Austria and the EIB

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 Petul 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.

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 Group activity in Austria in 2023

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.

30 October 2024 Chris Knight

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

Austria European Union Research, innovation and technology Climate action and environment Circular economy
2 August 2024 Manuela La Gamma

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

Infrastructure Climate change Climate Renewable energy Energy security Sustainability Austria European Union Innovation Energy Climate Climate action and environment Energy Corporate
18 July 2024 Amy Serafin

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 Research, innovation and technology
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.

Austria European Union
4 June 2024 Nadia Calviño

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

Management committee Nadia Calviño Slovakia Italy Croatia Austria Spain Romania Ireland Germany Sweden Slovenia Lithuania Bulgaria Malta Finland Belgium Hungary Greece Denmark Luxembourg Cyprus The Netherlands Portugal Poland France Latvia Czechia Estonia European Union
16 May 2024 Amy Serafin

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.

Austria European Union Research, innovation and technology Diversity and gender Health and life sciences
2 May 2024 Manuela La Gamma

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 action and environment Energy Corporate
18 January 2024 Amy Serafin

Smart rolling

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

Mobility United States Austria Germany Finland The Netherlands Switzerland France EFTA countries European Union Research, innovation and technology Transport
15 June 2023 Amy Serafin

Lignin through sustainability

Company aims to replace potentially harmful synthetic ingredients in the chemical industry in consumer products for a sustainable solution, lignin.

EIB Institute Austria European Union Research, innovation and technology Climate action and environment Institutional
16 March 2023 Amy Serafin

Barking up the right tree

Beetle ForTech monitors global timber sourcing to ensure sustainable forest management and prevent illegal wood trade for our furniture

EIB Institute Austria European Union Research, innovation and technology Climate action and environment Institutional

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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