Denmark and the EIB

Besides the Øresund Bridge, we played a key role in supporting innovative technologies and the country’s green transition. We financed electric locomotives for the Danish State Railways, Vestas Wind Systems’s wind power technology and Fredericia - Everfuel’s green hydrogen production and storage.

At a glance

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

Last year’s EIB Group activity in Denmark by priority

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

EIB activity in Denmark by sector since start of operations

EIB stories in Denmark

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

2 March 2023

Denmark and the EIB: our impact from 2018 to 2022

We have worked in Denmark since 1973, financing key transport and digital infrastructure, renewable energy and innovation.

Beside the Øresund Bridge, we played a key role in supporting innovative technologies and the country's green transition. We financed electric locomotives for the Danish State Railways, Vestas Wind Systems's wind power technology and Fredericia - Everfuels green hydrogen production and storage.

Denmark European Union Research, innovation and technology Climate action and environment Energy
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!

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12 December 2022
Janel Siemplenski Lefort

Turning up wind power

Price pressures and increasingly extreme environments push wind turbine innovation

Infrastructure Climate Decarbonisation Denmark European Union Research, innovation and technology Climate action and environment
16 November 2022

The answer is green

While we all know that energy efficiency and renewable energy are the keys to fighting climate change in the long term, they are also a vital part of the solution to the current energy crisis.

Energy efficiency Norway Sweden Iceland Finland Denmark EFTA countries European Union Climate action and environment Energy
7 June 2022

Denmark and the EIB: 2015-2020

We have worked with Denmark since 1973. Between 2015 and 2020, we have supported 7 390 SMEs and provided sustainable transport for 1 590 000 passengers per year.

Sustainable transport Denmark European Union Transport SMEs
10 March 2022
Chris Welsch

An apple a day keeps cows happy

Danish company’s sustainable apple leather saves animals and reduces chemical waste in waterways

EIB Institute Denmark European Union Institutional
3 February 2022
Chris Welsch

A sweet solution to pollution

Two Danish scientists brew a homemade sugary solution for sustainable plastic recycling that will cut down on waste and help the circular economy

Denmark European Union Research, innovation and technology Climate action and environment SMEs
23 December 2021
Dawid A. Fusiek

Subatomic climate solutions

A neutron source facility in Sweden seeks to bring European materials research and green innovation to unmatched levels

Sweden Denmark European Union Research, innovation and technology
12 October 2020
Matt Rees

Sweet finance

Jennewein’s progress as a biotech company fermenting synthesised human breast-milk sugars illustrates the success of venture debt in financing European innovation

Equity funds Venture debt Germany Denmark European Union Research, innovation and technology Agriculture Venture capital & equity InvestEU SMEs Health and life sciences
17 July 2020

What to do if your child is out of shape

A child obesity fitness programme goes online during the COVID-19 crisis to help families and kids get exercise

Denmark European Union Research, innovation and technology SMEs Health and life sciences

Get EIB support in Denmark

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.

For smaller projects
(generally less than €25m)

For large projects
(exceeding €25m)

Get various types of advisory and technical assistance.

The EIB economic survey of investments in Denmark

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