EIB Defence Financing: The New One-Stop Shop for Dual-Use SMEs
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About this report
Europe’s financial landscape has shifted dramatically: the European Investment Bank (EIB) is no longer closed to the defence sector. Since 2022, the bank has unlocked billions in capital through the Strategic European Security Initiative (SESI), removing historic barriers for dual-use technologies.
With the recent launch of a dedicated Security & Defence Office and the removal of the 50% civilian-revenue cap, the door is now open for SMEs and mid-caps to access low-interest loans, venture debt, and equity guarantees. This represents a massive opportunity for companies innovating in cybersecurity, drones, space, and critical infrastructure.
Key questions this report answers
- How has the EIB opened to the defence sector through the Strategic European Security Initiative (SESI) and removal of the 50% civilian-revenue cap?
- What financing instruments (low-interest loans, venture debt, equity guarantees) does the new Security & Defence Office offer?
- Which dual-use SMEs and mid-caps in cybersecurity, drones, space and critical infrastructure can access this financing?
- What eligibility and compliance implications follow from the EIB's one-stop-shop for dual-use SMEs?
Who it's for
Bid, compliance and advisory teams working with EU defence funding and procurement instruments, and the counsel who support them.
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