WORLD TRADE
ORGANIZATIONG/SCM/N/71/EEC/Add.1
18 December 2001
(01-6182)
Committee on Subsidies
and Countervailing MeasuresOriginal:  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 COMMUNITIES
Addendum
The following addendum to the notification of  the European Community relates to subsidy
programmes of Austria.G/SCM/N/71/EEC/Add.1
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AUSTRIA
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1. Regional Innovation Premium ................................................................................................4
2. ERP-Regional Programme......................................................................................................5
3. ERP-SME-Technology Programme........................................................................................7
4. ERP-Technology Programme .................................................................................................8
5. Special ERP-Programme for a Technology a nd Growth Initiative; Part "R&D-Growth
Programme, R&D Cooperation Projects...............................................................................10
6. Special ERP-Programme for a Technolo gy and Growth Initiative; Part "SME-
Technology Growth Programme" .........................................................................................11
7. Guidelines on the Granting of Aid to the National Industries for Environmental
Protection Measures............................................................................................................ ..13
8. Guidelines on the Granting of Aid to the Waste Water Management in Industrial
Enterprises.................................................................................................................... .........14
9. Guidelines on the Granting of Aid to the Management of Abandoned Polluted Sites .........15
10. "K-Plus" Competence Ce ntres' Programme..........................................................................16
11. Guarantees by the Financing and Guarante eing Company, Ltd. Pursuant to Chapter 1
of the Guarantee Act of 1977................................................................................................18
12. Grants by the Financing and Guaranteeing Company, Ltd. Pursuant to Chapter 1b
Section 1 of the Guar antee Act of 1977................................................................................19
13. Financial Assistance by the Financing and Guaranteeing Company, Ltd., to the
Rescue of Enterprises pursuant to Chapter 1b Section 2 of the Guarantee Act of 1977.......20
14. Guarantees by the "East-West-Fund" pursuant to Chapter 11 of the Guarantee
Act of 1977 .................................................................................................................... .......22
15. Guarantees by the "East-West-Fund" pursuant to Chapter 11 of the Guarantee Act
of 1977 within the framework of  Cofinancing Agreements .................................................23
16. Guarantees by the Financing and Guaranteeing Company, Ltd., within the framework
of the "Technology Fina ncing Programme" .........................................................................24
17. Assistance by means of the "Study-Fund" pursuant to Chapter 1b Section 1 and
Chapter 12 of the Guar antee Act of 1977 .............................................................................25
18. Assistance to Research, Development, Innovation and Flexible Automation ......................26
19. Special Programme for the National Pa rk Region "Hohe Tauern" in Tirol..........................28
20. Guarantees by the Tyrolean Credit Guaranteeing Company ................................................29
21. Special Programme for the Strengthening of the Tyrolean Economy ("Impact Package
Tyrol")........................................................................................................................ ...........30
22. Regional Planning Assistance Focal Point Programme (RPAFPP) 1996-2000 - Focal
point : "Regional Planning  Relocation Programme".............................................................31
23. Regional Planning Assistance Focal Point Programme (RPAFPP) 1996-2000 - Focal
point : "Assistance to Initiatives in th e Field of Agricult ural Marketing" ............................32
24. Austrian Industrial Research Promotion Fund (AIRPF).......................................................3425. Assistance Measures by the Lower Austrian Border Region Promotion Company, Ltd......35
26. Job Premium in Assisted Areas No. 1 of Lower Austria ......................................................36
27. Programme to Promote the Esta blishment of En terprises.....................................................37
28. Regional Investment Promotion Programme........................................................................38
29. Lower Austrian Innovation, Technology, Research and Development Promotion
Programme...................................................................................................................... ......40
30. Lower Austrian Par ticipation Model.....................................................................................41G/SCM/N/71/EEC/Add.1
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31. Assistance pursuant to Chapter 27A of  the Labour Market Promotion Act (LMPA)
1969 as amended in 1994......................................................................................................42
32. Assistance pursuant to Chapter 35A of  the Labour Market Promotion Act (LMPA)
1969 as amended in 1994......................................................................................................43
33. Assistance pursuant to Chapter 51A Sections 3 to 5 of the Labour Market Promotion
Act (LMPA) 1969 as amended in 1994 ................................................................................44
34. Assistance to the Industrial Waste Water Management by means of the Region of
Styria......................................................................................................................... ............45
35. Assistance by Non-repa yable Cash Grants ...........................................................................47
36. Assistance by Guarantees for Credits a nd Loans..................................................................48
37. Patent Application As sistance Prog ramme ...........................................................................49
38. ITF-Seed Financing Programme...........................................................................................5039. Business Structure Improv ement Programme 1997-1999 ....................................................52
40. Business Structure Improvement Prog ramme 1997-1999, Regional Aid Component .........53
41. Assistance to the Internationalization of  Small and Medium-sized Enterprises...................54
42. Guideline on the Styria n Economic Assistance ....................................................................56
43. Technology-Impact-P rogramme (TIP)..................................................................................57
44. Process-Innovation- Programme (PIP) ..................................................................................58
45. Assistance to the Structural Renewal of the Styrian Basic and Finished Products
Industries..................................................................................................................... ..........59
46. Tyrolean Pub Promotion Programme....................................................................................60
47. Assistance to Industrial Resear ch and Development Projects ..............................................62
48. Assistance within the framework of the Innovation and Technology Fund (ITF)................63
49. Assistance to Industrial Competence Centers and Competence Networks...........................64
50. Assistance by ECO Plus Lower Austri an Regional Development Agency, Ltd. to
Regional Investment Projec ts in Lower Austria ...................................................................65G/SCM/N/71/EEC/Add.1
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1. Regional Innovation Premium
1. Title of the subsidy
Regional Innovation Premium
2. Period covered by the notification
2000
3. Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy
Main objective of this aid scheme is to provide economic assistance to investment projects
carried out in specific “National Regionally Assisted Areas“ pursuant to Article 87 Chapter 3 lit. a)
and lit. c) of the EC-Treaty
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including the identification of the legislation under
which it is granted)
Legal basis for the granting of the subsidies under this aid scheme:  “General Guidelines on
the Granting of State Aid by Means of the Federal Government“ of 7 June 1977, and “Special
Guidelines on the Granting of Aid under the Regional Innovation Programme“ covering the periodbetween 2000 and 2006.
Authorities and state aid agency in charge of granting the subsidies:  Federal Ministry for
Transport, Innovation and Technology, General Directorate V - Economy and Technology,
Department 2, as of April 2001 Federal Ministry  of Economy and Labour, De partment VI/C/11 and
the ERP-Fund in cooperation together with the Regional Governments of Burgenland, Carinthia,
Lower Austria, Upper Austria, Salzburg, Styria and Tyrol
5. Form of the subsidy
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided as non-repayable cash grants.  Depending on the
total amount of the eligible investment costs of a project, the maximum grant could total S 10 million.
The maximum aid given for the creation of new jo bs amounted to S 5 million, with S 50,000 being
the maximum aid for each new job created. In addition, most of the projects subsidized under this
programme are cofinanced by means of the European Structure Fund for Regional Development.
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Subsidies under this aid scheme were provided to both manufacturers and industrial
enterprises as well as enterprises in the production-related service industries.
Mechanism of granting the subsidies:- application via an intermediary bank
- decision by an independent commission on the commitment of the aid requested or the
rejection of the aid request
- payment, generally effectuated in two parts, after the cost-approvalG/SCM/N/71/EEC/Add.1
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7. Total amount of subsidy, annual amount budgeted for the subsidy, total amount of subsidy
commitments and total amount of subsidy payments
In 2000, the year to be reported on, there were no new subsidy commitments made.
Therefore a figure on the gross cash grant equivalent cannot be indicated. The total amount of actual
payments on subsidies was S 241,356,960.-. Due to administrative changes, there is no expenditureforecast on subsidies for the current year.
8. Duration of the subsidy and / or any other time limits attached to it
This “EC-approved“ aid scheme has been applicable since 5 June 2000 and will expire on
31 December 2006.
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy
Detailed statistics on the impacts on the international trade by applying this aid scheme are
not available, however, it can be assumed that the application of the latter has only minimal effects on
the international trade.
2. ERP-Regional Programme
1. Title of the subsidy
ERP-Regional Programme
2. Period covered by the notification
2000
3. Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy
Main objective of this aid scheme is to provide economic assistance to investment projects
carried out in specific “National Regionally Assisted Areas“ pursuant to Article 87 Chapter 3 lit. a)and lit. c) of the EC-Treaty
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including the identification of the legislation under
which it is granted)
Legal basis for the granting of the subsidies under this aid scheme:
“ERP-Fund Act“ of 1962 and “Guidelines on the Granting of Aid under the ERP-Regional
Programme“, as amended.
Authority in charge of supervising the application of this aid scheme:  Federal Ministry of
Transport, Innovation and Technology, General Directorate V - Economy and Technology,
Department 2, as of April 2000 Federal Minist ry of Economy and Labour , Department VI/C/11.
Authority in charge of administrating the scheme and granting the subsidies: ERP-Fund.
5. Form of the subsidy
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided as low-interest loans (“soft loans“)G/SCM/N/71/EEC/Add.1
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6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided to both manufacturers and industrial enterprises
as well as enterprises in the production-related service industries.
Mechanism of granting the subsidies:- application via an intermediary bank- decision by an independent commission on the commitment of the aid requested or the
rejection of the aid request
- payment, generally effectuated in two parts, after the cost-approval
7. Total amount of subsidy, annual amount budgeted for the subsidy, total amount of subsidy
commitments and total amount of subsidy payments
Total expenditure forecast for the subsidies in 2001/2002: S 4,500,000,000 (Note: An
ordinary “business year“ of the ERP-Fund lasts from 1 July of one year to 30 June of the next year)
Regarding the term 2000/2001, the volume of soft loans committed was S 2,886,455,131.-.The total gross cash grant equivalent reached S 680,000,000.-.
Actual payments on subsidies amounted to S 2,819,520,370.-.
The amount of aid committed per project usually ranges from S 2 million to S 200 million,
with no limitations in favour of projects carried out in “National Regionally Assisted Areas“ pursuant
to Article 87 Chapter 3 lit. a) of the EC-Treaty.
Distinction regarding the value of the subsidy commitments:
Number of the projects where the pertinent subsidy was S 10 million or below:  58
" S 20 million or below:   29
" S 40 million or below:   26
" S 60 million or below:     7
" S 100 million or below:   7" over S 100 million:    3
8. Duration of the subsidy and / or any other time limits attached to it
This “EC-approved“ aid scheme has been applicable since 30 July 1997 and has got an
unlimited duration of validity.
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy
Detailed statistics on the impacts on the international trade by applying this aid scheme are
not available, however, it can be assumed that the application of the latter has only minimal effects on
the international trade.G/SCM/N/71/EEC/Add.1
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3. ERP-SME-Technology Programme
1. Title of the subsidy
ERP-SME-Technology Programme
2. Period covered by the notification
2000
3. Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy
Main objective of this aid scheme is to provide economic assistance to innovative investment
projects carried out by small and medium-sized enterprises.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including the identification of the legislation under
which it is granted)    
Legal basis for the granting of the subsidies under this aid scheme:
“ERP-Fund Act“ of 1962 and “Guidelines on the Granting of Aid under the ERP-SME-
Technology Programme“, as amended.
Authority supervising the granting of aid under this aid scheme:  Federal Ministry of
Transport, Innovation and Technology, General Directorate V - Economy and Technology,
Department 2; as of April 2000 Federal Minist ry of Economy and Labour, Department VI/C/11.
Aid giving institution in charge of administrating the scheme and granting the subsidies: ERP-
Fund.
5. Form of the subsidy
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided as low-interest loans (“soft loans“)
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided to both manufacturers and industrial enterprises
as well as enterprises in the production-related service industries.
Mechanism of granting the subsidies:
- application via an intermediary bank
- decision by an independent commission on the commitment of the aid requested or the
rejection of the aid request
- payment, generally effectuated in two parts, after the cost-approval
7. Total amount of subsidy, annual amount budgeted for the subsidy, total amount of subsidy
commitments and total amount of subsidy payments
Total expenditure forecast for the subsidies in 2001/2002: S 800,000,000 (Note: An ordinary
“business year“ of the ERP-Fund lasts from 1 July of one year to 30 June of the next year).   The
amount of aid committed per project usually ranges from S 1 million to S 100 million.G/SCM/N/71/EEC/Add.1
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In the business year 2000/2001, the year to be reported on, the volume of soft loans
committed was S 1,242,813,328.-, with the total gross cash grant equivalent having amounted to
S 197,228,854.-. The total amount of actual payments on subsidies was S 617,183,831.-.
Distinction regarding the gross value of the subsidy commitments:Number of the projects where the pertinent subsidy was S 10 million or below:  36
" S 20 million or below:  25
" S 40 million or below:  14
" over S 40 million:  5
8. Duration of the subsidy and / or any other time limits attached to it
This “EC-approved“ aid scheme has been applicable since 20 August 1997 and has got an
unlimited duration of validity.
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy
Detailed statistics on the impacts on the international trade by applying this aid scheme are
not available, however, it can be assumed that the application of the latter has only minimal effects on
the international trade.
4. ERP-Technology Programme
1. Title of the subsidy
ERP-Technology Programme
2. Period covered by the notification
2000
3. Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy
Main objective of this aid scheme is to provide economic assistance to investment projects
carried out in the field of research and development.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including the identification of the legislation under
which it is granted)    
Legal basis for the granting of the subsidies under this aid scheme:  “ERP-Fund Act“ of 1962
and “Guidelines on the Granting of Aid under the ERP--Technology Programme“, as amended.
Authority in charge of supervising the application of this aid scheme:  Federal Ministry of
Transport, Innovation and Technology, General Directorate V - Economy and Technology,Department V/2, as of April 2000 Federal Minist ry of Economy and Labour , Department VI/C/11.
Aid giving institution in charge of administrating the scheme and granting the subsidies: ERP-
Fund.
5. Form of the subsidy
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided as low-interest loans (“soft loans“)G/SCM/N/71/EEC/Add.1
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6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided to both manufacturers and industrial enterprises
as well as enterprises in the production-related service industries. The amounts of the low-interest
loans committed depend on the total research and deve lopment expenditures realised in the pertinent
projects.
Mechanism of granting the subsidies:- application via an intermediary bank- decision by an independent commission on the commitment of the aid requested or the
rejection of the aid request
- payment, generally effectuated in two parts, after the cost-approval
7. Total amount of subsidy, annual amount budgeted for the subsidy, total amount of subsidy
commitments and total amount of subsidy payments
Total expenditure forecast on the subsidies in 2001/2002: S 800,000,000.- (Note: An ordinary
“business year“ of the ERP-Fund lasts from 1 July of one year to 30 June of the next year).
The amount of aid committed per project usually ranges from S 1 million to S 100 million,
with no subsidy limits for projects carried out  in the “National Regionally Assisted Areas“.
Regarding the business year 2000/2001, the year to be reported on, the total amount of low-
interest loans committed was S 617,848,256.-. The overall gross cash grant equivalent amounted to
S 104,265,368.-. The total volume of the actual payments on subsidies reached S 469,506,387.-.
Distinction regarding the gross value of the subsidy commitments:Number of the projects where the pertinent subsidy wa s           S 10 million or below:    9
"          S 20 million or below:  10
"          S 50 million or below:    6
"          S 70 million or below:    0"          over S 70 million:           1
8. Duration of the subsidy and / or any other time limits attached to it
This “EC-approved“ aid scheme has been applicable since 19 September 1997 and has got an
unlimited duration of validity.
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy
Detailed statistics on the impacts on the international trade by applying this aid scheme are
not available, however, it can be assumed that the application of the latter has only minimal effects on
the international trade.G/SCM/N/71/EEC/Add.1
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5. Special ERP-Programme for a Technology a nd Growth Initiative; Part "R&D-Growth
Programme, R&D Cooperation Projects
1. Title of the subsidy
Special ERP-Programme for a Technology and Growth Initiative; Part R. & D.-Growth
Programme, R. & D.-Cooperation Projects
2. Period covered by the notification
2000
3. Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy
Main objective of this aid scheme is to provide economic assistance to investment projects
carried out by rapidly growing enterprises or by enterprises which enter into cooperation with otherfirms, with research centers or with universities.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including the identification of the legislation under
which it is granted)    
Legal basis for the granting of the subsidies under this aid scheme:  “ERP-Fund Act“ of 1962
and “Guidelines on the Granting of Aid under the Special ERP- Programme for a Technology and
Growth Initiative; Part ‘R. & D.-Growth Progra mme, R. & D.-Cooperation Projects’“, as amended
Authority in charge of supervising the application of this aid scheme:  Federal Ministry of
Transport, Innovation and Technology, Department V/2, as of April 2000 Federal Ministry ofEconomy and Labour, Department VI/C/11.
Aid giving institution in charge of administrating the scheme and granting the subsidies: ERP-
Fund.
5. Form of the subsidy
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided as low-interest loans (“soft loans“)
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided to both manufacturers and industrial enterprises
as well as enterprises in the production-related service industries.
Mechanism of granting the subsidies:
- application via an intermediary bank- decision by an independent commission on the commitment of the aid requested or the
rejection of the aid request
- payment, generally effectuated in two parts, after the cost-approvalG/SCM/N/71/EEC/Add.1
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7. Total amount of subsidy, annual amount budgeted for the subsidy, total amount of subsidy
commitments and total amount of subsidy payments
Total expenditure forecast on the subsidies in 2001/2002: S 300,000,000 (Note: An ordinary
“business year“ of the ERP-Fund lasts from July 1 of one year to June 30 of the next year)
The amount of soft loan committed per single project my vary between S 5 million and
S 200 million.
In the business year 2000/2001, the year to be reported on, the total amount of subsidy
commitments was S 270,672,739.-. The total gross cash grant equivalent amounted to S 63,170,382.
The volume of actual subsidy payments was S 95,290,487.-.
In the previous business year, sixteen new projects were assisted under this aid scheme.
Fourteen projects were subsidized by loans of S 20 million or below each. Two projects were
subsidized by loans of more than S 20 million each.
8. Duration of the subsidy and / or any other time limits attached to it
This “EC-approved“ aid scheme has been applicable since 10 November 1997 and has got an
unlimited duration of validity.
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy
Detailed statistics on the impacts on the international trade by applying this aid scheme are
not available, however, it can be assumed that the application of the latter has only minimal effects on
the international trade.
6. Special ERP-Programme for a Technology and Growth Initiative; Part "SME-
Technology Growth Programme"
1. Title of the subsidy
Special ERP-Programme for a Technology and Growth Initiative; Part SME- Technology-
Growth-Programme
2. Period covered by the notification
2000
3. Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy
Main objective of this aid scheme is to provide economic assistance to innovative investment
projects carried out by rapidly growing small and medium-sized enterprises.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including the identification of the legislation under
which it is granted)    
Legal basis for the granting of the subsidies under this aid scheme:  “ERP-Fund Act“ of 1962
and “Guidelines on the Granting of Aid under the Special ERP-Programme for a Technology and
Growth Initiative; Part ‘SME-Technology-Growth-Programme’“, as amendedG/SCM/N/71/EEC/Add.1
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Authorities in charge of supervising the application of this aid scheme:  Federal Ministry of
Transport, Innovation and Economy, General Dire ctorate V – Economy and Technology, Department
2, as of April 2000 Federal Ministry of Economy and Labour, Department VI/C/11
Aid giving institution in charge of administrating the scheme and granting the subsidies:
ERP-Fund
5. Form of the subsidy
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided as low-interest loans (“soft loans“)
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided to both manufacturers and industrial enterprises
as well as enterprises in the production-related service industries.
Mechanism of granting the subsidies:- application via an intermediary bank- decision by an independent commission on the commitment of the aid requested or the
rejection of the aid request
- payment, generally effectuated in two parts, after the cost-approval
7. Total amount of subsidy, annual amount budgeted for the subsidy, total amount of subsidy
commitments and total amount of subsidy payments
Total expenditure forecast for the subsidies in 2001/2002: S 200,000,000 (Note: An ordinary
“business year“ of the ERP-Fund lasts from 1 July  of one year to 30 June of the next year)
The amount of aid committed per project may range from S 5 million to S 200 million.
In the business year 2000/2001, the year to be reported on, the total amount of subsidy
commitments was S 94,178,803.-. The gross cash grant equivalent amounted to S 21,966,332.-. The
total amount of actual payments on subsidies reached S 39,000,000.-.
In the previous business year, eight new projects were assisted. Five of them were subsidized
by low-interest loans below S 15 million each. Three of  them were subsidized by low-interest loans of
more than S 15 million each.
8. Duration of the subsidy and / or any other time limits attached to it
This “EC-approved“ aid scheme has been applicable since 15 October 1997 and has got an
unlimited duration of validity.
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy
Detailed statistics on the impacts on the international trade by applying this aid scheme are
not available, however, it can be assumed that the application of the latter has only minimal effects on
the international trade.G/SCM/N/71/EEC/Add.1
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7. Guidelines on the Granting of Aid to the National Industries for Environmental
Protection Measures
1. Title of the subsidy
Guidelines on the Granting of Aid to the National Industries for Environmental Protection
Measures
2. Period covered by the notification
2000
3. Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy
Main objective of this aid scheme is to provide economic assistance to environmental
protection measures carried out by enterprises, no matter what the type of industry is, which thepertinent recipient belongs to.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including the identification of the legislation under
which it is granted)
Legal basis for the granting of the subsidies under this aid scheme: “Law on Federal Aid to
Environmental Protection“ of 1993, as amended by the Federal Law Sheet Edition No. 185/93, and
the “Guidelines on the Granting of Aid to the national Industries for environmental Protection
Measures“, as amended, based thereon.
Authority in charge of granting the subsidies: Federal Ministry for Agriculture, Forestry,
Environment and Water Management, Division II, Department 4U - Environmental Policy
Planning and Environmental Research, in cooperation with the Austrian Communities’ Credit
Public Limited Company.
5. Form of the subsidy
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided as non-repayable cash grants.
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Recipients of the subsidies granted under this aid scheme may be enterprises in all kinds of
industries, both manufacturing industries and service-related industries. In a specific case, the amount
of aid committed depends on the quality and the value of benefit, which the pertinent investment
project subsidized contributes to the environment and its protection. Generally spoken, one can saythat the total subsidy amount, expressed in terms of an aid intensity, usually ranges from ten per cent
to thirty-five per cent of the volume of th e environmentally eligible investment costs.
7. Total amount of subsidy, annual amount budget ed for the subsidy and total amount of subsidy
commitments
For 2001, the total expenditure forecast on subsidies is S 550,000,000.-. In 2000, the year to
be reported on, the total amount of new subsidy commitments was S 406,136,453.-. Actual subsidy
payments amounted to a total of S 211,548,739.- in the previous year.G/SCM/N/71/EEC/Add.1
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8. Duration of the subsidy and / or any other time limits attached to it
This “EC-approved“ aid scheme has been applicable since 12 November 1996 and has got an
unlimited duration of validity.
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy
Detailed statistics on the impacts on the international trade by applying this aid scheme are
not available, however, it can be assumed that the application of the latter has only minimal effects on
the international trade.
8. Guidelines on the Granting of Aid to the Waste Water Management in Industrial
Enterprises
1. Title of the subsidy
Guidelines on the Granting of Aid to the Waste Water Management in industrial Enterprises
2. Period covered by the notification
2000
3. Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy
Main objective of this aid scheme is to provide economic assistance to waste water
management projects carried out by enterprises, no matter what the type of industry is, which the
pertinent recipient belongs to.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including the identification of the legislation under
which it is granted)
Legal basis for the granting of the subsidies under this aid scheme: “Law on Federal Aid to
Environmental Protection“ of 1993, as amended by the Federal Law Sheet Editions No. 185/93 and
No. 79/1998, and the “Guidelines on the Granting of Aid to the Waste Water Management inindustrial Enterprises“, as amended, based thereon.
Authority in charge of granting the subsidies: Federal Ministry for Agriculture, Forestry,
Environment and Water Management, Division II, De partment 4U - Environmental Policy Planning
and Environmental Research, in cooperation with the Waste Water Management Department of theAustrian Communities’ Credit Public Limited Company.
5. Form of the subsidy
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided as non-repayable cash grants.
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Recipients of the subsidies granted under this aid scheme may be enterprises in all kinds of
industries, both manufacturing industries and service-related industries. In a specific case, the amount
of aid committed depends on the quality and the value of benefit, which the pertinent investment
project subsidized contributes to the environment and its protection. Generally spoken, one can sayG/SCM/N/71/EEC/Add.1
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that the total subsidy, expressed in terms of an aid intensity, usually amounts to a maximum of thirty-
five per cent of the volume of the environmentally eligible investment costs.
7. Total amount of subsidy, annual amount budget ed for the subsidy and total amount of subsidy
commitments
In 2000, the year to be reported on, the total amount of new subsidies committed was
S 124,144,740.-. Actual subsidy payments amounted to S 96,511,600.- in the previous year. The total
expenditure forecast for the expected subsidies in the current year amounts to S 100 million.
8. Duration of the subsidy and / or any other time limits attached to it
This “EC-approved“ aid scheme has been applicable since 12 November 1996 and has got an
unlimited duration of validity.
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy
Detailed statistics on the impacts on the international trade by applying this aid scheme are
not available, however, it can be assumed that the application of the latter has only minimal effects on
the international trade.
9. Guidelines on the Granting of Aid to the Management of Abandoned Polluted Sites
1. Title of the subsidy
Guidelines on the Granting of Aid to the Management of abandoned polluted Sites
2. Period covered by the notification
2000
3. Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy
Main objective of this aid scheme is to provide economic assistance to measures aiming at the
rehabilitation of contaminated sites. Priority is given to those contaminated sites which are registered
in the national register of contaminated sites.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including the identification of the legislation under
which it is granted)
Legal basis for the granting of the subsidies under this aid scheme: “Law on Federal Aid to
Environmental Protection“ of 1993, as amended by the Federal Law Sheet Editions No. 185/93 and
No. 79/1998, and the “Guidelines on the Granting of Aid to the Management of abandoned polluted
Sites“, as amended, based thereon.
Authority in charge of granting the subsidies: Federal Ministry for Agriculture, Forestry,
Environment and Water Management, Division II, De partment 4U - Environmental Policy Planning
and Environmental Research, and Division III, Depa rtment 2U - Law on the Waste Management and
on the Management of polluted Sites, in cooperation with the Site Pollution Management Department
of the Austrian Communities’ Credit Public Limited Company.G/SCM/N/71/EEC/Add.1
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5. Form of the subsidy
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided as non-repayable cash grants
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided both to enterprises and to local authorities in
favour of the management of abandoned polluted sites. Subsidies are granted as long as those
pertinent contaminated sites are registered in the “Austrian Register for Contaminated Sites“.
Normally, the rehabilitation measures taken last from one to ten years. In a specific case, the amount
of aid committed depends on the quality and the value of benefit, which the pertinent investment
project subsidized contributes to the rehabilitation of the abandoned polluted site and its protection.
Generally spoken, one can say that the total subsidy, expressed in terms of an aid intensity, usually
varies from fifteen per cent to sixty-five per cent fo r enterprises and from sixty-five per cent to ninety-
five per cent for municipalities.
7. Total amount of subsidy, annual amount budget ed for the subsidy and total amount of subsidy
commitments
Total amount of new subsidy commitments in 2000: S 1,264,329,466.-
Total amount of actual subsidy payments in 2000: S 507,444,181.-Total expenditure forecast for the expected subsidies in 2001: S 500,000,000.-
Average aid intensity of the subsidies committed in 2000: 59.9 per cent
Average subsidy amount per project assisted in 2000: S 54,970,846
8. Duration of the subsidy and / or any other time limits attached to it
This “EC-approved“ aid scheme has been applicable since 22 January 1997 and has got an
unlimited duration of validity.
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy
Detailed statistics on the impacts on the international trade by applying this aid scheme are
not available, however, it can be assumed that the application of the latter has only minimal effects on
the international trade.
10. "K-Plus" Competence Centres' Programme
1. Title of the subsidy
“K-Plus“ Competence Centers’ Programme (Pilot phase)
2. Period covered by the notification
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3. Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy
By having implemented this aid scheme the Austrian Government intends to bridge the gap
between the fundamental research carried out at universities and rather short-term orientated projects
initiated within industrial research and development activities. Long-term strategic cooperations in
fields of high-quality research shall provide a strong impact on the Austrian economic and Austrianacademic performance. Cooperations established in so called “K-Plus“ Competence Centers are
formed between universities or other research institutions and a minimum of five companies.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including the identification of the legislation under
which it is granted)
Legal basis for the granting of the subsidies under this aid scheme: “General Guidelines on
the Granting of State Aid by Means of the Federal Government“, as amended by the Federal LawSheet Edition No. 136/1977, and the specific “Guidelines on the Granting of Aid under the ‘K-Plus’
Competence Centers’ Programme“, as amended, based thereon.
Authority in charge of granting the subsidies: Federal Ministry of Transport, Innovation and
Technology, Department V/A/4 - Basic Affairs of  the National Technology Policy and Technology
Promotion, in cooperation with the Technology Impact Company, Ltd.; while the Federal Ministry of
Transport, Innovation and Technology is responsible for the relevant legislation and the
administrative procedures, the latter company was founded, in order to manage the subsidy
programme in practice, by investigating the projects to  be assisted with regard to their eligibility and
by maintaining the necessary communication amongst the institutions involved in the pertinentresearch and development activities.
5. Form of the subsidy
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided as non-repayable cash grants.
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided to the so called “K-Plus“ Competence Centers,
which are mainly based on existing research facilities, particularly in the university sector, but
organized as independent legal entities (generally as public limited companies). A necessary
precondition of being granted an aid under this programme is, that the research activities to be assisted
comply with the type of “industrial research“, as prescribed in the guidelines. The presumptive
recipients are selected in a two-stage competitive process through a peer review set by national andinternational experts. “K-Plus“ Competence Centers usually are granted funds for a period of four
years.  This period can be extended for three more years, if there are positive results deriving from an
evaluation of the progresses of the project in the fourth year.
7. Total amount of subsidy, annual amount budget ed for the subsidy and total amount of subsidy
commitments
The total amount budgeted under this aid scheme is S 875 million (about EURO 63.6 million)
for seven years of duration. In 1998, subsidy commitments were made in favour of five competence
centers. The maximum possible amount of expenditure on subsidies for these five centers totals
S 500,000,000 within the period from 1999 to 2003. They started their operations in the previous year.Actual payments on subsidies are subject to annual forecasts. For 2001, the total expenditure forecast
is S 128.1 million. In 2000, the year to be reported on, there were no new subsidy commitments made.
Actual payments amounted to S 91.4 million in the previous yearG/SCM/N/71/EEC/Add.1
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8. Duration of the subsidy and / or any other time limits attached to it
This aid scheme was put into force on 21 September 1998. “K-Plus“ Competence Centers
receive public means for a maximum period of seven years. According to the “Guidelines on the
Granting of Aid under the ‘K-Plus’ Competen ce Centers’ Programme“ the maximum period of
funding such a “Center“ is seven years, with the individual project being subject to an evaluation inthe forth year of its existence. Therefore the s ubsidy commitments are primarily given for the first
four years of the project implementation. The first centers were established in 1999; by
21 September 2006, all pilot centers will have terminated the duration of their eligibility.
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy
Detailed statistics on the impacts on the international trade by applying this aid scheme are
not available, however, it can be assumed that the application of the latter has only minimal effects onthe international trade.
11. Guarantees by the Financing and Guaranteei ng Company, Ltd. Pursuant to Chapter 1
of the Guarantee Act of 1977
1. Title of the subsidy
Guarantees by the Financing and Guaranteeing Company, Ltd., pursuant to Chapter 1 of the
Guarantee Act of 1977
2. Period covered by the notification
2000
3. Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy
Main objective of this aid scheme is to provide economic assistance to the financing of
investment projects by taking over a part of the commercial risks.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including the identification of the legislation under
which it is granted)    
Legal basis for the granting of the subsidies under this aid scheme:
“Guarantee Act“ of 1977, as amended, and “Guidelines on the Granting of Guarantees by the
Financing and Guaranteeing Company, Ltd., pursuant to Chapter 1 of the Guarantee Act of 1977“, as
amended in 1993, based thereon.
Authority and administrating state aid agency in charge of granting the subsidies:
Federal Ministry for financial Affairs, Divisi on II, Department 4, in cooperation with the
Financing and Guaranteeing Company, Ltd., an enterprise owned a hundred per cent by the Republic
of Austria; while the Federal Ministry for financial Affairs primarily is responsible for legislation
procedures and for obeying its supervisory tasks, the Financing and Guaranteeing Company, Ltd.,
takes care for investigating the aid requests submitted and providing the financial means to the
recipients in practice.G/SCM/N/71/EEC/Add.1
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5. Form of the subsidy
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided as guarantees.
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided to enterprises both in the manufacturing
industries and in the service-related industries. In the individual case, the amount of aid given depends
on the expected future development of the pertinent recipient.
7. Total amount of subsidy, annual amount budgeted for the subsidy and annual amount of
subsidy commitments
In 2000, the total budgetary frame for guarantees amounted to S 10 billion, of which
guarantees of about S 2.9 billion were committed, actually. The total expenditure forecast onguarantees in 2001 is similar to that in the year to be reported on. During the previous year the total
amount guaranteed was S 2,966,228,401.15, with the total volume of new guarantee commitments
having amounted to S 891,000. In 2000, the actual net payments on guarantees amounted to
S 60.9 million.
8. Duration of the subsidy and / or any other time limits attached to it
This “existing“ aid scheme has got an unlimited duration of validity.
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy
Detailed statistics on the impacts on the international trade by applying this aid scheme are
not available, however, it can be assumed that the application of the latter has only minimal effects on
the international trade.
12. Grants by the Financing and Guaranteeing Company, Ltd. Pursuant to Chapter 1b
Section 1 of the Guarantee Act of 1977
1. Title of the subsidy
Grants by the Financing and Guaranteeing Company, Ltd., pursuant to Chapter 1b Section 1
of the Guarantee Act of 1977
2. Period covered by the notification
2000
3. Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy
Main objective of this aid scheme is to provide economic assistance to the financing of
investment projects, which are of specific, economic interest.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including the identification of the legislation under
which it is granted)    
Legal basis for the granting of the subsidies under this aid scheme:G/SCM/N/71/EEC/Add.1
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“Guarantee Act“ of 1977, as amended, and “Guidelines on Grants by the Financing and
Guaranteeing Company, Ltd., pursuant to Chapter 1b Section 1 of the Guarantee Act of 1977“, as
amended in 1993, based thereon.
Authority and administrating state aid agency in charge of granting the subsidies:
Federal Ministry for financial Affairs, Divisi on II, Department 4, in cooperation with the
Financing and Guaranteeing Company, Ltd., an enterprise owned a hundred per cent by the Republic
of Austria; while the Federal Ministry for financial Affairs primarily is responsible for legislation
procedures and for obeying its supervisory tasks, the Financing and Guaranteeing Company, Ltd.,
takes care for investigating the aid requests submitted and providing the financial means to the
recipients in practice.
5. Form of the subsidy
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided as non-repayable cash grants.
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided to enterprises both in the manufacturing
industries and in the service-related industries. In the individual case, the amount of aid given is
calculated as percentage of the total volume of research and development expenditures realised in the
pertinent project to be assisted.
7. Total amount of subsidy, annual amount budg eted for the subsidy and amount of subsidy
payments
In 2000, the year to be reported on, the total amount of subsidy payments was S 42,304,475.-.
There were no new recipients in the previous year. The expenditure forecast for the current year is 0.-.
8. Duration of the subsidy and / or any other time limits attached to it
This “existing“ aid scheme has got an unlimited duration of validity.
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy
Detailed statistics on the impacts on the international trade by applying this aid scheme are
not available, however, it can be assumed that the application of the latter has only minimal effects on
the international trade.
13. Financial Assistance by the Financing and Guaranteeing Company, Ltd., to the Rescue
of Enterprises pursuant to Chapter 1b Section 2 of the Guarantee Act of 1977
1. Title of the subsidy
Financial Assistance by the Financing and Guaranteeing Company, Ltd., to the Rescue of
Enterprises pursuant to Chapter 1b Section 2 of the Guarantee Act of 1977
2. Period covered by the notification
2000G/SCM/N/71/EEC/Add.1
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3. Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy
Main objective of this aid scheme is to provide economic assistance to rescue and
restructuring measures in favour of enterprises which are in economic difficulties.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including the identification of the legislation under
which it is granted)
Legal basis for the granting of the subsidies under this aid scheme:
“Guarantee Act“ of 1977, as amended, and “G uidelines on the Granting of Financial
Assistance by the Financing and Guaranteeing Company, Ltd., to the Rescue of Enterprises pursuant
to Chapter 1b Section 2 of the Guarantee Act of 1977“, as amended in 1993, based thereon.
Authority and administrating state aid agency in charge of granting the subsidies:
Federal Ministry for financial Affairs, Divisi on II, Department 4, in cooperation with the
Financing and Guaranteeing Company, Ltd., an enterprise owned a hundred per cent by the Republic
of Austria; while the Federal Ministry for financial Affairs primarily is responsible for legislationprocedures and for obeying its supervisory tasks, the Financing and Guaranteeing Company, Ltd.,
takes care for investigating the aid requests submitted and providing the financial means to the
recipients in practice.
5. Form of the subsidy
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided either as low-interest loans (“soft loans“) or as
guarantees.
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided to enterprises both in the manufacturing
industries and in the service-related industries. Ai d is granted in accordance with the “Community
Rules on the Granting of State Aid in Favour of Rescue and Restructuring Measures for Enterprises in
Difficulties“, as amended.
7. Total amount of subsidy, annual amount budget ed for the subsidy and total amount of subsidy
commitments
In 2000, the year to be reported on, the amount of surplus because of loan repayments totalled
S 1,464,334.78. The total expenditure forecast on the subsidies in 2001 is S 8 million.
8. Duration of the subsidy and / or any other time limits attached to it
This “existing“ aid scheme has got an unlimited duration of validity.
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy
Detailed statistics on the impacts on the international trade by applying this aid scheme are
not available, however, it can be assumed that the application of the latter has only minimal effects on
the international trade.G/SCM/N/71/EEC/Add.1
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14. Guarantees by the "East-West-Fund" pursuant to Chapter 11 of the Guarantee Act of
1977
1. Title of the subsidy
Guarantees by the ‘East-West-Fund’ pursuant to Chapter 11 of the Guarantee Act of 1977.
2. Period covered by the notification
2000
3. Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy
Main objective of this aid scheme is to provide economic assistance to the financing of
investment projects by taking over a part of the commercial risks.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including the identification of the legislation under
which it is granted)    
Legal basis for the granting of the subsidies under this aid scheme:
“Guarantee Act“ of 1977, as amended, and “Guidelines on the Granting of Guarantees by the
‘East-West-Fund’ pursuant to Chapter 11 of the Guarantee Act of 1977“, as amended in 1993, based
thereon
Authority and administrating state aid agency in charge of granting the subsidies:
Federal Ministry for financial Affairs, Divisi on II, Department 4, in cooperation with the
Financing and Guaranteeing Company, Ltd., an enterprise owned a hundred per cent by the Republic
of Austria; while the Federal Ministry for financial Affairs primarily is responsible for legislation
procedures and for obeying its supervisory tasks, the Financing and Guaranteeing Company, Ltd.,
takes care for investigating the aid requests submitted and providing the financial means to therecipients in practice.
5. Form of the subsidy
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided as guarantees.
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided to enterprises both in the manufacturing
industries and in the service-related industries. In the individual case, the amount of the aid given
depends on the expected future economic development of the pertinent recipient.
7. Total amount of subsidy, annual amount budget ed for the subsidy and total amount of subsidy
commitments
In 2000, the year to be reported on, the total budgetary frame of guarantees amounted to
S 10 billion. In 2001, the total expenditure forecast on the subsidies is similar to the amount in the
year to be reported on. In the previous year the total amount guaranteed was S 2,587,753,406.71 and
the amount of new guarantee commitments totalled S 1,295,000,000. The volume of actual net
payments was S 78.9 million.G/SCM/N/71/EEC/Add.1
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8. Duration of the subsidy and / or any other time limits attached to it
This “existing“ aid scheme has got an unlimited duration of validity.
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy
Detailed statistics on the impacts on the international trade by applying this aid scheme are
not available, however, it can be assumed that the application of the latter has only minimal effects on
the international trade.
15. Guarantees by the "East-West-Fund" pursuant to Chapter 11 of the Guarantee Act of
1977 within the framework of Cofinancing Agreements
1. Title of the subsidy
Guarantees by the ‘East-West-Fund’ pursuant to Chapter 11 of the Guarantee Act of 1977
within the Framework of Cofinancing Agreements“
2. Period covered by the notification
2000
3. Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy
Main objective of this aid scheme is to provide economic assistance to the financing of
investment projects by means of cofinancing with financial institutions on the international level.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including the identification of the legislation under
which it is granted)    
Legal basis for the granting of the subsidies under this aid scheme:
“Guarantee Act“ of 1977, as amended, and “Guidelines on the Granting of Guarantees by the
‘East-West-Fund’ pursuant to Chapter 11 of the Guarantee Act of 1977 within the Framework of
Cofinancing Institutions“, as amended in 1993, based thereon
Authority and administrating state aid agency in charge of granting the subsidies:
Federal Ministry for financial Affairs, Divisi on II, Department 4, in cooperation with the
Financing and Guaranteeing Company, Ltd., an enterprise owned a hundred per cent by the Republicof Austria; while the Federal Ministry for financial Affairs primarily is responsible for legislation
procedures and for obeying its supervisory tasks, the Financing and Guaranteeing Company, Ltd.,
takes care for investigating the aid requests submitted and providing the financial means to the
recipients in practice.
5. Form of the subsidy
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided as guarantees. Long term default ratio
calculations lead to a gross cash grant equivalent of up to four per cent in relation to the total sum of
project costs.G/SCM/N/71/EEC/Add.1
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6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided to enterprises both in the manufacturing
industries and in the service-related industries. In the individual case, the amount of the aid given
depends on the expected future economic development of the pertinent recipient.
7. Total amount of subsidy, annual amount budget ed for the subsidy and total amount of subsidy
commitments
In 2000, the year to be reported on, there were no new subsidy commitments made. The total
expenditure forecast on the subsidies expected for 2001 is similar to the amount in the previous year.
8. Duration of the subsidy and / or any other time limits attached to it
This “existing“ aid scheme has got an unlimited duration of validity.
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy
Detailed statistics on the impacts on the international trade by applying this aid scheme are
not available, however, it can be assumed that the application of the latter has only minimal effects on
the international trade.
16. Guarantees by the Financing and Guaranteeing Company, Ltd., within the framework
of the "Technology Financing Programme"
1. Title of the subsidy
Guarantees by the Financing and Guaranteeing  Company, Ltd., within the Framework of the
“Technology Financing Programme“
2. Period covered by the notification
2000
3. Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy
Main objective of this aid scheme is to provide economic assistance to the venture capital
financing in favour of research and development projects.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including the identification of the legislation under
which it is granted)    
Legal basis for the granting of the subsidies under this aid scheme:
“Guarantee Act“ of 1977, as amended, and “Guidelines on the Granting of Guarantees by the
Financing and Guaranteeing Company, Ltd., with in the Framework of the ‘Technology Financing
Programme’“, as amended in 1997, based thereon
Authority and administrating state aid agency in charge of granting the subsidies:
Federal Ministry for financial Affairs, Divisi on II, Department 4, in cooperation with the
Financing and Guaranteeing Company, Ltd., an enterprise owned a hundred per cent by the Republicof Austria; while the Federal Ministry for financial Affairs primarily is responsible for legislationG/SCM/N/71/EEC/Add.1
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procedures and for obeying its supervisory tasks, the Financing and Guaranteeing Company, Ltd.,
takes care for investigating the aid requests submitted and providing the financial means to the
recipients in practice.
5. Form of the subsidy
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided as guarantees.
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided to enterprises both in the manufacturing
industries and in the service-related industries. In the individual case, the amount of the aid given
depends on the expected future economic development of the pertinent recipient.
7. Total amount budgeted, annual amount budgeted for the subsidy and amount of subsidy
commitments
In 2000, the total guarantee frame administrated by the Financing and Guaranteeing
Company, Ltd., amounted to S 10 billion, of which the guarantee commitments in total amounted to
S 2.3 billion. In the year to be reported on, under this aid scheme new guarantee commitments totalledS 408.36 million. There were no guarantee payments in 2000. The total amount of the expenditure
forecast on the subsidies expected for 2001 is S 100 million.
8. Duration of the subsidy and / or any other time limits attached to it
This “existing“ aid scheme has been applicable since 23 December 1996 and has got an
unlimited duration of validity.
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy
Detailed statistics on the impacts on the international trade by applying this aid scheme are
not available, however, it can be assumed that the application of the latter has only minimal effects onthe international trade.
17. Assistance by means of the "Study-Fund" pursuant to Chapter 1b Section 1 and
Chapter 12 of the Guarantee Act of 1977
1. Title of the subsidy
Assistance by Means of the ‘Study Fund’ pursuant to Chapter 1b Section 1 and Chapter 12 of
the Guarantee Act of 1977
2. Period covered by the notification
2000
3. Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy
Main objective of this aid scheme is to provide economic assistance to the preparation and the
execution of studies.G/SCM/N/71/EEC/Add.1
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4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including the identification of the legislation under
which it is granted)    
Legal basis for the granting of the subsidies under this aid scheme:
“Guarantee Act“ of 1977, as amended, and “Guidelines on the Granting of Assistance by
Means of the ‘Study-Fund’ pursuant to Chapter 1b Section 1 and Chapter 12 of the Guarantee Act of
1977“, as amended in 1997, based thereon 
Authority and administrating state aid agency in charge of granting the subsidies:
Federal Ministry for financial Affairs, Divisi on II, Department 4, in cooperation with the
Financing and Guaranteeing Company, Ltd., an enterprise owned a hundred per cent by the Republicof Austria; while the Federal Ministry for financial Affairs primarily is responsible for legislation
procedures and for obeying its supervisory tasks, the Financing and Guaranteeing Company, Ltd.,
takes care for investigating the aid requests submitted and providing the financial means to the
recipients in practice.
5. Form of the subsidy
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided as non-repayable cash grants with a maximum
gross cash grant equivalent of fifty per cent in each individual case.
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided to enterprises both in the manufacturing
industries and in the service-related industries.
7. Total amount of subsidy, annual amount budgeted for the subsidy, total amount of subsidy
commitments and total amount of subsidy payments
In 2000, the year to be reported on, there were no new expenditure commitments made. The
total amount of actual subsidy payments was S 14,941,886.29. The expenditure forecast on the
expected subsidies in 2001 amounts to S 10 million, thus equalling the expenditure forecast figure for
the previous year.
8. Duration of the subsidy and / or any other time limits attached to it
This “EC-approved“ aid scheme has been applicable since 11 February 1998 and has got an
unlimited duration of validity.
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy
Detailed statistics on the impacts on the international trade by applying this aid scheme are
not available, however, it can be assumed that the application of the latter has only minimal effects onthe international trade.
18. Assistance to Research, Development, Innovation and Flexible Automation
1. Title of the subsidy
Assistance to Research, Development, Innovation and flexible AutomationG/SCM/N/71/EEC/Add.1
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2. Period covered by the notification
2000
3. Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy
Main purpose of this aid scheme is to provide economic assistance to investment projects
carried out in the fields of research, development, innovation and flexible automation. Main
objectives of this economic assistance are to strengthen small and medium-sized enterprises and to
enable R.- & D.-orientated activities in the manufacturing industries and in the service-related
industries.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including the identification of the legislation under
which it is granted)
Legal basis for the granting of the subsidies under this aid scheme: Decision taken by the
Regional Government of Tyrol dated February 2, 1993 and “Guidelines on the Granting of Aid to
Research, Development, Innovation and flexible Automation“, as amended on 5 March 1996 based
thereon.
Authority and administrating state aid agency in charge of granting the subsidies: Office of
the Regional Government of Tyrol, Department 1d - Economic Assistance
5. Form of the subsidy
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided as non-repayable cash grants.
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided to small and medium-sized enterprises.
The amount of aid depends on the type of the pertinent investment project carried out. Grants
for research and development projects total a maxi mum of thirty per cent of the volume of eligible
investment costs, grants for innovation projects total a maximum ten per cent of the volume of eligible
investment costs, grants for flexible automation projects total a maximum of S 150,000 with a
maximum aid intensity of forty per cent of the eligible software costs and grants for innovation
consultancy projects total a maximum of thirty per ce nt of the volume of eligible investment costs, in
each individual case.
7. Total amount of subsidy, annual amount budget ed for the subsidy and total amount of subsidy
commitments
For the current year, an expenditure forecast was no longer made. In 2000, the year to be
reported on, no new subsidies were committed. Actual payments amounted to S 1.6568 million in the
previous year.
8. Duration of the subsidy and / or any other time limits attached to it
This “existing“ aid scheme had been applicable since 2 March 1994. The period for
submitting aid requests under this aid scheme expired on 31 December 1998.G/SCM/N/71/EEC/Add.1
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9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy
Detailed statistics on the impacts on the international trade by applying this aid scheme are
not available, however, it can be assumed that the application of the latter has only minimal effects on
the international trade.
19. Special Programme for the National Pa rk Region "Hohe Tauern" in Tirol
1. Title of the subsidy
Special Programme for the national Park Region ‘Hohe Tauern’ in Tyrol 
2. Period covered by the notification
2000
3. Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy
Main objective of this aid scheme is to provide economic assistance to measures promoting
the economic development in the national park regi on “Hohe Tauern“ in order to compensate for the
legal and the commercial restrictions arising from the creation of that national park.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including the identification of the legislation under
which it is granted)
Legal basis for the granting of the subsidies under this aid scheme: Decision taken by the
Regional Government of Tyrol dated March 8, 1994 and “Guidelines on the Granting of Aid under the
Special Programme for the national Park Region ‘Hohe Tauern’ in Tyrol“, as amended, based thereon
Authority and administrating state aid agency in charge of granting the subsidies:
Office of the Regional Government of Tyrol, Department 1d - Economic Assistance.
5. Form of the subsidy
Aid under this aid scheme is provided either as a non-repayable cash grant, as an interest rate
subsidy, as a low-interest loan („soft loan“) or as a combination thereof.
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided to private persons, to enterprises, to
cooperatives and to communities. The amounts of the aid depend on both the type of the recipient and
the type of the investment project to be subsidized. Projects carried out by enterprises are assisted by
subsidies up to a maximum aid intensity of thirty per cent of the total volume of the eligible
investment costs in each individual case. Non-commercial public projects are assisted by subsidies up
to a maximum aid intensity of seventy per cent of the total volume of the eligible investment costs in
each individual case. Projects, which involve planning aspects, are assisted by subsidies up to a
maximum aid intensity of hundred per cent of the total volume of the eligible investment costs in eachindividual case.G/SCM/N/71/EEC/Add.1
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7. Total amount of subsidy, annual amount budget ed for the subsidy and total amount of subsidy
commitments
The total expenditure forecast on the expected subsidies for the entire ten years’ period of
duration of this aid scheme amounts to S 250 million. Regarding 2000, the year to be reported on, the
amount of the estimated subsidy expenditures was S 20 million. Actually, the volume of all thesubsidies committed totalled S 18.476 million. In the previous year payments on subsidies of S 14.171
million were effectuated.
8. Duration of the subsidy and / or any other time limits attached to it
This “existing“ aid scheme had been applicable since 1 January 1992 and will terminate on
31 December 2001.
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy
Detailed statistics on the impacts on the international trade by applying this aid scheme are
not available, however, it can be assumed that the application of the latter has only minimal effects on
the international trade.
20. Guarantees by the Tyrolean Credit Guaranteeing Company
1. Title of the subsidy
Guarantees by the Tyrolean Credit Guaranteeing Company
2. Period covered by the notification
2000
3. Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy
Main objective of this aid scheme is to provide economic assistance to investment projects
carried out by small and medium-sized enterprises.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including the identification of the legislation under
which it is granted)
Legal basis for the granting of the subsidies under this aid scheme: Decision taken by the
Regional Government of Tyrol dated 23 February 1994 and “Guidelines on the Granting of
Guarantees by the Tyrolean Credit Guaranteeing Company“, as amended on 5 March 1996, basedthereon.
Authority and administrating state aid agencies in charge of granting the subsidies: Office of
the Regional Government of Tyrol, Department 1d - Economic Assistance, in cooperation with the
Tyrolean Chamber of Commerce.
5. Form of the subsidy
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided as credit guarantees.G/SCM/N/71/EEC/Add.1
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6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided exclusively to enterprises being defined and
fulfilling the criteria under the Chapters 35, 36, 37, 39 and 40 of the Chamber of Commerce Act, as
amended.
7. Total amount of subsidy, annual amount budget ed for the subsidy and total amount of subsidy
commitments
The total expenditure forecast on the expected subsidies in 2001 amounts to S 6 million.
Regarding 2000, the year to be reported on, the volume of the estimated subsidy expenditures on
guarantees totalled S 6 million. Actually, the total sum of new guarantees committed was S 12.63
million and the total sum of guarantee payments was S 3.139 million. The maximum gross cash grant
equivalent amounted to 2.2 per cent of the amount guaranteed.
8. Duration of the subsidy and / or any other time limits attached to it
This “existing“ aid scheme has been applicable since 2 March 1994 and has got an unlimited
duration of validity.
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy
Detailed statistics on the impacts on the international trade by applying this aid scheme are
not available, however, it can be assumed that the application of the latter has only minimal effects on
the international trade.
21. Special Programme for the Strengthening of  the Tyrolean Economy ("Impact Package
Tyrol")
1. Title of the subsidy
Special Programme for the Strengthening of the Tyrolean Economy (‘Impact Package Tyrol’)
2. Period covered by the notification
2000
3. Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy
Main objective of this aid scheme is to provide economic assistance in order to stimulate the
regional economy. Main purpose of this economic assistance is to promote investment projects carriedout especially by small and medium-sized enterprises in the fields of research and development,
environmental protection, energy-saving and specific sectoral focal points. In specific cases, also
projects by large enterprises can be subject to an aid.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including the identification of the legislation under
which it is granted)
Legal basis for the granting of the subsidies under this aid scheme: Decision taken by the
Regional Government of Tyrol dated 25 June 1996 and “Guidelines on the Granting of Aid under the
‘Impact Package Tyrol’“, as amended in 1999, based thereon.G/SCM/N/71/EEC/Add.1
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Authority and administrating state aid agency in charge of granting the subsidies: Office of
the Regional Government of Tyrol, Department 1d - Economic Assistance.
5. Form of the subsidy
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided as non-repayable cash grants. Aid is given as
single off-grants up to a maximum intensity of fifteen per cent of the total volume of the eligible
investment costs.
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided primarily to small and medium-sized
enterprises, but also to larger enterprises in bo th the manufacturing industries and the service-related
industries.
7. Total amount of subsidy, annual amount budget ed for the subsidy and total amount of subsidy
commitments
The total budgetary frame on the expected expenditures in the entire seven-year programme
from 1999 to 2006 is S 500 million. The expenditure forecast on subsidies for the current yearamounts to S 50 million. Regarding 2000, the year to be reported on, the volume of all the subsidies
committed totalled S 46.207 million.
The total amount of the actual subsidy payments in 2000 was S 23.818 million.
8. Duration of the subsidy and / or any other time limits attached to it
This “EC-approved“ aid scheme has been applicable since 26 May 1999 and will be valid
until 31 December 2006.
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy
Detailed statistics on the impacts on the international trade by applying this aid scheme are
not available, however, it can be assumed that the application of the latter has got only minimal
effects on the international trade.
22. Regional Planning Assistance Focal Point Programme (RPAFPP) 1996-2000 - Focal
point : "Regional Planning Relocation Programme"
1. Title of the subsidy
“Regional Planning Assistance Focal Point Programme (RPAFPP) 1996 - 2000 - Focal Point:
‘Regional Planning Relocation Programme’“
2. Period covered by the notification
2000
3. Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy
Main objective of this aid scheme is to provide economic assistance to relocation measures,
especially taken by small and medium-sized enterprises, with respect to the general regional planningobjectives.G/SCM/N/71/EEC/Add.1
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4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including the identification of the legislation under
which it is granted)
Legal basis for the granting of the subsidies under this aid scheme: Decision taken by the
Regional Government of Tyrol dated 17 September 1996, decision taken by the Regional Parliamentof Tyrol dated 10 October 1996 and “Guidelines on the Granting of Aid under the ‘Regional Planning
Assistance Focal Point Programme (RPAFPP) 1996 - 2000 - Focal Point: Regional Planning
Relocation Programme’“, as amended in 1996, based thereon
Authority and administrating state aid agency in charge of granting the subsidies: Office of
the Regional Government of Tyrol, Department 1d - Economic Assistance.
5. Form of the subsidy
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided as non-repayable cash grants up to a maximum
aid intensity of five per cent of the total volume of the eligible investment costs, in each individual
case.
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided exclusively to small and medium-sized
enterprises.
7. Total amount of subsidy, annual amount budget ed for the subsidy and total amount of subsidy
commitments
For the current year, no expenditure forecast was indicated. The volume of the estimated
expenditure on subsidies in 2000, the year to be reported on, was S 5 million. The amount of the
committed subsidies totalled S 2,853,000. There were payments of S 4,104,000 made during the
previous year.
8. Duration of the subsidy and / or any other time limits attached to it
This “EC-approved“ aid scheme had been applicable since 31 July 1996 and terminated on
31 December 2000. On that day, the period for submitting aid requests expired.
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy
Detailed statistics on the impacts on the international trade by applying this aid scheme are
not available, however, it can be assumed that the application of the latter has got only minimal
effects on the international trade.
23. Regional Planning Assistance Focal Point Programme (RPAFPP) 1996-2000 - Focal
point : "Assistance to Initiatives in the Field of Agricultural Marketing"
1. Title of the subsidy
“Regional Planning Assistance Focal Point Programme (RPAFPP) 1996 - 2000 - Focal Point:
‘Assistance to Initiatives in the Field of agricultural Marketing’“G/SCM/N/71/EEC/Add.1
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2. Period covered by the notification
2000
3. Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy
Main objective of this aid scheme is to provide economic assistance to marketing measures
taken by Tyrolean farmers.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including the identification of the legislation under
which it is granted)
Legal basis for the granting of the subsidies under this aid scheme: Decision taken by the
Regional Government of Tyrol dated 17 September 1996, decision taken by the Regional Parliament
of Tyrol dated 10 October 1996 and “Guidelines on the Granting of Aid under the ‘Regional Planning
Assistance Focal Point Programme (RPAFPP) 1996 - 2000 - Focal Point: ‘Assistance to Initiatives in
the Field of agricultural Marketing’“, as amended in 1996, based thereon.
Authority and administrating state aid agency in charge of granting the subsidies: Office of
the Regional Government of Tyrol, Department 1d - Economic Assistance.
5. Form of the subsidy
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided as non-repayable cash grants up to a maximum
aid intensity of fifty per cent of the total volume of  the eligible investment costs, in each individual
case.
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided exclusively to individual farmers and to
agricultural enterprises.
7. Total amount of subsidy, annual amount budget ed for the subsidy and total amount of subsidy
commitments
There was no expenditure forecast made for 2001. Regarding 2000, the year to be reported on,
the volume of the expected subsidies totalled S 5 million. Actually, the total sum of new subsidy
commitments amounted to S 166,000 and subsidy payments of S 647,000 were effectuated.
8. Duration of the subsidy and / or any other time limits attached to it
This “EC-approved“ aid scheme had been applicable since 6 December 1996 and terminated
on 31 December 2000. On that day, the period for submitting aid requests expired.
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy
Detailed statistics on the impacts on the international trade by applying this aid scheme are
not available, however, it can be assumed that the application of the latter had got only minimal
effects on the international trade.G/SCM/N/71/EEC/Add.1
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24. Austrian Industrial Research Promotion Fund (AIRPF)
1. Title of the subsidy
Austrian Industrial Research Promotion Fund (AIRPF)
2. Period covered by the notification
2000
3. Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy
Within the scope of its legal brief the “Austrian Industrial Research Promotion Fund“ pursues
the following main objectives:
- The implementation of the technology policy of the Austrian Government
- The economic assistance to and the financing of industrial research, development and
innovation projects
- The stimulation of research in sectors where usually little research is carried out
- The stimulation of joint national and joint international research and development
- The economic assistance to the technology transfer and the diffusion of R.- & D.-- Results, especially by means of the “Innovation and Technology Fund (ITF)“
- The encouragement of young researchers
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including the identification of the legislation under
which it is granted)
Background for the granting of the subsidies unde r this aid scheme: The “Austrian Industrial
Research Promotion Fund“ is the most important source of finance for research, development and
innovation projects carried out by enterprises. The fund which was founded in 1967 is an independent
legal entity. AIRPF also assists to scientists developing new products in cooperation with companies.
It helps them by evaluating the prospects of each individual project, by initiating the contact withknow-how transfer agencies and searching for joint R.- & D.-ventures. AIRPF also has been
commissioned to manage the granting of state aid under the ITF with regard to investment projects
characterized by a large element of research and development. ITF mainly assists to projects
involving technology transfer and technology diffusion.
Legal basis for the granting of the subsidies under this aid scheme: “Austrian Research
Promotion Act“, as amended, and “Guidelines on the Granting of Aid by the ‘Austrian IndustrialResearch Promotion Fund (AIRPF)’“, as amended in 1996, based thereon.
Authority and administrating state aid agencies in charge of granting the subsidies: Federal
Ministry for Economy and Labour, Division IV – I ndustry, Techniques and Innovation, Sub-Division
B – Techniques and Innovation Policy, Department  16 - General Innovation and Technology Policy,
in cooperation with the Austrian Industrial Research Promotion Fund (AIRPF)
5. Form of the subsidy
Aid under this aid scheme is provided in the form of either non-repayable cash grants, low-
interest loans (“soft loans“), interest rate subsidies or guarantees for credits and for loans.G/SCM/N/71/EEC/Add.1
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6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Subsidies under this aid scheme are usually provided to enterprises, to research institutions, to
universities, to R.- & D. working groups and to individual scientists. In 2000, no university was
subsidized.
7. Total amount of subsidy, annual amount budget ed for the subsidy and total amount of subsidy
commitments
Regarding the current year, the total expenditure forecast on subsidies is S 1,330,000,000. In
2000, the year to be reported on, the total amount of all the subsidies actually committed equalled
S 2,152,100,000, with the overall gross cash grant equivalent totalling S 1,170,000,000. Payments for
new and current projects amounted to S 1,790,000,000 in the previous year.
8. Duration of the subsidy and / or any other time limits attached to it
This “EC-approved“ aid scheme has been applicable since 18 November 1996 and has got an
unlimited duration of validity.
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy
Detailed statistics on the impacts on the international trade by applying this aid scheme are
not available, however, it can be assumed that the application of the latter has got only minimal
effects on the international trade.
25. Assistance Measures by the Lower Austri an Border Region Promotion Company, Ltd
1. Title of the subsidy
Assistance Measures by the Lower Austrian Border Region Promotion Company, Ltd.
2. Period covered by the notification
2000
3. Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy
Main objective of this aid scheme is to provide economic assistance to investment projects
with a strictly regional orientation, thus strengthen ing the economic development in those areas of the
Province of Lower Austria bordering on the “Candidate Countries“ for an accession to the EU Czech
Republic and Slovak Republic.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including the identification of the legislation under
which it is granted)
Legal basis for the granting of the subsidies under this aid scheme: Company Contract dated
25 June 1975, concluded between the Federal Government of the Republic of Austria and theRegional Government of Lower Austria, as amended in 1997, and “Guidelines on Assistance
Measures by the Lower Austrian Border Region Promotion Company, Ltd.“, as amended in 1999,
based thereon.G/SCM/N/71/EEC/Add.1
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Authority and administrating state aid agency in charge of granting the subsidies: Office of
the Regional Government of Lower Austria in cooperation with the Lower Austrian Border Region
Promotion Company, Ltd.
5. Form of the subsidy
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided as low-interest loans (“soft loans“). Generally,
the period of loan is eight years, with the first two years being free of any repayments.
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided primarily to enterprises in the trade and in the
manufacturing industries, which are located in the areas of the Province of Lower Austria bordering
on the “Candidate Countries“ Czech Republic and Slovak Republic.
7. Annual amount budgeted for the subsidy, subsidy commitments and payments
The amount of the annual budgetary forecast for 2001 totals S 35 million. Regarding 2000,
the year to be reported on, both the total volume of the subsidies committed and the total volume of
actual payments on subsidies amounted to S 24.4 million. The expenditure commitments on all low-interest loans resulted in a total gross cash grant equivalent of S 4.297 million, which corresponded to
an average gross aid intensity of 7.4 per cent of the volume of eligible costs.
8. Duration of the subsidy and / or any other time limits attached to it
This “EC-approved“ aid scheme has been applicable since 1 February 2001 and will expire on
31 December 2006.
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy
Detailed statistics on the impacts on the international trade by applying this aid scheme are
not available, however, it can be assumed that the application of the latter has got only minimaleffects on the international trade.
26. Job Premium in Assisted Areas No. 1 of Lower Austria
1. Title of the subsidy
Job Premium in assisted Areas No. 1 of Lower Austria
2. Period covered by the notification
2000
3. Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy
Main objective of this aid scheme is to provide economic assistance to employment-creation-
orientated investment projects carried out in the assisted areas No. 1 of Lower Austria.G/SCM/N/71/EEC/Add.1
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4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including the identification of the legislation under
which it is granted)    
Legal basis for the granting of the subsidies under this aid scheme: “Guidelines on the
Granting of Aid by Job Premiums in assisted Ar eas No. 1 of Lower Austria“, as amended in 1995.
Authority and administrating state aid agency in charge of granting the subsidies: Office of
the Regional Government of Lower Austri a, Department WST2 - Economic Assistance.
5. Form of the subsidy
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided as non-repayable cash grants.
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided to Lower Austrian enterprises in the
manufacturing industries and in the service-related industries. The grant per new job created usually
amounts to S 30,000, with the pertinent recipient having to prove evidence of a minimum of two new
jobs created. For new job assisted, the volume of  the underlying investment costs must range from
S 100,000 to S 150,000 at least.
7. Total amount of subsidy, annual amount budget ed for the subsidy and total amount of subsidy
commitments
Regarding the current year, the total amount of the expenditure forecast on the expected
subsidies is S 10,000,000. In 2000, the year to be reported on, the volume of all the committedsubsidies actually totalled S 4,530,000. The maximum gross aid intensities ranged from twenty per
cent for subsidies to large enterprises to thirty per cent for subsidies to small and medium-sized
enterprises.
8. Duration of the subsidy and / or any other time limits attached to it
This “EC-approved“ aid scheme has been applicable since 29 June 1995 and has got an
unlimited duration of validity.
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy
Detailed statistics on the impacts on the international trade by applying this aid scheme are
not available, however, it can be assumed that the application of the latter has got only minimal
effects on the international trade.
27. Programme to Promote the Establishment of Enterprises
1. Title of the subsidy
Programme to promote the Establishment of Enterprises
2. Period covered by the notification
2000G/SCM/N/71/EEC/Add.1
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3. Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy
Main objective of this aid scheme is to provide economic assistance to investment projects
carried out by enterprises regarding the settlement in Lower Austria.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including the identification of the legislation under
which it is granted)
Legal basis for the granting of the subsidies under this aid scheme: “Guidelines on the
Granting of Aid under the ‘Programme to promote the Establishment of Enterprises’“, as amended in
1995.
Authority and administrating state aid agency in charge of granting the subsidies: Office of
the Regional Government of Lower Austri a, Department WST2 - Economic Assistance
5. Form of the subsidy
Aid under this aid scheme is provided in the form of either non-repayable cash grants, low-
interest loans (“soft loans“) or interest rate subsidies.
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided to enterprises both in the manufacturing
industries and in the service-related industries. In regionally assisted areas all enterprises may be
subsidized. Outside regionally assisted areas large enterprises are excluded from subsidies under this
scheme.
7. Total amount of subsidy, annual amount budgeted fo r the subsidy and total           amount of
subsidy commitments
Regarding the current year, the total amount of the expenditure forecast on the expected
subsidies equals S 30,000,000. This budgetary frame refers to all types of aid provided under thisprogramme. In 2000, the year to be reported on, no new subsidy commitments were made. The total
volume of the actual payments on subsidies amounted to S 11,401,000 in the previous year.
8. Duration of the subsidy and / or any other time limits attached to it
This “EC-approved“ aid scheme has been applicable since 29 June 1995 and has got an
unlimited duration of validity.
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy
Detailed statistics on the impacts on the international trade by applying this aid scheme are
not available, however, it can be assumed that the application of the latter has got only minimal
effects on the international trade.
28. Regional Investment Promotion Programme
1. Title of the subsidy
Regional Investment Promotion ProgrammeG/SCM/N/71/EEC/Add.1
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2. Period covered by the notification
2000
3. Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy
Main objective of this aid scheme is to provide economic assistance to investment projects
carried out by enterprises in Lower Austria.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including the identification of the legislation under
which it is granted)
Legal basis for the granting of the subsidies under this aid scheme: “Guidelines on the
Granting of Aid under the ‘Regional Investment  Promotion Programme’“, as amended in 1996.
Authority and administrating state aid agency in charge of granting the subsidies: Office of
the Regional Government of Lower Austri a, Department WST2 - Economic Assistance.
5. Form of the subsidy
Aid under this aid scheme is provided in the form of either non-repayable cash grants, low-
interest loans (“soft loans“) or interest rate subsidies.
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided to enterprises both in the manufacturing
industries and in the service-related industries. The conditions of the aid depend on the different typesof aid administered. Regarding the non-repayable cash grants, the maximum aid intensities range from
7.5 per cent to 37 per cent of the total volume of the eligible investment costs, in each individual case.
Regarding the low-interest loans (“soft loans“), the maximum volume of loan amounts to S 5 million,
the period of loan is ten years without any repayment in the first two years, and the interest rate ranges
from 0 per cent to five per cent. Regarding the interest rate subsidies, the maximum basis which theymay refer to amounts to S 20 million, the maximum period of interest rate subsidy is five years, and
the interest rate subsidies range from two per cent to six per cent of the calculation basis at the
maximum.
7. Total amount of subsidy, annual amount budget ed for the subsidy and total amount of subsidy
commitments
For 2001, the annual amount budgeted for all three types of aid equals S 335 million, with a
separate distinction of this figure according to the forms of subsidy not being available. In 2000, the
year to be reported on, no new subsidy commitments on non-repayable cash grants were made. The
volume of all the committed low-interest loans (“so ft loans“) actually totalled S 27,771,040 and the
volume of all the committed interest rate subsidies actually totalled S 2,956,973. Concerning the low-
interest loans the maximum aid intensities reached 12.3 per cent of the volume of eligible costs,concerning interest rate subsidies maximum aid intensities were 8.9 per cent for projects in regionally
assisted areas and 3 per cent for projects outside regionally assisted areas. Maximum aid intensities of
non-repayable cash grants equalled the aid ceilings according regional aid map of Austria.
8. Duration of the subsidy and / or any other time limits attached to it
This “EC-approved“ aid scheme has been applicable since 22 January 1996 and has got an
unlimited duration of validity.G/SCM/N/71/EEC/Add.1
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9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy
Detailed statistics on the impacts on the international trade by applying this aid scheme are
not available, however, it can be assumed that the application of the latter has got only minimal
effects on the international trade.
29. Lower Austrian Innovation, Technology, Research and Development Promotion
Programme
1. Title of the subsidy
Lower Austrian Innovation, Technology, Res earch and Development Promotion Programme
2. Period covered by the notification
2000
3. Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy
Main objective of this aid scheme is to provide economic assistance to immaterial investment
projects as well as to research and development activities carried out by enterprises in Lower Austria.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including the identification of the legislation under
which it is granted)   
Legal basis for the granting of the subsidies under this aid scheme: “Guidelines on the
Granting of Aid under the ‘Lower Austrian I nnovation, Technology, Research and Development
Promotion Programme’“, as amended in 1996.
Authority and administrating state aid agency in charge of granting the subsidies: Office of
the Regional Government of Lower Austri a, Department WST2 - Economic Assistance
5. Form of the subsidy
Aid under this aid scheme is provided in the form of either non-repayable cash grants or
interest rate subsidies.
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided to enterprises both in the manufacturing
industries and in the service-related industries. The subsidy conditions depend on the different types
of aid administered. Non-repayable cash grants are provided up to a maximum gross aid intensity of
fifty per cent based on a maximum total of eligible costs of S 10,000,000.
Interest rate subsidies are granted for a maximum basis of S 10 million and a maximum
period of credit / loan of five years, with the subsidy amounts reaching a maximum of six per cent of
the calculation basis mentioned.G/SCM/N/71/EEC/Add.1
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7. Total amount of subsidy, annual amount budget ed for the subsidy and total amount of subsidy
commitments
Regarding the current year, the total amount budgeted for the two types of aid equals S 80
million, with a separate distinction of this figure according to the forms of subsidy not being
available. In 2000, the year to be reported on, the volume of all the committed non-repayable cashgrants actually totalled S 11,863,800.-. There were no new expenditure commitments made on interest
rate subsidies in the previous year.
8. Duration of the subsidy and / or any other time limits attached to it
This “EC-approved“ aid scheme has been applicable since 10 June 1996 and has got an
unlimited duration of validity.
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy
Detailed statistics on the impacts on the international trade by applying this aid scheme are
not available, however, it can be assumed that the application of the latter has got only minimal
effects on the international trade.
30. Lower Austrian Participation Model
1. Title of the subsidy
Lower Austrian Participation Model
2. Period covered by the notification
2000
3. Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy
Main objective of this aid scheme is to provide economic assistance to investment projects
carried out by enterprises in the Region of Lower Austria.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including the identification of the legislation under
which it is granted)
Legal basis for the granting of the subsidies under this aid scheme: “Guidelines on the
Granting of Aid under the ‘Lower Austrian Participation Model’“, as amended in 1997.
Authority and administrating state aid agency in charge of granting the subsidies: Office of
the Regional Government of Lower Austri a, Department WST2 - Economic Assistance
5. Form of the subsidy
Aid under this aid scheme is provided in the form of either guarantees or interest rate
subsidies for the financing of equity capital.
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided to enterprises both in the manufacturing
industries and in the service-related industries. Equity capital to be subsidized may amount to aG/SCM/N/71/EEC/Add.1
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maximum of S 10 million without any interest payments in the first three years of the pertinent
participation and with interest payments at an inte rest rate ranging from zero per cent to five per cent
from the fourth to the tenth year of the pertinent participation, in each individual case. In addition to
this, there is reimbursement depending on the profit.
7. Total amount of subsidy, annual amount budget ed for the subsidy and total amount of subsidy
commitments
Regarding the current year, the total amount budgeted for the two types of aid equals S 250
million. In 2000, the year to be reported on, the volume of all the committed subsidies actually
totalled S 113,391.50 with the average aid intensity amounting to fifteen per cent approximately.  
8. Duration of the subsidy and / or any other time limits attached to it
This “EC-approved“ aid scheme has been applicable since 28 November 1997 and has got an
unlimited duration of validity.
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy
Detailed statistics on the impacts on the international trade by applying this aid scheme are
not available, however, it can be assumed that the application of the latter has got only minimal
effects on the international trade.
31. Assistance pursuant to Chapter 27A of th e Labour Market Promotion Act (LMPA) 1969
as amended in 1994
1. Title of the subsidy
Assistance pursuant to Chapter 27a of the Labour Market Promotion Act (LMPA) 1969 as
amended in 1994.
2. Period covered by the notification
2000
3. Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy
Main objective of this aid scheme is to provide economic assistance to labour-market-
orientated investment projects.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including the identification of the legislation under
which it is granted)
Legal basis for the granting of the subsidies under this aid scheme: Chapter 27a of the
“Labour Market Promotion Act (LMPA) 1969 as amended in 1994“ and “Guidelines on the Granting
of Aid pursuant to Chapter 27a of the ‘Labour Market Promotion Act (LMPA) 1969 as amended in
1994’“, based thereon.
Authority and administrating state aid agency in charge of granting the subsidies: Federal
Ministry for Economy and Labour, Division VI - Employment Policy, Sub-Division C,
Department 11G/SCM/N/71/EEC/Add.1
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5. Form of the subsidy
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided as non-repayable cash grants, as low-interest
loans (“soft loans“) or as guarantees.
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided mainly to enterprises in the manufacturing
industries.
7. Total amount of subsidy, annual amount budgeted for the subsidy and subsidy commitments
Regarding the current year, the total amount budgeted for the state aid measures under this aid
scheme and under the aid scheme “Assistance pursuant to Chapter 35a of the Labour Market
Promotion Act (LMPA) 1969 as amended in 1994“ equals S 300.-million. In 2000, the year to bereported on, the total amount of non-repayable cash grants committed was S 13,608,333.33, the
volume of committed low-interest loans amounted to S 3,000,000.- and the sum of guarantee
commitments was S 58,500,000.-. Actual payments only referred to subsidized loans in the previous
year.
8. Duration of the subsidy and / or any other time limits attached to it
This “existing“ aid scheme has been applicable since 2 March 1994 and has got an unlimited
duration of validity.
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy
Detailed statistics on the impacts on the international trade by applying this aid scheme are
not available, however, it can be assumed that the application of the latter has got only minimal
effects on the international trade.
32. Assistance pursuant to Chapter 35A of th e Labour Market Promotion Act (LMPA) 1969
as amended in 1994
1. Title of the subsidy
Assistance pursuant to Chapter 35a of the Labour Market Promotion Act (LMPA) 1969 as
amended in 1994 
2. Period covered by the notification
2000
3. Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy
Main objective of this aid scheme is to provide economic assistance to labour-market-
orientated investment projects.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including the identification of the legislation under
which it is granted)
Legal basis for the granting of the subsidies under this aid scheme: Chapter 35a of the
“Labour Market Promotion Act (LMPA) 1969 as amended in 1994“ and “Guidelines on the GrantingG/SCM/N/71/EEC/Add.1
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of Aid pursuant to Chapter 35a of the ‘Labour Market Promotion Act (LMPA) 1969 as amended in
1994’“, based thereon.
Authority and administrating state aid agency in charge of granting the subsidies: Federal
Ministry for Economy and Labour, Division VI - Employment Policy, Sub-Division C,Department 11.
5. Form of the subsidy
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided either as non-repayable cash grants, as low-
interest loans (“soft loans“) or as guarantees. The maximum period of the loans is four years.
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided mainly to enterprises in the manufacturing
industries.
7. Total amount budgeted, annual amount budgeted for the subsidy and subsidy commitments
Regarding the current year, the total amount budgeted for the state aid measures under this aid
scheme and under the aid scheme “Assistance pursuant to Chapter 27a of the Labour Market
Promotion Act (LMPA) 1969 as amended in 1994“ equals S 300 million. Regarding the first half year
of 2001, the total expenditure forecast on guarantees and grants amounted to S 88,022,437.50. In
2000, the year to be reported on, subsidy commitments on non-repayable cash grants reached
S 45,305,600, subsidy commitments on low-interest loans totalled S 14 million and guaranteecommitments were made at a total of S 10 million.
8. Duration of the subsidy and / or any other time limits attached to it
This “existing“ aid scheme has been applicable since 2 March 1994 and has got an unlimited
duration of validity.
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy
Detailed statistics on the impacts on the international trade by applying this aid scheme are
not available, however, it can be assumed that the application of the latter has got only minimal
effects on the international trade.
33. Assistance pursuant to Chapter 51A Sections  3 to 5 of the Labour Market Promotion
Act (LMPA) 1969 as amended in 1994
1. Title of the subsidy
Assistance pursuant to Chapter 51a Sections 3 to 5 of the Labour Market Promotion Act
(LMPA) 1969 as amended in 1994 
2. Period covered by the notification
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3. Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy
Main objective of this aid scheme is to provide economic assistance to labour-market-
orientated investment projects.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including the identification of the legislation under
which it is granted)
Legal basis for the granting of the subsidies under this aid scheme: Chapter 51a Sections 3 to
5 of the “Labour Market Promotion Act (LMPA) 1969 as amended in 1994“ and “Guidelines on the
Granting of Aid pursuant to Chapter 51a Sections 3 to 5 of the ‘Labour Market Promotion Act
(LMPA) 1969 as amended in 1994’“, based thereon
Authority and administrating state aid agency in charge of granting the subsidies: Federal
Ministry for Economy and Labour, Division VI - Employment Policy, Sub-Division C,
Department 11.
5. Form of the subsidy
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided either as non-repayable cash grants or as low-
interest loans (“soft loans“).
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided mainly to enterprises in the manufacturing
industries.
7. Total amount budgeted, annual amount budgeted for the subsidy and subsidy commitments
Regarding the current year, the total amount budgeted for the non-repayable cash grants and
the low-interest loans equals S 300 million. Regarding the first half year of 2001, no expenditure
forecasts on new subsidies were made. In 2000, the year to be reported on, both subsidy commitmentsand subsidy payments were only made on non--repayable cash grants. The total amount of
commitments was S 57,600,000.- and the total amount of actual payments was S 91,646,705.-.
8. Duration of the subsidy and / or any other time limits attached to it
This “EC-approved“ aid scheme has been applicable since July 4, 2000 and will terminate on
31 December  2006.
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy
Detailed statistics on the impacts on the international trade by applying this aid scheme are
not available, however, it can be assumed that the application of the latter has got only minimal
effects on the international trade.
34. Assistance to the Industrial Waste Water Management by means of the Region of Styria
1. Title of the subsidy
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2. Period covered by the notification
2000
3. Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy
Main objective of this aid scheme is to provide economic assistance to the water protection
measures carried out by enterprises in the manufacturing industries.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including the identification of the legislation under
which it is granted)
Legal basis for the granting of the subsidies under this aid scheme: “Guidelines on the
Granting of Aid to the industrial Waste Water Management by Means of the Region of Styria“, as
amended in 1999.
Authority and administrating state aid agency in charge of granting the subsidies: Office of
the Regional Government of Styria, Division “R egional Construction Services“, Department 3 -
Water Supply, Waste Water Removal, Unit b - Further Construction, Economic Assistance.
5. Form of the subsidy
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided as non-repayable cash grants up to a maximum
amount of ten per cent of the volume of the eligible gross investment costs, in each individual case.
Therefore also the maximum gross cash grant equivalent equals ten per cent of the total volume of the
eligible investment costs, in each individual case.
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided exclusively to enterprises in the manufacturing
industries. The aid is given according to the construction progress in realising the pertinent project to
be subsidized and with regard to the available financial means of both the Region of Styria and the“European Fund for Regional Development (EFRD)“.
7. Total amount of subsidy, annual amount budget ed for the subsidy and total amount of subsidy
commitments
The amount budgeted by the Regional Government of the Province of Styria for this subsidy
programme was S 12,302,000. A total of S 934,381 deriving from means of the “European Fund for
Regional Development (EFRD)“ under “Objective 2” and “Objective 5b” of the “Old Regime” wasadded. Thus, in 2000, the year to be reported on, the total volume of expenditures on subsidies was
S 13,236,381. Subsidy payments were effectuated up to the amount of S 6,050,584.-.
8. Duration of the subsidy and / or any other time limits attached to it
This “EC-approved“ aid scheme has been applicable since January 24, 2000 and will
terminate on 31 December 2006.
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy
Detailed statistics on the impacts on the international trade by applying this aid scheme are
not available, however, it can be assumed that the application of the latter has got only minimaleffects on the international trade.G/SCM/N/71/EEC/Add.1
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35. Assistance by Non-repayable Cash Grants
1. Title of the subsidy
Assistance by non-repayable Cash Grants
2. Period covered by the notification
2000
3. Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy
Main objective of this aid scheme is to provide economic assistance to investment projects
carried out by enterprises in the Region of Burgenland.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including the identification of the legislation under
which it is granted)
Legal basis for the granting of the subsidies under this aid scheme: “Regional Economic
Assistance Act of March 24, 1994“, as amended in  1998, and “Guidelines on the Granting of Aid by
non-repayable Cash Grants“, as amended in 1995, based thereon.
Authority and administrating state aid agencies in charge of granting the subsidies: Office of
the Regional Government of Burgenland, Divisi on “General Office Directorate“, Sub-Divisions
“Constitutional Service“ and “Bureau for the Coordination of European Affairs and Statistics“, in
cooperation with the Economic Service Burgenland Company, Inc. (ESBC, Inc.)
5. Form of the subsidy
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided as non-repayable cash grants.
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided exclusively to enterprises in the manufacturing
industries. The aid is effectuated in instalments or in full amounts, as per account rendered.
7. Total amount of subsidy, annual amount budget ed for the subsidy and total amount of subsidy
commitments
Regarding the current year, the total amount budgeted for expenditures under this aid scheme
equals S 217.4 million, with the budgetary frame including both financial means deriving from theordinary regional expenditure forecast (S 80 million) and financial means deriving form the extra-
ordinary expenditure forecast on the EU-cofinancing by the Province of Burgenland pursuant to
“Objective 1“ (S 137.4 million). Regarding 2000, the year  to be reported on, the total volume of all
the committed subsidies actually totalled S 510,459,578.82, thus also symbolizing the overall gross
cash grant equivalent. For newly assisted projects the actual amount of payments wasS 62,367,676.88, for the rest of the projects it was S 367,587,001.73.
8. Duration of the subsidy and / or any other time limits attached to it
This “EC-approved“ aid scheme has been applicable since 3 August 1995 and has got an
unlimited duration of validity.G/SCM/N/71/EEC/Add.1
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9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy
Detailed statistics on the impacts on the international trade by applying this aid scheme are
not available, however, it can be assumed that the application of the latter has got only minimal
effects on the international trade.
36. Assistance by Guarantees for Credits and Loans
1. Title of the subsidy
Assistance by Guarantees for Credits and Loans
2. Period covered by the notification
2000
3. Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy
The main objectives of this aid scheme distinguish between so called “general policy
objectives“ and so called “specific policy objectives“.
The general objectives of the subsidy programme are to contribute essentially to an optimum
regional economic growth, to a strengthening of the competitiveness of the Burgenland enterprises
and to the creation and the maintenance of employment in the Province. Since there exist both
regionally and economically booming centres and peripheral regions next to each other in
Burgenland, various regional-economic prerequisites are to be taken into consideration, andconsequently different strategies are to be implemented.
The specific objectives aim at strengthening the intra-regional economic capacity by
providing assistance to existing enterprises and at promoting the foundation of new enterprises,
especially endogenous new establishments, as well as the enlargement and the qualified settlement ofenterprises. Economic assistance under these objectives mainly focus on enabling investment projects
carried out in the fields of innovation and technol ogy, environment and ecology, internationalisation
and in other modern ones. Thus the aid shall contribute to the overall improvement of the economic
structure of the small and medium-sized enterprises and the general infrastructure in the Region.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including the identification of the legislation under
which it is granted)
Legal basis for the granting of the subsidies under this aid scheme: “Regional Economic
Assistance Act of 24 March 1994“, as amended in 1998, and “Guidelines on the Granting of Aid by
Guarantees for Credits and Loans“, as amended in 1995, based thereon.
Authority and administrating state aid agencies in charge of granting the subsidies: Office of
the Regional Government of Burgenland, Divisi on “General Office Directorate“, Sub-Divisions
“Constitutional Service“ and “Bureau for the Coordination of European Affairs and Statistics“, in
cooperation with the Economic Service Burgenland Company, Inc. (ESBC, Inc.)
5. Form of the subsidy
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided as deficiency guarantees for credits and for
loans without any charges, in order to settle the risks of any business failure.G/SCM/N/71/EEC/Add.1
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6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided to enterprises both in the manufacturing
industries and in the service-related industries. Usually, guarantees under this subsidy programme are
granted for low-interest loans (“soft loans“) made  available by the federal state aid agency “ERP-
Fund“. The rest of the guarantees is always connected with non-repayable cash grants made available
under the pertinent regional aid scheme.
7. Total amount of subsidy, annual amount budget ed for the subsidy and total amount of subsidy
commitments
For this aid scheme, budgetary frames do not exist and annual expenditure forecasts are not
made either. Commitments on the subsidy amounts are exclusively based on single decisions by theadministrating regional aid agency. Regarding 2000, the year to be reported on, guarantee
commitments of S 144,370,000 were made. There were no subsidy payments in the previous year.
8. Duration of the subsidy and / or any other time limits attached to it
This “existing, EC-notified“ aid scheme has been applicable since 12 January 1996 and has
got an unlimited duration of validity.
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy
Detailed statistics on the impacts on the international trade by applying this aid scheme are
not available, however, it can be assumed that the application of the latter has got only minimaleffects on the international trade.
37. Patent Application Assistance Programme
1. Title of the subsidy
Patent Application Assistance Programme
2. Period covered by the notification
2000
3. Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy
Main objective of this aid scheme is to provide economic assistance to the application of
patents in foreign countries, in order to promote the execution of research and development activities
there.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including the identification of the legislation under
which it is granted)    
Legal basis for the granting of the subsidies under this aid scheme:  “Guidelines on the
Granting of Aid under the ‘Patent Application Assistance Programme’“, as amended.
Authority and administrating state aid agencies in charge of granting the subsidies:  Federal
Ministry for Economy and Labour, Division IV - Industry, Techniques and Innovation, Sub-Division
B - Techniques and Innovation Policy, Department  16 -  General Innovation and Technology Policy,G/SCM/N/71/EEC/Add.1
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and Federal Ministry for Economy and Labour, Division I - Economic Policy, Sub-Division A -
Economical Coordination, Departme nt 2 - State Aid, Unit a - State Aid Coordination, in cooperation
with the Innovation Agency Company, Ltd.
5. Form of the subsidy
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided as non-repayable cash grants.
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided to sole inventors as well as to small end
medium-sized enterprises. Aid is only made available in connection with the application for patents in
favour of new inventions. The grants to projects by sole inventors amount to a maximum of twenty-
four per cent of eighty per cent of the total eligible investment costs, in each individual case. Thegrants to projects by small and medium-sized enterprises amount to a maximum of twelve per cent of
eighty per cent of the total eligible in vestment costs, in each individual case.
7. Total amount of subsidy, annual amount budgeted for the subsidy, total amount of subsidy
commitments and total amount of subsidy payments
Regarding the current year, the total amount of the budgetary forecast on the expected
subsidies equals S 443,000. Regarding 2000, the year to be reported on, the volume of all the
committed subsidies actually totalled S 648,000. The total amount of actual payments on grants was
S 470,640.-. In the previous year, the average subsidy amount committed was S 67,234. As for grants
to small and medium-sized enterprises, the average aid intensity reached 13 per cent, as for grants tosole inventors, it reached 9 per cent.
8. Duration of the subsidy and / or any other time limits attached to it
This “existing“ aid scheme has been applicable since 2 March 1994 and has got an unlimited
duration of validity.
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy
Detailed statistics on the impacts on the international trade by applying this aid scheme are
not available, however, it can be assumed that the application of the latter has got only minimal
effects on the international trade.
38. ITF-Seed Financing Programme
1. Title of the subsidy
ITF-Seedfinancing Programme (new name of th e aid scheme after a substantial modification
and extension of its duration of validity: “Seedfinancing Programme 2002“)
2. Period covered by the notification
2000
3. Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy
Main objective of this aid scheme is to provide economic assistance to the formation of start-
ups and to new ventures carried out by young high-tech enterprises in the field of technology.G/SCM/N/71/EEC/Add.1
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4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including the identification of the legislation under
which it is granted)    
Legal basis for the granting of the subsidies under this aid scheme:  “Guidelines on the
Granting of Aid under the ‘ITF-Seedfinancing Progra mme’“, as amended in 1997 (the new version of
the aid scheme is based on the “Guidelines on the Granting of Aid under the ‘Seedfinancing
Programme 2002’“).
Authority and administrating state aid agencies in charge of granting the subsidies:  Federal
Ministry for Economy and Labour, Division IV - Industry, Techniques and Innovation, Sub-Division
B - Techniques and Innovation Policy, Departme nt 16 - General Innovation and Technology Policy,
and Federal Ministry for Economy and Labour, Division I - Economic Policy, Sub-Division A -Economical Coordination, Departme nt 2 - State Aid, Unit a - State Aid Coordination, in cooperation
with the Innovation Agency Company, Ltd.
5. Form of the subsidy
Aid under this aid scheme is provided as so called “mezzanine capital“, with the interest rate
and the manner of the repayment depending on the economic performance of the pertinent applicant
and none of the usual collateral being required.
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided both to physical persons and legal entities, e. g.
private limited companies and partnerships, whic h found or develop a commercial business. The
eligibility of the projects extends neither to enterprises employing a staff of more than twenty-five
people or to enterprises, of which more than twenty-f ive per cent of the capital is held by a firm with a
payroll in excess of EURO 50 million and sales of over EURO 7 million or a total balance sheet sum
exceeding EURO 5 million.
7. Annual amount budgeted for the subsidy, total     amount of subsidy commitments and total
amount of subsidy payments
Regarding the current year, the total amount of the budgetary forecast on grants equals S 35
million. In 2000, the year to be reported on, only low-interest loans (“soft loans“) were committed.
The volume of the subsidy commitments amounted to S 101.2 million. In the previous year, the actual
subsidy payments for new and current projects totalled S 55.6 million.
8. Duration of the subsidy and / or any other time limits attached to it
This “EC-approved“ aid scheme has been applicable since March 30, 1998 and will terminate
on 31 December 2002. On that day, the period for submitting aid requests under this subsidy
programme will expire.
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy
Detailed statistics on the impacts on the international trade by applying this aid scheme are
not available, however, it can be assumed that the application of the latter has got only minimal
effects on the international trade.G/SCM/N/71/EEC/Add.1
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39. Business Structure Improvement Programme 1997-1999
1. Title of the subsidy
Business Structure Improvement Programme 1997 - 1999
2. Period covered by the notification
2000
3. Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy
Main purpose of this aid scheme is to provide economic assistance to investment projects
carried out by small and medium-sized enterprises in entire Austria. Main objective of the economic
assistance under this subsidy programme is to contribute to the improvement of both the corporate and
the financial structure of existing an newly established enterprises.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including the identification of the legislation under
which it is granted)
Legal basis for the granting of the subsidies under this aid scheme: “SME-Promotion Act“, as
amended in 1998, and “Guidelines on the Granting of Aid under the ‘Business Structure ImprovementProgramme 1997 - 1999’“, as amended in 1997, based thereon.
Authority and administrating state aid agencies in charge of granting the subsidies: Federal
Ministry for Economy and Labour, Di vision III - Trade, Engineering and Mining, Sub-Division A -
Trade and SME-Policy, professional Education in Enterprises and industrial Representation,Department 8 - SME-Policy, Sub-Unit a - SME-Promotion, and Federal Ministry for Economy and
Labour, Division I - Economic Policy, Sub-Divisi on A - Economical Coordi nation, Department 2 -
State Aid, Unit a - State Aid Coordination, in  cooperation with the BÜRGES Promotion Bank
Company, Ltd.
5. Form of the subsidy
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided either as non-repayable cash grants or as
guarantees. The maximum calculation basis for grants is S 10 million; the grants are given up to a
maximum aid intensity of 7.5 per cent of the total volume of the eligible investment costs, with the
maximum project financing period assisted lasting for ten years. The maximum calculation basis for
guarantees is S 12.5 million; the guarantees are granted at a maximum rate of eighty per cent, with the
maximum guarantee term being twenty years.
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Subsidies under this aid scheme are exclusively provided to small and medium-sized
enterprises investing in Austria. The amount of aid given mainly depends on the character of the
project to be subsidized, the volume of the eligible investment costs, the location of the project carriedout (examination whether it belongs to a regionally assisted area or not). Generally spoken, subsidy
amounts to investment projects involving innovative aspects or involving a cooperation are higher
than those to more or less “ordinary“ projects.G/SCM/N/71/EEC/Add.1
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7. Total amount of subsidy, annual amount budget ed for the subsidy and total amount of subsidy
commitments
For the year 2001, a figure on the budgetary forecast was no longer calculated.  In 2000, the
year to be reported on, the volume of all committed non-repayable cash grants actually totalled
S 300.7 million, while the total volume of the guarantees issued was S 859 million. As for grants themaximum aid intensity reached 21 per cent of the total eligible investment costs, as for guarantees the
maximum aid intensity reached 3.56 per cent of the total amount guaranteed.
8. Duration of the subsidy and / or any other time limits attached to it
This “EC-approved“ aid scheme had been applicable since 20 November 1997 and terminated
on 31 December 1999. On that day, the period for submitting aid requests. There were no subsidy
payments in 2000. The amount of losses from guarantees totalled S 2.033.687,-.
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy
Detailed statistics on the impacts on the international trade by applying this aid scheme are
not available, however, it can be assumed that the application of the latter has got only minimal
effects on the international trade.
40. Business Structure Improvement Program me 1997-1999, Regional Aid Component
1. Title of the subsidy
Business Structure Improvement Programme 1997 - 1999, Regional Aid Component
2. Period covered by the notification
2000
3. Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy
Main purpose of this aid scheme is to provide economic assistance to investment projects
carried out by small and medium-sized enterprises in entire Austria. Main objective of the economic
assistance under this subsidy programme is to contribute to the improvement of both the corporate and
the financial structure of existing an newly established enterprises.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including the identification of the legislation under
which it is granted)
Legal basis for the granting of the subsidies under this aid scheme: “SME-Promotion Act“, as
amended in 1998, and “Guidelines on the Granting of Aid under the ‘Business Structure Improvement
Programme 1997 - 1999, Regional Aid Component’“, as amended in 1997, based thereon; this
subsidy programme is a supplement to the aid scheme “Business Structure Improvement Programme
1997 - 1999“
Authority and administrating state aid agencies in charge of granting the subsidies: Federal
Ministry for Economy and Labour, Di vision III - Trade, Engineering and Mining, Sub-Division A -
Trade and SME-Policy, professional Education in Enterprises and industrial Representation,
Department 8 - SME-Policy, Unit a - SME-Promotion, and Federal Ministry for Economy andLabour, Division I - Economic Policy, Sub-Divisi on A - Economical Coordi nation, Department 2 -G/SCM/N/71/EEC/Add.1
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State Aid, Unit a - State Aid Coordination, in  cooperation with the BÜRGES Promotion Bank
Company, Ltd., and the Regional Governments of the pertinent Austrian Provinces.
5. Form of the subsidy
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided as non-repayable cash grants in addition to
subsidies made available under the aid scheme “Business Structure Improvement Programme 1997 -
1999“. The maximum calculation basis for grants is S 10 million; the grants are given additionally up
to a maximum aid intensity of 0.75 per cent of the tota l volume of the eligible investment costs, with
the maximum project financing period assisted lasting for ten years.
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Subsidies under this aid scheme are exclusively provided to small and medium-sized
enterprises investing in the so called “National regionally assisted Areas“ of Austria pursuant to
Article 87 Chapter 3 lit. a) and lit. c) of the EC-Treaty. The amount of aid given mainly depends on
the character of the project to be subsidized, the volume of the eligible investment costs and the
location of the project carried out. Generally spoken, subsidy amounts to investment projects
involving innovative aspects or involving a cooperation are higher than those to more or less“ordinary“ projects.
7. Total amount of subsidy, annual amount budget ed for the subsidy and total amount of subsidy
commitments
For the year 2001, a figure on the total budgetary forecast on expenditures was no longer
calculated. In 2000, the year to be reported on, the volume of all the committed non-repayable cash
grants actually totalled S 47.8 million. All cash grants were paid out still in 2000. The maximum aid
intensity was 3.4 per cent of the total eligible investment costs.
8. Duration of the subsidy and / or any other time limits attached to it
This “EC-approved“ aid scheme has been applicable since 20 November 1997 and terminated
on 31 December 1999. On that day, the period for submitting aid requests expired.
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy
Detailed statistics on the impacts on the international trade by applying this aid scheme are
not available, however, it can be assumed that the application of the latter has got only minimal
effects on the international trade.
41. Assistance to the Internationalization of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises
1. Title of the subsidy
Assistance to the Internationalisation of small and medium-sized Enterprises
2. Period covered by the notification
2000G/SCM/N/71/EEC/Add.1
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3. Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy
Main purpose of this aid scheme is to provide economic assistance to investment projects
carried out by small and medium-sized enterprises in foreign countries. Main objective of the
economic assistance under this subsidy programme is to reduce the risks involved in a foreign direct
investment and its financing, so that in case of a project failure the economic existence of thepertinent recipient is safeguarded.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including the identification of the legislation under
which it is granted)
Legal basis for the granting of the subsidies under this aid scheme: “SME-Promotion Act“, as
amended in 1998, and “Guidelines on the Granting of ‘Assistance to the Internationalisation of small
and medium-sized Enterprises’“, as amended, based thereon
Authority and administrating state aid agencies in charge of granting the subsidies: Federal
Ministry for Economy and Labour, Di vision III - Trade, Engineering and Mining, Sub-Division A -
Trade and SME-Policy, professional Education in Enterprises and industrial Representation,
Department 8 - SME-Policy, Unit a - SME-Promotion, and Federal Ministry for Economy andLabour, Division I - Economic Policy, Sub-Divisi on A - Economical Coordi nation, Department 2 -
State Aid, Unit a - State Aid Coordination, in  cooperation with the BÜRGES Promotion Bank
Company, Ltd.
5. Form of the subsidy
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided as guarantees. The maximum volume of the
eligible investment costs is S 10 million, which equals the maximum calculation basis for guarantees;
the guarantees are granted at a maximum rate of eighty per cent, with the maximum guarantee term
being ten years.
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Subsidies under this aid scheme are exclusively provided to small and medium-sized
enterprises investing in foreign countries.
7. Total amount of subsidy, annual amount budget ed for the subsidy and total amount of subsidy
commitments
For the year 2001, a figure on the total budgetary forecast on the expenditures was no longer
calculated. In 2000, the year to be reported on, the volume of guarantee commitments equalled S 134
million. The maximum aid intensity was seven per cent of the total amount guaranteed. Losses from
guarantees amounted to S 22,603,008.-
8. Duration of the subsidy and / or any other time limits attached to it
This “existing“ aid scheme had been applicable since 5 October 1994 and terminated on
31 July 2001. On that day, the period for submitting aid requests under this subsidy programme
expired.G/SCM/N/71/EEC/Add.1
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9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy
Detailed statistics on the impacts on the international trade by applying this aid scheme are
not available, however, it can be assumed that the application of the latter has got only minimal
effects on the international trade.
42. Guideline on the Styrian Economic Assistance
1. Title of the subsidy
Guideline on the Styrian Economic Assistance
2. Period covered by the notification
2000
3. Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy
Main purpose of this aid scheme is to provide economic assistance to investment projects
carried out in the fields of the foundation of enterprises in the Region of Styria, of research and
development and of the information services. Main objective of this economic assistance is tocontribute essentially to the general economic growth in the pertinent Province.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including the identification of the legislation under
which it is granted)
Legal basis for the granting of the subsidies under this aid scheme: “Styrian Economic
Assistance Act“, as amended by the Regional Law Sheet Edition No. 108/93, and “Guideline on the
Styrian economic Assistance“, as amended, based thereon.
Authority and administrating state aid agency in charge of granting the subsidies:  Office of
the Regional Government of Styria, Division “R egional Construction Services“, Unit “Economic
Policy“, in cooperation with the Styrian ec onomic Assistance Company, Ltd. (SEAC, Ltd.)
5. Form of the subsidy
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided as non-repayable cash grants.
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided to enterprises both in the manufacturing
industries and in the service-related industries. Usually, grants to regional investment projects and
those projects ensuring the general economic growth ra nge from five per cent to twenty per cent of the
total volume of the eligible investment costs. Grants to the foundation offer an aid intensity from five
per cent to twenty per cent of the total volume of the eligible investment costs, with a maximum
amount of S 2,000,000 in each individual case. Specific foundation projects are assisted by a singleinvestment premium ranging from five per cent to tw enty per cent of the total volume of the eligible
investment costs. Research and development projects are subsidized by a maximum grant of
S 10,000,000, with the maximum aid intensity reaching sixty per cent. Grants to projects in the field
of the information services total a maximum of fifty per cent of the volume of the eligible investment
costs, with the maximum amount of aid being S 1,000,000 in each individual case.G/SCM/N/71/EEC/Add.1
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7. Total amount of subsidy, annual amount budget ed for the subsidy and total amount of subsidy
commitments
Regarding the current year, the annual amount of the expenditure forecast on the expected
subsidies equals S 282,639,000. Regarding 2000, the year to be reported on, the total volume of all the
committed subsidies actually totalled S 334,486,032. The total sum of payments on grants amountedto S 360,473,994.
8. Duration of the subsidy and / or any other time limits attached to it
This “EC-approved“ aid scheme has been applicable since 5 January 2001 and will terminate
on 31 December 2006. On that day, the period for submitting aid requests will expire.
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy
Detailed statistics on the impacts on the international trade by applying this aid scheme are
not available, however, it can be assumed that the application of the latter has got only minimal
effects on the international trade.
43. Technology-Impact-Programme (TIP)
1. Title of the subsidy
Technology-Impact-Programme (TIP) of the City of Graz
2. Period covered by the notification
2000
3. Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy
Main objective of this aid scheme is to provide economic assistance to investment projects
carried out by small and medium-sized enterprises in the field of modern technologies of themanufacturing and service industries. Quick investment activities should improve the beneficiaries’
competitiveness.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including the identification of the legislation under
which it is granted)    
Legal basis for the granting of the subsidies under this aid scheme:  Statute of the Provincial
Capital City of Graz, Regional Law Sheet Editi on No. 130/1967, as amended by the Regional Law
Sheet Edition No. 79/1991.
- Regulation of the Community Council of the City of Graz of December 9, 1993, and
- “Guidelines on the Granting of Aid under the ‘Technology-Impact-Programme (TIP)’ of
the City of Graz“, as amended, based thereon
Authority in charge of granting the subsidies:  Municipality of Graz, Municipal Department
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5. Form of the subsidy
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided as non-repayable cash grants with a maximum
aid amount of fifteen per cent of the eligible investment costs in each individual case.
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided to producers, crafts, consultants and traders. Aid
requests are checked whether they meet the criteria as stipulated in the guidelines. Actual payments of
subsidies on the basis of such requests are carried out only upon the final commitment by the above-
mentioned authority.
7. Total amount of subsidy, annual amount budgeted for the subsidy, total amount of subsidy
commitments and total amount of subsidy payments
In 2000, the year to be reported on, both the total amount of subsidies committed and the total
amount of subsidy payments were S 1,701,843.- each. Regarding the current year, the overall budget
for expenditures under this aid scheme and the aid scheme “Process-Innovation-Programme (PIP)“ is
S 5,000,000.
8. Duration of the subsidy and / or any other time limits attached to it
This “EC-approved“ aid scheme has been applicable since 2 March 1999, and will terminate
on 31 December 2003. 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy
Detailed statistics on the impacts on the international trade by applying this aid scheme are
not available, however, it can be assumed that the application of the latter has only minimal effects on
the international trade.
44. Process-Innovation-Programme (PIP)
1. Title of the subsidy
Process-Innovation-Programme (PIP) of the City of Graz
2. Period covered by the notification
2000
3. Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy
Main objective of this aid scheme is to provide economic assistance to process innovations
carried out by small and medium-sized enterprises. Subsidies under the scheme should help small and
medium-sized enterprises to create initiatives in their production and service processes.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including the identification of the legislation under
which it is granted)    
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- Statute of the Provincial Capital City of  Graz, Regional Law Sheet Edition No. 130/1967,
as amended by the Regional Law Sheet Edition No. 79/1991
- Regulation of the Community Council of the City of Graz of December 9, 1993, and
- “Guidelines on the Granting of Aid under the ‘Process-Innovation-Programme (PIP)’ of
the City of Graz“, as amended, based thereon
Authority in charge of granting the subsidies:  Municipality of Graz, Municipal Department
15: Trade Office - Unit for Economic and Tourist Development
5. Form of the subsidy
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided as non-repayable cash grants.
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided to enterprises in the manufacturing industries
and service-related industries. Aid requests are checked whether they meet the criteria as stipulated in
the guidelines. Actual payments of subsidies on the basis of such requests are carried out only upon
the final commitment by the above-mentioned authority.
7. Total amount of subsidy, annual amount budgeted for the subsidy, total amount of subsidy
commitments and total amount of subsidy payments
In 2000, the year to be reported on, both the total amount of subsidies committed and the total
amount of actual subsidy payments were S 3,285,083. Regarding the current year, the overall budgetfor expenditures under this aid scheme and the aid scheme “Technology-Impact-Programme (TIP)“ is
S 5,000,000.
8. Duration of the subsidy and / or any other time limits attached to it
This “EC-approved“ aid scheme has been applicable since 2 March 1999, and will terminate
on 31 December 2003. 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy
Detailed statistics on the impacts on the international trade by applying this aid scheme are
not available, however, it can be assumed that the application of the latter has only minimal effects on
the international trade.
45. Assistance to the Structural Renewal of the Styrian Basic and Finished Products
Industries
1. Title of the subsidy
Assistance to the structural Renewal of the Styrian basic and finished Products Industries
2. Period covered by the notification
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3. Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy
Main objective of this aid scheme is to provide economic assistance to investment projects
carried out by enterprises in the basic and finished products industries of the Region of Styria.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including the identification of the legislation under
which it is granted)
Legal basis for the granting of the subsidies under this aid scheme: “Styrian Economic
Assistance Act“, as amended by the Regional Law Sheet Edition No. 108/93, and “Guidelines on the
Granting of Assistance to the structural Renewal of the Styrian basic and finished Products
Industries“, as amended in 1996, based thereon.
Authority and administrating state aid agency in charge of granting the subsidies:  Office of
the Regional Government of Styria, Division “R egional Construction Services“, Unit “Economic
Policy“, in cooperation with the Styrian Ec onomic Assistance Company, Ltd. (SEAC, Ltd.)
5. Form of the subsidy
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided as non-repayable cash grants.
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided exclusively to Styrian enterprises in those
industries where basic and finished products are manufactured. Grants made available under the
scheme amount to a maximum of twenty per cent of the total volume of the eligible investment costs,
in each individual case.
7. Total amount of subsidy, annual amount budget ed for the subsidy and total amount of subsidy
commitments
Since the duration of this aid scheme already ceased with 31 December 1999, no more
budgetary forecast for the year 2001 was made. In 2000, the year to be reported on, no new
expenditure on subsidies was committed. Actual payments amounted to S 47,100,558.-.
8. Duration of the subsidy and / or any other time limits attached to it
This “EC-approved“ aid scheme had been applicable since 2 April 1997 and terminated on
31 December 1999. On that day, the period for submitting aid requests expired.  Only subsidy
commitments and subsidy payments based on those final requests may be made under thisprogramme.
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy
Detailed statistics on the impacts on the international trade by applying this aid scheme are
not available, however, it can be assumed that the application of the latter has got only minimaleffects on the international trade.
46. Tyrolean Pub Promotion Programme
1. Title of the subsidy
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2. Period covered by the notification
2000
3. Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy
Main purpose of this aid scheme was to provide economic assistance to measures aiming at
the preservation of traditional Tyrolean pubs. Main objective of this aid scheme was to promote
especially small and medium-sized enterprises which deal in the catering business.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including the identification of the legislation under
which it is granted)
Legal basis for the granting of the subsidies under this aid scheme: Decision taken by the
Regional Government of Tyrol dated 13 October 199 2 and “Guidelines on the Granting of Aid under
the Tyrolean Pub Promotion Programme“, as amended on 5 March 1996 based thereon
Authority and administrating state aid agency in charge of granting the subsidies:  Office of
the Regional Government of Tyrol, Department 1d - Economic Assistance.
5. Form of the subsidy
Aid under this aid scheme was provided in the form of interest rate subsidies.
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Subsidies under this aid scheme were provided to traditional pubs, run as small or as medium-
sized enterprises dealing in the catering business. Usually, the aid was given as a surplus of two per
cent in addition to an interest rate subsidy granted by the federal state aid agency “BÜRGES
Assistance Bank, Ltd.“ For investment projects carri ed out by newly founded enterprises, the Region
of Tyrol additionally offered the same amount of interest rate subsidy as the “BÜRGES AssistanceBank, Ltd.“ did.
7. Total amount of subsidy, annual amount budget ed for the subsidy and total amount of subsidy
commitments
In 2000, the year to be reported on, there were no new subsidy commitments made. An
expenditure forecast for the current year was no longer indicated. Actual payments amounted to
S 60,000.- in the previous year.
8. Duration of the subsidy and / or any other time limits attached to it
This “existing“ aid scheme had been applicable since 2 March 1994. The period for
submitting aid requests ceased with 31 December 1998. Further subsidy payments are not expected
any longer.
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy
Detailed statistics on the impacts on the international trade by applying this aid scheme are
not available, however, it can be assumed that the application of the latter had only minimal effects on
the international trade.G/SCM/N/71/EEC/Add.1
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47. Assistance to Industrial Research and Development Projects
1. Title of the subsidy
Assistance to Industrial Research and Development Projects
2. Period covered by the notification
2000
3. Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy
Main objective of this aid scheme is to provide economic assistance to research and
development projects carried out by industrial enterprises
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including the identification of the legislation under
which it is granted)
Legal basis for the granting of the subsidies under this aid scheme: “Guidelines on the
Granting of Aid to Industrial Research a nd Development Projects”, as amended in 1996.
Authority and administrating state aid agency in charge of granting the subsidies: Office of
the Regional Government of Styria, Division “Res earch and Culture“, Department for Science and
Research.
5. Form of the subsidy
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided as non-repayable cash grants.
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided mainly to enterprises in the manufacturing
industries. The aid derives from both means by the Region and by the European Fund for Regional
Development (EFRD).
7. Total amount of subsidy, annual amount budget ed for the subsidy and total amount of subsidy
commitments
Regarding the current year, the total expenditure forecast on subsidies amounts to S 60.68
million, with 37.68 million being funded by means of the European Union and about S 23 million
being funded by means of the ordinary regional forecast. 
Regarding 2000, the year to be reported on, the total volume of committed subsidies was
S 16,611,835.- and the sum of actual payments on subsidies totalled S 8,305,917.50.
8. Duration of the subsidy and / or any other time limits attached to it
This “EC-approved“ aid scheme has been applicable since 14 June 1996, and terminated
already on 31 December 1999. On that day, the period for submitting aid requests expired. Only
subsidy commitments and subsidy payments based on those final requests, which were submitted until
this date, will still be effectuated.G/SCM/N/71/EEC/Add.1
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9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy
Detailed statistics on the impacts on the international trade by applying this aid scheme are
not available, however, it can be assumed that the application of the latter has got minimal effects on
the international trade.
48. Assistance within the framework of the Innovation and Technology Fund (ITF)
1. Title of the subsidy
Assistance within the Framework of the Innovation and Technology Fund (ITF)
2. Period covered by the notification
2000
3. Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy
Main purpose of this aid scheme is to provide economic assistance to research and
development projects carried out in the fields of technology transfer and technologies for the
information society.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including the identification of the legislation under
which it is granted)
Legal basis for the granting of the subsidies under this aid scheme: “Innovation and
Technology Fund Act”, as amended, and “Guidelines on the Granting of Aid within the Framework of
the Innovation and Technology Fund (ITF)”, as amended in 1996, based thereon
Authority and administrating state aid agencies in charge of granting the subsidies: Federal
Ministry for Transport, Innovation and Technology,  Department V/B/8, in cooperation with the ERP-
Fund and the Austrian Industrial Research Promotion Fund
5. Form of the subsidy
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided as non-repayable cash grants.
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided to enterprises in the manufacturing industries
and in the service-related industries.
7. Total amount of subsidy, annual amount budget ed for the subsidy and total amount of subsidy
commitments
The total amount of the 2001 expenditure forecast on subsidies is S 222.1 million. Regarding
2000, the year to be reported on, the volume of the committed subsidies totalled S 87.1 million. In the
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8. Duration of the subsidy and / or any other time limits attached to it
This “EC-approved“ aid scheme had been applicable under various focal points since
22 January 1996. The two remaining focal points are “Technology Transfer” and “Technologies for
the Information Society”. These sub-programmes ceased with 31 December 2000. On that day, the
period for submitting aid requests expired.
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy
Detailed statistics on the impacts on the international trade by applying this aid scheme are
not available, however, it can be assumed that the application of the latter had got only minimal
effects on the international trade.
49. Assistance to Industrial Competence Centers and Competence Networks
1. Title of the subsidy
Assistance to Industrial Competence Centers and Competence Networks
2. Period covered by the notification
2000
3. Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy
Main purpose of this aid scheme is to provide economic assistance to the establishment and
the development of competence networks aiming  at creating industrial technology clusters by
extending the cluster-related knowledge base.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including the identification of the legislation under
which it is granted)
Legal basis for the granting of the subsidies under this aid scheme: “Guidelines on the
Granting of Aid to Industrial Competence Center s and Competence Networks”, as of 1999, and
“General Framework for the Granting of Aid by Federal Means”, as amended
Authority and administrating state aid agency in charge of granting the subsidies: Federal
Ministry for Economy and Labour, Department IV/B /16 – General Innovation and Technology Policy
5. Form of the subsidy
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided as non-repayable cash grants.
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided to enterprises in the manufacturing industries
and in the service-related industries.
7. Total amount of subsidy, annual amount budget ed for the subsidy and total amount of subsidy
commitments
The overall budgetary frame covering the entire period of subsidy payments under the aid
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forecast on subsidies is S 65 million. Regarding 2000, the year to be reported on, the volume of the
committed subsidies totalled S 19,450,000. In the previous year, the total sum of actual payments on
subsidies amounted to S 36,167,103.25.
8. Duration of the subsidy and / or any other time limits attached to it
This “EC-approved“ aid scheme has been applicable since 30 April 1999 and will terminate
on 31 December 2002. On that day, the period for submitting aid requests under this subsidy
programme will expire.
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy
Detailed statistics on the impacts on the international trade by applying this aid scheme are
not available, however, it can be assumed that the application of the latter has got only minimaleffects on the international trade.
50. Assistance by ECO Plus Lower Austrian  Regional Development Agency, Ltd. to
Regional Investment Projects in Lower Austria
1. Title of the subsidy
Assistance by ECO PLUS Lower Austrian Regional Development Agency, Ltd. to Regional
Investment Projects in Lower Austria 
2. Period covered by the notification
2000
3. Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy
Main objective of this aid scheme is to provide economic assistance to regional investment
projects carried out in the Province of Lower Austria.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including the identification of the legislation under
which it is granted)
Legal basis for the granting of the subsidies under this aid scheme: Company Contract having
established ECO PLUS Lower Austrian Regional Development Agency, Ltd. and “Guidelines by
ECO PLUS Lower Austrian Regional Development Ag ency, Ltd. on the Granting of Aid to Regional
Investment Projects in Lower Austria”, as amended in 1999, based thereon
Authority and administrating state aid agency in charge of granting the subsidies: Office of
the Regional Government of Lower Austria,  Department WST2 – Economic Assistance in
cooperation with ECO PLUS Lower Austrian Regional Development Agency, Ltd.
5. Form of the subsidy
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided either in the form of non-repayable cash grants
or loans without interest payments.G/SCM/N/71/EEC/Add.1
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6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Subsidies under this aid scheme are mainly provided for municipalities, private investors and
associations. There is no fixed amount per unit but a fluctuating one, determined by different features
of the individual project (e. g. profit- versus non-profit-orientation, location, type of measure etc.).
The mechanism for granting the subsidies is a two-step procedure, resulting in a specific
recommendation to the Regional Government of Lower Austria which takes the final decision in each
case.
7. Annual amount budgeted for the subsidy, subsidy commitments and payments
For 2001, the total expenditure forecast on subsidies amounts to S 250,000,000.-. In 2000, the
year to be reported on, the volume of expenditure commitments amounted to S 314 million. Actual
subsidy payments of S 437 million were effectuated last year.  
8. Duration of the subsidy and / or any other time limits attached to it
This “EC-approved“ aid scheme has been applicable since 29 May 1998 and will expire on
31 December 2006.
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy
Detailed statistics on the impacts on the international trade by applying this aid scheme are
not available, however, it can be assumed that the application of the latter has got only minimal
effects on the international trade.
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