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European Microfinance Day 2026 is coming on 16 April in Brussels.🚀 A unique opportunity for Europe’s microfinance community to connect, exchange, and explore the future of microfinance under ESF+ and InvestEU. Register by 9 April⤵️ events.fi-compass.eu/event/European…

📈The venture and private equity scene in #Romania 🇷🇴 have developed steadily over the last decade. EU-backed #financialinstruments have built on each other to support more businesses and larger investments. 📗Read the case study: fi-compass.eu/library/case-s… @EU_Commission @EIB

☃️Have you subscribed to our #ficompass newsletter? Explore latest case studies, podcasts, videos and events covering #financialinstruments. ➡️ fi-compass.eu/newsletter @EU_Commission | @EIB #ficompass #financialinstruments #EIBAdvisory

📌Key takeaways and practical insights of the #AMIFconference 2025 are now available. 💻Explore all event presentations, photos and recordings here: events.fi-compass.eu/event/Financin… @EU_Commission @EIB @EUHomeAffairs

🟣What role can finance play in expanding refuge labour pathways? A #ficompass workshop with DG HOME explored 🛠️blended finance, #financialinstruments, and grants to close the financing gap. Access the full session at #ficompass 🔗fi-compass.eu/f/fi-compass-n… @EU_Commission @EIB

The #EAFRD #financialinstruments are a key element in the modernisation of agriculture in Portugal. They enable us to overcome a historical difficulty, namely the lack of access to credit for our farmers and our agricultural and forestry holdings. @EU_Commission @EIB

Bulgaria 🇧🇬, Portugal 🇵🇹, the Netherlands 🇳🇱➡️ three countries, three #ShowcaseAward25 winning stories. Listen to this Jam Sessions podcast and find out what made them stand out ⤵️ fi-compass.eu/podcasts/jam-s… @EU_Commission @EIB @EUinmyRegion

🔎Looking for a picture from a #ficompass event you attended? Our recent website improvements make it easier for you to search event pictures in our event galleries. Just go to the event you are looking for and search for a speaker or a session. ➡ fi-compass.eu/events/photo-g…

📑A Special Report shows how reflows from #financialinstruments can enhance the results of EU funding over the long term. The full insights are available in the #ficompass newsletter. 🔗fi-compass.eu/f/fi-compass-n… @EU_Commission @EIB

👥Managing Authorities, this factsheet is for you! You will find guidance on various ways to explore innovative financing, including #financialinstruments and blended finance, for measures under the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum🇪🇺📗 Read here: fi-compass.eu/library/how-to… @EIB

🚨New update from our Scale Up page! Read our factsheet on combining #financialinstruments with capital rebates for energy efficiency. Check here: 🔗fi-compass.eu/erdf/scale-up-… @EIB

We’re improving the #ficompass website 🌐✨ New photo gallery search features make it easier to explore photos from events and much more👉 all in one place. Have a look & let us know what else to improve⤵️ fi-compass.eu/events/photo-g…

The #ERDF Technology start-up fund #Saxony (TGFS), #Germany, case study update describes the development of the regional venture capital instruments that support innovative start-ups and tech-driven SMEs. Read the case study update🔗fi-compass.eu/library/case-s…

Our winter newsletter, highlights 3️⃣ #ficompass case studies from Germany, Romania and Portugal. They show how #financialinstruments can respond to diverse regional development needs. 🔗👉 fi-compass.eu/f/fi-compass-n…

👨‍💼Antonio Sierra Rincón, Treball Solidari president, highlights microfinance as a tool to invest in small enterprises and self-employment. 📈#ESF+ #financialinstruments can help scale these opportunities. 🎥 bit.ly/4qFI51m @EU_Commission @EIB @treballsolidari

📑❄️Check out our Winter newsletter! Explore #financialinstruments through in-depth insights, expert voices, engaging videos and highlights from recent events. Start here: 🔗fi-compass.eu/f/fi-compass-n… #ficompass #EIBAdvisory

🎧“Financial instruments mean passion.” A powerful message from our Jam Sessions episode recorded live from #FICampus 2025. Practitioners shared stories on impact, flexibility & the #ficompass community. Tune in 🔗 bit.ly/3NblbR5 @EU_Commission @EIB

2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣5️⃣ marked a decade of #ficompass and its community of #financialinstruments experts. Our winter newsletter features highlights of #FICampus 2025. Click here to watch video⤵️ fi-compass.eu/events/highlig… @EU_Commission @EIB @EIF_EU

A new model financial instrument to support EU Member States in scaling up affordable & social housing investment was presented at #FICampus 2025 This model offers flexible options for MS to accelerate supply, reduce borrowing costs, & more⤵️ fi-compass.eu/library/other/…

👨‍🌾🇵🇹Portuguese farmers are showing how access to #EAFRD #financialinstruments can spark real innovation in agri-business. Discover how 5 rural entrepreneurs are driving sustainability and long-term growth in their communities👉fi-compass.eu/videos/success… @EUAgri @EIB @JMFernandesEU