Tim Smit
- European Investment Bank
- Communication Department
- 98-100, boulevard Konrad Adenauer
- L-2950 Luxembourg
- Luxembourg
Unlike the majority of European respondents, most of those in the Netherlands do not believe they will have to adapt their way of life to cope with the effects of a changing climate. However, they do see the economic opportunity adaptation presents: Almost nine out of ten respondents in the Netherlands say that investment in adaptation can create jobs and boost the local economy, according to the annual Climate Survey commissioned by the European Investment Bank (EIB).
The European Investment Bank (EIB) and LUMICKS have signed a €20 million venture debt agreement to accelerate the launch of its next generation, high throughput cell avidity platform. The financing is supported by the European Commission under the InvestEU initiative.
Ringkjøbing Landbobank has signed a DKK 745 million (€100 million) loan agreement with the European Investment Bank. The funds will be on-lent to eligible Danish small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and mid-caps to improve their access to finance. This facility is a continuation of Ringkjøbing Landbobank’s long-standing partnership with the EIB, which dates back to 2002. At least 25% of the funds will go to investments specifically related to the green transition in Denmark and the rest of the European Union, including renewable energy, energy efficiency improvement and sustainability projects.