11th annual EU Conference on EAFRD financial instruments

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Watch the recording of the 11th annual EU conference on EAFRD financial instruments, held on 9 October 2025 in Milan, where over 150 participants from the European Commission, the EIB Group, managing authorities, financial institutions, and key agri-food stakeholders came together to discuss the evolving role of EAFRD financing in building a more sustainable and resilient agricultural sector. The sessions examine the new CAP legal framework, stakeholder perspectives on financing the transition of EU farmers, successful financial instruments across Member States, and the opportunities and challenges linked to sustainable and regenerative farming practices. The conference also highlights integrated agri-food value chain approaches and innovative financing solutions designed to strengthen competitiveness and support Europe’s long-term agricultural transformation.

Innovative financing for the Pact on Migration and Asylum Financial instruments and blended finance

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This fi-compass factsheet provides an overview of innovative financing solutions, such as financial instruments and blended finance, supporting the implementation of the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum. The factsheet is designed to assist Managing Authorities and stakeholders in identifying opportunities beyond traditional grant funding, focusing on solutions in support areas linked to three building blocks:

The evolution of the ERDF Technology start-up fund Saxony (TGFS), Germany

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This fi-compass case study update explores the evolution of the Technology Start-up Fund Saxony (TGFS), a regional venture capital (VC) instrument co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) to support innovative start-ups and technology-driven SMEs in Saxony, Germany. Currently in its third generation, TGFS has contributed to strengthening Saxony’s start-up ecosystem, supported innovation and ensured the revolving use of public resources.

Building Romania’s entrepreneurship ecosystem through equity financial instruments

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This fi-compass case study explores the implementation of three equity financial instruments in Romania, each supported by different financing sources: the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) 2014-2020 Regional Fund-of-Funds, the JEREMIE Romania Reflows Equity Instrument, and the Recovery Equity Fund of Funds (REF) using Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) resources.

Model for financial instruments and grants with co-financing from the EIB Group and others for affordable housing

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This Commission Staff Working Document presents a model financial instrument designed to help Member States address the housing crisis. It provides managing authorities and implementing bodies with various options for combining EU Cohesion Policy Funds and grants with co-financing from the EIB Group, other IFIs and National Promotional Banks and Institutions. The outlined financing schemes are based on the Common Provisions Regulation and may be tailored to each Member State’s needs and context to support new affordable housing investments in the 2021-2027 period.

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