Funding mechanisms
19 August 2026
EBRD and EU expand green finance programme for SMEs in the Western Balkans
Funding mechanisms
19 August 2026
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The EBRD is expanding its SME Go Green Programme in the Western Balkans with support from the EU, increasing access to financing for green investments by small and medium-sized enterprises across the region, including businesses in the retail sector.
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European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
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Albania
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Kosovo
Montenegro
North Macedonia
Serbia
Financial Institutions and Investors
National authorities
Regional Authorities
SMEs (a company with less than 250 employees)
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Ecosystem
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Retail
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The programme’s second phase will make up to €233 million available through EBRD credit lines provided by partner financial institutions. This will be supplemented by up to €23.3 million in investment incentives and €5.6 million in technical assistance.
Support will be available to SMEs in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia. The financing is intended to help companies adopt technologies that lower their environmental impact, improve energy and resource efficiency, and increase resilience to climate-related risks.
The programme gives particular attention to agribusiness value chains, renewable energy investments and women-led SMEs, while also supporting companies in meeting EU standards and accessing new market opportunities. By mid-2025, the EBRD had provided €110 million to 15 partner financial institutions under the first phase of the programme.
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