# Alpha Bank infrastructure and SME financing in Greece > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/alpha-bank-infrastructure-and-sme-financing-in-greece > Updated: 2026-10-19T15:44:51.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2. Alpha Bank has expanded its financial support for various sectors in Greece, ranging from professional development to large-scale infrastructure. In late September 2026, the bank partnered with the European Investment Fund through the InvestEU program to offer low-cost education and training loans. This initiative targets small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), vocational training organizations, and lifelong learners to enhance workforce competitiveness. By mid-October 2026, the bank’s focus included major energy and technology projects. Alpha Bank acted as the exclusive arranger and lender for a 170 million euro energy storage facility in Thessaly, providing 56 million euros in funding to manage renewable energy. Additionally, the bank served as the sole financier for the development of ‘Daidalos’, a new national supercomputer in Lavrio, supporting the company MainSys in its collaboration with HP. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-19: Alpha Bank finances major energy and technology projects in Greece Alpha Bank has financed two major Greek infrastructure projects: the country's largest energy storage unit in Thessaly and the new national supercomputer, ‘Daidalos’, in Lavrio. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/alpha-bank-finances-major-energy-and-technology-projects-in-greece ### 2026-09-24: Alpha Bank and EIF launch education loans for Greek SMEs Alpha Bank and the European Investment Fund are launching low-cost loans via InvestEU to support Greek SMEs and individuals investing in professional training and education. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/alpha-bank-and-eif-launch-education-loans-for-greek-smes --- Cite as: Alpha Bank infrastructure and SME financing in Greece. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/alpha-bank-infrastructure-and-sme-financing-in-greece