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EIB Supports Deutsche Glasfaser with €350 Million Loan to Expand High-Speed Internet in Rural Germany

PRESS RELEASE -- 21, September 2024

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has granted a €350 million loan to Deutsche Glasfaser to expand fibre-optic broadband access to around 460,000 rural homes and businesses in Germany. This initiative, supported by the EU’s InvestEU programme, addresses the … Read the full press release

EIB Approves €5.3 Billion for Climate Resilience, Urban Innovation, and Business Growth

PRESS RELEASE -- 19, September 2024

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has approved €5.3 billion in new funding to enhance climate resilience, urban development, and business innovation across Europe and beyond. The investments include €3.5 billion for smart city projects and sustainable infrastructure, €1.4 … Read the full press release

EIB and BNZ Join Forces to Expand Solar Energy in Southern Europe with €166 Million Green Loan

PRESS RELEASE -- 18, September 2024

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and BNZ have signed a €166 million loan to support the construction of 17 new solar photovoltaic plants in Spain, Italy, and Portugal, as part of a larger €500 million initiative. These plants … Read the full press release

EIF Commits €30 Million to Wind II Fund to Drive Climate Tech Innovation in Europe

PRESS RELEASE -- 17, September 2024

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) has committed €30 million to Wind II, a venture capital fund targeting €130 million. Wind II focuses on early-stage tech startups across Europe developing innovative solutions for essential services and infrastructure industries to … Read the full press release

Stark Future Secures €40 Million EIB Loan to Expand Electric Motorcycle Innovation

PRESS RELEASE -- 17, September 2024

(IN BRIEF) Stark Future, a leading electric motorcycle company in Spain, has obtained a €40 million loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to boost its research, development, and production of electric motorbikes. Backed by the EU’s InvestEU program, the … Read the full press release

Kaunas Secures €35 Million EIB Loan to Upgrade Heating System and Boost Renewable Energy

PRESS RELEASE -- 17, September 2024

(IN BRIEF) Kaunas, Lithuania’s second-largest city, will modernize its district heating system using a €35 million loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB), supported by the European Commission’s InvestEU program. The project, led by utility company Kauno Energija, will upgrade … Read the full press release

EIB and ESB Partnership Drives Success of Ireland’s Smart Metering Programme

PRESS RELEASE -- 13, September 2024

(IN BRIEF) EIB Vice President Ioannis Tsakiris praised the collaboration between the European Investment Bank (EIB) and ESB in supporting Ireland’s National Smart Metering Programme. Backed by €450 million in EIB funding, the initiative aims to help 2 million Irish … Read the full press release

EIB Vice President Celebrates 35-Year Partnership with UCD, Highlighting Campus Transformation

PRESS RELEASE -- 12, September 2024

(IN BRIEF) European Investment Bank (EIB) Vice President Ioannis Tsakiris visited University College Dublin (UCD) to celebrate a 35-year partnership that has contributed €453 million towards transforming the university’s academic, scientific, and residential infrastructure. UCD President Professor Orla Feely acknowledged … Read the full press release

Ireland and EIB Collaborate to Advance Offshore Wind Port Infrastructure

PRESS RELEASE -- 12, September 2024

(IN BRIEF) The Irish Department of Transport and the European Investment Bank (EIB) have announced a partnership to develop port infrastructure critical for supporting offshore wind projects in Irish waters. The collaboration, led by Minister Eamon Ryan and EIB Vice … Read the full press release

EIB Vice President’s Visit to Ireland Focuses on Social Housing and Green Investment

PRESS RELEASE -- 12, September 2024

(IN BRIEF) EIB Vice President Ioannis Tsakiris visited Ireland to discuss key investment priorities with Finance Minister Jack Chambers, focusing on social housing, energy efficiency, and innovation. They reviewed the impact of the €1.6 billion EIB investment from 2023 and … Read the full press release

EIB Funds New Wind Farm in Lower Austria to Power 40,000 Homes with Clean Energy

PRESS RELEASE -- 11, September 2024

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has provided €20.1 million to WEB Windenergie AG (W.E.B) for the construction of a new wind farm in Spannberg, Lower Austria. The project’s first phase will build four wind turbines, with plans to … Read the full press release

Luxembourg Future Fund 2 Increases Investment in VIVES IUF to Boost European Innovation and Startup Ecosystem

PRESS RELEASE -- 10, September 2024

(IN BRIEF) The Luxembourg Future Fund 2 (LFF 2) has invested an additional €5 million in the VIVES Inter-University Fund (IUF), raising the fund’s total to €75 million. VIVES IUF is an early-stage science-based fund that supports startups and spin-offs, … Read the full press release

EIF Injects €35 Million into Adara Ventures Energy Fund to Propel Clean Energy Innovations

PRESS RELEASE -- 5, September 2024

(IN BRIEF) On 5 September 2024, the European Investment Fund (EIF) announced a €35 million investment in Adara Ventures’ newly launched Energy Fund. With a target size of €120 million, the fund aims to support early-stage companies specializing in technologies … Read the full press release

EIB Approves €10.8 Billion in New Investments for Green Energy, Business Innovation, and Infrastructure Development

PRESS RELEASE -- 29, August 2024

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has approved €10.8 billion in new financing to support a diverse range of projects focused on green energy, business innovation, health, housing, education, and infrastructure development. This includes significant investments in clean energy … Read the full press release

EU Backs Finland’s Keliber Project with €150 Million to Strengthen Lithium Supply for Electric Vehicles

PRESS RELEASE -- 24, August 2024

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has committed €150 million to support the Keliber lithium project in Finland, operated by Sibanye-Stillwater. This investment is part of a €500 million package aimed at establishing the EU’s first integrated battery-grade lithium … Read the full press release

EIF Backs €50 Million in Nine Realms Fund to Propel Sustainable Supply Chain Innovation Across Europe

PRESS RELEASE -- 16, August 2024

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) has invested €50 million in Nine Realms’ new venture capital fund, Nine Realms Fund I K/S, which aims to raise €200 million to support early-stage companies focused on sustainable supply chain technology. The … Read the full press release

EIF Boosts Norwegian Tech Startups with Record Investment in SINTEF’s New Fund

PRESS RELEASE -- 9, August 2024

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) has made its largest investment yet in Norwegian technology startups by contributing to SINTEF’s seed fund, SINTEF Venture VI, which now manages a capital of half a billion Norwegian kroner. This fund aims … Read the full press release

€50 Million EIB Loan to Boost Solar Energy Capacity in Spain with Five New Plants

PRESS RELEASE -- 7, August 2024

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Matrix Renewables have secured a €50 million green loan to develop five new solar photovoltaic plants in Castilla y Leon and Extremadura, Spain, with a total capacity of 240 MW. This project, … Read the full press release

EIB Grants €35 Million Green Loan to Haizea Wind Group to Advance Wind Energy Manufacturing in Europe

PRESS RELEASE -- 2, August 2024

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has granted a €35 million green loan to Haizea Wind Group, a Spanish wind energy component manufacturer. This investment aims to enhance innovation and digitalization in the wind sector, supporting the REPowerEU plan … Read the full press release

EIB Funds €1 Billion for State-of-the-Art Trains to Revolutionize Rhineland Public Transport by 2029

PRESS RELEASE -- 29, July 2024

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) is providing €1 billion in loans to support the purchase of up to 90 advanced suburban trains for the Rhineland region in Germany, encompassing Cologne and Düsseldorf. These modern Alstom trains, set to … Read the full press release