Spain and the EIB

Spain is a key partner for the EIB Group in advancing Europe’s green, digital and industrial transformation. Our financing supports major national priorities, from strengthening electricity interconnection with France through the Bay of Biscay link to expanding affordable and sustainable housing in Barcelona with new social rental units.

Our financing supports Spain’s bioeconomy, agriculture and efficient water management, contributing to food security, rural development and healthier value chains.

We also help strengthen Spain’s role in security, defence and cutting‑edge technology, including advanced radar and space systems through Indra. We support high‑growth scale‑ups through megafunds such as Seaya Growth Tech Fund, boosting Spain’s innovation ecosystem and competitiveness across regions.

Together with national and regional partners, we mobilise investment that boosts competitiveness, cohesion and quality of life for citizens.

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At a glance

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

Last year’s EIB Group activity in Spain

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

Public policy goals

Cross-cutting public policy goals*

These policy goals run through all of our activities. Our contributions under these cross-cutting goals include:

€6.6 billion for green finance
€6.3 billion for cohesion

*Because a single project can be green and also support cohesion, these numbers may overlap with each other and other public policy goals.

EIB stories in Spain

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

23 April 2026

Controlling plant pests without synthetic chemicals

Biocontrols developed by GreenLight Biosciences harness RNA technology to protect agriculture from insects and disease, without synthetic chemicals

Environment Spain European Union Digitalisation and technological innovation Agriculture and bioeconomy Climate and environment
3 March 2026

Powering Europe’s energy transition

How small businesses are cutting energy costs, boosting competitiveness and accelerating Europe’s energy transition.

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24 February 2026

Superpower Europe

From clean energy to defence and innovation, Europe is reinforcing its economic and strategic strength through investment, integration and global partnerships.

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18 December 2025

Ilunion boosts environmental performance with EIB Advisory support

Spanish company saves on energy and water with EU advice, increasing its profits and the social impact of employing disabled people

Employment Water Institutional Wastewater Climate Advisory services Energy savings EIB policies Water, wastewater management Climate action Sustainability Spain European Union Climate and environment Social infrastructure Energy
11 December 2025

Bond to back women pharmacists in Spain

First intermediated financing in the EU dedicated to women entrepreneurs benefits women pharmacists or pharmacies employing mostly women across Spain

Employment Institutional SMEs Health and life sciences EIB policies Diversity and gender Finance Spain European Union Capital Markets Union Social infrastructure
6 November 2025

Swedish and Spanish companies drive plant-based food innovation

The first pea protein plant in Sweden and a Spanish company’s quest to make more creative plant-based food

Biotechnology Bioeconomy Environment Health and life sciences Food industry Circular economy Sustainability Spain Sweden European Union Digitalisation and technological innovation Agriculture and bioeconomy Climate and environment Social infrastructure
23 September 2025

The missing link in Europe’s energy transition

Electricity grids need significant investment if Europe wants to meet climate goals and offer affordable green power to everyone

Electricity Spain Belgium Poland France European Union Energy
26 June 2025

Where climate change and your energy bills meet

Energy efficiency is important for beating climate change and it's the focus of major AI innovations. But the bottom line is that it cuts your energy bills, too

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16 June 2025

Why is there a housing crisis and how do we fix it?

Europe’s housing crisis hurts young people, vulnerable groups and the overall economy. Solutions include more financing, faster ways to build and less red tape.

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8 May 2025

The things we take for granted in Europe

We work behind the scenes with our partners to improve lives. These are the stories of the things we take for granted, and the many ways we make a difference across the European Union.

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Get EIB support in Spain

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.

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The EIB economic survey of investments in Spain

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.

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