Brussels, June 12, 2026 – The Europe Today: The European Investment Bank (EIB) Group and the European Investment Fund (EIF) have approved €7.9 billion in new financing aimed at strengthening innovation, water resilience, clean energy, and transport infrastructure across Europe and partner regions.
The approved package includes €3 billion dedicated to projects designed to enhance Europe’s technological leadership, covering areas such as artificial intelligence, deep-tech innovation, digital connectivity, and life sciences.
EIB Group President Nadia Calviño said the investments are intended to support long-term competitiveness and security. “The projects support investment where tomorrow’s security and prosperity will be built,” she stated. “We are empowering innovators to scale up, compete globally and secure Europe’s technological edge.”
Beyond the European Union, the financing package also includes external operations supporting development and connectivity initiatives. These include funding for companies operating within cocoa value chains in Côte d’Ivoire and road rehabilitation projects along the Trans-Caspian Transport Corridor in Kazakhstan.
The initiative aligns with the EU’s Global Gateway strategy, aiming to strengthen sustainable partnerships and enhance Europe’s global economic and development engagement.
The EIB Group said the approved investments reflect its continued commitment to fostering innovation-driven growth while supporting infrastructure and sustainability projects in partner regions worldwide.
