EIB Supports Freudenberg's Research and Development Activities with €100 Million Financing

Strategic Insights -

The European Investment Bank (EIB) has provided €100 million in financing to global technology group Freudenberg for research and development activities. The financing will support a total investment program of around €214 million, focused on projects related to automation, digitalization, and the use of AI-supported technologies. This cooperation aims to strengthen Freudenberg's innovative power over the long term and secure its competitiveness.

Key Takeaways:

  • The EIB financing will support Freudenberg's research and development activities with a total investment program of around €214 million.
  • The focus is on projects related to automation, digitalization, and the use of AI-supported technologies to further develop the company's broad product portfolio and secure its competitiveness.
  • The EIB's support is a seal of quality, confirming Freudenberg's strategy of securing its long-term competitiveness through innovation, digitalization, and sustainability.
  • Freudenberg has invested around €600 million in research and development last year, accounting for about 5% of its sales.
  • The company has a strong innovation culture, with 52,000 skilled employees worldwide, and a focus on talent development and employee further training.

Statistics:

  • €214 million: Total investment program supported by the EIB financing.
  • €100 million: Amount of EIB financing provided to Freudenberg.
  • €600 million: Amount Freudenberg invested in research and development last year.
  • 5%: Share of sales that Freudenberg dedicated to research and development last year.
  • 52,000: Number of skilled employees worldwide working at Freudenberg.
  • 40: Number of markets Freudenberg operates in.
  • 60: Number of countries where Freudenberg employs people.
  • €11.9 billion: Sales generated by Freudenberg in 2024.

Sources:

  • "EIB European Investment Bank supports total investment of around E 214 million with E 100 million Research and development: focus on AI, innovative technologies, and sustainability" (October 23, 2025).
  • https://www.freudenberg.com (Freudenberg Group website).