Tag Archives: Thomas Östros

Swedish Cleantech Innovator Secures €22.5 Million EIB Funding to Combat PFAS Water Contamination

(IN BRIEF) Swedish cleantech company Chromafora has secured a €22.5 million loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to advance its SELPAXT technology, which removes harmful PFAS chemicals from water. Backed by InvestEU, the funding will support the deployment of … Read the full press release

Lithuania and EIB Partner to Improve Energy Efficiency in 700 Apartment Buildings

  (IN BRIEF) The Lithuanian government and the European Investment Bank (EIB) have partnered in a €100 million initiative to renovate 700 multi-apartment buildings, mobilizing up to €625 million to improve energy efficiency. The project will reduce household energy bills, … Read the full press release

EIB Loan Fuels Zumtobel’s Push for Smart and Sustainable Lighting Innovation

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has granted a €50 million loan to the Zumtobel Group to advance its research and development of innovative lighting solutions, focusing on energy-efficient and connected technologies for smart buildings and cities. With a … Read the full press release

EIB Supports University of Latvia with €25 Million Loan for Green Campus Development

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has provided a €25 million loan to the University of Latvia to support the third phase of its campus development in Riga. This phase includes constructing the “House of Health,” featuring research and … Read the full press release

EIF Commits €40 Million to Norway’s HAVN Capital II to Accelerate Europe’s Low-Carbon Transition

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) has committed €40 million to HAVN Capital II, a Norway-based private equity fund targeting €250 million to invest in companies advancing renewable energy, electrification, and energy efficiency in Northern and Western Europe. The … Read the full press release

SKF Secures €430 Million EIB Loan to Advance Green Technologies in Bearings and Seals

(IN BRIEF) SKF has secured a €430 million loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to advance research, development, and innovation in bearings, seals, and lubrication systems across six European countries. The funding supports green technologies in sectors like renewable … Read the full press release

EIB Provides €105 Million Loan to Tuusula Municipality for Energy-Efficient School Complexes

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has provided a €105 million loan to the Municipality of Tuusula in Finland to construct energy-efficient school complexes for 3,500 students. The project, spanning three neighborhoods, aims to create modern educational spaces aligned … Read the full press release

EIB Supports €1 Billion Laakso Joint Hospital Project in Helsinki with €100 Million Initial Loan

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has provided an initial €100 million loan for the construction of the €1 billion Laakso Joint Hospital in Helsinki, which will integrate psychiatric, neurological, geriatric, and palliative care services for 1.7 million Uusimaa … Read the full press release

EIB Report: African Fintech Growth and Gender Strategies Drive Progress Amid Financial and Climate Challenges

(IN BRIEF) The EIB’s Finance in Africa 2024 report shows a nearly threefold increase in African fintech companies since 2020, significantly improving financial access across the continent. However, challenges like limited credit and high financing costs still impede economic growth. … Read the full press release

EIB Boosts Funding for Stockholm’s Slussen Revamp, Advancing Sustainable Urban Development

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has granted an additional €264 million to the ongoing redevelopment of Stockholm’s Slussen area, which aims to modernize infrastructure and enhance sustainability. This funding builds on an earlier €382 million loan and will … Read the full press release

EIB to Unveil New Financial Support for Ukraine and Climate-Affected Nations at Annual IMF and World Bank Meetings

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) will announce new financial support for Ukraine and innovative funding solutions for climate-affected nations at the 2024 International Monetary Fund and World Bank Annual Meetings. Led by President Nadia Calviño, the EIB delegation … Read the full press release

EIB and KCB Partner to Boost Kenyan SMEs, Empower Women and Youth with €230M Investment

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB Global) and KCB Bank Kenya have formed a €230 million (KShs. 32 billion) partnership to support small and medium enterprises (SMEs), with a focus on women and youth-led businesses in Kenya. The investment, … Read the full press release

EIB Global Invests €2 Million in Vaccine Development at Akagera Medicines in Rwanda

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB Global) has committed €2 million to support Akagera Medicines Africa Limited in Rwanda, facilitating the early-stage development of vaccines for infectious diseases, including tuberculosis, HIV, Ebola, and Lassa fever. This funding aims to … Read the full press release

Team Europe Unites to Bolster Economic Development in ACP Nations with New €74 Million Funding Initiative

(IN BRIEF) The ACP Trust Fund has secured over €74 million in pledges from seven EU member states, including Denmark, Finland, Germany, Luxembourg, Portugal, Spain, and Sweden, to support economic growth in African, Caribbean, and Pacific (ACP) countries. This funding … Read the full press release

EIB and Latvian Government Unite to Boost Affordable Housing Development Amidst Growing Shortage

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) is partnering with the Latvian government and the Latvian State Real Estate Company (SRE) to promote the development of affordable rental housing in Latvia. This initiative will be supported by the EIB’s Advisory … Read the full press release

European Investment Bank Unveils Global Health and Climate Initiatives at UN General Assembly

(IN BRIEF) At the 79th United Nations General Assembly, European Investment Bank (EIB) President Nadia Calviño will announce new initiatives focused on global health and climate finance. The EIB, in collaboration with partners like the Gates Foundation and WHO, will … Read the full press release

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

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

(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

EIB Funds €435 Million to Stora Enso for Sustainable Packaging Transformation in Oulu

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) is extending a €435 million credit to Stora Enso to upgrade its Oulu manufacturing site for producing eco-friendly, fiber-based packaging for food and personal care products. This investment aims to reduce plastic reliance … Read the full press release

EIB Funds voestalpine’s Green Steel Initiative with €300 Million Loan

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has allocated a €300 million loan to voestalpine AG, Europe’s third-largest steelmaker, to support a four-year research and development initiative aimed at enhancing sustainability and reducing carbon emissions. Key focuses include optimizing manufacturing … Read the full press release