Release date: 4 February 2026
Promoter – Financial Intermediary
NATIONAL BANK OF GREECE SALocation
Description
This lending facility for up to € 100m will support financing for small, medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and MidCaps in Greece.
Objectives
The aim is to enhance access to finance for the final beneficiaries. At least 50% will be allocated to enterprises or investment projects qualifying under the EIB eligible Security & Defence activities.
Sector(s)
- Credit lines - Credit lines
Proposed EIB finance (Approximate amount)
EUR 100 million
Total cost (Approximate amount)
not applicable
Environmental aspects
The operation falls within the scope of the EIB's Environmental and Social Standards - "Standard 11 Intermediated Finance". The Borrower / Financial Intermediary has adequate capacity, systems and processes in place for identifying, assessing, managing and monitoring environmental, climate and social (ECS) risks related to the potential sub-projects benefitting from EIB support. The Final beneficiaries will be required to comply with applicable national and EU legislation in respect of environmental and social matters, as appropriate.
Procurement
Final beneficiaries will be requested to comply with applicable national and EU legislation, as appropriate.
Status
Under appraisal