The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Comau have signed a €50 million financing agreement to support Comau’s research, development, and innovation activities in robotics, advanced automation solutions, machine tools, and digital technologies across multiple industrial sectors.
The funding will support Comau’s R&D activities primarily in Italy, with investments concentrated at the company’s facilities in Turin and Bari. The initiative aims to strengthen Europe’s industrial competitiveness by advancing robotics and automation technologies for applications across batteries, aerospace, construction, renewable energy, logistics, and other asset-intensive industries.
EIB financing supports Comau’s robotics and advanced automation R&D across multiple industrial sectors.
The operation is supported by InvestEU, the European Union’s investment programme, and aligns with TechEU, the EIB Group initiative that accelerates innovation across Europe. Through InvestEU, the EIB has already unlocked more than €4 billion in financing in Italy under the TechEU framework.
“Supporting Europe’s industrial innovation and transition to a more digital, sustainable, and competitive production model is a priority at the heart of the InvestEU programme, of which the EIB Group is the main implementing partner. Investing in advanced robotics, automation, and e-mobility will boost Europe’s leadership in technology, contribute to the creation of skilled jobs, and support European companies in the major industrial transformations currently taking place,” said EIB Vice-President Gelsomina Vigliotti.
The investments are designed to expand Comau’s automation and robotics capabilities across multiple industrial domains, reinforcing its technical expertise in advanced manufacturing technologies while supporting the broader European value chain. A key element of the program includes the expansion of Comau’s applications in renewable energy and hydrogen fuel cell technologies.
In parallel, the funding will support the reorientation of Comau’s automotive-sector activities toward advanced automation solutions for battery manufacturing and battery recycling, reflecting broader shifts toward electrification and sustainable mobility.
“Comau constantly invests in the development of innovative competencies and technologies. These are a key driver for the growth of the European manufacturing system, enabling companies to compete globally in sectors of particular importance to the present and future of industry, such as batteries, aerospace, construction, logistics, and renewable energy,” noted Pietro Gorlier, CEO of Comau. “The support of the European Investment Bank gives us greater strength to pursue our sustainable development strategy, aimed at designing and producing advanced automation solutions that enable us to meet the challenges of a market marked by profound uncertainty and rapid technological transformation.”
Beyond direct project funding, EIB financing is expected to provide Comau with greater diversification of funding sources and longer maturities, supporting the accelerated implementation of the company’s long-term business plan.
About Comau
Founded in 1973 and headquartered in Turin, Italy, Comau designs and delivers advanced robotics and automation solutions for manufacturing and industrial applications worldwide. The company’s portfolio includes robotic systems, automation platforms, machine tools, and digital manufacturing technologies supporting sectors such as automotive and e-mobility, aerospace, logistics, renewable energy, shipbuilding, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and industrial equipment manufacturing.
Comau also provides project management, engineering, and consulting services, as well as workforce development through its internationally recognized training academy. The company operates a global network of innovation centers and manufacturing facilities spanning Europe, the Americas, and Asia. Comau is supported by its wholly owned subsidiary Automha, which specializes in automated intralogistics and high-performance storage and retrieval systems for industrial and warehousing environments. For more information, please click here.
About the European Investment Bank (EIB)
The European Investment Bank (EIB) is the European Union’s long-term lending institution, owned by its Member States. The bank finances investments that support EU policy objectives, including technological innovation, digitalisation, climate action, industrial competitiveness, and sustainable economic development.
Through a range of financing instruments, the EIB supports projects across manufacturing, infrastructure, energy, mobility, and advanced technologies. The EIB Group, which also includes the European Investment Fund, works with public and private partners to mobilise investment in innovation, skills development, and industrial transformation across Europe.
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