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EIB at a glance

Positive early results for BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine

BioNTech, one of many companies the Bank is supporting to fight the pandemic, announces preliminary success in the trials for a COVID-19 vaccine.

Climate Bank Roadmap points all finance in the right direction

The roadmap outlines our role as Europe’s climate bank to make the EU Green Deal a success and help Europe become the first carbon-neutral continent by 2050.

Public banks focused on recovery and sustainability

Representatives of 450 development finance institutions discussed ways to build a more resilient and sustainable world.

European Guarantee Fund expands its reach to lift economy

New initiatives will help the economy in Spain and offer venture debt financing across Europe.

Helping businesses understand climate change risk

Climate change poses a risk to our daily lives, but it also is a big financial risk. We are working harder to explain this risk to businesses.

Innovation can decarbonise industries that use a lot of energy

Companies that cause a lot of emissions must start making big changes. New technologies can help them make a lot of progress.

Digital technologies help Africa fight the pandemic and the economic crisis

Hundreds of millions of Africans are not connected to the internet and are unable to get information about the COVID-19 crisis. More digital technologies will bring great benefits to the continent.

Microfinance can improve the lives of billions of farmers in Africa and Asia

Our microfinance experts explain how small loans reduce poverty and make life better for poor communities.

Advisory Hub helps businesses survive and grow with more digital technology

Watch how digital technologies help companies expand and become more resilient to crises such as COVID-19.

Clean Oceans Initiative is preserving waterways around the world

We are supporting projects that clean up waste and remove plastics before they reach the oceans.

Join online debates on investment to fight climate change and the pandemic

The seminars will feature scientists, policy experts, business leaders and other professionals from around the globe who will share thoughts on innovation and the latest research.

Financial instruments for businesses in Europe

The fi-compass platform offers general information, practical tools and learning opportunities that guide people step-by-step through different financial instruments. Find out more in the newsletter.

The European Investment Fund at a glance

EIF at a glance

European initiative supports riskier and innovative Finnish businesses

Small and medium companies in Finland will have better access to loans and lower interest rates.

New fund offers big lift to entrepreneurs solving society’s problems

The fund will connect early-stage enterprises that want to address social issues with investors who are looking for more than just financial returns.

More support for clean energy and circular economy in the Netherlands

The Dutch Future Fund hopes to mobilise over €1 billion for small and medium businesses to make the Netherlands more sustainable and innovative.

Guarantee fund helps innovation, female entrepreneurs and farmers in Iceland

This agreement with Byggðastofnun will provide €20 million for small businesses in rural areas.

€75 million for ocean ecosystem in Portugal

The Portugal Blue fund will help many businesses support a sustainable ocean economy.

Six fund deals worth €700 million for artificial Intelligence and blockchain technology

New agreements with technology equity funds in Austria, Finland, Germany, Luxembourg and the Netherlands will help companies across Europe.

€6 million guarantee to help culture and creativity sectors in Estonia

A new guarantee facility will offer better financial terms to businesses hurt by the COVID-19 crisis.

Latest publications

Hope and strength in the Western Balkans

Devastated by tragic conflicts, nationalism and neglected investments, the Western Balkan countries are striving to find a new equilibrium. Citizens and institutions in the Balkans have repeatedly affirmed their ambition to become part of the European Union and have made significant efforts to turn this dream into reality.

Climate Solutions

Climate change is still the biggest threat humanity faces. So big, in fact, that it is sometimes hard to know what each of us, as individuals, can do to counter it. Climate Solutions details the challenges, lays out the solutions and shows how to make the economic recovery from the current crisis green.

The EIB COVID-19 Economic Vulnerability Index

Which countries are most vulnerable to the economic impact of COVID-19? This analysis covers countries outside the European Union and helps give us an idea of regions that need the most help.