The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a €200 million loan agreement with Dutch public limited water company Evides. Active across the provinces of Zuid-Holland, Zeeland and the western part of the Province of Noord-Brabant, Evides serves over 2.5 million residents and companies in the Netherlands. The company’s 2025-2028 investment plan aims to make both its operational infrastructure and its distribution network more resilient and sustainable. The EIB financing is supported under the European Commission’s InvestEU programme.
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a €20 million venture debt financing agreement with Dutch biotechnology company Solynta, to accelerate the development of potato varieties with enhanced resistance to disease and resilience to climate change. Solynta will use the EIB support for its research into the use of true potato seeds instead of traditional tubers for cultivation.
Rabobank, DLL, and the European Investment Bank are partnering to increase access to finance for SMEs and mid-caps with a particular emphasis on sustainability and bioeconomy sectors, including agriculture.
