G/SCM/N/401/MNE/Suppl.2  
 
24 November  2023 
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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 .1 OF THE AGREEMENT ON  
SUBSIDIES AND COUNTERVAILING MEASURES  
MONTENEGRO  
Supplement  
The following communication , dated and received on 16 November  2023, is being circulated at the 
request of the delegation of Montenegro . 
 
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Contents  
I NON -FISHERIES PROGRAMMES  ................................ ................................ ....................  3 
1   PROGRAMME FOR DEVELOPMENT OF THE MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY FOR 2022  ................  3 
2   PROGRAMME LINE FOR THE INTRODUCTION OF INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS  .....................  4 
3   PROGRAMME LINE FOR THE CIRCULAR ECONOMY SUPPORT  ................................ ...............  5 
4   PROGRAMME LINE FOR CRAFTS DEVELOPMENT AND PROMOTION FOR 2022  ........................  6 
5   PROGRAMME LINE FOR THE SUPPORT OF DIGITALIZATION  ................................ ................  7 
6   PROGRAMME LINE FOR SUPPORTING OF INTERNATIONALIZATION  ................................ ...... 9 
7   PROGRAMME LINE FOR THE PURCHASE OF HIGH VALUE EQUIPMENT  ................................  10 
8   PROGRAMME LINE FOR THE SMALL INVESTMENT SUPPORT  ................................ ..............  11 
9   PROGRAMME  LINE FOR PROVIDING THE MENTORING SERVICE  ................................ .........  12 
10   ANNUAL PLAN OF THE INVESTMENT AND DEVELOPMENT FUND OF MONTENEGRO  .............  14 
11   ELECTRICITY PRODUCED FROM RENEWABLE RESOURCES  ................................ ..............  15 
12   GRANTS FOR INNOVATION PROJECT  ................................ ................................ ............  19 
II SUPPORT FOR FISHERIES PRODUCTS  ................................ ................................ ....... 21 
1   MODERNIZATION OF PROFESSIONAL FISHING FLEET FOR DEMERSAL RESOURCES  .............  21 
2   MODERNIZATION OF PROFESSIONAL FISHING FLEET FOR PELAGIC RESOURCES  ................  22 
3   MODERNIZATION OF PROFESSIONAL FISHING FLEET IN SMALL -SCALE COMMERCIAL FISHING
 ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ..... 22 
4   IMPROVEMENT OF COMPETITIVENESS AND EFFICIENCY OF MARICULTURE SECTOR  ............  23 
5   SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT AND CONSERVATION OF FISHERY RESOURCES AND OTHER 
MARINE ORGANISMS  ................................ ................................ ................................ ........  24 
6   MANAGEMENT OF THE FISHERIES MONITORING AND CONTROL SYSTEM (FMC)  ..................  25 G/SCM/N/401/MNE/Suppl.2  
 
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  7   MIDAS 2 – COMPONENT 3 MODERNISATION OF THE FISHERIES SECTOR  ...........................  26 
8   DIRECT PAYMENTS IN MARICULTURE – BIVALVE MOLLUSCS FARMING  ..............................  27 
9   SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT OF FRESHWATER FISHERY  ................................ ..................  28 
10   DEVELOPMENT OF COMMERCIAL FISHING IN LAKE SKADAR  ................................ ...........  29 
11   STRENG THENING COMPETITIVENESS AND EFFICIENCY OF THE FRESHWATER AQUACULTURE 
SECTOR  ................................ ................................ ................................ ..........................  30 
12   DIRECT PAYME NTS IN AQUACULTURE  ................................ ................................ ..........  31 
 
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  I NON -FISHERIES PROGRAMMES  
1  PROGRAMME FOR DEVELOPMENT OF THE MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY FOR 2022  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Programme for Development of Manufacturing Industry for 2022.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2022. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The aim of the Programme for Development of Manufacturing Industry for 2022  is increasing 
production capacity, optimal utilization of resources, improving energy efficiency, reducing 
production costs, diversifying and developing products and services with greater added value, 
increasing innovation capacity, product quality and jo b creation with purchase of equipment.  
The specific objectives of the Programme were:  
• encouraging investments in the modernization of the manufacturing industry,  
• increase in the number of employees, and  
• increase the productivity of the manufacturing indust ry. 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Background authority for the subsidy has been the Ministry of Economic Development  and Tourism 
of Montenegro in cooperation with the Invest ment and Development Fund of Montenegro and 
Commercial banks, based on the Industrial Policy of Montenegro 2019 –2023, Action plan for 
implementation of Industrial Policy 2022 and Montenegro Economic Reform Programme 2023 -2025.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grants.  The amount of non -refundable support as a cover of part of the eligible costs of procurement 
of equipment through the loan, is in the amount of up to 30 -40% of the net invoiced value of 
equipment (from EUR 4,000.00, up to EUR 80,000.00 for new equipment an d from 3,000.00, up to 
EUR 60,000.00 for used equipment) For the enterprises that are doing business in less developed 
municipalities of Montenegro the percentage of grant support is increased by 10%, thus grant is 
provided from 4,000.00, up to EUR 100,000 .00. 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided   
Registered micro, small and medium -sized companies and entrepreneurs who have been in the 
business in manufacturing industry since end of 2021 and whose registered principal activity in the 
Commercila Court of Montenegro and who fulfill all required conditions of the Programme. In 2022. 
the Ministry received 17 applications from the enterprises operating in manufacturing sector. After 
checking the documentation and fulfillment of conditions of the Programme, the  Commission of the 
Ministry of Economic Development and Tourism approved 13 applications in accordance with the 
Programme procedure, rules and conditions in amount of EUR 805,897.88 support by the Ministry 
of Economic Development and Tourism. The equipment  worth EUR 1,929,382.00 was purchased.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount o r 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 assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
N/A. 
2   PROGRAMME LINE FOR THE INTRODUCTION OF INTER NATIONAL STANDARDS   
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Programme Line for the Introduction of International Standards.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2022.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
The goal of the International Standards program line is to provide support to entrepreneurs, micro, 
small and medium -sized enterprises, especially from less developed local self -government units, 
primarily from the northern region, to increase as much as p ossible their competitiveness, primarily 
through alignment with the requirements of international standards relating to products/services 
and support for accreditation for assessment of conformity. Specific objectives: increasing the 
competitiveness of bus iness entities and their products/services on domestic and international 
markets; harmonization of products/services with international standards; increasing exports; 
reducing regional disparities; development of consulting services.  
4. Background and authori ty for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Development Strategy of micro, small and medium enterprises in Montenegro 2018 -2022, Economic 
Reform Programme for the period 2022 -2024, Industrial policy of Montene gro 2019 -2023, Smart 
Specialization Strategy of Montenegro 2019 -2024, National Strategy for Sustainable Development 
by 2030, Montenegro Women's Entrepreneurship Development Strategy 2021 -2024, Strategy for 
lifelong entrepreneurial learning of Montenegro 20 20-2024, Industrial strategy for a globally 
competitive, green and digital Europe.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
The principle is that the company finances 100% of all costs until the completion of the activity for 
which he competes, and then after submitting docume ntation proving the expenditure of funds the 
contracted activities, by the Ministry of Economic Development approves a refund Up to 70% for 
micro and small enterprises and up to 60% for medium -sized enterprises the amount of eligible 
costs without VAT, and  in the maximum amount for implementation and certification/recertification 
up to EUR 3,000.00 excluding VAT. Maximum amount that can be allocated for the activity of 
implementing the standard is up to EUR 1,800.00 excluding VAT, while the maximum amount t hat 
can be allocated for activitiescertification/recertification of standards is up to 1,200.00 without VAT, 
and in accordance with defined percentage of support.  
If a company has a minimum of 50% ownership, women and/or persons up to 35 years of age, as 
well as economic companies operating in local self -government units (LSUs) with index development 
up to 100% maximum support is up to 80% costs without VAT, i.e. in the maximum amount up to 
EUR 4,000.00. Maximum amount which can be allocated for standard im plementation activities is 
up to EUR 2,400.00 without VAT, while the maximum amount that can be allocated for 
certification/recertification the standard is up to 1,600.00 without VAT in accordance with the defined 
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  The condition is t hat in the last six months until the date of publication of the Public Invitation there 
was no change in the structure of ownership, as well as in the change of address of the Company's 
headquarters (within the framework of other units of local self -govern ment).  
Special support will be directed to legal entities wishing to be accredited or the existing certification 
bodies that want to expand the scope of accreditation, where the maximum the amount of support 
for preparation and accreditation activities is up to 4,000.00 without VAT. Support for micro and 
small enterprises is 70%, or up to 60% for medium -sized enterprises. the company, and if in the 
founding structure of the company is owned by at least 50%, women and/or persons up to 35 years 
of age, as wel l as companies that are registered and perform activities in local units self -government 
with a development index of up to 100% the intensity of maximum support up to 80% of eligible 
costs excluding VAT, and in accordance with the defined percentage suppor t. The condition is that 
in the last six months until the date of publication of the Public Call there were no changes in the 
structure of ownership, as well as in the change of the address of the Company's headquarters (in 
within the second unit of local self-government).  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Entrepreneurs, micro, small and medium -sized enterprises, have the right to participate in the 
program line for support of digitalization medium - sized enterprises registered in accordance with 
the Companies Act ("Official Gazette RCG", No. 06/02), Decree on Detailed Criteria, Conditions and 
Manner of Granting State Aid ("Official Gazette of Montenegro", N o. 27/2010, 34/2011 and 16/14) 
and the Law On Accounting ( "Official Gazette RCG " No. 52/16), registered in the Central Register of 
Business Entities.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount o r the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
Amount budgeted for 2022 was EUR 250,000.00.  
8. Duratio n of the subsidy   
One year.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
N/A. 
 
3  PROGRAMME LINE FOR THE CIRCULAR ECONOM Y SUPPORT  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Programme Line for the Circular Economy Support . 
2. Period covered b y the notification  
2022.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The main objective of this program line is to minimize the impact of waste on the environment and 
increasing the efficiency of resource use, in order to create a contribution to sustai nable 
development, through incentives for investment and affirmation of economic opportunities arising 
from waste. Implementation of support measures envisaged by this line at full capacity, in the middle 
the timeline should contribute to increasing the el evation of social, cultural, scientific, governance, 
technical and technological standards in a circular economy. Main objectives are: creating 
preconditions for a circular economy; introduction of a biological wastewater treatment system; 
increasing the quality and quantity of recycled water in industry; improving waste management and 
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  4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Development Strategy of micro, smal l and medium enterprises in Montenegro 2018 -2022, Economic 
Reform Programme for the period 2022 -2024, Industrial policy of Montenegro 2019 -2023, Smart 
Specialization Strategy of Montenegro 2019 -2024, National Strategy for Sustainable Development 
by 2030, M ontenegro Women's Entrepreneurship Development Strategy 2021 -2024, Strategy for 
lifelong entrepreneurial learning of Montenegro 2020 -2024, Industrial strategy for a globally 
competitive, green and digital Europe.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
The principle is that t he company finances 100% of all costs until the completion of the activity for 
which he competes, and then after submitting the documentation proving the expenditure of funds 
the contracted activities, by the Ministry of Economic Development approves a ref und up to 70% for 
entrepreneurs, micro and small enterprises, i.e. up to 60% for medium -sized enterprises, the 
amount of eligible costs without VAT, and in the maximum up to EUR 10,000.00 excluding VAT 
(Component I and II, and partly Component III - Co-financing the purchase of machines for recycling 
paper and plastics).  
For activities under Component III – Co-financing the procurement of collection equipment and 
classification of municipal waste, Co -financing the procurement of organic products and packagi ng, 
As well as co -financing the purchase of environmentally friendly materials, refunds are granted costs 
of part of the cost in the amount of up to 70% for entrepreneurs, micro and small enterprises, i.e. 
up to 60% for medium -sized enterprises, the amount  of eligible costs without VAT, and in maximum 
amount up to EUR 2,000.00 without VAT.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided   
Entrepreneurs, micro, small and medium -sized enterprises, have the right to participate in the 
program line for support of digita lization medium - sized enterprises registered in accordance with 
the Companies Act ("Official Gazette RCG", No. 06/02), Decree on Detailed Criteria, Conditions and 
Manner of Granting State Aid ("Official Gazette of Montenegro", N o. 27/2010, 34/2011 and 16 /14) 
and the Law On Accounting ( "Official Gazette RCG " No. 52/16), registered in the Central Register of 
Business Entities.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount o r the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
Amount budgeted for 2022 was EUR 200,000.00.  
8. Duration of the subsidy   
One year.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
N/A. 
 
4  PROGRAMME LINE FOR CRAFTS DEVELOPMENT AND PROMOTION FOR 2022   
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Programme Line for Crafts Development and Promotion for 2022.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2022.  G/SCM/N/401/MNE/Suppl.2  
 
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  3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The goal of the Programme for Crafts De velopment and Promotion was the promotion of Montenegrin 
crafts through provision financial support to entrepreneurs and companies that perform craft 
activities (hereinafter: craftsmen), in the sense of encouraging and enabling the procurement of 
equipment  and tools intended exclusively for performing craft activities as well as organizing and 
participating in domestic and international fairs and events.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Based on the Law on Crafts ("Official Gazette of the Republic of Montenegro", No. 40/11), Law on 
Regional Development of Montenegro ("Official Gazette of the Republic of Montenegro", No. 20/11), 
the Company Law ("Official Gazette of the Republic o f Montenegro", No. 146/21), the Industrial 
Policy of Montenegro 2019 -2023, The Ministry of Economic Development and Tourism prepared the 
Programme.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant. The Programme  implied financial support based on the principle of reimbursement 
(reimbursement of part of the costs).  
 
The amount of grants that have been awarded to craftsmen under the first component Programme 
were 75%  (+ 10% for the companies operating in less developed Municipalities) of eligible costs for 
value -related activitie s equipment, or up to EUR 10,000.00 without VAT per applicant. Additionally, 
the amount of the grant that can be awarded to craftsmen under the second component of the 
Programma was 50% (+ 10% for the companies operating in less developed Municipalities) o f 
eligible costs, or up to EUR 6,000.00 without VAT per applicant, for participation in the international 
fair, while the amount was to be up to EUR 4,000.00 without VAT awarded for participation in a 
domestic fair.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
The right to participate in the Programme had the craftsmen who are registered in accordance with 
the Company Law ("Official Gazette of the Republic of Montenegro", No. 146/21) in the Central 
Register of Companies subjects and which are entered in the Regi ster of craftsmen at the Public 
Institution Chamber of Crafts, ie entrepreneurs and companies in accordance with the Law on Crafts, 
which is predominant activity of performing a simple or complex craft, all in accordance with the 
Decision on identifying tr ades, trades -like activities and lists of simple and complex crafts. The 
amount given for 2022. was EUR 145,317.31,  and was awarded to 22 applicants/companies.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount o r the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
Amount budgeted for 2022. was EUR 200,000.00.  
8. Duration of the subsidy   
One year.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
N/A. 
 
5  PROGRAMME LINE FOR THE SUPPORT OF DIGITALIZATI ON  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
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  2. Period covered by the notification  
2022.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The goal of the Programme Line for the support of Digitalization was to raise the level of business 
automation processes and levels of knowledge of management and operational Structures in 
MSMES.  
Specific Objectives:  
 
• Increased number of MSMEs that have automated business processes;  
• Increased exports of Montenegrin MSMEs thanks to digital business;  
• Improved digital skills of employees in SMEs.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Development Strategy of micro, small and medium enterprises in Montenegro 2018 -2022, Economic 
Reform Programme for the period 2022 -2024, Industrial policy of Montenegro 2019 -2023, Smart 
Specialization Strategy of Montenegro 2019 -2024, National Strategy for Sustainable Development 
by 2030, Montenegro Women's Entrepreneurship Developme nt Strategy 2021 -2024, Strategy for 
lifelong entrepreneurial learning of Montenegro 2020 -2024, Industrial strategy for a globally 
competitive, green and digital Europe.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
The principle is that the company finances 100% of all costs until the completion of the activity for 
which he competes, and then after submitting the documentation proving the expenditure of funds 
the contracted activities, by the Ministry of Economic Development approves a refund part of the 
cost. 
This maximum amo unt is if in the founding structure of the company was at least 50% female person 
and / or person up to 35 years of age. This aid was granted as low -value aid ( de minimis  aid) in 
accordance with EU Commission Regulation no. 1407/2013 of 18 Dec. 2013 years.  The condition is 
that in the last six months until the day of publishing the Public Invitation, there were no changes 
in the ownership structure.  
Component 1: Integration of business software Refund of part of the costs in the amount of up to 
50% of the amount of eligible costs without VAT, and in maximum amount up to EUR 2,500.00 
excluding VAT.  
Component 2: Realization of specialized (personalized) software solutions Greater complexity. 
Refund of part of the costs in the amount of up to 70% of the amount  of eligible costs without VAT, 
and in maximum amount up to EUR 20,000.00 without VAT.  
Component 3: Improving the digital skills of employees Refund of part of the costs in the amount of 
up to 100% of the amount of eligible costs without VAT, and in maximu m amount up to EUR 1,200.00 
excluding VAT per company. Maximum number of employees in the company that can use support 
for this component is 4, while the total the permissible amount of support on this basis, per 
employee, can be up to EUR 300.00.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided   
Entrepreneurs, micro, small and medium -sized enterprises, have the right to participate in the 
program line for support of digitalization medium -sized enterprises registered in accordance with 
the Companies Act ("Official G azette RCG", No. 06/02), Decree on Detailed Criteria, Conditions and 
Manner of Granting State Aid ( "Official Gazette of Montenegro", N o. 27/2010, 34/2011 and 16/14) G/SCM/N/401/MNE/Suppl.2  
 
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  and the Law On Accounting ( "Official Gazette RCG " No. 52/16), registered in the Central Reg ister 
of Business Entities . 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible , the total amount o r the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
Amount budgeted for 2022 was EUR 400,000.00.  
8. Duration of the subsidy   
One year.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
N/A. 
 
6  PROGRAMME LINE FOR SUPPORTING OF INTERNATIONALIZATION  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Programme Line for Supporting Internationalization . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2022.  
3. Policy obje ctive and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The goal of the Program line for supporting the internationalization of MSMEs is to provide support, 
companies for presenting products of services in international markets and strengthening business 
cooperation with inte rnational partners. Specific goals: Increased exports of Montenegrin SMEs in 
target markets; Increased number of MSMEs with increased value of export contracts on targeted 
markets; Increased number of MSMEs prepared for export.  
Through the Program Line to support the internationalization of MSMEs, support is intended for The 
cost of the following activities: Component 1. Appearance at international fairs; Component 2. 
Company visits to fairs in order to connect with foreign partners/participation in  B2B meetings; 
Component 3. Production of promotional material.  
4. Background  and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Development Strategy of micro, small and medium enterprises in Montenegro 2018 -2022, Economic 
Reform Programme for the period 2022 -2024, Industrial policy of Montenegro 2019 -2023, Smart 
Specialization Strategy of Montenegro 2019 -2024, National Strategy for Sustainable Development 
by 2030, Montenegro Women's Entrepreneurship Developme nt Strategy 2021 -2024, Strategy for 
lifelong entrepreneurial learning of Montenegro 2020 -2024, Industrial strategy for a globally 
competitive, green and digital Europe . 
5. Form of the subsidy  
The principle is that the company finances 100% of all costs until the completion of the activity for 
which he competes, and then after submitting the documentation proving the expenditure of funds 
the contracted activities, by the Ministry of Economic Development approves a refund part of the 
cost, and for:  
Component 1. Appearance at international fairs: grant amount which can be allocated to the 
company for the realization of this activity is up to 50% of the amount eligible costs without VAT or 
in the maximum amount up to EUR 4,000.00;  G/SCM/N/401/MNE/Suppl.2  
 
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  Component 2. Company  visits to fairs in order to connect with foreign Partners/participation in B2B 
meetings: the amount of grants that can be the company for the realization of this activity is up to 
50% of the amount of eligible costs without VAT or in the maximum amount up  to 700.00;  
Component 3. Creation of promotional material: the amount of grants that This can be done by a 
company for up to 50% of the amount costs without VAT or in the maximum amount up to 
EUR 500.00.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided   
Entreprene urs, micro, small and medium -sized enterprises, have the right to participate in the 
program line for support of digitalization medium -sized enterprises registered in accordance with 
the Companies Act ("Official Gazette RCG", No. 06/02), Decree on Detailed  Criteria, Conditions and 
Manner of Granting State Aid ("Official Gazette of Montenegro", N o. 27/2010, 34/2011 and 16/14) 
and the Law On Accounting ( "Official Gazette RCG " No. 52/16), registered in the Central Register of 
Business Entities . 
7. Subsidy per uni t, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount o r the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
Amount budgeted for 2022 was EUR 100,000.00 . 
8. Duration of the subsidy   
One year.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of th e subsidy  
N/A. 
 
7  PROGRAMME LINE FOR THE PURCHASE OF HIGH VALUE EQUIPMENT  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Programme Line for Acquiring High Value Equipment . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2022.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Facilitating the provision of financial resources to invest in high -value equipment, and therefore 
economic entities that have not so far have been able to invest in business processes will be able to 
modernize, improve or, as a last resort, expand the num ber of products and services placed on the 
market. Specific objectives are: modernization of business processes; encouraging women's 
entrepreneurship and young entrepreneurs; strengthening the competitive position; creating new 
jobs. 
4. Background and authori ty for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Development Strategy of micro, small and medium enterprises in Montenegro 2018 -2022, Economic 
Reform Programme for the period 2022 -2024, Industrial policy of Montene gro 2019 -2023, Smart 
Specialization Strategy of Montenegro 2019 -2024, National Strategy for Sustainable Development 
by 2030, Montenegro Women's Entrepreneurship Development Strategy 2021 -2024, Strategy for 
lifelong entrepreneurial learning of Montenegro 20 20-2024, Industrial strategy for a globally 
competitive, green and digital Europe.  
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  5. Form of the subsidy  
The program line implies that the company finances 100% of all costs to the end of the activity for 
which he is competing, and then after submitting the documentation that proves the expenditure of  
funds of the contracted activity, by the Ministry of Economic development approves the 
reimbursement of part of the costs in the amount of up to 40% of the amount of eligible costs 
without VAT, i.e. in the amoun t of not less than EUR 8,000.00, nor more than EUR 80,000.00 
(equipment value ranges from EUR 20,000.00 to EUR 200,000.00 net value), and 50% amount of 
eligible costs excluding VAT, in the amount of EUR 10,000.00 to EUR 100,000.00 for companies 
owned by wo men, young people, and companies from less developed municipalities.  
The condition is that in the last six months until the date of publication of the Public Call there have 
been no changes in the structure of ownership.  
The subject of the program line is  the acquisition of: new equipment (machines, appliances, 
specialized tools and instruments) directly related to the activity of a business company; used 
equipment (machinery, appliances, specialized tools and instruments), not older than 5 Years.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided   
Entrepreneurs, micro, small and medium -sized enterprises, have the right to participate in the 
program line for support of digitalization medium - sized enterprises registered in accordance with 
the Companies Act ("Off icial Gazette RCG", No. 06/02), Decree on Detailed Criteria, Conditions and 
Manner of Granting State Aid ("Official Gazette of Montenegro", No. 27/2010, 34/2011 and 16/14) 
and the Law On Accounting ("Official Gazette RCG" no. 52/16), registered in the Cent ral Register of 
Business Entities . 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in ca ses where this is not possible, the total amount o r the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
Amount budgeted for 2022 was EUR 1,000,000.00.  
8. Duration of the subsidy   
One year.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
N/A. 
8  PROGRAMME LINE FOR THE SMALL INVESTMENT SUPPORT  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Programme  Line for the Small Investment Support   
2. Period covered by the notification  
2022. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The small investment support programme aims to increase competitiveness entrepreneurs and 
improving  their business, encouraging entrepreneurship of women and young people, as well as 
creating new jobs through investm ents in fixed assets and equipment of small value. Specific 
objectives: encouraging entrepreneurship; strengthening women's entrepreneurship; encouraging 
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  4. Background  and authority for the subsidy (includi ng identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Development Strategy of micro, small and medium enterprises in Montenegro 2018 -2022, Economic 
Reform  Programme for the period 2022 -2024, Industrial policy of Montenegro 2019 -2023, Smart 
Specia lization Strategy of Montenegro 2019 -2024, National Strategy for Sustainable  Development 
by 2030, Montenegro Women's Entrepreneurship Development Strategy 2021 -2024, Strategy for 
lifelong entrepreneurial learning of Montenegro 2020 -2024, Industrial strateg y for a globally 
competitive, green and digital Europe.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
The program line implies that the company/entrepreneur finances 100% of all costs until the end of 
the activity  for which he is applying, and then after submitted to him documentat ion that proves the 
expenditure  of the funds of the contracted activity, by the Ministry Economic development grants a 
refund of part of the cost in the amount of up to 50% of the amount eligible costs excluding VAT, in 
the minimum amount of EUR 500.00 and  in the maximum amount up to EUR 6,000.00 excl. VAT.  
 
If a company has a minimum of 50% ownership, women and/or persons up to 35 years of age, the 
intensity of maximum support is up to 80% of eligible costs without VAT, i.e. in the maximum up to 
EUR 7,500. 00, for business entities that are registered and perform activities in local self -
government units (LSUs) with a development index of up to 100% Intensity maximum support is up 
to 70% of eligible costs without VAT, i.e. in maximum amount up to EUR 7,000.0 0. This help is 
assigned to help a small values ( de minimis  aid) in accordance with EU Commission Regulation 
No 1306/2013 1407/2013 from 18 December 2013. The condition is that in the last six months to 
the date of publication there has been no change in t he structure of ownership.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Entrepreneurs, micro, small and medium -sized enterprises, have the right to participate in the 
program  line for support of digitalization medium - sized enterprises registered in accordance  with 
the Companies Act ("Official Gazette RCG", No. 06/02), Decree on Detailed Criteria, Conditions and 
Manner of Granting State Aid ("Official Gazette of Montenegro", No. 27/2010, 34/2011 and 16/14) 
and the Law On Accounting ("Official Gazette RCG" no. 5 2/16), registered in the Central Register of 
Business Entities.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount o r the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
Amount  budgeted for 2022 was EUR 1,000,000.00.  
8. Duration of the subsidy   
One year.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
NA. 
9  PROGRAMME LINE FOR PROVIDING THE MENTORING SERVICE  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Programme Line for Providing the Mentoring Service.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2022. G/SCM/N/401/MNE/Suppl.2  
 
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  3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The goal of the Program line for providing mentoring services is free non -financial support for micro, 
small, medium -sized enterprises and entrepreneurs engaged in production or provision of service.  
Mentoring service methodology clearly defines all steps and activities in the implementation of 
mentoring (scheme management, field work, number of visits, activities with in each visits, time 
allotted for planning and reporting) through guides: A Guide to mentoring for beginners and Guide 
for mentoring mature enterprises.  
The program line is implemented on the basis of a cooperation agreement with the Japan 
International Co operation Agency (JICA) on the implementation of the project "Establishment and 
promotion  of mentoring system for small and medium -sized enterprises in the Western Balkan and 
on the basis of diplomatic notes exchanged on 18 April and 9 September 2016 betwe en the 
Government of Montenegro and the Government of Japan.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Development  Strategy of micro, small and medium enterprises in Montenegro 2018 -2022, Economic 
Reform Programme for the period 2022 -2024, Industrial policy of Montenegro 2019 -2023, Smart 
Specialization Strategy of Montenegro 2019 -2024, National Strategy for Sustainabl e Development 
by 2030, Montenegro Women's Entrepreneurship Development Strategy 2021 -2024, Strategy for 
lifelong entrepreneurial learning of Montenegro 2020 -2024, Industrial strategy for a globally 
competitive, green and digital Europe.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Total budget for the implementation of the Program line for providing mentoring services in 2022. 
year is EUR 35,000.00. Mentoring service is free for end users - micro, small, medium -sized 
enterprises and entrepreneurs, while mentors are paid for the pro vided mentoring service.  
Mentoring service is free for users mentoring services - micro, small, medium companies and 
entrepreneurs, while mentors are paid for the provided mentoring services within the 30 days from 
the date of submission of the final repo rt on the conducted mentoring activities and the evaluation 
form submitted by the user mentoring services.  
The funds are paid on the basis of the contract on conducted mentoring services concluded between 
Ministry of Economic Development and Tourism as a c ontracting authority and mentor, as the 
executor of the requested services, in accordance with the signed Cooperation Agreement with the 
Japan Agency for International Cooperation (JICA), which outlines the rights and obligations of both 
during the impleme ntation of project activities.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided   
Entrepreneurs, micro, small and medium -sized enterprises, have the right to participate in the 
program line for support of digitalization medium - sized enterprises registered in accor dance with 
the Companies Act ("Official Gazette RCG", No. 06/02), Decree on Detailed Criteria, Conditions and 
Manner of Granting State Aid ("Official Gazette of Montenegro", N o. 27/2010, 34/2011 and 16/14) 
and the Law On Accounting ( "Official Gazette RCG " no. 52/16), registered in the Central Register of 
Business Entities.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount o r the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
Amount budgeted for 2022 was EUR 35,000.00.  
8. Duration of the subsi dy  
One year.  G/SCM/N/401/MNE/Suppl.2  
 
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  9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
N/A. 
10  ANNUAL PLAN OF THE INVESTMENT AND DEVELOPMENT FUND OF MONTENEGRO   
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Annual Plan of the Investment and Development Fund of Montenegro JSC for 2022.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2022.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The subsidy was provided with the goal of realization of credit lines of Investment and D evelopment 
Fund of Montenegro AD, intended for:  
• Development of entrepreneurship, through support for special target groups (young people, 
beginners, women, university graduates, technological surpluses, individual agricultural 
producers, innovative entrepr eneurship, ICT business, cluster production, etc.);  
• Growth and development of micro, small, medium and medium capitalized enterprises, with 
special attention to:  
✓ investments in priority sectors of the Montenegrin economy  
✓ maintaining and/or improving liquidity  
✓ encouraging the competitiveness of Montenegrin products/services in other 
markets  
✓ diversification and digitization of the Montenegrin economy  
• Support for the realization of green field and brown field investments;  
• Support for infrastruc ture projects, projects of environmental, local and state importance 
and projects in the field of energy and energy efficiency;  
• Balanced regional development;  
• Opening of new and preservation of existing jobs;  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inclu ding 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) 
and the IDF An nual Work Plan for 2022.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
The aid is granted in the form of subsidized interest rates on the loans. The aid refers to the 
difference between the average market interest rate for placements in the economy in accordance 
with the statistics  of the Central Bank and the current interest rate of the IDF of Montenegro per 
individual placement in accordance with the loan repayment period.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided   
Beneficiaries, based on the Plan of the Investment and Development Fund for 2022, were 
entrepreneurs, micro, small and medium enterprises, as well as large enterprises as defined in the 
Program.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount o r the annual amount 
budgeted for that su bsidy 
The total equivalent of state aid for 2022 is EUR 1,734,638.91. The aid refers to the difference 
between the average market interest rate for placements in the economy in accordance with the G/SCM/N/401/MNE/Suppl.2  
 
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  statistics of the Central Bank and the current interest rat e of the IDF of Montenegro per individual 
placement in accordance with the loan repayment period. In accordance with the Decision of the 
Council of the Agency for Protection of Competition, Act No. 05-430/21 -144/6 of 13 December 2021, 
by which the Annual W ork Plan of the IDF was assessed as in accordance with the Law on State Aid 
Control.  
8. Duration of the subsidy   
Duration of subsidy is related to terms and conditions of specific loan.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the sub sidy 
N/A. 
11  ELECTRICITY PRODUCED FROM RENEWABLE 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  
2022.  
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 develop ment 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 and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
The Ministry of Capital Investments took over the powers in the field of energy, previously run by 
the Ministry of Economy. The Ministry of Capital Investments is the backgroun d authority for the 
subsidy based on the following documents: the Energy Law, the Decree on acquiring the status and 
accomplishing entitlements of the privileged producer electricity, the Decree about compensation for 
encouraging electricity generation fro m renewable sources and high -efficient cogeneration.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
The aid has been granted in the form of guaranteed price, guaranteed purchase and release of 
balance responsibility during the duration of the privileged producer status.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided   
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, 
"Krnovo Green Energy" d.o.o. Nikšić, "Nord Energy" d.o.o. Andrijevica, "Simes inženjering" d.o.o, 
Podgorica, "Viridi Progressum" d.o.o. Kolašin, "Power AB" d.o.o. Kolašin, "BB Hydro"d.o .o. 
Podgorica, "Đekić" d.o.o. Podgorica, "MHE Vrbnica" d.o.o. Podgorica, "Small Hydro Power Plant 
Kutska" d.o.o. Andrijevica, "Small Hydro Power Plant Mojanska" d.o.o. Andrijevica, nZeta energy" 
d.o.o. Danilovgrad, "Benegro " d.o.o. Berane, "Vodovod i kanal izacija " d.o.o. Andrijevica, 
"Hidroenergija Andrijevica " d.o.o. Andrijevica, "Manira Hydro " d.o.o. Mojkovac, "Možura Wind Park" 
d.o.o. Podgorica, "Eco solar system"d.o.o. Podgorica, "Invicta" d.o.o. Podgorica, "Alliance" d.o.o. 
Podgorica, "Fudbalski savez Crne Gore" d.o.o. Podgorica and "Bar -kod" d.o.o. Podgorica have gained G/SCM/N/401/MNE/Suppl.2  
 
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  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 privileg ed 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 o r the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
Montenegro has determined the selling price of electricity produced in plants during the entire period 
of the purchase contract.  
During 2022 year selling price was:  
• SHPP "Šeremet", developed by "Nord En ergy" d.o.o. Andrijevica, has determined the 
selling price of 10,959 c€/kWh (status of a privileged producer of 12 years began from 
3 August  2018);  
• SHPP "Bistrica" developed by "Hydro Bistrica" d.o.o. Podgorica has determined the selling 
price of 8,762 c€ /kWh (status of a privileged producer of 12 years began from 
12 January  2018);  
• SHPP "Šekular", developed by "Hidroenergija Montenegro" d.o.o. Berane, has determined 
the selling price of 9,899 c€//kWh (status of a privileged producer of 12 years began from 
12 April 2016);  
• SHPP "Rmuš" developed by „Hidroenergija Montenegro" d.o.o. Berane, has determined 
the selling price of 11,11 c€//kWh (status of a privileged producer of 12 years began from 
19 May 2015);  
• SHPP "Orah" developed by "Hidroenergija Montenegro" d .o.o. Berane, has determined the 
selling price of 11,11 cC/kWh ( status of a privileged producer of 12 years began from 
19 May 2015);  
• SHPP "Spaljevići" developed by "Hidroenergija Montenegro" d.o.o. Berane, has determined 
the selling price of 11,11 cC/kWh (status of a privileged producer of 12 years began from 
19 May 2015);  
• SHPP "Jara" developed by "Kroling" d.o.o. Danilovgrad, has determined the selling price 
of 8,255 c€/kWh (status of a privileged producer of 12 years began from 24 November 
2016);  
• SHPP "B abino Polje" developed by "Kroling" d.o.o. Danilovgrad, has determined the selling 
price of 9,548 c€/kWh (status of a privileged producer of 12 years began from 
2 November  2017);  
• SHPP "Jezerštica“ developed by "Hidroenergija  Montenegro" d.o.o. Berane, has 
determined the selling price of 11,034 c€/kWh (status of a privileged producer of 12 years 
began from 28 November 2013);  
• SHPP "Jelovica 2" developed by "Hidroenergija Montenegro" d.o.o. Berane, has determined 
the selling pri ce of 10,702 c€/kWh (status of a privileged producer of 12 years began from 
28 November 2019);  
• SHPP "Bistrica" developed by "Hidroenergija Montenegro" d.o.o. Berane, has determined 
the selling price of 8,266 c€/kWh (status of a privileged producer of 12 ye ars began from 
19 May 2015);  G/SCM/N/401/MNE/Suppl.2  
 
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  • SHPP "Vrelo" developed by "Synergy" d.o.o. Podgorica, has determined the selling price 
of 11,11 c€C/kWh (status of a privileged producer of 12 years began from 10 July 2015);  
• SHPP "Rijeka Bradavec" developed by "Igma Energy' d. o.o. Andrijevica, has determined 
the selling price of 11,11 c€/kWh (status of a privileged producer of 12 years began from 
9 November 2015);  
• SHPP "Piševska rijeka" developed by "Igma Energy" d.o.o. Andrijevica, has determined 
the selling price of 10,969 c€ /kWh (status of a privileged producer of 12 years began from 
22 Jun 2017);  
• SHPP "Ljevak" developed by "Simes inženjering" d.o.o. Podgorica, has determined the 
selling price of 10,659 c€/kWh (status of a privileged producer of 12 years began from 
20 Februar y 2020);  
• SHPP "Kutska 1" developed by "Small Hydro Power Plant Kutska" d.o.o. Andrijevica, has 
determined the selling price of 9,583 c€/kWh (status of a privileged producer of 12 years 
began from 22 April 2020);  
• SHPP "Kutska 2" developed by "Small Hydro Po wer Plant Kutska" d.o.o. Andrijevica, has 
determined the selling price of 10,659 c€/kWh (status of a privileged producer of 12 years 
began from 22 April 2020);  
• SHPP "Mojanska 1" developed by "Small Hydro Power Plant Mojanska" d.o.o. Andrijevica, 
has determ ined the selling price of 9,501 c€/kWh (status of a privileged producer of 
12 years began from 22 April 2020);  
• SHPP "Mojanska 2" developed by "Small Hydro Power Plant Mojanska" d.o.o. Andrijevica, 
has determined the selling price of 9,943 c€/kWh (status of  a privileged producer of 
12 years began from 22 April 2020);  
• SHPP "Mojanska 3" developed by "Small Hydro Power Plant Mojanska" d.o.o. Andrijevica, 
has determined the selling price of 10,659 c€/kWh (status of a privileged producer of 
12 years began from 22 April 2020);  
• for SHPP "Bistrica" developed by "BB Hidro" d.o.o. Podgorica, has determined the selling 
price of 10,659 c€/kWh (status of a privileged producer of 12 years began from 
24 April 2020);  
• SHPP "Bukovica" developed by "Power AB" doo, Kolaši n, has determined the selling price 
of 10,659 c€/kWh (status of a privileged producer of 12 years began from 4 Jun e 2020);  
• SHPP "Paljevinska" developed by "Viridi Progressum" d.o.o. Kolašin, has determined the 
selling price of 10,659 c€/kWh (status of a pr ivileged producer of 12 years began from 
23 July 2020);  
• SHPP "Slap Zete" developed by "Zeta Energy" d.o.o. Danilovgrad, has determined the 
selling price of 9,595 c€/kWh (status of a privileged producer of 12 years began from 
22 September 2020);  
• SHPP "Jelov ica 1" developed by "Hidroenergija Montenegro" d.o.o. Berane, has determined 
the selling price of 8,736 c€/kWh (status of a privileged producer of 12 years began from 
27 November 2020);  
• SHPP "Pecka" developed by "Dekić" d.o.o. Podgorica, has determined the  selling price of 
10,691 c€/kWh (status of a privileged producer of 12 years began from 
25 December  2020);  
• SHPP "Vrbnica" developed by "MHE Vrbnica" d.o.o. Podgorica, has determined the selling 
price of 7,457 c€/kWh (status of a privileged producer of 12 y ears began from 
19 January  2021);  G/SCM/N/401/MNE/Suppl.2  
 
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  • SHPP "Elektrana Mišnjića" developed by "Manira Hydro" d.o.o. Mojkovac, has determined 
the selling price of 10,44 c€/kWh (status of a privileged producer of 12 years began from 
10 March 2021);  
• SHPP "Miolje Polje" developed by "Benegro" d.o.o. Berane, has determined the selling 
price of 8,352 c€/kWh (status of a privileged producer of 12 years began from 20 May 
2021);  
• SHPP "Krkori" developed by "Vodovod i kanalizacije" d.o.o. Andrijevica, has determined 
the selling price of 8 ,552 c€/kWh (status of a privileged producer of 12 years began from 
20 May 2021);  
• SHPP "Umska" developed by "Hidroenergija Andrijevica" d.o.o. Andrijevica, has 
determined the selling price of 10,44 c€/kWh (status of a privileged producer of 12 years 
began from 20 May 2021);  
• SHPP "Štitska" developed by "Hidroenergija Andrijevica" d.o.o. Andrijevica, has 
determined the selling price of 10,44 c€/kWh (status of a privileged producer of 12 years 
began from 20 May 2021);  
• wind power plant "Možura" developed by "Mo iura Wind Park" d.o.o. Podgorica, has 
determined the selling price of 9,6 c€/kWh (status of a privileged producer of 12 years 
began from 29 December 2019);  
• wind power plant "Krnovo" developed by "Krnovo Green Energy" d.o.o. Nikšić, has 
determined the selli ng price of 10,086 c€/kWh (status of a privileged producer of 12 years 
began from 2 November 2017);  
• solar power plant "Invicta" developed by "Invicta" d.o.o. Podgorica, has determined the 
selling price of 12,3 c€/kWh (status of a privileged producer of 12 years began from 
29 May 2019);  
• solar power plant "DG" developed by "Eco solar system" d.o.o. Podgorica, has determined 
the selling price of 12 cC/kWh (status Of a privileged producer of 12 years began from 
4 August 2019);  
• solar power plant "Bar -kod" develo ped by "Bar -kod" d.o.o. Podgorica, has determined the 
selling price of 12,3 c€/kWh (status of a privileged producer of 12 years began from 
17 November 2019);  
• solar power plant developed by "Fudbalski savez Crne Gore" d.o.o. Podgorica, has 
determined the se lling price of 10,8 c€/kWh (status of a privileged producer of 12 years 
began from 7 August 2020);  
• solar power plant developed by "Alliance" d.o.o. Podgorica, has determined the selling 
price of 10,8 c€/kWh (status of a privileged producer of 12 years bega n from 
23 July 2020).  
The amount of the incentive represents the difference between the average incentive price and the 
price determined by the contract concluded between the Market Operator and the Supplier in the 
amount of 0,012 c€/kWh for 2022 year.  
8. Duration of the subsidy   
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 producer is issued.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade ef fects of the subsidy  
N/A. G/SCM/N/401/MNE/Suppl.2  
 
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  12  GRANTS FOR INNOVATION PROJECT  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
a) Public call for innovation activities - EUR 22,170.00  
b) Public call for early phase of startup development - EUR 176,272.16  
c) Grants for innovative projects from 2018 and 2019 and  Eureka projects  - EUR 50,219.60  
d) Tax incentives for research and innovation/investments - EUR 2,213,502.32.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
May 2022 - December 2022  
(Ministry of Science and Technological Development was founded in May 2022).  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The need for stimulating innovation in the economy of Montenegro is recognized in the strategic 
documents for innovation activity. Montenegro is the first country that is not a member of the EU, 
and it adopted t he Smart Specialization Strategy (S3) 2019 -2024 and the accompanying Action Plan 
for the period 2019 -2020. By adopting the Strategy, Montenegro initiates the transformation of its 
economy and increases its competitiveness by concentrating knowledge resourc es and linking them 
with a limited number of identified priorities, in which Montenegro has a comparative advantage. 
The Government of Montenegro also adopted the Innovation Program 2021 -2024 with the aim of 
unifying all program lines of support for innova tion and technological development, which are 
focused on the entire cycle of innovation development from the idea to its commercialization and 
market entry. The Program establishes a special line of support for the early stage of startup 
development. The G overnment of Montenegro also adopted the Operational Program for the 
Implementation of the Smart Specialization Strategy of Montenegro 2021 -2024 with the Action Plan 
2021-2022, and one of the goals of this program is to create a quality program basis that will be a 
lever for further work on improving the implementation of S3. The Action Plan 2021 -2022 defines 
the Operational Goal 4.2. Stimulating the development of innovative startups, through which 
Activity  4.2.2. Support for the early stage of startup dev elopment is supported. This competition is 
aimed at supporting innovative startup projects that offer digital solutions with potential for 
commercialization in priority areas of S3 strategy, as well as projects that encourage social 
innovation in the area of S3 strategy.  
a) Public call for the co -funding of innovation activity in 2022 (worth EUR 230,000.00) . The subject 
of the Public call is support for the development of the innovation community through 
co-financing of the following program lines established in the Innovation Program 2021 -2024:  
 
• Program line of support for EUREKA projects;  
• Program line for stimulating the protection and development of inventions;  
• Program line for encouraging innovation culture;  
• Program line for the implementation of educational programs in S3 areas;  
• Program line for supporting participation in the EU Framework Program for Research and 
Innovation "Horizon Europe " - Pillar III Innovative Europe.  
 
b) The goal is to improve the startup community in Montenegro by encouraging the growth and 
development of existing and creating new startup enterprises. The competition supports 
innovative startup projects that offer solutio ns with potential for commercialization in the areas 
of S3 strategy, as well as projects that encourage social innovation in the areas of S3 strategy. 
Through this financial assistance, support is provided to startups to continue the development 
of innovat ive solutions with high growth potential on the market or innovative solutions that 
contribute to solving social challenges in priority areas of S3, despite the new situation with 
COVID. Also, the goal is to improve business in terms of strengthening their  capacities, 
sustainability and competitiveness. This support aims to increase the number of startups and 
their quality of business, as well as to connect the Montenegrin ecosystem with the international 
one. The long -term effect that is wanted to be achie ved is, on the one hand, increasing the 
growth of Montenegrin economy by investing in startup community that is based on research 
and development, has scalable business models and potential to enter the global market, in 
line with priority areas of smart s pecialization. On the other hand, it is expected that by G/SCM/N/401/MNE/Suppl.2  
 
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  encouraging social innovation, sustainable development of Montenegrin society will be 
contributed, in line with priority areas of smart specialization. The public call for grants for early -
stage star t-ups (worth EUR 200,000.00) was conducted. In total 33 application were submitted 
and, following the evaluation process successfully implemented by externally contracted 
independent evaluators, 10 applications were evaluated with positive scores, and the projects’ 
implementation started in January 2023. The total value of projects is EUR 231,264.48, out of 
which EUR 184,464.50 (total of first instalment is 95% - EUR 176,272.16) EUR are grant funds 
awarded by the Ministry, while the amount of EUR 46,799.98 EUR (20.24%) is the private 
sector contribution (co -funding). The structure of projects per S3 priority areas is as follows: 
4 ICT, 2 ICT -Fintech innovations, 3 ICT -Sustainable agriculture and food value chain, while 1 
project belongs to the ICT -Energy and  sustainable environment.  
 
c) Finishing innovation grants from 2018 and 2019 due to the COVID pandemic.  
 
d) The companies -investors invested the amount of EUR 1,934,000.00 in 19 start -ups by utilizing 
the opportunities stipulated by the Law on Incentive Measure s for Research and Innovation, 
which means that the state approved exemptions of corporate income tax, i.e. will renounce the 
tax-based revenues in the said amount in the first part of 2023.  
 From a total of 121 subjects of innovation activity registered i n the Registry of Innovation 
Activity, 84 are innovative companies or 32 business entities and 52 startups (70%). The 
Registry of Innovation Activity ("Official Gazette of Montenegro", No. 100/21) is a mechanism 
for recognizing actors in the national innov ation system, enabling them to access innovation 
programs, and is one of the requirements for obtaining the status of a beneficiary of incentive 
measures. This means that subjects of innovation activity listed in the Registry have the 
opportunity to apply for all national measures supporting innovation development. Support for 
innovative companies by the Ministry of Science and Technological Development, as well as the 
Innovation Fund of Montenegro.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identi fication of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Ministry of Science and Technological Development - Law on Incentive Measures for Research and 
Innovation and Law of Innovation Activities ("Official Gazette of Montenegro", No. 82/20)  
5. Form of the subs idy 
Financial support and tax exemptions.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided   
Legal and physical persons.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount o r the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
N/A. 
8. Duration of the subsidy   
N/A. 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
N/A. G/SCM/N/401/MNE/Suppl.2  
 
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  II SUPPORT FOR FISHERIES PRODUCTS  
1  MODERNIZATION  OF PROFESSIONAL FISHING FLEET FOR DEMERSAL RESOURCES  
1. Title of the subsidy  programme  
Support to Improvement of Marine Fisheries and Mariculture - Modernization of Professional Fishing 
Fleet for Demersal Resources . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2022 year.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Montenegro structural measures for improvement of the fishing  fleet through achieving the next 
objectives:  
• Modernisation of professional fishing feet for demersal resources;  
• Improving the standards of safety at sea, work conditions and maintenance of hygiene and 
health standards.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management . 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Support for to modernization of professional fishing fleet for demersal resources concerns co-
financing for professional fishers (holders of the permits for large -scale commercial fishing) the costs 
of reconstruction of fishing vessels, replacement of the main engine, overhaul of the main engine, 
improvement of hygiene and health standards on bo ard, purchase of fishing tools and gear, purchase 
of safety and equipment for the fishing vessel as well as electronic devices for increasing the 
efficiency of fishing. The maximum contribution of budgetary funds is up to 50% of the value of the 
invoice su bmitted, maximum up to EUR 10,000.00. Specific criteria for support shall be defined by 
the Public Call.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided   
Professional fishermen (holders of the permit for large -scale commercial fishing) using fishing 
gear - trawl n et and other fishing gear for fishing demersal species . 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount o r the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy   
Total budget 120,000.00 EUR.  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
2022 year . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the t rade effects  of the subsidy  
No effects on trade . G/SCM/N/401/MNE/Suppl.2  
 
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  2  MODERNIZATION OF PROFESSIONAL FISHING FLEET FOR PELAGIC RESOURCES  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Support to Improvement of Marine Fisheries and Mariculture - Modernization of Professional Fishing 
Fleet for Pelagic Resources.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2022 year.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Montenegro structural measures for improvement of the fishing fleet sector through achieving th e 
next objectives:  
• Modernisation of professional fishing feet for pelagic species fishing,  
• Increase fishing efficiency  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management . 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Support to modernisation of professional fishing fleet for pelagic resources concerns co -financing for 
professional fishers (holders of the permits for large -scale commercial fishing), the cos ts of 
reconstruction of fishing vessels, replacement of the main engine, the overhaul of the main engine, 
purchase of a new auxiliary engine, improvement of hygiene and health standards on board, 
purchase of fishing tools and gear, purchase of safety equip ment for the fishing vessel as well as 
electronic devices for increasing the efficiency of fishing. The maximum contribution of budgetary 
funds is up to 50% of the value of the invoice submitted, maximum up to EUR 10,000.00. Specific 
criteria for support s hall be defined by the Public Call.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided   
Professional fishermen (holders of the permit for large -scale commercial fishing) . 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount o r the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
Total budget 40,000.00 EUR . 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
2022 year.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
No effects on trade . 
3   MODERNIZATION OF PROFESSIONAL FISHING FLEET IN SMALL -SCALE COMMERCI AL 
FISHING   
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Support to Improvement of Marine Fisheries and Mariculture - Modernization of Professional Fishing 
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  2. Period covered by the notification  
2022 year . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The objectives of this measure are following:  
• improving the efficiency of catch and technique in small -scale commercial fishing,  
• modernization of existing vessels in small -scale commercial fishing.  
4. Background and a uthority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Support to modernisation of existing fishing vessels of 3 to 10m LO A in small -scale commercial 
fishing concerns co -financing in costs of engine replacement, main engine overhaul, and repair, 
purchase of a new auxiliary engine, purchase of a new vessel, reconstruction and adaptation of 
vessels, replacement of fishing tools  to increase the efficiency of catch, i.e., change for more 
selective tools, purchase of safety equipment for fishing vessels. The maximum contribution of 
budgetary funds is up to 50% of the value of the invoice submitted, a maximum up to EUR 6,500.00. 
Specific criteria for support shall be defined by the Public Call.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided   
Professional fishermen (holders of the permit for small -scale commercial fishing).  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount o r the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
Total budget 150,000.00 EUR  
8. Duration of the subsidy   
2022 year.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
No effects on trade.  
4  IMPROVEMENT OF COMPETITIVENESS AND EFFICIENCY OF MARICULTURE SECTOR  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Support to Improvement of Marine Fishery and Mariculture - Improvement of Competitiveness and 
Efficiency of Mariculture Sector 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2022 year. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
• Improvement of the competitiveness and efficiency of mariculture sector,  
• introduction of new technologies for the protection of farming sites against predators.  G/SCM/N/401/MNE/Suppl.2  
 
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  4. Background and authority  for the subsidy  (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management . 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Support to competitiveness and efficiency of the mariculture sector concerns: co-financing of costs 
borne by fish and mollusc farmers for the reconstruction of farming sites; construction or 
reconstruction of facilities for storage of feed and equipment; purchase of equipment for automation 
of the farming process; purchase of equipm ent for improvement of hygiene in terms of food safety 
and marketing of farmed products; reconstruction or purchase of rafts for operations on the farming 
site; purchase of protective nets in order to protect the farming sites against predators.  
The maximu m share of budgetary funds is up to 50% of the approved investment, up to 
EUR 7,000.00. More detailed eligibility criteria and conditions will be laid down by the public call.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Business organizations and entrepreneurs  holders of the mariculture permit   
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount o r the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
Total budget 35,000.00 EUR.  
8. Duration of the subsidy   
2022 year.  
9. Statistical data permitting an ass essment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
No effects on trade . 
5  SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT AND CONSERVATION OF FISHERY RESOURCES AND 
OTHER MARINE ORGANISMS   
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Support to Improvement of Marine Fishery and Mariculture - Sustainable Management and 
Conservation of Fishery Resources and Other Marine Organisms. . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2022 year.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
• assessment of available resources of fish and other marine o rganisms;   
• 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, biological, environmental 
and socio -economic data in the marine f ishery;  
• monitoring the population dynamics of fish, research of potential mariculture locations in 
the open sea, conducting research, introducing more selective fishing tools and gear to 
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  4. Background and authority for the subsidy  (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
The support is provided to the Marine Biology Instit ute for implementation of the annual programme 
of data collection in marine fisheries (DCF -DCRF), research regarding potential mariculture sites in 
the open sea and research activities.  
The support is provided for the project for the design of more selecti ve fishing gear - trawl, as well 
as training for fishermen for weaving such nets.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is  provided   
The Institute of Marine Biology from Kotor and the Project.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amoun t or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
Total budget 150,500.00 EUR.  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
2022 year . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
No effects on trade.  
6  MANAGEMENT OF THE FISHERIES MONITORING AND CONTROL SYSTEM (FMC)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Support to Improvement of Marine Fishery and Mariculture - Management of the Fisheries Monitoring 
and Control System (FMC) . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2022 Year .  
3. Policy objective a nd/or purpose of the subsidy  
• functionality of the satellite monitoring system for fishing vessels (VMS);  
• automatic locating of fishing vessels (ALC);  
• improving electronic records on fishing activities;  
• improve electronic records on sales, marketing, tran sport and traceability of fish and fish 
products;  
• data analysis and statistical processing of fishery data;  
• improving control and fighting all forms of illegal fishing activities in freshwater and marine 
fisheries;  
• long-term maintenance and management o f FMC  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management . G/SCM/N/401/MNE/Suppl.2  
 
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  5. Form of the subsidy  
The support is provided to satellite and mobile operators, business organisations, entrepreneurs and 
other legal and natural persons that the Directorate for Fisheries hires in accordance with the Law, 
in order to achieve the said objectives.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is  provided   
Service providers fo r satellite and mobile communication systems, companies, entrepreneurs and 
other legal and natural persons hired in accordance with the Law.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount o r the annual amount 
budgeted for that s ubsidy  
105,500.00 EUR.  
8. Duration of the  subsidy  
2022 year.  
9. Trade effects Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
No effects on trade . 
7  MIDAS 2 – COMPONENT 3 MODERNISATION OF THE FISHERIES SECTOR   
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Support to Improvement of the Marine Fishery and Mariculture – Midas 2 – Component 3 
Modernisation of the Fisheries Sector  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2022 year .  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
• strengthening the competitiveness of fishery sector;  
• development of the coastal infrastructure for berths of fishing vessels and fish landing;   
• collection and processing of data on catch, fleet and fishing effort in the marine fishery;  
• setting up of a t raceability system in the fishery sector;  
• setting up a system of electronic records in the marine fishery;  
• strengthening the inspection and supervision of fishing activities;  
• strengthening the competitiveness of the fishery sector through the establishment  of new 
knowledge and new technologies;  
• establishing and strengthening links between fishery, agriculture and tourism;  
• improvement of cooperation between professional fishermen from Montenegro and 
fishermen from other coastal countries;  
• strengthening the promotion and marketing of fishery products.  
4. Background and a uthority for the subsidy  (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Development .  G/SCM/N/401/MNE/Suppl.2  
 
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  5. Form of the subsidy  
The activities under which support is provided to the beneficiaries under MIDAS 2 Component 2 are 
laid down by the Loan Agreement, the MIDAS 2 Operational Manual, and the World Bank procedures. 
Measures and criteria for the construction of fishing ports, equip ping first landing sites, improving 
inspection and supervision of fishery activities, as well as organization of training and study tours 
for professional fishermen, will be defined in accordance with the World Bank rules and the MIDAS 
2 Operational Manual . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Beneficiaries will be defined in line with the criteria of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water 
Management . 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the amount o r the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
Total budget 2,000,000.00 EUR.  
8. Duration of the subsidy   
2022 year . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
No effects on trade.  
8  DIRECT PAYMENTS IN MARICULTURE – BIVALVE MOLLUSCS FARMING  
1. Title of the subsidy  programme  
Support to Improvement of the Marine Fishery and Mariculture - Direct Payments in Mariculture – 
Bivalve Molluscs Farming.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2022 year . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
• increase the comp etitiveness of bivalve molluscs farming and creation of competitive 
farmers;  
• full use of all available production capacities;  
• improvement of business operations;  
• increase in total mariculture production.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Eligible for support for direct payments in mariculture are business organisations  and entrepreneurs 
holding a mariculture permit. Support is provided only for the production of bivalve molluscs 
(mussels and oysters). Support is received exclusively for the production of bivalve molluscs from 
own farming site. The amount of support is s et based on the area of the farming site stated in the 
authorisation for mariculture and based on average production for the past two years as follows:  
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  • EUR 0.3/m2 of reported usable area of the farming site if the average of all bivalve molluscs 
produced  was above 2 kg/m2 . 
• EUR 0.2/m2 of reported usable area of the farming site if the average of all bivalve molluscs 
produced was between 1 and 2 kg/m2 . 
• EUR 0.1/m2 of reported usable area of the farming site if the average of all bivalve molluscs 
produced was below 1 kg/m2 . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided   
Business organisations and entrepreneurs holders of the mariculture permit.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the amount o r the annual amount 
budgeted for that sub sidy 
Total budget  60,000.00 EUR . 
8. Duration of the subsidy   
2022 year.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Minimum effects on trade.  
9  SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT OF FRESHWATER FISHERY  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Support  to Development of Freshwater Fishery and Aquaculture Sector - Sustainable Management 
of Freshwater Fishery.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2022 year.  
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 develop fishery 
waters and fish stocks;  
• reliable estimate of available fish stocks in freshwater fishery waters fishery master plan;  
• support to functioning of association of commerc ial fishermen and users of fish and other 
aquatic organism;  
• improving the management of freshwater resources based on available scientific data;  
• participation in the costs of restocking fishery waters, in accordance with Art. 23 and 24 of 
the Law on Freshw ater Fisheries and Aquaculture.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management . G/SCM/N/401/MNE/Suppl.2  
 
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  5. Form of the subsidy  
Support to users of fish and other aquatic organisms and to the Confederation for the organisation 
of sport fishing events both at the national and the international level in order to promote sport 
fishing tourism.  
Support to the development of protection and preservation of fishery waters.  
Support to a scientific institution that the Ministry authorises for the development of a fishery master 
plan. 
Support to the Association of commercial fishermen and users of fish and other aquatic organisms.  
Support to the restocking costs for users of f ish and other aquatic organisms and/or managers of 
natural resources in accordance with Art. 23 and 24 of the Law on Freshwater Fisheries and 
Aquaculture. Subsequently, the funds for restocking can be allocated under another Agrobudget 
measure.  
Support to a scientific institution authorized by the Ministry for monitoring the status of fish and 
other aquatic organisms as well as for cooperation with sport fishing clubs in the processes 
concerning the restocking, selective or fishing for population control pu rposes.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Association of sports fishing organisations of Montenegro, the Association of sports fishing at sea 
and users of fish and other aquatic organisms.  
Scientific institution authorised by the Ministry.  
Association of commercial fishermen and users of fish and other aquatic organisms.  
User of fish and other aquatic organisms and managers of natural resources.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount o r the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
Total budget 100,000.00 EUR.  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
2022 year.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
No effects on trade.  
10  DEVELOPMENT OF COMMERCIAL FISHING IN LAKE SKADAR   
1. Title of the subsi dy programme  
Support to Development of Freshwater Fishery and Aquaculture Sector - Development of Commercial 
Fishing in Lake Skadar   
2. Period covered by the notification  
2022 year .  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
• improve the catch efficiency in commercial fishing in Skadar Lake;  
• improving the standards of safety of navigation;  
• improvement of hygiene and health standards.  
• improvement of access waterways in the Skadar Lake.  G/SCM/N/401/MNE/Suppl.2  
 
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  4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management   
5. Form of the subsidy  
Support to strengthening of commercial fishing in Skadar  Lake concerns co -financing of commercial 
fishermen (holders of a valid permit for commercial fishing issued by the NP Skadar Lake) in the 
cost of purchase of fishing vessel, purchase engines, purchase of fishing gear and tools to increase 
catch efficiency  and the purchase of ice -makers. The maximum contribution of budgetary funds is 
up to 50% of the value of the invoices submitted, maximum up to EUR 3,000.00. Specific criteria 
for support shall be defined by the Public Call.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided   
Holders of a valid commercial fishing permit for Skadar Lake.  
Local Self -governances .  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount o r the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
Total budget 50,000.00 EUR . 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
2022 year .  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
No effects on trade . 
11  STRENGTHENING COMPETITIVENESS AND EFFICIENCY OF THE FRESHWATER 
AQUACULTURE SECTOR   
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Support to Development of Freshwater Fishery and Aquaculture - Strengthening Competitiveness 
and Efficiency of Freshwater Acquaculture Sector.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2022 year . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
• strengthening compe titiveness and efficiency of freshwater aquaculture sector;  
• introduction of new technologies for protection of farming sites against predators.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management . 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Support to strengthening the competitiveness and efficiency of the freshwater aquaculture sector 
concerns co -financing of costs borne by fish farmers for the reconstructio n of the farming sites; 
construction or reconstruction of facilities for storage of feed and equipment; purchase of equipment 
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  of food safety and marketing of f armed products; purchase of protective nets or other technical 
solutions in order to protect the farming sites against predators. The maximum share of budgetary 
funds is up to 50% of the approved investment, up to EUR 7,000.00. More detailed eligibility cr iteria 
and conditions will be laid down by the public call.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided   
Business organisations and entrepreneurs issued with the aquaculture permit . 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount o r the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
Total budget 64,000.00 EUR . 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
2022 year.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
No effects on trade.  
12  DIRECT PAYMENTS IN AQUACULTURE   
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Support to Development of Freshwater Fishery and Aquaculture - Direct Payments in Aquaculture .  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2022 year.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
• increase the competitiveness of fres hwater aquaculture production and creation of 
competitive farmers;  
• full use of all available production capacities;  
• improvement of business operations;  
• increase of total aquaculture production.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management . 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Eligible for support for direct payments in aquaculture are business organisations and entrepreneurs 
holding an aquacul ture permit. Support is received exclusively for production from the own farming 
site. The amount of support is 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 as follows:  
• EUR 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 . 
• EUR 2.5/m2 of reported usable area of the farming site if the average of all fish size 
structures produced was above 22 and 17 kg/m2 . 
• EUR 2.0/m2 of reported usable area of the farming site if the average of all fish size 
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  • EUR 1.5/m2 of reported usable area of the farming site if the average of all fish size 
structures produced  was between 12 and 7 kg/m2.  
• EUR 1.0/m2 of reported usable area of the farming site if the average of all fish size 
structures produced was below 7 kg/m2 . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided   
Business organisations and entrepreneurs issued with the aqu aculture permit.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount o r the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
Total budget 75,000.00 EUR . 
8. Duration of the subsidy  and/or any time limits attached to it, including date of 
inceptio n/commencement  
2022 year.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Minimum effects on trade.  
 
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