In 2025, the European Investment Bank Group (EIB and EIF) provided €2.6 billion in financing for projects across Belgium, marking a strong commitment to social infrastructure, innovation, and the green transition. A record €700 million tranche supported the construction of 56,000 new social housing units in Flanders, while energy-efficient renovations and upgrades in the energy and water sectors received significant backing. The EIB also funded healthcare facilities, wastewater treatment, and sustainability projects for small businesses, including partnerships with Wallonie Entreprendre and finance&invest.brussels.
Innovation remained a key focus, with venture debt financing supporting Belgian scale-ups like Aerospacelabs and SamanTree, while the EIF promoted entrepreneurship and access to finance through guarantees and equity investments in funds such as Avante and Heran Healthtech Fund II. Climate-relevant projects represented over two-thirds of Belgium’s investment volume (€1.76 billion), aligning with wider EU objectives for sustainable development and energy security.
Overall, the EIB Group leveraged its financial capacity to strengthen Belgian social, economic, and environmental outcomes, while continuing to support small and medium enterprises, foster innovation, and advance the country’s transition to sustainable, energy-efficient infrastructure.
