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European Investment Fund (EIF) Export Credit Guarantee Facility is sponsored by European Investment Fund. The European Investment Fund Export Credit Guarantee Facility is a financing program from the European Investment Fund that supports access to capital for SMEs across EU member states by providing loan guarantees and equity investments through financial intermediaries.
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Homepage | EIF | European Investment Fund Menu Part of the EIB Group Tailored content for me as Frontlines of European sovereignty by Uli Grabenwarter Powering businesses, strengthening Europe. We want to make it easier for European SMEs and infrastructure projects to access financing at every stage of their development.
By channelling funding to businesses in key areas of the economy, or breaking new ground with our investments, the EIF fosters EU objectives that benefit both people and the economy. Backing bold ideas, no matter how small or big. From the start-up and scale-up phase to the later stages of growth, our support aims to help businesses thrive.
The EIF's debt financing toolkit keeps finance accessible and affordable for entrepreneurs. Our equity funding flows through the ecosystem to underserved markets, first time teams, and strategic investments. Mobilising funding for catalytic infrastructure.
The EIF supports infrastructure investment indirectly by developing markets, taking higher risk, and investing equity through funds and intermediaries. We focus on innovation and market development, complementing the activity of the EIB - and together, covering the full infrastructure financing spectrum.
Latest calls for intermediaries InvestEU and other EU mandates Our contribution to the eight EIB Group priorities We are part of the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group under the leadership of President Nadia Calviño. Our efforts in unlocking finance for SMEs and funding infrastructure projects are aligned with EU public policy – as well as the EIB’s eight strategic priorities.
The EIF Board of Directors re-appointed Nadia Calviño as the Chair of the Board in May 2026. Watch President Calviño's weekly recap of the latest developments at the EIB Group in the One Week One Minute series.
Accelerating tech and innovation Through major EIB Group initiatives such as TechEU , ETCI , and generations of EU mandates including InvestEU , we fuel the European innovation ecosystem by providing debt financing and equity funding support. Our strength lies in our expertise and long-standing market recognition.
Building a green and sustainable future Together with the EIB - one of the world’s main financers of climate action - we play a leading role in financing businesses and infrastructure projects. The second phase of our Climate Bank Roadmap doubles down on our climate objectives, placing sustainability at the heart of our activities.
Safeguarding our security The EIB Group has responded to calls by European leaders to step up its support to defence and security. The joint Security and Defence Office is our one-stop-shop for financing and expert assistance, including the EIF dedicated funding instruments. Bolstering projects to keep Europe safe, resilient, and innovative.
Creating a single market for capital The capital markets union (CMU) remains a core EIB Group and EIF priority to deepen the financial integration across the European Union and diversify funding sources for businesses. In this way, we aim to strengthen economic resilience, drive competitiveness, and boost cross-border growth.
Financing housing and infrastructure More and better homes are part of the EIB Group's commitment to strengthening Europe's housing sector by providing finance and expertise. While EIF's social infrastructure projects are showing promising results, we also prioritise investments in green and digital infrastructure. From catalyst to scale with ETCI 2.
0 The strategy of the European Tech Champions Initiative (ETCI) centers on pooling resources across Europe and mobilising private sector participation in order to secure our tech autonomy. Contributing to and investing alongside ETCI 2. 0 means moving from a catalyst role to achieving scale.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: SMEs from EU member states, including Finland. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
European Investment Fund (EIF) Export Credit Guarantee Facility is funded by European Investment Fund. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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