G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.6  
 
20 August 2021  
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Committee on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures  Original: English  
 
 
SUBSIDIES  
NEW AND FULL NOTIFICATION PURSUANT TO ARTICLE XVI:1  
OF THE GATT 1994 AND ARTICLE 25 OF THE AGREEMENT  
ON SUBSIDIES AND COUNTERVAILING MEASURES  
EUROPEAN UNION 
Addendum  
The following addendum to the notification of the European Union, dated and received on 
12 July 2021, relates to the subsidy programmes of Czech Republic . 
 
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 Table of Contents  
 
1   INVESTMENT INCENTIVES  ................................ ................................ .........................  3 
2   OPERATIONAL PROGRAMME ENTERPRISE A ND INNOVATIONS FOR 
COMPETITIVENESS 2014 -2020: GUARANTEE, EXPANZE, TECHNOLOGY, ENERGY 
SAVINGS, INNOVATION, POTENTIAL, COOPERATION, SERVICES OF  
INFRASTRUCTURE, REAL ESTATES  ................................ ................................ ..................  4 
2.1   Programme Guarantee 2015 – 2023 ................................ ................................ .............  4 
2.2   Programme EXPANZE  ................................ ................................ ................................ .. 5 
2.3   PROGRAMME DEVELOPMENT replaced by the programme TECHNOLOGY  ............................  6 
2.4   PROGRAMME ECO -ENERGY replaced by the programme ENERGY SAVINGS  ........................  7 
2.5   PROGRAMME INNOVATION  ................................ ................................ ..........................  8 
2.6   PROGRAMME POTENTIAL  ................................ ................................ .............................  9 
2.7   PROGRAMME COOPERATION  ................................ ................................ ........................  9 
2.8   PROGRAMME PROSPERITY – replaced by the programme SERVICES  
OF INFRASTURUCTURE  ................................ ................................ ................................ ..... 10 
2.9   PROGRAMME REAL ESTATES  ................................ ................................ ......................  11 
3   MEASURES PURSUANT TO OPERATIONAL PROGRAMME  
 ENVIRONMENT 2014 -2020  ................................ ................................ ...........................  12 
4   PROGRAM FOR SUPPORT ENTREPRENEURIAL PROPERTIES AND  
INFRASTRUCTURE  ................................ ................................ ................................ .........  13 
5   PROGRAM EPSILON  ................................ ................................ ................................ .. 14 
6   PROGRAM GAMA  ................................ ................................ ................................ ....... 16 
7   PROGRAM GAMA 2  ................................ ................................ ................................ .... 17 
8   SUPPORTED ENERGY SOURCES  ................................ ................................ ................  19 
9   TRIO ................................ ................................ ................................ .........................  22 
10   TECHNOLOGY, CALL: SA.56961: TECHNOLOGY COVID -19 ................................ ....... 24 
11   OPERATIONAL PROGRAMME FISHERIES 2014 – 2020: COMMON  
FISHERY POLICY, SUPPORT FOR NON -PRODUCTIVE FUNCTIONS OF LAKES, 
CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION OF POUND AND WATER RESERVOIRS  ....................  25 
11.1   COMMON FISHERY POLICY  ................................ ................................ .......................  25 
11.2   SUPPORT FOR NON -PRODUCTIVE FUNCTIONS OF LAKES  ................................ .............  26 
11.3   CONSTRUCTION + RENOVATION  OF PONDS AND WATER RESERVOIRS  .........................  28 
 
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 1  INVESTMENT INCENTIVES  
 Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
Investment incentives . 
 Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specifie d 
2019 - 2020. 
 Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy  
Regional development, creation of new jobs.  
 Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
Background : Financial support to in vestment projects. Support is directed to production activities 
in manufacturing industry and to investments into progressive technologies and activities with high 
added value.  
Authority for the subsidy : Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Czech Republic . 
Legislation : Commission Regulation (EU) No 651/2014 of 17 June 2014 declaring certain categories 
of aid compatible with the internal market in application of Articles 107 and 108 of the Treaty.  
 Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
Tax relief, cash grant . 
 To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined)  
For all types of recipients. The aid am ount is calculated as a percentage of the eligible costs. Subsidy 
is provided up to the percentage given by the Regional Map of State Aid Intensity – Czech Republic 
Regional Aid Map 2014 -2021.  
 Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the t otal amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or bo th) is not possible, a full explanation:  
In 2019:  CZK 11 ,863,881,000. 
In 2020:  CZK 3 ,995,000,000. 
Summary of budgeted state aid in 2019, 2020; statistics on drawing of subsidy in 2019, 2020 are 
not yet available.  
 Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time -limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
1.1.2014 - 31.12.2021 . G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.6  
 
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 Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of th e notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
includes statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s)  
Not available.  
2  OPERATIONA L PROGRAMME ENTERPRISE AND INNOVATIONS FOR COMPETITIVENESS 
2014 -2020:  GUARANTEE, EXPANZE, TECHNOLOGY, ENERGY SAVINGS, INNOVATION, 
POTENTIAL, COOPERATION, SERVICES OF INFRASTRUCTURE, REAL ESTATES  
 Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
Operational Programme Enterprise and Innovations: Guarantee, Expanze, Technology, Energy 
Savings, Innovation, Potential, Cooperation, Services of Infrastructure, Real estates.  
 Period covered by the notification.  The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2019 – 2020. 
2.1  Programme Guarantee 2015 – 2023  
 Title of the subsid y programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
Programme Guarantee 2015 – 2023. 
 Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year.  In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2019 – 2020. 
 Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy  
SME. 
 Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is g ranted)  
Background:  to support, through guarantees, small and medium -sized businesses' access to bank 
credit for the implementation of their business projects . 
Authority:  Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Czech Republic . 
Legislation:  The programme has been announced pursuant to Act No. 47/2002 Coll., on aid for 
small and medium -size enterprises, as amended. Commission Regulation (EU) No 651/2014 
declaring certain categories of aid compatible with the internal market in application of Articles 107 
and 108 of the Treaty . 
 Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
Guarantee . G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.6  
 
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 To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amou nt per unit; if the latter, how 
determined)  
SME. 
 Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where p rovision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation:  
2019: CZK 0 (no National Co-financing ). 
2020: CZK 0 (no National co financing) . 
 Duration of the subsidy  and/or any other time -limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
24.2.2015 – 31.12.2023 . 
 Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the ju dgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
includes statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s)  
Not available . 
2.2  Programme EXPANZE  
 Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
Programme Expanze . 
 Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2019 – 2020. 
 Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy  
SME. 
 Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of t he legislation under 
which it is granted)  
Background:  The objective of the programme is to facilitate access to bank loans for small and 
medium -sized enterprises, which will be the beneficiaries of the aid, to implement their business 
projects to start -up and/or to develop their businesses, to increase their business activities in the 
state-supported regions listed in the annex to the relevant programme Calls, and to contribute to 
the development of social entrepreneurship.  
Authority:  Ministry of Industry a nd Trade of the Czech Republic . 
Legislation:  Commission Regulation (EU) No 651/2014 declaring certain categories of aid 
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 Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
Loan, guarantee . 
 To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined)  
SME. 
 Subsidy per unit, or in c ases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation . 
In 2019: CZK 0 (no National Co financing) . 
In 2020: CZK 0 (no National Co financing) . 
 Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time -limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
24.03.2017 – 31.12.2023 – loan. 
04.02.2019 – 31.12.2023 – guarantee . 
 Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
includes statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s)  
Not available  
2.3   PROGRAMME DE VELOPMENT replaced by the programme TECHNOLOGY  
 Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
Background : support of competitiveness of SMEs particularly by purchasing new technologies in 
areas with the concentrated support of the State.  
Authority : Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Czech Republic.  
Legislation:  Commission Regulation (EU) No 651/2014 declaring certain categories of aid 
compatible with the internal market in application of A rticles 107 and 108 of the Treaty.  
 Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
Grant . 
 To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount pe r unit; if the latter, how 
determined)  
SME. G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.6  
 
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 Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation . 
In 2019 CZK 0 ( no National Co-financing ). 
In 2020 CZK 0 ( no National Co -financing) . 
 Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time -limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
29.05.2015 – 31.12.2023 . 
 Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left t o the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
includes statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s) . 
Not available . 
2.4  PROGRAMME ECO -ENERGY replaced by the programme ENERGY SAVINGS  
 Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
Background : focused particularly on increasing the effectiveness of g eneration, transmission and 
consumption of energy.  
Authority : Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Czech Republic.  
Legislation : Commission Regulation (EU) No 651/2014 declaring certain categories of aid 
compatible with the internal market in application o f Articles 107 and 108 of the Treaty. Commission 
Regulation (EU) No. 1407/2013 . 
 Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
Grant . 
 To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined)  
SME, large entreprises . 
 Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if poss ible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation . 
In 2019 : CZK 1 ,325,152,641 (no Nationa l Co-financing) . 
In 2020 : CZK 1 ,786,002,949 (no National Co -financing) . 
 Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time -limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
29.05.2015 – 31.12.2020 . G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.6  
 
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 Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
includes  statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s)  
Not available . 
2.5  PROGRAMME INNOVATION  
 Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
Backg round : focused particularly on the support for the commercialisation of R&D results and the 
transfer of technologies onto markets through innovation activities.  
Authority : Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Czech Republic.  
Legislation:  Commission Regula tion (EU) No 651/2014 declaring certain categories of aid 
compatible with the internal market in application of Articles 107 and 108 of the Treaty. Commission 
Regulation (EU) No. 1407/2013.  
 Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
Grant. 
 To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined)  
SME and large entreprises . 
 Subsidy per unit, or in cases where  this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation . 
2019: CZK 709 ,798,645.6 (subsidy)/163 projects (no National Co -financing) . 
2020: CZK 1 ,594,976,221 (subsidy)/326 projects (no National Co -financing) . 
 Duration of the subsidy and/or any ot her time -limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
29.05.2015 – 31.12.2020 . 
 Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
includes statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s) . 
Not avail able. G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.6  
 
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 2.6  PROGRAMME POTENTIAL  
 Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
Background : focused particularly on strengthening research capacities in the SMEs already 
engaged in research and dev elopment and on the deepening of collaboration of SMEs with R&D 
institutions.  
Authority : Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Czech Republic.  
Legislation : Commission Regulation (EU) No 651/2014 declaring certain categories of aid 
compatible with the inter nal market in application of Articles 107 and 108 of the Treaty . 
 Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
Grant . 
 To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined)  
SME and large entreprises . 
 Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation . 
2019: CZK 390 ,050,007 - (subsidy)/71 projects (no Nation al Co-financing) . 
2020: CZK 1 ,092,956,889 - (subsidy)/150 projects (no National Co -financing) . 
 Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time -limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
29.05.2015 – 31.12.2020 . 
 Statistical data permittin g an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
includes statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s) . 
Not available . 
2.7  PROGRAMME COOPERATION  
 Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
Background : the objective of the Programme is support for establishing and developing cooperative 
sectoral associations – clusters, poles of excellence, technology platforms and cooperative projects 
at regional, supraregional and international lev els as a tool for boosting competitiveness of the 
economy and economic growth.  
The Programme's general objective is continuous creation of a favourable business environment, 
improvement of conditions for enterprise and innovation and development of competitive edge by 
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 Authority : Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Czech Republic.  
Legislation:  Commission Regulation (EU) No 651/2014 declaring certain categories of aid 
compati ble with the internal market in application of Articles 107 and 108 of the Treaty . 
 Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
Grant . 
 To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mec hanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined)  
SME and large entreprises . 
 Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if poss ible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation . 
2019: CZK 74 ,208,800 - (subsidy)/74 pr ojects (no National Co -financing) . 
2020: CZK 154 ,612,332 - (subsidy)/165 projects (no National Co -financing) . 
 Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time -limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
29.05.2015 – 31.12.2020 . 
 Statistical  data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
includes statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s)  
Not available . 
2.8  PROGRAMME PROSPERITY – replaced by the programme SERVICES OF 
INFRASTURUCTURE  
 Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
Background : support - through subsidies - establishing and further development of infrastructure 
entities for industrial research, technological development and innovations mai nly focused on 
implementing new technologies and competitive products and services.  
Authority : Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Czech Republic.  
Legislation:  Framework for the State Aid for Research and Development and Innovation 2014/C 
198/01, Commiss ion Regulation No. 1407/2013  
 Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
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 To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit ; if the latter, how 
determined)  
Natural or legal person, owner of the innovation infrastructure . 
 Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the averag e subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation.  
2019: CZK 49 ,599,498.39 (subsidy)/7 projects (no Natio nal Co -financing) . 
2020: CZK 269 ,108,093 (subsidy)/20 projects (no National Co -financing) . 
 Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time -limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
29.05.2015 – 31.12.2020 . 
 Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such inform ation 
includes statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s) . 
Not available.  
2.9  PROGRAMME REAL ESTATES  
 Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
Background : a programme support of infrastructure for enterprises.  
Authority : Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Czech Republic.  
Legislation:  Commission Regulation (EU) No. 651/2014 declaring certain categories of aid 
compatible with the int ernal market in application of Articles 107 and 108 of the Treaty.  
 Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
Grant . 
 To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined)  
SME and large entreprises . 
 Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if p ossible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation.  
2019 + 2020= CZK 939,320,753 - (subs idy)/186 projects (no National Co -financing) . G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.6  
 
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 Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time -limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
29.05.2015 – 31.12.2020 . 
 Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsi dy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
includes statistics of production, consumption, impo rts and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s) . 
Not available.  
3  MEASURES PURSUANT TO OPERATIONAL PROGRAMME ENVIRONMENT 2014 -2020  
 Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
SA.42719 - OP E 2014 - 2020 – the aid scheme for environmental protection in the priority axes 1, 
2, 3. 
 Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2015 – 2023. 
 Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Environmental protection . 
 Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Background : The main objective of the Operational programme Environment 2014 -2020 is to 
protect and ensure quality living environment for the population of the Czech Republic, to support 
resource efficiency, eliminate negative impacts of human activities  on the environment and to 
mitigate climate change impacts.  
Authority for the subsidy : Ministry of the Environment of the Czech Republic . 
Legislation : The Operational Programme Environment 2014 – 2020 Programming Document, 
Commission Regulation (EU) No 651 /2014 of 17 June 2014 declaring certain categories of aid 
compatible with the internal market in application of Articles  107 and 108 of the Treaty Text with 
EEA relevance . 
 Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
Direct grant . 
 To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined)  
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 Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the yea r covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
In 2017: CZK 84 ,675,281 (no National Co-financing ). 
In 2018: CZK 392 ,081,249 (no National Co-financing ). 
In 2019: CZK 1 ,032,925,969 (no National Co-financing ). 
In 2020: CZK 727 ,312,224 (no National Co-financing ). 
 For the information cited in items 3 to 7 above, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each item, and may provide info rmation on 
multiple items in one heading (e.g. provide information on items 3 and 4 under one heading). 
In this case, the notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which heading.  
The notification covered following articles under Commissio n Regulation (EU) No 651/2014: 14, 
17-20, 36, 37, 38, 40, 41, 45, 46, 47, 49, 53, 55 and 56.  
 Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time -limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
1.7.2015 - 31.12.2023 . 
 Statistical data permitting an  assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include s statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s)  
(a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
(b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be  the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major  change 
in the subsidy.  
Not available.  
4  PROGRAM FOR SUPPORT ENTREPRENEURIAL PROPERTIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE  
 Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
Program for support entrepreneurial properties and infrastructure.  
 Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2019 – 2020. 
 Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Regional development.  G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.6  
 
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 Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation  under 
which it is granted)  
Background : Program is mainly designed for support strategic industrial zones (for a strategic 
investor), next for projects of build up, regeneration properties for a business including 
infrastructure.  
Authority for the subsidy : Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Czech Republic.  
Legislation : Commission Regulation No. 1628/2006 on the application of Art. 87 and 88 of Treaty 
to national regional investment aid (OJ 2006 L 302/29).  
 Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax conce ssion, etc.)  
Grant, interest rates subsidies, reimbursable grant.  
 To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined)  
Organization complement of the state and their alliances, development companies.  
 Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per un it in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation . 
In 2019: CZK 111,169,000. 
In 2020: CZK 175,004,000. 
 Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time -limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
10.9.2007 - 31.12.2023 . 
 Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to  the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
includes statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s) . 
Not available.  
5  PROGRAM EPSILON  
 Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
The EPSILON programme for the support of applied research and experimental development.  
 Period covered by the notification. The pe riod to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2019 - 2020. G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.6  
 
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 Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Collaborati ve research and development.  
 Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
Background : The EPSILON programme is mainly focused on improving the standing of the Czech 
Republic, as well as European industry in a global context, through the support of applied research 
and experimental development, mainly through collaboration between enterprises and research 
organizations, whose results have a high potential for rapid application in new produ cts, production 
processes and services, particularly in the following priority areas:  
- Competitive knowledge -based economy ; 
- Sustainability of energy and material resources ; 
- Environment for quality of life . 
Authority for the subsidy : Technology Agency of the  Czech Republic.  
Legislation:  
- Commission Regulation (EU) No 651/2014 of 17 June 2014 declaring certain categories 
of aid compatible with the internal market in application of Articles 107 and 108 of the 
Treaty ; 
- Framework for state aid for research and deve lopment and innovation ; 
- Act No. 130/2002 Coll., on the support of research, experimental development and 
innovation from public funds and amending certain related laws, as amended . 
 Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
Grant . 
 To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined)  
The beneficiaries of the aid scheme are enterprises (legal or natura l entities that are economic active 
pursuant to Annex 1 of the Commission Regulation and that perform the project independently or in 
collaboration with other participants, and demonstrate the ability to co -finance the project from 
private resources) and r esearch organizations (legal entities that meet the definition of a research 
organization pursuant to the Article 2 (83) of the Commission Regulation) and that perform the 
project in collaboration with other participants, and demonstrate the ability to co -finance the project 
from private resources).  
 Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provi sion of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
In 2019: CZK 1 ,552,417,447 (grants) . 
In 2020: CZK 1 ,176,748,112 (grants) . 
 For the information cited in items  3 to 7 above, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each item, and may provide information on 
multiple items in one heading (e.g. provide information on items 3 and 4 under one heading). 
In this case, t he notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which heading.  
Not available.  G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.6  
 
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 Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time -limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
2015 – 2026. 
 Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
includes statisti cs of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s) . 
Not available.  
6  PROGRAM GAMA  
 Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
Programme of applied research, expe rimental development and innovation GAMA . 
 Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2019 – 2020. 
 Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Research and development.  
 Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
Background:  The programme aims to support th e verification of the results of research and 
development (hereinafter referred to as "R&D") in terms of their practical application and to prepare 
their subsequent commercial use. The main objective of the programme is to support and 
significantly streaml ine the transformation of R&D results achieved in research organizations and/or 
in collaboration between research organizations and enterprises into practical applications to enable 
their commercialization and support their implementation. The other object ive is to promote better 
cooperation between research organizations and enterprises by the way "learning -by-doing". The 
programme is divided into two sub -programmes with different methods of implementation and 
recipients.  
Authority for the subsidy:  Technol ogy Agency of the Czech Republic . 
Legislation:  
- Commission Regulation (EU) No 651/2014 of 17 June 2014 declaring certain categories 
of aid compatible with the internal market in application of Articles 107 and 108 of the 
Treaty ; 
- Framework for state aid for research and development and innovation ; 
- Act No. 130/2002 Coll., on the support of research, experimental development and 
innovation from public funds and amending certain related laws, as amended . 
 Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession , etc.)  
Grant . G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.6  
 
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 To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined)  
Sub-programme 1  is aimed at supporting verificatio n of the practical use of R&D results that were 
created in research organizations (mainly public) by "proof -of-concept" projects. These results 
should have high potential for application in new or improved products, manufacturing processes or 
services with  high added value and high probability of increasing the competitiveness. Sub -
programme 1 is also focused on systemic support of the ways of identification, implementation and 
further development of the commercialisation activities in the research organiza tions. Recipients can 
only be research organizations.  
Sub-programme 2  is aimed at supporting projects of applied research and experimental 
development of enterprises exploiting the research results from research organizations (that could 
be results from ba sic research as well as applied research). The support will be provided for projects 
involving the completion of functional prototypes, verification of their properties, verification of test 
series and evaluation of all technological, economic, social, hea lth and other impacts of new products 
or services. Primary recipients can only be enterprises. Research organizations may participate as 
other project participants.  
 Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual am ount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation . 
In 2019: CZK 109 ,957,214 (grants) . 
In 2020: none . 
 For the information cited in items 3 to 7 above, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each item, and may provide information on 
multiple it ems in one heading (e.g. provide information on items 3 and 4 under one heading). 
In this case, the notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which heading.  
Not available.  
 Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time -limits attached to i t, including date of 
inception/commencement  
2014 – 2019. 
 Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possibl e, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
includes statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s)  
Not available.  
7  PROGRAM GAMA 2  
 Title of the subsidy programme, if r elevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
Programme of applied research, experimental development and innovation GAMA 2 . G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.6  
 
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 Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently compl eted calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2019 - 2020. 
 Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Research and development.  
 Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
Background:  The GAMA 2 program is a continuation of the GAMA program. The programme aims 
to support the verification of the results of research and development (hereinafter referred to  as 
"R&D") in terms of their practical application and to prepare their subsequent commercial use. The 
main objective of the programme is to support and significantly streamline the transformation of 
R&D results achieved in research organizations and/or in  collaboration between research 
organizations and enterprises into practical applications to enable their commercialization and 
support their implementation. The other objective is to promote better cooperation between research 
organizations and enterprise s by the way "learning -by-doing". The programme is divided into two 
sub-programmes with different methods of implementation and recipients.  
Authority for the subsidy:  Technology Agency of the Czech Republic . 
Legislation:  
- Commission Regulation (EU) No 651/2 014 of 17 June 2014 declaring certain categories of 
aid compatible with the internal market in application of Articles 107 and 108 of the Treaty ; 
- Framework for state aid for research and development and innovation ; 
- Act No. 130/2002 Coll., on the support of  research, experimental development and 
innovation from public funds and amending certain related laws, as amended . 
 Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
Grant . 
 To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to expor ters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined)  
Sub-programme 1  is aimed at supporting verification of the practical use of R&D results that were 
created in research organizations (mai nly public) by "proof -of-concept" projects. These results 
should have high potential for application in new or improved products, manufacturing processes or 
services with high added value and high probability of increasing the competitiveness. Sub -
programm e 1 is also focused on systemic support of the ways of identification, implementation and 
further development of the commercialisation activities in the research organizations. Recipients can 
only be research organizations.  
Sub-programme 2  will be used for  synergies with the Horizon Europe programme. It means that 
the support will be provided, among other things, to projects that succeed in international 
evaluation, but due to lack of funding they were not supported under the instrument. These are, for 
exam ple, projects that have been positively evaluated and have received the seal of quality, the so -
called Seal of Excellence.  G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.6  
 
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 Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating , if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation . 
In 2019: none . 
In 2020: CZK 1 56,236,679 (grants) . 
 For the information cited in items 3 to 7 above, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each item, and may provide information on 
multiple items in one heading (e.g. provide informati on on items 3 and 4 under one heading). 
In this case, the notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which heading . 
Not available.  
 Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time -limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencemen t 
2020 – 2022. 
 Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
includes statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s) . 
Not available.  
8  SUPPORTED ENERGY SOURCES  
 Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant,  or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
This concerns operational support for supported energy sources (renewable energy sources, 
secondary energy sources, support for combined heat and power generation) that is currently in 
place under Act No. 165/2012 Coll. on supported energy sources and on amendments to certain 
acts, effective from 1 January 2013.  
This operating aid was assessed (in some cases still under review) by the European Commission for 
its compatibility with the EU internal market . The notification procedure has been closed in most 
cases. Further details are listed below:  
SA.35177 (2014/NN) of 11 June 2014 - Czech Republic - Promotion of electricity production from 
renewable energy sources (support for renewable energy sources comm issioned between 
1 January  2013 and 31 December 2015).  
SA.40171 (2015/NN) of 28 November 2016 - Czech Republic - Promotion of electricity production 
from renewable energy sources (support for renewable energy commissioned between 
1 January  2006 and 31 Dece mber 2012).  
SA.38701 (2014/NN) of 15 December 2017 - Czech Republic - Promotion of electricity production 
from CHP and heat from renewable sources of energy (support for generation of electricity in highly 
efficient plants for combined heat and power cogen eration commissioned between 1  January  2013 
and 31 December 2015).  
SA.43182 (2015/N) of 22 August 2016 - Czech Republic - Promotion of electricity production from 
small hydro power plants (support for small hydro power plants commissioned between 
1 January  2016 and 31 December 2020).  G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.6  
 
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 SA.43451 (2015/N) of 22 August 2016 - Czech Republic - Operating support for small scale biogas 
installations with capacity of up to 500 kW (support for sources commissioned between 
1 January  2016 and 31 December 2020).  
SA.45768 (2016/N) of 7 March 2017 - Czech Republic - Promotion of electricity from high -efficiency 
combined heat and power generation installations commissioned since 1 January 2016.  
SA.35179 (2015/NN) of 26 September 2019 - Czech Republic - Promotion of e lectricity from 
secondary energy sources.  
 Period covered by the notification . The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
SA.35177 (2014/NN) commissioned between 1 January 2013 and 31 December 2015.  
SA.40171 (2015/NN) commissioned between 1 January 2006 and 31 December 2012.  
SA.38701 (2014/NN) commissioned between 1 January 2013 and 31 December 2015.  
SA.43182 (20 15/N) commissioned between 1 January 2016 and 31 December 2020.  
SA.43451 (2015/N) commissioned between 1 January 2016 and 31 December 2020.  
SA.45768 (2016/N) commissioned between 1 January 2016 and 31 December 2020.  
SA.35179 (2015/NN) commissioned between 1 January 2013 and 31 December 2020.  
 Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy  
The aim of the measures is to support the supported sources (renewable energy sources, secondary 
energy sources, combined heat and power generation) that are currently in  place under 
Act No. 165/2012 Coll. on supported energy sources and on amendments to certain acts, effective 
from 1 January 2013.  
Pursuant to Section 1 (2) of this Act, the purpose of this Act is to protect the climate and the 
environment and to support th e use of renewable energy sources, secondary sources and highly 
efficient combined heat and power generation, to increase the share of renewable energy sources in 
the consumption of primary sources of energy in order to meet the defined objectives, to cont ribute 
to environment -friendly use of natural sources and to support sustainable development of the 
society, and to create conditions for meeting the obligatory target of renewable energy share in 
gross final consumption of energy in the Czech Republic, ta king into account the interest of 
customers in minimizing the impact of support on energy prices for customers in the Czech Republic.  
SA.35177 (2014/NN) Promotion of electricity production from renewable energy sources.  
SA.40171 (2015/NN) Promotion of electricity production from renewable energy sources.  
SA.38701 (2014/NN) Promotion of electricity production from CHP and heat from renewable sources 
of energy.  
SA.43182 (2015/N) Promotion of electricity production from small hydro power plant s. 
SA.43451 (2015/N) Operating support for small scale biogas installations with capacity of up to 
500 kW. 
SA.35179 (2015/NN) Promotion of electricity from secondary energy sources.  
SA.45768 (2016/N) Promotion of electricity from high -efficiency combined h eat and power 
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 Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
The subsidy is granted under Act No. 165/2012 Coll. on supported ener gy sources and on 
amendments to certain acts , which is currently being amended in the context of the implementation 
of new forms of support.  
Costs for the support of electricity and operational support for heat are covered through the market 
operator from financial resources that consist of:  
a) revenues from payments for the total price of electricity which includes two components: 
price for the distribution network services and price for the transmission network services;  
b) revenues from payments for failure to meet the minimum efficiency value related to the 
use of energy during the process of burning lignite, pursuant to Section 6 (5) of the Energy 
Management Act;  
c) subsidies from the state budget;  
d) revenues from the auctioning of allowances pursuant to  the Act on conditions for trading 
in emission allowances for greenhouse gas emissions  implemented through the 
Ministry's  Chapter.  
 Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
The support is provided as a non -refundable subsidy. The amount  provided is determined according 
to the amount of energy produced (electricity and heat) in the form of feed -in tariffs or green 
bonuses. Feed -in tariffs or green bonuses are set and published by the Energy Regulatory Office 
every year in its price decisi ons. 
 To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined)  
The Act defines two forms of operational support for generat ion of electricity from renewable sources 
of energy: feed -in tariffs and green bonuses. The two forms of support cannot be combined, the 
producer has to select one of them. The support in the form of feed -in tariff is available only to 
selected production plants to give priority to the support system in the form of green bonuses. Green 
bonuses are paid by the market operator (OTE) and the feed -in tariff is paid by the mandatory dealer 
appointed by the state. This support is then settled between the trader a nd OTE.  
Feed-in tariffs have been calculated with regard to the wording of Section 4 of Act No. 165/2012 
Coll. and are set so that for the lifetime of the given types of power plants the fifteen -year return 
on investment is guaranteed to producers. Feed -in tariffs are increased by 2% during the lifetime of 
the source with regard to the industrial producer price index.  
The Energy Regulatory Office determines the amount of green bonuses so that it reflects the market 
price of electricity for individual types of renewable energy sources. This system enables the 
producer to sell his produced electricity to any customer or electricity trader for a market price and 
receive a green bonus as well. The system of bonuses also allows for the self -consumption of the 
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 Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the pre vious 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation . 
Notification decision  Description of support  2019 CZK  2020 CZK  
SA 35 177  RES, 2013 - 2015 1,819,378,000 1,943,336,000 
SA 40 171  RES, 2006 - 2012 38,964,574,000 39,333,519,000 
SA 43 451  Heat BGS, 2016 -2020 8,226,000 10,349,000 
SA 43 182  SHP - SHP-R, 2016 -2020 85,881,000 169,273,000 
SA 45 768  CHP, 2016 -2020 276,091,000 345,714,000 
SA 38 701  CHP-power, 2013 - 2015, heat from RES  567,286,000 536,305,000 
 - thereof CHP 2013 -2015 349,341,000 300,608,000 
 - thereof heat from RES (including BGS)  217,945,000 235,697,000 
SA 35179  Sec. sources, 2013 -2020 20,870,000 11,566,000 
 Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time -limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
SA.35177 (2014/NN) of 11 June 2014 - Czech Republic - Promotion of electricity production from 
renewable energy sources (support for renewable ene rgy sources commissioned between 
1 January  2013 and 31 December 2015).  
SA.40171 (2015/NN) of 28 November 2016 - Czech Republic - Promotion of electricity production 
from renewable energy sources (support for renewable energy commissioned between 
1 January  2006 and 31  December  2012).  
SA.38701 (2014/NN) of 15 December 2017 - Czech Republic - Promotion of electricity production 
from CHP and heat from renewable sources of energy (support for generation of electricity in highly 
efficient plants for combined heat  and power cogeneration commissioned between 1  January  2013 
and 31 December 2015).  
SA.43182 (2015/N) of 22 August 2016 - Czech Republic - Promotion of electricity production from 
small hydro power plants (support for small hydro power plants commissioned b etween 
1 January  2016 and 31 December 2020).  
SA.43451 (2015/N) of 22 August 2016 - Czech Republic - Operating support for small scale biogas 
installations with capacity of up to 500 kW (support for sources commissioned between 
1 January  2016 and 31 Decembe r 2020).  
SA.35179 (2015/NN) Promotion of electricity from secondary energy sources commissioned between 
1 January 2013 and 31 December 2020.  
SA.45768 (2016/N) of 7 March 2017 - Czech Republic - Promotion of electricity from high -efficiency 
combined heat an d power generation installations commissioned since 1 January 2016.  
9  TRIO  
 Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
"TRIO", program to support research and development projects  G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.6  
 
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 Period covered by the n otification . The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2019 – 2020. 
 Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The program focuses on the development of the Czech Republic`s potential in the field of key 
enabling technologies (KETs) such as photonics, micro - and nano -electronics, nanotechnology, 
industrial biotechnology, advanced materials and advanced manufacturing technologies.  
KETs are knowledge and qualified labour demanding technologies that require a crucial share of 
research activities and have fast innovation cycles. These technologies can be applied in new 
products and services with high value a dded and they will enforce the economic growth and increase 
the competitiveness of the Czech Republic and the European Union.  
The program aims as well at encouraging effective collaboration in research and development 
between enterprises and research organ isations whose low intensity belongs to main weaknesses of 
the national research system.  
 Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
Background:  Program is designed for support of activit ies in the field of industrial research and 
experimental development. The purpose of the subsidy – see point 3.  
Authority for the subsidy:  Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Czech Republic.  
Legislation:  Community Framework for State Aid for Research and  Development and Innovation, 
Commission Regulation (EU) No 651/2014.  
 Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
Grant.  
 To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined)  
The beneficiaries of the aid scheme are all kind of companies from the industrial production sector, 
including research organisations.  
 Subsidy per unit, or in cases w here this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notificati on, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation . 
The amount of the subsidy paid:  
In 2019: CZK 1 ,110,845,005. 
In 2020: CZK 1 ,221,183,549. 
 Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time -limits attached to it, including date of 
inceptio n/commencement  
1.1.2016 – 31.12.2022 . G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.6  
 
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 Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
includes statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s):  
(a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
(b) for a pr evious representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be  the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major  change 
in the subsidy.  
Not available.  
10  TECHNOLOGY, CALL: SA.56961: TECHNOLOGY COVID -19 
 Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
Technologie, call: SA.56961: Technologie COVID -19. 
 Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently complet ed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2019 – 2020. 
 Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Policy objective are SM Es. 
The main objective of the COVID -19 call of the Technology program is to support the growth and 
strengthening of the competitiveness of small and medium -sized enterprises in the production of 
medical devices and personal protective equipment or disposal of infectious waste to directly fight 
coronavirus infection.  
 Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
Background:  support of competitiveness of SMEs particularly by purchasing new technologies for 
production of materials, technologies  and products in the field of medical devices and personal 
protective equipment or disposal of infectious waste to directly combat the further spread of 
coronavirus infection.  
Authority:  Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Czech Republic.  
Legislation: Temporary Framework for State aid measures to support the economy in the current 
COVID -19 outbreak (2020/C 91 I/01) . 
Commission Regulation (EU) No 651/2014 declaring certain categories of aid compatible with the 
internal market in application of Articles 107  and 108 of the Treaty.  
Commission Regulation (EU) No 651/2014 of 17 June 2014 declaring certain categories of aid 
compatible with the internal market in application of Articles 107 and 108 of the Treaty.  
 Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concess ion, etc.)  
Grant. G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.6  
 
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 To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined)  
SMEs . 
 Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for th e previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
In 2019 CZK 0 (no National Co -financing).  
In 2020 CZK 0 (no National Co -financing).  
The support was provided from the ERDF of total amount CZK 445,382,694. 
 Duration of the subsidy and/or any oth er time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement.  
27.4.2020  - 31.12.2020 . 
 Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable  that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s):  
(a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
(b) for a previous representative year, which, where possi ble and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy.  
Not available . 
11  OPERATIONAL PROGRAMME FISHERIES 2014 – 2020: COMMON FISHERY POLICY, 
SUPPORT FOR NON-PRODUCTIVE FUNCTIONS OF LAKES, CONSTRUCTION AND 
RENOVATION OF POUND AND WATER RESERVOIRS  
Support of sustainable and competitive aquaculture building on innovations, competitiveness, 
knowledge and better resource efficiency. This objective involves the development of sustainable 
fish breeding in the Czech Republic and ensuring balanced freshwater fish supplies to the domestic 
market providing the range desired and throughout the course of the year, including the 
development of non -production pond functio ns (landscape management, water retention, fishing 
tourism, etc.).  
11.1  COMMON FISHERY POLICY  
 Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
Common fishery policy . 
 Period covered by the notification. The perio d to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2014 – 2020. G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.6  
 
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 Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsid y 
Policy objecti ve are SMEs . 
 Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Background:  subsidy is provided mainly to aquaculture producers and fish processors. Secondly is 
provided to state sector in the measures of common interest (data collection, traceability of fish 
products etc.). Support is based on real costs and varies between 50 to 100%.  
Authority:  Ministry of agriculture of the Czech Republic . 
Legislation:  Regulation (EU) No 508/2014 of the E uropean parliament and of the Council of 
15 May 2014 on the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund and repealing Council Regulations 
(EC) No 2328/2003, (EC) No 861/2006, (EC) No 1198/2006 and (EC)  No 791/2007 and Regulation 
(EU) No 1255/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council  
 Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
Grants. 
 To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per un it; if the latter, how 
determined)  
SMEs. 
 Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision  of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation.  
In OP Fisheries 2014 - 2020 are not used unit costs. The grants are based on real costs. Allocation 
is divided to calls for applicants, calls are launched twice a year. There is no allocation set for year, 
but for call. Total allocation for programming period is about EUR 30 ,000 (EU contribution) and 
EUR 10,000 (national contribution).  
 Duration of the subsidy and/o r any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
1.1.2014 - 31.12.2020 . 
 Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement  of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s)  
Fisheries 2014  - 2020 has wide set of indicators (result and output). These indicators are used to 
monitor and manage the support from OP. Indicators and performance of OP are evaluated in Annual 
reports.  
11.2  SUPPORT FOR NON -PRODUCTIVE FUNCTIONS OF LAKES  
 Title of the subsidy p rogramme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
Support for non -productive functions of lakes . G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.6  
 
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 Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or f iscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
1.1.2014 – 31.12.2020 . 
 Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Partial compensation to fishing entities for damages caused by the provision of water manag ement 
and social functions of ponds. State aid (case number SA.37112) – Freshwater aquaculture.  
 Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
Background:  Subsidy is provided to agriculture entrepreneur (natural or legal persons) who 
conducts in agricultural production as defined in Act No. 252/1997 Coll, On Agriculture, as amended 
(CZ national law). Subsidy is provided to compensate non -production function of ponds in recent 
year. 
Authority:  Ministry of agriculture of the Czech Republic . 
Legislation:  Treaty of the functioning of the European Union (mainly art. 107 – 109). 
Guidelines for the examination of State aid to the fishery and aquaculture sector (2008/C 84/06; 
2015/C 217/01) . 
 Form of t he subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
Grants . 
 To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined)  
SMEs . 
 Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for t he year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation.  
Subsidy is provided on basis of fixed amount per hectare on each non -production function of pond.  
Provided amounts:  
In 2019: CZK 84 ,000,000. 
In 2020: CZK 72 ,000,000. 
 Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement.  
1.1.2014 - 31.12.2020 . G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.6  
 
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 Statistical  data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s) . 
Fisheries 2014  - 2020 has wide set of indicators (result and output). These indicators are used to 
monitor and manage the support from  OP. Indicators and performance of OP are evaluated in Annual 
reports.  
11.3  CONSTRUCTION + RENOVATION OF PONDS AND WATER RESERVOIRS  
 Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy.  
Construction + renovation of ponds and water reservoirs . 
 Period covered by the notification . The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
1.1.2016 – 31.12.2021 . 
 Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Construction of new, restoration of extinct or reconstruction of existing ponds larger than 2 hectares, 
as well as mud removal of considerably clogged ponds with an area of 2 -30 ha. Funds  are also used 
for the elimination of emergency situations on ponds and flood damages.  
 Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
Background:  State aid (case number SA.43448) – Freshwate r aquaculture . 
Authority:  Ministry of agriculture of the Czech Republic . 
Legislation:  Treaty of the functioning of the European Union (mainly art. 107 – 109). 
Guidelines for the examination of State aid to the fishery and aquaculture sector (2015/C 217/01) . 
 Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
Grants . 
 To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, ho w 
determined) . 
SMEs - The support is provided for investment and non -investment expenditure. Aid intensity varies 
between 80 – 100% depending on purpose of support.  
 Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual am ount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation.  
Subsidy is provided to natural and legal persons as defined in §13, paragraph 3, letter d) of 
Act No. 218/2000 Coll., on budgetary rules (CZ national law).  G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.6  
 
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 Provided amounts:  
In 2019: CZK 158 ,000,000. 
In 2020: CZK 36 ,800,000. 
 Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
1.1.2016 - 31.12.2021 - Durability of subsidy is defined in Rules for applicants and varies depending 
on type of eligible expenditure.  
 Statistical  data permitting  an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s) . 
Fisheries 2014  - 2020 has wide set of indicators (result and output). These indicators are used to 
monitor and manage the support from OP. Indicators and performance of OP are evaluated in Annual 
reports.  
 
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