Belgium and the EIB

We supported the installation of dozens of wind turbines off the country’s coast, providing electricity to over one million households. We financed a state-of-the-art health campus in Leuven, a major initiative in line with European policies for health, education and innovation. We also supported Belgian entrepreneurs and innovators in the medtech and biotech fields. In times of crisis, we stepped up our efforts to provide relief funds to the Walloon region for flood resilience projects and social housing.

At a glance

The EIB provides finance and expertise for sound and sustainable investment projects in Belgium.

Last year’s EIB Group activity in Belgium by priority

(In € million, last updated at previous year end)

EIB activity in Belgium by sector since start of operations

EIB stories in Belgium

Individual stories speak far louder than figures and charts. Discover how our work improves the quality of life in Belgium and beyond.

28 October 2024 Andreia Nuno

No sleep mask required

Nyxoah’s innovation is a minimalist treatment for obstructive sleep apnea, the world’s most common sleep disorder

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23 October 2024 Tamar Shiloh Vidon

Take a ‘teledrive’

German startup Vay introduces innovative car-sharing with teledriven electric vehicles operated by remote drivers

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25 June 2024

Belgium and the EIB

We have worked in Belgium since 1962, financing education and key infrastructure, such as the national railway, Antwerp's port, clean water, renewable energy and digital connectivity. We supported the installation of dozens of wind turbines off the country's coast, providing electricity to over one million households. We financed a state-of-the-art health campus in Leuven, a major initiative in line with European policies for health, education and innovation. We also supported Belgian entrepreneurs and innovators in the medtech and biotech fields. In times of crisis, we stepped up our efforts to provide relief funds to the Walloon region for flood resilience projects and social housing.

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4 June 2024 Nadia Calviño

What the EU has done for us

With the European Parliament elections around the corner, many will ask what the European Union has done for us since the last election in 2019. Here are some of the highlights

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2 May 2024 Peter Koh

EU delivers: Water security for Belgium

Wallonia water company SWDE has a massive investment plan to upgrade its network and adapt to climate change

Infrastructure Water Climate change Climate Sustainability Belgium European Union Climate action and environment Corporate Water, wastewater management
14 December 2023 Amy Serafin

Game on

Entrepreneur helps people overcome speech disabilities through video games, combining speech therapy with speech recognition technology and AI.

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26 May 2023 Peter Koh

Wallonia’s water worries

Wallonia water company SWDE has a massive investment plan to upgrade its network and adapt to climate change

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16 May 2023 Dawid A. Fusiek

How llamas fight COVID-19

For the immunocompromised, the COVID-19 threat remains. But a Belgian company is harnessing nanobodies from llamas to fight the virus and other diseases

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23 March 2023 Matt Rees

Masonry blocks that eat carbon

Four companies from Belgium get together in a local, circular economy project using byproducts of steelmaking to create a masonry block that cuts carbon dioxide emissions

Infrastructure Innovation Fund Belgium European Union Research, innovation and technology Climate action and environment Energy Circular economy
2 February 2023

A day in Europe

Buckle up and discover a normal day in Europe through different projects financed by the European Investment Bank. Will you recognise some of them? The journey begins now!

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We improve the lives of citizens in the EU and beyond. We support small businesses, while enhancing climate action and innovation. We also focus on energy transition and urban sustainability. We create prosperity for all EU regions, so that they reach their full potential.

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The EIB economic survey of investments in Belgium

The EIB, with the help of dozens of academics, practitioners and policymakers, surveyed 12,500 firms and 500 big cities across Europe to find out what is driving or holding back investment.

Discover the latest results