Tag Archives: EIB

EIB Commits €200 Million Loan for Vital Nervión River Tunnel Project in Bilbao’s Metropolitan Area

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has inked a €200 million loan agreement with Interbiak, a public entity under the Department for Infrastructure and Territorial Development of the Provincial Council of Bizkaia. This financing will facilitate the construction of … Read the full press release

African Pharmaceutical Technology Foundation Takes Major Strides Toward Building a Self-Reliant African Pharmaceutical Industry

(IN BRIEF) In a significant development for Africa’s pharmaceutical sector, the African Pharmaceutical Technology Foundation and the Rwandan Government have signed a host country agreement, paving the way for the Foundation’s operationalization. The Foundation has also forged a memorandum of … Read the full press release

EIB Grants PLN 1.5 Billion Loan to Jerónimo Martins Polska for Green Store Refurbishments

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) is providing a loan of PLN 1.5 billion to Jerónimo Martins Polska, the owner of the Biedronka retail store chain in Poland, to facilitate energy efficiency investments within its store network. This financial … Read the full press release

EIB Provides €175 Million Loan to Northern Fiber Holding Group for Northern Germany Fiber Optic Network Expansion

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has granted a significant €175 million loan to Northern Fiber Holding Group (NFH) to support the expansion of its fiber optic network in northern Germany. This funding, in addition to the €240 million … Read the full press release

EIB’s Financing Initiatives in the Western Balkans Drive Job Growth and Investment, New Study Reveals

(IN BRIEF) A recent study, titled “The impact of the EIB’s intermediated lending to businesses in the Western Balkans,” assesses the effect of the European Investment Bank’s (EIB) intermediated lending on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Bosnia and Herzegovina, … Read the full press release

Nicola Beer Appointed as First Female German Vice-President on EIB Management Committee

(IN BRIEF) Nicola Beer has been appointed as the first female Vice-President on the European Investment Bank’s (EIB) Management Committee, representing Germany. With a background in law and politics, Beer brings extensive experience from her roles as a member of … Read the full press release

Sunlight Receives €25 Million EIB Loan to Expand Lithium Battery Production in Greece

(IN BRIEF) Sunlight, a prominent battery manufacturer and member of the Olympia Group, has secured a €25 million loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to bolster its lithium battery production capacity at its cutting-edge facility in Xanthi, Greece. With … Read the full press release

EIB Global Signs €41.2 Million Loan Agreement to Rehabilitate Moldova’s Rail Infrastructure

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank’s (EIB) specialized development finance arm, EIB Global, has entered into a €41.2 million loan agreement with the government of Moldova for the revitalization of the country’s railway infrastructure. Complementing this funding is a €12 … Read the full press release

EIB Sets 2024 Issuance Target at €60 Billion with Borrowing Authorization of €65 Billion

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has outlined its financial plans for 2024, aiming to issue approximately €60 billion in bonds for the year. This issuance target was approved by the EIB Board of Directors in their December meeting, … Read the full press release

EIB Grants €20 Million Venture Debt Financing to The Akkermansia Company for Microbiome Health Research

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a €20 million venture debt financing agreement with The Akkermansia Company, a Belgian microbiome health specialist, supported by the European Commission’s InvestEU initiative. The Akkermansia Company, originating as a spin-off from … Read the full press release

EIB Provides €18 Million Financing to Novadip for Clinical Trials of Innovative Bone Repair Treatment

(IN BRIEF) Novadip, a Belgian biotech company, has secured €18 million in venture debt financing from the European Investment Bank (EIB) with support from the European Union’s InvestEU initiative. The funds will be utilized for clinical trials of NVD-003, an … Read the full press release

EIB Provides €46 Million Loan to Ingeteam for Renewable Energy Integration Research

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Ingeteam, a Spanish company specializing in electrical engineering and equipment development, have signed a €46 million loan agreement for a two-year investment plan. The plan focuses on research, development, and innovation (RDI) … Read the full press release

EIB and NIB Finance €85 Million Mažeikiai Onshore Wind Farm in Lithuania

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) have signed a financing agreement for the Mažeikiai onshore wind farm in Lithuania, developed by Ignitis Group, a leading energy company in the Baltics. Both EIB and NIB … Read the full press release

EIB Commits to Supporting Refugees, Economic Resilience, and Social Inclusion at the 2023 Global Refugee Forum

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has reiterated its dedication to addressing the needs of refugees, enhancing economic resilience in host and origin communities, and fostering social inclusion at the 2023 Global Refugee Forum. The EIB collaborated with partners … Read the full press release

EIB Approves €5 Billion Initiative to Support Wind Energy Manufacturing and €20.4 Billion for Diverse Investments Across Europe

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) Board of Directors has endorsed a €5 billion initiative aimed at bolstering wind energy equipment manufacturing companies as part of the European Wind Power Package. This strategic investment supports the transition to net … Read the full press release

EIB Commits €100 Million to Boost Affordable and Sustainable Housing in Rostock

(IN BRIEF) In a significant development, the European Investment Bank (EIB) has approved a €100 million loan to support WIRO Wohnen in Rostock Wohnungsgesellschaft mbH, the municipal housing company in Rostock, Germany. This funding will aid WIRO in constructing 561 … Read the full press release

EIB Commits €250 Million for Second Rail Track in Slovenia to Boost Transport Network

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a €250 million loan agreement with 2TDK Družba za razvoj projekta d.o.o (2TDK) to support the construction of a second rail track in Slovenia, a vital component of the Baltic-Adriatic-Mediterranean Trans-European … Read the full press release

€500 Million Investment to Boost Sustainable Rail Travel in Italy

(IN BRIEF) In a significant move towards promoting sustainable mobility, the European Investment Bank (EIB) has committed €500 million to Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane S.p.A. (FS) to enhance rail services in Italy’s Campania and Lazio regions. This partnership aims to … Read the full press release

EIB Commits €110 Million to Transform Finnish Vocational Training Facilities

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a €110 million loan agreement with KOy Helsingin Toimitilat to support Finnish vocational training provider Stadin AO. The funding will be used to construct two modern campus buildings in Myllypuro and … Read the full press release

EIB Global Pioneers Just Resilience Approach for a Climate-Resilient and Equitable Future at COP28

(IN BRIEF) At the COP28 climate change conference, EIB Global, the development arm of the European Investment Bank (EIB), introduced its new approach to increase financing and advisory services in support of a just transition and just resilience worldwide. EIB … Read the full press release