What are #financialinstruments without success stories? 💼Discover how ESF+ supports job creation and social inclusion through flexible finance. Get insights from Poland, Spain and Bulgaria! 🇵🇱🇪🇸🇧🇬 ▶️ t.co/O5SWK0NTOJ @ec.europa.eu @eib.org

🚜 In Castile and Léon 🇪🇸, farmer Fernando Aparicio Franco upgraded his irrigation system with #EAFRD #financialinstruments support. The payoff? More maize, beans, wheat and a greener footprint. Watch his story 🎬 www.fi-compass.eu/videos/succe... @ec.europa.eu @eib.org

📅Didn’t get the chance to submit your #ShowcaseAward25 application? No worries, Monday, 10 November is your new deadline! Email your submission to [email protected] with your chosen theme. ✏️ It’s that simple! More info 👉 www.fi-compass.eu/showcase?utm... @ec.europa.eu @eib.org #FICampus

📚The final report of the #ficompass 2024 Survey is out! It shares practitioners’ feedback on fi-compass impact and relevance, confirming its role as a key source of knowledge, guidance, and peer learning for #financialinstruments under shared management funds. ⤵️ www.fi-compass.eu/library/mark...

Listen to our latest #ficompass Jam Sessions episode hosted by Caterina Pieretto ( @eib.org ). Dive into #ERDF #financialinstruments for innovation and hear about two fi-compass factsheets recently presented in Berlin. Full podcast🎧⤵️ www.fi-compass.eu/podcasts/jam... @ec.europa.eu

The 11th Annual #EAFRD Conference has wrapped up, but the takeaways are here to stay From smarter farm finance to greener investments, we heard powerful ideas shaping the future of rural Europe 🚜 Catch up on what you missed ➡️ events.fi-compass.eu/event/11th-a... #11EAFRDConf @ec.europa.eu @eib.org

📌Many start-ups struggle to reach scale and, when they do, they are often acquired by investors abroad 🌍💡 Discover two model #ERDF #financialinstruments helping start-ups grow locally and create lasting impact 👉 www.fi-compass.eu/library/how-... 👉 www.fi-compass.eu/library/how-... @eib.org

"The EIB group will continue to support the agriculture sector; we are ready to develop additional financing mechanisms to address climate-related extreme events," @eib.org VP Gelsomina Vigliotti on Insurance and Risk Management Tools for Agriculture #ficompass report Video: bit.ly/InsuranceAND...

Only 4 weeks until #FICampus!⏰ We will bring the EU’s best minds together to talk about #financialinstruments and more! Join us from 25-27 November and celebrate our 10th anniversary 🥳 Register now 👉 events.fi-compass.eu/event/FI-Cam... #ficompass #EIBAdvisorty @eib.org @ec.europe.eu

👨‍💼No business experience? No credit history? ESF supported Microfinance #financialinstruments can help. EU expert Martina Grigorov reveals key steps for inclusion in this #ficompass video. Watch and learn ➡️ t.co/O5SWK0NTOJ ec.europa.eu  @eib.org

🔑Unlocking capital where credit is limited, supporting reinvestment and providing expert guidance ➡️ this is how #ESF+ #financialinstruments strengthen Workers’ Buyout (WBOs). 🎥Watch these success stories of WBOs and expert insights ⤵️ bit.ly/4qijBfi @ec.europa.eu @eib.org

📝Planning your #ShowcaseAward25 entry? Don’t forget - 5 slides, for one of three categories: ✅Constructive collaboration, ✅Growing impact, and ✅Innovation Which one is yours? Share how #financialinstruments have made a difference in your country! www.fi-compass.eu/showcase @ec.europa.eu @eib.org

I was pleased to join #11EAFRDConf @fi-compass.eu to speak about challenges in agri-food value chains and their financing needs on-farm, pre- and post-production. The #EU can serve as a model for value chain innovations utilizing public policy and private sector strategies. @ifpri.org @cgiar.org

Discover Scale-Up, the support programme from DG REGIO and the European Investment Bank (EIB) Advisory under #ficompass. @eib.org It’s designed to help meet EU climate targets by increasing green investments in energy efficiency. See how it works ⤵ bit.ly/Sale-Up #EIBAdvisory

Couldn’t make it to Milan? Stay tuned to our X & LinkedIn channels for live updates of the #11EAFRDConf! Event recording and presentations will also be available on our website later Discover how Europe is investing in sustainable farming bit.ly/11EAFRDConf-...

🌾Welcome to the 11th annual #EAFRD conference! Today, experts from across Europe are meeting in Milan to discuss #financialinstruments for sustainable farming. 👉Stay tuned for updates bit.ly/11EAFRDConf-... #11EAFRDConf #ficompass #EIBAdvisory @ec.europa.eu @eib.org

📌Many start-ups struggle to reach scale and, when they do, they are often acquired by investors abroad 🌍 👉 Discover two model #ERDF equity #financialinstruments helping start-ups grow locally and create lasting impact 1️⃣ bit.ly/erdf-equity-... 2️⃣ bit.ly/erdf-loan-mo... @eib.org @euregio.bsky.social

📝Planning your #ShowcaseAward25 entry? This year's new format is just 5 slides, from one of three categories: ✅Constructive collaboration, ✅Growing impact, & ✅Innovation Which one is yours? Share how #financialinstruments have boosted your community. 🔗 www.fi-compass.eu/showcase @eib.org

Discover how María entered the family business with the purchase of her own flock of sheep, backed by #EAFRD #financialinstruments. Watch her inspiring journey here ⤵️ www.fi-compass.eu/videos/succe... @ec.europa.eu @eib.org

⌛The countdown is on! Only 1 week to go until the 11th #EAFRD Conference. After Spain🇪🇸 last year, we are heading to Italy🇮🇹. Discover the programme & join agri experts on 9 Oct 2025. Last chance to register! 🔗 bit.ly/11EAFRDconf @ec.europa.eu @eib.org

🔊Tune in to our latest Jam Sessions’ podcast! Caterina Pieretto (EIB), Nathalie Van Neck, Aleksi Aho and Stela Vulpe (DG REGIO) discuss how hashtag#ERDF hashtag#financialinstruments work in practice. From loans to guarantees and equity. 🎧Listen to full episode www.fi-compass.eu/podcasts/jam...

Do you work with #financialinstruments? Take part in the #ShowcaseAward25! Submit 5 slides for one of these three categories: ✅Constructive collaboration ✅Growing impact ✅Innovation ⏰ Last call to submit your success story. 👉🔗 bit.ly/ShowcaseAwar... @ec.europa.eu @eib.org

Insurance and farming: What’s the link? 🤔🌾 EU farmers face increasing climate risks— how can #financialinstruments help? The #ficompass report on insurance and risk management tools breaks it down. ➡ www.fi-compass.eu/library/mark... @ec.europa.eu @eib.org

In Castile & León, the meat & dairy sectors are crucial for rural employment & economic growth Combining #EAFRD #financialinstruments w/ subsidies helped overcome credit challenges & modernise agri businesses 🎥Watch David Martín's story bit.ly/EAFRD-DavidM... @ec.europa.eu @eib.org #ficompass

📚The latest #ESF+ study on workers’ buyouts features success stories from Greslab, Italcables, and Birrificio Messina. From industrial production to craft beer, workers' buyouts have helped diverse businesses thrive! 🔎 Read more ➡ www.fi-compass.eu/library/mark... #ficompass #financialinstruments

📍Final stop of filming: Laje Gorda, Vila Nova de Paiva. After years in Germany, Maria Mendonça returned home to launch a poultry business—with help from Credito Agricola & EAFRD financial instruments, boosting local employment in the process. #YoungFarmer #AgriFood #Portugal @ec.europa.eu @eib.org

📍After 4 days of filming – today we were in Ferreira do Zêzere, visiting Uniovo—one of Portugal’s leading egg producers. 🎬 Supported by #EAFRD financial instruments via Santander, Uniovo are doubling their operational capacity. 📈 Driving innovation in the agri-food sector. @ec.europa.eu @eib.org

🌱 With #EAFRD #financialinstruments, a farmer in Spain 🇪🇸 is transforming his business, launching traditional cheese production 🧀 and boosting rural jobs. Check out how this financial support is making a difference ⬇️ www.fi-compass.eu/videos/succe... @ec.europa.eu @eib.org

🐖Cameras out in Cartaxo! Today we filmed at Sapor-where tradition meets tech in Portugal’s livestock sector. 🎬Thanks to EAFRD financial instruments via CGD, Sapor installed an automatic feeding system that’s transforming animal care. 📈Boosting livestock health, operational efficiency & innovation.

🤩Don’t miss the chance to win the #ficompass #ShowcaseAward25! Simply prepare 5 slides showing the impact of EU shared management funds #financialinstruments in your country! Check out the award categories & submit the slides by 3 Nov 2025. bit.ly/ShowcaseAwar... @ec.europa.eu @eib.org

🍇 60ha of vineyards shaped by Atlantic winds. 200K bottles/year. 🎬 Filming today at Vicentino Wines on Portugal’s coast. Thanks to EIF’s Agri #Portugal FI via Banco BPI, the winery came to life. Our #EAFRD FI video case study is nearly ready to pour🍷 @ec.europa.eu @eib.org

🎥 1,300 hectares of new olive groves. 27,000 kg of olives harvested annually. Yesterday in Alentejo, Portugal, we filmed local entrepreneurs scaling up olive oil production. Thanks to EAFRD financial instruments, they are putting Alentejo on the map. Stay tuned! #EUAgri @ec.europa.eu @eib.org

Business transfers in #France are a major challenge. With an ageing business community and post-pandemic slowdown, many business owners may pass on their businesses sooner than expected. 🔗https://www.fi-compass.eu/library/market-analysis/esf-study-workers-buyout-france @ec.europa.eu @eib.org

Ready to see how #financialinstruments drive impact? 📫Subscribe to the #ficompass newsletter for resourceful podcasts, videos and factsheets. 🔗https://t.co/E5TM1thMpI @ec.europa.eu @eib.org

🤔Want to know more about supporting Workers' Buyout? Discover how national and EU funds can help workers take ownership of their companies, fostering job retention & growth. Watch experts and representatives share their experience ➡️ www.fi-compass.eu/videos/succe... @ec.europa.eu @eib.org

🤩Don’t miss the chance to win the #ficompass #ShowcaseAward25! This year, simply prepare 5 slides showing the impact of EU shared management funds #financialinstruments in your country! Submit slides by 3 Nov 2025. Pitch your story at #FICampus 2025 More ➡️ bit.ly/ShowcaseAwar... #EIBAdvisory

Business ownership, reimagined. Workers’ Buyouts (WBOs) empower employees to step in when small and medium-sized enterprises face succession risks, thereby keeping businesses alive and jobs secure. 📫Learn more in the #ficompass newsletter: fi-compass.eu/f/fi-compass... @ec.europa.eu @eib.org

Check out our 🆕 #ficompass video on #ESF+ #financialinstruments! It explores microfinance as a tool to support entrepreneurs of diverse backgrounds, setting up or boosting their businesses. Watch the full video and see what experts say 👉 www.fi-compass.eu/videos/succe... @ec.europa.eu @eib.org

🎙️New Jam Sessions episode out now! It features experts from DG REGIO and @eib.org, explaining #ERDF #financialinstruments focusing on loans, guarantees and equity. Tune in here⤵️ bit.ly/ficompass-Ja... @ec.europa.eu

📫Want easy insights on EU #financialinstruments? Our #ficompass newsletter breaks down how loans, equity, and guarantee financial instruments are backing EU businesses, startups, agriculture, green projects and more. Find out here ➡️ bit.ly/ficompassSum... @ec.europa.eu @eib.org

⌛With only a few weeks left until the 11th #EAFRD Conference in Milan, take a moment to look back at last year’s key highlights. Over 200 experts from 22 member states participated. 📹 Watch the recap 👉https://youtu.be/isVEonKFedM ec.europa.eu @eib.org

#FICampus is back this year to celebrate 10 years of fi-compass! 🎂Be part of the festivities honouring a decade of capacity building services for #financialinstruments and join us in celebrating the #ficompass community. More in our newsletter fi-compass.eu/f/fi-compass... ec.europa.eu @eib.org

🤩Don’t miss the chance to win a #ficompass #ShowcaseAward25! This year, simply prepare 5 slides showing the impact of EU shared management funds. Check out the award categories & submit the slides by 3rd Nov 2025. Learn more➡️ www.fi-compass.eu/showcase #EIBAdvisory ec.europa.eu @eib.org

The #EAFRD report on insurance and risk management tools highlights: ●Key climate trends across Europe ●Risk modelling and best practices ●Strategies to safeguard the future And more. Click here👉 bit.ly/4nff1Nd @ec.europa.eu @eib.org #ficompass #EIBAdvisory

The #ESF+ study on Workers' Buyout offers an evidence-based foundation to inform decisions on supporting employee-led business transfers with #financialinstruments. It also outlines future initiatives for the @ec.europa.eu and selected EU countries. More ➡ www.fi-compass.eu/news/2025/04... @eib.org

Summer time is still here and so is our #ficompass newsletter! ☀️Dive into the world of #financialinstruments, watch videos, listen to expert podcasts and get the latest news on our events. ⤵️ bit.ly/ficompassSum... #EIBAdvisory #ficompassNews @ec.europa.eu @eib.org

📘 How do workers’ buyouts operate in Slovenia? #ESF+ study highlights: ✔️ Leveraged buyouts & succession planning ✔️ 4 case studies of businesses tackling ownership transitions ✔️ Key financial gaps & recommendations ✔️ And more 📖 Read 👉 www.fi-compass.eu/library/mark... #financialinstruments

🆕 On #ficompass ⤵️ In Castile and Léon, the CAP (Common Agricultural Policy) Strategic Plan supports climate adaptation and resource efficiency. In this story, a farmer cuts water use and improves profitability with the help of #financialinstruments. ▶️Watch: www.fi-compass.eu/videos/succe...

Understanding workers buyouts in Spain is the focus of our #ESF+ study – available now 🤝Explore the role of #financialinstruments with EU (EaSI, InvestEU) and national funding in fostering sustainable business continuity, job preservation and worker empowerment ⤵ www.fi-compass.eu/library/mark...

New to financial instruments? Start here! Our #ficompass summer newsletter features videos plus a Jam Sessions podcast episode, perfect for beginners looking to build their knowledge on #financialinstruments. 🎧 Listen▶️ fi-compass.eu/f/fi-compass... #EIBAdvisory #ficompassNews @eib.org