Our Mission is to further the objectives of the European Union by making long-term finance available for sound investment.
The EIB Group promotes Corporate Responsibility through its mission and activities in the service of the European Union, through the way it implements these and through its internal management.
The EIB attaches great importance to engaging with civil society and building cooperative relations with its representatives.
In 2011, the EIB lent some EUR 10bn for investment in the knowledge economy. That means for investment in education, research & development and innovation. These three are critical for Europe's competitiveness and long-term economic growth. But in addition, now that the European Union has been hit by an economic crisis and unemployment has increased rapidly, investment in the knowledge economy is also important for fighting poverty, social exclusion and inequality.
Knowledge economy objectives
Education, research & development and innovation together are known as the three sides of the "knowledge triangle" because education and R&D together make innovation possible.
The European Investment Fund (EIF) supports innovative small and medium-sized enterprises and entrepreneurship notably through venture capital activities.
To stimulate investment in the knowledge economy, the EIB Group can offer:
As the bank of the European Union, the European Investment Bank (EIB) finances investment supporting the implementation of EU strategic priorities. One of these is to promote the establishment of a competitive, knowledge-based economy capable of sustainable growth.
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