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EIB Defence Financing: The New One-Stop Shop for Dual-Use SMEs
What is the strategic, technological and financial relevance of EIB Defence Financing for European defence autonomy and allied capability?
Europe’s financial landscape has shifted dramatically: the European Investment Bank (EIB) is no longer closed to the defence sector.
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Original DFM publication · DFM Analysis report · 2025-12-21
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.
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Since 2022, the bank has unlocked billions in capital through the Strategic European Security Initiative (SESI), removing historic barriers for dual-use technologies.
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