€250 million under the Juncker Plan to finance projects led by female entrepreneurs

The European Investment Bank (EIB) Group and CaixaBank have signed a new agreement to support the projects of innovative small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the process of going global. The new €250 million credit line will have a particular focus on providing financing for projects led by female entrepreneurs wishing to develop innovative projects. Read more about €250 million under the Juncker Plan to finance projects led by female entrepreneurs[…]

EU supports new fund for early-stage digital companies in central and northern Europe

We are pleased to announce Trind Ventures has concluded the first closing of its new fund at €21 million. The three largest investors in the fund are European Investment Fund (EIF) under the Juncker Plan, LHV pension funds (LHV) and Trind Ventures’ team itself. The fund shall invest into early stage ICT companies in Estonia, Read more about EU supports new fund for early-stage digital companies in central and northern Europe[…]

The EU is providing almost €1 billion in financing to Poland to invest in energy networks and scientific research

The European Investment Bank (EIB) is providing a €250 million loan to Energa to upgrade and extend its electricity distribution network in northern and central Poland. The loan is guaranteed by the European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI), the central element of the Investment Plan for Europe, the so-called Juncker Plan. With this loan, Energa Read more about The EU is providing almost €1 billion in financing to Poland to invest in energy networks and scientific research[…]

Challenges ahead: boosting innovation-led growth in EU regions

Smart specialisation has made a real difference in the way European regions are designing their innovation strategies, creating or reinforcing cooperation at all levels, especially with local business spheres. There is room for improvement; to better help regions catch the train of globalisation, this Commission communication identifies four main challenges to regional innovation, as well as actions and Read more about Challenges ahead: boosting innovation-led growth in EU regions[…]