What financing products are available?

RSFF financing products cover a wide range of corporate debt solutions to suit the diverse and dynamic needs of promoters undertaking Research, Technological Development & Demonstration and Innovation (RDI). RSFF products can be tailored to the individual financing needs of the promoter and co-financing partners.

RSFF financing will either be provided directly to the promoter or via a financial intermediary (e.g. one of the promoter’s house banks).

Direct RSFF Financing:

• Corporate Debt Financing
• Project Financing
• Mezzanine Financing

Intermediated RSFF Financing:

• Risk Sharing Lines of Credit
• Guarantees

Added Value of RSFF products:

• Attractive financing terms - EIB’s AAA rating and non-profit orientation
• Long financing tenors
• Availability of all major currencies
• Ability to share risks with promoters, banks and other stakeholders as appropriate
• EIB structuring expertise
• Catalytic effect of EIB involvement, attracting other financing partners

EIB financing is always subject to the Bank’s satisfactory assessment of the project’s technical and economical viability and the borrower’s bankability. Financing is subject to the EIB’s terms and conditions.