Sectors
We support sectors that make a significant contribution to growth, employment, regional cohesion and environmental sustainability in Europe and beyond.
Agriculture, food and rural development
The EIB supports the rural economy - generating benefits for both private enterprises and society as a whole - through its long-term financing and provision of technical advice and assistance.
Digital economy
Support for the digital economy is key to boosting technological innovation and services and essential to driving productivity growth.
Education and training
Knowledge and skills are the prerequisite to help employability and foster social inclusion, while research and innovation are key to make society more competitive and create new jobs.
Energy
The promotion of sustainable, competitive and secure sources of energy is a key EU policy objective and an important sector for EIB financing.
Forestry
Forestry is at the heart of our efforts to support sustainable landscapes, foster rural economic growth and employment.
Health and life science
We support projects which aim to ensure universal access to effective, safe and affordable healthcare services.
Regional development
One of the main priorities of the European Union is to work to bring cohesion and convergence across Europe and with our partner countries.
Trans-European Networks
Smooth transport links are needed to give life to Europe’s single market of 500 million consumers.
Transport
Transport is key to growth and inclusion. It connects people and enables companies to trade. Since its foundation in 1958, the EIB has supported many of the transport networks that helped Europe to thrive and grow closer together.
Water and wastewater management
A healthy water sector is critical to the economic growth and competitiveness.