In 2025, the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group provided €1.7 billion in new financing in Austria, targeting key sectors crucial for the country’s sustainable future, including clean energy, industrial innovation, digitalization, and affordable housing. These investments are part of broader efforts by the EIB to support Austria’s transition to a greener, more competitive, and socially cohesive economy.
Renewable energy received the largest share, with €751 million, representing 44 percent of the total funding. This included €200 million in loans to Energie AG for expanding run-of-river hydropower and €250 million to Burgenland Energie AG to develop wind and solar farms. Collectively, these projects are expected to contribute around 20 percent of Austria’s wind and solar capacity by 2030, enhancing energy independence and security. Additional advisory initiatives, such as converting a former basalt quarry near Graz into a district heating plant, are expected to cover up to 18 percent of local heat demand.
Innovation and digitalization were also prioritized, with EIB Group investments in this area increasing by 27 percent compared to 2024. Companies including AMAG Austria Metall AG and numerous small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) benefited from €586 million in loans. Through the European Investment Fund (EIF), €250 million in guarantees facilitated financing for over 200 SMEs and mid-cap companies, supporting technological innovation, employment, and regional development.
Affordable housing remained a focus, with EIB financing supporting non-profit housing construction across Austria, from major urban developments in Vienna to smaller regions outside the capital. These investments aim to ease housing shortages and improve access to energy-efficient, affordable homes.
Altogether, EIB Group financing in Austria has triggered €4.4 billion in investments, maintaining 2025 levels comparable to 2024 and contributing to a total support of nearly €8 billion over the past five years. The EIB Group continues to align its funding with the EU’s strategic priorities, including climate action, technological advancement, and social infrastructure, ensuring that all projects comply with the Paris Climate Agreement and advance Austria’s green, social, and digital transformation.
