EIB Advisory provides expert guidance to develop markets, build capacity and support high-impact projects. We help businesses and the public sector make good investment decisions, and get access to more loans or other finance.
Working with clients across the EU and beyond, we tailor solutions to each client's needs, helping them finance better projects, invest better, while advancing the strategic priorities of the EIB Group.
Our flexible model combines in-house and external expertise and partnerships with international institutions, and includes work under EU and other mandates.
This allows us to:
- Maximise the impact of public funds
- Improve project quality
- Speed up access to finance
What we offer
EIB Advisory delivers a wide range of services to help clients plan, prepare and implement bankable projects.
Make projects happen
We support high-impact projects throughout their lifecycle, from origination and preparation to implementation. We also provide financial advice on investments.
Our advisory services strengthen the project quality and maturity, helping to overcome barriers and secure financing, including from the European Investment Bank. We also assist with implementation and operation, accelerating fund disbursement. Drawing on experience across countries and sectors, our teams apply lessons learnt to deliver maximum benefits for our clients.
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Assess and develop new markets
We identify market gaps, designing solutions to establish financial instruments, investment platforms and blending facilities.
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Build knowledge, partnerships and networks
We help clients and partner institutions build the capacity and skills they need to prepare and implement projects and investment programmes that meet European standards.
Our support covers environmental and social sustainability, compliance with State Aid rules, and the promotion of best practices. We also raise awareness of funding and financing options within and beyond the European Union.
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Who we support
EIB Advisory works with a broad range of clients in the European Union and around the world:
- Public sector: Member States and partner country governments, central banks, central and local authorities, cities, managing authorities for EU shared management funds, state-owned entities
- Private sector: Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), mid-caps, research-driven companies, innovative corporates
- Financial intermediaries: National promotional institutions, commercial banks, microfinance providers, investment funds
Assignments are tailored to each client’s needs and aligned with EU policy priorities.
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In focus
EIB Advisory in 2025
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- Information on Service Providers supported through InvestEU Advisory Hub
- Information on Service Providers supported through fi-compass
- Grant recipients under Call for Proposals "Delivery of local investment advisory services by National Promotional Banks (NPBs)" with reference number SG/AS/EIAH/2017-1621/MS
- Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF) for GCF`s investment into the Global Green Bond Initiative (GGBI)* [EN] [FR] [PT] [AR] [BN]
* formerly known as Green and Resilience Debt Platform (GRDP)
Our products and services
We support projects that accelerate the green transition, boost technological innovation, bolster security and defence, support regional cohesion and social infrastructure development. Our commitment to international development and capital markets integration safeguards Europe’s strong global presence. Our priorities boost growth, prosperity, technological and social progress in individual member states, across the whole EU and around the world.
Lending to clients of all sizes to support sustainable growth and job creation
Through our investments in equity and funds we stimulate and catalyse private capital
Covering risks of large and small projects, as well as loan portfolios
Technical and financial expertise for our clients