Tag Archives: Gelsomina Vigliotti

EIB Institute Strengthens Gaza Relief Efforts with Targeted Humanitarian Aid for Children and Vulnerable Families

(IN BRIEF) The EIB Institute has pledged €750,000 in humanitarian aid to support urgent medical and nutritional assistance in Gaza, focusing on children, pregnant women, and vulnerable families. The funds will be channelled through Welthungerhilfe and CARE, two experienced NGOs … Read the full press release

EIB and ICSC Strengthen Partnership with €150 Million Loan to Modernize Italy’s Sports and Cultural Infrastructure

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has granted a €150 million loan to the Istituto per il Credito Sportivo e Culturale (ICSC) to finance new and upgraded public sports and cultural infrastructure across Italy. The funding will support projects … Read the full press release

EIB Supports Dolomiti Energia Group’s 2030 Strategic Plan with €200 Million Green Loan to Boost Renewable Energy and Grid Development

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has approved a €200 million green loan to support Dolomiti Energia Group’s 2030 Strategic Plan, with 55% of the financing directed toward new onshore wind farms in Campania and Puglia and 45% toward … Read the full press release

EIB and Intesa Sanpaolo agreements to create 2GW of clean capacity and thousands of jobs across Italy and Europe

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Intesa Sanpaolo have announced two financing operations worth €750 million to accelerate renewable energy development and strengthen Europe’s wind sector. A €500 million framework loan will support solar, wind, bioenergy, and storage … Read the full press release

Tecnocap secures EIB backing for sustainable investments supporting low-carbon industrial transition and competitiveness

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has granted €25 million in financing to Tecnocap, a global leader in metal packaging, to fund projects improving energy efficiency and expanding renewable energy generation. The investments, focused mainly on Tecnocap’s Italian facilities … Read the full press release

EIB Backs BrianzAcque with €45 Million Green Loan for Climate-Resilient Water Infrastructure

(IN BRIEF) EIB has granted a €45 million green loan—backed by InvestEU—to BrianzAcque to finance its 2025–2029 plan for upgrading water treatment, sewer networks, and stormwater management across Monza and Brianza, benefiting 877 000 people. The funding will support flood … Read the full press release

EIB Supports Snam with €264 Million Loan for Expanding Italy’s Biomethane Energy Infrastructure

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has approved a €264 million loan to Snam to construct 240 km of new pipelines aimed at integrating biomethane production into Italy’s national gas transmission system. The initial €140 million tranche has been … Read the full press release

EIB grants €120 million to AGSM AIM to modernise Veneto power grids and support REPowerEU goals

(IN BRIEF) EIB and AGSM AIM signed a €120 million loan to strengthen and modernise electricity grids in Vicenza, Verona and Grezzana. Implemented by V-RETI S.p.A., the investment will enhance efficiency, resilience and sustainability, supporting EU decarbonisation, digitalisation and REPowerEU … Read the full press release

EIB Provides €20 Million to Solynta to Fund Disease‑Resistant True Potato Seed Technology

(IN BRIEF) The EIB has extended a €20 million venture debt facility to Solynta, a Dutch biotech firm specializing in true potato seeds, under the InvestEU initiative. This funding will accelerate Solynta’s hybrid breeding research, which replaces bulky, perishable tubers with … Read the full press release

EIB Provides €150 Million to Fuel Alfasigma’s 2025–2027 R&D in Specialty and Rare-Disease Medicines

(IN BRIEF) The EIB has extended a €150 million loan to Alfasigma to fund its R&D efforts from 2025 to 2027, targeting new drugs in gastroenterology, hepatology, vascular medicine, rheumatology, and rare diseases. The financing, endorsed by EIB Vice-President Gelsomina … Read the full press release

Third EIB-Italy Partnership Strengthens National Defence with Helicopter Procurement

(IN BRIEF) The EIB has signed its third joint agreement with Italy’s Economy and Finance Ministry and the Defence Ministry, providing a 20-year loan to finance new helicopters for the Italian Army. The funds will flow from the EIB to … Read the full press release

EIB Mobilizes €200 Million for French Farming and Bioeconomy, Focusing on Youth and Sustainability

(IN BRIEF) The EIB and BPCE banking group have signed an agreement to provide €200 million in loans for SMEs and mid-caps in the French farming and bioeconomy sectors. The initiative aims to support young farmers and promote sustainable agriculture, … Read the full press release

EIB Invests €350 Million with INWIT to Boost Digital Connectivity and Mobile Coverage Across Italy

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has granted €350 million to INWIT to support the expansion of digital telecommunications infrastructure across Italy, improving mobile coverage, especially in rural areas. The investment will fund the development of both macro-grid infrastructure … Read the full press release

EIB and Banco Desio Launch €400 Million Financing Initiative to Support Innovation in Italian Businesses

(IN BRIEF) In Milan, the European Investment Bank (EIB) and Banco Desio signed the first €60 million tranche of a €200 million credit line designed to boost €400 million in investment for Italian SMEs and mid-cap businesses. The initiative aims … Read the full press release

EIF and EIB Group Launch €94 Million Green Financing Initiative for Italian Households

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) has launched a synthetic securitisation operation with a €94 million mezzanine guarantee, supported by a counter-guarantee from the European Investment Bank (EIB). This initiative, focused on green projects, is designed to help Italian … Read the full press release

European Investment Bank Provides €243 Million Green Loan to ERG Group for Renewable Energy Expansion in Europe

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has provided a €243 million green loan to ERG Group to support renewable energy projects in Italy, France, and Germany as part of ERG’s 2024-2026 Business Plan. The financing will fund three greenfield … Read the full press release

EIB Supports Marcegaglia’s €170 Million Plan to Decarbonise and Innovate Steel Production

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has provided €100 million in financing to Marcegaglia, a Mantua-based steel group, as part of a €170 million investment plan to decarbonize and modernize its operations. The funding will support projects at key … Read the full press release

EIF and Banca Etica Unlock €200 Million for Ethical Investments in Italy and Spain

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) and Banca Etica have signed a €164 million guarantee agreement, supported by InvestEU, to unlock over €200 million in investments across Italy and Spain. This initiative will provide more than 1,000 social enterprises, … Read the full press release

EIB and Enel Partner on €500 Million Sustainability Loan to Strengthen Italy’s Energy Transition

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and E-Distribuzione, part of the Enel Group, have signed the first €250 million installment of a €500 million sustainability-linked loan aimed at modernizing and strengthening Italy’s power grid. The agreement ties financing terms … Read the full press release

EIB approves €1 billion loan for Rebuilding Ischia’s Public and Private Infrastructure 1

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed the first €150 million tranche of a €1 billion financing package to support the reconstruction of Ischia, which was heavily impacted by a 2017 earthquake and 2022 landslide. The funding will … Read the full press release