A modern way to support investment and business growth
Financial instruments are an effective and modern way of using public resources to support businesses, innovation and investment. Unlike traditional grants, they provide repayable financing, allowing returned funds to be reinvested in new projects.
This approach helps create a sustainable investment ecosystem that can support a greater number of business initiatives over the long term. It enables companies to grow, innovate and deliver ambitious projects while making more efficient use of available resources.
The purpose of financial instruments is to improve access to finance, reduce investment risk and help bring forward projects that can generate both economic and social value.
How financial instruments work
Financial instruments provide support through a range of financing solutions designed to meet the needs of businesses and projects at different stages of development.
Loans
Financing for investment and growth projects on favourable terms, helping businesses gain better access to capital.
Loan Guarantees
Reducing risk for banks and other financial institutions, making it easier for businesses to secure financing.
Equity and Quasi-Equity Investments
Investments in companies to support growth, innovation and expansion into new markets.
Leveraging investment
One of the key advantages of financial instruments is their ability to leverage additional investment. Public funding can help attract private-sector capital, significantly increasing the overall level of investment in the economy.
As a result, a single public investment can support multiple projects and deliver a greater economic impact.
Who can benefit from financial instruments?
Financial instruments support a wide range of projects and business activities, including:
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)
- Start-ups and innovative businesses
- Research, development and digitalisation projects
- Technological modernisation and business expansion
- Energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives
- Social economy projects
Why choose financial instruments?
- ✔ Efficient use of public resources,
- ✔ Mobilisation of private capital,
- ✔ Support for investment and innovation,
- ✔ Long-term development of the business environment.
Financial instruments play an important role in strengthening economic competitiveness and enabling projects with strong growth potential and lasting societal impact.
