS RELEASE -- 7, February 2025

(IN BRIEF) In 2024, the European Investment Bank (EIB) approved over PLN 1 billion (around €274 million) to support sustainable urban development in Polish cities, including Kielce, Radom, Rybnik, and Chorzów. This financing aims to improve urban infrastructure, transport systems, … Read the full press release

EIB Green Loan to ACA Boosts Water Infrastructure and Climate Resilience in Abruzzo

PRESS RELEASE -- 7, February 2025

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has granted a €30 million green loan to Azienda Comprensoriale Acquedottistica S.p.A (ACA), marking the first such loan to a company in Abruzzo. The financing, backed by InvestEU, will support ACA’s efforts to … Read the full press release

EIF Pledges €40 Million to SevenGen Growth Fund to Boost Sustainable Innovation and Impact

PRESS RELEASE -- 6, February 2025

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund has committed €40 million to the SevenGen Growth Fund, which focuses on scaling profitable companies in sustainability-related sectors. The fund will target businesses across the Benelux, Germany, and the Nordics that are poised for … Read the full press release