IO Biotech is developing IO102-103, an innovative immune-modulatory, off-the-shelf therapeutic cancer vaccine designed to treat melanoma—with the potential for broader applications against other cancers.

To support this, we’re providing up to €57.5 million in EIB venture debt financing, backed by the EU’s #InvestEU initiative.

The funding includes three committed tranches of up to €37.5 million and an uncommitted accordion tranche of €20 million, available as IO Biotech meets certain conditions.

This investment will help:

✔ Advance clinical development, regulatory approval, and market launch of its lead candidate, IO102-103

✔ Support the development of new product candidates from IO Biotech’s proprietary T-Win platform

✔ Strengthen Denmark’s med-tech sector as IO Biotech evolves from an R&D company into a fully-fledged pharmaceutical company

We’re proud to support innovative cancer research in companies with cutting-edge expertise in therapeutic areas such as immuno-oncology that have the potential to transform cancer treatment.

🔗 https://lnkd.in/dye3wBXr

Women live longer than men but spend 25% of their lives in poor health. Unfortunately, healthcare providers often overlook their specific needs, leading to health disparities.

On #IWD2025, Yasmine Pagni, Head of Social Policy at the EIB Group, and Inez Murray, CEO of Financial Alliance for Women, discuss the importance of targeted investments in healthcare, urban planning, and public spaces to create safer, healthier, and more equitable environments for all.

Their conversation highlights how addressing the unique needs of women in these areas can lead to improved outcomes for everyone.

🎥 Watch the video to learn more about the importance of investing in gender-inclusive policies.

#IWD2025 #GenderEquality #HealthEquity

What if electric motors could be more powerful, more efficient, and greener?
This magnet wire insulation is making it possible:

✅Cuts EV energy use by 80%
✅No harmful solvents in production
✅Higher voltage (800V → 1000V) for next-gen EVs
✅Lower carbon emissions

For years, Paola Accati wanted to eliminate harmful solvents from electrical wire insulation at her family’s factory—but the research costs were too high.

Now, her nephew Filippo Veglia, along with Francesco Taiariol and Piero Degasperi, has made it a reality.

They co-founded Tau Group and developed the DryCycle technology, a breakthrough innovation that’s transforming electric motors.

With our €20 million #InvestEU-backed loan, Tau Group is scaling production from 2,000 to 12,000 tons per year, helping manufacturers build more compact, efficient, and powerful electric motors.

Learn more: https://lnkd.in/d2MxrKyd

Boosting renewable energy is key to decarbonising the EU economy.

Our VP, Thomas Östros, signed a €320 million loan with Energie AG OÖ to support the construction of the Ebensee pumped storage power plant in Upper Austria.

Once completed, the facility will provide efficient energy storage, helping to stabilise the electricity grid by storing excess renewable energy and making it available when demand is high.

By expanding hydropower, this project will:
🔵 Increase Austria’s renewable energy production
🔵 Reduce dependence on oil and gas imports
🔵 Enhance grid stability with sustainable energy storage
🔵 Support the EU’s climate and energy goals

Discover how our financing is powering a cleaner, greener future: https://lnkd.in/dJmz9RH6

Is ethical banking the future?

Banca Etica, Italy's pioneering ethical finance bank, believes so. They're leading a sector-wide revolution by putting ethical before banking, and turning this commitment into a business opportunity.

Through its latest initiative, Banca Etica focuses on uplifting the most vulnerable groups in society, including women, refugees, and businesses in Italy's less-developed regions.

Our €60 million loan agreement with Banca Etica, signed in July 2024, aims to create a robust portfolio of eligible projects. This partnership is expected to generate €165 million in investment, creating a ripple effect of positive change in the real economy.

By collaborating with a cooperative bank that’s deeply rooted in ethical finance and social responsibility, we show that lending with impact is not just feasible: it is a pathway to building better communities.

Explore how our partnership is fostering social integration for refugees, empowering women entrepreneurs, and bridging regional gaps https://lnkd.in/egYmuydX