Belgium and the EIB

We supported the installation of dozens of wind turbines off the country’s coast, providing electricity to over one million households. We financed a state-of-the-art health campus in Leuven, a major initiative in line with European policies for health, education and innovation. We also supported Belgian entrepreneurs and innovators in the medtech and biotech fields. In times of crisis, we stepped up our efforts to provide relief funds to the Walloon region for flood resilience projects and social housing.

At a glance

The EIB provides finance and expertise
for sound and sustainable investment projects in Belgium.

Last year’s EIB Group activity in Belgium by priority

(In € million, last updated at previous year end)

EIB activity in Belgium by sector since start of operations

EIB stories in Belgium

Individual stories speak far louder than figures and charts. Discover how our work improves the quality of life in Belgium and beyond.

26 May 2023
Peter Koh

Wallonia’s water worries

Wallonia water company SWDE has a massive investment plan to upgrade its network and adapt to climate change

Belgium European Union Water, wastewater management
16 May 2023
Dawid A. Fusiek

How llamas fight COVID-19

For the immunocompromised, the COVID-19 threat remains. But a Belgian company is harnessing nanobodies from llamas to fight the virus and other diseases

Covid-19 Belgium European Union Research, innovation and technology Health and life sciences
23 March 2023
Matt Rees

Masonry blocks that eat carbon

Four companies from Belgium get together in a local, circular economy project using byproducts of steelmaking to create a masonry block that cuts carbon dioxide emissions

Infrastructure Innovation Fund Belgium European Union Research, innovation and technology Climate action and environment Energy Circular economy
2 February 2023

Belgium and the EIB: our impact from 2018 to 2022

We have worked in Belgium since 1962, financing education and key infrastructure, such as the national railway, Antwerp's port, clean water, renewable energy and digital connectivity. We supported the installation of dozens of wind turbines off the country's coast, providing electricity to over one million households. We financed a state-of-the-art health campus in Leuven, a major initiative in line with European policies for health, education and innovation. We also supported Belgian entrepreneurs and innovators in the medtech and biotech fields. In times of crisis, we stepped up our efforts to provide relief funds to the Walloon region for flood resilience projects and social housing. Find out more about our activities in Belgium.

Belgium European Union
2 February 2023

A day in Europe

Buckle up and discover a normal day in Europe through different projects financed by the European Investment Bank. Will you recognise some of them? The journey begins now!

Slovakia Italy Croatia Austria Spain Romania Ireland Germany Sweden Slovenia Lithuania Bulgaria Malta Finland Belgium Hungary Greece Denmark Luxembourg Cyprus The Netherlands Portugal Poland France Latvia Czech Republic Estonia European Union
29 November 2022
Andreia Nuno

Building up energy efficiency, brick by brick

Cities and regions across Europe slash costs and emissions with energy efficiency investments

Climate Climate finance Energy efficiency Energy transformation Spain Lithuania Belgium Portugal European Union Climate action and environment Energy SMEs
19 August 2022
Maria Diamanti

Infrastructure Solutions: No wastewater to waste

Wastewater is not a problem. It is a highly valuable source of water, nutrients and energy. But more than 80% of all wastewater is wasted. We need to change how we treat it and make wastewater resource recovery a priority

Infrastructure Water Wastewater Germany Israel Belgium Singapore Namibia Africa, Caribbean, Pacific countries + OCT Mediterranean countries European Union Asia and Latin America Agriculture Climate action and environment Energy Circular economy Water, wastewater management
21 July 2022

Belgium and the EIB: 2015-2020

We have worked with Belgium since 1959. Between 2015 and 2020, we have supplied 1 345 518 households with green energy and improved health services for 6 246 000 citizens.

Belgium European Union Energy Health and life sciences
9 June 2022
Chris Welsch

The dance of a more inclusive world

Belgian company helps people with disabilities develop their talents and play a bigger role in society

EIB Institute Belgium European Union Education and training Institutional Diversity and gender
3 June 2022
Chris Knight

A global vaccine machine

More partnerships and investment are needed to improve low levels of developing world vaccinations and fight future diseases. Here’s how the EU bank is working to create vaccine-manufacturing facilities in Africa and to vaccinate other regions of the world

Infrastructure Covid-19 Germany Senegal Belgium Africa, Caribbean, Pacific countries + OCT European Union SMEs

Get EIB support in Belgium

We improve the lives of citizens in the EU and beyond. We support small businesses, while enhancing climate action and innovation. We also focus on energy transition and urban sustainability. We create prosperity for all EU regions, so that they reach their full potential.

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(generally less than €25m)

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(exceeding €25m)

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The EIB economic survey of investments in Belgium

The EIB, with the help of dozens of academics, practitioners and policymakers, surveyed 12,500 firms and 500 big cities across Europe to find out what is driving or holding back investment.

Discover the latest results