Estonia and the EIB

We have helped transform the city of Tallinn with sustainable urban projects and modernised Tartu’s school infrastructure. Our loan to the Republic of Estonia has supported green and digital investments.

We have also backed small businesses through local banks, driven innovation in local enterprises, and supported Starship Technologies in advancing their automated delivery services.

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 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.

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

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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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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.

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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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23 May 2024

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

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 and environment Energy
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

Rise of the delivery robots

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

Venture capital & equity EGF Venture capital Venture debt Covid-19 Estonia European Union Digitalisation and technological innovation Climate and environment
20 November 2020

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

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.

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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 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.

Discover the latest results