€50 million pilot to develop skills and education across Europe

The European Investment Fund (EIF) and European Commission are launching a new pilot guarantee facility to improve access to finance for individuals and organisations looking to invest in skills and education. The EUR 50 million pilot scheme will support financing for students and learners, enterprises investing in the upskilling of their employees, and organisations supplying Read more about €50 million pilot to develop skills and education across Europe[…]

Capital Markets Union: EU agrees to more support for venture capital and social enterprises

Small and growing companies and social enterprises will enjoy better access to finance, thanks to EU rules agreed today by the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission. The revamped rules are part of the Commission’s drive to stimulate venture capital investments in the EU, a core objective of its Capital Markets Union (CMU) project. Read more about Capital Markets Union: EU agrees to more support for venture capital and social enterprises[…]