European Investment Fund (EIF)

Category: SME Finance & Investment Support
EU Managing Body: European Investment Fund
Eligibility: Serbia, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Albania participate more directly; Bosnia and Herzegovina and Kosovo participation is more limited
Sector Focus: SME financing, entrepreneurship, innovation

EIF supports SMEs and entrepreneurs through financial instruments, guarantees and investment support. It focuses on innovation, competitiveness and access to finance.

Who can apply & participate?

Governments, public institutions

Typical funding type: Guarantees, equity financing, SME investment support
Typical funding range: Highly variable SME financing and investment volumes

How to apply?

EIF financial instruments and intermediary network