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Guarantees in Support of SMEs, Mid-Caps and Other Objectives Grant

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A bank based in Luxembourg

Summary

This is a guarantee instrument programme offered by a European multilateral development bank that provides credit guarantees through financial intermediaries to encourage lending to SMEs and mid-cap companies. The guarantees are designed to reduce lending barriers and stimulate capital access for small and medium-sized enterprises across the EU.

Summary by Raise Lens from the official notice · 10 Sept 2026Accurate?

About this grant

The European Investment Bank offers guarantee instruments that unlock additional financing for small- and medium-sized enterprises, mid-caps and other objectives by covering a portion of possible losses from a portfolio of loans. These guarantees can be structured as funded or unfunded instruments and are designed to mitigate credit risk while reducing the portfolio's economic capital allocation. The guarantee tenor is linked to the maturity profile of the underlying exposure, and the EIB's involvement often serves as a quality signal to attract additional investors to projects.

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Frequently asked questions

Who can apply for Guarantees in Support of SMEs, Mid-Caps and Other Objectives?
Eligibility covers organisations in EU; sme, large-company, startup. The full eligibility conditions are part of the Pro detail.