New ERDF financial instrument in Andalucia, Spain to support innovation
New ERDF financial instrument in Andalucia, Spain to support innovation
In June 2022, a 100 million EUR ERDF financial instrument was set up by Junta de Andalucia’s to promote research, development, innovation and digitalisation of companies in the region. Using Junta de Andalucia’s European Regional Development Funds (ERDF) and the regional budget, this is one of the first European financial instruments established under the new 2021-2027 programming period.
Good practices of ESF+ financial instruments for social economy
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Explore the full recording of the fi-compass webinar 'Good practices of ESF+ financial instruments for social economy', organised by the European Commission's DG EMPL in partnership with the European Investment Bank. Gain valuable insights from experts as they discuss the EU Social Economy Action Plan and the role of ESF+ in supporting social entrepreneurship and microfinance. Listen to real-life examples from Bulgaria, Germany, and Poland, showcasing successful financial instruments and their impact on the ground.
Access to finance for smaller farms in the EU – Highlights
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The European Commission – Directorate-General for Agriculture and Rural Development (DG AGRI), in partnership with the European Investment Bank, organised the conference ‘Access to finance for smaller farms in the EU’, on Tuesday, 17 May 2022 in Brussels and online.
The conference’s main aim was to shed light on currently implemented EAFRD financial instruments and national schemes supporting the financing of smaller farms in the EU. It comes at a moment when Member States are preparing their new CAP Strategic Plans, which need to address the needs of smaller farms. The examples displayed at the conference showed the importance of micro-finance, small loans and guarantees, and are an excellent basis for further work on this subject. Support given in Croatia, Romania, Hungary and Italy was in the centre of the discussions.