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VOLKSBANK INNOVATION LOAN FOR SMES AND MIDCAPS

Summary sheet

Release date
21 April 2026
Status
Reference
Under appraisal | 12/02/2026
20250819
Project name
Promoter - financial intermediary
VOLKSBANK INNOVATION LOAN FOR SMES AND MIDCAPS
BANCA POPOLARE DELL'ALTO ADIGE SPA
Proposed EIB finance (Approximate amount)
Total cost (Approximate amount)
EUR 100 million
not applicable
Location
Sector(s)
Description
Objectives

The €100 million multi-beneficiary intermediated loan (MBIL) to Volksbank S.p.A. aims at supporting Italian small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) (minimum 70%) and mid-caps (up to 30%) in their investments. Minimum 30% of the financing will be dedicated to supporting investments in innovation, thus contributing to TechEU objectives.

Financing of small/medium projects carried out by small and medium-sized enterprises.

Environmental aspects
Procurement

The final beneficiaries will be required to comply with applicable national and EU legislation in respect of environmental and social matters, as appropriate.

Final beneficiaries will be requested to comply with applicable national and EU legislation, as appropriate.

Milestone
Under appraisal

Disclaimer

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They are provided for transparency purposes only and cannot be considered to represent official EIB policy (see also the Explanatory notes).

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