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        Web Summit is the world’s largest annual technology conference that brings together the people and companies redefining the global tech industry.

        The EIB Group, composed of the European Investment Bank and the European Investment Fund, which focuses on small businesses, is a leading supporter of start-ups and the digital economy and one of the largest providers of finance for innovation in Europe.

        EIB Vice-President Ricardo Mourinho Félix and the EIB Group delegation participated in a number of events during the summit on topics ranging from climate finance to investing in cutting-edge technologies.

        Our key events

        Bjorn Tremmerie, EIF spoke at the panel in the Venture event, “What just happened, and what happens next?”.

        This CIS fireside chat was with EIB Vice-President Ricardo Mourinho Félix and journalist and media consultant at the BBC, Jane Wakefield at the Corporate Innovation Summit.

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        The European Innovation Council and the European Investment Bank Group presented funding opportunities for deep-tech start-ups and introduced the new EIC fund.

        The European Investment Fund has your back. Franz Derler from the EIB presented.

        EIB Vice-President Ricardo Mourinho Felix and Minister of Science, Technology and Higher Education, Elvira Fortunato, discussed how government policies could further develop Europe as a tech hub, foster innovation and support companies in a targeted way.

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        Roger Havenith, Deputy CE of EIF gave a 15 minute keynote speech on a Limited Partner perspective on European Venture at the Venture Stage.

        EIB Vice-President Ricardo Mourinho Félix and Co-founder and COO of Izicap, Miguel Mateus spoke at a press conference. 

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        Web Summit 2022: EIB supports Izicap’s expansion into Portugal and international markets
        The EIB is investing EUR 15 million into Izicap, enabling the fintech SME to develop and market a loyalty software solution for small merchants operating in local shops, to boost business growth in Europe.
        EIB Group at Web Summit 2022 (#WebSummit)
        Discover EIB Group’s activities to support innovation and start-ups in Europe and grow the innovation ecosystem further
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        What's the Matter - Digitalisation

        Did you know that one out of four European companies did not invest in digital transformation last year? When talking about digitalisation, what is the position of Europe in the world? Who is leading? What are the challenges? Is there any link between investing in innovative digital technologies and fighting climate change?

        Watch the first episode of our new video series to find the answers. Together with EIB experts, we examine the state of digitalisation. From Luxembourg, the heart of Europe, to the whole world: this is What’s the Matter.

          Check out the video  

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        Venture debt
        Our venture debt product addresss the funding needs of fast growing innovative companies.

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        The EIB cooperates with a wide range of financial intermediaries that offer products targeting small and medium-sized projects. We benefit from our partners’ expertise, local knowledge and proximity to the projects themselves.

        Find our financial intermediaries closer to you.

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        Pitching challenges

        Can you pitch your idea in the time it takes to ride an elevator? How about in the time that it takes to play a song?
        Watch these entrepreneurs pitch their start-ups faster than DISH2795 finishes his graffiti artwork.

        4 November 2022

        PlanetWatch takes EIB's Graffiti Pitching Challenge at Web Summit 2022

        Are you faster pitching your company to an investor than an urban artist making a graffiti? Claudio Parinello, CEO of PlanetWatch, takes the EIB's Graffiti Pitching Challenge at Web Summit 2022 in Lisbon.

        Before DISH2795 finishes his artwork, Claudio explains how PlanetWatch collects and monitors air quality data, worldwide and in real time, building a community of planet watchers and adding value and opportunities to businesses.

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        Environment Web summit Portugal European Union Research, innovation and technology Climate action and environment Health and life sciences
        3 November 2022

        EthicHub takes EIB's Graffiti Pitching Challenge at Web Summit 2022

        Are you faster pitching your company to an investor than an urban artist making a graffiti? Nairobi Montilla, Head of Community at EthicHub, takes the EIB's Graffiti Pitching Challenge at Web Summit 2022 in Lisbon.

        Before DISH2795 finishes his artwork, Nairobi explains how her business helps connect small farm owners with world markets. An endeavor that is not only fair, but also profitable.

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        Web summit Technology Portugal European Union Research, innovation and technology Agriculture
        3 November 2022

        Fairown takes EIB's Graffiti Pitching Challenge at Web Summit 2022

        Are you faster pitching your company to an investor than an urban artist making a graffiti? Hendrik Roosna, CEO and Co-Founder of Fairown, takes the EIB's Graffiti Pitching Challenge at Web Summit 2022 in Lisbon.

        Before DISH2795 finishes his artwork, Hendrik explains how their financial technology platform allows global brands to work together with local banks to enable circular economy. 

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        Web summit Portugal European Union Research, innovation and technology Circular economy Digital and telecoms
        3 November 2022

        BIOMES takes EIB's Graffiti Pitching Challenge at Web Summit 2022

        Are you faster pitching your company to an investor than an urban artist making a graffiti? Christin Gnther, CMO and Co-founder of BIOMES, takes the EIB's Graffiti Pitching Challenge at Web Summit 2022 in Lisbon.

        Before DISH2795 finishes his artwork, Christin explains how her business transforms healthcare by developing DNA tests for people to know about their intestinal bacteria and receive personalised nutrition recommendations.

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        Web summit Portugal European Union Research, innovation and technology Health and life sciences
        2 November 2022

        Rocsole takes EIB's Graffiti Pitching Challenge at Web Summit 2022

        Are you faster pitching your company to an investor than an urban artist making a graffiti? Mika Tienhaara, CEO of Rocsole, takes the EIB's Graffiti Pitching Challenge at Web Summit 2022 in Lisbon.

        Before DISH2795 finishes his artwork, Mika explains how his company's technology allows monitoring production 24/7 and makes industries safer, better and cleaner.

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        Web summit Technology Portugal European Union Research, innovation and technology

        Our support for innovation

        Find out how the EIB and the EIF support innovative companies and help advance digitalisation

        21 October 2022 Dawid A. Fusiek

        Navigating the storm

        A Finnish company believes that automated vehicles will help halt climate change, so it’s developing software to operate them in all weather conditions

        EGF Climate Venture debt Covid-19 Finland European Union Research, innovation and technology Climate action and environment Venture capital & equity
        20 October 2022 Matt Rees

        Podcast: Digitalising the climate fight

        Circular economy climate solutions are more than just recycling. With artificial intelligence and the internet of things, digitalisation is a big tool for reusing things we currently throw away

        Mobility Energy efficiency France European Union Urban development Research, innovation and technology Transport Climate action and environment Energy
        14 July 2022 Dawid A. Fusiek

        Small island, big impact

        Backed by an EU programme, Bank of Valletta helps Malta SMEs innovate, and create new jobs after the COVID-19 pandemic

        Malta European Union Research, innovation and technology SMEs
        12 July 2022 Dominik Ruderer

        Infrastructure Solutions: The power of purchase agreements

        Renewable energy power purchase agreements reduce energy market risks for both producers and buyers

        Infrastructure Electricity Wind energy Climate Energy savings Renewable energy Energy security Solar power Energy efficiency Energy transformation Spain Romania Ireland Poland France European Union Research, innovation and technology Climate action and environment Energy
        22 June 2022 Nikola Simic

        Beam me up, Finland

        Finnish metaverse company Varjo is boldly going where no one has gone before with virtual reality technology that makes virtual teleportation a reality

        EGF Venture debt Covid-19 Finland European Union Research, innovation and technology Venture capital & equity

        Mobidiag - Power of molecular diagnosis

        The European Investment Bank is partnering with French innovative company Prophesee, to deveop its neuromorphic vision technology. Discover their story in our video!

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