G/SCM/N/343/MNE  
 
13 May  2019 
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Committee on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures  Original: English  
 
SUBSIDIES  
NEW AND FULL NOTIFIC ATION PURSUANT TO AR TICLE XVI:1  
OF THE GATT 1994 AND  ARTICLE 25 OF THE A GREEMENT  
ON SUBSIDIES AND COU NTERVAILING MEASURES  
MONTENEGRO  
The following communication, dated 11 March 2019, is being circulated at the request of the 
Delegation of Montenegro.  
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I. THE YEAR 2017: ................................ ................................ ................................ ...........  3 
A. ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ .... 3 
1   PROGRAMME FOR SU PPORTING THE DEVELOP MENT OF THE MANUFACT URING 
INDUSTRY  ................................ ................................ ................................ .......................  4 
2   PROGRAMME  OF ENHANCING INNOVA TION IN SMALL AND ME DIUM ENTERPRISES 
FOR 2017 - FINANCIAL  SUPPORT PROJECT FOR  SMALL AND MEDIUM EN TERPRISES 
(SMES) FROM THE MANU FACTURING SECTOR  ................................ ................................ . 5 
3   PROGRAMME  OF INCREASING THE R EGIONAL AND LOCAL CO MPETITIVENESS 
THROUGH COMPLIANCE W ITH THE REQUIREMENTS  OF INTERNATIONAL BU SINESS 
STANDARDS FOR THE PE RIOD 2017 -2020  ................................ ................................ ...... 6 
4   PROGRAMME FOR ST IMULATING THE DEVELO PMENT OF CLUSTERS IN  
MONTENEGRO  2017 -2020  ................................ ................................ ...............................  7 
5   THE SUBSIDY PROG RAMME IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENERGY LAW FOR 
ELECTRICITY PRODUCED  FROM RENEWABLE RESO URCES  ................................ ..............  8 
B. SUPPORT FOR FISHERY PRODUCTS  ................................ ................................ .............  9 
1   SUPPORT TO DEVEL OPMENT OF MARINE FIS HERIES AND MARICULTU RE - 
MODERNIZATION OF PRO FESSIONAL FISHING FL EET FOR DEMERSAL RES OURCES.  ....... 9 
2   SUPPORT TO DEVEL OPMENT OF MARINE FIS HERIES AND MARICULTU RE - 
MODERNIZATION OF PRO FESSIONAL FISHING FL EET FOR PELAGIC RESO URCES  .........  10 
3   SUPPORT TO DEVEL OPMENT OF MARINE FIS HERIES AND MARICULTU RE - 
MODERNIZATION OF PRO FESSIONAL FISHING FL EET IN SMALL COMMERC IAL 
FISHING  (VESSELS OF UP TO 10 M LOA)  ................................ ................................ ........  11 
4   SUPPORT FOR DEVE LOPMENT OF MARINE FI SHERIES AND AQUACULT URE - 
REVITALIZATION OF TH E FISHING GEAR OF TH E KALIMERA FISHING N ETS ................  12 
5   SUPPORT TO DEVEL OPMENT OF MARINE FIS HERY AND MARICULTURE  – 
IMPROVING  THE COMPETITIVENESS AND EFFICIENCY OF MA RICULTURE SECTOR  ....... 13 
6   SUPPORT TO DEVEL OPMENT OF MARINE FIS HERY AND  MARICULTUR E - 
SUSTAINABLE MANAGEME NT AND CONSERVATION OF RESOURCES OF FISH  AND 
OTHER  MARINE ORGANISMS  ................................ ................................ .........................  14 G/SCM/N/343/MNE  
 
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  7   SUPPORT TO DEVEL OPMENT OF FRESHWATER  FISHERY AND FRESHWA TER 
AQUACULTURE - STRENG THENING COMPETITIVEN ESS AND EF FICIENCY OF 
FRESHWATER FISHERY S ECTOR  ................................ ................................ ....................  15 
8   SUPPORT TO DEVEL OPMENT OF MARINE FIS HERY AND FRESHWATER 
AQUACULTURE  - SUSTAINABLE FRESHWATER FISHERY M ANAGEMENT  .........................  16 
II. THE YEAR 2018:  ................................ ................................ ................................ ....... 17 
A. ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ .. 17 
1   SUPPORT PROGRAMME F OR MODERNISATION OF THE PROCESSING INDUS TRY ...... 17 
2   PROGRAMME OF ENH ANCING INNOVATION IN  SMALL AND MEDIUM EN TERPRISES 
FOR 2018 - FINANCIAL  SUPPORT PROJECT FOR  SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES 
(SMES)  ................................ ................................ ................................ ..........................  18 
3   PROGRAMME OF INCREA SING THE REGIONAL AN D LOCAL COMPETITIVEN ESS 
THROUGH COMPLIANCE W ITH THE REQUIREMENTS  OF INT ERNATIONAL BUSINESS 
STANDARDS FOR THE PE RIOD 2017 -2020, FOR 2018  ................................ ...................  19 
4   PROGRAMME FOR ST IMULATING THE DEVELO PMENT OF CLUSTERS IN  
MONTENE GRO  2017 -2020, FOR 2018  ................................ ................................ ...........  20 
5   ANNUAL PLAN OF T HE INVESTMENT AND DE VELOPMENT FUND OF MO NTENEGRO 
A.D. FOR 2018  ................................ ................................ ................................ ...............  21 
6   THE SUBSIDY PROG RAMME IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENERGY LAW FOR 
ELECTRICITY PRODUCED  FROM RENEWABLE RESO URCES  ................................ ............  22 
7   PROGRAMME FOR AWARD ING GRANTS FOR INNOV ATIVE PROJECTS 2018 -2020  ..... 23 
B. SUPPORT FOR FISHE RY PRODUCTS  ................................ ................................ ...........  24 
1   SUPPORT TO DEVEL OPMENT OF MARINE FIS HERIES AND MARICULTU RE - 
MODERNIZATION OF PRO FESSIONAL FISHING FLE ET FOR DEMERSAL RESO URCES  ...... 24 
2   SUPPORT TO DEVEL OPMENT OF MARINE FIS HERIES AND MARICULTU RE - 
MODERNIZATION OF PROFESSIONAL FISHING  FLEET FOR PELAGIC R ESOURCES  .........  25 
3   SUPPORT TO DEVEL OPMENT OF MARINE FIS HERIES AND MARICULTU RE - 
MODERNIZATION OF PR OFESSIONAL FISHING F LEET IN SMALL COMMER CIAL 
FISHING   (VESSELS OF UP TO 1 0M LOA)  ................................ ................................ ....... 26 
4   SUPPORT TO DEVEL OPMENT OF MARINE FIS HERY AND MAR ICULTURE – 
IMPROVING   THE COMPETITIVENESS  AND EFFICIENCY OF M ARICULTURE SECTOR  ...... 27 
5   SUPPORT TO DEVEL OPMENT OF MARINE FIS HERY AND MARIC ULTURE - 
SUSTAINABLE MANAGEME NT AND CONSERVATION OF RESOURCES OF FISH  AND 
OTHER   MARINE ORGANISMS  ................................ ................................ ........................  28 
6   SUPPORT TO DEVEL OPMENT OF MARINE FIS HERY AND MARICULTURE  – 
EQUIPPING   OF FIRST LANDING SI TES AND SETTING UP O F ELECTRONIC DATA 
COLLECTION SYSTEM AN D TRACEABILITY IN SM ALL COASTAL FISHING  ......................  29 
7   SUPPORT TO DEVEL OPMENT OF FRESHWATER  FISHERY AND FRESHWA TER 
AQUACULTURE - SUSTAI NABLE FRESHWATER FIS HERY MANAGEMENT  .........................  30 
8   SUPPORT TO DEVEL OPMENT OF FRESHWATER  FISHERY AND FRESHWA TER 
AQUACULTURE - STRENG THENING COMPETITIVEN ESS AND EFFICIENCY O F 
FRESHWATER AQUACULTU RE SECTOR  ................................ ................................ ..........  31 
9   SUPPORT TO DEVEL OPMENT OF MARINE FIS HERY AND FRESHWATER 
AQUACULTURE   - DIRECT PAYMENTS I N AQUACULTURE  ................................ ...............  32 
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  I. THE YEAR  2017 : 
A. 
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
 
Annual Plan of the Investment and Development Fund of Montenegro A.D. for 2017.  
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
2017.  
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
The subsidy was provided with the goal of realization of credit lines of the Investment and 
Development Fund of Montenegro AD, intended for:  
 
• Entrepreneurship development - encouraging  employment (support to specific targeted 
groups: startup companies, young people in business, women in business, students, 
innovative and research companies, promotion of online and ICT business, cluster 
production, persons with disabilities, unemployed p ersons with university education and 
the like),  
• Increasing of competitiveness of entrepreneurs and SMEs,  
• Support the creation of commodity producers in agriculture and food production,  
• Support to innovative projects,  
• Support to projects in the field of ICT , 
• Improving the support to the development of tourism and catering;  
• Balanced regional development in Montenegro,  
• Starting a new investment cycle for SMEs,  
• Strengthening the existing capacities - maintenance and improvement of liquidity,  
• Development of infr astructure projects, projects from ecological, local and national 
significance, and  
• Projects in the field of energy and energy efficiency.  
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under  
which it is granted ) 
 
Investment and Development Fund of Montenegro A.D based on the Law on Investment 
Development Fund of Montenegro ("Official Gazette of Montenegro", No. 88/09,40/10 and 080/17); 
the Mid -term IDF work program me and the IDF Annual Work Plan for 2017.  
 
5. Form of the subsidy  
 
The aid was granted in the form of subsidized interest rates on the loans.  
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism, etc.)  
 
Beneficiaries, based on the Plan of the Investment and Development Fund for 2017, were 
entrepreneurs, micro, small and medium enterprises, as well as large enterprises as defined in the 
Program me. 
 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount  
budgeted for that subsidy  
 
Total funds allocated for this Plan in 2017 amounted to EUR 120,000,000.00 for loans.  
 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
 
One year.  
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  9. Statistical d ata permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
 
N/A. 
 
1  PROGRAMME FOR SUPPOR TING THE DEVELOPMENT  OF THE MANUFACTURIN G 
INDUSTRY  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
Programme for Supporting the Development of the Manufacturing Industry.  
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
2017.  
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
The aim of the Program me was to strengthen the competitiveness of business entities, to improve 
business, productivity and profitability through investment in equipment.  
 
The specific objectives of the Pilot Program me were:  
 
• Improvement of technological processes, products and services,  
• Increasing the volume and value of traffic,  
• Reducing the cost of financing the production equipment through subsidizing the par t 
costs of equipment procurement.  
 
4. Background authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under which it 
is granted)  
 
Background authority for the subsidy has been the Ministry of Economy of Montenegro based on the 
Industrial Policy of Montenegro 2016 -2020, Strategy of the Development of the Processing Industry 
2014-2018 and the Regional Development Strategy of Montenegro 2014 -2020.  
 
5. Form of the subsidy  
 
Grants.  
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (to producers, expo rters and others, through what 
mechanism, etc.)  
 
Micro, small and medium sized companies had the right to participate in the Programme for 
Supporting the Development of the Manufacturing Industry. In 2017 the Ministry received five 
applications from the co mpanies operating in the wood industry, furniture production, glass 
production and manufacturing plastic products. After checking the documentation, the Commission 
of the Ministry of Economy approved 4 requests in accordance with the Program me's rules. Wit h the 
support of EUR 61,636.32, EUR 481,366.74 equipment was purchased.  
 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount of the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
 
The available funds in 2017 for the implementation of the  pilot program me were EUR 100,000.  
 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
 
One year.  
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
 
N/A. 
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  2  PROGRAM ME OF ENHANCING INNOVATIO N IN SMALL AND MEDIU M ENTERPRISES FOR 
2017 - FINANCIAL SUP PORT PROJECT FOR SMA LL AND MEDIUM ENTERP RISES (SMES) 
FROM THE MANUFACTURI NG SECTOR  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
Program me of Enhancing Innovation in Small and Medium Enterp rises for 2017 - Financial Support 
Project for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) from the manufacturing sector.  
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
2017.  
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
Improving the innovative capabilities of SMEs in the manufacturing industry through encouraging 
the use of consulting services for realization and implementation of innovative activities. Specific 
objectives and purpose were related to:  
 
• Strengthening innovative potentials in SMEs,  
• Modernization of business,  
• Improving awareness of the importance of using consulting services by SMEs,  
• Building links between SMEs and consultant services providers,  
• Increasing productivity and competitiveness of SMEs, and  
• Increasing the internationalization of SMEs.  
 
4. Background authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under which it 
is granted)  
 
The Ministry of Economy has been the background authority for the subsidies based on the following 
documents: Industrial Policy of Montenegro 20 16-2020, Action Plan for 2017. Strategy for the 
Development of the Processing Industry 2014 -2018, Regional Development Strategy 2014 -2020, 
Strategy for innovative activities 2016 -2020.  
 
5. Form of the subsidy  
 
The aid was granted as a reimbursement of 50% of the costs for engaging external consultants for 
implementing innovative activities.  
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (to producers, exporters and others, through what 
mechanism, etc.)  
 
The right to participate in the Financial Support Project  small and medium enterprises (SMEs) from 
the manufacturing sector had registered micro, small and medium sized companies from 
manufacturing sector, operating for at least 2 years, fulfilling the following conditions:  
 
• To be 100% privately owned,  
• Had no op erating losses in the last two financial years,  
• Regularly paid taxes and contributions, and  
• Had not use any financial assistance from the budget or donor program mes for the same 
activities.  
 
SMEs from manufacturing sector which fulfil the aforementioned co nditions and appraised with 
quantitative and qualitative criteria and selected to realize innovative activity (innovation of product, 
process, organization or marketing) conducted innovative activity in cooperation with external 
consultant. They paid costs  of the consultants and asked for reimbursement of 50% of the costs, 
following the implementation of the innovative activities and submission of relevant evidence. In 
2017 in total 6 companies submitted applications, while 3 companies fulfilled conditions and 
procedures, implemented innovative activities and thus were reimbursed EUR 10 ,425 (as grants).  
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  7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount of the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
 
Total Budget dedicated to the implementation of financial support project for small and medium -
sized enterprises for 2017 in the manufacturing industry was EUR 30,000.00 and the maximum 
amount of subsidy per company was EUR 3,500.00, excluding VAT.  
 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or an y time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
 
One year.  
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
 
N/A. 
 
3  PROGRAM ME OF INCREASING THE RE GIONAL AND LOCAL COM PETITIVENESS 
THROUGH COMPLIANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENT S OF INTERNATIONAL B USINESS 
STANDARDS FOR THE PE RIOD 2017 -2020  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
Program me of increasing the regional and local competitiveness through compliance with the 
requirements of international business standard s for the period 2017 -2020.  
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
2017.  
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
The aim of the Program me is to provide support to entrepreneurs, small and medium sized 
enterprises (SMEs) and clusters of small and medium sized commercial ducks, especially from less 
developed municipalities and the northern region, to increase their own size to a greater exten t of 
competitiveness, primarily through harmonization with the requirements of international standards 
related to their products, management systems, staffing, testing, controlling and certification and 
support for obtaining accreditation for conformity as sessment.  
 
4. Background authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under which it 
is granted)  
 
The Ministry of Economy based on the Law on Regional Development of Montenegro ("Official 
Gazette of the Republic of Montenegro", No . 20/11), the Law on Business Companies ("Official 
Gazette of the Republic of Montenegro", No. 06/02), the Strategy of regional development of 
Montenegro 2014 -2020, the Strategy for innovative activities 2016 -2020, the Strategy of the 
development of the pr ocessing industry of Montenegro 2014 -2020, Industrial policy of Montenegro 
until 2020.  
 
5. Form of the subsidy  
 
The subsidy is provided according to the principle of refund. The beneficiary of the program me 
financed the project, and after realization and submission of evidence of realization, the Ministry 
refunded the contracted amount.  
 
Support was related to two components - for the introduction of international business standards 
and for obtaining accredi tation for conformity assessment.  
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (to producers, exporters and others, through what 
mechanism, etc.)  
 
The beneficiaries were entrepreneurs, small and medium sized companies under the criteria defined 
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  7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount of the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
 
Amount budgeted for 2017 was EUR 100 ,000. 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any time limits attached to  it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
 
One year.  
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
 
N/A. 
 
4  PROGRAM ME FOR STIMULATING THE  DEVELOPMENT OF CLUS TERS IN MONTENEGRO 
2017 -2020  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
Program me for stimulating the development of clusters in Montenegro 2017 -2020.  
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
2017.  
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
The objective of the Program me is financial support for more efficie nt functioning of innovative 
clusters and their better promotion in order to achieve a better competitive position of small and 
medium -sized enterprises on the national and international market.  
 
4. Background authority for the subsidy (including identific ation of the legislation under which it 
is granted)  
 
The Ministry of Economy based on the Strategy of regional development of Montenegro 2014 -2020, 
the National strategies for employment and human resources development 2016 -2020, the Strategy 
for innovativ e activities 2016 -2020, the Strategy of the development of the processing industry of 
Montenegro 2014 -2020, Industrial policy of Montenegro until 2020.  
 
5. Form of the subsidy  
 
The subsidy is realized according to the principle of refund. The beneficiary o f the program me 
financed the project, and after realization and submission of evidence of realization, the Ministry 
refunded the contracted amount.  
 
The subject of support might be investments in tangible, intangible assets and operational costs of 
business.  
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (to producers, exporters and others, through what 
mechanism, etc.)  
 
The right to participate in the Program me for the Promotion of Cluster Development in Montenegro 
had clusters of entrepreneurs, micro,  small and medium enterprises registered as legal entities.  
 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount of the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
 
EUR 100,000. 
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  8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any time limits attac hed to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
 
One year.  
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
 
N/A. 
 
5  THE SUBSIDY PROGRAMM E IN ACCORDANCE WITH  THE ENERGY LAW FOR ELECTRICITY 
PRODUCED FROM RENEWA BLE RESOURCES  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
The subsidy programme in accordance with the Energy Law for electricity produced from renewable 
resources.  
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
2017.  
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
The Energy Development Strategy of Montenegro until 2030, which was adopted in 2014, has 
recognized the development of renewable energy sources as a strategic goal of Montenegro. The 
Strategy has aimed to the development of wind farms since the study of the po tential of renewable 
sources in the territory of Montenegro had showed significant wind potential, in addition to the hydro 
potentials and potentials of solar energy and biomass.  
 
4. Background authority for the subsidy (including identification of the leg islation under which it 
is granted)  
 
The Ministry of Economy is the background authority for the subsidy based on the following 
documents: the Law on Energy, the Decree on the tariff system for determining the incentive price 
of electricity from renewable energy sources and high efficiency cogeneration ("Official Gazette of 
Montenegro", No. 52/11, 28/14 and 79/15), the Decree on acquiring the status and accomplishing 
entitlements of the privileged producer electricity ("Official Gazette of Montenegro", No. 59/16), the 
Decree on incentive fees to encourage production of electricity from renewable energy sources and 
cogeneration ("Official Gazette of Montenegro", No. 33/16 and 3/17).  
 
5. Form of the subsidy  
 
The aid has been granted in the form of guaranteed p rice, guaranteed purchase and release of 
balance responsibility.  
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (to producers, exporters and others, through what 
mechanism, etc.)  
 
Pursuant to the legal possibilities provided for in the Law on Energy and after  fulfilling all prescribed 
conditions the companies: "Hidroenergija Montenegro" d.o.o. Berane, "Kronor " d.o.o. Podgorica, 
"Synergy " d.o.o. Podgorica, "Hydro Bistrica " d.o.o. Podgorica, "Igma Energy " d.o.o. Andrijevica and 
"Krnovo Green Energy " have gained the status of a privileged producer for 12 years. In accordance 
with the status of a privileged producer they have been entitled to use the aid.  
 
After acquiring the status of a privileged producer, the companies have signed the Electricity 
Purchase Agreem ent with the Montenegrin Electricity Market Operator, guarantying purchase at a 
defined price for 12 years.  
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  7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount of the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
 
The State of Monteneg ro has determined the selling price of electricity produced in plants during the 
entire period of the purchase contract. Selling price has been determined in accordance with the 
Decree on tariff system for determining the incentive prices for electricity produced from renewable 
energy sources and high efficient cogeneration . 
 
During 2017, the status of a privileged producer for small hydropower plants was acquired by two 
companies "Kronor " d.o.o. Podgorica and "Igma Energy " d.o.o. Andrijevica and one company 
"Krnovo Green Energy " d.o.o. Podgorica for wind farm.  
 
For SHPP "Babino polje ", developed by "Kronor " d.o.o. Podgorica, has determined the selling price 
of 9,097 c€/kWh, and for SHPP "Piševska rijeka " developed by "Igma Energy " d.o.o. Andrijevica has 
determined the selling pri ce of 10,450 c€/kWh. For wind farm "Krnovo " developed by "Krnovo Green 
Energy " d.o.o. Podgorica, has determined the selling price of 9,599 c€/kWh.  
 
The subsidy has represented the difference between the determined price and the market price.  
 
8. Duration o f the subsidy and/or any time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
 
The period, during which all the measures are to be implemented is 12 years, beginning on the date 
when the Decision on acquiring the status of a privileged prod ucer is issued.  
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
 
N/A. 
 
B. SUPPORT FOR FISHERY PRODUCTS  
1  SUPPORT TO DEVELOPME NT OF MARINE FISHERI ES AND MARICULTURE - 
MODERNIZATION OF PROFESSIONAL FISH ING FLEET FOR DEMERS AL RESOURCES.  
1. Title of subsidy  
 
Support to development of marine fisheries and mariculture - Modernization of professional fishing 
fleet for demersal resources.  
 
2. Period covered by notification  
 
2017.  
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
Montenegro structural measures for improvement of the fishing fleet through achieving the following 
objectives:  
 
- Modernization of the fishing fleet for demersal resources; and  
- Improving the standards of safety at sea, work conditions and maintenance of hygiene 
and health standards.  
 
4. Background authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under which it 
is granted ) 
 
The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.  
 
5. Form of the subsidy  
 
Support for modernisation of professional fishing fleet for demersal resources concerns co -financing 
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  fishing vessels, replacement of engines, improvemen t of hygiene and health standards on board, 
supply of fishing tools and gear, as well as electronic devices. The maximum contribution of 
budgetary funds was up to 50% of the value of the invoice submitted, maximum up to EUR 10,000.  
 
The criteria for suppor t were defined by a public call.  
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (to producers, exporters and others, through what 
mechanism, etc.)  
 
Professional fishers (holders of the permit for commercial fishing), with use of the fishing gear – 
trawl nets.  
 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount of the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
 
EUR 100,000. 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
 
One year.  
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
 
N/A. 
 
2  SUPPORT TO DEVELOPME NT OF MARINE FISHERI ES AND MARICULTURE - 
MODERNIZATION OF PRO FESSIONAL FISHING FL EET FOR PELAGIC RESO URCES  
1. Title of subsidy  
 
Support to development of marine fisheries and mariculture - Modernization of professional fishing 
fleet for pelagic resources.  
 
2. Period covered by notification  
 
2017.  
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
Montenegro structural measures for improvement of the fishing fleet through achieving the following  
objectives:  
 
- modernization of professional fishing fleet for pelagic resources; and  
- improving the standards of safety at sea, work conditions and maintenance of hygiene 
and health standards.  
 
4. Background authority f or the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under which it 
is granted ) 
 
The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.  
 
5. Form of the subsidy  
 
Support for modernisation of professional fishing fleet for pelagic resources concerns co -financing 
for professional fishers (holders of the permits for commercial fishing) the costs of reconstruction of 
fishing vessels, replacement of engines, improvement  of hygiene and health standards on board, 
supply of fishing tools and gear, as well as electronic devices for. The maximum contribution of 
budgetary funds was up to 50% of the value of the invoice submitted, maximum up to EUR 10,000.  
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  The criteria for sup port were defined by a public call.  
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (to producers, exporters and others, through what 
mechanism, etc. ) 
 
Professional fishers (holders of the permit for commercial fishing), with use of the fishing gear – 
purse seine rs. 
 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount of the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
 
EUR 20,000. 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
 
One year.  
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
 
N/A. 
 
3  SUPPORT TO DEVELOPME NT OF MARINE FISHERI ES AND MARICULTURE - 
MODERNIZATION OF PRO FESSIONAL FISHING FL EET IN SMALL COMMERC IAL FISHING 
(VESSELS OF UP TO 10 M LOA)  
1. Title of s ubsidy  
 
Support to development of marine fisheries and mariculture - modernization of professional fishing 
fleet in small commercial fishing (vessels of up to 10m LoA).  
 
2. Period covered by notification  
 
2017.  
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
The objectives of this measure are as follows:  
 
- improving the efficiency of catch and technique in small commercial fishing,  
- modernization of existing vessels in small commercial fishing.  
 
4. Background authority for the subsidy (including identificati on of the legislation under which it 
is granted ) 
 
The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.  
 
5. Form of the subsidy  
 
Support to modernisation of existing fishing vessels of 3 to 10 m LOA in small commercial fishing 
concerns co -financing in costs of replacement of engines, reconstruction and adaptation of vessels, 
replacement of fishing tools to increase efficiency of cat ch, i.e. change for more selective tools. The 
maximum contribution of budgetary funds was up to 50% of the value of the invoice submitted, 
maximum up to EUR 5,000.  
 
The criteria for support were defined by a public call.  
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  6. To whom and how the subsidy is pro vided (to producers, exporters and others, through what 
mechanism, etc. ) 
 
Professional fishers (holders of the permit for small commercial fishing).  
 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount of the annual amount 
budgeted f or that subsidy  
 
EUR 50,000. 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
 
One year.  
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
 
N/A. 
 
4  SUPPORT FOR DEVELOPM ENT OF MARINE FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE - 
REVITALIZATION OF TH E FISHING GEAR OF TH E KALIMERA FISHING N ETS 
1. Title of subsidy  
 
Support for development of marine fisheries and aquaculture - revitalization of the fishing gear of 
the kalimera fishing nets.  
 
2. Period covered by notification  
 
2017.  
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
The programme was designed with the aims of:  
 
- protection of traditional fishing;  
- revitalization of existing nets of kalimera; and  
- suppression of illegal fishing.  
 
4. Background authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under which it 
is granted ) 
 
The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.  
 
5. Form of the subsidy  
 
Support for the revitalization of the fishing gears kalimera nets refers to co-financing in the costs of 
reconstruction or construction of a fishing gear kalimera net.  
 
The support criteria were defined by a public call.  
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (to producers, exporters and others, through what 
mechanism, etc. ) 
 
Professional fishers (holders of the permit for small commercial fishing).  
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  7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount of the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
 
EUR 30,000. 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any time lim its attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
 
One year.  
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
 
N/A. 
 
5  SUPPORT TO DEVELOPME NT OF MARINE FISHERY  AND MARICULTURE - IMPROVING 
THE COMPETITIVENESS AND EFFICIENCY OF MARICU LTURE SECTOR  
1. Title of subsidy  
 
Support to development of marine fishery and mariculture - improving the competitiveness and 
efficiency of mariculture sector . 
 
2. Period covered by notification  
 
2017.  
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
The programme was designed with the aims of:  
 
- improving the competitiveness and efficiency of the mariculture sector; and  
- introduction of new technologies with regard to protection of farms against predators.  
 
4. Background authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under which it 
is granted)  
 
The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.  
 
5. Form of the subsidy  
 
Support to competitiveness and efficiency of the mariculture sector concerns: co -financing of fish 
and mollusc farmers for reconstruction of farming sites; construction or reconstruction of facilities 
for storage of feed and equipment; supply of equipment for automation of the farming process; 
supply of equipment for improvement of hyg iene in terms of food safety and marketing of farmed 
products; reconstruction or supply of rafts for operations on the farming site; supply of protective 
nets in order to protect the farming sites against predators.  
 
Maximum share of budgetary funds were u p to 50% of the investment value.  
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (to producers, exporters and others, through what 
mechanism, etc. ) 
 
Business organisations and entrepreneurs holders of the mariculture permit.  
 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount of the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
 
EUR 45,000. 
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  8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
 
One year.  
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
 
N/A. 
 
6  SUPPORT TO DEVELOPME NT OF MARINE FISHERY  AND  MARICULTURE - SUSTAINABLE 
MANAGEMENT AND CONSE RVATION OF RESOURCES  OF FISH AND OTHER M ARINE 
ORGANISMS  
1. Title of subsidy  
 
Support to development of marine fishery and  mariculture - sustainable management and 
conservation of resources of fish and other marine organisms.  
 
2. Period covered by notification  
 
2017.  
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
The programme was designed with the aims of:  
 
- assessment of available resources of fish and other marine organisms;  
- monitoring of the status and assessment of sustainable use of fish and other marine 
organisms,  
- collection and processing of data on catch, fleet and fishing effort, biological, 
environmental and socio -economic data in marine fishery,  
- monitoring of population dynamics of fish, water quality and biomonitoring of waters in 
farming sites,  
- functionality of the satellite monitoring system for fishing vessels of Montenegro (VMS),  
- introduction of more selective fishing gear in order to protect fish and other marine 
organisms and reduction of fishing costs . 
 
4. Background authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under which it 
is granted ) 
 
The Ministry o f Agriculture and Rural Development.  
 
5. Form of the subsidy  
 
Support was provided to the Institute for Marine Biology, for implementation of the Annual 
programme of data collection in marine fishery (DCF -DCRF), monitoring and biomonitoring of water 
quality f or mariculture and assessment of bivalve mollusc resources in the Boka Kotorska Bay.  
 
The support was provided for operators for provision of satellite and mobile communication services, 
for operation of the satellite system for monitoring of fishing vesse ls. 
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (to producers, exporters and others, through what 
mechanism, etc. ) 
 
Institute for Marine Biology, operators for satellite and mobile communication systems and the 
project.  
 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount of the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
 
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  8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
 
One year.  
 
9. Statistical data permitting an ass essment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
 
N/A. 
 
7  SUPPORT TO DEVELOPME NT OF FRESHWATER FIS HERY AND FRESHWATER 
AQUACULTURE - STRENG THENING COMPETITIVEN ESS AND EFFICIENCY O F FRESHWATER 
FISHERY SECTOR  
1. Title of subsidy  
 
Support to development of freshwater fi shery and freshwater aquaculture - Strengthening 
competitiveness and efficiency of freshwater fishery sector.  
 
2. Period covered by notification  
 
2017.  
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
The programme was designed with the aims of:  
 
- strengthening competitiveness and efficiency of freshwater aquaculture sector; and  
- introduction of new technologies for protection of farming sites against predators.  
 
4. Background authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation u nder which it 
is granted ) 
 
The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.  
 
5. Form of the subsidy  
 
Support to strengthening the competitiveness and efficiency of the freshwater aquaculture sector 
concerns co -financing for fish farmers for reconstruction of the farming sites; construction or 
reconstruction of facilities for storage of feed and equipment; supply of equipment for automation 
of the farming process; supply of equipment for improvement of hygiene in terms of food safety and 
marke ting of farmed products; supply of protective nets or other technical solutions in order to 
protect the farming sites against predators.  
 
Maximum share of budgetary funds was up to 50% of the investment value.  
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (to producers, exporters and others, through what 
mechanism, etc.)  
 
Business organizations and entrepreneurs issued with authorization for aquaculture.  
 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount of the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
 
EUR 60,000. 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
 
One year.  
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  9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
 
N/A. 
 
8  SUPPORT TO DEVELOPMENT OF MARIN E FISHERY AND FRESHW ATER AQUACULTURE - 
SUSTAINABLE FRESHWAT ER FISHERY MANAGEMEN T 
1. Title of subsidy  
 
Support to development of marine fishery and freshwater aquaculture - sustainable freshwater 
fishery management.  
 
2. Period covered by notif ication  
 
2017.  
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
The programme was designed with the aims of:  
 
- development of sports fishing tourism; and  
- strengthening control of sports fishing activities in order to protect and develop fishing 
water s and fish stocks.  
 
4. Background authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under which it 
is granted ) 
 
The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.  
 
5. Form of the subsidy  
 
Support to users of fish stocks and to the Association for organization of sports fishery events, aimed 
at promoting sports fishery tourism.  
 
Support to development of protection and preservation of fishery waters.  
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (to producers, exporters and others, thr ough what 
mechanism, etc. ) 
 
Association of sports fishing organizations of Montenegro and users of fish stocks.  
 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount of the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
 
EUR 25,000. 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
 
One year.  
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
 
N/A. 
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  II. THE YEAR 2018 : 
A. 
1  SUPPORT PROGRAMME FO R MODERNISATION OF THE  PROCESSING INDUSTRY  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
Support Programme for Modernisation of the Processing Industry.  
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
2018.  
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
The aim of the Program me was to strengthen the competitiveness of business entities, to improve 
business, productivity and profitability through investment in equipment.  
 
The specific objectives of the Pilot Program me were:  
 
• Improvement of technological processes, products and services,  
• Increasing the volume and value of traffic,  
• Reducing the cost of financing the production equipment through subsidizing the part 
costs of equipment procurement.  
 
4. Background authority for the subsidy (including identification of th e legislation under which it 
is granted)  
 
Background authority for the subsidy has been the Ministry of Economy of Montenegro in cooperation 
with the Investment and Development Fund of Montenegro, based on the Industrial Policy of 
Montenegro 2016 – 2020, S trategy of the Development of the Processing Industry 2014 – 2018 and 
the Regional Development Strategy of Montenegro 2014 – 2020.  
 
5. Form of the subsidy  
 
Grants.  
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (to producers, exporters and others, through wha t 
mechanism, etc.)  
 
The right to participate in the Support Programme for Modernisation of the Processing Industry had 
registered micro, small and medium sized companies from manufacturing sector, operating for at 
least two years.  
 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount of the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
 
The available funds in 2018 for the implementation of the Program me were EUR 150,000. In 2018 
the Ministry received ten applications from the companies op erating in the wood industry, furniture 
production and production of construction products. After checking the documentation, the 
Commission of the Ministry of Economy approved seven applications in accordance with the 
Program me's rules. With the support o f EUR 126,498.00 by the Ministry of Economy, the equipment 
worth EUR 808,250.00 was purchased.  
 
During last three years of the implementation of the Program me new machines and equipment were 
purchased (based on twelve applications) worth approximately EUR 1.34 million (EUR 1,339,616.00) 
and grants from the Ministry of Economy amounted around to EUR 200,000.00 (to EUR 197.634)  
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  8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
 
One year.  
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
 
N/A. 
 
2  PROGRAM ME OF ENHANCING INNOVA TION IN SMALL AND ME DIUM ENTERPRISES FOR  
2018 - FINANCIAL SUP PORT PROJECT FOR SMA LL AND MEDIUM ENTERP RISES (SMES)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
Program me of Enhancing Innovation in Small and Medium Enterprises for 2018 - Financial Support 
Project for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) . 
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
2018.  
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
Improving the innovative capabilities of SMEs through encouraging the use of consulting services 
for realization and implementation of innovative activities. Specific objectives and purpose were 
related to:  
 
• Strengthening innovative potentials in SMEs,  
• Modernization of business,  
• Improving awareness of the importance of using consulting services by SMEs,  
• Building links between SMEs and consultant services providers,  
• Increasing productivity and competitiveness of SMEs, and  
• Increasing the internationalization of SMEs.  
 
4. Background authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under  which it 
is granted)  
 
The Ministry of Economy has been the background authority for the subsidies based on the following 
documents: Industrial Policy of Montenegro 2016 -2020, Action Plan for 2017, Strategy for the 
Development of the Processing Industry 20 14-2018, Regional Development Strategy 2014 -2020, 
Strategy for innovative activities 2016 -2020, Strategy for SME Development 2018 -2022.  
 
5. Form of the subsidy  
 
The aid was granted as a reimbursement of 50% of the costs for engaging external consultants fo r 
implementing innovative activities.  
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (to producers, exporters and others, through what 
mechanism, etc.)  
 
The right to participate in the Financial Support Project small and medium enterprises (SMEs) had 
registered micro, small and medium sized companies from manufacturing sector, operating for at 
least 2 years, fulfilling the following conditions:  
 
• To be 100% privately owned,  
• Had no operating losses in the last two financial years,  
• Regularly paid taxes and contributions, and  
• Had not use any financial assistance from the budget or donor program mes for the same 
activities.  
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  SMEs which fulfil the aforementioned conditions and appraised with quantitative and qualitative 
criteria and selected to realize innov ative activity (innovation of product, process, organization or 
marketing) conducted innovative activity in cooperation with external consultant. They paid costs of 
the consultants and asked for reimbursement of 50% of the costs, following the implementati on of 
the innovative activities and submission of relevant evidence. In 2018 in total 20 companies 
submitted applications, while 9 companies fulfilled conditions and procedures, implemented 
innovative activities and thus were reimbursed EUR 30,725.00 (as g rants) . 
 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount of the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
 
Total Budget dedicated to the implementation of financial support project for small and medium -
sized enterprises for 2018  was EUR 50,000.00 and the maximum amount of subsidy per company 
was EUR 3,500.00, excluding VAT.  
 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
 
One year.  
 
9. Statistical data permitting an asse ssment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
 
N/A. 
 
3  PROGRAM ME OF INCREASING THE R EGIONAL AND LOCAL CO MPETITIVENESS THROUG H 
COMPLIANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF INTE RNATIONAL BUSINESS S TANDARDS FOR 
THE PERIOD 2017 -2020 , FOR 2018  
1. Title of the subsidy program me 
 
Program me of increasing the regional and local competitiveness through compliance with the 
requirements of international business standards for the period 2017 -2020, for 2018 . 
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
2018.  
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
The Program me has aimed to provide support to entrepreneurs, small and medium sized enterprises 
(SMEs) and clusters of small and medium sized commercial ducks, especially from less developed 
municipalities and the northern region, t o increase their own size to a greater extent of 
competitiveness, primarily through harmonization with the requirements of international standards 
related to their products, management systems, staffing, testing, controlling and certification and 
support f or obtaining accreditation for conformity assessment.  
 
4. Background authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under which it 
is granted)  
 
The Ministry of Economy based on the Law on Regional Development of Montenegro ("Officia l 
Gazette of the Republic of Montenegro", No. 20/11), the Law on Business Companies ("Official 
Gazette of the Republic of Montenegro", No. 06/02), the Strategy of regional development of 
Montenegro 2014 -2020, the Strategy for innovative activities 2016 -2020, the Strategy of the 
development of the processing industry of Montenegro 2014 -2020, Industrial policy of Montenegro 
until 2020.  
 
5. Form of the subsidy  
 
The subsidy has been provided according to the principle of refund. The beneficiary of the 
program me financed the project, and after realization and submission of evidence of realization, the 
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  Support was related to two components - for the introduction of international business standards 
and for obtaining accredit ation for conformity assessment.  
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (to producers, exporters and others, through what 
mechanism, etc.)  
 
The beneficiaries were entrepreneurs, small and medium sized companies under the criteria defined 
in the public  call for participation. In 2018 in total 34 companies fulfilled conditions and procedures, 
implemented contracted activities and thus were reimbursed EUR 99 ,297.32 (as grants).  
 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount  of the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
 
Amount budgeted for 2018 was EUR 140,000.00.  
 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
 
One year.  
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
 
N/A. 
 
4  PROGRAM ME FOR STIMULATING THE  DEVELOPMENT OF CLUS TERS IN MONTENEGRO 
2017 -2020, FOR 2018  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
Program me for stimulating the development of clusters in Montenegro 2017 -2020, for 2018 . 
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
2018.  
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
The objective of the Program me is financial support for more efficient functioning of innovative 
clusters and their better promotion in order to achieve a better competitive position of small and 
medium -sized enterprises on the national and international market.  
 
4. Background authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under which it 
is granted)  
 
The Ministry of Economy based on the Strategy of regional development of Montenegro 2014 -2020, 
the National strategies for employment and human resources dev elopment 2016 -2020, the Strategy 
for innovative activities 2016 -2020, the Strategy of the development of the processing industry of 
Montenegro 2014 -2020, Industrial policy of Montenegro until 2020.  
 
5. Form of the subsidy  
 
The subsidy has been realized acc ording to the principle of refund. The beneficiary of the program me 
financed the project, and after realization and submission of evidence of realization, the Ministry 
refunded the contracted amount.  
 
The subject of support might be investments in tangible , intangible assets and operational costs of 
business.  
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  6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (to producers, exporters and others, through what 
mechanism, etc.)  
 
The right to participate in the Program me for the Promotion of Cluster Development in Mon tenegro 
had clusters of entrepreneurs, micro, small and medium enterprises registered as legal entities.  
 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount of the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
 
EUR 150,000.00.  
 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
 
One year.  
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
 
N/A. 
 
5  ANNUAL PLAN OF THE I NVESTMENT AND DEVELO PMENT FUND OF MONTENEGRO A.D. 
FOR 2018  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
Annual Plan of the Investment and Development Fund of Montenegro A.D. for 2018.  
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
2018.  
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
The subsidy was pr ovided with the aim of realization of credit lines of Investment and Development 
Fund of Montenegro AD, provided for:  
 
- Entrepreneurship development - encouraging employment (support to specific targeted 
groups: start-up companies, young people in business,  women in business, students, 
innovative and research companies, promotion of online and ICT business, cluster 
production, persons with disabilities, unemployed persons with university education and 
the like),  
- Increasing competitiveness of entrepreneurs an d SMEs,  
- Support of commodity producers in agriculture and food production,  
- Support of innovative projects,  
- Support of the projects in the field of ICT,  
- Support of the development of tourism and catering,  
- Balanced regional development in Montenegro,  
- Starting new investment cycle for SMEs,  
- Strengthening the existing capacities - maintenance and improvement of liquidity,  
- Development of infrastructure projects, and projects of high ecological, local and national 
importance, and  
- Projects in the field of e nergy and energy efficiency.  
 
4. Background authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under which it 
is granted)  
 
Investment and Development Fund of Montenegro A.D based on the Law on Investment 
Development Fund of Montenegro ( "Official Gazette of Montenegro", No. 88/09,40/10 and 80/17) 
and the IDF Annual Work Plan for 2018.  
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  5. Form of the subsidy  
 
The aid is granted in the form of subsidized interest rates on the loans.  
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (to producers , exporters and others, through what 
mechanism, etc.)  
 
Beneficiaries were entrepreneurs, micro, small and medium enterprises, as well as large enterprises 
as defined in the Program me, based on the Plan of the Investment and Development Fund for 2018.  
 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount of the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
 
Total funds allocated for this Plan in 2018 amounted to EUR 140,000,000.00 for loans.  
 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement   
 
One year.  
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
 
N/A. 
 
6  THE SUBSIDY PROGRAMM E IN ACCORDANCE WITH  THE ENERGY LAW FOR ELECTRICITY 
PRODUCED FROM RENEW ABLE RESOURCES  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
The subsidy programme in accordance with the Energy Law for electricity produced from renewable 
resources.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
2018.  
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
The Energy Development Strategy of Montenegro until 2030, which was adopted in 2014, has 
recognized the development of renewable energy sources as a strategic goal of Montenegro. The 
Strategy has aimed to the development of wind farms since the study of the potential of renewable 
sources in the territory of Montenegro had showed significant wind potential, in addition to the hydro 
potentials and potentials of solar energy and biomass.  
 
4. Background authority for the subsidy (including identification of the l egislation under which it 
is granted)  
 
The Ministry of Economy is the background authority for the subsidy based on the following 
documents: the Law on Energy, the Decree on the tariff system for determining the incentive price 
of electricity from renewabl e energy sources and high efficiency cogeneration ("Official Gazette of 
Montenegro", No. 52/11, 28/14 and 79/15), the Decree on acquiring the status and accomplishing 
entitlements of the privileged producer electricity ("Official Gazette of Montenegro", No . 59/16), the 
Decree on incentive fees to encourage production of electricity from renewable energy sources and 
cogeneration ("Official Gazette of Montenegro", No. 33/16 and 3/17).  
 
5. Form of the subsidy  
 
The aid has been granted in the form of guaranteed  price, guaranteed purchase and release of 
balance responsibility.  
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  6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (to producers, exporters and others, through what 
mechanism, etc.)  
 
Pursuant to the legal possibilities provided for in the Law on Energy and aft er fulfilling all prescribed 
conditions the companies: "Hidroenergija Montenegro" d.o.o. Berane, “Kronor” d.o.o. Podgorica, 
“Synergy” d.o.o. Podgorica, “Hydro Bistrica” d.o.o. Podgorica, “Igma Energy” d.o.o. Andrijevica, 
“Krnovo Green Energy” d.o.o. and “N ord Energy” d.o.o. Andrijevica have gained the status of a 
privileged producer for 12 years. In accordance with the status of a privileged producer they have 
been entitled to use the aid.  
 
After acquiring the status of a privileged producer, the companies have signed the Electricity 
Purchase Agreement with the Montenegrin Electricity Market Operator, guarantying purchase at a 
defined price for 12 years.  
 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount of the annual amount 
budge ted for that subsidy  
 
Montenegro has determined the selling price of electricity produced in plants during the entire period 
of the purchase contract. Selling price has been determined in accordance with the Decree on tariff 
system for determining the incentive prices for electricit y produced from renewable energy sources 
and high efficient cogeneration . 
 
During 2018 the status of a privileged producer for small hydropower plants was acquired by two 
companies “Nord Energy” d.o.o. Andrijevica and “Hydro Bistrica” d.o.o. Podgorica. For  SHPP 
“Šeremet”, developed by “Nord Energy” d.o.o. Andrijevica, has determined the selling price of 
10,440 c€/kWh, and for SHPP “Bistrica” developed by “Hydro Bistrica” d.o.o. Podgorica has 
determined the selling price of 7,440 c€/kWh.  
 
The subsidy has rep resented the difference between the determined price and the market price.  
 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
 
The period, during which all the measures are to be implemented is 12 ye ars, beginning on the date 
when the Decision on acquiring the status of a privileged producer is issued.  
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
 
N/A. 
 
7  PROGRAMME FOR AWARDI NG GRANTS FOR INNOVA TIVE PROJECTS 2018 -2020  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
Programme for Awarding Grants for Innovative Projects 2018 -2020.  
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
2018.  
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
• Strengthening the competitiveness of Montenegri n companies by co -financing the 
development of innovative market -oriented products, services and technologies that have 
great potential for commercialization and market application;  
• Supporting the transfer of innovative ideas from scientific research insti tutions to the 
market, through cooperation with partners from the economy or through the opening of 
new enterprises / spin -off companies in Montenegro;  
• Strengthening human resources and creating new jobs.  
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  4. Background authority for the subsidy (including  identification of the legislation under which it 
is granted)  
 
The Ministry of Science is background authority for the subsidy. Subsidies are provided in line with 
the Law on Innovation Activities (OG MNE 42/16) and the Strategy of Innovation Activity (201 6-
2020) with the Action Plan within the Strategic Goal II “Strengthening the Instruments for 
Networking and Cooperation of Actors in the Innovation System".  
 
5. Form of the subsidy  
 
Grant.  
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (to producers, exporters and others, through what 
mechanism, etc.)  
 
Research institutions, higher education institutions and economic entities (innovation -
entrepreneurship center, business incubator, company, or part of the company) and registered in 
the Register of Inno vative Organizations.  
 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount of the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
 
The Ministry of Science provided support for 9 innovative projects in 2018 as a co -financier of 
innovative projects. Total support of the Ministry amounts to EUR 675,834.00, while contribution of 
the grant holders amounts EUR 389,495.00.00. Total value of the innovative projects is 
EUR 1,065,329.00.  
 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any time limits attached to  it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
 
The Programme is implemented through a Call for Awarding Grants for Innovative Projects (July -
September 2018), while the projects’ implementation will cover period 2019 -2020.  
 
9. Statistical data permitting an  assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
 
N/A. 
 
 
B. SUPPORT FOR FISHERY PRODUCTS  
1  SUPPORT TO DEVELOPME NT OF MARINE FISHERI ES AND MARICULTURE - 
MODERNIZATION OF PRO FESSIONAL FISHING FL EET FOR DEMERSAL RES OURCES  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
Support to development of marine fisheries and mariculture - Modernization of professional fishing 
fleet for demersal resources.  
 
2. Period covered by notification  
 
2018.  
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
Montenegro structural measures for improvement of the fishing fleet through achieving the following 
objectives:  
 
- modernization of the fishing fleet for demersal resources; and  
- improving the standards of safety at sea, work conditions and maintenance of hygiene 
and health standards.  
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  4. Background authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under which it 
is granted)  
 
The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.  
 
5. Form of the subsidy  
 
Support for modernization  of professional fishing fleet for demersal resources concerns co -financing 
for professional fishers (holders of the permits for commercial fishing) the costs of reconstruction of 
fishing vessels, replacement of engines, improvement of hygiene and health s tandards on board, 
supply of fishing tools and gear, as well as for electronic devices. The maximum contribution of 
budgetary funds has been up to 50% of the value of the invoice submitted, maximum up to 
EUR 10,000.00.  
 
The criteria for support have been d efined by a public call.  
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (to producers, exporters and others, through what 
mechanism, etc.)  
 
Professional fishers (holders of the permit for commercial fishing), with use of the fishing gear – 
trawl nets.  
 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount of the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
 
EUR 70,000.00.  
 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
 
One year.  
 
9. Statistic al data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
 
N/A. 
 
2  SUPPORT TO DEVELOPME NT OF MARINE FISHERI ES AND MARICULTURE - 
MODERNIZATION OF PRO FESSIONAL FISHING FL EET FOR PELAGIC RESO URCES  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
Support to development of marine fisheries and mariculture - Modernization of professional fishing 
fleet for pelagic resources.  
 
2. Period covered by notification  
 
2018.  
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
Montenegro structural measures for improvement of the fishing fleet  sector through achieving the 
following objectives:  
 
- modernization of professional fishing fleet for pelagic resources;  
- increase fishing efficiency; and  
- Improving the standards of s afety at sea, work conditions and maintenance of hygiene 
and health standards.  
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  4. Background authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under which it 
is granted)  
 
The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.  
 
5. Form of the subsidy  
 
Support for modernisation of professional fishing fleet for pelagic resources concerns co -financing 
for professional fishers (holders of the permits for commercial fishing) the costs of reconstruction of 
fishing vessels, replacement of engines, im provement of hygiene and health standards on board, 
supply of fishing tools and gear, as well as for electronic devices. The maximum contribution of 
budgetary funds has been up to 50% of the value of the invoice submitted, maximum up to 
EUR 10,000.00.  
 
The criteria for support have been defined by a public call.  
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (to producers, exporters and others, through what 
mechanism, etc.)  
 
Professional fishers (holders of the permit for commercial fishing), with use of the fish ing gear – 
purse seiners.  
 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount of the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
 
EUR 20,000. 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
 
One year.  
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
 
N/A. 
 
3  SUPPORT TO DEVELOPME NT OF MARINE FISHERI ES AND MARICULTURE - 
MODERNIZATION OF PRO FESSIONAL FISHING FL EET IN SMALL COMMERC IAL FISHING 
(VESSELS OF UP TO 10M L OA) 
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
Support to development of marine fisheries and mariculture - Modernization of professional fishing 
fleet in small commercial fishing (vessels of up to 10m LoA) . 
 
2. Period covered by notification  
 
2018.  
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
The objectives of this measure have been as follows:  
 
- improving the efficiency of catch and technique in small commercial fishing; and  
- modernization of existing vessels in small commercial fishing.  
 
4. Background authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under which it 
is granted)  
 
The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.  G/SCM/N/343/MNE  
 
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  5. Form of the subsidy  
 
Support to modernisation of existing fishing vessels of 3 to 10 m L OA in small commercial fishing 
concerns co -financing in costs of replacement of engines, reconstruction and adaptation of vessels, 
replacement of fishing tools to increase efficiency of catch, i.e. change for more selective tools. The 
maximum contribution of budgetary funds has been up to 50% of the value of the invoice submitted, 
maximum up to EUR 5,000.  
 
The criteria for support have been defined by a public call.  
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (to producers, exporters and others, through what 
mechanism, etc.)  
 
Professional fishers (holders of the permit for small commercial fishing).  
 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount of the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
 
EUR 70,000. 
 
8. Duration of the  subsidy and/or any time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
 
One year.  
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
 
N/A. 
 
4  SUPPORT TO DEVELOPME NT OF MARINE FISHERY  AND MARICULTURE - IMPROVIN G 
THE COMPETITIVENESS AND EFFICIENCY OF MA RICULTURE SECTOR  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
Support to development of marine fishery and mariculture - improving the competitiveness and 
efficiency of mariculture sector.  
 
2. Period covered by notification  
 
2018.  
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
- To improve the competitiveness and efficiency of the mariculture sector;  
- To introduce new technologies related to protection of farms against predators.  
 
4. Background authority for the subsidy ( including identification of the legislation under which it 
is granted)  
 
The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.  
 
5. Form of the subsidy  
 
Support to competitiveness and efficiency of the mariculture sector concerns: co -financing of fish 
and mollu sc farmers for reconstruction of farming sites; construction or reconstruction of facilities 
for storage of feed and equipment; supply of equipment for automation of the farming process; 
supply of equipment for improvement of hygiene in terms of food safet y and marketing of farmed 
products; reconstruction or supply of rafts for operations on the farming site; supply of protective 
nets in order to protect the farming sites against predators.  
 
Maximum share of budgetary funds has been up to 50% of the investm ent value.  
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  6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (to producers, exporters and others, through what 
mechanism, etc.)  
 
Business organisations and entrepreneurs holders of the mariculture permit.  
 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount of the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
 
EUR 35,000.00.  
 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
 
One year.  
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment o f the trade effects of the subsidy  
 
N/A. 
 
5  SUPPORT TO DEVELOPME NT OF MARINE FISHERY  AND MARICULTURE - SUSTAINABLE 
MANAGEMENT AND CONSE RVATION OF RESOURCES  OF FISH AND OTHER M ARINE 
ORGANISMS  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
Support to development of marine fishery and mariculture - sustainable management and 
conservation of resources of fish and other marine organisms . 
 
2. Period covered by notification  
 
2018.  
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
- Assessment of available resources of fish and other m arine organisms;  
- Monitoring of the status and assessment of sustainable use of fish and other marine 
organisms,  
- Collection and processing of data on catch, fleet and fishing effort, biological, 
environmental and socio -economic data in marine fishery,  
- Monit oring of population dynamics of fish, water quality and biomonitoring of waters in 
farming sites,  
- Functionality of the satellite monitoring system for fishing vessels of Montenegro (VMS),  
- Introduction of more selective fishing gear in order to protect fish  and other marine 
organisms and reduction of fishing costs,  
- Diversification of production in mariculture – introduction of new autochthonous species.  
 
4. Background authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under which it 
is granted)  
 
The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.  
 
5. Form of the subsidy  
 
Support has been provided to the Institute for Marine Biology, for implementation of the annual 
programme of data collection in marine fishery (DCF -DCRF), monitoring and biomonitoring of water 
quality for mariculture and assessment of bivalve mollusc resources in the Boka Kotorska Bay and 
supply of adult scallops to continue the project of experimental farming of Mediterranean scallop 
(Pecten jacobaeus).  
 
The support has b een provided for operators for provision of satellite and mobile communication 
services, for operation of the satellite system for monitoring of fishing vessels.  G/SCM/N/343/MNE  
 
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  6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (to producers, exporters and others, through what 
mechanism, etc.)  
 
Institute for Marine Biology, operators for satellite and mobile communication systems and Project 
of experimental farming of Mediterranean scallop.  
 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount of the annu al amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
 
EUR 103,000.00.  
 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
 
One year.  
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
 
N/A. 
 
6  SUPPORT TO DEVELOPME NT OF MARINE FISHERY  AND MARICULTURE - EQUIPPING OF 
FIRST LANDING SITES AND SETTING UP OF EL ECTRONIC DATA COLLEC TION SYSTEM AND 
TRACEABILITY IN SMAL L COASTAL FISHING  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
Support to development of mar ine fishery and mariculture - Equipping of first landing sites and 
setting up of electronic data collection system and traceability in small coastal fishing.  
 
2. Period covered by notification  
 
2018.  
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
- Assessment of available resources of fish and other marine organisms;  
- Monitoring of the situation and assessment of sustainable exploitation of fish and other 
marine organisms;  
- Collection and processing of data on catch, fleet and fishing effort in marine fish ery; 
- Setting up of a traceability system in the fishery sector;  
- Setting up of a system of electronic records in marine fishery.  
 
4. Background authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under which it 
is granted)  
 
The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.  
 
5. Form of the subsidy  
 
Supply and installation of equipment necessary for first landing sites in small coastal fishing and 
setting up of a data collection system.  
 
Measures and criteria for supply and installation of  the equipment necessary and setting up of a data 
collection system in marine fishery have been in line with the World Bank criteria.  
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (to producers, exporters and others, through what 
mechanism, etc.)  
 
Beneficiar ies have been defined in line with the criteria established by the Ministry of Agriculture and 
Rural Development.  
 
Also, holders of the permit for commercial fishing could apply for support.  G/SCM/N/343/MNE  
 
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  7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount of the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
 
EUR 600,000.00 . 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
 
One year.  
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
 
N/A. 
 
7  SUPPORT TO DEVELOPME NT OF FRESHWATER FIS HERY AND FRESHWATER 
AQUACULTURE - SUSTAI NABLE FRESHWATER FIS HERY MANAGEMENT  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
Support to development of freshwater fishery and freshwater aquaculture - sustainable freshwater 
fishery management . 
 
2. Period covered by notification  
 
2018.  
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
- Development of sports fishing tourism;  
- Strengthening control of sports fishing activities in order to protect and devel op fishery 
waters and fish stocks;  
- Reliable estimate of available fish stocks in freshwater fishery waters – fishery master 
plan; 
- Traceability of fishery products.  
 
4. Background authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under which it 
is granted)  
 
The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.  
 
5. Form of the subsidy  
 
Support to users of fish stocks and to the Association for organization of sports fishery events, aimed 
at promoting sports fishery tourism.  
Support to development of protection and preservation of fishery waters.  
Support to a scientific institution that the Ministry authorises for development of fishery master plan.  
Support to holders of permit for commercial fishing for supply of devices for keeping ele ctronic 
records on sale (up to 50% of value of the device).  
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (to producers, exporters and others, through what 
mechanism, etc.)  
 
- Association of sports fishing organizations of Montenegro and users of fish stocks  
- Scientific institution authorised by the Ministry  
- Holders of the permit for commercial fishing.  
 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount of the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
 
EUR 50,000.00.  
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  8. Duration of the  subsidy and/or any time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
 
One year.  
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
 
N/A. 
 
8  SUPPORT TO DEVELOPME NT OF FRESHWATER FIS HERY AND FRESHWATER 
AQUACULTURE - STRENG THENING COMPETITIVEN ESS AND EFFICIENCY O F FRESHWATER 
AQUACULTURE SECTOR  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
Support to development of freshwater fishery and freshwater aquaculture - Strengthening 
competitiveness and efficiency of freshwater aquaculture sector . 
 
2. Period covered by notification  
 
2018.  
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
- Strengthening competitiveness and efficiency of freshwater aquaculture sector;  
- Introducing new technologies for protection of f arming sites against predators.  
 
4. Background authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under which it 
is granted)  
 
The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.  
 
5. Form of the subsidy  
 
Support to strengthening the competitiveness and efficiency of the freshwater aquaculture sector 
concerns co -financing for fish farmers for reconstruction of the farming sites; construction or 
reconstruction of facilities for storage of feed and equipment; supply of equipment for auto mation 
of the farming process; supply of equipment for improvement of hygiene in terms of food safety and 
marketing of farmed products; supply of protective nets or other technical solutions in order to 
protect the farming sites against predators.  
 
Maximum  share of budgetary funds has been up to 50% of the investment value.  
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (to producers, exporters and others, through what 
mechanism, etc.)  
 
Business organisations and entrepreneurs that have authorisation for aquac ulture issued by the 
Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.  
 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount of the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
 
EUR 45,000. 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any time limit s attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
 
One year.  
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy   
 
N/A. G/SCM/N/343/MNE  
 
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  9  SUPPORT TO DEVELOPME NT OF MARINE FISHERY  AND FRESHWATER AQUA CULTURE - 
DIRECT PAYMENTS IN AQUACULTURE  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
Support to development of marine fishery and freshwater aquaculture - Direct payments in 
aquaculture . 
 
2. Period covered by notification  
 
2018.  
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
- Increase the competitiveness of freshwater aquaculture production and creation of 
competitive farmers,  
- Full use of all available production capacities,  
- Improvement of business operations, and  
- Increase of total aquaculture production.  
 
4. Background authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under which it 
is granted)  
 
The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.  
 
5. Form of the subsidy  
 
Business organisations and entrepreneurs holding authorisation for aquaculture have been eligible 
to apply for support, which has been received exclusively for production from own farming site. 
Amount of support has been set based on the area of the farming site stated in the authorisation for 
aquaculture and based on average production for the past two  years (balance sheets for 2016 and 
2017) as follows:  
 
• 3.0 €/m2 of reported usable area of the farming site if the average of all fish size 
structures produced was above 22 kg/m2 
• 2.5 €/m2 of reported usable area of the farming site if the average of all fi sh size 
structures produced was above 22 -17 kg/m2 
• 2.0 €/m2 of reported usable area of the farming site if the average of all fish size 
structures produced was between 17 and 12 kg/m2 
• 1.5 €/m2 of reported usable area of the farming site if the average of a ll fish size 
structures produced was below 12 kg/m2 
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (to producers, exporters and others, through what 
mechanism, etc.)  
 
Business organisations and entrepreneurs that have authorisation for aquaculture issued by the 
Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.  
 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount of the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
 
EUR 50,000.0 0. 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
 
One year.  
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
 
N/A. 
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