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EIB Group’s response to help people and the economy

EIB coronavirus resource page

This special page helps you follow our fight against the crisis.

Up to €40 billion in assistance

The European Investment Bank is working with the European Commission and EU countries to give loans to struggling businesses, help healthcare centres build emergency infrastructure and encourage biotech and pharmaceutical firms to develop vaccines and treatments.

EIB’s proposals by the numbers

See our plans in detail, including how we’ll assist small firms hurt by the virus, increase medical research and help the EU solve urgent healthcare needs.

Prescription for investment

When a major epidemic like COVID-19 strikes, everyone wants to know when a vaccine will be ready. The EIB is backing projects that aim to control, cure or prevent the new coronavirus.

Do you have innovative ideas related to the coronavirus? Apply now for financial aid

Funding is available from the EU for small businesses whose technologies or innovations could help in treating, testing, monitoring or other fields related to the new virus. Apply to the European Innovation Council by today 5 p.m.

EIB and EU express support for CureVac’s research into coronavirus vaccine

A financial package for this German firm could come from the InnovFin Infectious Disease Finance Facility. This facility supports innovative companies developing vaccines, drugs and medical devices.

EIB at a glance

Join the debate – help shape our new climate roadmap

The roadmap is our plan for climate action and sustainability over the next five years. Tell us what you think. See below for details on our civil society web seminars.

Better health care for mothers and children in Senegal

Maternal and child health clinics in Dakar offer services that are about 40% less expensive than private clinics by using a number of innovations.

Development Solutions: Better transport for women

Gender inequalities have a big impact on women’s use of public transport. Here’s how to address gender in transport projects – and increase use by everyone.

Banking report addresses sustainable investment and advisory assistance in Africa

The report discusses investment trends and how to work toward sustainable growth and social progress in Africa.

EIB proposes €200 million to help Greece cope with migrants

New initiatives will help small businesses impacted by the migration crisis and improve water, sanitation, healthcare and housing in areas hosting migrants and refugees.

EU seeks your ideas on apps that use data to improve our work

If you are passionate about data and have ideas for innovative mobile and web apps or visualisations based on EU data, send us your ideas before 3 May.

The European Investment Fund at a glance

Loan guarantee will support €500 million for Greek businesses

The EIF and Greece sign a deal to provide financing to small and medium-size businesses while encouraging innovation and entrepreneurship.

Loan guarantees in Bulgaria will support €200 million for small businesses

The agreement with Unicredit Bulbank, United Bulgarian Bank and ProCredit Bank (Bulgaria) is expected to help around 4,500 businesses across the country.

Latest publications

Banking in Africa

In its fifth edition, this report focuses on recent developments in Africa’s banking sectors and the policy options that can help the continent.

EIB Working Papers: Lending helps small businesses innovate

What is the impact of the financing we give to banks, which allows more small businesses to get loans? Find out in the latest EIB Working Paper, covering 2008 to 2014.

Our projects

Recently approved EIB projects

List of EIB projects

Upcoming events

Civil society meetings

23 & 26 March

4 web seminars over two days will allow stakeholders to give feedback on our new climate and energy plans and share concerns with our experts. Topics include aligning our projects with the Paris Agreement, sustainable finance, and our goal to leave no one behind in the transition to clean energy

The State of the Union conference

Florence – 7 to 9 May

Sustainable Blue Economy and Investment Forum

Estoril – 1 June

UN Ocean Conference

Lisbon – 2 to 6 June

European Development Days

Brussels – 9 & 10 June

Please note that some events may be canceled or rescheduled due to the coronavirus outbreak.

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