Financial instruments refer to the various EU Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF) available to EU Member States under cohesion policy. The European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) is one such fund and supports regional projects through financial products such as loans, guarantees, and equity. The linked documents contain information on the various ESIF programs during the 2021–2027 funding period, support for businesses through working capital, as well as details on the legal framework and recommendations for combining financial instruments with other forms of support.
Information from the European Commission on financial instruments
Please also refer to the section on guides.
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Download Financial instruments ESI FundsFinancial instruments ESI Funds
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Download Glossary of Financial InstrumentsGlossary of Financial Instruments
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Download Support for businesses, business capitalSupport for businesses, business capital
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Download Combination of financial instruments with other support measuresCombination of financial instruments with other support measures
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Download Guidance on Article 41 of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013 (English)Guidance on Article 41 of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013 (English)
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