How does EFSI work?
EFSI is a EUR 26 billion guarantee
from the EU budget, complemented
by a EUR 7.5 billion allocation of
the EIB’s own capital. The total
amount of EUR 33.5 billion aims to
unlock additional investment of at
least EUR 500bn by 2020. EFSI is
implemented by the EIB Group and
projects supported by it are subject
to usual EIB procedures.
What’s the focus of EFSI?
With EFSI support, the EIB Group is
providing funding for economically
viable projects, especially for projects
with a higher risk profile than usually
taken on by the Bank. It will focus
on sectors of key importance for the
European economy, including:
• Strategic infrastructure including
digital, transport and energy
• Education, research, development
and innovation
• Renewable energy and resource
efficiency
• Support for small and mid-sized
businesses
Who can apply for EFSI
financing?
Private sector entities
Large businesses, special purpose
vehicles and medium-sized companies
with up to 3 000 employees (also
called midcaps) can benefit from
project loans or loans to finance
research and innovation. Midcaps
and small companies of less than 250
staff can also apply for growth finance
or intermediated lending provided by
financial partners, and may benefit
from EIF’s intermediated equity or
guarantee products.
Public sector entities
Local authorities, public sector
companies or other government-
related entities may benefit from
project loans or loans to finance
research and innovation. Smaller
projects may also be financed
through EIB’s intermediated lending
provided by partner institutions.