European Investment Bank (EIB)

Today the EIB Board of Directors approved €3.6 billion for clean transport, energy, water, housing, and innovation with projects in Europe, Africa, and beyond. We also backed broader support for Europe’s automotive sector to drive competitiveness and future technologies.   The European Investment Fund (EIF) Board approved €2.2 billion to scale deep tech and cybersecurity through new VC funds, support war-affected SMEs in Ukraine, and boost innovation in Poland and Spain.   Read more ➡️bit.ly/BoD_April

Don’t miss the third edition of The EIB Roundup newsletter, featuring: 🔵 our increased support for Europe’s security and defence 🔵 a new initiative to secure access to critical raw materials and reduce imports 🔵 the EIB Group 2024 Advisory Report 🔵 Sweden’s first pea protein isolate factory …and much more. Hit the subscribe button for more monthly impact delivered straight to your feed and inbox ⤵️

In Ukraine, we invest where it is most needed. Today in Brussels, President Nadia Calviño and VP Teresa Czerwińska met Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal, European Commission HR/VP Kaja Kallas and Commissioners Marta Kos, Valdis Dombrovskis and Andrius Kubilius to back the restoration of essential public infrastructure and services. Under the EU's Ukraine Facility, we signed three projects worth €300 million to support: 🚰water facilities ⚡️district heating 🏢 municipal infrastructure Our investments bring real, tangible improvements to the daily lives of many families and communities all over the country. The EU family continues to #StandWithUkraine. More information ➡️ https://bit.ly/Ukraine300M

Europe’s municipalities are on the front line of climate change, affordable housing, and digitalisation — and they’re ready to invest. But financing and red tape are holding them back. 📊 The EIB Municipalities Survey 2024–2025 reveals where local infrastructure investment is headed and what’s standing in the way. Key findings: 🔵More than half plan to invest more in climate action and social infrastructure 🔵83% depend on EU grants to get projects off the ground 🔵2 in 3 face financing difficulties Read the full survey ➡️ https://lnkd.in/d_kFqbvF

Everyone deserves access to better healthcare.   This #WorldHealthDay, we’re proud to support innovative health projects across Europe – turning ideas into real-life impact.   Backed by EIB financing and EU programmes like #InvestEU and #HERAInvest, these projects are transforming healthcare:   🟢 In Spain, Universal Diagnostics S.A. is making blood tests that catch cancer early—when it’s still curable. 🟢 In Denmark, SNIPR Biome - A CRISPR Company is fighting antibiotic resistance with CRISPR-based treatments, a gene-editing technology that precisely targets and removes harmful bacteria. 🟢 In Poland, SDS Optic Inc.'s device can detect breast cancer in under an hour. 🟢 In France, Fabentech is preparing for future pandemics with powerful antibody treatments. 🟢 In Belgium, NOVADIP Biosciences S.A. is helping children with rare bone diseases avoid amputations.   These companies are not just helping save lives: they’re making European health systems more resilient and accessible. We’re proud to stand with them.

🚨Some highlights from our week:   🔵We successfully issued our first bonds under the EU Green Bond Standard   🔵President Nadia Calviño and Enrico Letta discussed EU competitiveness at the IE University   🔵VP Kyriacos Kakouris took part in the first EU-Central Asia Summit   🔵We met Europe's National Promotional Banks to discuss security and defence cooperation. Find out more in President Calviño's weekly recap video ⤵️ #WeeklyRecap #NewsOfTheWeek

A big step forward for sustainable finance in Europe: we have issued our first bond aligned with the EU Green Bond Standard (EuGBS). It’s the largest of its kind to date, at €3 billion, and the first issued by a supranational. We have been a green bond pioneer since 2007. This latest issuance builds on that leadership, by fully aligning with the EU Taxonomy and the EuGBS disclosure and verification requirements – bringing even greater clarity, integrity and comparability to the market. Bonds can only be labelled as European Green Bonds if all the following EU Taxonomy requirements are satisfied: ✔️ “Substantial contribution” to at least one of the EU Taxonomy environmental objectives ✔️ "Do not significantly harm" any of the other objectives ✔️ "Minimum safeguards" to ensure that certain minimum governance standards are met, and entities do not violate social norms, including human rights and labour rights ✔️ Meeting the technical screening criteria, which are set out in the Commission Delegated Acts. Proceeds from our new bond will be allocated EU Taxonomy-aligned projects, such as: ✔️ Transmission and distribution of electricity ✔️ Interurban and urban public transport. This landmark issuance confirms the gradual integration of the EU Taxonomy into our green finance strategy and sends a signal to the market on best practices in green bond issuance. 🔗bit.ly/EuropeanGreenBond

Morocco produces nearly half the world’s carob, but most of it is exported raw, a missed opportunity.   SANTIS saw potential. Instead of selling raw pods, they invested in high-value processing, turning carob into a key ingredient for Nestlé, Kraft Heinz, and Unilever.   With a €4.7 million loan from CIH BANK and our support, SANTIS expanded operations, created jobs, and empowered local farmers.   It helped create: ✅Hundreds of jobs in rural areas ✅Thousands of carob saplings for small farmers ✅New hubs in the US and Netherlands ✅Solar investments cutting electricity costs by 50%   Read more on how smart investment drives impact: https://bit.ly/Morocco_EIB

💡 Not all satellite networks make headlines—but some quietly change lives. As the first-ever EU–Central Asia Summit begins, we turn the spotlight on a project bringing digital connectivity to some of the region’s most remote communities. 🌍 With €60 million in support, this initiative uses satellite technology to bridge the digital divide—empowering schools, hospitals, and businesses where traditional networks don’t reach. The future of global connectivity isn’t just about speed—it’s about inclusion. 🛰️🔗Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Ycq3rB #GlobalGateway #CentralAsia #SatelliteInternet

Think the EIB Group only finances projects? Think again.   EIB Advisory is a vital part of the EIB Group’s work, helping to turn investment ideas into reality. Here is how we do it: ✅ We help clients unlock high-impact investments that are sustainable, inclusive, and transformative in all regions. ✅ We accelerate access to EIB Group financing and other funding sources. ✅ We offer project support, market development and capacity building. 👉 In 2024, EIB Advisory work helped mobilise almost €200 billion in investment. Find out more in our newly published annual Advisory Report ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/ePBvSW4G