We develop and share knowledge on the circular economy transition. We raise awareness by:

• improving the framework conditions for financing (e.g. through involvement in multi-stakeholder circular economy fora),
• facilitating knowledge sharing and capacity building (e.g. in conferences),
• preparing studies to identify market barriers and funding gaps,
• preparing circular economy guidance material and documents.

We help circular businesses mitigate risks and improve the investment readiness of their projects. Here’s how:

• support in circular economy project pipeline development,
• review circular projects, identification of gaps/weaknesses, advise on improvements,
• advise on financing options within and outside the EIB Group,
• facilitate contacts to relevant market actors.

The above services are provided via InnovFin advisory and European Investment Advisory Hub.

Through "risk sharing", we provide finance to circular economy projects/promoters with a typically higher risk profile.

We apply our financing expertise by:

• leveraging horizontal (market) studies to further define funding gaps,
• recommending internal EIB-managed instruments and/or Investment Platforms (IP), where necessary,
• structuring/implementing Investment Platforms that mobilise public/private investors.

Find more information on InnovFin, European Fund for Strategic Investments and Access to EU finance.