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Committee on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures  Original: English  
 
 
SUBSIDIES  
NEW AND FULL NOTIFICATION PURSUANT TO ARTICLE XVI:1 OF THE  
GATT 1994 AND ARTICLE 25 OF THE AGREEMENT ON  
SUBSIDIES AND COUNTERVAILING MEASURES  
ALBANIA  
The following notification, dated 30 October 2020, is being circulated at the request of the delegation 
of Albania.  
 
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In accordance with Article 25.1 of the Agreement on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures and 
under Article XVI of the GATT 1994, the Government of Albania is notifying to the Commi ttee on 
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures,  the scheme of subsidies programs as follows:  
1) "On excise duty exemptions for fuel oil, utilized on energy generation by 
thermo power plants with capacity more than 5 MW"  
2) "On defining the conditions and procedures for the reimbursement of fuel 
excise, consumed in heating greenhouses for industrial and agro industrial 
productions manufacturing, used for technological needs of production"  
3) "On deferral of VAT payment for imported machineries and equipment " 
4) Albanian Competitiveness Fund  
5) Albanian Start Up Fund  
6) Creative Economy Fund  
7) Innovation Fund  
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  1  "ON EXCISE DUTY EXEMPTIONS FOR FUEL OIL, UTILIZED ON ENERGY GENERATION BY 
THERMO POWER PLANTS WITH CAPACITY MORE THAN 5 MW"  
1. Title of the subsidy  
The scheme "On exci se duty exemptions for fuel oil, utilized on energy generation by thermo power 
plants with capacity more than 5 MW".  
2. Period covered by notification  
Year 2010 -June 2020 . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The scheme aims to create facilities for  undertakings for electricity generation from power plants 
with a capacity not less than 5 MW, to ensure the fulfilment of energy demands in Albania.  
4. Background authority for the subsidy  
Ministry of Economy, Trade and Energy, the Department of Electricity  and Energy  Policies.  
Ministry of Finance and Economy.  
The responsible authority for the implementations of the scheme has been the General Directorate 
of Taxation until October 2012. On October 2012, it entered into force the new law on excise (law 
no.61/2 012), according to which the responsible institution for excise was appointed the General 
Directorate of Customs.  
• Law No. 8987 dated  24.12.2002 "On creating facilities for the establishment of new 
electrical energy generation resources" ; 
• Law No. 9765 dated  09.07.2007 "On some amendment of law nr. 8976, dated  
12.12.2002 "On excise" amended ; 
• Council of Minister Decision No.839, dated  05.12.2007 "On conditions and procedures 
defining for the paid excise reimbursement and custom duty exemption  for machinery 
and equipment, used from electrical energy generation resources, with the installed 
capacity not less than 5 MW" ; 
• Law no. 61/2012 "On Excise in the Republic of Albania "; 
• Council of Ministers Decision no. 612, dated 05.09.2012  "On implementing provisions 
for the law on excise ". 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Excise duty reimbursement.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
All juridical (legal) persons, local and foreign, building electrical energy generation resources, with 
installed capacit y not less than 5 MW.  
7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount or the annual amount budget for the subsidy  
For the year 2010 the reimbursement amount is 262,428,299 ALL. From 2011 and up to now, no 
reimbursement is done.  G/SCM/N/220/ALB/Suppl.1 • G/SCM/N/253/ALB/Rev.1 • G/SCM/N/284/ALB/Rev.1 • 
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  8. Duration of the subsidy  
No deadline . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects on the subsidy  
Not available.  
2  "ON DEFINING THE CONDITIONS AND PROCEDURES FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OF 
FUEL EXCISE, CONSUMED IN HEATING GREENHOUSES FOR INDUSTRIAL AND AGRO 
INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTIONS MANUF ACTURING, USED FOR TECHNOLOGICAL NEEDS OF 
PRODUCTION"  
1. Title of the subsidy  
The scheme "On defining the conditions and procedures for the reimbursement of fuel excise, 
consumed in heating greenhouses for industrial and agro industrial productions manufactur ing, used 
for technological needs of production."  
2. Period covered by notification  
From the year 2010  - June 2020.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The objective is to facilitate the undertakings, which will use fuel for technological purposes in 
manufacturing industry.  
4. Background authority for the subsidy  
Ministry of Finance, the General Department of Macroeconomic and Fiscal Policies.  
The responsible authority for the implementations of the scheme has been the General Directorate 
of Taxation u ntil October 2012. On October 2012, it entered into force the new law on excise 
(law no.61/2012), according to which the responsible institution for excise was charged the 
General  Directorate of Customs . 
• Law No. 9765 dated  09.07.2007 "On some amendment of law nr. 8976, dated  
12.12.2002 "On excise" amended ; 
• Council of Ministers Decision no. 1158, dated 13.8.2008 "On defining the conditions and 
procedures for the reimbursement of fuel excise, consumed in heating greenhouses f or 
industrial and agro industrial productions manufacturing, used for technological needs 
of production ". 
• Law no. 61/2012 "On Excise in the Republic of Albania "; 
• Council of Ministers Decision no. 612, dated 05.09.2012  "On implementing provisions 
for the la w on excise ", article 43 "Reimbursement on heating greenhouses for industrial 
and ago industrial productions manufacturing ". 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Excise duty reimbursement.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
All juridical persons, local and foreign, wh ich use fuel (mazut and solar) during the manufacturing 
process.  G/SCM/N/220/ALB/Suppl.1 • G/SCM/N/253/ALB/Rev.1 • G/SCM/N/284/ALB/Rev.1 • 
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  7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount or the annual amount budget for the subsidy  
a) For the year 2010 the reimbursement amount is ALL 62,891,361 ; 
b) For the year 2011 the reimbursement amount is  ALL 152,993,567 ; 
c) For the year 2012 the reimbursement amount is ALL 68,881,180 ; 
d) For the year 2013 the reimbursement amount is ALL 86,206 ; 
e) For the year 2014 the reimbursement amount is ALL 178,923 ; 
f) For the year 2015 the reimbursement amount is ALL 25,273 ; 
g) For the year 2016 the reimbursement amount is ALL 214,003,000 ; 
h) For the year 2017 the reimbursement amount is ALL 244,466,000 ; 
i) For the year 2018 the reimbursement amount is ALL 1,071,595,000 ; 
j) For the year 2019 the reimbursement amount is ALL 1,532,503 ; 
k) For th e January -June 2020 the reimbursement amount is ALL 201,064,000 . 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
The reimbursement scheme has been proportional:  
• Up to 31 December 2014, the reimbursement of excise was 100% of the excise paid for 
the fuel ; 
• From 1 January 2015, the reimbursement was done for 80% of the paid excise;  
• From 1 January 2016 up to now, the reimbursement was done for 50% of the paid 
excise . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects on the subsidy  
Not available.  
3  "ON DEFERRAL OF VAT PA YMENT FOR IMPORTED MACHINERIES AND EQUIPMENT S" 
1. Title of the subsidy  
The scheme "On deferral of VAT payment for imported machineries and equipments".  
2. Period covered by notification  
From the year 2011 -2012. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The objective is to facilitate business investments in Albania.  
4. Background authority for the subsidy  
Ministry of Finance.  
Law No. 9856 dated  26.12.2007 "On some amendment of law nr.7928, dated  27.04.1995 "On VAT".  G/SCM/N/220/ALB/Suppl.1 • G/SCM/N/253/ALB/Rev.1 • G/SCM/N/284/ALB/Rev.1 • 
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  5. Form of the subsidy  
Deferral of VAT payment fo r a 12 months period.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
All undertakings which import machineries and equipments for investment purpose.  
7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount or the annual amount budget for the subsidy  
For the year 2011 the reimbursem ent amount is 1,307,042,516 ALL . 
For the year 2012 the reimbursement amount is 1,343,657,592 ALL  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
The subsidy is terminated with the approval of the law no. 125/2012 "On some amendment of law 
nr.7928, dated  27.04.1995 "On VAT", published at the official gazette no.177, page:10607, 
Approval  dated  20.12.2012.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects on the subsidy  
Not available.  
4  ALBANIAN COMPETITIVEN ESS FUND  2016 - 2018  
4.1  Albanian Competitiveness Fund (2016)  
1. Title of the subsidy  
Albanian Competitiveness Fund . 
2. Period covered by notification  
Year 2016 . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The purpose of the scheme is to increase the competitiveness of Albanian SME -s, through 
improvement of their product and management qualities, delivering of products with high market 
standards, and their integration into Regional and European markets.  
4. Background authority for the subsidy  
• Ministry of Economic Development, Trade and Entrepreneurship ; 
• Albanian  Development Investment agency, AIDA ; 
• DCM Nr. 24, dat ed 20.1.2016 "The Competitiveness fund". 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant with cost sharing (up to 70%) . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Small a nd medium size undertakings . G/SCM/N/220/ALB/Suppl.1 • G/SCM/N/253/ALB/Rev.1 • G/SCM/N/284/ALB/Rev.1 • 
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  7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount or the annual amount budget for the subsidy  
For the year 2016 the reimbursement amount is 31,21 mln ALL.  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
3 years . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects on the subsidy  
28 beneficiary undertakings (SME) . 
4.2  Albanian Competitiveness Fund (2017)  
1. Title of the subsidy  
Albanian Competitiveness Fund . 
2. Period covered by notification  
Year 2017 . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The purpose of the scheme is to increase the competitiveness of Albanian SME -s, through 
improvement of their product and management qualities, delivering of products with high market 
standards, and their integration into Regional and European markets.  
4. Backgrou nd authority for the subsidy  
• Ministry of Economic Development, Trade and Entrepreneurship;  
• Albanian Development Investment agency, AIDA;  
• DCM Nr. 24, dat ed 20.1.2016 "The Competitiveness fund". 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant with cost sharing (up to 70%) . 
6. To wh om and how the subsidy is provided  
Small and medium size undertakings . 
7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount or the annual amount budget for the subsidy  
For the year 2017 the reimbursement amount is  8,32 mln ALL.  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
3 years . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects on the subsidy  
6 beneficiary undertakings (SME) . G/SCM/N/220/ALB/Suppl.1 • G/SCM/N/253/ALB/Rev.1 • G/SCM/N/284/ALB/Rev.1 • 
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  4.3  Albanian Competitiveness Fund (2018)  
1. Title of the subsidy  
Albanian Competitiveness Fund . 
2. Period covered by notification  
Year 2018 . 
3. Policy object ive and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The purpose of the scheme is to increase the competitiveness of Albanian SME -s, through 
improvement of their product and management qualities, delivering of products with high market 
standards, and their integration into R egional and European markets.  
4. Background authority for the subsidy  
• Ministry of Finance and Economy ; 
• Albanian  Development Investment Agency, AIDA;  
• DCM Nr. 24, dated  20.1.2016 "The Competitiveness fund". 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant with cost sharing (up to 70%) . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Small and medium size undertakings . 
7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount or the annual amount budget for the subsidy  
For the year 2018 the reimbursement amount is 17,68 mln ALL.  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
3 years . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects on the subsidy  
15 beneficiary undertakings (SME) . 
4.4  Albanian Competitiveness Fund (2019)  
1. Title of the subsidy  
Albanian Competitiveness Fund . 
2. Period covered by notification  
Year 2019 . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The purpose of the scheme is to increase the competitiveness of Albanian SME -s, through 
improvement of their product and management qualities, delivering of products with high market 
standards, and their integratio n into Regional and European markets.  G/SCM/N/220/ALB/Suppl.1 • G/SCM/N/253/ALB/Rev.1 • G/SCM/N/284/ALB/Rev.1 • 
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  4. Background authority for the subsidy  
• Ministry of Finance and Economy ; 
• Albanian  Development Investment agency, AIDA ; 
• Order of MFE no. 1 02/2019 "The Competitiveness fund". 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant with cost sharing (up to 70%) . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Small and medium size undertakings . 
7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount or the annual amount budget for the subsidy  
For the year 2019 the reimbursement amount is 32,97 mln ALL.  
8. Duration of the s ubsidy  
3 years . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects on the subsidy  
29 beneficiary undertakings (SME) . 
5  ALBANIAN START UP FUND  2014 - 2017  
5.1  Albanian Start Up Fund (2016)  
1. Title of the subsidy  
Albanian Start Up Fund . 
2. Period covered by notification  
Year 201 6. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The purpose of the scheme is to support the newly established businesses "Start -Up" in Albania, 
through direct financial subsidies for this category of business by improving the operating conditions 
for a sustainable economic development and job creation.  
4. Background authority for the subsidy  
• Ministry of Economic Development, Trade and Entrepreneurship ; 
• Albanian  Development Investment Agency, AIDA ; 
• DCM no. 593, date d 10.04 .2014 "Start up ". 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant with cost sharing (up to 70%) . G/SCM/N/220/ALB/Suppl.1 • G/SCM/N/253/ALB/Rev.1 • G/SCM/N/284/ALB/Rev.1 • 
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  6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Small and medium size undertakings . 
7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount or the annual amount budget for the subsidy  
For the year 201 6 the reimbur sement amount is 9,77 mln ALL.  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
3 years . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects on the subsidy  
33 beneficiary undertakings (SME) . 
5.2  Albanian Start Up Fund (2017)  
1. Title of the subsidy  
Albanian Start Up Fund . 
2. Period covered by notification  
Year 2017 . 
3. Policy objective and/or  purpose of the subsidy  
The purpose of the scheme is to support the newly established businesses "Start -Up" in Albania, 
through direct financial subsidies for this category of business by imp roving the operating conditions 
for a sustainable economic development and job creation.  
4. Background authority for the subsidy  
• Ministry of Economic Development, Trade and Entrepreneurship ; 
• Albanian  Development Investment Agency, AIDA ; 
• DCM no.593, date d 10.04.2014 "Start up ". 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant with cost sharing (up to 70%) . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Small and medium size undertakings . 
7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount or the annual amount budget for the subsidy  
For the year 2017 the reimbursement amount is 5,4 mln ALL.  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
3 years . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects on the subsidy  
18 beneficiary undertakings (SME) . G/SCM/N/220/ALB/Suppl.1 • G/SCM/N/253/ALB/Rev.1 • G/SCM/N/284/ALB/Rev.1 • 
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  5.3  Albanian Start Up Fund (2018)  
1. Title of the subsidy  
Albanian Start Up Fund . 
2. Period covered by notification  
Year 2018 . 
3. Policy objective and/or  purpose of the subsidy  
The purpose of the scheme is to support the newly established businesses "Start -Up" in Albania, 
through direct financial subsidies for this category of business by improving the operating conditions 
for a sustainable economic development and job creation.  
4. Background authority for the subsidy  
• Ministry of Finance and Economy ; 
• Albanian  Development Investment Agency, AIDA ; 
• DCM 210, dated  20.4.2018 "Start up F und". 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant with cost sharing (up to 70%) . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Small and medium size undertakings . 
7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount or the annual amount budget for the subsidy  
For the year 2018 the reimbursement amount is 7 mln ALL.  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
3 years . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects on the subsidy  
14 beneficiary undertakings (SME) . 
5.4  Albanian Start Up Fund (2019)  
1. Title of the subsidy  
Albanian Start Up Fund. 
2. Period covered by notification  
Year 2019 . 
3. Policy objective and/or  purpose of the subsidy  
The purpose of the scheme is to support the newly established businesses "Start -Up" in Albania, 
through direct financial subsidies for this category of business by improving the operating conditions 
for a sustainable economic development and job creation.  G/SCM/N/220/ALB/Suppl.1 • G/SCM/N/253/ALB/Rev.1 • G/SCM/N/284/ALB/Rev.1 • 
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  4. Background authority for the subsidy  
• Ministry of Finance and Economy ; 
• Albanian  Development Investment agency, AIDA ; 
• DCM 210, dated  20.4.2018 "Start up Fund ". 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant with cost sharing (up to 70%) . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Small and medium size undertakings . 
7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount or the annual amount budget for the subsidy  
For the year 2019 the reimbursement amount is  9,15 mln ALL.  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
3 years . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects on the subsidy  
19 beneficiary undertakings (SME) . 
6  CREATIVE ECONOMY FUND  2013 - 2016  
6.1  Creative Economy Fund (2016)  
1. Title of the subsidy  
Albanian Creative Economy Fund (handycraft).  
2. Period covered by notification  
Year 2016 . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The purpose of the fund is the development of the handicraft sector in Albania, creating a favourable 
environment for more  sustainable economic activities and creation of new jobs.  
4. Background authority for the subsidy  
• Ministry of Economic Development, Trade and Entrepreneurship ; 
• Albanian  Development Investment Agency, AIDA;  
• DCM nr. 954, dated  5.9.2012  "Creative economy fund ". 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant with cost sharing (up to 80%) . G/SCM/N/220/ALB/Suppl.1 • G/SCM/N/253/ALB/Rev.1 • G/SCM/N/284/ALB/Rev.1 • 
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  6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Small and medium size undertakings . 
7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount or the annual amount budget for the subsidy  
For the year 2016 the reimbursement amoun t is 9,93 mln ALL.  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
3 years . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects on the subsidy  
20 beneficiary undertakings (SME).  
6.2  Creative Economy Fund (2017)  
1. Title of the subsidy  
Albanian Creative Economy Fund (handycraft).  
2. Period covered by notification  
Year 2017 . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The purpose of the fund is the development of the handicraft sector in Albania, creating a favorable 
environment for more sustainable economic activities and creation of new jobs.  
4. Background authority for the subsidy  
• Ministry of Economic Development, Trade and Entrepreneurship ; 
• Albanian  Development Investment agency, AIDA;  
• DCM no. 15, dated  11.1.2017 "Creative economy fund ". 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant with cost sharing (up to 80%) . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Small and medium size undertakings . 
7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount or the annual amount budget for the subsidy  
For the year 2017 the reimbursement amount is 0,9 mln ALL.  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
3 years . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects on the subsidy  
2 beneficiary undertakings (SME) . G/SCM/N/220/ALB/Suppl.1 • G/SCM/N/253/ALB/Rev.1 • G/SCM/N/284/ALB/Rev.1 • 
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  6.3  Creative Economy Fund (201 8) 
1. Title of the subsidy  
Albanian Creative Economy Fund (handycraft).  
2. Period covered by notification  
Year 20 18. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The purpose of the fund is the development of the handicraft sector in Albania, creating a favorable 
environment for more sustainable economic activities and creation of new jobs. 
4. Background authority for the subsidy  
• Ministry of Economic Development, Trade and Entrepreneurship ; 
• Albanian  Development Investment agency, AIDA;  
• DCM no. 15, dated  11.1.2017 "Creative economy fund ". 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant with cost sharing (up to 80%) . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Small and medium size undertakings . 
7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount or the annual amount budget for the subsidy  
For the year 201 8 the reimbursement amount is 6 mln ALL.  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
3 years . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects on the subsidy  
13 beneficiary undertakings (SME) . 
6.4  Creative Economy Fund (201 9) 
1. Title of the subsidy  
Albanian Creative Economy Fund (handycraft).  
2. Period covered by notification  
Year 201 9. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The purpose of the fund is the development of the handicraft sector in Albania, creating a favorable 
environment for more sustainable economic activities and creation of new jobs.  G/SCM/N/220/ALB/Suppl.1 • G/SCM/N/253/ALB/Rev.1 • G/SCM/N/284/ALB/Rev.1 • 
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  4. Background authority for the subsidy  
• Ministry of Economic Development, Trade and Entrepreneurship ; 
• Albanian  Development Investment agency, AIDA;  
• DCM no. 15, dated  11.1.2017 "Creative economy fund ". 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant with cost sharing (up to 80%) . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is  provided  
Small and medium size undertakings . 
7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount or the annual amount budget for the subsidy  
For the year 201 9 the reimbursement amount is 9,97 mln ALL.  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
3 years . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects on the subsidy  
20 beneficiary undertakings (SME) . 
7  INNOVATION FUND  2015 - 2017  
7.1  Albanian Innovation Fund (2016)  
1. Title of the subsidy  
Albanian Innovation Fund . 
2. Period covered by notification  
Year 2016 . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The Innovation Fund aims to strengthen local enterprises, to improve technology and to promote 
innovation.  
4. Background authority for the subsidy  
• Ministry of Economic Development, Trade and Entrepreneurship ; 
• Albanian  Development Investment Agency, AIDA;  
• DCM no. 406, dated  13.5.2015  "Innovation Fund ". 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant with cost sharing (up to 50%). G/SCM/N/220/ALB/Suppl.1 • G/SCM/N/253/ALB/Rev.1 • G/SCM/N/284/ALB/Rev.1 • 
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  6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Small and medium size undertakings . 
7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount or the annual amount budget for the subsidy  
For the year 2016 the reimbursement amount is 1,91 mln ALL.  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
3 years . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects on the subsidy  
5 beneficiary undertakings (SME).  
7.2  Albanian Innovation Fund (2017)  
1. Title of the subsidy  
Albanian Innovation Fund.  
2. Period covered by notification  
Year 201 7. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The Innovation Fund aims to strengthen local enterprises, to improve technology and to p romote 
innovation.  
4. Background authority for the subsidy  
• Ministry of Finance and Economy ; 
• Albanian  Development Investment agency, AIDA;  
• DCM no. 406, dated  13.5.2015  "Innovation Fund ". 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant with cost sharing (up to 50%). 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Small and medium size undertakings . 
7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount or the annual amount budget for the subsidy  
For the year 201 7 the reimbursement amount is ,4 mln ALL.  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
3 years . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects on the subsid y 
1 beneficiary undertakings (SME) . G/SCM/N/220/ALB/Suppl.1 • G/SCM/N/253/ALB/Rev.1 • G/SCM/N/284/ALB/Rev.1 • 
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  7.3  Albanian Innovation Fund (201 8) 
1. Title of the subsidy  
Albanian Innovation Fund.  
2. Period covered by notification  
Year 201 8. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The Innovation Fund aims to strengthen local enterprises, to improve technology and to promote 
innovation.  
4. Background authority for the subsidy  
• Ministry of Finance and Economy ; 
• Albanian  Development I nvestment agency, AIDA;  
• DCM no. 211, dated  20.4.2018  "Innovation Fund ". 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant with cost sharing (up to 50%). 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Small and medium size undertakings . 
7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount or the annual amount budget for the subsidy  
For the year 201 8 the reimbursement amount is 2,79 mln ALL.  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
3 years . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects on the subsid y 
6 beneficiary undertakings (SME) . 
7.4  Albanian Innovation Fund (201 9) 
1. Title of the subsidy  
Albanian Innovation Fund.  
2. Period covered by notification  
Year 201 7. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The Innovation Fund aims to strengthen local enterpris es, to improve technology and to promote 
innovation.  G/SCM/N/220/ALB/Suppl.1 • G/SCM/N/253/ALB/Rev.1 • G/SCM/N/284/ALB/Rev.1 • 
G/SCM/N/315/ALB • G/SCM/N/343/ALB  
 
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  4. Background authority for the subsidy  
• Ministry of Finance and Economy ; 
• Albanian  Development Investment agency, AIDA;  
• DCM no. 211, dated  20.4.2018  "Innovation Fund ". 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant with cost sh aring (up to 50%). 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Small and medium size undertakings . 
7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount or the annual amount budget for the subsidy  
For the year 201 7 the reimbursement amount is 14,81  mln ALL.  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
3 years . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects on the subsid y 
26 beneficiary undertakings (SME) . 
 
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