Weinheim, October 23, 2025. The European Investment Bank (EIB) is providing global technology group Freudenberg with €100 million in financing for research and development activities. The financing will support a total investment program of around €214 million with which Freudenberg aims to strengthen its innovative power over the long term. The focus is on projects relating to automation, digitalization, and the use of AI-supported technologies that will further develop the company's broad product portfolio and secure its competitiveness. The cooperation with the EIB supports the European goals of strengthening industry through digital transformation, innovation, and sustainable growth.