Germany and the EIB

We financed infrastructure and innovative technologies for the energy transition, including TEAG’s power grid modernisation and Sunfire’s efficient electrolysers. We also secured financing for new wind farms through our wind package with Deutsche Bank and Commerzbank, and launched Europe’s first solar ABS financing with Enpal.

Recently, we supported the cleanup of the Emscher River and helped BioNTech develop its highly effective COVID-19 vaccine at the start of the pandemic.

At a glance

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

Last year’s EIB Group activity in Germany by priority

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

EIB activity in Germany by sector since start of operations

EIB stories in Germany

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

20 February 2025

Chipping in with €1 billion

Semiconductors are vital to almost every device. Dutch chipmaker NXP gets €1 billion to design and manufacture this key technology in Europe.

Mobility Transport Climate Technology Development solutions Austria Romania Germany The Netherlands France European Union Digitalisation and technological innovation Climate and environment Social infrastructure Energy
16 January 2025

Modernising the dairy

Gropper, the second- largest producer of organic milk in Germany, modernises to introduce new products and cut emissions

Infrastructure Transport Climate Food industry Emissions Sustainability Germany European Union Digitalisation and technological innovation Agriculture and bioeconomy Climate and environment Social infrastructure
16 December 2024

Technology without an expiry date

Finnish company Swappie innovates smartphone refurbishing to reduce carbon emissions, minimise e-waste and conserve critical raw materials

Venture capital & equity Venture capital Venture debt Technology InvestEU Circular economy Germany Finland Estonia European Union Digitalisation and technological innovation Climate and environment
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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3 December 2024

A delicious solution

With its high-tech approach to sustainable aquaculture, Munich-based Oceanloop is taking shrimp farming into the 21^st century.

Venture capital & equity Venture capital Forestry SMEs Bioeconomy Environment Climate Food industry Venture debt Climate action Spain Germany European Union Agriculture and bioeconomy Climate and environment
20 November 2024

A green grid in the green heart of Germany

Thuringia grid investment vital for renewables expansion

Germany European Union Climate and environment Energy
23 October 2024

Take a ‘teledrive’

German startup Vay introduces innovative car-sharing with teledriven electric vehicles operated by remote drivers

Mobility Transport Sustainable transport United States Germany Belgium European Union Climate and environment Social infrastructure
15 October 2024

The other renewables

Renewable energies such as geothermal, wave and biomass offer a promising back-up for solar and wind.

Germany Sweden Canada Portugal Czechia European Union Digitalisation and technological innovation Climate and environment Energy
25 July 2024

Plain language translator

German company creates a translation program that simplifies bureaucratic language, making life easier for seniors and people with cognitive disabilities

Technology Germany European Union Digitalisation and technological innovation
4 July 2024

Vegan fish

German company creates fish alternatives that taste and look just like the original, but are 100% seaweed-based, creating a sustainable alternative to fishing

Water Water, wastewater management Sustainability Germany European Union Climate and environment

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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 Germany

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