(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB Global) has committed €25 million to upgrade the air navigation control system in Serbia and Montenegro, a project aimed at enhancing safety, efficiency, and environmental performance. This investment will fund the development of … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Banks, European Union, Financial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg, Serbia, Technology
Tagged air navigation control system, air traffic management, connectivity, CO₂ reduction, Digital European Sky, EBRD, Economic and Investment Plan, EIB Global, EUROCONTROL, European Investment Bank, flight optimization, Montenegro, Operational Efficiency, Regional integration, SERBIA, Single European Sky, SMATSA, sustainable transport, Western Balkans, €25 million, €6.6 billion
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank and the Junta de Andalucía have secured a €150 million financing deal to extend Málaga Metro line 2, connecting Guadalmedina with the future Hospital Civil de Málaga station. This project includes the construction of … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Environment, European Union, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Spain, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged 2024-2027, 4.7 million journeys, Andalusia, Climate Action, economic cohesion, EIB, environmental sustainability, EU climate bank, European Union, Guadalmedina, Hospital Civil de Málaga, Junta de Andalucía, Málaga Metro, Málaga Metro line 2, metro stations, partnership, public transport, social cohesion, sustainability, sustainable transport, territorial cohesion, underground infrastructure
(IN BRIEF) Bulgaria-based Postbank, a subsidiary of Eurobank Group, has secured a €75 million guarantee from the European Investment Bank to facilitate up to €150 million in additional loans for mid-sized companies. This risk-sharing agreement offers preferential financing terms, such … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Bulgaria, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Small Business, Technology
Tagged Bulgaria, collateral, domestic economy, EIB, EIB Group, Eurobank Group, European Investment Bank, European Investment Fund, funding accord, guarantee, Interest rates, job protection, Kyriacos Kakouris, lending, Mid-Caps, Mid-Sized Companies, partnership, Petia Dimitrova, portfolio, Postbank, preferential financing, risk-sharing, SMEs, strategic partnership, sustainable investment, working capital loans, €150 million, €75 million
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank has granted a €500 million loan to Dutch grid operator Stedin to enhance and expand its electricity distribution network over 2025–2026. The financing will support upgrades to Medium and Low Voltage systems in Zuid-Holland, … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, Netherlands, News, Technology
Tagged climate change adaptation, EIB, electric vehicle chargers, electricity grid, energy transition, European Investment Bank, Grid Expansion, grid modernization, infrastructure renewal, Koen Bogers, Low Voltage, Medium Voltage, net congestion, partnership, renewable energy, Robert de Groot, Stedin, sustainability, Utrecht, Zeeland, Zuid-Holland, €500 million loan
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has issued its first green loan, signing a EUR 700 million financing agreement with sustainable mobility leader Ayvens in December 2024. The deal, which splits into a EUR 350 million EIB credit and … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Banks, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged 000 vehicles, 19, Ambroise Fayolle, Ayvens, climate action project, commercial fleets, decarbonization, eLCVs, electric light commercial vehicles, electrification, energy transition, EUR 350 million, European Investment Bank (EIB), France, funding diversification, funding package, Germany, green loan, innovative finance, Italy, LEZs, low emission zones, Netherlands, partnership, Patrick Sommelet, SMEs, sustainability, sustainable mobility
(IN BRIEF) The EIB Group has provided a €132 million guarantee package to Croatia-based Erste&Steiermärkische Bank d.d. to expand its lending to Croatian Mid-Caps, micro-entrepreneurs, and social enterprises. The package includes a €100 million guarantee from the EIB and €32 … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Croatia, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Small Business, Technology
Tagged Croatian Mid-Caps, economic growth, EIB Group, EIF, Erste&Steiermärkische Bank d.d., ESB, European Investment Bank, European Investment Fund, financial inclusion, Hannes Frotzbacher, InvestEU programme, lending expansion, Marjut Falkstedt, micro-entrepreneurs, partnership, social cohesion, social enterprises, sustainable development, Teresa Czerwinska, €100 million guarantee, €132 million guarantees, €32 million guarantee
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank has approved a €200 million loan to Latvenergo AS to upgrade Latvia’s electricity distribution network, enhancing reliability for nearly 1.9 million customers while integrating digital innovations and renewable energy sources. Scheduled for completion by … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Latvia, Luxembourg, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Climate Action, digital innovation, EIB, Electricity distribution network, energy security, European Investment Bank, financing accord, green credentials, Guntars Baļčūns, Latvenergo AS, Latvia, National Energy and Climate Plan, partnership, renewable energy, sustainability, sustainable energy, Thomas Östros, €200 million loan
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank has extended its Sustainability Awareness Bond framework to include gender equality and women’s economic empowerment, aiming to fund global projects that advance women’s access to finance, entrepreneurship, and gender equality. This initiative highlights the … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, European Union, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Society
Tagged 2X Challenge, EU taxonomy, European Investment Bank, gender equality, Gender Lens Investing, Sustainability Awareness Bond, Sustainable Finance, women's empowerment
(IN BRIEF) INERATEC secures €40 million in venture debt from the European Investment Bank and €30 million in grants from Breakthrough Energy Catalyst to expand its e-Fuel production capacity. The funding supports the development of Europe’s largest sustainable e-Fuel plant … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Banks, Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Aviation, Breakthrough Energy Catalyst, clean technology, decarbonization, e-Fuel, European Investment Bank, Frankfurt, INERATEC, INNOVATION, partnership, Power to Liquid, sustainability, sustainable energy
(IN BRIEF) The EIB Group Forum in Luxembourg gathered senior policymakers, business leaders, academics, and civil society representatives to discuss strategies for ensuring Europe’s prosperity, security, and global cooperation. President Nadia Calviño highlighted that every euro invested by the EIB … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Defence, Economy, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, Media, News, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged academics, business leaders, civil society, collective security, Defence, EBS / Europe by Satellite, EIB Group, EIB Group Forum, eight billion euros programme, energy grids, EU market integration, Europe's prosperity, European Commission, financing criteria, global cooperation, global partnerships, green transition, industries, INNOVATION, investment report, Luxembourg, March 5-7, market testing, President Nadia Calviño, public policy, SECURITY, security and defence financing, senior policymakers, social infrastructure
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank has committed €150 million to a pioneering financing initiative exclusively supporting women entrepreneurs in Spain’s pharmacy sector. The investment, delivered through a covered bond issued by CBNK—a bank formed by the merger of Banco … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, European Union, Financial, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Society, Spain, Technology
Tagged 000 loans, 600 pharmacies, Banco Caminos, Bancofar, CBNK, commercial bank advisory programme, EIB, EIB Group Forum, Enrique Serra González, equipment, European Commission, European Investment Bank, gender equality, Gender Finance Lab, inclusive economic growth, intermediated financing programme, InvestEU Advisory Hub, license acquisition, Luxembourg, Moody's Aa1 rating, Nadia Calviño, partnership, pharmacy sector, Spain, Spanish healthcare system, women entrepreneurs, working capital, €150 million investment, €450
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank and the European Commission have launched the first-ever Gender Finance Lab for commercial banks under the InvestEU Advisory Hub, aiming to enhance financial access for women-led and women-owned SMEs across Europe. This innovative masterclass … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Small Business, Society
Tagged 2X Criteria, Autumn 2025, best practices, commercial banks, economic inclusion, EIB, EIB Group Forum, elearning, EU funding, European banks, European Commission, European Investment Bank, free participation, gender finance gap, Gender Finance Lab, Gender Lens Investing, gender-responsive financial products, Gender-Smart Finance Master Class, global revenue opportunity, interactive discussions, InvestEU Advisory Hub, live webinars, March 2025, masterclass programme, Nadia Calviño, virtual knowledge hub, women entrepreneurs, women-led SMEs, women-owned SMEs
(IN BRIEF) The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) and the European Investment Bank (EIB), with support from the European Union (EU), have launched a €100 million partnership aimed at addressing climate action and environmental sustainability challenges in the … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, European Union, Financial, Investment, Luxembourg
Tagged Africa-European Union Green Energy Initiative, Ambroise Fayolle, capacity building, Climate Action, EBID, EBID Vice President Mory Soumahoro, ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development, ECOWAS region, ECOWAS Vision 2050, EIB, EIB Global, energy transition, environmental sustainability, EU, European Investment Bank, European Union, financial partnership, financing gap, Global Gateway strategy, Jozef Sikela, photovoltaic projects, poverty reduction, renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, Technical Assistance, UN Sustainable Development Goals, water treatment
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) has committed €25 million to IPR.VC Fund III, a Finnish-based initiative focused on financing high-quality European films and TV series. This investment will help attract further financial backers to the fund, which aims … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) has pledged SEK 225 million (approximately €20 million) to Behold Ventures, a Swedish venture capital fund, to support early-stage game developers in Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden. This commitment, which marks the … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Denmark, Entertainment, European Union, Financial, Finland, Government, Iceland, Investment, Luxembourg, News, Norway, Sweden, Technology
Tagged Behold Ventures, Denmark, early stage investment, EIF, European Commission, Finland, game developers, Iceland, InvestEU, MediaInvest, Nordic gaming, Norway, Sweden, venture capital
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Sparkasse Bank AD Skopje have launched their collaboration under the Greening Financial Systems (GFS) technical assistance programme in Skopje. This initiative aims to foster green transformation by supporting financial institutions in North … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, News, North Macedonia, Small Business, Technology
Tagged Björn Gabriel, Climate Action, European Investment Bank, green financing, Greening Financial Systems, Nina Nedanoska, NORTH MACEDONIA, Sparkasse Bank, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a €20 million loan agreement with Universal DX, a Spanish startup pioneering blood-based liquid biopsy solutions for early cancer detection. The investment will accelerate the development and commercialization of their colorectal, … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB Global) has committed $75 million to Helios Fund V, a private equity fund managed by Helios Investment Partners. Focusing on sectors like digital infrastructure, financial services, and tech-enabled services, the fund aligns with … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, News, Small Business, Technology
Tagged Africa, Ambroise Fayolle, David Masondo, digital infrastructure, EU-Africa Global Gateway, European Investment Bank, financial services, gender equality, Helios Fund V, Helios Investment Partners, investment, private equity, technology
(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
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg, News
Tagged EIB Global, Emissions Reduction, EU, infrastructure, Jozef Sikela, Kenya, KfW, Kristina Laarmann, Mariakani, road upgrade, Team Europe, Thomas Östros, trade, TRANSPORT, William Ruto
(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
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News
Tagged AFC, Africa, Africa Finance Corporation, Ambroise Fayolle, climate adaptation, EIB, European Investment Bank, Green Climate Fund, Infrastructure Climate Resilient Fund, Samaila Zubairu, sustainable infrastructure
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