Approval tender — EIB-EIF Joint SME Sustainability Guarantee — for EU 27, Iceland, Norway by EIB in Private Sector & Trade, Financial Services & Audit sectors

EIB-EIF Joint SME Sustainability Guarantee

Last update: Jan 3, 2025

EIB-EIF Joint SME Sustainability Guarantee

Last update: Jan 3, 2025

Details

Location:

EU 27, Iceland, Norway

Status:

Approval

Sectors:

Private Sector & Trade, Financial Services & Audit

Languages:

English

Funding Agency:

European Investment Bank (HQ)

Eligibility:

Unknown

Budget:

EUR 2,450,000,000

Date posted:

Oct 21, 2024

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Description

EIB-EIF JOINT SME SUSTAINABILITY GUARANTEE Reference: 20240136 Release date: 18 October 2024 Promoter – Financial IntermediaryACCEPTABLE BANK(S) LocationEU CountriesNorwayIceland DescriptionThe operation, an EIB's counter-guarantee to EIF's retained Senio

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About the Funding Agency

The European Investment Bank (EIB) is the lending arm of the European Union. The EIB is the biggest multilateral financial institution in the world and one of the largest providers of climate finance.

The EIB works closely with other EU institutions to foster European integration, promote the development of the EU and support EU policies in over 160 countries around the world.

Through EIB Global, set up in 2022 to increase the impact of our development finance, the EIB helps address global challenges and creates growth and opportunity on all continents.

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About the Sectors

Private Sector & Trade

Entails initiatives that promote entrepreneurship, strengthen competitive markets, and expand domestic and international trade opportunities.

Key areas:

Private sector development and SME/MSME support
Entrepreneurship, start-ups, and business growth initiatives
Trade facilitation, import/export, and market access
Commerce, retail/wholesale, and free trade mechanisms

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Financial Services & Audit

Covers financial, banking, insurance, investment, and audit services related to the management, transfer, and oversight of financial resources.

Key areas:

Financial services, banking, and insurance
Accounting, auditing, and financial reporting
Investment, capital markets, and financial inclusion

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Locations

Iceland

Iceland prioritizes renewable energy infrastructure, transport networks, and digital connectivity to support its export economy and tourism sector. Hydropower and geothermal energy form the backbone of national energy systems and industrial development. Infrastructure financing is supported by public investment and strong institutional frameworks. Climate resilience, remote regional connectivity, and sustainable tourism management shape long-term planning.

Nr. of tenders: 1883
Nr. of grants: 2202
Nr. of donors: 356
Nr. of jobs: 14

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Norway

Norway invests in transport networks, offshore energy infrastructure, renewable power generation, and digital connectivity to support its diversified economy. Oil and gas revenues, managed through sovereign wealth funds, provide strong financing capacity for infrastructure development. Major projects include tunnels, bridges, and electrified transport systems across challenging terrain. Climate transition, regional connectivity, and sustainable energy expansion guide long-term planning.

Nr. of tenders: 5104
Nr. of grants: 3003
Nr. of donors: 419
Nr. of jobs: 15

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