Accelerating innovation for smart growth in Europe - EIB INFO 2-2012 (n°146)
Innovation is a key ingredient in driving the European recovery and ensuring longer-term economic growth. This is where the EIB comes into play. In 2011 alone, we invested some EUR 10bn in the EU’s knowledge economy. We help secure ongoing investment in infrastructure, education and innovation to sustain a comparative advantage and continue creating high-value jobs in Europe. This edition of EIB INFO tells you how.
- EIB in focus
- EIB in action
- Innovation in numbers
- ‘Current environment good for young, innovative firms to grow’
- Backing the next generation of start-up companies
- The Université catholique de Louvain’s infrastructure gets a new look
- Putting e-waste to work
- Financing energy efficiency in the home
- Developing healthcare innovation capacity
- Supporting innovation in renewable technology
- Revolutionising the travel industry
- New@EIB
