Boosting Innovation in Europe: EIB Strategic Loan to DOMINION

An EIB loan to DOMINION promotes the development of cutting-edge technologies, accelerating innovation in Spain, Germany and other EU countries.

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The European Investment Bank (EIB) recently signed a significant financing agreement with DOMINION. The European Investment Bank grants a 30.5 million euro loan to DOMINION. This loan is designed to stimulate the development of innovative solutions in computer engineering and technology. The impact of this financing will be felt mainly in Spain and Germany. Other EU countries will also benefit from this development.

Objectives and scope of the DOMINION project

The aim of this investment is to strengthen DOMINION’s development and innovation activities. The company focuses on providing customized services and developing projects to improve efficiency and sustainability for its customers in competitive sectors such as energy, industry, technology and telecommunications.

Economic and Social Impact of Financing

The Group plans to complete the project by the end of 2027. The aim of this project is to strengthen the Group’s resilience. It accelerates the adoption of advanced digital technologies. These technologies will enhance the Group’s productivity and profitability. The Group will invest mainly in various Spanish autonomous communities. Investments will also be made in Germany and other EU countries. The initiative also has a social dimension, targeting regions where per capita income is below the EU average, which should have a positive impact on employment.

Alignment with EU policy objectives

This funding is in line with EU policy objectives, in particular the Digital Europe Program, which aims to bring these technologies closer to businesses, individuals and public authorities. This is in line with Europe’s Digital Decade 2030 strategy, contributing to the EIB’s public policy priorities of innovation, digitization and human capital.
Gilles Badot, EIB Director of Operations for Spain and Portugal, emphasized the importance of this investment in boosting Europe’s competitiveness and capacity for innovation. Mikel Barandiaran, CEO of DOMINION, emphasized the company’s commitment to promoting research and innovation, underlining the importance of this project for the strategic autonomy of the European Union.

The EIB loan to DOMINION symbolizes a strong commitment to technological innovation in Europe. Stimulating competitiveness and digitization, while having a significant social impact, particularly in terms of employment and sustainability.

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