Eligibility
The EIB finances projects in most sectors. Eligible projects contribute to EU economic policy objectives:
- Promotion of economic and social cohesion (development of poorer regions) in the EU
- Improvement of EU transport and telecommunications infrastructure (rail, air, road connections and bridges)
- Secure energy supplies - production, transfer and distribution, more efficient energy use, alternative energy supplies
- Development of a competitive, innovative and knowledge-based European economy (i2i)
- Investment in human capital (schools, universities, laboratories, research centres, hospitals etc.)
- Natural and urban environment schemes (water, waste, cleaner air, urban transport etc.)
- Development of small and medium sized enterprises
- Industrial projects improving EU competitiveness
- Projects that support EU's external co-operation and development policies
The EIB does not provide grants or venture capital. European Union grants are managed by the European Commission. The European Investment Fund (EIF) provides venture capital.