fi-compass Jam Sessions

This episode explores the Scale-Up initiative designed and led by DG REGIO and EIB Advisory, under the fi-compass framework, which is aimed at accelerating energy efficiency and small-scale renewable energy investments across Europe.  It focuses on how  financial instruments combined with capital rebates  can drive renovation of residential, public, and commercial building...

A discussion with  Kornelia Milczarek , Marshal’s Office of the Pomeranian Voivodeship (the managing authority for the regional ERDF programme in Pomorskie),  Joanna Protasiewicz , Pomorskie Loan Fund (Pomorski Fundusz Pożyczkowy, PFP),  Ewelina Żaguń , Pomorskie Development Fund (Pomorski Fundusz Rozwoju) and  Andrzej Urbanik , Policy Officer at European Commission, DG REGIO,...

A discussion with Iva Petkova, Melvin Könings, Abel Mascarenhas and Jörg Lackenbauer, hosted by Nathalie Van Neck, DG REGIO. Winners of the 2025 FI Campus Showcase Awards, highlighting impactful EU shared management financial instruments from Bulgaria, Portugal, and the Netherlands. Through discussions with award recipients and DG REGIO representatives, it illustrates how innovation, collabor...

Main topics: The panel marked fi-compass’s 10th anniversary by reflecting on its impact and highlighting how its publications, knowledge hubs, case studies, and networking have supported the design and implementation of financial instruments. Participants shared future plans focused on green, digital, SME, urban, and innovation financing, with examples like the use of reflows, underscoring collabo...

A discussion with  Sara Dagostini  from DG REGIO and  Thomas Hüttich  from Investitionsbank, hosted by  Caterina Pieretto , European Investment Bank. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A discussion with Aleksi Aho , Stela Vulpe , and Nathalie Van Neck from DG REGIO, hosted by Caterina Pieretto , European Investment Bank. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A discussion with Iveta Ivánová, Andrzej Urbanik, and Nathalie Van Neck from DG Regio, hosted by Francisca de Novais e Silva, European Investment Bank. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Main topics: combinations of grants and financial instruments, audit methodology, smart growth and sustainable finance, energy efficiency in housing, and horizontal selection criteria in the implementation of financial instruments. This podcast was filmed live during FI Campus with expert speakers responding to questions from a live audience: Jonathan Denness , Head of Financial Instruments a...

A discussion with Jonathan Denness, Head of Unit in the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Regional and Urban Policy, hosted by Frank Lee from the fi-compass team at EIB. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A discussion with Dana Greceanu, External Audit and Senior Expert on Financial Instruments from the Common Audit Service at the European Commission and Iva Medugorac from the Head of Department for the Design of Financial Instruments from the Croatian ERDF Managing Authority, the Ministry of Regional Development and EU Funds, hosted by Desmond Gardner, European Investment Bank. Hosted on Acast. Se...

A discussion with Vivi Papasouli, Mandate Manager at the EIF and Henrik Storm Dyrssen, Project Manager for financial instruments in the Swedish Agency for Economic and Regional Growth, hosted by Anna Zurek, European Investment Bank. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A discussion with Kristina Vaskelienė, INVEGA, Lithuania and Aleksejs Kaņējevs, ALTUM, Latvia, hosted by Robert Pernetta, Holding Fund Manager, European Investment Bank. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Main topics: Experts from the DG REGIO and IBB Ventures answer your questions about the quasi-equity model financial instrument. A discussion with Sara Dagostini, policy officer at the European Commission’s DG REGIO and Markus Lehmann, finance director at IBB Ventures, hosted by Anna Zurek, from the fi-compass team at EIB. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Main topics: A discussion on the EaSI Business Development Services pilot and how financial instruments can be used to support the integration of third-country nationals using resources under the Asylum, Integration and Migration Fund (AMIF), or co-financed with other resources A discussion with Cristina Dumitrescu, Senior Investment Manager in the Inclusive Finance Division at the European Invest...

Main topics: Experts from the European Commission and the European Investment Bank join Jacki Davis, moderator at the FI Campus 2023 event, for an informal discussion on financial instruments in changing times. A discussion with Jonathan Denness, Head of Financial Instruments and International Financial Institutions Relations Unit in the European Commission's DG REGIO, Oana Dordain, Deputy Head of...

The New European Bauhaus is guided by three core values, which are sustainability, aesthics and inclusion. When we speak about sustainablility, we speak about investing in energy efficiency measures or focusing of cirularity or biodiversity. Aesthics focuses on the quality of experience and style beyond functionality. Inclusion is all about promoting and supporting actions that make the most of di...

Main topics: Experts from the EIB and the European Commission answer your questions from the 7 October 2022 ERDF event on model financial instrument for energy efficiency. A discussion with Aron Kerpel-Fronius, Policy Officer at the European Commission’s DG Regio and Olivier Dumoulin, Financial Instruments Advisor at the European Investment Bank, hosted by Emily Smith from the fi-compass team at t...

Main topics: The experience of the EAFRD MA for Greece in implementing a guarantee instrument under the 2014-220 RDP, lessons learned and plans for the future. A discussion with Mr. Costas Apostolopoulos, Head of Evaluation and Institutional Support Unit, Greek managing authority, hosted by Nivelin Noev, Policy Coordinator, Unit F3, DG AGRI, European Commission. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...

Main topics: Preparations for the future CAP and role of EAFRD financial instruments in the Member States CAP Strategic Plans for achieving Green Deal objectives, generational renewal and the long-term vision for rural areas. A discussion with Silvia Michelini, Director at European Commission’s DG AGRI (Directorate-General for Agriculture and Rural development), hosted by Mario Guido from the fi-c...

Focus: preparativi per la futura PAC e ruolo degli SF FEASR nei piani strategici della PAC degli Stati membri per il raggiungimento degli obiettivi del Green Deal, il ricambio generazionale e la visione a lungo termine per le zone rurali. Dibattito con Silvia Michelini, Direttore della DG AGRI (Direzione Generale Agricoltura e Sviluppo Rurale) della Commissione Europea, ospitata da Mario Guido del...

Main topics: New flexibilities for financial instruments under the new Common Provisions Regulation (CPR) A discussion with Jonathan Denness, Head of Unit in the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Regional and Urban Policy, hosted by Frank Lee from the fi-compass team at EIB. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Main topics: New flexibilities for EAFRD Financial instruments in post 2020 period to help addressing financing needs of EU farmers and agri-food companies. A discussion with Michael Pielke, Head of Unit in European Commission’s DG AGRI (Directorate-General for Agriculture and Rural development), hosted by Miglena Dobreva from the fi-compass team at EIB. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

Main topics: ESIF financial instruments support the development of the Venture Capital / Private Equity ecosystem in Greece, supporting technology-based SMEs. A discussion with Yannis Tsakiris Deputy Minister for Development and Investment in Greece and Bruno Robino, Head of fi-compass at the EIB. Before you tune in to the podcast, have a look at these Equifund video case study and interviews with...

Main topics: ESIF Financial instruments help the city of The Hague to transition to renewable energy and to regenerate its urban areas. A discussion with Ton Overmeire – manager of The Hague’s Holding Fund, hosted by Chiara Continenza from the fi-compass team at EIB. Before you tune in to the podcast, have a look at these five short videos on Financial Instruments in action in The Hague. Hosted on...

Main topics: The managing authority of the ESF National Operational Programme in Poland has put in place a swift, comprehensive response to support the social sector in addressing the challenges caused by the COVID-19 lockdown. A discussion with Piotr Krasuski, Director of the Department of the European Social Fund, Ministry of Funds and Regional Policy, Poland, hosted by Eugenio Sabafrom the fi-c...