Estonia and the EIB

We supported Tallinn’s integrated sustainable urban renewal, financed small businesses through local banks and invested in innovative local enterprises. We financed Starship Technologies to boost R&D for an on-demand automated delivery service. We also provided funding to the municipality of Tartu to renovate its primary and secondary school infrastructure.

At a glance

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

Last year’s EIB Group activity in Estonia by priority

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

EIB activity in Estonia by sector since start of operations

EIB Group activity in Estonia in 2023

EIB stories in Estonia

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

26 June 2024

Estonia and the EIB

We have worked in Estonia since 1993, promoting its infrastructure and supporting small businesses and innovation. We supported Tallin's integrated sustainable urban renewal, financed small businesses through local banks and invested in innovative local enterprises. We financed Starship Technologies to boost R&D for an on-demand automated delivery service. We also provided funding to the municipality of Tartu to renovate its primary and secondary school infrastructure.

Estonia 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

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23 May 2024 Dawid A. Fusiek

From peat to wind

An Estonian company builds the Baltic’s largest wind farm, boosting green electricity, energy independence and the local economy

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2 May 2024 Dawid A. Fusiek

EU delivers: Green energy in Estonia

An Estonian company builds the Baltic’s largest wind farm, boosting green electricity, energy independence and the local economy with EU backing

Infrastructure Climate change Climate Renewable energy Sustainability Estonia European Union Climate action and environment Energy Corporate
2 February 2023

A day in Europe

Buckle up and discover a normal day in Europe through different projects financed by the European Investment Bank. Will you recognise some of them? The journey begins now!

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9 September 2022 Dawid A. Fusiek

Rise of the delivery robots

Robotics company Starship Technologies is reshaping our shopping and delivery habits, bringing green innovation to urban mobility

EGF Venture debt Covid-19 Estonia European Union Research, innovation and technology Climate action and environment Venture capital & equity
20 November 2020 Matt Rees

The EFSI Legacy: The importance of ambition

With EFSI ambition was a key component. By aiming for an astronomical impact, the investment programme pushed everyone involved harder—until it surpassed all its targets

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13 May 2019 Allar Tankler

I Got a Job: Down-to-earth at Estonia’s airport

Tallinn Airport improvements mean more passengers and more flights – and more airport jobs in Estonia to make sure the passengers safely reach their destination.

Infrastructure Estonia European Union Infrastructure Transport
5 June 2018

Who’s the ‘smartest’ in Central, Eastern and South-Eastern Europe?

Smart city investment in CESEE needs a boost all around compared to the rest of the EU, but some cities and regions are getting smarter

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27 February 2017

Ever heard of ultracapacitors?

The key ingredient in powerful devices for storing energy has been charred coconut. Now Skeleton Technologies, a company in icy Estonia, has figured out how to make a supercapacitor without tropical fruit. A loan by the European Investment Bank, supported by the Investment Plan for Europe, is making it possible.

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The EIB economic survey of investments in Estonia

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.

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