Hundreds of thousands of companies are struggling in Europe. Financing approved under the European Guarantee Fund will mobilise billions of euros to get businesses back on track.
The EGF provides guarantees to free up capital for national promotional banks, local banks and other financial intermediaries in order to make more financing available for small and medium companies, mid-caps and corporates.
Participating countries in the European Union provide guarantees proportional to their share in the EIB or other institutions. The EGF Contributors’ Committee, made up from representatives of these countries, decides on the availability of guarantees.
The guarantee covers losses that may occur in the EGF operations of the EIB Group - including the EIB and its specialised SME-financing arm, the European Investment Fund.
- Companies can seek financing from the Guarantee Fund directly with a local bank or other participating financial institutions in their countries.
- Public sector authorities or health organisations such as hospitals, as well as larger, innovative companies, can request EIB loans for individual projects or research.
Intermediated finance for small and medium businesses, mid-caps, corporates and public sector healthcare organisations
Contact the EIB Information Desk for enquiries regarding the financing facilities, activity, organisation and objectives of the European Guarantee Fund.
Direct finance for innovative and fast-growing companies and public sector healthcare organisations
Contact the EIB Information Desk for enquiries regarding the financing facilities, activity, organisation and objectives of the European Guarantee Fund.
Contact usFor banks, national promotional banks or other financial institutions
Contact the EIB Information Desk for enquiries regarding the financing facilities, activity, organisation and objectives of the European Guarantee Fund.
The European Investment Fund provides additional support for financial intermediaries. Read more
For funds and any other form of collective investment vehicles
Contact the EIB Information Desk for enquiries regarding the financing facilities, activity, organisation and objectives of the European Guarantee Fund.
The European Investment Fund provides additional support for financial intermediaries. Read more
Data as of 31 March 2023. Read the disclaimer
Glossary of terms for projects listed under the EGF
Pre-approved
Umbrella operations approved under the new Fund but not officially counted until the “sub-projects” are signed.
Approved
Approved projects can receive financing only when the contract is signed.
Signed
Projects approved by the EIB or EIF boards, with signed contracts.
EGF financing
The part of the project supported by the European Guarantee Fund. Signed projects are listed with the actual amounts stipulated in the contract, but this figure may differ from the amount initially approved by the EIB or EIF boards.
Expected investment mobilised
The total financing expected to be mobilised for the project under the European Guarantee Fund from public or private institutions. This includes the EIB Group’s contribution.
Data as of 31 March 2023. Read the disclaimer
Glossary of terms for projects listed under the EGF
Pre-approved
Umbrella operations approved under the new Fund but not officially counted until the “sub-projects” are signed.
Approved
Approved projects can receive financing only when the contract is signed.
Signed
Projects approved by the EIB or EIF boards, with signed contracts.
EGF financing
The part of the project supported by the European Guarantee Fund. Signed projects are listed with the actual amounts stipulated in the contract, but this figure may differ from the amount initially approved by the EIB or EIF boards.
Expected investment mobilised
The total financing expected to be mobilised for the project under the European Guarantee Fund from public or private institutions. This includes the EIB Group’s contribution.
Data as of 31 March 2023. Read the disclaimer
Glossary of terms for projects listed under the EGF
Pre-approved
Umbrella operations approved under the new Fund but not officially counted until the “sub-projects” are signed.
Approved
Approved projects can receive financing only when the contract is signed.
Signed
Projects approved by the EIB or EIF boards, with signed contracts.
EGF financing
The part of the project supported by the European Guarantee Fund. Signed projects are listed with the actual amounts stipulated in the contract, but this figure may differ from the amount initially approved by the EIB or EIF boards.
Expected investment mobilised
The total financing expected to be mobilised for the project under the European Guarantee Fund from public or private institutions. This includes the EIB Group’s contribution.