Denmark and the EIB

In addition to supporting the iconic Øresund Bridge, EIB Group financing has played a key role in advancing innovative technologies and driving Denmark’s green transition.

Our funding supported new trains for the Danish State Railways, green hydrogen production with Everfuel in Fredericia, lending to smaller businesses through Sydbank, and the development of sustainable and delicious meat alternatives with MATR.

At a glance

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

Last year’s EIB Group activity in Denmark by priority

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

EIB activity in Denmark by sector since start of operations

EIB stories in Denmark

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

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
28 November 2024

Mycellium mince

Matr Foods harnesses fungi fermentation to create a meat substitute that replicates the juicy texture of beef

Venture capital & equity Venture capital Forestry SMEs Bioeconomy Environment Food industry Venture debt Denmark European Union Agriculture and bioeconomy Climate and environment
19 November 2024

Reinventing Esbjerg

Danish port to serve military vessels and offshore wind industry

Denmark European Union Climate and environment Energy
15 October 2024

‘We need more wind power’

What is the future of wind power? Wind energy has the potential to provide a big part of the power we need. Here’s how the sector is building, and some of the innovations you’ll see in coming years

Wind energy Climate Renewable energy Climate action Italy Denmark Portugal Poland France European Union Digitalisation and technological innovation Climate and environment Energy
26 June 2024

Denmark and the EIB

We have worked in Denmark since 1973, financing key transport and digital infrastructure, renewable energy and innovation.

Beside the Øresund Bridge, we played a key role in supporting innovative technologies and the country's green transition. We financed electric locomotives for the Danish State Railways, Vestas Wind Systems's wind power technology and Fredericia - Everfuels green hydrogen production and storage.

Denmark European Union Digitalisation and technological innovation Climate and environment Energy
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

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
2 May 2024

EU delivers: Denmark rail goes electric

Denmark’s rail company DSB goes electric, cutting emissions and meeting customer preferences, with EU financial backing

Infrastructure Mobility Railways Transport Climate change Climate Sustainability Denmark European Union Climate and environment Social infrastructure
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!

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
12 December 2022

Turning up wind power

Price pressures and increasingly extreme environments push wind turbine innovation

Infrastructure Climate Decarbonisation Denmark European Union Digitalisation and technological innovation Climate and environment
16 November 2022

The answer is green

While we all know that energy efficiency and renewable energy are the keys to fighting climate change in the long term, they are also a vital part of the solution to the current energy crisis.

Energy efficiency Norway Sweden Iceland Finland Denmark EFTA countries European Union Climate and environment Energy

Get EIB support in Denmark

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.

For smaller projects
(generally less than €25m)

For large projects
(exceeding €25m)

Get various types of advisory and technical assistance

The EIB economic survey of investments in Denmark

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