Austria and the EIB

We continue to support the green transition of industry, including projects with Voestalpine, and have financed wind farms and solar plants in regions like Lower Austria and Burgenland. Our investments also back social and affordable housing projects in Salzburg and Tyrol.

Additionally, we funded technologies to improve energy efficiency in building and city lighting in partnership with Zumtobel.

At a glance

The EIB provides finance and expertise for sound and sustainable investment projects in Austria.

Last year’s EIB Group activity in Austria by priority

(In € million, last updated at previous year end)

EIB activity in Austria by sector since start of operations

EIB stories in Austria

Individual stories speak far louder than figures and charts. Discover how our work improves the quality of life in Austria and beyond.

5 December 2024

President Calviño completes tour of 27 EU capitals

Over the past 12 months the president of the European Investment Bank Group, Nadia Calviño has travelled across the European Union, from Stockholm to Nicosia, Vilnius to Valletta, Madrid to Zagreb, listening to the views of finance ministers, prime ministers and presidents, engaging with partners, gaining insights into current projects financed by the European Union and giving shape to the EIB Group’s 8 strategic priorities.

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27 November 2024

Lots of room to rent

Vienna's regenerated Nordbahnhof quarter shows that Austria leads the way in affordable housing. Here's how they do it

Infrastructure Urban development Energy efficiency Affordable and sustainable housing Sustainability Austria European Union Urban development Climate and environment Social infrastructure Affordable and sustainable housing Energy
30 October 2024

A green fix for steel

We can’t stop making steel, but an Austrian company is fighting carbon emissions by ploughing big money into green energy and high-tech research

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2 August 2024

A piece of the jigsaw

A new wind farm in Lower Austria can supply green electricity to 34 000 households. That’s 4% of the new turbines needed to reach the region’s ambitious renewable energy target

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18 July 2024

Points against homelessness

Austrian startup creates loyalty points system for homeless people, helping them gain access to food while closing the social gap

Technology Austria European Union Digitalisation and technological innovation
25 June 2024

Austria and the EIB

We have worked in Austria since 1973, financing large infrastructure, sustainable transport and renewable energy. We supported the construction of a new, green education campus in Vienna that promotes innovative new forms of learning. We financed renewable energy by financing the Pretul windfarm with a turbine model designed for cold climate high up in the Alps. Meanwhile, as a promoter for innovation in life science we supported Innovacell. We also worked closely with the Austrian Development Bank (OeEB) in development cooperation.

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4 June 2024

What the EU has done for us

With the European Parliament elections around the corner, many will ask what the European Union has done for us since the last election in 2019. Here are some of the highlights

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16 May 2024

A fast and accurate diagnosis

Company develops an affordable at-home test to diagnose endometriosis using menstrual blood, helping women to detect the condition earlier.

Diversity and gender Health and life sciences Austria European Union Digitalisation and technological innovation Diversity and gender Health and life sciences
2 May 2024

EU delivers: Clean, affordable energy for Austria

A new wind farm can supply electricity for 34 000 households. That’s as much as 4% of the new turbines needed to reach Lower Austria’s wind energy targets by 2030

Infrastructure Climate change Climate Energy security Sustainability Austria European Union Climate and environment Energy
18 January 2024

Smart rolling

Company develops a smart wheelchair system which users control with head gestures giving those with severe muscle diseases more mobility and independence

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We improve the lives of citizens in the EU and beyond. We support small businesses, while enhancing climate action and innovation. We also focus on energy transition and urban sustainability. We create prosperity for all EU regions, so that they reach their full potential.

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The EIB economic survey of investments in Austria

The EIB, with the help of dozens of academics, practitioners and policymakers, surveyed 12,500 firms and 500 big cities across Europe to find out what is driving or holding back investment.

Discover the latest results