Tag Archives: EIB

European Investment Fund Backs Sienna Biodiversity Fund to Expand Access to Sustainable Finance Across Europe

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund is providing a €60 million guarantee to the Sienna Biodiversity Private Credit Fund, managed by Sienna IM, to support biodiversity projects across Europe. Backed by the InvestEU Sustainability Guarantee, the initiative will reduce credit … Read the full press release

Eni Secures Major EIB Loan to Expand Biofuel Production and Accelerate Transport Decarbonisation in Italy

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank and Eni have agreed on a €500 million loan to convert the Sannazzaro refinery in Italy into a biorefinery producing hydrotreated vegetable oil diesel and sustainable aviation fuel. The project will use waste-based feedstocks … Read the full press release

Banque Populaire Alsace Lorraine Champagne and EIB Launch First Defence Sector Financing in France with €1 Million Loan to CIMULEC Groupe

(IN BRIEF) Banque Populaire Alsace Lorraine Champagne has provided a €1 million loan to CIMULEC Groupe, marking the first financing operation in France under a €300 million European Investment Bank-backed programme designed to support SMEs in the defence sector through … Read the full press release

European Investment Bank supports Rotterdam shore power project with major financing to advance sustainable maritime operations

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank has approved a €90 million loan to support the installation of shore power infrastructure at the port of Rotterdam, complemented by an additional €70 million grant from the European Commission. The project, led by … Read the full press release

EIB Group Expands Strategic Investments in Cyprus with Major Funding for Education Infrastructure and Sustainable Development Projects

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank Group achieved a record level of financing activity in Cyprus in 2025, providing €372 million to support a wide range of sectors including education, infrastructure, healthcare, cultural heritage, and SMEs. A major component of … Read the full press release

European Investment Bank Partners with Anocca to Strengthen Governance and Investor Preparedness Ahead of Potential Listing

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank has launched its first pre-IPO advisory agreement, partnering with Swedish biotechnology company Anocca to support its preparation for a potential future stock-market listing. Delivered through the InvestEU Advisory Hub, the initiative focuses on strengthening … Read the full press release

European Investment Bank Appoints Marko Primorac as Vice President Strengthening Leadership and Expanding Croatian Representation

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank has appointed Marko Primorac as Vice-President, making him the first Croatian representative to join the institution’s Management Committee. Nominated by the Croatian government, Primorac brings extensive experience in public finance, having served as Deputy … Read the full press release

European Investment Bank and UniCredit Unlock Up to €400 Million in Financing for Mid Cap Companies in Czechia and Slovakia

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank has provided a €200 million guarantee to UniCredit Bank Czech Republic and Slovakia, enabling up to €400 million in new loans for mid-cap companies in the region. The initiative aims to support manufacturing and … Read the full press release

Project Sophocles Secures Major Financing to Deliver Large Scale Solar and Battery Infrastructure Across Italy

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank, Natixis CIB, and Sunprime Holdings have partnered on a €507 million project finance initiative to deliver Project Sophocles, a major renewable energy programme in Italy combining solar photovoltaic plants and battery storage systems. With … Read the full press release

EIB Advisory and European Commission Introduce New Initiative to Support Strategic Development of Ports Across the TEN-T Network

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank and the European Commission have launched a new technical training programme under the JASPERS advisory mandate to help strengthen strategic port infrastructure across the European Union. The initiative focuses on supporting small and medium-sized … Read the full press release

European Investment Bank and Nassauische Heimstätte Wohnstadt sign €465 million financing agreement to support affordable housing projects across Hessen

(IN BRIEF) The Nassauische Heimstätte Wohnstadt group and the European Investment Bank have signed a €465 million framework financing agreement to support housing construction and energy efficiency upgrades in Hessen, Germany. The funding will enable investments totaling around €1 billion … Read the full press release

European Investment Bank Provides €60 Million Loan to Prosegur to Support Cybersecurity and Digital Innovation Investments

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank has granted a €60 million loan to Prosegur Compañía de Seguridad to support research, development and digital innovation initiatives focused on advanced security technologies. The funding will support investments in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, integrated … Read the full press release

NIB Joins EIB EBRD and CEB in EastInvest Platform Supporting Investment in EU Eastern Border Areas

(IN BRIEF) Nordic Investment Bank has joined several major European financial institutions, including the European Investment Bank Group, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and the Council of Europe Development Bank, in signing a joint declaration supporting the EU’s … Read the full press release

New €100 Million EIB and ÖHT Financing Scheme Supports Sustainable Investment in Austria’s Tourism Sector

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank and the Austrian Hotel and Tourism Bank have launched a joint financing initiative worth up to €100 million to support small and medium-sized tourism businesses across Austria. The EIB will provide €50 million, matched … Read the full press release

EIB TechEU Programme Launches in Austria with Major Financing Agreement Supporting AMAG’s Research and Green Manufacturing Investments

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank is providing a €75 million loan to AMAG Austria Metall AG to support research, digitalisation and environmentally sustainable manufacturing at its Ranshofen plant in Upper Austria. The financing represents the first EIB operation in … Read the full press release

European Investment Bank Supports Reopening of Modernised Bilochka Kindergarten in Verkhnia Bilka Under Ukraine Early Recovery Programme

(IN BRIEF) The Bilochka kindergarten in Verkhnia Bilka village in Lviv oblast has reopened after a €490 000 renovation funded through the European Investment Bank’s Ukraine Early Recovery Programme, restoring early childhood education services for local families during wartime. The … Read the full press release

TechEU Debut in Austria Sees EIB Back AMAG Investments in Research Digitalisation and Green Manufacturing

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank is providing AMAG Austria Metall AG with a €75 million loan to fund research, digitalisation, and greener production methods at its Ranshofen facility, forming part of a wider €168 million investment programme running from … Read the full press release

EIB Advisory Partnership with Estonia Targets Financing Solutions to Expand Affordable Homes Beyond Major Cities

(IN BRIEF) The EIB and Estonia have launched a 13-month advisory partnership designed to expand affordable rental housing and stimulate residential investment outside the country’s largest counties. With only a small fraction of new homes currently being built in regional … Read the full press release

EIB Financing Supports Major Solar Expansion in Romania to Accelerate Clean Energy Transition

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank is providing €34 million in financing for three photovoltaic projects in southwestern Romania, part of a €121 million funding package alongside the EBRD and BCR. Developed primarily by Scatec with partner Defic Globe, the … Read the full press release

European Investment Bank Provides €380 Million Equivalent Financing to Modernise and Expand Czech High-Voltage Transmission Network

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank has committed 9.3 billion Czech korunas (around €380 million) to support Czech transmission system operator ČEPS in refurbishing and expanding the country’s high-voltage electricity network. The financing, structured in two tranches, will cover up … Read the full press release