G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.1  
 
11 April 2019  
(19-2347) Page: 1/188 
Committee on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures  Original: English  
 
SUBSIDIES  
NEW AND FULL NOTIFIC ATION PURSUANT TO AR TICLE XVI:1  
OF THE GATT 1994 AND  ARTICLE 25 OF THE A GREEMENT  
ON SUBSIDIES AND COU NTERVAILING MEASURES  
EUROPEAN UNION 
Addendum  
The following addendum to the notification of the European Union relates to subsidy programmes of 
Austria . 
 
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 G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.1  
 
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  AUSTRIA  
 
TABLE OF CONTENTS  
 
1    ECO-SPECIAL PROGRAMM E DISTRICT HEATING  ................................ .....................  9 
2    STANDARD GUARANTEES FOR INVESTMENT LOANS  WITHIN THE FRAMEWOR K  
OF THE GUARANTEES GU IDELINES OF THE UPPE R AUSTRIAN CREDIT 
GUARANTEEING COMPANY  LTD. (UACGC) – SA.40964  ................................ .........  10 
3    CONSOLIDATION MEASUR ES WITHIN THE FRAMEW ORK OF THE GUARANTEE S 
GUIDELINES OF THE UP PER AUSTRIAN CREDIT G UARANTEEING COMPANY  
LTD. (UACGC) - SA.40 965 ................................ ................................ .....................  11 
4    BUSINESS INNOVATION  AND COMPETITIVENESS  GUIDELINE 2014 -2020  - 
SA.43407  ................................ ................................ ................................ ..............  12 
5    "CONSTRUCTION OF A TEN MEN ALPINE CABLE  CAR INCLUDING W INTER 
TOURISM INFRASTRUCTU RE, SA.45843  ................................ ...............................  14 
6    CONSTRUCTION OF A NE W 8-EUB-CABLE CAR IN CLUDING WINTER TOURI SM 
INFRASTRUCTURE, SA.4 2637  ................................ ................................ ...............  14 
7 "8-EUB-ROSNERKÖPFL -CABLE CAR INCLUDING WI NTER TOURISM 
INFRASTRUCTURE ", SA.42605  ................................ ................................ .............  14 
 CONSTRUCTION OF A TE N MEN ALPINE CABLE C AR INCLUDING WINTER  
TOURISM INFRASTRUCTU RE, SA.45843  ................................ ...............................  14 
 CONSTRUCTION OF A NE W 8-EUB-CABLE CAR IN CLUDING WINTER TOURI SM 
INFRASTRUCTURE, SA.4 2637  ................................ ................................ ...............  14 
 "8-EUB-ROSNERKÖPFL -CABLE CAR INCLUDING WI NTER TOURISM 
INFRASTRUCTURE ", SA.42605  ................................ ................................ .............  14 
8 FISA - "FILM LOCATI ON AUSTRIA"  ................................ ................................ ....... 15 
9    AID SCHEME – FEDERAL  GUIDELINE "QUALIFIC ATION PROMOTION FOR 
EMPLOYEES" (QPE)  ................................ ................................ ..............................  16 
10 AID SCHEME OF THE LO WER AUSTRIAN FUNDS F OR ECONOMY AND TOURI SM  
FOR INVESTMENT SUBSI DIES (SA.39578)  ................................ ...........................  17 
11 AID SCHEME OF THE LO WER AUSTRIAN FUNDS F OR ECONOMY AND TOURI SM  
FOR RESEARCH, DEVELO PMENT AND INNOVATION  (SA.39579)  ...........................  18 
12 AID SCHEME OF THE LO WER AUSTRIAN FUNDS F OR ECONOMY AND TOURI SM  
FOR BUSINESS DEVELOP MENT (SA.39580)  ................................ ..........................  19 
13  AID SCHEME FOR GUARA NTEES FOR PARTICIPAT ION CAPITAL (SA.3958 1) ........  20 
14 AID SCHEME FOR GUARA NTEES (SA.39582)  ................................ .........................  21 
15 AID SCHEME OF THE LO WER AUSTRIAN GOVERNM ENT FOR RESEARCH AND  
DEVELOPMENT (STATE A ID FOR TECHNOLOGY) ( SA.39676)  ................................  22 
16 PROGRAMME TO PROMOTE  THE DEVELOPMENT OF PRIVATE RAILWAY SIDI NGS 
AND THE TRANSHIPMENT  SYSTEMS IN INTERMOD AL TRANSPORTATION  ............  23 
17 PROGRAMME "DEVELOPME NT MEASURES OF THE L OWER AUSTRIAN BORDER  
REGION COMPANY LTD."  ................................ ................................ ......................  24 
18 GUIDELINE OF THE LOW ER AUSTRIAN BORDER R EGION COMPANY LTD TO  
SUPPORT  TOURISM IN THE LOWE R AUSTRIAN BORDER RE GION (START 
1 OCTOBER  2015)  ................................ ................................ ................................  24 
19 INTERREG V -A AUSTRIA  – GERMANY/BAVARIA 2 014-2020, AB46  .......................  26 
20 INTERREG V -A AUSTRIA  – GERMANY/BAVARIA 2 014-2020, AB78  .......................  27 
21 INTERREG V -A AUSTRIA  – GERMANY/BAVARIA 2 014-2020, AB94  .......................  28 G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.1  
 
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  22   INTERREG V -A AUSTRIA  – GERMANY/BAVARIA 2 014-2020 , AB117  .....................  29 
23    GUIDELINES FOR RESCU ING AND RESTRUCTURIN G FOR SME IN BURGENL AND; 
N 670/08  ................................ ................................ ................................ .............  30 
24 GUIDELINES FOR RESCU ING AND RESTRUCTURIN G FOR SME IN BURGENL AND; 
N 548/09  ................................ ................................ ................................ .............  32 
25 GUIDELINES OF THE BU RGENLAND RISK CAPITA L COMPANY CONCERNING   
THE GRANTING OF VENT URE CAPITAL - VERSIO N 2010; (X31/2010)  ..................  33 
26 GUIDELINES OF THE BU RGENLAND RISK CAPITA L COMPANY CONCERNING   
THE GRANTING OF VENT URE CAPITAL - VERSIO N 2015; SA.41176  ......................  35 
27   GUIDELINES CONCERNIN G THE GRANTING OF NO N-REPAYABLE SUBSIDIE S TO 
ENTERPRISES IN THE F IELDS OF TRADE AND I NDUSTRY ACCORDING TO  THE 
ECONOMIC PROMOTION A CT 1994  - VERSION JANUARY 2 015; SA.40516  ............  36 
28 GUIDELINES CONCERNIN G THE GRANTING OF NO N-REPAYABLE SUBSIDIE S TO 
ENTERPRISES IN THE F IELDS OF T RADE AND INDUSTRY AC CORDING TO THE 
ECONOMIC PROMOTION A CT 1994; VERSION JUL Y 2015; SA.42521  ....................  38 
29 GUIDELINES CONCERNIN G THE GRANTING OF  RESEARCH AND DEVELO PEMENT 
PROJECTS - VERSION J ANUARY 2015; SA.4049 9................................ ..................  39 
30 GUIDELINES CONCERNIN G THE GRANTING OF RE SEARCH AND DEVELOPEM ENT 
PROJECTS - VERSION J ULY 2015; SA.42522  ................................ .........................  41 
31 THE ETCS – AID SCHEM E FOR THE EQUIPMENT OF RAIL VEHICLES WIT H ETCS – 
LEVEL 2 [SA.33381 (2011/N)]  ................................ ................................ .............  42 
32     THE ETCS – AID SCHEM E FOR THE EQUIPMENT OF RAIL VEHICLES WIT H ETCS – 
LEVEL 2 [SA.33381 (2 011/N)]  ................................ ................................ .............  44 
33     THE AID FOR THE PROV ISION OF CERTAIN (CO MBINED) TRANSPORT SE RVICES  
BY RAIL IN AUSTRIA [ SA.33993 (2011/N)]  ................................ .........................  45 
34 THE AID FOR THE PROV ISION OF CERTAIN (CO MBINED) TRANSPORT SE RVICES 
BY RAIL IN AUSTRIA [ SA.33993 (2011/N)]  ................................ .........................  47 
35 LOWER AUSTRIAN WATER  MANAGEMENT FUND AID  GUIDELINES 2009 -  
WATER  ECOLOGY FOR E NTERPRISES IN COMPET ITION  ................................ ...... 49 
36 LOWER AUSTRIAN WATER  MANAGEMENT FUND AID  GUIDELINES 2009 -  
WATER ECOLOGY FOR EN TERPRISES IN COMPETI TION  ................................ ....... 50 
37 GUIDELINE OF THE REG ION OF SALZBURG: "EN VIRONMENTAL AID IN 
SALZBURG"; SA.40438  ................................ ................................ .........................  51 
38 GUIDELINE OF THE REG ION OF SALZBURG : "ENVIRONMENTAL AID  IN 
SALZBURG "; SA.40438  ................................ ................................ .........................  52 
39 INVESTMENT PROGRAMME  CARINTHIA AIRPORT ; SA.40433  ...............................  53 
40 "GUIDELINES FOR THE PROVISION OF GUARANT EES OF THE CARINTHIA N 
COUNTRY FOR DEFENSIV E MEASURES" ; SA.41063  ................................ ...............  54 
41 "GUIDELINES FOR THE PROVISION OF GUARANT EES OF THE CARINTHIA N 
COUNTRY FOR DEFENSIV E MEASURES" N513/200 9 ................................ .............  56 
42 RECOVERY OF INCOMPAT IBLE AID FROM AIRLIN ES RYANAIR, HLX AND  
TUIFLY CONCERNING AI RPORT KÄRNTEN ; SA.24221  ................................ ...........  57 
43 GUIDELINES OF THE ST YRIAN BUSINESS PROMO TION AGENCY IN ITS  
CURRENT  VERSION  ................................ ................................ ..............................  58 
 GUIDELINE FOR THE ST YRIAN ECONOMIC PROMO TION 2014 -2020, 
GZ: ABT12 -WT-WP.01 -83/2014 -225 VOM 03.07 .2014.  ................................ ........  58 
 GUIDELINE FOR THE ST YRIAN ECONOMIC PROMO TION 2014 -2020, 
GZ: ABT12 -47334/2014 -1 VOM 19.11.2015  ................................ .........................  58 G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.1  
 
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   GUIDELINE  FOR THE STYRIAN ECO NOMIC PROMOTION 2014 -2020, 
GZ: ABT12 -47334/2014 -4 VOM 12.05.2016  ................................ .........................  58 
44 REVISED AND PROLONGE D VERSION OF THE VEN TURE CAPITAL PROGRAMME 
PROVIDED BY THE PROV INCE OF STYRIA  ................................ ............................  60 
45 SUPPORT OF ELECTRICI TY FROM RENEWABLE SO URCES AND OF COMBINE D  
HEAT AND POWER  PLANTS  ................................ ................................ ...................  61 
46 CARINTHIA FILM COMMI SSION – CFC; GUIDELI NES AND SUBSIDY  
PROGRAMME 2015 -2016  ................................ ................................ ......................  65 
47 REGION OF CARINTHIA SUBSIDY PROGRAMME FO R PUBLISHING 
COMPANIES  2015 AND R EGION OF CARINTHIA S UBSIDY PROGRAMME FOR  
PUBLISHING COMPANIES  2016  ................................ ................................ ............  67 
48 GUIDELINE 'CAPITAL E XPENDITURES'; X 140/2008  ................................ ............  69 
49 GUIDELINE 'RESEARCH,  TECHNICAL DEVELOPME NT AND INNOVATION (F TI)'; 
N 61/2007  ................................ ................................ ................................ ...........  70 
50 GUIDELINE 'CAPITAL E XPENDITURES'; XS 37/ 2007  ................................ ............  71 
51 GUIDELINE 'COMPANY A ND PROJECT DEVELOPME NT'; X 145/2008  .....................  72 
52 R&R AID SCHEME "BUSI NESS RETENTION MEASU RES" FOR SMES IN  
CARINTHIA; SA.35973  ................................ ................................ .........................  73 
53 R&R AID SCHEME "BUSI NESS RETENTION MEASU RES" FOR SMES IN  
CARINTHIA; SA.40973  ................................ ................................ .........................  74 
54 CARINTHIAN ECONOMIC PROMOTION FUND FRAME WORK GUIDELINE ;  
SA.39275  ................................ ................................ ................................ ..............  75 
55 CARINTHIAN ECONOMIC PROMOTION FUND FRAME WORK GUIDELINE  
V.2.0 -14; SA.41047  ................................ ................................ ..............................  77 
56 CARINTHIAN ECONOMIC PROMOTION FUND GUIDELINE 'FINANCING ';  
SA.39274  ................................ ................................ ................................ ..............  78 
57 CARINTHIAN ECONOMIC PROMOTION FUND FRAME WORK GUIDELINE OF  
JULY 2015; SA.42435  ................................ ................................ ...........................  79 
58 GUIDELINE 'FINANCING '; SA.42436  ................................ ................................ ..... 80 
59 GUIDELINE 'CAPITAL E XPENDITURES'; XR 23/ 2007  ................................ ............  81 
60 NON-COMMERCIAL BROAD CASTING FUND; EU/STA TE AID DECISION:  
SA.46822  ................................ ................................ ................................ ..............  82 
61 PRIVATE BROADCASTING  FUND; EU/STATE AID DECISION: SA.46841  ................  83 
62 FUND FOR DIGITALISATION; EU/STATE AID DECISIO N N 622/2003  ...................  85 
63 TELEVISION FUND; EU/ STATE AID DECISION: SA.43778  ................................ ..... 86 
64 ECOPLUS GUIDELINES F OR REGIONAL INVESTME NT PROJECTS IN LOWER  
AUSTRIA  ................................ ................................ ................................ ..............  88 
 ECOPLUS GUIDELINES F OR REGIONAL INFRASTR UCTURE PROMOTION  
IN LOWER AUSTRIA  ................................ ................................ .............................  88 
65 "FUNDING OF ELECTRIC ITY PRODUCTION FROM RENEWABLE ENERGY  
SOURCES AND ENERGY E FFICIENCY PROGRAMMES " ................................ ............  90 
66 THE FEDERAL CHANCELL ERY OF AUSTRIA PROMO TES CONTEMPORARY ART   
IN AUSTRIA  ................................ ................................ ................................ ..........  91 
67 MULTIFUNCTIONAL INFR ASTRUCTURE FOR LEISU RE IN VORARLBERG  ................  92 
68 UPPER AUSTRIAN PROGR AMME TO SUPPORT ECON OMIC -TECHNICAL  
RESEARCH, TECHNOLOGI C DEVELOPMENT AND IN NOVATION IN UPPER  
AUSTRIAN RESEARCH IN STITUTES  ................................ ................................ ...... 93 G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.1  
 
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  69 UPPER AUSTRIAN PROGR AMME FOR INNOVATION AND ECONOMIC GROWTH 
2020  ................................ ................................ ................................ .....................  94 
70 PROGRAMME OF INNOVAT ION AND GROWTH FOR T OURISM 2020 (IWT)  ............  96 
71 DIRECTIVE ON THE PRO MOTION OF ECONOMIC - TECHNOLOGICAL RESEA RCH, 
TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPME NT AND INNOVATION IN  UPPER AUSTRIA (FTI - OÖ 
COOPERATION FFG) FOR  THE PERIOD FROM 1 J UNE 2015 TO 30  JUNE  2021  ....... 97 
72 GUIDELINES ON AID TO  UPPER AUSTRIA INDUS TRY FOR ENVIRONMENTA L 
PROTECTION MEASURES  ................................ ................................ ......................  98 
 GUIDELINES ON AID FO R ENVIRONMENTAL PROT ECTION MEASURES IN  
UPPER AUSTRIAN INDUS TRY SECTOR  ................................ ................................ .. 98 
73 AUSTRIAN FILM INSTIT UTE ................................ ................................ ...............  100 
74 SA.38249 AID SCHEME FOR DISTRICT HEATING  AND COOLING  
INFRASTRUCTURE AND C OOLING INSTALLATIONS  (AT) ................................ .... 101 
75 LOWER AUSTRIAN SOCIE TY FOR TH E FUNDING AND SUPPOR T OF SHOPPING  
IN TOWN AND CITY CENTERS (ABBREVIATED : NAFES)  ................................ ...... 102 
76 AUSTRIAN BANK SUPPOR T MEASURES  ................................ ...............................  103 
77 EC N 661/2009 - INDEMNITY SCHEME FOR FEDERAL MUSEUMS IN A USTRIA ..... 105 
78 SUBSIDIES FOR THE C ONSTRUCTION OF CONNE CTING RAILWAY LINES;  
INFRASTRUCTURE FOR R AILWAY HAULAGE; (BKA  V05; NN 101/95;  
N 515/95)  ................................ ................................ ................................ ..........  106 
79 SUBSIDIES FOR INTENS IFIED ENERGETIC USE OF BIOMASS [SA 32086  
(2010/X)]  ................................ ................................ ................................ ..........  107 
80 SUBSIDIES FOR ENERGY  SAVING MEASURES AND  RENEWABLE ENERGY FO R 
SME'S; SA.45233 (201 6/X)  ................................ ................................ ................  108 
81 GRANTS FOR RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT (ESA 9 3-297)  ................................ ... 109 
82 SUBSIDIES FOR RESEAR CH & DE VELOPMENT; SA.41610 (2015/X)  ....................  110 
83 SUPPORTING LOCAL SUP PLY AND ECONOMIC COM MUNITIES; SA.39433 
(2014/X)  ................................ ................................ ................................ ............  111 
84 PROGRAMME FOR TOURIS M DEVELOPMENT IN VOR ARLBERG 2014 -2020  ..........  112 
85 PROGRAMME FOR BUSINE SS DEVELOPMEN T IN VORARLBERG 2014 -2020  .........  113 
86 SUBSIDY TO "VIENNA W ORK INTEGRATION BUSI NESS AND QUALIFICATI ON 
COMPANY LTD." TO FIN ANCE PARTIALLY THE C ONSTRUCTION OF A  
PRODUCTION BUILDING AND THE CONTRIBUTION S TO BASIC - AND BUIL DING -
COSTS FOR RENTAL SPA CE IN VIENNA'S URBAN  LAKESIDE NAMED ASPE RN. 
EXEMPT ION NOTICE PURSUANT TO ART. 42 GENERAL B LOCK EXEMPTION 
REGULATION (NO 800/2 008) TO THE EUROPEAN  COMMISSION UNDER TH E 
NUMBER SA.36382 (201 3/10)  ................................ ................................ ...........  114 
87 SMALL WATER POWER PL ANT - WEIR 1; SA.469 78 ................................ ............  115 
88 VIENNA FILM FUND  ................................ ................................ ............................  116 
89 TYROLEAN ECONOMIC PR OMOTION PROGRAMME – IMPULSE PACKAGE ; 
SA.39453  ................................ ................................ ................................ ............  117 
90 TYROLEAN INFRASTRUCT URE PROMOTION PROGRA MME – INFRASTRUCTURA L 
IMPROVEMENTS IN SMAL L AND SMALLEST SKIIN G AREAS; SA.39454  ...............  119 
91 REGIONAL  ECONOMIC  PROGRAM  FOR PLANNING ASSOCIATION  9 "UPPER  
AND SUPERIOR COURT ", SPECIAL  PROMOTION  PROGRAMME  2015 -2024; 
SA.40308  ................................ ................................ ................................ ............  120 
92 PROMOTION GUIDELINE FOR REGIONAL DEVELOP MENT TYROL 2014 -2020 ; 
SA.43212  ................................ ................................ ................................ ............  121 G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.1  
 
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  93 TYROLEAN SPECIAL PRO MOTION PROGRAM LECH VALLEY - REUTTE;  
SA.43280  ................................ ................................ ................................ ............  123 
94 PROMOTION GUIDELINE "INFRASTRUCTURE PROM OTION OF THE STATE O F 
TYROL – LOCAL HEATIN G PLANT"; SA.43281 (2015/X)  ................................ ..... 124 
95 PROMOTION GUIDELINE "TYROLEAN PROMOTION OF PERSONNEL 
ACCOMMODATION"; SA.43282 (2015/X)  ................................ ...........................  125 
96 PROMOTION GUIDELINE "TYROLEAN ECONOMIC D EVELOPMENT PROGRAMME  - 
PROMOTION OF ENERGY SAVING MEASURES AND RENEWABLE ENERGY 
SOURCES"; SA.44096 ( 2016/X)  ................................ ................................ .........  126 
97 INDIVIDUAL AID TO CA BLE CARS SILVRETTA G ALTÜR COMPANY & CO. LTD.; 
SA.45992 (2016/X)  ................................ ................................ ............................  128 
98 TYROLEAN SPECIAL PRO MOTION PROGRAM FOR T HE REGION NATURA 200 0  
ISEL; SA.45993 (2016/X)  ................................ ................................ ..................  129 
99 INDIVIDUAL AID, LEIS URE CENTRE ACHENSEE COMPANY LTD.,  
CONSTRUCTION OF BATH ING AND LEISURE FACI LITIES; SA.47098 (20 16/X)  ... 130 
100 INDIVIDUAL AID TOP -CITY-KUFSTEIN COMPANY LTD., RENOVATION AND  
EXPANSION PROJECT OF  FORTRESS KUFSTEIN; SA.47099 (2016/X)  .................  131 
101 TYROLEAN GUIDELINE F OR THE PROMOTION OF CULTURE – CULTURAL 
INITIATIVES; SA.4721 9 (2016/X)  ................................ ................................ ..... 133 
102 TYROLEAN GUIDELINE F OR THE PROMOTION OF CULTURE – PERFORMING   
ARTS; SA.47220 (2016 /X) ................................ ................................ .................  134 
103 AUSTRIAN PROGRAMME F OR THE RURAL DEVELOP MENT 2007 -2013, 
MEASURES  311 AND 313  (X 645/2009)  ................................ .............................  135 
104 SPECIAL DIRECTIVE OF  THE FEDERAL MINISTE R OF AGRICULTURE AND  
FORESTRY, ENVIRONME NT AND WATER MANAGEM ENT FOR THE SUBSIDY  
OF THE AGRICULTURAL SECTOR OF NATIONAL F UNDS: MEASURE  
PROCESSING, MARKETIN G AND OPENING OF MAR KETS (X 965/2009)  ..............  136 
105 DIVERSIFICATION OF A GRICULTURAL HOLDINGS  BY ENERGY FROM  
RENEWABLE SOURCES WI THIN THE FRAMEWORK O F THE AUSTRIAN RD 
PROGRAMME 2014 -2020 (SA.40990)  ................................ ................................ . 138 
106 AID FOR CULTURE AND THE HERITAGE CONSERV ATION, ESPECIALLY FO R TH E 
CONSERVATION OF THE PUBLIC INTEREST IN T HE AUSTRIAN AND 
INTERNATIONAL CULTUR AL ASSETS, THE D URABLE CONSERVATION AND 
TRADITIONALLY BREEDI NG OF THE HORSE BREE D LIPIZZANER, THE 
CONSERVATION OF THE TRADITION AND THE HI GH SCHOOL OF THE CLA SSIC 
HORSEMANSHIP AS WELL  AS THE TRADITIONALL Y USE OF THE FEDERAL   
STUD PIBER (SA.42474 ) ................................ ................................ ....................  139 
107 AID FOR CULTURE AND THE HERITAGE CONSERV ATION, ESPECIALLY FO R THE 
CONSERVATION OF THE PUBLIC INTEREST IN T HE AUSTRIAN AND 
INTERNATIONAL CULTUR AL ASSETS,  THE DURABLE CONSERV ATION AND 
TRADITIONALLY BREEDI NG OF THE HORSE BREE D LIPIZZANER, THE 
CONSERVATION OF THE TRADITION AND THE HI GH SCHOOL OF THE CLA SSIC 
HORSEMANSHIP AS WELL  AS THE TRADITIONALL Y USE OF THE FEDERAL   
STUD PIBER (SA.44939 ) ................................ ................................ ....................  140 
108 FIT15PLUS - RESEARCH , INNOVATION AND TEC HNOLOGY PROMOTION FO R 
VIENNA 2015 -2017  ................................ ................................ ............................  141 
109 'ZIT 13 PLUS' TECHNO LOGY AND INNOVATION PROMOTION FOR VIENNA  
2013 -2016  ................................ ................................ ................................ .........  142 
110 ZIT08PLUS R&D&I SCHE ME AUSTRIA (CITY OF VIENNA) 2008 –2011  ................  144 
111 ZIT05 PLUS 2005 AID SCHEME - RESERCH, TECHNOLOGI CAL DEVELOPMENT  
AND INNOVATION OF TH E REGION OF VIENNA 2 005-2008,  
SUBPROGRAMME B: 'VIE NNA SPOTS OF EXCELLE NCE' (VSOE)  ...........................  145 G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.1  
 
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  112 INVITATION TO TENDER  'VIENNA START -UP IN ITIATIVE'  ................................ . 146 
113 'SHARED RESEARCH FAC ILITIES' STRATEGIC D EVELOPMENT AND EXPAN SION  
OF RESEARCH INFRASTR UCTURE CENTERS FOCUS ING ON JOINT UTILISA TION  
BY THE SCIENTIFIC AN D BUSINESS COMMUNITY  ................................ ..............  148 
114 BEST15 PLUS – EMPLOY MENT AND ECONOMIC ST RUCTURE IN VIENNA  
2015 –2017  ................................ ................................ ................................ .........  149 
115 LOCATION INITIATIVE 2015  ................................ ................................ ..............  150 
116 LOCA TION INITIATIVE 2013  ................................ ................................ ..............  151 
117 VIENNA ECONOMIC STRU CTURE IMPROVEMENT SC HEME 2005  ..........................  153 
118 VIENNA ECONOMIC STRU CTURE IMPROVEMENT 19 98 ................................ ....... 154 
119 GUIDELINES OF THE PR OVINCIAL GOVERNMENT OF LOWER AUSTRIA FOR  
DAMAGES CAUSED BY NA TURAL DISASTERS, N 5 64/B/2004  .............................  155 
120 GUIDELINES OF THE PR OVINCIAL GOVERNMENT OF LOWER AUSTRIA FOR  
DAMAGES CAUSED BY NA TURAL DISASTERS, N 5 64/B/2004  .............................  156 
121 ERP REGIONAL PROGRAM ME (SA.43687) AND PR ECEDING SCHEME  
(SA.40903) ................................ ................................ ................................ .........  157 
122 ERP SME PROGRAMME (S A.43688) AND PRECEDI NG SCHEME (SA.40901)  .........  158 
123 ERP TECHNOLOGY PROGR AMME (SA.43689) AND PRECEDING SCHEME 
(SA.40904) ................................ ................................ ................................ .........  159 
124 ERP TOURISM PROGRAMM E (SA.44320) AND PRE CEDING SCHEME (SA.40 905)  . 160 
125 ERP AGRICULTURE PROG RAMME (SA.44321) AND  PRECEDING SCHEME 
(SA.40902) ................................ ................................ ................................ .........  162 
126 ERP TRANSPORT PROGRA MME (SA.33669)  ................................ ........................  163 
127 GUIDELINE OF THE FED ERAL MINISTRY OF FIN ANCE FOR THE GRANTIN G OF 
GUARANTEES BY AUSTRI A ECONOMIC SERVICE P URSUANT TO THE  
GUARANTEE ACT 1977 ( SA.46140) AND PRECED ING SCHEME (SA.39530 ) .........  164 
128 GRANTING OF GUARANTE ES BY AUSTRIA ECONOM IC SERVICE PURSUANT TO  
THE SME PROMOTION AC T AND THE CORRESPOND ING GUIDELINE OF THE  
FEDERAL MINISTRY FOR  SCIENCE, RESEARCH A ND ECONOMY  (SA.39569)  ........  165 
129 GUIDELINE OF THE FED ERAL MINISTRY FOR SC IENCE, RESEARCH AND  
ECONOMY FOR NON -REPA YABLE CASH GRANTS BY  AUSTRIA ECONOMIC  
SERVICE PURSUANT TO THE SME PROMOTION AC T (SA.39568)  .........................  166 
130 GUIDELINE BY AUSTRIA ECONOMIC SER VICE FOR AID FROM ME ANS OF  
THE NATIONAL TRUST F OR RESEARCH, TECHNOLOGY AND DEVEL OPMENT 
(SA.41755) ................................ ................................ ................................ .........  167 
131 FRONTRUNNER -INITIATI VE; SPECIAL DIRECTIVE OF  FEDERAL MINISTRY OF  
TRANSPORT, INNOVATIO N AND TECHNOLOGY BMV IT (SA.41738) AND 
PRECEDING SCHEME (SA .36899)  ................................ ................................ ....... 168 
132 SEEDFINANCING -DIRECT IVE; DIRECTIVE OF TH E FEDERAL MINISTRY O F 
SCIENCE, RESEARCH AN D ECONOMY (BMWFW) AN D FEDERAL MINISTRY O F 
TRANSPORT, INNOVATIO N AND TECHNOLOGY (BM VIT) (SA.47096) AND 
PRECEEDING SCHEME (S A.43123)  ................................ ................................ ...... 170 
133 AUSTRIA ECONOMIC SER VICE FOUNDING FUND, INVESTMENT IN 
PARTICIPATIONS (SA.3 5891)  ................................ ................................ ............  171 
134 ENVIRONMENTAL SUPPOR T UNDER THE AUSTRIAN  ENVIRONMENTAL  
SUPPORT ACT FOR INDU STRIAL ENVIRONMENTAL  PROTECTION MEASURES  ..... 172 
135 GUIDELINES ON AID FO R THE MANAGEMENT OF ABANDONED  
POLLUTED SITES  ................................ ................................ ................................  173 
136 CLIMATE FUND - ENVIR ONMENTAL AID (KLI.EN -F-UF) 2015/2016 ....................  174 G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.1  
 
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  137 CLIMATE AKTIVE MOBIL E 2015/2016  ................................ ................................  176 
138 SA.40738; AUSTRIAN P ROMOTION AGENCY – GENERAL PROGRAMMES  .............  177 
139 SA.40733; STRENGTHEN ING COOPERATIVE FRAM EWORKS BETWEEN  
SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY  ................................ ................................ ....................  178 
140 SA.40732; STRENGTHEN ING OF INNOVATION FO R AUSTRIAN  
ORGANIZATIONS IN SPE CIFIC ISSUES  ................................ ..............................  179 
141 SA.41175; INVESTMENT  AID FOR BROADBAND N ETWORK DEVELOPMENT  .........  180 
142 SA.40734; HUMAN RESO URCES  ................................ ................................ ..........  181 
143 SA.40739; AUSTRIAN P ROMOTION AGENCY – GENERAL PROGRAMMES  .............  182 
144 SA.40740: AUSTRIAN P ROMOTION AGENCY – GENERAL PROGRAMMES  .............  184 
145 SA.42073; INVESTMENT  AID FOR BROADBAND N ETWORK DEVELOPMENT –  
DUCT (EMPTY PIPE)  ................................ ................................ ...........................  185 
146 REGIONAL COMPETENCE PROJECTS, K -REGIO 20 14 - 2021  ................................  186 
147 GUIDELINES DEALING W ITH MEASURES IN WATE RS DEVELOPMENT DUE  
TO THE COMPETITION A MONG COMPANIES WITH STRUCTURES CAUSING 
HYDROMORPHOLOGICAL S TRAIN ON WATERS  ................................ ...................  187 
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  1  ECO-SPECIAL PROGRAMME DI STRICT HEATING  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
Eco-Special Programme District Heating  
First Notification on  2 March 1994, unlimited.  
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2015; 2016 . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of t he subsidy  
The aim of the subsidy is the compensation of fossil fuel, promotion the use of Woodchips, increase 
local added v alue, reduction of CO2 -emission.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Decision of the government of  Lower Austria from 3 July 1992; handled by:  Division for 
Environmental and Energ y Economy , RU3 . 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
Grant, annual grant for a period of 10 years, an d loan, but the loan has not been granted since 
2000; the latest annual grant was granted in 1997 (for a period of 10 years) . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed  or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined ) 
The subsidy is provided to investors, who are installing a district heating plant. The subsidy is a fix 
amount, either one time or annual for 10 years . 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where t his is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
Total annual amount 2015: € 0.00.- 
 Total annual amount 2016: € 0.00.- 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
No time limits . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however,  it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s ) 
or sector(s ): 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
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   (b) for a previou s representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the subsidy.  
 The subsidy was introduced in 1992; there are no useable statistic data ava ilable for the years 
before 1992 . 
2  STANDARD  GUARANTEES FOR INVE STMENT LOANS WITHIN THE FRAMEWORK OF THE  
GUARANTEES GUIDELINE S OF THE UPPER AUSTR IAN CREDIT GUARANTEE ING COMPANY 
LTD. (UACGC) – SA.40964  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief des cription or identification of the subsidy  
Standard Guarantees for investment loans within the framework of the guara ntees guidelines of the Upper 
Austrian Credit Guaranteeing company ltd ( UACGC ) SA.40964  
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to  be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of  
the fiscal year should be specified  
2015 and 2016 .  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Support of U pper Austrian SME's by issuing guarantees to obtain a loan for investments . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Upper Austrian Credit Guaranteeing Company Ltd. , 4020 Linz, Beth lehemst reet 3. 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
Issue of guarantees for Upper Austrian companies . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined ) 
Small and medium enterprises (all economic sectors) in Upper Austria, by issuing a guarantee for a 
loan, am ount per unit ranging from € 25,000 to € 1,000, 000, dependent on the amount to be 
invested . 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy info rmation (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
Guarantees  for loans from € 25,000 to max. € 1, 000,000 per enterprise . 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached t o it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
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  9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent  possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s ): 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
 Our data refer exclusively to companies in the category trading.  
2016:  guarantees for 14 enterprises, guaranteed loans € 1,741, 500, 16 new jobs created by 
investment, 25 jobs ensured . 
2015:  guarantees for 10 enterp rises, guaranteed loans € 1,402, 400, 15 new jobs created by 
investment, 19 jobs ensured . 
2014:  guarantees for 13 en terprises, guaranteed loans € 1,170, 000, 20 new jobs created by  
investment, 24 jobs ensured . 
 (b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and mean ingful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the subsidy.  
 No data available . 
3  CONSOLIDATION MEASUR ES WITHIN THE FRAMEW ORK OF THE GUARANTEE S 
GUIDELINES OF THE UP PER AUSTRIAN CREDIT GUARANTEEING COMPANY  LTD. (UACGC) 
- SA.40965  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
Consolidation measures within the framework of the guarantees guidelines of the Upper Austrian 
Credit Guaranteeing Company Ltd. (UACGC) -SA.40965  
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recentl y completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2015 and 2016 . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Support of Upper Austrian SE's by issuing guarantees to obtain a loan f or consolidation purposes.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Upper Austrian Credit Guaranteeing Company Ltd. , 4020 Linz, Bethlehemst reet 3. 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., gra nt, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
Issue of guarantees for Upper Austrian companies . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined ) 
Small e nterprises (all economic sector s except steel production industry) in Upper Austria, by issuing 
a guarantee for a loan, am ount per unit ranging from € 25,000 to € 250, 000, dependent on the 
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  7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the  year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
Guarantees for loans from € 25,000 to max. € 250, 000 per enterprise . 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including da te of 
inception/commencement  
Max. 7 years . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant  and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s ): 
(a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
Our data refer exclusively to companies in the category trading.  
2016:  guarantees for 14 en terprises, guaranteed loans € 1,741, 500, 16 new jobs created by 
investment, 25 jobs ensured . 
2015:  guarantees for 10 en terprises, guaranteed loans € 1,402, 400, 15 new jobs created by 
investment, 19 jobs ensured . 
2014:  guarantees for 13 en terprises, guaranteed loans € 1,170, 000, 20 new jobs created by 
investment, 24 jobs ensured . 
 (b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major  
change in the subsidy.  
 No data available . 
4  BUSINESS  INNOVATION AND COMP ETITIVENESS GUIDELIN E 2014 -2020 - SA.434 07 
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief d escription or identification of the subsidy  
Business innovation and competitiveness guideline 2014 -2020 - SA.43407.  
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal  year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified . 
2015 and 2016.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
It is a subsidy programme to support some measures of the Operational Programme "Investments 
in grow th and employment" to improve competitiveness of SMEs with national funding in cooperation 
with the Austria Wirtschaftsservice GmbH (AWS)/ ERP -funds or the Austrian hotel und tourism bank 
(ÖHT) as well as the support of other projects of SMEs, which are im portant for the economic 
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  4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Regional Government of Salzburg, E C-registration no.  SA.43407 (2015/X) . 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
Grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others;  
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; i f the latter, how 
determined ) 
The subsidy programme supports projects of the measure/activity no. 5 "R&D and technology -
oriented investments" within the priority axis 1 of the above mentioned EU -Programme in 
cooperation with the ERP -funds as well as projec ts of the measure/activity no. 9 "Support for growth 
in enterprises (SMEs)" within the priority axis 2 of the above mentioned EU -Programme in 
cooperation with the ERP -funds or the Austrian tourism bank (ÖHT) in the case of tourism projects. 
The subsidy pro gramme supports also other projects of SMEs, which are important for the economic 
development especially for less developed regions in Salzburg. Most of the grants are provided as 
fluctuating amounts per unit/project within the limits permitted by the "IWB -Guideline " or the aid 
law. The fluctuating grant per unit is measured after the contribution to reach the goals of the above 
mentioned EU -Programme or the "IWB -Guideline ". 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or th e annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possib le, a full explanation  
 Average subsidy per unit in 2015: €  0.- 
 Average subsidy per unit in 2016: €  0.- 
There were no approvals in the years 2015 and 2016 especially due to the late operational start of 
the above mentioned EU -programme "Investments in gro wth and employment".  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
1 October  2015 to 31  December 2020.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports a nd exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s ): 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
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 (b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introdu ction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the subsidy.  
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  5  "CONSTRUCTION OF A TE N MEN ALPINE CABLE C AR INCLUDING WINTER TOURISM 
INFRASTRUCTURE, SA.4 5843  
6  CONSTRUCTION OF A NE W 8 -EUB-CABLE CAR IN CLUDING WINTER TOURI SM 
INFRASTRUCTURE, SA.4 2637  
7 "8-EUB-ROSNERKÖPFL -CABLE CAR INCLUDING WINTER TOURISM INFRA STRUCTURE ", 
SA.42605  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description o r identification of the subsidy  
CONSTRUCTION OF A TE N MEN ALPINE CABLE C AR INCLUDING WINTER TOURISM INFRAS TRUCTURE, SA.45843  
CONSTRUCTION OF A NE W 8-EUB-CABLE CAR IN CLUDING WINTER TOURI SM INFRASTRUCTURE, S A.42637  
"8-EUB-ROSNERKÖPFL -CABLE CAR INCLUDING WI NTER TOURISM INFRAST RUCTURE ", SA.42605  
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified . 
2015 and 2016.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The purpose of these subsid ies is to support the investing SMEs for the above mentioned p rojects, 
which are important for the economic development of less developed regions in Salzburg.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Regional Government of Salzburg,  EC-registration -no SA.45843, SA.42637 and SA.42605 . 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
Grant.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters,  or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined ) 
An ad -hoc-subsidy can be granted for projects, which are important for the development of less 
developed regions of Salzburg.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the  year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
 Average subsidy per un it in 2015: € 1,056, 500.- (only two cases)  
 Average subsidy per unit in 2016:  € 1,350, 000.- (just one case)  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including  date of 
inception/commencement  
SA.45843: from 29  June 2016 to 30  November  2017 (according to the subsidy contract) . 
SA.42637: from 27  July 2015 to 1 December 2015. G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.1  
 
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  SA.42605: from 21  July 2015 t o 3 August  2015. 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics i s left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible,  relevant and/or determinable, howe ver, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s ): 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
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 (b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the subsidy.  
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8 FISA - "FILM LOCATION  AUSTRIA"  
1. Title of the subsidy pro gramme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
FISA- "Film Location Austria"  
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In t he latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2015; 2016 . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Culture/Film . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Film Location Act, Austrian Federal Law Gazette I no. 40/2014 . 
Film Location Austria - Guidance Notes for Support Schemes issued by the Federal Minister of 
Science, Research and Economy in agreement with the Federal Minister of Finance . 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
Grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determ ined) 
Film producers, subsidy determined by cultural test, fluctuating amoun t determined by production 
costs.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the  year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
Subsidy per unit: Max. 25 % of the eligible production cost.  G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.1  
 
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  Annual a mount budgeted in 2015, 2016:  € 7.5 million  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any oth er time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Commencement of the progra mme: 2010, Current Guidelines in effect until 31 December 2018 . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific  
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports o f the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s ): 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
 (b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the su bsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the subsidy.  
 Due to its scope, the annual amount do es not disturb the competition between the member 
states.  
9   AID SCHEME – FEDERAL GUIDELINE  "QUALIFI CATION PROMOTION FOR  EMPLOYEES " 
(QPE) 
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
Aid scheme – Federal Guideline  "Qualification Promotion for Employees " (QPE) 
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be  the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2015; 2016 . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Training aid . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Labour Market Service on behalf and for the account o f the Republic of Austria; Paragraph 34 Labour 
Market Service Act (LMSA ) 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession , etc.) 
Grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined ) 
Subsidies are provided to enterprises in all sectors according to the conditions laid down in the above 
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  7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year  covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
Annual amount:  
2015: € 3,218,914.17 .- 
2016: € 6,534,100.64 .- 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Duration of the aid scheme: 2015 -2019. 
10   AID SCHEME OF THE LO WER AUSTRIAN FUNDS F OR ECONOMY AND TOURISM FOR 
INVESTMENT SUBSIDIES  (SA.39578)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
Aid scheme of the Lower Austrian Funds for Economy and Tourism for investment subsidies 
(SA.39578)  
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2015; 2016 . 
3. Policy objective and/ or purpose of the subsidy  
Investment subsidies.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Department for econ omy, tourism & technology (WST3 ) at the Office o f the Lower Austrian 
Government.  
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
Grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter , how 
determined ) 
Subsidies are granted to endeavours investing in Lower Austria in the form of loans b earing a 
reduced interest rate and/ or grants. Within the scheme, there are two types of investment aid, 
"BASIS" and "TOP", the latter offering a higher a mount of aid given.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year  covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
2015: € 5,224,000; 2016: € 11,723, 000; Average subsidy per endeavour cannot be validly 
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  8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
31 December 2020.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effe cts of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, co nsumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s ): 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
 (b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year prec eding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the subsidy.  
 It is considered that the application of the subsidy programme has got only minimal effe cts 
on the international trade.  
11 AID SCHEME OF THE LO WER AUSTRIAN FUNDS F OR ECONOMY AND TOURISM FOR 
RESEARCH, DEVELOPMEN T AND INNOVATION (SA .39579)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
Aid scheme of the Lower Austrian Funds for Economy and Tourism for research, development and 
innovation (SA.39579)  
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should b e specified  
2015; 2016 . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Fostering Innovation in Lower Austria by supporting re search and development projects.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Department for economy, tou rism & technology (WST3 ) at the Office o f the Lower Austrian 
Government.  
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
Grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined ) 
Subsidies are granted to endeavours investing in Lower Austria in the form of l oans bearing a 
reduced interest rate a nd/or grants. Aid is granted for innovative projects in the field of research 
and development, the amount depends on the nature and quality of the project which are judged by 
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  7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, th e total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or  both) is not possible, a full explanation  
2015: € 3,574,000; 2016: € 1,438, 000; Average subsidy per endeavour cannot be validly calculated 
(amount of aid is calculated for the specific case and differs strongly from case to case) . 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
31 December 2020.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to th e judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s ): 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
 (b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the su bsidy.  
 It is considered that the application of the subsidy programme has got only minimal effects 
on the international trade.  
12   AID SCHEME OF THE LO WER AUSTRIAN FUNDS F OR ECONOMY AND TOURI SM FOR 
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT  (SA.39580)  
1. Title of the subsidy  programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
Aid scheme of the Lower Austrian Funds for Economy and Tourism for Business Development 
(SA.39580)  
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notific ation should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2015; 2016 . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Fostering cooperation between SMEs.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Department for economy, to urism & technology (WST3 ) at the Office o f the Lower Austrian 
Government.  
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
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  6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined ) 
Subsidies are granted to Lower Au stria SMEs establishing cooperations  and/or strategic development 
through formation . 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year  covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
2015: € 308,000; 2016: € 545, 000; Average subsidy per endeavour c annot be validly calculated 
(amount of aid is calculated for the specific case and diff ers strongly from case to case).  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
31 December 2020.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable  that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s ): 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
 (b) for a previous representative year, which, wh ere possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the subsidy.  
It is considered that the application of the subsidy programme has got only minimal effects on the 
internati onal trade.  
13   AID SCHEME FOR GUARA NTEES FOR PARTICIPAT ION CAPITAL (SA.3958 1) 
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
Aid scheme for guarantees for participation capital (SA.39581)  
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2015; 2016 . 
3. Policy objective and/ or purpose of the subsidy  
Providing a sound financial structure for regional SMEs.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Department for economy, tourism & technology (WST3) at t he Office o f the Lower Austrian 
Government.  
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
Combination of guarantee and grant . G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.1  
 
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  6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined ) 
Subsidies are granted to endeavours investing in Lower Austria in the form of guarantees for 
participation capital. In addition, interest paid for the capital is subs idized for the first three years.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered  by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
2015: € 5, 980,000; 2016: € 10,668, 000; Average subsidy per endeavour cannot be validly 
calculated (amount of aid is calculated for the specific case and diff ers strongly from case to case).  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
31 December 2020.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the  trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of pro duction, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s ): 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
 (b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the lates t year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the subsidy.  
 It is considered that the application of the subsidy programme has got only minimal effects 
on the international trade.  
14    AID SCHEME FOR GUARANTEES (SA.3958 2) 
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
Aid Scheme for Guarantees (SA.39582)  
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2015; 2016.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Providing a sound financial structure for regional SMEs.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Department for econ omy, tourism & technology (WST3 ) at the Office o f the Lower Austrian 
Government.  
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan , tax concession, etc. ) 
Guarantees.  G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.1  
 
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  6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined ) 
Subsidies are granted to e ndeavours investing in Lower Austria in the form of guarantees.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered  by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
2015: € 261,000; 2016: € 348, 000; Average subsidy per endeavour cannot be validly calculated 
(amount of aid is calculated for the specific case and differs strongly from case to case)  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/ commencement  
31 December 2020.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or dete rminable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s ): 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
 (b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the subsidy.  
It is considered that the application of the subsidy programme has go t only minimal effects 
on the international trade.  
15 AID SCHEME OF THE LO WER AUSTRIAN GOVERNM ENT FOR RESEARCH AND  
DEVELOPMENT (STATE A ID FOR TECHNOLOGY) ( SA.39676)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of  the subsidy  
Aid scheme of the Lower Austrian Government for research and development (State Aid for 
Technology) (SA.39676)  
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2015; 2016.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Fostering Innovation in Lower Austria by supporting r esearch and development projects.  
4. Backg round and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Department for economy, tourism & technology (WST3 ) at the Office o f the Lower Austrian 
Government.  G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.1  
 
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  5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
Grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined ) 
Subsidies are granted to endeavours i nvesting in Lower Austria in the form of l oans bearing a 
reduced interest rate and/or grants. Aid is granted for innovative projects in the field of research 
and development by R&D -Institutions, the amount depends on the nature and quality of the project 
which are judged by the authorities.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered  by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
2015: € 10,542,000; 2016: € 1,749, 000; Average subsidy per endeavour cannot be validly 
calculated (amount of aid is calculated for the specific case and differs strongly from case to case)  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/ commencement  
31 December 2020.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable  that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s ): 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
 (b) for a previous representative year, which, wh ere possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the subsidy.  
 It is considered that the application of the subsidy programme has got only minimal effects 
on the internat ional trade.  
16    PROGRAMME TO PROMOTE  THE DEVELOPMENT OF PRIVATE RAILWAY SIDI NGS AND 
THE TRANSHIPMENT SYS TEMS IN INTERMODAL T RANSPORTATION  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
Programme to  promote the development of private railway sidings and the Transhipment Syste ms 
in Intermodal Transportation.  
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year . In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
 A: 2015 
 B: 2016 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Promotion of railway and intermodal transport systems (cargo) . G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.1  
 
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  4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Federal Ministry of Transport, Innovation and Technology, (AR R 2004, EisbG 57, Art. 88(3) TFEU). 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
Grant. 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined ) 
"Producers", running a railway siding or undertakings running a tran shipment facility, fixed amount 
per project . 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where pr ovision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered  by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
Total amount of "A" (2015): 8, 000 € on average per year. Project subsidies range from 29 € to 
2,231 €, average subsidy is at about 418 € . 
Total amount of "B" (2016): 8, 000 € on average per year. Project subsidies range from 48 € to 
1,041 €, average subsidy is at about 247 € . 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including d ate of 
inception/commencement  
"Duration" is fixed within a contract (period of realisation of the project (1.5 Years on average) and 
period of "transport obligation"(a  - at least  - five years obligation to operate the siding and tranship 
a certain amount o f goods (gross -tons, TEU) per year (contract) . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, rele vant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s ): 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
 (b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the subsidy.  
 Statistics for the past notification periods and further documentations of evaluation are part 
of the application for the extension of notification of the State Aid programmes to KOM . 
17    PROGRAMM E "DEVELOPMENT MEASUR ES OF THE LOWER AUST RIAN BORDER REGION 
COMPANY LTD."  
18 GUIDELINE OF THE LOW ER AUSTRIAN BORDER  REGION  COMPANY LTD TO SUPP ORT 
TOURISM  IN THE LOWER  AUSTRIAN BORDER REG ION (START 1 OCTOBER  2015)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
a. Programm e "Development Measures of the Lower Austrian  Border Region Company Ltd."  
 EU Reg. Number X884/2009 (End 30  September  2015)  
 New EU Reg. Number SA.43528 (Start 1 October  2015)  G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.1  
 
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  b. Guideline of the Lower Austrian Border Region  Company Ltd to support tourism  in the Lower  
Austrian Border Region (Start 1 October  2015)  
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2015; 2016.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
a.  The support is given  essentially to projects in trade and industry in the border area of Lower 
Austria. It is a subsidy with regional orientation, region NUTS 3, former exclusively under Goal 
5b now Goal 2 based on low interest rate loans.  
b. Guideline of the Lower Austrian Border  Company Ltd to support tour ism in Lower Austr ian 
Border Region.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Lower Austrian Border Region C ompany contract of 25  June 1975 between the Federa l Government 
of Austri a and the Regional Government of Lower Austria. The contract has an unlimi ted duration.  
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
Essentially the subsidies are given in form of low interest loans.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is pr ovided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined ) 
a. The subsidy is given essentially to projects in trade and industry in the border area of Lower 
Austria in form of low interest loans. It is a subsidy with regional orientation, region NUTS 3.  
b. The support is given to special touristic projects (esp.: tourist infrastructure, ..) – Subsidy 
with regional orientation!   
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases  where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered  by the 
notifica tion, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
The annual amount budgeted for both subsidies: is around € 2.2 million per year in form of low 
interest loans.  
a. 2015: For 2 projects with total expenditures of € 2 .041 million were given 2 low interest loans, 
together € 1.094  million  (gross cash grant equivalent € 32,793. 00) 
 2016: For 4 projects with total expenditures of € 3.454 million  were given 4 low interest loans, 
together € 1.305 million (gross cash grant  equivalent € 30,245 .00) 
b. 2015 & 2016: no project . 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
The company co ntract (see above) has an unlimi ted duration. The low interest loans, that are given 
for the investment projects, have a duration around eight years, the first two years without 
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  9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of th e subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s ): 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
 (b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsid y or preceding the last major 
change in the subsidy.  
 Such statistical data on trade effects of the NÖG subsidy is not available (NÖG subsidy is given 
mostly to small and medium sized projects / companies; so there i s (nearly) no effect on 
trade!)  
19   INTERREG V -A AUSTRIA – GERMANY/BAVARIA 2014 -2020 , AB46  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
CCI-Nr. 2014TC16RFCB004.  
INTERREG V -A Austria – Germany/Bavaria 2014 -2020. 
2. Period covered by the no tification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2015; 2016.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the  subsidy  
European Territorial Cooperation, Thematic Objective: 6c. Preserving and protecting the 
environment and promoting resource efficiency . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is grant ed) 
Managing Authority and Monitoring Committee INTERREG V -A Austria -Germany/Bavaria 2014 -2020. 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
Grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined ) 
Marktgemeinde Golling a.d. Salzach (Municipality), Stadt Tittmoning (Municipality); fix amount , 
no unit c osts. 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the  year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
No unit costs, grant, Marktgem einde Golling a.d. Salzach:  € 352,000.00  (ERDF 75 %), Stadt 
Tittmoning: € 127,500.00  (ERDF 75 %) G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.1  
 
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  8. Duration of the subsidy a nd/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Project duration: 1 August  2015-31 December 2016. 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable  that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s ): 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
 (b) for a previous representative year, which, wh ere possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or  preceding the last major 
change in the subsidy.  
 n.a. 
20   INTERREG V -A AUSTRIA  – GERMANY/BAVARIA 2 014-2020 , AB78  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if rele vant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
CCI-Nr. 2014TC16RFCB004.  
INTERREG V -A Austria – Germany/Bavaria 2014 -2020. 
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed  calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2015; 2016.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
European Territorial Cooperation, Thematic Objective: 6c. Preserving and protecting t he 
environment and promoting resource efficiency . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Managing Authority and Monitoring Committe e INTERREG V -A Austria -Germany/Bavaria  2014-2020. 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
Grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined ) 
Stadt Passau, Museum and Veste Oberhaus (Municipality), Top City Kufstein, Association for Culture, 
Leisure and City Marketing Company Ltd.;  fix amount, no unit costs . G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.1  
 
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  7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the  year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
No unit costs, grant, Stadt Passau Museum and Veste Oberhaus: € 638,678.95 (ERDF 75 %), 
Top-City-Kufstein,  Association for Culture, Leisure and City Marke ting Company Ltd. : € 628,000.00 
(ERDF 75 %) 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Project duration: 1 October  2016-30 September  2019. 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable  that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s ): 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
 (b) for a previous representative year, which, wh ere possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the subsidy.  
 n.a. 
21    INTERREG V -A AUSTRIA  – GERMANY/BAVARIA 2 014-2020 , AB94  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if rel evant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
CCI-Nr. 2014TC16RFCB004  
INTERREG V -A Austria – Germany/Bavaria 2014 -2020. 
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently complete d calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2015; 2016.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
European Territorial Cooperation, Thematic Objective: 1b. Strengthening research, technological 
development and innovation . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Managing Authority and Monitoring Committee INTERREG V -A Austria -Germany/Bavaria  2014-2020. 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
Grant . G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.1  
 
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  6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
deter mined ) 
LKR Leichtmetallkompetenzzentrum Ranshofen GmbH; (public research institute) fix amount, no 
unit costs . 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if poss ible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
No unit costs, grant, LKR Leichtmetallk ompetenzzentrum Rans hofen GmbH:  € 335,471.14 (ERDF 
40%) 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Project duration: 1 July 2016-30 June 2018. 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistic s of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s ): 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
 (b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the subsidy.  
 n.a. 
22   INTERREG V -A AUSTRIA  – GERMANY/BAVARIA 2 014-2020 , AB117  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identifi cation of the subsidy  
CCI-Nr. 2014TC16RFCB004.  
INTERREG V -A Austria – Germany/Bavaria 2014 -2020. 
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2015; 2016.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
European Territorial Cooperation, Thematic Objective: 6c. Preserving and protecting the 
environment and promoting reso urce efficiency . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Managing Authority and Monitoring Committee INTERREG V -A Austria -Germany/Bavaria  2014-2020. G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.1  
 
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  5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., g rant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
Grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined ) 
Markus Wasmeier Freilichtmuseum Schliersee (private organisation); fix amount, no unit costs . 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per uni t in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
No unit costs, grant, Markus Wasmeier Freilichtmuseum Schliersee: € 320,000.00 (ERDF 75 %). 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Project duration: 1 October  2016-30 September  2019. 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the  subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption,  imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s ): 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
 (b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the subsidy.  
 n.a. 
23   GUIDELINES FOR RESCU ING AND RESTRUCTURIN G FOR SME IN BURGENL AND; 
N 670/08  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identificati on of th e subsidy  
Guidelines for rescuing and restructuring for SME in Burgenland . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
Aid scheme was notified in 2009 (N 670/08) . 
3. Policy objectiv e and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The objective of the aid scheme for the rescuing and restructuring of SMEs in difficulty located in 
Burgenland. The scheme is not sector specific. The entities eligible for aid under the scheme are 
SMEs which qualify as such under the Community definition of SME1 and which have their centre of 
business t o which aid shall be allocated in Burgenland. Companies active in a market suffering from 
long-term structural over -capacity and newly created companies in the first three years from the 
start of their activity are not eligible for aid under the present sc heme.  G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.1  
 
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  4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Authority:  
WiBuG (Wirtschaft Burgenland GmbH)  
Technologiezentrum  
A-7000 Eisenstadt  
+43 2682 05 9010 – 210 
 office@wirtschaft -burgenland.at  
Based on the  "economic promotion act 1994 ( Ecconomic Promotion Act  1994 – EPA)" and a trust 
agreement between  the Region of  Burgenland and WiBuG, WiBuG is the authority which is 
responsible for the implementation and executi on of Aid Schemes for Trade & Industry  and Tourism.  
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
Guarantee, soft loan, direct grant, risk capital . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined ) 
All sectors . 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indica ting, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
Approvals  
2015 0.00 €  
2016 0.00 €  
 
Fees 
Year Amount  
2015 0.00 €  
2016 0.00 €  
 
Risks turned into reality  
Year Amount  
2015 0.00 €  
2016 0.00 €  
 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
The scheme entered into force on 1 January 2009 and will expire on 9 October 2009.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying  Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s ):  
(a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.1  
 
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  (b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the su bsidy.  
24 GUIDELINES FOR RESCU ING AND RESTRUCTURIN G FOR SME IN BURGENL AND; 
N 548/09  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
Guidelines for rescuing and restructuring for SME in Burgenland . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
Aid scheme was notified in 2009 (N 548/09); Prolongation (SA.36051 (2013/N))  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The objective of the aid scheme for the rescuing and restructuring of SMEs in difficulty locat ed in 
Burgenland. The scheme is not sector specific. The entities eligible for aid under the scheme are 
SMEs which qualify as such under the Community definition of SME1 and which have their centre of 
business to which aid shall be allocated in Burgenland.  Companies active in a market suffering from 
long-term structural over -capacity and newly created companies in the first three years from the 
start of their activity are not eligible for aid under the present scheme.  
4. Background and authority for the sub sidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Authority:  
WiBuG (Wirtschaft Burgenland GmbH)  
Technologiezentrum  
A-7000 Eisenstadt  
+43 2682 05 9010 – 210 
office@wirtschaft -burgenland.at  
Based on the "economic promotion act 1994  (Ecconomic Promotion Act  1994 – EPA)" and a trust 
agreement between the Region of  Burgenland and WiBuG, WiBuG is the authority which is 
responsible for the implementation and execution of Aid Schemes for Trade & Industry  and Tourism.  
5. Form of the subsid y (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
Guarantee, soft loan, direct grant, risk capital . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit;  if the latter, how 
determined ) 
All sectors . 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
Approvals  
2015 0.00 €  
2016 0.00 €  
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  Fees 
Year Amount  
2015 21,460.40 €  
2016 18,041.12 €  
 
Risks turned into reality  
Year Amount  
2015 0.00 €  
2016 0.00 €  
 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
The scheme entered into force on 10 October 2009 and will expire on 9 October 2012. The aid 
scheme has been prolonged until 31 December 2013 (SA.36051 (2013/N)).  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable  that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s ):  
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
(b) for a previous representative year, which, w here possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the subsidy.  
25   GUIDELINES  OF THE BURGENLAND R ISK CAPITAL COMPANY CONCER NING THE 
GRANTING OF  VENTURE CAPITAL - VERSION  2010; (X31/2010)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
Guidelines  of the Burgenland Risk Capital Company  concerning the granting of venture capital  
2. Period covered by the notification   
1 January 2010 -30 June 2014, prolonged according to Article 58 of Regulation (EU) Nr. 651/2014 
(email stateaidgreffe dated 15 January 2010; X31/2010)  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The aim of the aid scheme is to strengthen the comp etitiveness of companies – SME – in Burgenland, 
to obtain the maximum of regional economic growth. The venture capital should enable the 
companies to finance projects during the seed, start up and the expansion period.  
4. Background and authority for the s ubsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Authority:  
WIBUG (Wirtschaft Burgenland GmbH)  
Technologiezentrum  
A-7000 Eisenstadt  
+43 5 9010 – 210 
office@wirtschaft -burgenland.at  G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.1  
 
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  BRB Burgenländische Risikokapital Beteiligungen AG  
Technologiezentrum  
A-7000 Eisenstadt  
+43 5 9010 – 28250  
office@brm -ag.at 
The BRB Burgenländische Risikokapital Beteiligungen AG is the operative body executing the 
investments.  
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
Venture Capital.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined ) 
According to the ÖNACE classification W iBuG offers subsidies in following areas/units:  
➢ D - Manufacturing of goods  
➢ E - Supply of Electricity, Gas and Water  
➢ F - Building industry  
➢ G - Wholesale and Retail trade  
➢ I - Transportation  
➢ K - company related services, consulting  
Subsidies in E only after notification (no subsidy up to date)  
There is no fixed proportion or amount of aid given to a special unit. There is only a budget for the 
whole aid scheme as mentioned under question 1.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the tota l amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both)  is not possible, a full explanation  
The risk capital fund is an evergreen. Therefore the annual budget depends on returns.  
The annu al budget for 2015: € 5, 500,000.0 0 
The annual budget fo r 2016: € 3, 000,000.0 0 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
In general the earliest exit is a priority. Due to investment strategies it can be assumed that the 
venture capital will be provided to the SME for a period from 5 to 8 years.  
The date of  inception is the day of application (in general standardized form; exceptionally formless 
application)  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgem ent of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s ):  
(a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.1  
 
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  (b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the su bsidy.  
 There are no substantial effects on trade . 
26 GUIDELINES OF THE BURGENLAND RI SK CAPITAL COMPANY CONCERNING THE 
GRANTING OF VENTURE CAPITAL  - VERSION 2015 ; SA.41176  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identificat ion of the subsidy  
Guidelines of the Burgenland Risk Capital Company concerning the granting of venture capital - 
Version 2015; SA.41176  
2. Period covered by the notification  
28 February 2015 -31 December 2020.  
(Automated notifications SANI 2 dated 6 March 2015; SA.41176)  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The aim of the aid scheme is to strengthen the comp etitiveness of companies – SME – in Burgenland, 
to obtain the maximum of regional economic growth. The venture capital should enable the 
companies to finance projects during the seed, start up and the expansion period.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification  of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Authority:  
WIBuG (Wirtschaft Burgenland GmbH)  
Technologiezentrum  
A-7000 Eisenstadt  
+43 5 9010 – 210 
office@wirtschaft -burgenland.at  
BRB Burgenländische Risikokapital Beteiligungen AG  
Technologiezentrum  
A-7000 Eisenstadt  
+43 5 9010 – 28250  
office@brm -ag.at 
 The BRB Burgenländische Risikokapital Beteiligungen AG is the operative body executing the 
investments.  
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
Venture Capital.  
6. To whom and how the  subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined ) 
According to the ÖNACE classification WiBuG offers subsidies in following areas/units:  
➢ D - Manufacturing of goods  
➢ E - Supply of Electricity, Gas and Water  
➢ F - Building industry  
➢ G - Wholesale and Retail trade  
➢ I - Transportation  
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  Subsidies in E only after notification (no subsidy up to date)  
There is no fixed proportion or amount of aid given to a special unit. There is only a budget for the 
whole aid scheme as mentioned under question 1.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the  year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
The annual budget for 2015: € 0.00  
The annual budget for 2016: € 0.00  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
In general the earliest exit is a priority. Due to investment strategies it can be assumed that the 
venture capital will be provided to the SME for a period from 5 to 8 years.  
The date of inception is the day of application ( in general standardized form; exceptionally formless 
application)  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s ):  
(a) for the three most recent years for which statist ics are available;  
(b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the subsidy.  
 There are no substantial effects on trade . 
27   GUIDELINES CONCERNIN G THE GRANTING OF NO N-REPAYABLE SUBSIDIE S TO 
ENTERPRISES IN THE F IELDS OF TRADE AND I NDUSTRY ACCORDING TO THE ECO NOMIC 
PROMOTION ACT 1994 - VERSION  JANUARY 2015; SA.40 516 
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or br ief description or identification of the subsidy  
Guidelines concerning the granting of non -repayable subsidies  to enterprises in the fields of trade 
and industry according to the Economic Promotion Act 1994  Version January 2015; SA.40516    
2. Period covered by the notification  
20 Decem ber 2014-10 July 2015 . 
(Automated notifications SANI 2 dated 14 January 2015; SA.40516) . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The aim of the aid scheme is to strengthen the competitiveness of companies in Burgenland, to 
obtain the maximum of regional economic growth and to create and safeguard employment. These 
goals shall be achieved by setting the focus of t he aid scheme to following areas:  
➢ Strengthening of economic structures  
➢ Environment and Ecology  
➢ Improvement of the economic structure of SME  
➢ Infrastructure  G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.1  
 
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  The sub sidies are non -repayable grants.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Authority:  
WiBuG (Wirtschaft Burgenland GmbH)  
Technologiezentrum  
A-7000 Eisenstadt  
+43 2682 05 9010 – 210 
office@wirtschaft -burgenland.at  
Based on the Economic Promotion Act 1994 and a trust agreement between the Region of  Burgenland 
and WiBuG, WiBuG is the authority which is responsible for the  implementation and execution of Aid 
Schemes for Trade & Industry  and Tourism.  
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
Grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined ) 
According to the ÖNACE classification WiBuG offers subsidies in following areas/units:  
➢ D - Manufacturing of goods  
➢ E - Supply of Electricity, Gas and Water  
➢ F - Building industry  
➢ G - Wholesale and Retail trade  
➢ I – Transportation  
➢ K – company related services, consulting  
Subsidies in E only after notification (no subsidy up to date)  
There is no fixed proportion or amount of aid given to a special unit. There is only a budget for the 
whole aid scheme as mentioned under question 1.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the  previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
The an nual budget for 2015: € 500, 000.00.- 
The annual budget for 2016: €  0.00.- 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
In general the project has to be realized within a period  of two years after application.  
The date of inception is the day of application (in g eneral standardized form; exceptionally formless 
application ). G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.1  
 
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  9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable  that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s ): 
(a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
(b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the subsidy.  
 There are no substantial effects on trade . 
28 GUIDELINES CONCERNIN G THE GRANTING OF NO N-REPAYABLE  SUBSIDIES TO 
ENTERPRISES IN T HE FIELDS OF TRADE A ND INDUSTRY  ACCORDING TO THE EC ONOMIC 
PROMOTION ACT 1994 ; VERSION JULY 2015; SA.42521  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
Guidelines concerning the granting of non -repayable subsidies to enterprises in t he fields of trade 
and industry  according to the Economic Promotion Act 1994 ; Version July 2015; SA.42521   
2. Period covered by the notification   
11 July 2015-31 Decem ber 2020.  
(Automated notifications SANI 2 dated 10 July 2015; SA.42521)  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The aim of the aid scheme is to strengthen the competitiveness of companies in Burgenland, to 
obtain the maximum of regional economic growth and t o create and safeguard employment.  
The sub sidies are non -repayable grants.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Authority:  
WiBuG (Wirtschaft Burgenland GmbH)  
Technologiezentrum  
A-7000 Eisenstadt  
+43 2682 05 9010 – 210 
office@wirtschaft -burgenland.at  
Based on the  Economic Promotion Act 1994 and a trust agreement between  the Region of Burgenland 
and WiBuG, WiBuG is the authority which is responsible for the implementation and execution of Aid 
Schemes for Trade & Industry  and Tourism.  
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
Grant . G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.1  
 
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  6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined ) 
According to the ÖNACE classification WiBuG offers subsidies in following areas/units:  
➢ D – Manufacturing of goods  
➢ E – Supply of Electricity, Gas and Water  
➢ F – Building industry  
➢ G – Wholesale and Retail trade  
➢ I – Transportation  
➢ K – company related services, consulting  
Subsidies in E only after notification (no subsidy up to date)  
There is no fixed  proportion or amount of aid given to a special unit. There is only a budget for the 
whole aid scheme as mentioned under question 1.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsid y (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
The annu al budget  for 2015: € 6, 500,000.0 0.- 
The annu al budget for 2016: € 6, 500,000.0 0.- 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
In general the project has to be realized within a period  of two years after application.  
The date of inception is the day of application (in general standardized form; exceptionally formless 
application) . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and s cope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidi zed product(s) 
or sector(s ):  
(a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
(b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the subsidy.  
 There are no substantial effects on trade . 
29   GUIDELINES CONCERNIN G THE GRANTING OF RE SEARCH AN D DEVELOPEMENT 
PROJECTS - VERSION JANUARY 20 15; SA.40499  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
Guidelines concerning the granting of research and developement projects , Version January 2015; 
SA.40499  
2. Period covered by the notification  
20 Decem ber 2014 -10 July 2015.  
(Automated notifications SANI 2 dated 13 January 2015; SA.40499) . G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.1  
 
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  3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The aim of the aid scheme is to strengthen the competitiveness  of companies in Burgenland, to 
obtain the maximum of regional economic growth and to create and safeguard employment. 
Simultaneously the aid scheme should contribute to an important input to increase industrial and 
experimental resear ch, to strengthen inn ovation ac tivities and to realize and optimize research  
findings.  
The sub sidies are non -repayable grants.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Authority:  
WiBuG (Wirtschaft Burge nland GmbH)  
Technologiezentrum  
A-7000 Eisenstadt  
+43 2682 05 9010 – 210 
 office@wirtschaft -burgenland.at  
Based on the  Economic Promotion Act 1994 and a trust agreement between the Region of  Burgenland 
and WiBuG, WiBuG is the authority which is responsible for the implementation and execution of Aid 
Schemes for Trade & Industry  and Tourism.  
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
Grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy  is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined ) 
According to the ÖNACE classification WiBuG offers subsidies in following areas/units:  
➢ D - Manufacturing of goods  
➢ E - Supply of Electricity, Gas and Water  
➢ F - Building industry  
➢ G - Wholesale and Retail trade  
➢ I – Transportation  
➢ K – company related services, consulting  
Subsidies in E only after notification (no subsidy up to date)  
There is no fixed proportion or amount of aid given to a special unit. There is only a budget for the 
whole aid scheme as mentioned under question 7.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that s ubsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
The annu al budget for 2015: € 1, 500,000.0 0.- 
 The annual budget for 2016: € 0.00.- 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
In general the project has to be realized within a period of two years after application. The date of 
inception is the day of application (in general standardized form; exceptionally formless application) . G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.1  
 
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  9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such s tatistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s)  
or sector(s ):  
(a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
(b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the subsidy.  
 There are no substantial effects on trade.  
30   GUIDELINES CONCERNIN G THE GRANTING OF RE SEARCH AN D DEVELOPEMENT 
PROJECTS - VERSION JULY 2015;  SA.42522  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
Guidelines concerning the granting of research and development projects - Version July 2015; 
SA.42522  
2. Period covered by the notification   
11 July 2015 -31 December 2020.  
(Automated notifications SANI 2 dated 10 July 2015; SA.42522) . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The aim of the aid scheme is to strengthen the competitiveness of companies in Burgenland, to 
obtain the maximum of regional economic growth and to create and safeguard employment. 
Simultaneously the aid scheme should contribute to an important input to increase industrial and 
experimental resear ch, to strengthen inno vation ac tivities and to realize and optimize research  
findings.  
The subsidies  are non -repayable grants.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
 
Authority:  
WiBuG (Wirtschaft Burgenland GmbH)  
Technologiezentrum  
A-7000 Eisenstadt  
+43 2682 05 9010 – 210 
office@wirtschaft -burgenland.at  
Based on the  "economic promotion act 1994 ( Wirtschaftsförderungsgesetz 1994 – WiföG)" and a 
trust agreement between Land Burgenland and WiBuG, WiBu G is the authority which is responsible 
for the implementation and execution of Aid Schemes for Trade & Industry  and Tourism.  
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
Grant . G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.1  
 
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  6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined ) 
According to the ÖNACE classification WiBuG offers subsidies in following areas/units:  
➢ D - Manufacturing of goods  
➢ E - Supply of Electricity, Gas and Water  
➢ F - Building industry  
➢ G - Wholesale and Retail trade  
➢ I - Transportation  
➢ K - company related services, consulting  
Subsidies in E only after notification (no subsidy up to date)  
There is no fixed proportion or amount of  aid given to a special unit. There is only a budget for the 
whole aid scheme as mentioned under question 7.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possib le, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
The an nual budget for 2015: € 40 0,000.0 0.- 
The an nual budget for 2016: € 65 0,000.0 0.- 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
In general the project has to be realized within a period of two years after application. The dat e of 
inception is the day of application (in general standardized form; exceptionally formless application) . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable  that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s ): 
(a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
(b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the subsidy.  
 There are no substantial effects on trade.  
31    THE ETCS – AID SCHEM E FOR THE EQUIPMENT OF RAIL VEHICLES WITH ETCS –       
LEVEL 2 [SA.33381 (2 011/N)]  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
The ETCS – Aid scheme for the equipment of rail vehicles with ETCS – Level 2 [SA.33381 (2011/N)] 
has been notified to the Commission in July 2011 and has been considered to be compatible with 
the internal market under Article 93 TFEU on 20  September  2011 [K(2011)6487].  
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification  should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be s pecified  
2015. G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.1  
 
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  3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Several railway lines, which have been equipped with ETCS – Level 2, have been put into service in 
2012 and the following years or will be put into service during the next years in Austria. In order to 
make the best use of these railway lines, it is necessary that the railway undertakings have enough 
rail ve hicles, which are equipped with ETCS – Level 2 -suitable systems.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
The authority for the subsidy is the Federal Ministry for Transport, Innov ation and Technology. The 
national legal basis of the notified aid scheme are the Special Guidelines on Subsidies from State 
budget for the equipment of rail vehicles with ETCS – Level and the General Guidelines on Subsidies 
from State budget , Federal Stat e Gazette no.  II 51/2004  as amended by Federal State Gazette no.  
II 317/2009 ). 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
Direct grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined)  
The aid could have been applied during the call by any railway undertaking or vehicle owner or 
keeper. It is a fixed amount per unit.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subs idy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
The subsidy amo unts 50 % of the installation -costs of the ETCS -equipment but a maximum of € 
150,000. - for the installation in an existing vessel and € 100,000. - for the installation in a new 
vessel. The total amount budgeted over the whole perio d for this aid scheme is € 45 million.  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
This subsidy programme runs from 21  September  2011 to 31  December 2014. The payments of the 
aid granted until 31  December 2014 wil l probably be made until 31  December 2017.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics i s left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible,  relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s ): 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are  availa ble; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and  meaningful, should be 
the latest y ear preceding the intro duction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in  the subsidy.  
 No trade effects are expected, as the subsidy merely  serves to create incentives for the 
equipment of rail vehicles with ETCS – Level 2. Therefore it can be assumed that the subsidy 
causes no shift of trade flows or relocation of production facilities. There are no statistics 
available.  G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.1  
 
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  32   THE ETCS – AID SCHEME FOR THE EQUIP MENT OF RAIL VEHICLE S WITH ETCS – LEVEL 
2 [SA.33381 (2011/N) ] 
1.    Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
The ETCS – Aid scheme for the equipment of rail vehicles with ETCS – Level 2 [SA.33381 (2011/N)] 
has been notified to the Commission in July 2011 and has been considered to be compatible with 
the internal market under Article 93 TFEU on 20  September  2011 [K(2011)6487].  
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be  covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2016. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Several railway lines, which have been equipped with ETCS – Level 2, have been put into service in 
2012 and the following years or will be put into service during the next years in Austria. In order to 
make the best use of these railway lines, it is necess ary that the railway undertakings have enough 
rail vehicles, which are equipped with ETCS – Level 2 -suitable systems.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
The authority for the  subsidy is the Federal Ministry for Transport, Innovation and Technology. The 
national legal basis of the notified aid scheme are the Special Guidelines on Subsidies from State 
budget for the equipment of rail vehicles with ETCS – Level 2 and the General Guidelines on Subsidies 
from State budget , Federal State Gazette no . II 51/2004 as amended by Federal State Gazette no.  
II 317/2009 ). 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
Direct grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined ) 
The aid could have been applied during the call by any railway undertaking or vehicle owner or 
keeper. It  is a fixed amount per unit.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered  by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
The subsidy amounts 50 % of the installation -costs of the ETCS -equipment but a max imum of € 
150,000. - for the installation in an existing vessel and € 100,000. - for the installation in a new 
vessel. The total amount budgeted over the whole perio d for this aid scheme is € 45 million.  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limit s attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
This subsidy programme runs from 21  September  2011 to 31  December 2014. The payments of the 
aid granted until 31  December 2014 will probably be made until 31  December 2017.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable  that such information G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.1  
 
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  include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s ): 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
 (b) for a previous representative year, which, wh ere possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the subsidy.  
 No trade effects are expected, as the subsidy merely serves to create incentives for the 
equipment of rail vehicles with ETCS – Level 2. Therefore it can be assumed that the subsidy 
causes no shift of trade flows or relocation of production facilities. There are no statistics 
available.  
33  THE AID FOR THE PROV ISION OF CERTAIN (CO MBINED) TRANSPORT SE RVICES BY 
RAIL IN AUSTRIA [SA. 33993 (2011/N)]  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
The Aid for the provision of certain (combined) transport services by rail in Austria [SA.33993 
(2011/N)] has been not ified to the Commission in December 2011 and has been considered to be 
compatible with the internal market under Article 93 TFEU on 25  July 2012 [C(2012) 5067].  
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2015. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The objectives of the aid scheme are to support rail services in the following three forms of freight 
rail transport: single wagonload traffic ("SWT"), unaccompanied combined transport ("UCT") and 
accompanied combined transport ("RoLa") and to compensate a dditional costs faced by rail transport 
but not by road transport. The aid should affect these forms of freight rail transport, which are, due 
to higher production costs, most exposed to competition by the road.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
The authority for the subsidy is the Federal Ministry for Transport, Innovation and Technology. The 
national legal basis of the notified aid scheme are the Special Guidelines on aid t o certain types of 
rail freight transport in Austria and the General Guidelines on Subsidies from State budget , Federal 
State Gazette no.  II 51/2004 as amended by Federal State Gazette no.  II 317/2009 . 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concess ion, etc. ) 
Direct grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined ) 
The aid could have been applied during the first call for the period from 3  December 2012 to 
31 December 2013 by any rail carrier offering or planning to offer cargo services in Austria. A carrier 
registered in any other EEA state is able to benefit from the same treatment as those regis tered in 
Austria without any discrimination. For the years 2014 to 2017 further calls have been/will be made.  
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  In the case of SWT, the aid is computed per net tonne -kilometre and differ entiated by type of traffic 
(domestic transport or import/export). Since 2015 the aid is also differentiated by distance (less 
than 100 km or more than 100 km). The aid concerning the category "less than 100 km" is only 
applied to wagons in the first train  from the shipping point as well as to wagons in the last train to 
the receiving point on Austrian territory. The distance from or to a border crossing point is not 
considered as first or last train run.  
In the case of UCT, the aid is computed per intermod al transport unit carried. The aid is determined 
by the size and weight of the unit, the distance covered by rail in Austria and the special production 
factor of mountainous terrain.  
In case of RoLa  the aid is calculated per lorry carried and varies accord ing to the route used and 
whether the transport takes place by day or by night.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per u nit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
SWT:  for domestic transport  
 (< 100 km)   →  EUR 16.60 /net tonne -kilometre  
 for domestic transport  
 (> 100 km)   →  EUR 10.20 /net tonne -kilometre  
 for import/export    
 (< 100 km)   → EUR 16.60 /net tonne -kilometre  
 for import/export    
 (> 100 km)   → EUR 5.60 /net tonne -kilometre  
UCT: for domestic transport  →  between EUR 12.50 and 55.80 /intermodal transport unit  
 for import/export  → between EUR 10.70 and 48.30 /intermodal transport unit  
 for transit   →  between EUR 6.50 and 28.70 /intermodal transport unit  
 for transport over mountainous terrain the above s tated subsidy -rates increase by  
  →  between EUR 1.80 and 3.60 /intermodal transport unit  
RoLa:  on the Brenner route  →  EUR 94. -/lorry by day  
  EUR 47. -/lorry by night  
 on the Tauern route   →  EUR 82. -/lorry 
 on the Pyhrn -Schober route  →  EUR 78. -/lorry  
The maximum total budget over the 5 -year period is EUR 220 mill ion per year (total budget: 
EUR 1118 million) but due to constraints in the Austrian central budget, the actual aid amounts 
disbursed under the scheme will be clearly below the maximum of EUR 220 m illion per year.  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
This subsidy programme runs from 3  December 2012 to 31  December 2017.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the tra de effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of product ion, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s ): G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.1  
 
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   (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
 (b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest ye ar preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the subsidy.  
 No trade effects are expected, as the subsidy merely affects the choice of the mode of 
transport and has no influence on the destination and origin of traffic flows and production 
sites. The re are no statistics available.  
34 THE AID FOR THE PROV ISION OF CERTAIN (CO MBINED) TRANSPORT SE RVICES BY 
RAIL IN AUSTRIA [SA. 33993 (2011/N)]  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
The Aid for the provision of certain (combined) transport services by rail in Austria [SA.33993 
(2011/N)] has been notified to the Commission in December 2011 and has been considered to be 
compatible with the internal market under Article 93  TFEU on 25  July 2012 [C(2012) 5067].  
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should b e specified  
2016. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The objectives of the aid scheme are to support rail services in the following three forms of freight 
rail transport: single wagonload traffic ("SWT"), unaccompanied combined transport ("U CT") and 
accompanied combined transport ("RoLa") and to compensate additional costs faced by rail transport 
but not by road transport. The aid should affect these forms of freight rail transport, which are, due 
to higher production costs, most exposed to c ompetition by the road.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
The authority for the subsidy is the Federal Ministry for Transport, Innovation and Technology. The 
national legal basis of the notified aid scheme are the Special Guidelines on aid to certain types of 
rail freight transport in Austria and the General Guidelines on Subsidies from State budget , Federal 
State Gazette no.  II 51/2004 as amended by Federal State Gazette no.  II 317/2009 . 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
Direct grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined ) 
The aid could have been applied during the first call for the period from 3  December 2012 to 
31 December 2013 by any rail carrier offering or planning to offer cargo services in Austria. A carrier 
registered in any other EEA state is able to benefit from the same treatment as those registered in 
Austria without any discrimination. For the years 2014 to 2017 further calls have been/will be made.  
It is a fixed amount per unit but depends also on following criteria:  
In the case  of SWT, the aid is computed per net tonne -kilometre and differentiated by type of traffic 
(domestic transport or import/export). Since 2015 the aid is also differentiated by distance (less 
than 100 km or more than 100 km). The aid concerning the category "less than 100 km" is only 
applied to wagons in the first train from the shipping point as well as to wagons in the last train to G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.1  
 
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  the receiving point on Austrian territory. The distance from or to a border crossing point is not 
considered as first or last train run.  
In the case of UCT, the aid is computed per intermodal transport unit carried. The aid is determined 
by the size and weight of the unit, the distance covered by rail in Austria and the special production 
factor of mountainous terrain.  
In case of  RoLa  the aid is calculated per lorry carried and varies according to the route used and 
whether the transport takes place by day or by night.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for t hat subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
SWT:  for domestic transport  
 (< 100 km)   →  € 16.60 /net tonne -kilometre  
 for domestic transport  
 (> 100 km)  →  € 10.20/net tonne -kilometre  
 for import/export    
 (< 100 km)   → € 16.60/net tonne -kilometre  
 for import/export    
 (> 100 km)  → € 5.60/net tonne -kilometre  
UCT: for domestic transport  →  between € 12.50 and 55.80 /intermodal transport unit  
 for import/export  → between € 10.70 and 48.30 /intermodal transport unit  
 for transit   →  between € 6.50 and 28.70 /intermodal transport unit  
 for transport over mountainous terrain the above s tated subsidy -rates increase by  
  →  between EUR 1.80 and 3.60 /intermodal transport unit  
RoLa:  on the Brenner route   →  € 94,-/lorry by day  
  € 47,-/lorry by night  
 on the Tauern route   →  € 82,-/lorry 
 on the Pyhrn -Schober route  →  € 78,-/lorry  
The maximum total budget over the 5 -year period is € 220 mill ion per year (total budget : € 1118 
million) but due to constraints in the Austrian central budget, the actual aid amounts disbursed 
under the scheme wi ll be clearly below the maximum of € 220 million per year.  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
This subsidy programme runs from 3  December 2012 to 31  December 2017.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable  that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s ): 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.1  
 
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   (b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the subsidy.  
 No trade effects are expected, as the subsidy merely affects the choice of the mode of transport 
and has no influence on the destination and origin of traffic flows and production sites. There are 
no statistics available.  
35 LOWER AUSTRIAN WATER  MANAGEMENT FUND AID  GUIDELINES 2009 - WATER  
ECOLOGY FOR ENTERPRI SES IN COMPETITION  
1. Title of the subsidy programme , if relevant, o r identification of the subsidy  
Lower Austrian Water Management Fund Aid Guidelines 2009 - Water Ecology for Enterprises in 
Competition  
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified.  
2014. 
Guidelines were set into force on 19 May 2009 (X594/2009) . 
3. Policy objectiv e and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The aim is th e assistance to measures improving the ecological status of water sources by reducing 
the hydromorphological burden thus reaching the environmental goals for surface water.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legisl ation under 
which it is granted ) 
Aid provider is the Lower Austrian Water Management Fund. The legal basis for the Fund is the Lower 
Austrian Water Management Fund Act, Regional Gazette 1300 as amended, and the pertinent 
Decision by the Lower Austrian Wate r Management Fund.  
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
Non-repay able cash grants for investments.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined ) 
For enterprises in competition whose facilities cause hydromorphological burden to rivers, in as much 
they are eligible under the General Block Exemption Regulation.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the  year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
The amount for 2015 is  € 659,494. 00.- 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including  date of 
inception/commencement  
From 19 May 2009 until 30 June 2014 . G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.1  
 
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  9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics i s left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible,  relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s ): 
(a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
(b)  for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change  in the subsidy.  
 It is assumed that the scheme designed for enabling investment in en vironmental protection 
has got only minimal effects on the international trade.  
36 LOWER AUSTRIAN WATER  MANAGEMENT FUND AID  GUIDELINES 2009 - WATER 
ECOLOGY FOR ENTERPRI SES IN COMPETITION  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, o r identification of the  subsidy  
Lower Austrian Water Management Fund Aid Guidelines 2009 - Water Ecology for Enterprises in 
Competition . 
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal y ear. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified.  
2014. 
Guidelines were set into force on 19 May 2009 (X594/2009) . 
3. Policy objectiv e and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The aim is the assistance to measures improving the ecological status of water sources by reducing 
the hydromorphological burden thus reaching the environmental goals for surface water.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Aid provider is the Lower Austrian Water Management Fund. The legal basis for the Fund is the Lower 
Austrian Water Management Fund Act, Regional Gazette  1300 as amended, and the pertinent 
Decision by the Lower Austrian Water Management Fund.  
5. Form of the sub sidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
Non-repayable cash grants for investments . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined ) 
For enterprises in competition whose facilities cause hydromorphological burden to rivers, in as much 
they are eligible under the General Block Exemption Regulation.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the  year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
The amount for 2016 is EUR 885,065. 00.- G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.1  
 
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  8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including  date of 
inception/commencement  
From 19 May 2009 until 30 June 2014 . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics i s left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible,  relevant and/o r determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s ): 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
 (b) for a previous representat ive year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change  in the subsidy.  
 It is assumed that the scheme designed for enabling investment in e nvironmental protection 
has got only minimal effects on the international trade.  
37 GUIDELINE OF THE REG ION OF SALZBURG : "ENVIRONMENTAL AID IN  SALZBURG" ; 
SA.40438  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the su bsidy 
Guideline for Environmental Aid in the Region of Salzburg.  
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2015. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The subsidy programm e aims the reduction of CO2 -emissions and energy efficiency.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Regional government of Salzburg, registration SA.40438, since 5  January 2015. 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
Grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, t o exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined ) 
Private households and companies; depending on the amount of reduced CO2 -emissions; partly 
de minimis . 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in  cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered  by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
€ 5-50/t reduced CO2; maximum  € 25,000/unit. G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.1  
 
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  8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
11 Janua ry 2015 to 31  December 2020. 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable  that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s ): 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
 (b) for a previous representative year, which, wh ere possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the subsidy.  
38 GUIDELINE OF THE REG ION OF SALZBURG : "ENVIRONMENTAL AID IN  SALZBURG "; 
SA.40438  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
Guideline for Environmental Aid in the Region of Salzburg  
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently complete d calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2016. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The subsidy programm e aims the reduction of CO2 -emissions and energy efficiency.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Regional Government of Salzburg, registration SA.40438, since 5  January 2015 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
Grant. 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined ) 
Private households and companies; depending on the amoun t of reduced CO2 -emissions; partly 
de minimis  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where p rovision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered  by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
€ 5 - 50/t reduced CO2; maximum  € 25,000/unit. G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.1  
 
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  8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
11 January 2015 to 31  December 2020. 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the  notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s ): 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
 (b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the subsidy.  
39 INVESTMENT PROGRAMME  CARINTHIA  AIRPORT ; SA.40433  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
Investment Programme Kärnten Airport . 
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2016-2019. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Modernisation of Kärnten Airport  in the Austrian Land Carinthia in the years 2016 -2019 to ensure 
the safe and secure operation of the airport, as well as its sustainable development . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it i s granted ) 
Decision of the European Commission from 6  November  2015 – Subject: State aid SA.40433 
(2015/N) – Austria. Investment Programme Kärnten Airport, Klagenfurt . 
The Kärnten Airport located in the city of Klagenfurt is owned and operated by Carinthia n Airport 
Operating Company Ltd. (hereinafter 'KFBG'). KFBG -shares are owned by the Carinthian 
Participation Administration , a unit of the Federal State of Carinthia (80%) and the Municipality of 
Klagenfurt (20%).The decision allows state aid to the KFBG, to the amount of up  to € 15 million s to 
be paid in several instalments for the investment programme in the period  2016-2019 with pl anned 
investments of € 26.342 millions of which € 24.296  millions  are eligible costs. Of that overall project, 
complete refur bishment of the runway is the largest single investment, and was the most part of 
this investment undertaken in 2016, the rest in 2017. The costs of this investments are actually in 
the range of € 12.5 millions.  
The subsidy is granted by the Federal State of Carinthia (80%) and the Municipality of Klagenfurt 
(20%).  
Based on decisions of general principle, enacted by the Federal State of Carinthia and the 
Municipality of Klagenfurt and the decision form the European Commission the government of the 
Federal S tate of Carinthia (decision from 23.2.2016) and the Carinthian State parliament (Landtag; 
decision from 7.4.2016) granted based on an updated investment programme a concrete public 
support of € 10.56 Mio. The Municipality of Klagenfurt granted € 2.64 Mio, in total € 13.2 Mio.  G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.1  
 
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  5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
The decision of the European Commission allows the subsidy in form of grants. The Federal State of 
Carinthia and the Municipality of Klagenfurt decided to give a part of the public support in form of 
grants and the other part as subordinated loans.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined ) 
As described above the subsidy is provided to the KFBG and to be to be paid in several instalments 
based on the realization of the investment programme.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
In the year 2016 an amount of € 4.745 million  was paid by the  Region of Carinthia to KFBG based 
on the concrete investments.  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
The investment programme is planned for the years 2016 -2019. The payment of the su bsidy is 
generally planned in the years 2016 -2018.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible,  relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s ): 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are availa ble; 
 Not available . 
 (b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy.  
 Not available . 
40 "GUIDELINES FOR  THE PROVISION OF GU ARANTEES OF THE CARI NTHIAN COUNTRY 
FOR DEFENSIVE MEASUR ES"; SA.41063  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
"Guidelines for  the Provision of Guarantees of the  Region of  Carinthia for Defensive Measures"  
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2015 and 2020 (period for the award of guarantees). To the date no guarantees awarded (because 
of no decision of the Carinthian state parliament).  G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.1  
 
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  3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
This program me of action pursues the target to pr omote little and middle companies with 
development potential – that are in difficulties – with the possibility to grant a guarantee. 
Restructuring firms in difficulties.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislati on under 
which it is granted ) 
Decision of the Carinthian  Regional  Government  from 16  December 2014 at the recommendation of 
the supervisory  committee  of the Carinthian Restructuring Company Ltd.  
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
Guarantee . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to produ cers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined ) 
Target group are so called KMUs (little and middle companies) that operate in the sector 
manufacturing  industry , industry and tourism. The company headquarter has to be located in 
Carinthia. The companies have to form a scheme and to take ac tion that pursue the target of 
restructuring ( compatibility  with the rules of the Carinthian Economic Promotion Act ). 
Further the company has to employ 15 full-time equivalent s (25 in the region Klagenfurt am 
Wörthersee and Villach), KMUs in the touristic sector are also eligible  for grants  if they employ less 
staff. The guarantees of Carinthia shield only economic incentives. The rate of the guarantee has to 
be determinated individually (maximum 80%).  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annu al amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
Decision of the Carinthian  Regional  Government  from 16  December 2014.  
To date no decision of the Carinthian Regional P arliament:  
Guarantees at the maximum of € 1 millions  per year. To the date (2015 and 2016) no guarantees 
awarded.  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
1 January 2015 till 31  December 2020 (period for the award of guarantees).  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the s ubsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, i mports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s ): 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
 Not available . G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.1  
 
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   (b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the subsidy.  
 Not available . 
41 "GUIDELINES FOR  THE PROVISION OF GU ARANTEES OF THE CARI NTHIAN COUNTRY 
FOR DEFENSIVE MEASUR ES" N513/2009  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relev ant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
"Guidelines for  the Provision of Guarantees of the Region of Carinthia for Defensive Measures"  
2. Period covered by the notification . The period to be covered by the  notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or  fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal  year should be specified  
2013 and 2014 (period for the award of guarantees). At the end of 2016 all guarantees are expired.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
This programme of action pursues the target to promote little and middle companies with 
development potential – that are in difficulties – with the possibility to grant a guarantee. 
Restructuring firms in difficulties.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Decision of the Carinthian state parliament (Landtag) from 27  September  2012 (51.  session) and 
the Carinthian government (Landesregierung) from 11  Septemb er 2012 at the recommendation of 
the supervisory  committee  of the Carinthian Sanierungsgesellschaft m.b.H.  
5. Form of th e subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
Guarantee . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined ) 
Target group are so called KMUs (little and middle companies) that operate in the sector 
manufacturing  industry , indus try and tourism. The company headquarter has to be located in 
Carinthia. The companies have to form a scheme and to take action that pursue the target of 
restructuring ( compatibility  with the rules of the Kärntner Wirtschaftsförderungsgesetz).  
Further the company has to employ 15 full-time equivalent s (25  in the region Klagenfurt am 
Wörthersee and Villach), KMUs in the touristic sector are also eligible  for grants  if they employ less 
staff. The guarantees of Carinthia shield only economic incentives. The rate of the guarantee has to 
be determinated individually (maximum 80%).  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this  is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
Decision of the Carinthian state parliament (Landtag) from 27  September  2012:  
Guarantees at the maximum of € 2.5 million  from 10  October  2012 till 31  December 2014 with a 
maximum of € 0.5  million  in the year 2012 and respectively  € 1 miillion in the years 2013 and 2014. 
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  the decision (that guarantee is not to be adeed on the maximum values of the year). No new 
guarantees in the years 2015 and 2016.  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
10 October  2012 till 31  December 2014 (period for the award of guarantees). At the end of 2016 all 
guarantees are expired.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the ju dgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s ): 
 (a) for the  three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
 Not available . 
 (b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major chan ge 
in the subsidy.  
 Not available . 
42 RECOVERY OF INCOMPAT IBLE AID FROM AIRLIN ES RYANAIR, HLX AND TUIFLY 
CONCERNING AIRPORT K ÄRNTEN ; SA.24221  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
Recovery of inc ompatible aid from airlines Ryanair, HLX and TUIfly concerning Airport Kärnten . 
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start  and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2002-2009. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Recovery Decision by the European Commission concerning Austria/Kärnten Airport . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Decision of the European Commission from 11  November  2016;Subject: The Commission found that 
certain airport services and marketing agreements concluded between the operator und owner of 
the Kärn ten Airport located in Klagenfurt/Austria Carinthian Airport Operating Company Ltd.  
(hereinafter 'KFBG') and airlines Ryanair, HLX and TUIFly gave the latter an undue advantage, which 
cannot be justified under EU state aid rules, and have these illegal sub sidies to be recovered.  
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
The European Commission decided in this case that airport services and marketing agreements 
concluded with Ryanair, TUIfly and HLX could not, when they were concluded , have been expected 
to generate more revenues than additional costs. As no profit -driven airport manager would have 
concluded such loss -making agreements, they amount to state aid to the airlines. Moreover, the 
agreements simply reduce the operating costs  of the airlines, without contributing to common 
transport objectives. These agreements therefore distort competition in the Single Market in breach 
of EU state aid rules. The amounts of incompatible state  aid are estimated at around € 2 million for G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.1  
 
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  Ryanai r, € 1.1 million for Tuifly and € 9.6 million for HLX. In order to reduce the  distortion of  
competition created by the illegal subsidies, Ryanair, Tuifly and HLX now have to pay these amounts, 
which have in detail yet to be calculated, back to Austria.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined ) 
To airlines as described in point 5.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
The amounts of incompatible state aid are estimated at around € 2 million for Ryanair, € 1.1 million 
for Tuifly and € 9.6 mil lion for HLX, and have the amounts yet to be calculated in  detail.   
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
The recovery concerns the period 2002 -2009.  
9. Statistical data permitting  an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s ): 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
 Not available . 
 (b) for a previous representative year, which, where possibl e and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy.  
 Not available . 
43 GUIDELINES OF THE ST YRIAN BUSINESS PROMO TION AGENCY IN ITS C URRENT  
VERSION  
GUIDELINE FOR THE ST YRIAN ECONOMIC PROMOTION  2014 -2020, GZ:  ABT12 -WT-
WP.01 -83/2014 -225 VO M 03.07.2014 . 
GUIDELINE FOR THE ST YRIAN ECONOMIC PROMO TION 2014 -2020, 
GZ: ABT12 -47334/2014 -1 VOM 19.11.2015  
GUIDELINE FOR THE ST YRIAN ECONOMIC PROMO TION  2014 -2020, 
GZ: ABT12 -47334/2014 -4 VOM 12.05.2016  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification  of the subsidy  
Guidelines of the Styrian Business Promotion Agency in its current version . 
Guideline for the Styrian Economic Promotion  2014 - 2020, GZ: ABT12 -WT-WP.01 -83/2014 -225 
vom 03.07.2014. 
Guideline for the Styrian Economic Promotion 2014 - 2020, GZ: ABT12 -47334/2014 -1 vom 
19.11.2015. G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.1  
 
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  Guideline for the Styrian Economic Promotion  2014 - 2020, GZ: ABT12 -47334/2014 -4 vom 
12.05.2016. 
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2015; 2016.  
3. Policy objecti ve and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The main objective is to support entrepreneurs and enterprises.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Styrian  Economic Promotion Act 2001 (Region al Law Gazette no. 14/2002,  a samenden by no. 
24/2012)  
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
Grant. 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixe d or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined ) 
Primarily to enterprises in the manufacturing or services sector.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
2015:  regional budget:  EUR 29,346,283.64. - 
  ERDF /EAFRD -funds:  EUR   1,910,372.88. - 
2016:   regional budget:  EUR 17,479,054. 90.- 
  ERDF /EAFRD -funds:  EUR   9,812,080.34. - 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
3 July 2014 to 31  December 2020. 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possi ble, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s ): 
         It is assumed that this subsidy has got only a minimal effect on the international trade.  
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
 (b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the subsidy.   
 Statistical data is available under http://www.wibis -steiermark.at  G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.1  
 
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  44 REVISED AND PROLONGE D VERSION OF THE VEN TURE CAPITAL PROGRAM ME 
PROVIDED BY THE PROV INCE O F STYRIA  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
Revised and prolonged version of the venture capital programme provided by the province of Styria.  
2. Period covered by the notification. The per iod to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2015; 2016.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The main o bjective is to support small enterprises (less than 10 employees) in the seed phase 
(foundation must be less than 3 years ago) by providing them with risk capital.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Decision of the Regional Government  of Styria ( "Beschluss der Steiermärk ischen Landesregierung "), 
reference no. GZ FA14C  17-33/02 -77". 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
Risk capital . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined ) 
Risk Capital can be provided to innovative small enterprises in the seed phas e (foundation must be 
less than 3 years ago) in the manufacturing or services sector.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy  per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
Year 2015  2016  
Number of Units  0 1 
Amount/unit  € 0.00 € 300,000 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
8 October  2007-31 December 2020. 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports a nd exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s ): 
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   (b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the subsidy.   
Study concer ning Risk Capital in Austria  
http://docs.wixstatic.com/ugd/9156b9_00916da ac4ae48adbac3285c4b6e7865.pdf  
Styrian economic statistics  
http://www.wibis -steiermark.at  
45 SUPPORT OF ELECTRICI TY FROM RENEWABLE SO URCES AND OF  COMBINED HEAT 
AND POWER PLANTS  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
Support of electricity from renewable sources and of combined heat and power plants.  
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most r ecently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
The period covered by the notification includes 2015 and 2016.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The scope of thes e subsidies is to increase the share of electricity from renewable sources and to 
increase the efficiency in the production of power and heat by supporting combined heat and power 
plants.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identificatio n of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
The support of electricity from renewable sources and the support of combined heat and power 
plants is operated by the Green Electricity Clearing and Settlement Agency (OeMAG 
Abwicklungsstelle für Ökostrom AG ). The competent public authority in this case is the Federal 
Ministry of Science, Research and Economy.  
The legal basis for the support of electricity from renewable sourc es is the Green Electricity Act  2012 
(Ökostromgesetz 2012) and for the combined heat  and power plants the Cogeneration Act (KWK -
Gesetz).  
The feed -in tariffs are determined through a regulation (for example ÖSET -VO 2016) of the Minister 
of Science, Research and Economy for the purchase of electricity from renewable energy plants on 
the bas is of contracts to whose conclusion the Clearing and Settlement Agency is obligated.  
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
Green electricity is supported through a feed -in tariff or investment grants for hydro -power plants. 
The combined heat and power plants are also subsidised by investment grants.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined ) 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy inform ation (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.1  
 
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  According to 6 and 7:  
The natural or legal persons entitled to the tariff or the investment grants are the operators of the 
energy plants. In case of investment grants for hydro -power plants and combined heat and power 
plants the natural or legal persons entitled are the investors respectively the economi cal owners of 
the energy plants.  
Feed -in tariff:  
In principle, the feed -in tariff scheme applies to several renewable energy technologies. However, 
the plant must be officially notified as a "green electricity plant".  
Plants generating electricity from wind, solid and liquid biomass, biogas or geothermal energy are 
eligible regardless of their  capacities. PV installations shall exceed 5 kWp, hydro -power plants are 
eligible up to a capacity of 2 MW.  
The amount of tariff is determined for each source of energy by the Minister of Science, Research 
and Economy. The tariffs are fixed each or each tw o years and are granted for a fixed period to the 
operators of the power plants that apply for the aid in the respective year. But there is also a quota 
for the yearly growth of plants (cost limit). If this quota is fulfilled the plants have to wait until they 
fit in a new yearly quota.  
Wind energy  2015: €ct 9.26 per kWh  
2016: €ct 9.04 per kWh  
Solar energy  2015: €ct 11.50 per kWh + € 200/kWpeak investment subsidy  
only for PV installations on buildings with capacities over 5 kWp, up to 200 kWp  
2016: €ct 8.24 per kWh + € 375/kWpeak investment subsidy  
only for PV installations on buildings with capacities over 5 kWp, up to 200 kWp  
Geothermal 
energy  2015: €ct 7.28 per kWh  
2016: €ct 7.43 per kWh  
Biogas  Biogas plants:  
• 2015: €ct 12.67 -19.12 per kWh, depending  on the maximum capacity  
• 2016: €ct 12.51 -18.67 per kWh, depending on the maximum capacity  
• Deduction of 20% for biogas from non -agricultural substratum.  
Sewage gas plants:  
• 2015: €ct 5.82 per kWh  
• 2016: €ct 5.76 per kWh  
Landfill gas plants:   
• 2015: €ct 4.85 pe r kWh  
• 2016: €ct 4.80 per kWh  
Hydro -power  New or revitalised hydro -power plants which have increased their efficiency by at 
least 50% : 
• 2015: €ct 4.87 -10.34 per kWh, depending on the amount of electricity fed into the grid.  
• 2016: €ct 4.87 -10.35 per kWh, depending on the amount of electricity fed into the grid.  
Revitalised hydro -power plants which have increased their efficiency by at least 
15%:  
• 2015: €ct 3.17 -8.10 per kWh, depending on the amount of electricity fed into the grid.  
• 2016: €ct 3.17 -8.10 per k Wh, depending on the amount of electricity fed into the grid.  
Biomass  Solid biomass:  
• 2015: €ct 10.72 -19.50 per kWh  
 According to maximum capacity  
• 2016: €ct 10.61 -22.22 per kWh  
 According to maximum capacity  
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  Liquid biomass:  
• 2015: €ct 5.63 per kWh  
• 2016: €ct 5.57 per kWh  
 
Investment grant:  
The construction or revitalisation of small and medium -sized hydro -power plants can be supported 
through investment grants. Revitalisation projects are eligible if the investment leads to an increase 
of the maximum capacity or the annual production by at l east 15 %. 
• For plants with a maximum capacity of 500 kW, the amount of the investment subsidy shall 
not exceed 30% of the investment volume immediately needed for the construction or 
revitalisation of the plant, with a maximum of € 1500 per kW.  
• For plants w ith a maximum capacity of 2 MW, the amount of the investment subsidy shall not 
exceed 20% of the investment volume, with a maximum of €  1000 per kW.  
• For plants with a maximum capacity of 10 MW, the amount of the investment subsidy shall 
not exceed 10% of t he investment volume, with a maximum of € 400 per kW.  
• For plants with a maximum capacity from 500kW to 2 MW and from 2 MW and 10  MW, the 
amount of the investment volume is calculated via linear interpolation  
• For plants with a maximum capacity from 10 MW t o 20 MW, the amount of the investment 
subsidy shall not exceed 10% of the investment volume, with a maximum of € 400 per kW  
• For 2015 the total of all subsidies must not exceed the maximum grant (percentage of the 
environment -related higher cost), according  to the European Guidelines on State aid for 
environmental protection and energy 2014 -2020 
• For 2016 the total of all subsidies must not exceed the maximum grant (percentage of the 
environment -related higher cost), according to the General block exemption R egulation 
(GBER; Commission Regulation (EU) 651/2014 of 17 June 2014)  
The construction or revitalisation of combined heat and power plants can also be supported through 
investment grants.  
In the requested period the amount of the investment subsidy shall not exceed 30% of the 
investment volume immediately needed for the construction or revitalisation of the plant and must 
not exceed 60% of the eligible costs due to the GBER. Moreover the subsidy must not exceed the 
following additional limits:  
• For plants w ith a minimum capacity of 100 kW and maximum capacity of 1 MW,  
a maximum of € 250 per kW.  
• For plants with a capacity of more than 1 MW and maximum capacity of 5 MW,  
a maximum of € 200 per kW.  
• For plants with a capacity of more than 5 MW and maximum capacit y of 20 MW,  
a maximum of € 175 per kW.  
• For plants with a capacity of more than 20 MW and maximum capacity of 100 MW,  
a maximum of € 150 per kW.  
• For plants with a capacity of more than 100 MW,  
a maximum of € 125 per kW.  
• The total of all subsidies must not e xceed the maximum grant (percentage of the environment -
related higher cost), according GBER . G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.1  
 
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  8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Feed -in tariff:  
A given operator of a plant fuelle d by solid or liquid biomass or biogas is entitled to the purchase of 
all electricity he exports to the grid and to the payment of the tariff applicable on the date on which 
the contract is concluded, for 15 years starting on the date on which the green po wer is being sold 
to OeMAG. A given operator of any other renewable energy plant is entitled to the purchase of 
electricity exported and to the payment of the tariff applicable on the date on which the contract is 
concluded, for 13 years starting on the da te on which the green power is being sold to OeMAG.  
Investment grant:  
The investment grant shall be paid as soon as the plant has been commissioned at its full capacity 
and the final report has been submitted and examined.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics i s left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible,  relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable  that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s ): 
(a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
Supported electricity from renewable sources  
2014  Green electricity  Total support 
payments  Average 
feed-in tariff  
€ Ct/kWh  
Small hydro plants  1,703,078,800 kWh  81,374,354.48  4.78  
Other green power plants  6,495,953,381 kWh  764,601,263.51  11.77  
wind  3,639,874,813 kWh  315,498,310.57  8.67  
solid biomass  1,941,155,722 kWh  259,695,317.62  13.38  
biogas  542,689,110 kWh  95,134,748.62  17.53  
liquid biomass  93,958 kWh  12,413.09  13.21  
photovoltaics  351,367,580 kWh  93,313,834.25  26.56  
sewage and landfill gas  20,387,741 kWh  933,278.40  4.58  
geothermal  384,457 kWh  13,360.96  3.48  
Total  8,199,032,181 kWh  845,975,617.99  10,32  
 
Supported electricity from renewable sources  
2015  Green electricity  Total support 
payments  Average 
feed-in tariff  
€ Ct/kWh  
Small hydro plants  1,518,950,273 kWh  74,474,232.32 4.90 
Other green power plants  7,649,333,000 kWh  883,337,467.23 11.55 
wind  4,591,775,334 kWh  404,484,374.71 8.81 
solid biomass  2,043,298,445 kWh  270,404,572.60 13.23 
biogas  558,929,584 kWh  98,361,146.23 17.60 
liquid biomass  78,043 kWh  10,705.33 13.72 
photovoltaics  436,582,870 kWh  109,275,366.53 25.03 
sewage and landfill gas  18,607,412 kWh  799,382.60 4.30 
geothermal  61,313 kWh  1,919.21 3.13 
Total  9,168,283,273 kWh  957,811,699.55 10.45 
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  Supported electricity from renewable sources  
2016  Green electricity  Total support 
payments  Average  
feed-in tariff  
€ Ct/kWh  
Small hydro plants  1,772,219,457 kWh  86,181,608.89 4.86 
Other green power plants  7,997,905,125 kWh  924,345,488.09 11.56 
wind  4,931,804,952 kWh  440,256,287.55 8.93 
solid biomass  1,981,646,690 kWh  262,703,063.42 13.26 
biogas  564,518,806 kWh  97,704,043.93 17.31 
liquid biomass  169,152 kWh  21,344.36 12.62 
photovoltaics  500,537,535 kWh  122,943,041.83 24.56 
sewage and landfill gas  19,207,118 kWh  717,172.53 3.73 
geothermal  20,873 kWh  534.47 2.56 
Total  9,770,124,582 kWh  1,010,527,096.98 10.34 
 
 (b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the subsidy.  
46 CARINTHIA FILM COMMI SSION – CFC; GUIDELI NES AND SUBSIDY PROG RAMME 
2015 -2016  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
Carinthia Film Commission – CFC; Guidelines and Subsidy Programme 2015 -2016. 
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2015,  2016.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
These Guidelines regulate on the one hand the objectives and tasks of the CFC, and on the other 
hand the procedure for the granting of film funding in the three areas of funding:  
• Project development  
• Production  
• Distribution and promotion  
In the section of relevance to funding aid (sections C. to F.) these Guidelines take account of the 
requirements of Commission Regulation (EU) No. 651/2014 of 17 June 2014 de claring certain 
categories of aid compatible with the internal market in application of Articles 107 and 108 of the 
Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, OJEC No. L 187 of 26  June 2014, p. 1 ("GBER").  
Objectives of the CFC : 
With the establishment of the CFC, the following objectives are being pursued:  
• Strengthening the regional and national film industry as a contribution towards supporting the 
European film culture  
• Creating a sustainable regional advantage for the economy and the fil m industry in Carinthia 
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  • Strengthening the tourism brand Carinthia 2020 through a positive image and advertising 
transfer, by presenting the Province of Carinthia in culturally sophisticated and high qual ity 
film and television productions  
• Increasing the awareness of Carinthia as a destination; primarily in the target markets defined 
in the tourism brand Carinthia 2020  
• Opening up innovative areas of business and new visitor target groups . 
4. Background and  authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
The basis for awarding film funding in the form of individual grants is the Carinthian Culture 
Promotion Act 2001 – K-KFördG, Regiona Law Gazette No.  45/2002  as amended (referred to below 
as K-KFördG).  
The decision on granting funding in accordance with these Guidelines will be made by the member 
of the Carinthian Provincial Government with responsibility for culture according to the financial 
resources availa ble. 
The decision will be made after taking note of the non -binding recommendation of the CFC Advisory 
Board.  
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
Grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined ) 
Applications for funding in accordance with these Guidelines can be submitted by natural or legal 
persons that are sufficiently qua lified from an artistic and film -making perspective.  
Proof of the corresponding qualifications must be provided in the form of a filmography.  
Funding applicants must demonstrate that they have produced a comparable film within the three 
years prior to thei r application. If funding applicants do not fulfil these conditions, they are 
nonetheless eligible to apply in the event of a joint production with a producer who has fulfilled these 
requirements.  
The following are not eligible to apply:  
• Funding applican ts who have not complied with a recovery order on the basis of an earlier EU 
Commission decision to establish the unlawfulness and irreconcilability of financial aid with 
the Common Market (Sec. 1 Para. 3 sub. a GBER)  
• Companies that are in difficulty (Se c. 1 Para. 3 sub. c GBER)  
• Funding applicants who are under the significant influence of a television production company. 
Significant influence exists if an individual television production company is involved in the 
company with a shareholding of more th an 25%, or if two or more television production 
companies are involved with a shareholding of more than 50%.  
The decision on granting funding in accordance with these Guidelines will be made by the member 
of the Carinthian Provincial Government with respon sibility for culture according to the financial 
resources available.  
The decision will be made after taking note of the non -binding recommendation of the CFC Advisory 
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  At its meetings, the Advisory Board must select from the submitted projects those which from its 
professional perspective appear to be the most deserving of funding according to the stipulated 
criteria. The Advisory Board must formulate a non -binding funding proposal on this basis and 
according to the resources available.  
The granting o f funding by the Province of Carinthia, represented by the member of the 
Carinthi an Provincial Government with responsibility for culture, must take place via the conclusion 
of a funding agreement between the latter and the funding recipient.  
7. Subsidy pe r unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
Annual amount budgeted for that subsidy:  
Total amount budgeted 2015: € 35 0,000. - 
Total amount budgeted 2016: € 337, 500.- 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
From 1  January 2015 until 31  December 2016. 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable  that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s ): 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
 (b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the subsidy.  
 2015 
Project development  2 cases  €   12,000.- 
Production   8 cases  € 186 ,000.- 
 Distribution and promotio n 3 cases  €   12,000.- 
 2016 
Project development  4 cases  €   12,000.- 
Production   7 cases  € 199 ,500.- 
Distribution and promotion  1 cases  €     5,000.- 
 
47 REGION  OF CARINTHIA  SUBSIDY PROGRAMME FO R PUBLISHIN G COMPANIES  2015 
AND REGION OF CARINTHIA  SUBSIDY PROGRAMME FOR PUBLIS HING COMPANIES 2016  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
Carinthian  subsidy programme for publishing companies 2015 and Carinthian  subsidy programm e 
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  2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2015, 2016 . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The programme aims at supporting  publishing companie s which  to a significate extent contribut e to 
the further development of the linguistic and cultural reality of the region ; through their work and 
throu gh their high -quality program in the fields of fiction, essay writing or non -fiction books from  
the history of culture and history, art, architecture, music or design contribute to make the cultural 
work in Carinthia regionally and /or overregional visible . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
The basis for awarding funding in the form of individual grants is the Carinthian Culture Promotion 
Act [Kärntner Kulturförderungsgesetz] 2 001 – K-KFördG, Provincial Law Gazette No. 45/2002 as 
amended (referred to below as K -KFördG).  
The decision on granting funding in accordance with these Guidelines will be made by the member 
of the Carinthian Provincial Government with responsibility for c ulture according to the financial 
resources available.  
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
Grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixe d or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined ) 
Publishing Companys in the fields of fiction, essay writing or non -fiction books from the history of 
culture and history, art, architecture, music or design . 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered  by the 
notificat ion, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
 2015: € 50 ,000.- 
 2016: € 52 ,000.- 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
2015 and 2016.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable  that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s ): 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
 (b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
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   Statistical data : 
Publishing Company   2015    2016 
1 Drava -Verlag   €  8,000.- €  8,000.- 
2 Hermagoras -Verlag €  8,000.- €  8,000.- 
3 Verlag Johannes Heyn  €  8,000.- €  8,000.- 
4 Ritter -Verlag   €  8,000.- €  8,000.- 
5 Wieser -Verlag   €  8,000.- €  8,000.- 
6 Kitab-Verlag   €  6,000.- €  6,000.- 
7 Sisyphus -Verlag   €  4,000.-  €  6,000.- 
 TOTAL           € 50,000. -    € 52,000.- 
 
48 GUIDELINE ' CAPITAL EXPENDITURES '; X 140/2008  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
Guideline ' Capital Expenditures'; X 140/2008 . 
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2015; 2016.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Modernisation of business, improvement of tourism, specialisation and Improvement packages for 
business . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Economic Promotion Fund Act as amended  
Guideline for Granting Aid for Improvements  
Authority granting the subsidy; Carinthian Economic Support Fund . 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
Grant. 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to expo rters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined ) 
On the basis of the Economic Assistance Funds Act and the Guideline for Granting Aid in tourism . 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where  this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
Annual amount of subsidy budgeted  
2015  EUR  0.00 
2016 EUR 0.00 
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  8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
30 June 2014. 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/o r determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s ): 
 It is considered that the programme has got only a minimal effect on trade.  
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
 (b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the subsidy.  
49 GUIDELINE 'RESEARCH,  TECHNICAL DEVELOPME NT A ND INNOVATION (FTI)' ; 
N 61/2007  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
Guideline 'Research, Technical Development and Innovation  (RTDI)'; N 61/2007 . 
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2015; 2016.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Modernisation of business, specialisation and Improvement packages for business . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Economic Promo tion Fund Act as amended Guideline for Granting Aid to Research, 
Technology -Develop ment and Innovation Projects Authority granting the subsidy; Carinthian 
Economic Support Fund . 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
Grant. 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined ) 
Enterprises fulfilling the criteria of the Economic Promotion Fund A ct and the Guideline for Granting 
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  7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the av erage subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
Annual amount of subsidy budgeted  
2015  EUR  0.00 
2016 EUR 0.00 
Total  0.00 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
31 December 2013. 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable  that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s ): 
          It is considered that the programme has got only a minimal effect on trade.  
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
 (b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the subsidy.  
50 GUIDELINE ' CAPITAL EXP ENDITURES'; XS 37/20 07 
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
Guideline ‚Capital Expenditures'; XS 37/2007 . 
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2015; 2016.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Modernisation of business, improvement of touris m, specialisation and Improvement packages for 
business . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Economic Promotion Fund Act as amended  
Guideline for Granting Aid for Improvements  
Authority granting the subsidy; Carinthian Economic Support Fund . 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
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  6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined ) 
On the basis of the Economic Assistance Funds Act and the Guideline for Granting Aid in tourism . 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or  the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not pos sible, a full explanation  
Annual amount of subsidy budgeted  
2015  EUR  0.00 
2016 EUR 0.00 
Total  0.00 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
31 December 2013. 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable  that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s ): 
         It is considered that this subsidy has got only a minimal effect on the international trade.  
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
 (b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the subsidy.  
51 GUID ELINE ' COMPANY AND PROJECT DEVELOPMENT'; X 145/2008  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
Guideline ' Company and Project Development'; X 145/2008 . 
2. Period covered by the notification. The pe riod to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2015; 2016.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Modernisa tion of business, specialisation and Improvement packages for business . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Economic Promotion Fund Act as amended Guideline for Granting Aid to  Research, Technology -
Developement and Innovation Projects Authority granting the subsidy; Carinthian Economic Support 
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  5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
Grant. 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to prod ucers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined ) 
Enterprises fulfilling the criteria of the Economic Promotion Fund Act and the Guideline for Granting 
Aid to Research, Te chnology -Development and Innovation Projects.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
Annual amount of subsidy budgeted  
2015  EUR  0.00 
2016 EUR 0.00 
Total  0.00 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
30 June 2014. 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics i s left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector( s): 
           It is considered that this programme has got only a minimal effect on the international trade.  
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
 (b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meanin gful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the subsidy.  
52 R&R AID SCHEME " BUSINESS RETENTION M EASURES " FOR SME s IN CARINTHIA; 
SA.35973  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
R&R aid scheme "Business Retention Measures " for SMEs in Carinthia; SA.35973 . 
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calen dar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2015; 2016.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
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  4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
"Carinthian Economic Promotion Act ", Regional  Law Gazette No. 6 | 1993; Communication fro m the 
Commission – Guidelines on State aid for rescuing and restructuring non -financial  undertakings in 
difficulty (2014/C 249/01) . 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
Grant.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluct uating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined ) 
On the basis of the Economic Assistance Funds Act and the Guideline for Granting Aid . 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for tha t subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
Annual amount of subsidy budgeted  
2015  EUR  0.00 
2016 EUR 0.00 
Total  0.00 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
31 December 20 14. 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable  that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s ): 
          It is considered  that this programme has got only a minimal effect on the international trade.  
 (a) for the three  most recent years for which statistics are available;  
 (b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the subsidy.  
53 R&R AID SCHEME " BUSINESS RETENTION M EASURES " FOR SME s IN CARINTHIA; 
SA.40973  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
R&R aid scheme "Business Retention Measures " for SMEs in Carinthia; SA.40973 . 
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
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  3. Policy object ive and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Restructuring and support of SMEs in difficulties . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
"Carinthian Economic Promotion Act ", Regional Law Gazet te no. 6  | 1993; Communication from the 
Commission – Guidelines on State aid for rescuing and restructuring non -financial undertakings in 
difficulty (2014/C 249/01) . 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
Grant, loan . 
6. To whom a nd how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined ) 
On the basis of the Economic Assistance Funds Act and the Guideline for Gr anting Aid . 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy infor mation (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
Annual amount of subsidy budgeted  
2015   EUR  0.00 
2016   EUR 550,000.00  
Total  550,000.00  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
31 December 20 20. 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notify ing Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s ): 
          It is considered that t his subsidy has got only a minimal effect on the international trade.  
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
 (b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year precedin g the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the subsidy.  
54 CARINTHIAN ECONOMIC PROMOTION FUND  FRAMEWORK GUIDELINE ; SA.39275  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
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  2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be speci fied 
2015; 2016.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Modernisation of business, improvement of tourism, specialisation and Improvement packages for 
business . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legisla tion under 
which it is granted ) 
Commission Regulation (EU) N°651/2014 of 17 June 2014 declaring certain categories of aid 
compatible with the internal market in application of Articles 107 and 108 of the Treaty; Commission 
Regulation (EU) N° 1407/2013 of 1 8 December 2013 on the applicati on of Articles  107 and 108 of 
the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union to de minimis  aid; "Carinthian Economic 
Promotion Act ", Regional Law Gazette  no. 6 | 1993 . 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax conc ession, etc. ) 
Grant.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined ) 
On the basis of the Economic Assistance F unds Act and the Guideline for Granting Aid . 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where pr ovision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
Annual amount of subsidy budgeted  
2015   EUR  6,259,496.00  
2016   EUR 4,277,120.00  
Total  10,536,616.00  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
30 June 20 15. 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statisti cs is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s): 
          It is considered that this subsidy has got only minimal effect on the international trade.  
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
 (b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaning ful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the subsidy.  G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.1  
 
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  55 CARINTHIAN ECONOMIC PROMOTION FUND FRAMEWORK GUIDELINE V.2.0 -14; 
SA.41047  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief d escription or identification of the subsidy  
KWF framework guideline v.2.0 -14; SA.41047 . 
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2015; 2016.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Modernisation of business, improvement of tourism, specialisation and Improvement packages for 
business . 
4. Background and authorit y for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Commission Regulation (EU) N°651/2014 of 17 June 2014 declaring certain categories of aid 
compatible with the internal market in application of Articles 107 and 108 of the Treaty; Commission 
Regulation (EU) N° 1407/2013 of 18 December 2013  on the application of Articles  107 and 108 of 
the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union to de minimis  aid; "Carinthian Economic 
Promotion Act ", Regional Law Gazette no. 6 | 1993 . 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
Grant.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter , how 
determined ) 
On the basis of the Economic Assistance Funds Act and the Guideline for Granting Aid . 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, t he average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
Annual amount of subsidy budgeted  
2015  EUR  0.00 
2016 EUR 0.00 
Total  0.00 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
30 June 20 15. 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable  that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s ): G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.1  
 
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            It is considered that this subsidy has got only minimal effect on the international trade.   
 (a) for the three m ost recent years for which statistics are available;  
 (b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the subsidy.  
56 CARINTHIAN ECONOMIC PROMOTION FUND GUID ELINE  'FINANCING'; SA.39274  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
Guideline ' financing'; SA.39274 . 
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to b e covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2015; 2016.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Financing of promi sing projects through a special risk -sharing model.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Commission Regulation (EU) N°651/2014 of 17 June 2014 declaring certain categories of ai d 
compatible with the internal market in application of Articles 107 and 108 of the Treaty; Commission 
Regulation (EU) N° 1407/2013 of 18 December 2013  on the application of Articles  107 and 108 of 
the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union to de minimis  aid; "Carinthian Economic 
Promotion Act ", Regional Law Gazette no . 6 | 1993 . 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
Grant, loan . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined ) 
On the basis of the Economic Assistance Funds Act and the Guideline for Granting Aid . 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the to tal amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or bot h) is not possible, a full explanation  
Annual amount of subsidy budgeted  
2015    EUR  210,000.00  
2016   EUR 0.00 
Total  210,000.00  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
30 June 20 15. G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.1  
 
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  9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable  that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s ): 
          It is considered that this subsidy has got only minimal effect  on trade.  
 (a) for the three most recent years for  which statistics are available;  
 (b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the subsidy.  
57 CARINTHIAN ECONOMIC PROMO TION FUND  FRAMEWORK GUIDELINE  OF JULY 
2015; SA.42435  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
KWF framework guideline of July 2015; SA.42435 . 
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2015; 2016.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Modernisation of business, improvement of tourism, specialisation and Improvement packages for 
business . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Commission Regulation (EU) N°651/2014 of 17 June 201 4 declaring certain categories of aid 
compatible with the internal market in application of Articles 107 and 108 of the Treaty; Commission 
Regulation (EU) N° 1407/2013 of 18 December 2013 on the application of Articles  107 and 108 of 
the Treaty on the Func tioning of the European Union to de minimis  aid; "Carinthian Economic 
Promotion Act ", Regional Law Gazette no.  6 | 1993 .  
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
Grant.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined ) 
On the basis of the Economic Assistance Funds Act and the Guideline for Granting Aid . G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.1  
 
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  7. Subsidy per unit, or in case s where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notific ation, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
Annual amount of subsidy budgeted  
2015  EUR  572,260.00  
2016   EUR 10,115,473.10  
Total  10,687,733.10  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
30 June 20 21. 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possib le, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s ): 
           It is considered that this subsidy has got only a mini mal effect on trade.  
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
 (b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the subsidy.  
58 GUID ELINE ' FINANCING'; SA.42436  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
Guideline ' financing'; SA.42436 . 
2. Period covered by the notification. The period t o be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2015; 2016.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Financing of promising projects through a special risk -sharing model.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Commission Regulation (EU) N°651/2014 of 17 June 2014 declaring certain categories of aid 
compatible with the internal market in application of Articles 107 and 108 of the Treaty; Commission 
Regulation (EU) N° 1407/2013 of 18 December 2013  on the application of Articles  107 and 108 of 
the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union t o de minimis  aid; "Carinthian  Economic 
Promtion Act ", Regional  Law Gazette no. 6 | 1993 . 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
Grant, loan . G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.1  
 
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  6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined ) 
On the basis of the Economic Assistance Funds Act and the Guideline for Granting Aid . 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible , the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year , or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
Annual amount of subsidy budgeted  
2015   EUR  0.00 
2016   EUR 400,000.00  
Total  400,000.00  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
30 June 20 21. 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s ): 
           It is considered that this subsidy has only a minimal effect on trade.  
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
 (b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the subsidy.  
59 GUID ELINE  'CAPITAL EXPENDITURES '; XR 23/2007  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
Guideline ' Capital expenditures'; XR 23/2007 . 
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the n otification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2015; 2016.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Modernisation of business, improvement of tourism, specialisation and Improvement packages for 
business . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Economic Promotion Fund Act as amended Guideline for Granting Aid for Improvements Authority 
granting the subsidy; Carinthian Economic Support Fund . G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.1  
 
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  5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
Grant.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
throug h what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined ) 
On the basis of the Economic Assistance Funds Act and the Guideline for Granting Aid in tourism . 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the  year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
Annual amount of subsidy budgeted  
2015  EUR  0.00 
2016 EUR 0.00 
Total  0.00 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
31 December 20 13. 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent po ssible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s ): 
           It is considered  that this subsidy has a minimal effect on trade.   
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
 (b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the subsidy.  
60 NON-COMMERCIAL BROAD CASTING FUND; EU/STA TE AID DECISION: SA. 46822  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or identification of the subsidy  
Non-Commercial Broadcasting Fund; EU/State aid decision: SA.46822 . 
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2015 and 2016 . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The Fund is intended to promote private non -commercial broadcasting within the Austrian media 
landscape and to support non -commercial broadcasting in providing a varied and high -quality offer 
of channels, which, in particular, contribute to promoting Austrian culture, Austrian and European 
awareness and the information and education of the population.  G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.1  
 
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  4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
The Austrian Regulatory Authority for Broadcasting and Telecommunications (RTR) administers the 
fund. RTR is responsible for investing the funds and awarding grants for the purpose of promoting 
(non-commercial) private broadcasters.  
Legal provisions: §§ 29, 31, 32 KommAustria Act . 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
Direct grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed  or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined ) 
Private broadcasters are eligible to apply for grants.  
The decisions on funding are made by the managing director of RTR with due attention to the legal 
provisions, the Guidelines for the allo cation of funds and the comments of the review board, which 
consists of five members with years of experience in the broadcast business.  
Fluctuating amount; depends on the application and to what extent the requirements according to 
the Guidelines are met.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for  the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
2015: € 3 million  
2016:  € 3 million  
 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Duration: The guidelines for providing the subsidies are valid till 3 November 2018.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifyi ng Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s ): 
 (a) for the three most recent yea rs for which statistics are available;  
 (b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the subsidy.  
 No data available . 
61 PRIVATE BROADCASTING  FUND; EU/STATE AID DECISION: SA.46841  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or identification of the subsidy  
Private Broadcasting Fund; EU/State aid decision: SA.46841 . G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.1  
 
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  2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be  covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2015 and 2016 . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The Fund is inte nded to promote a dual broadcasting system in Austria and the variety of private, 
as well as local and regional, channels offered within the Austrian media landscape and to support 
the provision of a varied and high -quality offer of channels, which, in par ticular, contribute to 
promoting Austrian culture, Austrian and European awareness and the provision of information to 
and education of the population.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
The Austrian Regulatory Authority for Broadcasting and Telecommunications (RTR) administers the 
fund. RTR is responsible for investing the funds and awarding grants for the purpose of promoting 
(commercial) private broadcasters.  
Legal provision s: §§ 30 -32 KommAustria Act . 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
Direct grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating am ount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined ) 
Private broadcasters are eligible to apply for grants.  
The decisions on funding are made by the managing director of RTR with due attention to the legal 
provisions, the Guidelines for the allocation of funds an d the comments of the review board, which 
consists of five members with years of experience in the broadcast business.  
Fluctuating amount; depends on the application and to what extent the requirements according to 
the Guidelines are met.  
7. Subsidy per un it, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
2015:  € 15 million  
2016: € 15 million  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Duration: The guidelines for providing the subsidies are valid till 3  November 2018.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the  judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s ): 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.1  
 
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   (b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the sub sidy. 
 No data available . 
62 FUND FOR DIGITALISAT ION; EU/STATE AID DE CISION N 622/2003  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, o r identification of the subsidy  
Fund for Digitalisation; EU/State aid decision N 622/2003 . 
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2015 and 2016 . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose o f the subsidy  
The measure is set up to support the introduction of digital television transmission technologies and 
applications for broadcasting and to facilitate the switchover from analogue to digital television in 
Austria. The measure is intended to re new and strengthen all platforms for the transmission of 
broadcasting signals. The objectives and bases of the Austrian Digitization Fund are derived from 
the intentions of the eEurope 2005 Action Plan, which aims to accelerate the transition to digital 
television.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
The Austrian Regulatory Authority for Broadcasting and Telecommunications (RTR) administers the 
fund. RTR is responsible for inves ting the funds and awarding grants for the purpose of promoting 
digital transmission technologies and digital applications based on European standards in connection 
with broadcasting programmes.  
Legal provisions: §§ 21 -25 KommAustria Act . 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
Direct grant . 
The scheme aims at supporting projects in five categories, as outlined in the Guidelines for grant 
allocation:  
I. Pilot projects and research activities regarding the digital transmission of b roadcasting  
II. Development of programs and innovative services  
III. Financial interventions in order to comfort the digital switchover  
IV. Financial incentives for consumers to switch to digital reception at an early stage  
V. Subsidies for low -income cons umers purchasing terminal equipment . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined ) 
The Guidelines for the al location of funds foresee specific requirements for each funding category. 
Beneficiaries of the measures I and II will be, inter alia, broadcasters, network operators, equipment 
manufacturers, technology companies or service providers but also research ins titutes. Grants under 
sub-measure III can only be awarded to broadcasters as specified in the relevant Austrian legal 
framework. Beneficiaries of sub -measures I to III are citizens, legal entities or commercial -law 
partnerships whereas sub -measures IV and V are targeted specifically at citizens.  G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.1  
 
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  Funds will be allocated following the Guidelines for the allocation of funds via calls for proposals. 
These calls will ask for the submission of projects in the specific areas addressed by the measure. 
Grants will be awarded for innovative projects which are in line with the objectives of the Fund. 
Funding can only be awarded where a project would not be sustainable without a grant from the 
Fund.  
Fluctuating amount; depends on the application and to what extent the requirements according to 
the Guidelines are met.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Whe re provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
2015:  € 0.5 million  
2016: € 0.5 million  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits atta ched to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Date of inception: 1 July 2005. 
Duration: no deadline fixed . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s ): 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
 (b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the subsidy.  
 No data available . 
63 TELEVISION FUND; EU/ STATE AID DECISION: SA.43778  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or identification of the subsidy  
Television Fund; EU/State aid decision: SA.43778 . 
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2015 and 2016 . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The Fund is intended to make a contribution to improving the quality of television production and 
the capacity of the Austrian film industry, as well as reinforcing Austria as a media location and 
ensuring the diversity of the cultural landscape. In addition, the grants are also intended to 
contribute to the strengthening of the audiovisual sector in Europe.  G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.1  
 
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  4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
The Austrian Regulatory Authority for Broadcasting and Telecommunications (RTR) administers the 
fund. RTR is responsible for investing the funds and awarding grants for the purpose of promoting 
television productions.  
Legal provisions: §§ 26 -28 KommAustria Act . 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., gr ant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
Direct grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined ) 
Independent pro ducers and production companies with the appropriate professional qualifications 
are eligible to apply for grants.  
The decisions on funding are made by the managing director of RTR with due attention to the 
objectives of the Fund and to the comments of the  review board, which consists of five members 
with years of experience in the film industry.  
Fluctuating amount; depends on the application and to what extent the requirements according to 
the Guidelines are met.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where thi s is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
2015:  € 13.5 million  
2016:  € 13.5 million  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Duration: The guidelines for providin g the subsidies are valid till 31 December 2018.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, re levant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s ): 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
 (b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the subsidy.  
 No data available . G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.1  
 
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  64 ECOPLUS GUIDELINES FOR REGI ONAL  INVESTMENT PROJECTS  IN LOWER AUSTRIA   
ECOPLUS GUIDELINES FOR REGIONAL  INFRASTRU CTURE PROMOTION IN LOWER 
AUSTRIA  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
ecoplus  Guidelines for Regional Inves tment Projects in Lower Austria . 
ecoplus Guidelines for Regional Infrastructure Promotion in Lower Austria . 
Background:  
On 2 March 1994  our first aid scheme " Regionalisation Guidelines of the Region of Lower Austria  
1986-2006" ( Guidelines for Regional Development in Lower Austria 1986 -2006) was notified to the 
EFTA-Surveillance Authority (ESA) as "existing aid"; registered as ESA -Nr.93 -337 (BKA -Nr.05).  
In December  1997 two schemes (resulting from a split -up of the general guidelines above)  were 
notified and approved on 29 May 1998  (N 109/98):  
(1) ecoplus Guidelines for Regional Infrastructure Promotion in Lower Austria 1986 - 2006 (focus 
on infrastructure)  
(2) ecoplus Guidelines for Regional Invest ment Projects in Lower Austria 1986 - 2006 (focus on 
SMEs).  
On 4 June 2007 our "ecoplus Guidelines for Regional Investment Projects in Lower Austria 2007 -
2013" were notified according to the block exemptions regulations for regional aid (XR113/2207) 
and SME (XS 160/2007).  
On 20 January 2009 our "ecoplus Guidelines for Regional Invest ment Projects in Lower Austria 2007 
- 2013" were notified according to the general block exemptions regulations no. 800/2008 
(X25/2009).  
On 17 November 2014 the following aid schemes were notified according to the gene ral block 
exemptions regulations no. 651/2014:  
(1) "ecoplus Guidelines for Regional Invest ment Projects in Lower Austria 2014 - 2020" (SA 
39888, formerly X25/2009)  
(2) "ecoplus Guidelines for Regional Infrastructure Promotion in Lower Austria 2014 - 2020"  
(SA 39887)  
2. Period covered by the notification  
1 July 2014 – 31 December 2020 (GBER no. 651/2014) . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
When St.Pölten became capital city of Lower Austria in 1986 the Regional Govern ment started a 
regional development programme to foster the economic, social and cultural development of its 
country. A budget of annually € 25 million was made available for a period of 20 years in order to 
support innovative projects & initiatives in the  structural weak regions.  ecoplus was assigned to 
implement this development -programme by making funding -recommendations to the Regional 
Government of Lower Austria.  
This regional aid -programme covers a wide range of projects - ranging from infra structur al 
investments to projects of touristic, cultural or social interest. The crucial aspect is the project 's 
economic impact on the region.  G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.1  
 
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  2006 the program was extended according to the European Programming period 2007 -2013 and the 
annual budget was increase s to € 29 million per year.  
2014 the program was extended again according to the European Programming period 2014 -2020. 
The annual budget of € 29 million  per year  remained unchanged.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
ecoplus is responsible for the preparation und funding recommendation to the Regional Government 
of Lower Austria, which takes the final decision in each case. The mechanism for granting the 
subsidies is a three -step procedure:  
(1) ecoplus -Fachbeirat (steering -committee of civil servants of the Regional Government and 
NGO-representatives of Lower Austria),  
(2) ecoplus - Aufsichtsrat (supervisory board),  
(3) Regional Government of Lower Austria.  
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
(1) Mainly non -repayable cash grants, limited by the current state aid regulations.  
(2) No-interest loans (cash equivalent approx. 10%) for infrastructure projects only.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined ) 
Subsidies under this aid scheme are mainly provided for municipalities, SMEs (private investors with 
a registered office in Lower Austria) and regional associations.  
There is no fixed amount per unit: it varies determined by the different features of the individual 
project (profit vs. non -profit, location, type of measure, financial gap etc.) accord ing to the current 
EU-regulations. A bicycle -road for instance can be funded up to 66%, a hotel up to 30% depending 
of the size of the company (SME) and the location of the project (regional aid map).  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not pos sible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous  year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
ecoplus Guidelines for Regional Investment Projects  in Lower Austria  
• 2013:   7 projects (e.g. youth hostels, hotels, ski -lift etc) were su pported with a total of 
€ 4.157 million (= 14% o f total budget) > €  594,000 per unit . 
• 2014:  10 projects (e.g. hotels, ski -lift, high rope course etc) were s upported with a total of 
€ 7.919 million (= 27% of total budget) > € 792, 000 per unit . 
• 2015: 5 projects (e.g. hotels, ski -lift etc) were supported with a total of € 0.09 million 
(= 0.003% of total budget) > € 19, 000.- per unit  
• 2016: 8 projects (e.g. hotels, ski -lifts, SMEs) wer e supported with a total of €  3.245 million 
(= 11% of total budget) > € 405, 000.- per unit  
ecoplus Guidelines for Regional Infrastructure Promot ion in Lower Austria   
• 2015: 14 projects (tourism / culture / local infrastructure, small business parks) wer e 
supported with a total of €  1.593 million (= 5% of total budget) > € 114, 000.- per unit  G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.1  
 
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  • 2016: 15 projects (tourism / culture / local infrastructure, small business parks) were 
supported with a total of € 10.147 million (= 35% of total budget) > € 676, 000.- per unit  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, includ ing date of 
inception/commencement  
31 December 2020 (according to the General Block Exemption Regulations no. 651/2014) . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable  that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s ): 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
(b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the subsidy.  
 It is considered that the application of the subsidy programm e has only minimal effects on the 
international trade since most of the projects are considered as small infrastructures or run 
by SMEs. In most cases the subsidy -amount per unit hardly exceeds the de minimis  limit. 
65 "FUNDING OF ELECTRIC ITY PRODUCTION FROM RENEWABLE ENERGY SOU RCES 
AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY PR OGRAMME S" 
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
"Funding of electricity production from renewable energy sources and energy efficiency 
progra mmes" 
The notified  guidelines comprise green electricity producing installations, especially photovoltaics, 
power storage systems and energy efficiency programm es.  
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be  the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
Entry into force of the notified guidelines was 1 January 20 15. Duration  of validity of the notified 
guidelines " Guidel ines 2015 for the Promotion of the Production of Green Electricity and Energy 
Efficiency Programme " was from 1 January 20 15 to 31 December 2020.  
The reference period for this report ranges from 1 January 20 15 to 31 December 2016.  
3. Policy objective and/ or purpose of the subsidy  
The funding scheme targets the support for electricity production from renewable energy sources by 
new technologies, excluding hydro  power, sewage sludge, meat and bone meal and waste liquor. 
Additionally funded are also measures to increase energy efficiency and energy saving by energy 
efficiency programmes.  
The granting of a funding shall support new technologies to achieve marketabi lity and provide an 
incentive for the realization of measures that otherwise would not amortise in due time.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Electricity from renewable sources contributes significantly to achieve climate protection and 
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  production from renewable energy sources, either by fundin g the feed in of renewable electricity or 
by supporting the investment, as it is the case in the described Viennese funding scheme. The 
subsidy is granted by federal state government of Vienna and executed by the municipal department 
"Energy Planning".  
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
Grant.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined ) 
The subsidy is provided to private indiv iduals as well as to companies.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per u nit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered  by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
Bound subsidies from 1 January -31 December  2015:  
Photovoltaics: 888, 285 EUR  
Power storage systems 103, 078 EUR  
Totally bound subsidies fr om 1 January -31 December  2015: 991, 363 EUR  
Bound subsidies from 1 January -31 December  2016:  
Photovoltaics: 1,187, 635 EUR  
Power storage systems 188,008 EUR  
Energy efficiency programm es 900,000 EUR (subsidy for 5 years)  
Totally bound subsidies from 1 January –31 Dec ember  2016: 2,275, 643 EUR  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Duration of the subsidy is unlimited. 1 January 20 15 marks the commencement of the guidelines.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possibl e, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s ): 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
 (b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the subsidy.  
66 THE FEDERAL CHANCELL ERY OF AUSTRIA PROMO TES CONTEMPORARY ART IN 
AUSTRIA  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
The Federal Chancellery of Austria promotes contemporary art in Austria.  
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2016. G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.1  
 
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  3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Promoting contemporary art in Austria.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Law on the promotion of art.  
Guidelines for film funding.  
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
Grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined ) 
Art institutions, cinemas.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in c ases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered  by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
€ 456,000  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Permanent; current guidelines in effect until 31 December 2023 . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, howeve r, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s ): 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
 (b) for a previous representati ve year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the subsidy.  
67 MULTIFUNCTIONAL INFR ASTRUCTURE FOR LEISU RE IN VORARLBERG  
1. Title of the subsidy programme , if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
Multifunctional Infrastructure for Leisure in Vorarlberg  
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar  or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
Decision of the government of Vorarlberg from 4 October 2016.  
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  3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Improvement of the local infras tructure for leisure and tourism . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Decis ion of the government of Vorarlberg from 4 October 2016.  
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, t ax concession, etc. ) 
Grant, loan . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined ) 
Local authority Laterns . 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the  year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
€ 0 for 2015 and 2016 . 
Total amount: € 1,808, 000 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Start: 4 October 2016 (decis ion of government of Vorarlberg) . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifyin g Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s ): 
 (a) for the three most recent year s for which statistics are available;  
 (b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the subsidy.  
68 UPPER AUSTRIAN PROGRAMME TO SUPPORT  ECONOMIC -TECHNICAL RESEARCH, 
TECHNOLOGIC DEVELOPM ENT AND INNOVATION I N UPP ER AUSTRIAN RESEARCH  
INSTITUTES  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
Upper Austrian Programme to  support Economic -technical Research, Technologic Development and 
Innovation in Upp er Austrian Research Institutes.  
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal  year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2015; 2016.  G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.1  
 
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  3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The primary objective of support programs on the basis of this Directive is to strengthen the 
Competitiv eness through the establishment and expansion of the R & D & I Activities and the 
promotion of location development in Upper Austria taking into account the priorities of the 
"Strategic Economic and Research Progra m Innovative Upper Austria 2020 ". 
4. Backg round and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Authority in charge of granting the subsid y: Government of Upper Austria.  
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
Grants fo r investments.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined ) 
Subsidies are provided especially to public and  private research i nstitutes including universities.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
Total payment:  
2015: € 0.- 
2016: € 2,506, 000.- 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
1 July 2015-30 June 2021. 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the not ifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s ): 
 (a) for the three most recent  years for which statistics are available;  
 (b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the subsidy.  
 Not available . 
69 UPPER AUSTRIAN PROGR AMME FOR INNOVATION AND E CONOMIC GROWTH 2020  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
Upper Austrian Programme for Innovation and E conomic Growth 2020.  G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.1  
 
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  2. Period covered by t he notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2015; 2016.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose o f the subsidy  
Encourageme nt of trade, export and develop ment, innovation of medium and small -sized 
companies . The key aspects of activities are the innovation incentives and the continual 
improvement of corporate structures. Another goal is to provide new jobs and to upgrade human 
capital.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of  the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Authority in charge of granting the subsidy: Government of U pper Austria.  
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
Grants for investments.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (wheth er to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined ) 
Subsidies are provided especially to SME 's for innovation incentives and regional aid investments . 
7. Subsidy p er unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
Total payment:  
2015: € 499,000 
2016: € 410,000 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, includ ing date of 
inception/commencement  
15 December 2014-30 June 2020. 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s ): 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statist ics are available;  
 (b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the subsidy.  
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  70 PROGRAM ME OF INNOVATION AND G ROWTH FOR TOURISM 20 20 (IWT)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
Program me of innovation and growth for tourism 2020 (IWT) . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2015-2016. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
To stimulate tourism activities and innovation of medium and small -sized companies . The key 
aspects of activities are the innovation incentives and the continual improvement of corporate 
structures. Another goal is to provide new jobs and to upgrade human capital.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of  the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Authority in charge of granting the subsi dy: Government of Upper Austria.  
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
Grants for investments.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (wheth er to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined ) 
Subsidies are provided especially to enterprises for improvement in q uality and innovation 
incentives.  
7. Subsi dy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year  covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
Total payment : 
2015: € 1,693, 000.- 
2016: € 1,474,000.- 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
31 December 2020. 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant a nd/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s ): 
(a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
(b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the subsidy.  
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  71 DIRECTIVE ON THE PRO MOTION OF ECONOMIC - TECHN OLOGICAL RESEARCH, 
TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPME NT AND INNOVATION IN  UPPER AUSTRIA (FTI - OÖ 
COOPERATION FFG) FOR  THE PERIOD FROM 1  JUNE 2015 TO 30  JUNE  2021  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
Directive on the promotion of economic - technological research, technology development and 
innovation in Upper Austria (FTI - OÖ cooperation FFG) for the period from 1  June 2015 to 
30 June 2021. 
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered b y the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2015; 2016.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The primary objective of supp ort programs on the basis of this Directive is to strengthen the 
Competitiveness through the establishment and expansion of the business -oriented R & D activities 
and the promotion of location development in Upper Austria taking into account the priorities  of the 
"Strategic Economic and Research Program Innovative Upper Austria 2020 " and content of  
subsequent progr ammes.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Authority in charge of  granting the subsidy: Government  of Upper Austria.  
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
Grants for investments . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined ) 
Supporting applicants can only be found outside the  Upper Austrian administration, natural or legal 
Persons or partnerships whose projects are Project to strengthen the research  and economic 
location.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
Total payment:  
2015: € 2,028, 000.- 
2016: € 3,468, 000.- 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it,  including date of 
inception/commencement  
1 June 2015-30 June 2021. 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
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  include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s ): 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which stati stics are available;  
 (b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the subsidy.  
 Not available.  
72 GUIDELINES ON AID TO  UPPER AUSTRIA INDUST RY FOR E NVIRONMENTAL 
PROTECTION MEASURES  
GUIDELINES ON AID FO R ENVIRONMENTAL PROT ECTION MEASURES IN  UPPER AUSTRIAN 
INDUSTRY SECTOR  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
Guidelines on Aid to Upper Austria industry for enviro nmental protection measures.  
Guidelines on Aid for environmental protection measures in Upper Austrian industry sector.  
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2015; 2016.  
1st Guidelines 2002  for environmental support in Upper Austria (based on 2002 guideli nes for 
environmental support in Austria) in force between 20  February 2002 and 30  September  2009 
(earlier Number: N530/2001 and 350/2005) . 
2nd Guidelines 2009  for environmental support in Upper Austria (based on 2009 guidelines for 
environmental support i n Austria) in force between 1 October  2009 and 19  February 2015 
(earlier  Number for Upper Austria 418/2007 or X814/09 or Nr.SA.32531).  
3rd Guidelines 2015  for environmental support in Upper Austria in force since 20  February 2015. 
This guidelines are open-ended until the next change (recent Number: SA.41223 (2015/X) ). 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Support of enviro nmental protection measu res (all branches).  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the  legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Authority in charge of granting the subsidy: Government of Upper Austria.  
Legal background: Law on Upper Austria on Aid for environmental protection 1996, Sheet Edition 
No. 84/1996; Guidelines on Aid for national industry for environmental protection measures.  
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
Grants (subsidies) for investments.  G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.1  
 
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  6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined ) 
Subsidies are provided especially for enterprises for environmental protection measures with respect 
to the environmental benefit.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possibl e, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
ÖANCE -CODE  2015   ÖNACE -CODE  2016  
A 01.6  62,842   A 01.6  23,997  
C 10.8  3,621   C 10.13  1,001  
C 10.9  6,831   C 20.16  235,199  
C 22.29  1,980   C 20.60  186,000  
C 25.2  37,225   C 22.23  11,923  
C 31.0  1,545   C 22.29  6,354  
C 32.9  35,473   C 23.32  16,528  
D 35.1  1,225,556   C 23.7  15,776  
D 35.3  686,795   C 25.11  58,163  
D 35.30  638,668   C 28.91  5,620  
F 43.21  2,410   C 31.0  3,424  
G 45.2  36,078   D 35.3  3,851,841  
G 46.74  37,789   F 43.22  4,325  
I 55.1  1,610   F 43.9  6,295  
K 64.19  23,989   G 45.1  19,006  
L 68.2  158,040   G 45.3  1,050  
N 81.3  65,974   G 46.73  18,880  
O 84.1  2,902   G 47.19  2,459  
O 84.11  1,000   I 55.1  2,064  
O 84.12  1,500   K 64.19  2,249  
Q 86.1  8,827   L 68.2  34,185  
Q 88.99  164,383   O 84.12  8,189  
S 94.9  14,094   P 85.5  8,514  
S 96.01  29,236   Q 86.1  16,739  
S 96.02  3,337   S 96.01  5,097  
S 96.09  129,795   S 94.9  16,464  
Total amount  3,381,500   Total amount  4,561,342  
 
Subsidy per unit: up to 40% of the environmentally relevant volume of investment . 
Average subsidy of 2015: 5. 6% of the environmentally  relevant volume of investment . 
Average subsidy of 2016: 10. 2% of the environmentally relevant volume of investment . 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
1st Guidelines 2002  for en vironmental support in Upper Austria (based on 2002 guidelines for 
environmental support in Austria) in force between 20 February 2002 and 30  September  2009 
(earlier Number: N530/2001 and 350/2005).  
2nd Guidelines 2009  for environmental support in Upper Austria (based on 2009 guidelines for 
environmental support in Austria) in force between 1  October  2009 and 19 February 2015 
(earlier  Number for Upper Austria 418/2007 or X814/09 or Nr.SA.32531).  G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.1  
 
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  3rd Guidelines 2015  for environmental support in Upper Austria in force since 20 February 2015. 
This guidelines are open -ended until the next change (recent Number: SA.41223 (2015/X)) . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The spec ific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and expor ts of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s ): 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
 (b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of th e subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the subsidy.  
 Not available . 
73 AUSTRIAN FILM INSTIT UTE 
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
Austrian Film Institute  
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2015/2016.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of th e subsidy  
The Austrian Film Institute is a national film funding agency which supports cinema productions as 
a cultural p roduct as well as the Austrian film business and thus contributes to strengthening the 
Austrian film industry and the creative and arti stic qualities  of Austrian film to ensure its domestic 
and international success. It is a legal entity under public law a nd its registered office is located in 
Vienna. The fina ncial year of the Austrian Film Institute is the calendar year.  
4. Background an d authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Film Promotion Act , version of 27 November  2014/(FILM FUNDING ACT).  
Full title : Federal Law of 25 November 1980 on the Promotion of the Austrian Film  
(Film Promotion Act ) 
StF: Federal State Gazette no. 557/1980 (NR: GP XV RV 277 AB 544 S. 51. BR: AB 2225 S. 403.)  
Funding Guidelines January 2015  
Funding Guidelines July 2015  
Funding Guidelines October 2015  
Funding Guidelines January 2016  
Funding Guidelines July 2017  
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
Non-repayable contributions . 
Condi tonally repayable contributions.  
Non-repayable grant . 
Reference funds . 
Conditionally repayable loan . G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.1  
 
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  6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined ) 
Writers, Directors, Film producers, distributors and associations, subsidy determined by a 
committee, flu ctuating amount determined by costs of project/measure . 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
Annual overall -budget € 20 million , average subsidy generally about 30% of the production cost s. 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Current guidelines (January 2017) until otherwise decided by the Supervisory Board . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable  that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s ): 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
Tätigkeitsberichte 2016, 2015, 2014 ff. / Annual Reports 2016, 2015, 2014 and previous years  
Filmwirtschaftsberichte 2015, 2014 ff. / Film Industry Report 2015, 2014 and previous years  
 (b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the i ntroduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the subsidy.  
74 SA.38249 AID SCHEME FOR DISTR ICT HEATING AND COOL ING INFRASTRUCTURE 
AND COOLING INSTALLA TIONS (AT)  
1. Title of the subsidy program, if relevant, or brief description or identific ation of the subsidy  
SA.38249 aid scheme for district heating and cooling infrastructure and cooling installations (AT) . 
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or f iscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2015; 2016.  
Expenditures 2015: € 13.93 million  
Expenditures 2016: €   9.50 million  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Environmental protection and  energy saving . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Federal Ministry of Science, Research and Economy  (FMSRE), WKLG . G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.1  
 
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  5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
Direct grant for investments . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined ) 
Energy supply companies; 35% / 50% of eligible investment costs . 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provisi on of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
Average subsidy per unit:  2015: € 0.68 million  
  2016:  € 1.02 million  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
One-time nonrefundable investment grant . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left t o the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s ): 
 Not applicable . 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
 - 
 (b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the las t major 
change in the subsidy.  
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75 LOWER AUSTRIAN SOCIE TY FOR THE FUNDING A ND SUPPO RT OF SHOPPING IN 
TOWN AND CITY CENTERS (ABBREVIATED : NAFES)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
Lower Austrian Society for the funding and suppo rt of shopping in town and city centers ( German 
abbreviated: NAFES) . 
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year . In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2015; 2016.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
- Support of measures that are appropriate to sustaina bly increase the local and town centers 
as locations of  retail and service businesses . G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.1  
 
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  - Maintenance of local supply of daily goods through community investments . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Background: NAFES -funding guidel ine. 
Authority: Office of the Lower Austrian Government in cooperation with the Lower . 
Austrian Chamber of Commerce (Lower Austrian Soci ety for the funding and support of shopping in 
town and city centers) . 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax co ncession, etc. ) 
Grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined ) 
To founder companies according to the N AFES-guidelines / a one -off grant . 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered  by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
Maximum € 20 0,000. - per project possible (maxi mum annual amount budgeted: € 1.2  million, but 
not only for this subsidy topic) - on average 0 to 1 project of this type per year  is supported.  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Duration:  19 October  2010 till 30 June 2013 and subsequently from 1  July 2013 till 
31 December  2017. 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Mem ber. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s ): 
 (a) for the three most recent years for  which statistics are available;  
 - 
 (b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy.  
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76 AUSTRIAN BANK SUPPORT  MEASURES  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
Since the approval on the Austrian bank support scheme expire d on 30 June 2011, the 
European  Commission decides on further measures to be taken on an individual case basis. Decisions 
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  - 2 July 2015: amendment decision on  Austrian Volksbanken AG and Association of Volksbanken  
- 1 Sept ember 2016: decision on HETA Asset Resolution (acquisition of debt instruments 
guaranteed by the Federal Province of Carinthia)  
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calen dar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
The period illustrated here spans from the beginning of 2015 until end 2016.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The objective of the Aust rian bank support measures is to maintain the stability of the Austrian 
financial market as well as the protection of the macroeconomy against a considerable disruption.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislat ion under 
which it is granted ) 
Legal framework for the Austrian bank support measures is the Financial Market Stability Act 
("FinStaG").  
In July 2016, the maximum amount for financial sector state aid has been raised from 22  billion  EUR 
to 23.5 billion EUR .  
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
The following form of subsidies were in place in the period 2015 -2016:  
Guarantees provided for bank liabilities and assets, supply of funds, acquisition of shares, 
shareholder contributio ns, and the financing of the acquisition of debt instruments guaranteed by 
the Province of  Carinthia (to be due in 2017).  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined ) 
Subsidies are granted to credit institutions within the meaning of Section 1 Paragraph 1 of the 
Austrian Banking Act and to asset management vehicles within the meaning of the Federal Act on 
the Recovery and Resolution of Banks ("BaSAG"). All measures are negotiated with the beneficiaries 
on an individual basis and depend on their current business situation, former subsidies and supports 
by their shareholders.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases wher e this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered  by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
The following capital increases, related measures and guarantees according to the Financial Market 
Stability Act have been granted by the Austrian Minister of Finance in 2015 and in 2016:  
Financial Institution  Measure  Capital in € million  
HETA Asset Reso lution  Guarantee on the sale of HGAA (SEE -
subsidiaries of HETA) in July 2015  1,700 
HETA Asset Resolution  tender agent and offer agent cost for the 
purchase of state guaranteed debt 
instruments of HETA in 2016  7.1 G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.1  
 
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  Financial Institution  Measure  Capital in € million  
KA Finanz AG  Guarantee for the launch of a senior bank 
bond by KA Finanz in August 2015  1,000 
KA Finanz AG  Expanding the guarantee for the 
commercial paper programme in 
September  2015 from 3 billion EUR to 3.5 
billion EUR  500 
Total amount:   3,207.1  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Apart from guarantees, which usually have a time limit, there is no duration  on the above listed 
subsidies.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsid y. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, import s and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s ): 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
 (b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the subsidy.  
 Since only banks, insurance companies and asset management vehicles are beneficiaries of 
the subsidies, no negative effects on trade are expected to occur.  
77 EC N 661/2009 - INDE MNITY SCHEME  FOR FEDERAL MUSEUMS  IN AUSTRIA  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
EC N 661/2009 - Indemnity Scheme  for Federal Museums in Austria.  
2. Period covered by the notification. The pe riod to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2015. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The beneficiari es of the aid measure, eight Austrian federal museums situated in Vienna, carry out 
tasks in the interest of the Austrian state, aimed at promoting and making accessible to the public 
national but also European and worldwide cultural heritage. The scheme p rovides sup port to those 
museums in organiz ing exhibitions of works that are usually scattered all over the world, both in 
museums and private collections. It is a national system of public guarantees for those federal 
museums; with this measure the Austri an authorities partly assume liability for damages to objects 
which those museums borrow from third parties for temporary exhibitions.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
The guarantees are issued by the Federal Minister of Finance. National legal act: Federal Finance Act 
2015 Art. X (1) Z 5.  G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.1  
 
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  5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
Public guarantees for damages to objects which national museums bor row from third parties for 
temporary exhibitions.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined ) 
The subsidy is provided to Austrian federal museums; the borrower (the museum) must submit its 
request for state indemnity to the Federal Ministry of Finance. The guarantees are issued by the 
Federal Minister of Finance.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases w here this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered  by the 
notificati on, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
2015: number of exhibitions: 19; total amount of guarantees: EUR 1,704,246,285.02  
As the volume of the cases varied largely, the calculation of the average subsidy per unit is not 
informative.  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
1 January 2015 -31 December 2015.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable  that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s ): 
The measure promotes culture and preserves national cultural heritage without adversely  affecting 
international trade.  
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
 n.a. 
 (b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change  
in the subsidy.  
 n.a. 
78 SUBSIDIES FOR THE CO NSTRUCTION OF CONNEC TING RAILWAY LINES;  
INFRASTRUCTURE FOR R AILWAY HAULAGE; (BKA V05; NN 101/95; N 515/95)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
Subsidies for the Construction of Connecting Railway Lines; Infrastructure for Railway Haulage;  NN 
101/95; N  515/95 . G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.1  
 
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  2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
Recent period (unrestricted);  calendar year; date of app roval by the Commission 15  July 1996 
(permission of GD VII; SG (96) D/6300) . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Infrastructure of rail haulage . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Based on Guidelines of the Regional Government of Vorarlberg . 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
Subsidy . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined ) 
Private companies.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is  not possible, a full explanation  
  2015: € 0 
 2016: € 0 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable  that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s ): 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
 (b) for a previous representative year, which, wh ere possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the subsidy.  
79 SUBSIDIES FOR INTENS IFIED ENERGETIC USE OF BIOMASS  [SA 32086 (2010/X) ] 
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if  relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
Guidelines for the Granting of non -repayable Cash Grants in Favour of the enhanced Use of Biomass 
for energetic Purposes through Biomass Local Heating Projects [SA 32086 (2010/X) ]. G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.1  
 
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  2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
1 July 2010 until 31  December 2013. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Reduction of ca rbon dioxide -emissions . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Based on Guidelines of the Regional Government of Vorarlberg . 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
Subsidy . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined ) 
Municipality; cooperative house building society; agriculture cooperation; others who built and run 
biomass district heating systems . 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount  
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full expl anation  
2015: € 1,748, 470.00 .- 
2016: €    242,595.00 .- 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable  that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s ): 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
 (b) for a previous representative year, which, wh ere possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the subsidy.  
80 SUBSIDIES FOR ENERGY  SAVING MEASURES AND  RENEWABLE ENERGY FO R SME' s; 
SA.45233 (2016/X)  
1. Title of the subsi dy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
Subsidies for Energy Saving Measures and Renewable Energy for SME's ; SA.45233 (2016/X).  G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.1  
 
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  2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
Recent period is from 1 January 2016 to 31  December 2017. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Supporting SME's in Vorarlberg to ensure energy saving measures . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Based on Guidelines of the Regional Government of Vorarlberg . 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
Subsidy . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined ) 
SME's . 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy informatio n (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
 2015: € 0 
 2016: € 39,642.00  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desira ble that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s ): 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
 (b) for a previous representative year, which,  where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the subsidy.  
81 GRANTS FOR RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT  (ESA 93 -297)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
Grants for Research & Development  in Vorarlberg (ESA 93 -297).  
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In  the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
Recent period (unrestricted); calendar year; date of app roval by the Commission 2 March 1994. G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.1  
 
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  3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
To create new products and processes.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Based on Guidelines of the Regional Government of Vorarlberg . 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
Grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined ) 
Access is possible for any enterprise of the manufactur ing or service sector . 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
2015 contributions: €  0.580 million  / loans: €  0.752 million  
2016 contributions: €  0.704 million  / loans: €  0.814 million  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s ): 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
 (b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the subs idy. 
82 SUBSIDIES FOR RESEAR CH & DEVELOPMENT ; SA.41610 (2015/X)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
Subsidies for Research & Development  in Vorarlberg ; SA.41610 (2015/X).  
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
Recent period: 1  April 2015 until 31  December 2020. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
To create new products and processes . G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.1  
 
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  4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Based on Guidelines of the Regional Government  of Vorarlberg . 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
Subsidy . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined ) 
SME's . 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of  per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
2015:  € 72,489.36  
2016:   € 63,637.17  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant a nd/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s ): 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
 (b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the subsidy.  
83 SUPPORTING LOCAL SUP PLY AND ECONOMIC COM MUNITIES; SA.39433 ( 2014/X)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
Supporting Local Supply and Economic Communities ; SA.39433 (2014/X).  
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
Recent period is from 1  July 2014 to 31  December 2020. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Supporting local supply and economic communities to e nsure the sustenance in villages.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
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  5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
Subsidy . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if  the latter, how 
determined ) 
SME's (local supply and economic communities) . 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the  year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
 2015:  € 1.334 mio  
 2016:  € 0.370 mio  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirabl e that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s ): 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
 (b) for a previous representative year, which, w here possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the subsidy.  
84 PROGRAMME FOR TOURIS M DEVELO PMENT IN VORARLBERG 2014 -2020  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, o r brief description or identification of the subsidy  
Programme  for Tourism  Develo pment in Vorarlberg 2014 -2020; SA.39432 (2014/X)  
 
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
Recent period is from 1  July 20 14 to 31  December 2020. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Supporting SME's in the tourism sector in Vorarlberg to ensure their compet itiveness and to save 
workplaces.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Based on Guidelines of the Regional Government of Vorarlberg . 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
Subsidy . G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.1  
 
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  6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined ) 
SME's in the tourism sector . 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
2015: € 0.979 mio  
2016: € 1.297 mio  
 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including d ate of 
inception/commencement  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or deter minable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s ): 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
 (b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the subsidy.  
85 PROGRAMME FOR BUSINE SS DEVELOPMENT IN VO RARLBERG 2014 -2020  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
Programme for Business Development in Vora rlberg 2014 -2020; SA.38520 (2014/X)  
 
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
Recent period is from 1  July 20 14 to 31  December 2020. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Supporting SME's in Vorarlberg to ensure their compet itiveness and to save workplaces.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Based on Guidelines of the Regional Government of Vorarlbe rg 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
Subsidy . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined ) 
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  7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
2015: € 2.468 million  
 2016: € 3.114 million  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or dete rminable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s ): 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
 (b) for a previ ous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the subsidy.  
86 SUBSIDY TO " VIENNA WORK INTEG RATION  BUSINESS AND  QUALIFICATION 
COMPANY LTD ." TO FINANCE  PARTIALLY THE CONSTRUCTION OF A PR ODUCTION 
BUILDING AND THE CON TRIBUTIONS TO BASIC - AND BUILDING -COSTS FOR RENTAL 
SPACE IN VIENNA'S UR BAN LAKESIDE NAMED A SPERN. EXEMPTION NOT ICE PURSUANT 
TO ART. 42 GENERAL B LOCK EXEMPTION REGUL ATION (N o 800/2 008) TO THE EUROPEAN  
COMMISSION UNDER  THE NUMBER SA.36382  (2013/10)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
Subsidy to "Wien Work Integrative Betriebe und AusbildungsgmbH" to partially finance the 
construction of a production building and the contributions to basic - and building -costs for rental 
space in Vienna's urban lakeside named Aspern. Exemption notice pur suant to Art. 42 General Block 
Exemption Regulation (No 800/2008) to the European Commission under the number SA.36382 
(2013/10).  
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed cal endar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2015 and 2016 . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The purpose of the subsidy was to enable the merging of various locations at the new l ocation in the 
urban development area Aspern/Vienna.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
The subsidy was approved by the decision of the Vienna City Council from 1 March 2013 under the 
number Pr.Z. 00448 -2013/0001 -GFW.  
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
Grant (cash allowence).  G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.1  
 
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  6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether  a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined ) 
"Vienna  Work Integration and Business Qualification Company Ltd. "; the subsidy was granted in the 
amount of up  to EUR 5, 000,000.00 against settlement in relation to the  total projected  costs of 
EUR 8,830,000.0 0. 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered  by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
From this subsidy were paid in 2015 EUR 1,951,014.38 and 2016 EUR 89,876. 54.  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
From 2013 to 2016.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statis tics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s ): 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
 (b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last maj or 
change in the subsidy.  
 None (through the consolidation of the locations are no impacts on trade etc. expected).  
87 SMALL WATER POWER PL ANT - WEIR 1; SA.46978  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the sub sidy 
Small Water Power Plant - Weir 1; SA.46978.  
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal ye ar should be specified  
2015,  2016.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Investment aid for the promotion of energy from renewable energy sources.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Pursuant to Art. 41 General Block Exemption Regulation No. 651/2014 an exemption notice was sent 
to the European Commission and the grant was registered SA.46978 on 7 December 2016.  
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax conce ssion, etc. ) 
Investment grant.  G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.1  
 
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  6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined ) 
The subsidy was granted to "Vienna Energy " for the investment in a small -sized water -power station.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered  by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
The su bsidy amounts to EUR 337,880.54 .- 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any  other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
From 2016 until 2018 (e xpected, depending on progress).  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such stat istics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s ): 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
 (b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last ma jor 
change in the subsidy.  
The subsidy has only insignificant effects on trade because of the small size of this water -
power station.  
88 VIENNA FILM FUND  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
Vienna Film Fund  
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2015; 201 6. 
3. Policy objective  and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Culture/ Film. 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Vienna regional law governing foundations and funds (only German text available) : 
http://www.wien.gv.at/recht/landesrecht -wien/rechtsvorschriften/html/i1400000.htm  
Overview of the  Vienna Film Fund (in English):  
http://www.filmfonds -wien.at/en/funding/overview  
Funding Guidelines (only German text available):  
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  5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
 
Grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined ) 
Film producers, distributors and filmmakers. The grant/subsidy is determined either by a jury or a 
cultural test. The amount is fluctuating determined by the overall costs of the project.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the y ear covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
Annual amount decided by t he Vienna City Council 2015: € 11.5 million . 
Annual amount decided by the Vienna Ci ty Council 2016: € 10.85 million . 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Until expiry of GBER II in 2020 . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such st atistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s ): 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
 (b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the subsidy.  
 Due to its marginal scope, the annual amount of funding does not disturb competition and 
trade between member states.  
89 TYROLEAN ECONOMIC PR OMOTION PROGRAM ME – IMPULSE PACKAGE ; SA.39453  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
Tyrolean Economic Promotion Program me – Impulse Package . 
Case Number : SA.39453 (2014/X)  
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2015; 2016.  
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  3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The Tyrolean Regional Government supports the financing of projects to stimulate regional economy, 
sustainable growth and secure employment in Tyrol by providing grants. Aid is granted for  business 
relocations or business expansions, product innova tions or process innovations.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Subsidy program was approved by the Tyrolean Regional Government and is administrated by the 
economic departme nt of the Tyrolean regional administration.  
The European Commission has registered this promotion program on 3 September 2014 based on 
the General Block Exemption Regulation.  
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
This subsidy is granted in form of grant.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined ) 
Beneficiaries are SMEs and large ent erprises in regions eligible for regional aid. Subsidy is provided 
to producers and in some special cases other companies (tourism industry, telecommunications and 
broadcasting companies) through an application mechanism with a predetermined amount per 
project. 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information  (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
Subsidy per unit / per project is limited to a 20% maximum of the eligible costs for small enterprises 
and a 10% maximum of the eligible costs for medium sized enterprises. In regions eligible for 
regional aid subsidy per unit / per project is limited to a 30% maximum of the eligible costs for small 
enterprises, a 20% maximum of the eligible costs for medium sized enterprises and a 10% maximum 
of the eligible costs for large enterprises.  
The subsidy consists of an invest ment grant from 5% to 7. 5% of the e ligible costs or from 10% to 
12.5% of the eligible costs in regions eligible for regional aid and additionally of an employment 
grant, environmen tal grant and/or a grant for gender -sensitive measures.  
The eligible costs m ust be at least €  0.5 million and are limited to €  30 million.  
In 2015 an amount of €  4.334 million was granted for 27 projects.  
In 2016 an amount of €  4.706 million was granted for 18 projects.  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Period of validity of the subsidy is from 1 July 2014 to 31 December 2020 . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the  trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of pro duction, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s ): 
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   (b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the lates t year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the subsidy.  
 No statistical data available.  
90 TYROLEAN INFRASTRUCT URE PROMOTION PROGRA MME – INFRASTRUCTURA L 
IMPROVEMENTS IN  SMALL AND SMALLEST SKIING AREAS; SA.39454  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
Tyrolean Infrastructure Promotion Programme – Infrastructural Improvements in small and smallest 
Skiing Areas. 
Case Number : SA.39454 (2014/X) . 
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2015; 2016 . 
The promotion program me was registered from 1 July 2014 to 30 June 2021.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Tyrolean Regional Government supports the improvements of small and smallest skiing areas, in the 
context of communal and regional progress. Furthermore the program should improve the access of 
youth to the ski sport in general and should strengthen the school and club sports.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Subsidy program was  approved by the Tyrolean Regional Government and is administrated by the 
economic department of the Tyrolean regional administration.  
The European Commission has registered this promotion program on 4 September 2014 (SA.39454 
2014/X) based on the General Block Exemption Regulation.  
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
This subsidy is granted in form of grant.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined ) 
Subsidy is provided to communities, associations of communities, tourism associations, associations 
and SMEs through an application mechanism with a predetermined amount per pro ject. 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information  (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
Subsidy per unit / per project is limited to a 20% maximum of the eligible costs for small enterprises 
and 10% maximum of the eligible costs for  medium -sized enterprises.  
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  In 2015 no subsidies were granted.  
In 2016 no subsidies were granted.  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, in cluding date of 
inception/commencement  
Period of validity of the subsidy is from 1 July 2014 to 30 June 2021.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production,  consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s ): 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
 (b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the subsidy.  
 No statistical data available.  
91 REGIONAL  ECONOMIC  PROGRAM  FOR PLANNING ASSOCIATION  9 "UPPER AND 
SUPERIOR COURT ", SPECIAL  PROMOTION  PROGRAM ME 2015  - 2024 ; SA.40308  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identificati on of the subsidy  
Regional  Economic  Program  for Planning Association  9 "Upper und Superior Court ", Special  
Promotion  Program me 2015-2024. 
Case Number : SA.40308 (2014/X) . 
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2015; 2016.  
The promotion program was registered from 1 January 20 15 to 31 December 20 20. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The Tyrolean Regional Government supports the economic development of the region "Oberes und 
Oberstes Gericht" eligible for regional state aid. The promotion program should stimulate sustainable 
regional development by promoti ng tourism, competitiveness of enterprises, projects to increase 
innovation, environmental projects and projects in order to counteract predicted population decline.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation u nder 
which it is granted ) 
Subsidy program was approved by the Tyrolean Regional Government and is administrated by the 
economic department of the Tyrolean regional administration.  
The European Commission has registered this promotion program on 18 December  2014 (SA.40308 
2014/X) based on the General Block Exemption Regulation.  
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
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  6. To whom and how the subsidy is provid ed (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined ) 
Depending on the measure, beneficiaries are individuals, companies, cooperatives, associations and 
communities. Subsidy is provided through an application mechanism with a predetermined amount 
per project.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the  year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
The annual amount budgeted for this promotion program is about €  1 million. The subsidy per unit  / 
per project depends on the measure and beneficiary. St ate aid is limited to a 10% to 20% maximum 
of the eligible costs.  
In 2015 an amount of € 0.450 million  was granted for 2 projects.  
In 2016 an amount of € 0.208 million  was granted for 1 project.  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Period of validity of the subsidy is from 1 January 20 15 to 31 December 20 24. 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such s tatistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s)  
or sector(s ): 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
 (b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last  major 
change in the subsidy.  
 No statistical data available.  
92 PROMOTION GUIDELINE  FOR REGIONAL DEVELOPMEN T TYROL  2014 -2020; 
SA.43212  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
Promotion Guideline  for Regional Development Tyrol 2014 -2020 
Case Number : SA.43212 (2015/X) . 
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end  dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2015; 2016.  
The promotion program was registered from 1 July 20 15 to 31 December 20 20. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The purpose of this subsidy is to support projects that contribute to the further development of Tyrol 
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  should strengthen economic, social and territorial cohe sion. Therefore, projects with particular 
regional significance are to be promoted, with which the regional strengths and potentials in the 
various parts of the country can be used as best as possible.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including  identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Subsidy program was approved by the Tyrolean regional government and is administrated by the 
department for regional development and development strategies of the Tyrolean regional 
administratio n. 
The European Commission has regis tered this promotion program on 29 September 2015 (SA.43212 
2015/X) based on the General Block Exemption Regulation.  
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
This subsidy is granted in form of dir ect grant or interest rate subsidies.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined ) 
Depending on the measure , beneficiaries are individuals, companies and cooperations. Subsidy is 
provided through an application mechanism with a predetermined amount per project.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
The annual amount budgeted for this promotion program is about €  1.5 million per year. The subsidy 
per unit / per project depends on the measure, project and beneficiary. State aid can reach up to 
100% maximum of the eligible costs.  
In 2015 no subsidies were granted.  
In 2016 no subsidies were granted.  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Period of validity of the subsidy is from 1 January 20 15 to 31 December 20 20. 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable th at such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s ): 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
 (b) for a previous representative year, which, where  possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the subsidy.  
 No statistical data available.  G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.1  
 
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  93 TYROLEAN SPECIAL PRO MOTION PROGRAM LECH  VALLEY - REUTTE ; SA.43280  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
Tyrolean Special Promotion Program me Lech Valley - Reutte  
Case Number : SA.43280 (2015/X) . 
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2015; 2016.  
The promotion program was registered from 2 July 2015 to 30 June 2021.  
3. Policy obje ctive and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The Tyrolean Regional Government supports the economic development of the (nature park) region 
Lechtal -Reutte. The promotion program should stimulate sustainable regional development by 
promoting tourism, competitiveness  of enterprises, projects to increase innovation, environmental 
projects and projects in order to counteract predicted population decline.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Subsidy program was approved by the Tyrolean regional government and is administrated by the 
economic department of the Tyrolean regional administration.  
The European Commission has registered this promotion program on 9 October 2015 (SA.43280 
2015/X) based  on the General Block Exemption Regulation.  
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
This subsidy is granted in form of direct grants, interest rate subsidies, loans and repayable 
advances.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined ) 
Depending on the measure, beneficiaries are individuals, companies, cooperatives, associations and 
commu nities. Subsidy is provided through an application mechanism with a predetermined amount 
per project.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the  average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
The annual amount budgeted for this promotion pr ogram is about €  0.7 million. The subsidy per unit 
/ per project depends on the measure and beneficiary. State aid is limited to a 10% to 70% 
maximum of the eligible costs.  
In 2015 an amount of €  0.166 mi llion was granted for 1 project . 
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  8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Period of validity of the subsidy is from 2 July 20 15 to 30 June 20 21. 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s ): 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
 (b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the la test year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the subsidy.  
 No statistical data available.  
94 PROMOTION GUIDELINE "INFRASTRUCTURE PROMO TION OF THE STATE OF TYROL 
– LOCAL HEATING PLAN T"; SA.43281  (2015/X)  
1. Title of  the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
Promotion Guideline "Infrastructure Promotion of the State of Tyrol – Local Heating Plant". 
Case Number : SA.43281 (2015/X) . 
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2015; 2016.  
Subsidy program was registered from 1 July 2014 to 30  June 2021.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Tyrolean Regional Government supports the use of renewable energy by promoting construction or 
renovation of biomass local heating systems . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including  identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Subsidy program was approved by the Tyrolean regional government and is administrated by the 
economic department of the Tyrolean regional administration.  
The European Commission has registered t his promotion program on 9 October 20 15 (2015/X) based 
on the General Block Exemption Regulation.  
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
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  6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined ) 
Beneficiaries are all companies , other entrepreneurial organizations as well as associations and  
confessional organizations. Subsidy is provided through an application mechanism with a 
predetermined amount per project.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for th at subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
Subsidy per unit / per project is granted to the extent of 30% of the eligible costs.  
In 2015 an amount of €  0.212 million was granted for 4 projects.  
 In 2016 an amount of €  0.054 million was granted for 2 projects.  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other tim e limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Period of validity of the subsidy is from 1 July 2014 to 30 June 2021.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such  statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product( s) 
or sector(s ): 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
 (b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the subsidy.  
 No statistical data available.  
95 PROMOTION GUIDELINE "TYROLEAN PROMOTION O F PERSONNEL 
ACCOMMODATION" ; SA.43282  (2015/X)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
Promotion Guideline  "Tyrolean Promotion of Personnel Accommodation" . 
Case Number : SA.43282 (2015/X) . 
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the la tter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2015; 2016.  
Subsidy program was registered from 1 July 20 14 to 30 September 20 17. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The purpose of the subsidy is to ensure that high-quality accommodation for the staff  is created by 
the tourism industry in order to ensure the positive development of tourism in Tyrol and to improve 
international competitiveness.  G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.1  
 
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  4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Subsidy program me was approved by the Tyrolean regional government and is administrated by the 
economic department of the Tyrolean regional administration.  
The European Commission has registered this promotion program on 9 October 20 15 (2015/X) based 
on the General Block Exemption Regulation.  
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
This subsidy is granted in form of direct grants or interest rate subsidies.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy  is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined ) 
Beneficiaries are SME. Subsidy is provided through an application mechanism with a predetermined 
amount per project.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
Subsidy per unit / per project is granted to the extent of 10% of the eligible costs for medium sized 
enterprises and 20% of the eligible costs for small sized enterprises.  
The eligible costs must be at least €  0.020 million and are limited to €  3 million.  
In 2015 no subsidies were granted.  
In 2016 no subsidies were granted.  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other  time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Period of validity of the subsidy is from 1 July 20 14 to 30 September 20 17. 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scop e of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized  product(s) 
or sector(s ): 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
 (b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or precedi ng the last major 
change in the subsidy.  
 No statistical data available.  
96 PROMOTION GUIDELINE "TYROLEAN ECONOMIC D EVELOPMENT PROGRAM ME - 
PROMOTION OF ENERGY SAVING MEASURES AND RENEWABLE ENERGY SOU RCES"; 
SA.44096  (2016 /X) 
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
Promotion Guide line "Tyrolean Economic Development Program me - Promotion of Energy Saving 
Measures and Renewable Energy Sources" . G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.1  
 
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  Case Number : SA.44096 (2016/X) . 
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2015; 2016.  
Subsidy program me was registered from 1 January 2016 to 30 June 2021.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The purpose of the subsidy is to support projects that save energy or use renewable energy sources 
for commercial enterprises in Tyrol. This is to make a significant contribu tion to the reduction of 
exposure to air pollutants and climate -relevant gases as well as to the saving of fossil fuels. It also 
takes account of the Kyoto targets.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Subsidy program was approved by the Tyrolean regional government and is administrated by the 
economic department of the Tyrolean regional administration. This promotion of the State of Tyrol 
is an additional subsidy to the enviro nmental promotion of the federal government.  
The European Commission has registered this promotion program on 8 January 2016 (2016/X) based 
on the General Block Exemption Regulation.  
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
This sub sidy is granted in form of direct grants or interest rate subsidies.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
deter mined ) 
Beneficiaries are SME. Subsidy is provided through an application mechanism with a predetermined 
amount per project.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indica ting, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
This promotion of the Stat e of Tyrol is an additional subsidy to environmental promotion of the 
federal government. Subsidy per unit / per project is granted to the extent of 30% of the federal 
funding.  
In 2015 no subsidies were granted.  
 In 2016 an amount of €  0.328 million was gr anted for 45 projects.  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Period of validity of the subsidy is from 1 January 20 16 to 30 June 20 21. G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.1  
 
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  9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable  that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s ): 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
 (b) for a previous representative year, which, wh ere possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the subsidy.  
 No statistical data available.  
97 INDIVIDUAL AID  TO CABLE CARS SILVRETTA GALTÜR COMPANY & CO. LTD. ; 
SA.45992  (2016 /X) 
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
Individual Aid to Cable Cars Silvretta Galtür  Company & Co. Ltd.  
Case Number : SA.45992 (2016/X) . 
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2015; 2016.  
The ad hoc case was registered from 12 July 2016.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The purpose of the individual aid is to promote improvements in the skiing area Silvretta -Galtür  
through investment , for example for snow machines, ski trails or ski lifts.  
4. Background and authority for the subs idy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
The individual aid was approved by the Tyrolean regional government and is administrated by the 
economic department of the Tyrolean regional administration.  
The European Commission  has registered this promotion program on 15 July 2016 (2016/X) based 
on the General Block Exemption Regulation.  
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
This subsidy is granted in form of direct grant or interest rate subsidy.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined)  
The individual aid was granted to the beneficiary Cable Cars  Silvretta Galtür  Company & Co. Ltd.  
The beneficiaries is a SME. Subsidy was provided through an application mechanism with a 
predetermined amount.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted f or that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.1  
 
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  year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
In 2016 an individual aid of €  1 million was granted.  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
The project period starts on 10 May 2016 and shall end on 31 December 20 16. 
9. Statistical d ata permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such in formation 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s ): 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
 (b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the subsidy.  
 No statistical data available.  
98 TYROLEAN SPECIAL PRO MOTION PROGRAM FOR THE REGION NATUR A 2000 ISEL; 
SA.45993  (2016 /X) 
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
Tyrolean Special Promotion Program for the Region Natura 2000 Isel . 
Case Number : SA.45993 (2016/X) . 
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be c overed by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2015; 2016.  
The promotion program was registered from 1 July 20 16 to 31 December 20 20. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The purpose of the subsidy is to support the economic development of the (nature park) region 
Natura 2000 Isel. The promotion program should stimulate sustainable regional development by 
promoting touri sm, competitiveness of enterprises, projects to increase innovation and projects in 
order to counteract predicted population decline.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Subsid y program was approved by the Tyrolean regional government and is administrated by the 
economic department of the Tyrolean regional administration.  
The European Commission has registered this promotion program on 15 July 20 16 (SA.45993 
2016/X) based on the  General Block Exemption Regulation.  G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.1  
 
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  5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
This subsidy is granted in form of direct grants, interest rate subsidies, loans and repayable 
advances.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined ) 
Depending on the measure, beneficiaries are individuals, companies, cooperatives, associations and 
communities. Subsidy is provided through an application mechanism with a predetermined amount 
per project.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted  for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
The annual amount budgeted for this promotion program is about €  1 million. The subsidy per unit  / 
per project depends on the measure and beneficiary. State aid is limited to a 10% maximum of the 
eligible costs for large enterprises, to a 20% maximum of the  eligible costs for medium sized 
enterprises and to a 30% maximum of the eligible costs for small enterprises.  
In 2015 no subsidies were granted.  
In 2016 no subsidies were granted.  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, inc luding date of 
inception/commencement  
Period of validity of the subsidy is from 1 July 20 16 to 31 December 20 20. 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable  that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s ): 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
 (b) for a previous representative year, which, wh ere possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the subsidy.  
 No statistical data available.  
99 INDIVIDUAL AID, LEISURE CENTRE ACHENSEE  COMPANY LTD. , CONSTRUCTION OF 
BATHIN G AND LEISURE FACILI TIES; SA.47098  (2016 /X) 
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
Individual  Aid in Favour of the Leisure Centre Achensee  Company Ltd. for the C onstruction of bathing 
and leisu re Facilities  
Case Number : SA.47098 (2016/X)  
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2015; 2016.  G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.1  
 
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  The ad hoc case was registered from 20 December 2016.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The purpose of the individual aid is the promotion of the construction of bathing and leisure facilities.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
The individual aid was approved by the Tyrolean regional government and is administrated by the 
economic department of the Tyrolean regional administratio n. 
The European Commission has registered this promotion program on 20 December 2016 (SA.47098 
2016/X) based on the General Block Exemption Regulation.  
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
This subsidy is granted in form of dire ct grant or interest rate subsidy.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined ) 
The individual aid was gran ted to the beneficiary Leisure Centre Achensee  Company Ltd . The subsidy 
was provided through an application mechanism with a predetermined amount.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted f or that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
In 2016 an individual aid of € 0.826 million was granted.  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
The project period starts on 24 June 2016 and shall end on 31 August 2018.  
9. Statist ical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that s uch information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s ): 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
 (b) for a previous representative year, which, where pos sible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the subsidy.  
 No statistical data available.  
100  INDIVIDUAL AID TOP -CITY-KUFSTEIN  COMPANY LTD ., RENOVATION AND 
EXPANSION PROJECT OF  FORTRESS KUFSTEIN ; SA.47099  (2016 /X) 
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
Individual Aid in Favour of the TOP-CITY-KUFSTEIN  Company Ltd. for the R enovation and Expansion 
Project  of the Fortress  in Kufstein . G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.1  
 
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  Case Number : SA.47099 (2016/X) . 
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fisca l year should be specified  
2015;  2016.  
The ad hoc case was registered from 13 December 2016.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The purpose of the individual aid is the promotion of the renovation and expansion of fortress 
Kufstein . 
4. Backg round and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
The individual aid was approved by the Tyrolean regional government and is administrated by the 
culture department of the Tyrolean regional administ ration.  
The European Commission has registered this promotion program on 20 December 2016 (SA.47098 
2016/X) based on the General Block Exemption Regulation.  
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
This subsidy is granted in form of  direct grant or interest rate subsidy.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined ) 
The individual aid was  granted to the beneficiary TOP -CITY-KUFSTEIN  Company Ltd. The  subsidy 
was provided through an application mechanism with a predetermined amount.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted fo r that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
In 2015 no aid was granted.  
In 2016 an individual aid of € 1 million was granted.  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
The project period starts in May 2014 and shall end in August 2017.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s ): 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
 (b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the subsidy.  G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.1  
 
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   No statistical data available.  
101  TYROLEAN GUIDELINE F OR THE PROMOTION OF CULTURE – CULTURAL 
INITIATI VES; SA.47219  (2016 /X) 
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
Tyrolean Guideline for the Promotion of Culture – Cultural Initiatives) . 
Case Number : SA.47219 (2016/X) . 
2. Period covered by the n otification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2015; 2016.  
The promotion program was registered fro m 13 December 2016 to 30 June 20 21. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The purpose of the subsidy is to promote activities, which are suitable to contribute to the 
achievements of the objectives of § 1 of the Tyrolean Culture Promotion Act 2010, such as 
development of contemporary artistic and cultural expressions, promotion of interdisciplinary and 
innovative cultural work or the promotion of young artistic talents.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Subsidy program was approved by the Tyrolean R egional Government and is administrated by the 
culture department of the Tyrolean regional administration.  
The European Commission has registered this promotion program on 2 January 2017 based on the 
General Block Exemption Regulation.  
5. Form of the subsi dy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
This subsidy is granted in form of direct grant or interest rate subsidy . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or flu ctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined)  
Beneficiaries are individuals and companies, who/which are active in the area of cultural initiatives. 
The subsidy is provided through an application mechanism with a predetermined amount per project.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy informat ion (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
The annual amount budgeted for this  promotion program is about €  0.5 million.  
Subsidy per unit / per project is limited to a 50% maximum of t he eligible costs  
In 2015 no subsidies were granted.  
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  8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Period of validity of the subsidy is from 13 December 2016 to 30 June 20 21. 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or dete rminable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s ): 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
 (b) for a previ ous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the subsidy.  
 No statistical data available.  
102  TYROLEAN GUIDELINE F OR THE PROMOTION OF CULTURE – PERFORMING A RTS; 
SA.47220  (2016 /X) 
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
Tyrolean Guideline for the Promotion of Culture – Performing Arts 
Case Number : SA.47220 (2016/X) . 
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2015; 2016.  
The promotion program wa s registered from 13 December 2016 to 30 June 20 21. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The purpose of the subsidy is to promote activities, which are suitable to contribute to the 
achievements of the objectives of § 1 of the Tyrolean Culture  Promotion Act 2010, such as 
development of new forms of artistic expression, ensuring the best possible coverage or the 
promotion of young artistic talents.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Subsidy program was approved by the Tyrolean Regional Government and is administrated by the 
culture department of the Tyrolean regional administration.  
The European Commission has registered this promotion program on 2 January 2017 based  on the 
General Block Exemption Regulation.  
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
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  6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined ) 
Beneficiaries are individuals and companies, who/which are active  in the area of performing arts. 
The subsidy is provided through an application mechanism with a predetermined amount per project.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
The annual amount b udgeted for this  promotion program is about €  0.5 million.  
Subsidy per unit / per project is limited to a 30% maximum of the eligible costs  
In 2015 no subsidies were granted.  
In 2016 no subsidies were granted.  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Period of validity of the subsidy is from 13 December 2016 to 30 June 20 21. 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope  of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s ): 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
 (b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or precedin g the last major 
change in the subsidy.  
 No statistical data available.  
103  AUSTRIAN PROGRAMME F OR THE RURAL DEVELOP MENT 20 07-2013, MEASURES  311 
AND 313 (X 645/2009)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or identification of the subsidy  
Austrian Programme for the Rural Development 20 07 - 2013, Measures 311 and 313 (X 645/2009)  
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the st art and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
Notification: 22  July 20 09; duration: 15  July 20 09 to 31  December 2013 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Support of small and medium enterprises;  
Objectives:  SME investment and employ ment aid (Art.15)  
Environmental aid for the promotion of energy from  renewable energy sources (Art.  23) 
Aid for consultancy in favour of SMEs (Art. 26)  
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  4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
BMLFUW,  Special Directive of the Federal Minister of Agriculture and Forestry, Environment and 
Water Management for the implementation of measures in the framework of the Austrian Programme 
for the Rural Development 2007 -2013, measures 311 and 313 . 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
Direct grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined ) 
Small and medium enterprises . 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
2014:  
Total expenditure (in Million EUR): 1.086  
2015: 
Total expenditure (in Million EUR): 0.247  
No payments  have been made in 2016. The State Aid has expired.  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Duration: 15  July 20 09 to 31  December 2013, residual payments in 2014 and 2015 only.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible,  relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s ): 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
 (b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the subsidy.  
 No international trade effects. Measures related to maintaining regional supply.  
104  SPECIAL DIRECTIVE OF  THE FEDERAL MINISTE R OF AGRICULTURE AND  FORESTRY, 
ENVIRONMENT AND WATE R MANAGEMENT FOR THE  SUBSIDY OF THE AGRI CULTURAL 
SECTOR OF NATIONAL F UNDS: MEASURE PROCES SING, MARKETING AND OPENING OF 
MARKE TS (X 965/2009)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or identification of the subsidy  
Special Directive of the Federal Minister of Agriculture and Forestry, Environment and Water 
Management for the subsidy of the agricultural sector of national funds: measure processing, 
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  2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and e nd dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
Notification: 23  December 2009; duration: from 1 February 2010 to 31  December 2013. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Support of small and medium enterprises;  
Objectives:  SME investment and em ployment aid (Art.15)  
Environmental aid for the promotion of energy from  renewable energy sources (Art.  23) 
Aid for consultancy in favour of SMEs (Art. 26)  
Aid for SME participation in fairs (Art. 27)  
Economic sector(s) concerned: Crop and animal productio n, huntin g and related service activities.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Agriculture Act  1992,  Federal State Gazette n o. 1992/375 . 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
Direct grant; interest subsidy . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined ) 
Small and medium enterprises (SME) . 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
2014:  
Total expenditure (in Million EUR): 0  
2015:  
Total expenditure (in Million E UR): 0  
2016:  
Total expenditure (in Million EUR): 0  
No payments  have been made any longer . The State Aid is expired.  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
From 1 February 20 10 to 31  December 2013. 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable  that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s ): 
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   (b) for a previous representative year, which, wh ere possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the subsidy.  
 No effects.  
105  DIVERSIFICATION OF A GRICULTURAL HOLDINGS  BY ENERGY FROM RENE WABLE 
SOURCES WITHIN THE F RAMEWORK OF THE AUSTRIAN RD P ROGRAMME 2014 -2020 
(SA.40990)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or identification of the subsidy  
Diversification of Agricultural Holdings by Energy from Renewable Sources within the Framework of 
the Austrian R ural Developm ent Programme 2014  - 2020 (SA.40990) . 
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should b e specified  
Notification: 18  February 20 15; duration: from 20  February 20 15 to 31  December 2020. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Support of small and medium enterprises;  
Objectives: Investment aid for the promotion of energy from renewable sources (Art. 41) . 
Sector concerned: Agriculture, forestry and fishing . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Special Directive of the Federal Minister of Agriculture a nd Forestry, Environment and Water 
Management for the  Implementation of Project Measures under the Austrian Rur al Development 
Programme 2014 –2020 "RD  Project Subsidies"  
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
Direct grant/ Interest rate subsidy . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined ) 
Small and medium enterprises (SME) . 
7. Subsidy p er unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year cov ered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
2014:  
Total expenditure (in Million EUR): 0  
2015:  
Total expenditure (in Million EUR): 0  
2016:  
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  8. Duration of the subsidy  and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
From 20  February 20 15 to 31  December 2020. 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable  that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s ): 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
 (b) for a previous representative year, which, wh ere possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the subsidy.  
 Programme started in 2016. No effects so far.  
106  AID FOR CULTURE AND THE HERITAGE CONSERV ATION, ESPECIALLY FO R THE 
CONSERVATION OF THE PUBLIC INTEREST IN T HE AUSTRIAN AND INTE RNATIONAL 
CULTURAL ASSET S, THE DURABLE CONSE RVATION AND TRADITIONALLY BREEDI NG OF 
THE HORSE BREED LIPI ZZANER, THE CONSERVA TION OF THE TRADITIO N AND THE HIGH 
SCHOOL OF THE CLASSI C HORSEMANSHIP  AS WELL AS THE TRAD ITIONALLY USE OF THE  
FEDERAL STUD PIBER ( SA.42474)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or identification of the subsidy  
Aid for culture and the heritage conservation, especially for the conservation of the public interest  
in the Austrian and international cultural asset s, the durable conservation and traditionally breeding 
of the horse breed Lipizzaner, the conservation of the tradition and the high school of the classic 
horsemanship as well as the traditionally use of the Fe deral Stud Piber (SA.42474)  
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specifie d 
Notification: 6 July 20 15; duration: from 19  June 20 15 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Aid for culture and heritage conservation (Art. 53) . 
Economic sector(s) concerned: Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing . 
4. Background and authority for  the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
General Framework Directive 2014 (BGBl. II No 208/2014 i.d.g.F.) . 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
Direct grant/ Interest rate subsidy . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined ) 
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  7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is n ot possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the pr evious year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
2015:  
Total expenditure (in M illion EUR): 0.500  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
From 19  June 20 15. 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable  that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s ): 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
 (b) for a previous representative year, which, wh ere possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the subsidy.  
 No statistics available.  
107  AID FOR CULTURE AND THE HERITAGE CONSERV ATION, ESPECIALLY FO R THE  
CONSERVATION OF THE PUBLIC INTEREST IN T HE AUSTRIAN AND INTE RNATIONAL 
CULTURAL ASSET S, THE DURABLE CONSE RVATION AND TRADITIONALLY BREEDI NG OF 
THE HORSE BREED LIPI ZZANER, THE CONSERVA TION OF THE TRADITIO N AND THE HIGH 
SCHOOL OF THE CLASSI C HORSEMANSHIP AS WELL AS THE TRADITIO NALLY USE OF THE 
FEDERAL STUD PIBER ( SA.44939)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or identification of the subsidy  
Aid for culture and the heritage conservation, especially for the conservation of the public interest  
in the  Austrian and international cultural asset s, the durable conservation and traditionally breeding 
of the horse breed Lipizzaner, the conservation of the tradition and the high school of the classic 
horsemanship as well as the traditionally use of the Federa l Stud Piber (SA.44939)  
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
Notification: 22  March 2016; duration: from 4 March 20 16. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Aid for culture and heritage conservation (Art. 53) . 
Economic sector(s) concerned: all economic sectors eligible to receive aid . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Spanish Riding School - Subsidy Contract 2016  
https://www.bmlfuw.gv.at/lan d/produktion -maerkte/tierische -produktion/andere -
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  Federal Minister of Agriculture and Forestry, Environment and Water Management . 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
Direct grant; interest subsidy . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined ) 
Large enterprise . 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
2016:  
Total expend iture: € 1 million  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
From 4 March 20 16 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsid ized product(s) 
or sector(s ): 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
 (b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or pre ceding the last major 
change in the subsidy.  
 No statistics available.  
108  FIT15PLUS - RESEARCH , INNOVATION AND TEC HNOL OGY PROMOTION FOR VI ENNA 
2015 -2017  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, o r identification of the subsidy  
FIT15plus – Research, Innovation and Technol ogy Promotion for Vienna 2015  – 2017 
 
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
1 January 2015 until 31 December 2016.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Subsidies for research and development and innovation projects.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
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  National legislation :  
Guideline 'FIT15plus' r esearch, innovation and technology promotion for Vienna 2015–2017 based 
on enactment of the municipal council of Vienna.  
EU legislation :  
a) Commission Regulation (EC) 651/2014 of 17 June 2014 – General Block Exemption Regulation 
(GBER).  
b) Commission Regulation (EC) 1407/2013 of 18 December 2013  for Aid under "de minimis ". 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concess ion, etc. ) 
Grants . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined ) 
Subsidies to research development and innovation oriented companies.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per  unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
[€ million ] / [quantity]  2015  2016  
Grantings  8.790 7.510 
Number of cases granted      51     49 
Payments  4.616 2.574 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
1 January 2015 until 31 December 2017.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable  that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s ): 
(a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
(b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the subsidy.  
109  'ZIT 13 PLUS' TECHNO LOGY AND INNOVAT ION PROMOTION FOR VI ENNA 2013 -2016  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, o r identification of the subsidy  
"ZIT13 plus Technolog y and Innovation  Promotion for Vienna 2013 – 2016"  
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  2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
1 January 2015 until 31 December 2016.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Subsidies for research and development and innovation projects.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Authority : Municipal Council of Vienna.  
National legislation : Guideline 'ZIT 13 plus' technology and innovation promotion for Vien na 
2013-2016 
Based on enactment of the municipal council of Vienna.  
EU legislation : 
a) Commission Regulation (EC) 800/2008 of 6 August 2008 – General Block Exemption regulation 
(GBER)  
b) De-minimis.  
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
Grants.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined ) 
Subsidies to research development and innovation oriented comp anies.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
[€ million ] / [quantity]  2013  2014  2015  2016  
Grantings  9.197*) 10.363**) 0 0 
Number of cases granted  97 111 0 0 
Payments  1.917 4.799 4.616 2.574 
 
*) including  € 0.989 million  De-minimis  
**) including  € 1.324 million De-minimis  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
1 January 2013 until 31 December 2014  (period of validity ceased ahead of schedule due to changes 
in EU-Regulation GBER; payments are still pending).  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
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  include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s ): 
(a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
(b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the subsidy.  
110  ZIT08PLUS  R&D&I SCHEME AUSTRIA (CITY OF VIE NNA) 2008 –2011  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or identification of the subsidy  
'ZIT08plus' R&D&I scheme Austria (City of Vienna) 2008 –2011. 
 
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
1 January 2015 until 31 December 2016.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Subsidies for research and research and development projects.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Authority : Municipal council of Vienna.  
National legislation : Guideline 'ZIT08 plus' R&D&I schem e Austria (City of Vienna) 2008 -2011 valid 
from 1  January 2008 until 31 December  2011 – prolonged until 31 December 2012, based on 
enactment of the municipal council of Vienna based on enactment of the municipal council of 
Vienna.  
EU legislation :  
a) Community Framework for State Aid for Research and Development and Innovation 
(2006/C 323/01).  
b) De-minimis.  
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
Grants.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined ) 
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  7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the  year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
[€ million ] / [quantity]  2012  2013  2014  2015  2016  
Grantings  11.152*) 0 0 0 0 
Number of cases granted  95 0 0 0 0 
Payments  8.571 6.706  3.717 1.960 0.649 
 
*) including  € 0.851 million de minimis . 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
1 January 2008 until 31 December 2012 (payments are still pending).  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable  that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s ): 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
 (b) for a previous representative year, which, wh ere possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the subsidy.  
111  ZIT05 PLUS 2005  AID SCHEME - RESERC H, TECHNOLOGICAL DEV ELOPMENT AND 
INNOVATION OF  THE REGION OF VIENNA 2005 -2008 , SUBPROGRAMME B: 'V IENNA SPOTS 
OF EXCELLENCE' (VSOE ) 
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or identification of the subsidy  
"ZIT05 plus 2005 FE Vienna - Research , Technological Development and Innovation in Vienna " 
"'ZIT05 plus 2005' Aid Scheme - Reserch, Technological Development and Innovation of  the Region 
of Vienna 2005 -2008", Subprogramme B: 'Vienna Spots of Excellence' (VSOE).  
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification sh ould be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
1 January 2015 until 31 December 2016.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Subsidies for enterpris es and research institutions concerning excellent cooperation projects based 
on basic research and industrial research.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Authority : Municipal  Council of Vienna.  
National legislation : Guideline 'ZIT05 plus 2005' Aid Scheme - Reserch, Technological development 
and innovation in Vienna 2005 –2008, Subprogramme B: 'Vienna Spots of Excellence' (VSOE) 
based on enactment of the municipal council of Vie nna.  G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.1  
 
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  EU legislation :  
Community Framework for State Aid for Research and Development and Innovation 
(2006/C323/01).  
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
Grants . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined ) 
Subsidies to High -Tech- companies and research institutions.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the to tal amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or bot h) is not possible, a full explanation  
[€ million ] / [quantity]  2012  2013  2014  2015  2016  
Grantings  0 0 0 0 0 
Number of cases granted  0 0 0 0 0 
Payments  0.738 1.124 0 0 0 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including  date of 
inception/commencement  
Application period : 
2005 until 31 December 2007 (payments are still pending).  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable  that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s ): 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
 (b) for a previous representative year, which, wh ere possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the subsidy.  
112  INVITATION TO TENDER  'VIENNA START -UP IN ITIATIVE'  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or identif ication of the subsidy  
Ausschreibung "Vienna Start -up-Initiative"  
Invitation to tender 'Vienna Start -up Initiative' . 
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fisca l year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
1 July 2016 until 31 December 2016.  G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.1  
 
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  3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Promotion of business incubators to support start -up companies.  
4. Background a nd authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Authority : Municipal council of Vienna.  
National legislation : Invitation to tender 'Vienna Start -up Initiative' based on enactment of the 
municipal council  of Vienna.  
EU legislation :  
a) Commission Regulation (EC) 651/2014 of 17 June 2014 – General Block Exemption regulation 
(GBER).  
b) Commission Regulation (EC) 1407/2013 of 18 December 2013  for Aid under "de minimis ". 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
Grants.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined ) 
Subsidies to business incu bators.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy informati on (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
[€ million ] / [quantity]  2015  2016  
Grantings  0 1.000*) 
Number of cases granted  0 4 
Payments  0 0 
 
*) including mil € 0. 146 De -minimis . 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
1 July 2016 until 3 October 2016.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s ): 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
 (b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding  the last major 
change in the subsidy.  G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.1  
 
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  113  'SHARED RESEARCH FAC ILITIES' STRATEGIC D EVELOPMENT AND EXPAN SION OF 
RESEARCH INFRASTRUCT URE CENTERS FOCUSING  ON JOINT UTILISATIO N BY THE 
SCIENTIFIC AND BUSIN ESS COMMUNITY  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant , or identification of the subsidy  
"'Shared Research Facilities' Strategic Development and Expansion of Research Infrastructure 
Centers focusing on Joint Utilisation by the Scientifi c and Business Community.  
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
1 January 2015 until 31 December 2016.  
3. Policy objective and/or pur pose of the subsidy  
Establishing internationally visible and competitive research infrastructure centers with pioneering 
thematic research focuses for joint utilization  at various locations in Vienna, developing innovative 
concepts and models for services and utilization.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Authority : Municipal Council of Vienna.  
National legislation : Guideline 'Shared Research Facilities' vali d from 1 December 2014 until 
31 December 2015 based on enactment of the municipal council of Vienna.  
EU legislation : 
Commission Regulation (EU) 651/2014 of 17 June 2014 – General Block Exemption Regulation 
(GBER).  
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, e tc.) 
Grants . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined ) 
Subsidies to consortiums, consisting of at least two partners (companies and institutions like 
universities) investing in shared research facility centers in Vienna.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the  year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
[€ million ] / [quantity]  2014  2015  2016  
Grantings  0 2.932 0 
Number of cases granted  0 3 0 
Payments  0 0 0.738 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
1 December 2014 until 31 December 2015.   G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.1  
 
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  9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left t o the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s ): 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
 (b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in th e subsidy.  
114  BEST15 PLUS  – EMPLOYMENT AND EC ONOMIC STRUCTURE IN VIENNA 2015 –2017  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or identification of the subsidy  
"BEST15 plus - Beschäftigu ng und Struktur in Wien" 2015 – 2017. 
'BEST15 plus' – employment and economic structure in Vienna 2015 –2017 / Programme "Innovative 
investments in manufacturing 2016" / sub area "Business Start -ups". 
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed cal endar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
1 January 2015 until 31 December 2016.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Setting incentives for invetsments of Viennese Start -ups in th e production sector.   
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Authority : Municipal council of Vienna.  
National legislation : Guideline 'BEST15 plus' – employment and economic struct ure in Vienna valid 
from 1  January 2015 until 31 December 2017 / Programme "Innovative investments in 
manufacturing 2016" / sub area "Business Start -ups" 
EU legislation : 
Commission Regulation (EC) 651/2014 of 17 June 2014 – General Block Exemption regulati on 
(GBER).  
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
Grants . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined ) 
Subsidies to Viennese Start -ups – mainly producers.  G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.1  
 
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  7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the  year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
[€ million ] / [quantity]  2015  2016  
Grantings  0 0.344 
Number of cases granted  0 5 
Payments  0 0.036 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
1 January 2015 until 31 December 2017.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgeme nt of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s ): 
 (a) for the thre e most recent years for which statistics are available;  
 (b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the subsidy.  
115  LOCATION INITIATIVE 2015  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or identification of the subsidy  
"Standortinitiative 2015" . 
'Location initiative 2015 '. 
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be t he 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
1 January 2015 until 31 December 2016.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Setting incentives for Viennese SMEs (GBER -Regulation) and large enterprises (De -minimis -
Regulation) to invest in the estabilshment or in the extension of operational buildings in Vienna.   
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Authority : Municipal council of Vienna.  
National legislation : Guideline 'Location initiative 2015' valid from 1 Janua ry 2015 until 31  December 
2017.  
EU legislation :  
a) Commission Regulation (EC) 651/2014 of 17 June 2014 – General Block Ex emption regulation 
(GBER).  
b) Commission Regulation (EC) 1407/2013 of 18 December 2013  for Aid under "de minimis "   G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.1  
 
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  5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
Grants.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined ) 
Subsidies to Viennese SMEs and large enterprises – mainly producers.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible , the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year , or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
[Million  Euro] / [quantity]  2015  2016  
Grantings  2.078*) 1.580**)  
Number of cases granted  11 10 
Payments  0.083 1.328 
 
*) including mil € 0 .169 De -minimis  
**) including mil € 0 De -minimis  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
1 January 2015 until 31 December 2017.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such sta tistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s ): 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
 (b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the subsidy.  
116  LOCATION INITIATIVE 2013  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or identification of the subsidy  
"Standortinitiative 2013" . 
'Location initiative 2013 '. 
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by  the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
1 January 2015 until 31 December 2016.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Setting incentives for Viennese SMEs (GBER -Regulation) and large enterprises (De -minimis -
Regulation) to invest in the erection respectively in the extension of operation buildings in Vienna.  G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.1  
 
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  4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identificati on of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Authority : Municipal council of Vienna.  
National legislation : Guideline 'Location initiative 2013' valid from 1 July 2013 until 30 June 2014 – 
prolonged until 31 December 2014, based on enactment of the municipal council of Vienna.  
EU legislation :  
a) Commission Regulation (EC) 800/2008 of 6 August 2008 – General Block Exemption regulation 
(GBER).  
b) Commission Regulation (EC) 1998/2006 of 15 December 2006 – De-minimis.  
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant , loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
Grants  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined ) 
Subsidies to Viennese SMEs and large enterprises – mainly producers.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
[Million  Euro] / [quantity]  2013  2014  2015  2016  
Grantings  1.411*) 1.568**) 0 0 
Number of cases granted  4 8 0 0 
Payments  0 0.162  0.332 0.306 
 
*) including € -- De-minimis . 
**) including mil € 0. 2 De-minimis . 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
1 July 2013 until 31 December 20 14 (payments are still pending).  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevan t and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s ): 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
 (b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the subsidy.  G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.1  
 
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  117  VIENNA ECON OMIC STRUCTURE IMPRO VEMENT  SCHEME 2005  
1. Title of  the subsidy programme, if relevant, or identification of the subsidy  
'Vienna  Economic Structure Improvement  Scheme 2005' . 
 
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
1 January 2015 until 31 December 2016 . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Setting incentives for Viennese SMEs to invest in the extension resp ectively in the erection of 
operation buildings in Vienna.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Authority : Municipal council of Vienna.  
National legislation : 'Guideline Vienna economic structure improvement' valid from 1 January 2005 
until 31  December 2008 based on enactment of the municipal council of Vienna.  
EU legislation : 'SME block exemption regulation  No. 70/2001'.  
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession,  etc.) 
Grants . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined ) 
Subsidies to Viennese SMEs – mainly producers.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
[€ million ] / [quantity]  2012  2013  2014  2015  2016  
Grantings  0 0 0 0 0 
Number of cases granted  0 0 0 0 0 
Payments  0.119 0.434 0.116 0.540 0 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Application period : 
1 January 2005 until 31 December 2007 (period of validity – ceased ahead of schedule; payments 
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  9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable  that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s ): 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
 (b) for a previous representative year, which, wh ere possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the subsidy.  
118  VIENNA ECON OMIC STRUCTURE IMPRO VEMENT 1998  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or identification  of the subsidy  
"Wiener Strukturverbesserungsaktion 1998" . 
'Vienna economic structure improvement 1998' . 
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In t he latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
1 January 2015 until 31 December 2016 . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Setting incentives for Viennese SME 's to invest in the extension respectively in the erection of 
operation buildings in Vienna.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Authority : Municipal council of Vienna.  
National legislation : Guideline 'Vienna economic structur e improvement' valid from 1 July 1998 until 
31 December 2002 – prolonged until 31 December 2004, based on enactment of the municipal 
council of Vienna.  
EU legislation : 'Notification in 1997 '. 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
Grants.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined ) 
Subsidies to Viennese SMEs – mainly producers.  G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.1  
 
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  7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the  year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
[Million  Euro] / [quantity]  2012  2013  2014  2015  2016  
Grantings  0 0 0 0 0 
Number of cases granted  0 0 0 0 0 
Payments  0 0 0 0 0 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Application period : 
1 January 1998 until 31 Decemb er 2004 (payments are finished).  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsid y. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, import s and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s ): 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
 (b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introdu ction of the subsidy or preceding the l ast major 
change in the subsidy.  
119  GUIDELINES OF THE PR OVINCIAL GOVERNMENT OF LOWER AUSTRIA FOR  DAMAGES 
CAUSED BY NATURAL DI SASTERS, N 564/B/200 4 
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or identification of the subsidy  
Guidelines of the provincial government of Lower Austria for damages caused by natural disasters, 
N 564/B/2004 . 
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fi scal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2015. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Grant for rebuilding the infrastructure of the enterprises into the original status before the natural 
disaster . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Guidelines of the provincial government of Lower Austria for damages caused by natural disasters 
based on the Katastrophenfondsges etz 1996, BGBl. Nr. 201/1996 i.d.g.F.  
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
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  6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluc tuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined ) 
All enterprises unindependent of their size.  
The amount of public aid may not extend 50% of the total damage, which was determined by a local 
commission of the municipality. The grant will be fixed b y the provincial government, depending on 
the individual circumstances of  the enterprise . 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average sub sidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
EUR 382, 190 in the year 2015.  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Duration unlimited.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judg ement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s ): 
 (a) for the t hree most recent years for which statistics are available;  
 (b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the subsidy.  
120  GUIDELINES OF THE PR OVINCIAL GOVERNMENT OF LOWER AUSTRIA FOR  DAMAGES 
CAUSED BY NATURAL DI SASTERS, N 564/B/200 4  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or identification of the subsidy  
Guidelines of the provincial government of Lower Austria for d amages caused by natural disasters, 
N 564/B/2004 . 
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal y ear should be specified  
2016. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Grant for rebuilding the infrastructure of the enterprises into the original status before the natural 
disaster . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Guidelines of the provincial government of Lower Austria for damages caused by natural disasters 
based on the Katastrophenfondsgesetz 1996, BGBl. Nr. 201/1996 i.d.g.F.  G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.1  
 
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  5. Form of the subsidy (i. e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
Direct grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined ) 
All enterprises unindependent of their size.  
The amount of public aid may not extend 50% of the total damage, which was determined by a local 
commission of the municipality. The grant will be fixed by the provincial government, depending on 
the individual  circumstances of the enterprise . 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
EUR 234, 210 in the year 2016.  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date  of 
inception/commencement  
Duration un limited.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, rele vant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s ): 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
 (b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the l ast major 
change in the subsidy.  
121  ERP REGIONAL  PROGRAMM E (SA.43687) AND PRECEDING  SCHEME (SA .40903)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
ERP Regional  Programm e (registered SA.43687) and preceding scheme (registered SA.40903) . 
 
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2015; 2016.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Regional investment aid – aid for investment in disadvantaged regions.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Austria  Economic Service / ERP Fund,  
ERP-Fund-Act 1962,  State Aid scheme  "ERP Regional Programme ". G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.1  
 
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  5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
Soft loan, grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amoun t per unit; if the latter, how 
determined ) 
Beneficiaries: producers and service providers;  
Mechanism of granting: application via intermediary bank; decision by independent commission;  
Fluctuating amount per unit, determined by: assessment criteria of the corresponding aid scheme 
and limits according to EU state aid rules.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the  previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
Average loan per unit:  € 2,638, 564 (gross grant equivalent: € 40,437) 
Average g rant per unit:  € 0.- 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
State Aid scheme , current version from November 2015 to 2020 . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable  that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s ): 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
 (b) for a previous representative year, which, wh ere possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the subsidy.  
 Not available . 
122  ERP SME PROGRAMM E (SA.43688) AND PRECEDING  SCHEME ( SA.40901)  
1. Title of the subsidy program me, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
ERP-KMU-Programm  
(registered SA.43688) and preceding scheme (registered SA.40901) . 
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2015; 2016.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Investment aid to Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) / stimulation of growth, innovation and job 
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  4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Austria Economic Service / ERP Fund,  
ERP-Fund-Act 1962,  State Aid scheme "ERP  SME Progr amme ". 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
Soft loan, grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined ) 
Beneficiaries: SME, producers and service providers;  
Mechanism of granting: application via intermediary bank; decision by independent commission;  
Fluctuating amount per unit, determined by: assessment criteria of the corresponding aid scheme 
and limits according to EU state aid rules.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that  subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
Average lo an per unit:  € 1,214,846 (gross grant equivalent: € 20,092) 
Average grant per unit: € 0 .- 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
State Aid scheme , current version from November 2015 to 2020 . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s ): 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
 (b) for a previous representative yea r, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the subsidy.  
 Not available . 
123  ERP TECHNOLOG Y PROGRAMM E (SA.43689) AND PRECEDING  SCHEME (SA.40904)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
ERP Technolog y Programm e (registered SA.43689) and preceding scheme (registered SA.40904) . 
 
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2015; 2016.  G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.1  
 
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  3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Aid for research, development and i nnovati on / enhancement of R&D projects.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Austria  Economic Service / ERP Fund,  
ERP-Fund-Act 1962,  State Aid scheme "ERP  Technolog y Programm e". 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
Soft loan, grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined ) 
Beneficiaries: enterprises with R&D activities;  
Mechanism of granting: application via intermediary bank; decision by independent commission;  
Fluctuating amount per unit, determined by: assessment criteria of the corresponding aid scheme 
and limits according to EU state aid rules.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that  subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
Average loan per unit:  € 6,443, 846 (gross grant equivalent: € 143, 072) 
Average grant per unit:  € 0 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
State Aid Scheme, current version from November 2015  to 2020 . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it  is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s ): 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
 (b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the subsidy.  
 Not available . 
124  ERP TOURISM  PROGRAMM E (SA.44320) AND PRECEDING  SCHEME (SA.40905)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
ERP Tourism  Programme  (registered SA.44320) and preceding scheme (registered SA.40905) . 
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  2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2015; 2016.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Regional investment aid and aid to SME / improvement of quality and diversity of the tourism sector  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Austria  Economic Service / ERP Fund,  
ERP-Fund-Act 1962, State Aid scheme " ERP Tourism Programme ". 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
Soft loan, grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined ) 
Beneficiaries: enterprises in the tourism sector;  
Mechanism of granting: application via intermediary bank; decision by independent commission;  
Fluctuating amount per unit, determined by: assessment criteria of the corresponding aid scheme 
and limits according to EU state aid rules.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the  year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
Average loan per unit:  € 1,631, 890 (gross grant equivalent:  € 30,348) 
Average Grant per unit:  € 0 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits  attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
State Aid Scheme, current version from 2016 to 2020 . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the  judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s ): 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
 (b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the sub sidy. 
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  125  ERP AGRICULTURE PROGRAM ME (SA.44321) AND PRECEDING  SCHEME (SA.40902)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
ERP Agriculture Programme   
(registered SA.44321) and preceding scheme (registered SA.40902) . 
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specif ied 
2015; 2016.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Aid to SME / improving processing and marketing of agricultural products  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Austria  Economic Service / ERP Fund,  
ERP-Fund-Act 1962, State Aid scheme "ER P Agriculture Programme ". 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
Soft loan . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined ) 
Beneficiaries: enterprises processing and marketing agricultural products;  
Mechanism of granting: application via intermediary bank ; decision by independent commission;  
Fluctuating amount per unit, determined by: assessment criteria of the corresponding aid scheme 
and limits according to EU state aid rules.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount  or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
Average loan per unit:  € 650,000 (gross grant equivalent:  € 19,171) 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
State Aid Scheme, current version from 2016 to  2020. 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is  desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s ): 
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   (b) for a previous representative year,  which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the l ast major 
change in the subsidy.  
 Not available . 
126  ERP TRANSPORT PROGRAMME  (SA.33669)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant,  or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
ERP Transport Programme  (registered SA.33669) . 
 
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the  latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2015; 2016.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Enhancement of multimodal transport, relocation to train and ship . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inclu ding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Austria Economic Service / ERP-Fund,  
ERP-Fund-Act 1962, State Aid scheme "ERP  Transport Programme ". 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
Soft loan . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined ) 
Beneficiaries: enterprises in the transport sector;  
Mechanism of granting : application via intermediary bank; decision by independent commission;  
Fluctuating amount per unit, determined by: assessment criteria of the corresponding aid scheme 
and limits a ccording to EU state aid rules.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this  is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
Average loan per unit:  € 862,000 (gross grant equivalent: € 12,884) 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
State Aid S cheme, expired 2016 . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
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  include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s ): 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
 (b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the subsidy.  
 Not available . 
127  GUIDELINE  OF THE FEDERAL MINI STRY OF FINANCE FOR THE GRANTING OF 
GUARANTEES BY AUSTRI A ECONOMIC SERVICE P URSUANT TO THE GUARA NTEE ACT 1977 
(SA.46140) AND PRECE DING SCHEME (SA.39530)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
Guideline of the Federal Ministry of Finance for the Granting of Guarantees by Austria Economic 
Service pursuant to the Guarantee Act 1977  (registered SA.46140) and preceding scheme 
(registered SA.39530) .  
 
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification  should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2015; 2016.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Regional, SME, R&D&I as well as environmental aid / support to project financing.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Austria Economic Service Company Ltd. / Federal Law on Guarantees,  
Guidelines by Federal Ministry of Fin ance. 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
Guarantee . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latt er, how 
determined ) 
Beneficiaries: all kind of enterprises  or companies ; 
Mechanism of granting: application via intermediary bank; decision by management board;  
Fluctuating amount per unit, determined by: financing needs, project assessment and limits 
according to EU state aid rules.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provis ion of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
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  8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
State Aid Scheme, current version from 2016 to 2020 . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of su ch statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized produc t(s) 
or sector(s ): 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
 (b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the subsidy.  
 Not available . 
128  GRANTING OF  GUARANTEES BY AUSTR IA ECONOMIC SERVICE PURSUANT TO THE 
SME PROMOTION ACT AN D THE CORRESPONDING GUIDELINE OF THE FED ERAL MINISTRY 
FOR SCIENCE, RESEARC H AND ECONOMY  (SA.39569)  
1. Title of the subs idy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
Granting of Guarantees by Austria Economic Service pursuant to the SME Promotion Act and 
corresponding Guideline oft he Federal Ministry for Science, Research and Economy (registered 
SA.39569) . 
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2015; 2016.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
SME, innovation and regional investment aid / promotion of Young Entrepreneurs and SME . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Austria Wirtschaftsservice GmbH / Federal Law on SME -Promotion . 
Guidelines by Federal Ministry of Science, Research and Economy . 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
Guarantee . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined ) 
Beneficiaries: small and medium sized companies/SME, all econ omic sectors, excluding tourism;  
Mechanism of granting: application via intermediary bank; decision by management board;  
Fluctuating amount per unit, determined by: financing needs, project assessment and limits 
according to EU state aid rules.  G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.1  
 
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  7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not pos sible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous  year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
Average guarantee per unit: € 242, 328.- (gross grant equivalent: € 25,486.-) 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
State Aid Scheme, current version from 2014 to 2016 . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant  and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s ): 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
 (b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the subsidy.  
 Not available  
129  GUIDELINE OF THE FED ERAL MINISTRY FOR SC IENCE, RESEARCH AND ECONOMY  
FOR NON -REPAYABLE CA SH GRANTS BY AUSTRIA  ECONOMIC SERVICE PU RSUANT TO THE 
SME PROMOTION ACT  (SA.39568)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
Guideline of the Federal Ministry for Science, Research and Economy for non -repayable Cash Grants 
by Austria Economic Service pursuant to the SME Promotion Act (registered SA.39568)  
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the not ification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2015; 2016.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
SME, innovation and regional investmen t aid / promotion of Young Entrepreneurs and SME . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Austria Economic Service Company Ltd.  / Federal Law on SME -Promotion . 
Guidelines by Federal Ministry of Science, Research and Economy . 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
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  6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or  fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined ) 
Beneficiaries: small and medium sized companies/SME, all economic sectors, excluding tourism  
Mechanism of granting: application via intermediary bank; decision by management board;  
Fluctuating a mount per unit, determined by: financing needs, project assessment and limits 
according to EU state aid rules.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if pos sible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
Average grant per unit: € 20,573  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
State Aid Scheme, current version from 2014 to 2016 . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of  the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s ): 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
 (b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the subsidy.  
 Not available . 
130  GUIDELINE BY AUSTRIA  ECONOMIC SERVICE FO R AID FROM MEANS OF THE 
NATIONAL TRUST FOR R ESEARCH, TECHNOLOGY AND DEVELOPMENT (SA.41755)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or  brief description or identification of the subsidy  
Guidelines by Austria Economic Service for Aid from Means of the National Trust for Research, 
Technology and Development  (registered SA.41755)  
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be cover ed by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2015; 2016.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Suppor t to R&D and innova tion projects.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Austria Wirtschaftsservice GmbH / Federal Law establishing an R&D foundation . G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.1  
 
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  Guidelines for project financing by Austria Wirtschaftsservice (aws) . 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
Grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per u nit; if the latter, how 
determined ) 
Beneficiaries: enterprises, qualifying for specific R&D and innovation programmes  
Mechanism of granting: Individual applications ; 
Fluctuating amount per unit, determined by:  project assessment and EU state aid rules for  R&D and 
innovation . 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
Average grant per unit: € 105, 969.- 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
State Aid Scheme, current version from 2014 to 2020 . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s ): 
 (a) for the three most recent years for whi ch statistics are available;  
 (b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the subsidy.  
 Not available . 
131  FRONTRUNNER -INITIATI VE; SPECIAL DIRECTIVE OF  FEDERAL MINISTRY OF  
TRANSPORT, INNOVATIO N AND TECHNOLOGY BMV IT ( SA.41738) AND PRECEDI NG 
SCHEME ( SA.36899)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
Frontrunner -Initiative  
Special Directive of  Federal Ministry of Transport, Innovation and Technology BMVIT (registered 
SA.41738) and preceding scheme (registered SA.36899) . 
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification s hould be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
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  3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
R&D, innovation as well as regional and SME investment aid / support to innovat ion projects of lead 
enterprises.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Austria Wirtschaftsservice GmbH / Guidelines by Federal Ministry for Transport, Innovation and 
Technology . 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
Grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined ) 
Beneficiaries: enterprises, qualifying by leadership in specific fields of technology or innovation;  
Mechanism of granting: Individual applications ; 
Fluctuating amount per unit, determined by:  project assess ment and EU state aid rules for 
investment and/or R&D and innovation . 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the  previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
Average grant per unit: € 372, 902.- 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
State Aid Scheme, current version from 2015 to 2020 . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s ): 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
 (b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
chang e in the subsidy.  
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  132  SEEDFINANCING -DIRECT IVE; DIRECTIVE OF THE FED ERAL MINISTRY OF SCI ENCE, 
RESEARCH AND ECONOMY  (BMWFW) AND FEDERAL  MINISTRY OF TRANSPO RT, 
INNOVATION AND TECHN OLOGY (BMVIT) (SA.47 096) AND PRECEEDING SCHEME 
(SA.43123)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
Seedfinancing -Directive  
Directive of the Federal Ministry of Science, Research and Economy (BMWFW) and Federal Ministry 
of Transport, Innovation and Technology (BM VIT) (registered SA.47096) and preceeding scheme 
(registered SA.43123) . 
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end  dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2015; 2016.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Aid for start -ups / support to rapidly growing innovative start -ups and high -tech companies 
(gazelles) . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Austria Economic Service Company Ltd.  / Federal Law on Research & Technology,  
Guidelines by Federal Ministry of Science, Research and Economy . 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
Grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined ) 
Beneficiaries: start -ups or  young high -tech companies;  
Mechanism of granting: Individual applications ; 
Fluctuating amount per unit, determined by:  recommendation of an independent international board, 
project  evaluation and financial needs.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where th is is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
Average grant per unit: € 571, 785.- 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
State Aid Scheme, current version from 2016 to 2020 . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
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  include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s ): 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
 (b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the subsidy.  
 Not available . 
133  AUSTRIA ECONOMIC SER VICE FOUNDING FUND , INVESTMENT IN PARTI CIPATIONS 
(SA.35891)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
Austria Economic Service Foundig Fund , Investment in Participations   
(registered SA.35891) . 
2. Period covered by the notification. The p eriod to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2015; 2016.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Provisio n of risk capital to SME from their early development up to growth stages . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Funds managed by aws Gründerfonds, based on EC guidelines for risk finance . 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
Risk capital . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined ) 
Beneficiaries: small and medium enterprises;  
Mechanism of granting: individual applications ; 
Fluctuating amount per unit, determined by:  due diligence assessment . 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the  year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
Average amount of risk capital  (public share) per unit: € 500, 267.- 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including dat e of 
inception/commencement  
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  9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Me mber. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s ): 
 (a) for the three most recent years fo r which statistics are available;  
 (b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the l ast major 
change in the subsidy.  
 Not available . 
134  ENVIRONMENTAL SUPPOR T UNDER THE AUSTRIAN  ENVIRONMENTAL SUPPO RT ACT 
FOR INDUSTRIAL ENVIR ONMENTAL PROTECTION MEASURE S 
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
Environmental support under the Austri an Environmental Support Act for industrial environmental 
protection measure s. 
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2015; 2016.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Support of environmental pr otection measures (all branches).  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Authority in charge of granting the subsidy: Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, Environment 
and Water Management;  
Legal background: Law on Federal Aid for Environmental Protection 1993 , Federal Sheet Edition  No. 
185/93 (last amendment Federal Law Sheet I. No. 58/2017); Guidelines on the Aid to industry for 
environmental protection measures (website) . 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
Grants for investment . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined ) 
Subsidies are provided especially to enterprises for environmenta l protection measures with respect 
to the environmental benefit.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
Subsidy per unit: up to 35 % of the environmentally relevant volume of investment;  
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  Average subsidy of 2016: 13. 4% of the environmentally relevant volume of investment . 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
N 530/2001: 6  November  2001 
N 350/2005: 13  September  2005 
N 418/2007: 21  September  2007 
X814/09: 1 October  2009 
SA.41223: 20  February 2015 
SA.41250: 20  February 2015 
Actual guidelines: Duration end 31  December 2020. 
Duration: acc.  Community guidelines on State aid for environmental protection . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s ): 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statisti cs are available;   
 (b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the subsidy.   
 Not available . 
135  GUIDELINES ON AID FO R THE MANAGEMENT OF AB ANDONED POLLUTED SIT ES  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
Guidelines on Aid for the management of abandoned polluted sites (U.3.) . 
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2015; 2016.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of t he subsidy  
Support reha bilitation of contaminated sites.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Authority in charge of granting the subsidy: Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Fores try, Environment 
and Water Management; legal background: Law on Federal Aid for Environmental Protection 1993, 
Federal Sheet Edition No. 185/93 (last amendment Federal Law Sheet I. No. 58/2017 . 
Guidelines on the Aid to industry for environmental protection  measures (website) . 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
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  6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined ) 
Subsidies are provided to enterprises and to local authorities for the management of abandoned 
polluted sites. Priority is given to those contaminated sites which are registered in the national 
register of contaminated sites.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
Subsidy per unit: 55 % up to 100 % of the costs  
Average subsidy of 2015: 88. 4% of the costs  
Average subsidy of 2016: 74. 7% of the co sts. 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Set into force on 1  February 2009 
N 383/2008: 1 February 2009 
SA.41486: 1 April 2015-1 July 2021 
Actual guidelines: Duration end 1 July 2021. 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s ):  
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;   
 (b) for a previous representative year , which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the subsidy.  
 Not available . 
136  CLIMATE FUND - ENVIRONMENTAL AID (KLI.EN -F-UF) 2015/2 016 
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
Investment aid enabling undertakings to go beyond Union standards for environmental protection 
or increase the level of environmental protection in the absence of Union standards  (Art. 36) . 
Aid for early adaptation to future Union standards for SMEs (Art. 37)  
Environmental investment aid for energy efficiency measures (Art. 38)  
Investment aid for high -efficiency cogeneration (Art. 40)  
Investment aid for the promotion of energy fro m renewable energy sources (Art. 41)  
Investment aid for energy efficient district heating and cooling (Art. 46)  
Investment aid for waste recycling and re -utilisation (Art. 47)  
Aid for environmental studies (Art. 49) . 
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
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  3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Support of environmental protection measures (all branche s). 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Authority in charge of granting the subsidy: Climate and Energy Fund  
Legal backgro und: Law on Federal Aid for Environmental Protect ion 1993, Federal Sheet Edition  No. 
185/93 (last amendment Federal Law Sheet I. No. 58/2017  
Klima - und Energiefonds, BGBl. I 207/40 idgF; § 3 Abs. 1  
KLI.EN -F-G iVm Förderungsrichtlinien 2015 für die Umweltfö rderung im Inland (website) . 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
Grants for investment . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined ) 
Subsidies are provided for environmental protection measures with respect to the environmental 
benefit.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a ful l explanation  
Subsidy per unit: up to 35 % of the costs  
Average subsidy of 2015: 13. 6% of the costs  
Average subsidy of 2016: 14. 9% of the costs . 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
SA.41225 (2015/X): 20 February 2015-31 December 2020 
SA.41247(2015/XA): 20 February 2015-31 December 2020 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable  that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s ):  
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;   
 (b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the subsidy . 
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  137  CLIMATE AKTIVE MOBIL E 2015/2016  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
Investment aid enabling undertakings to go beyond Union standards for environmental protection 
or increase the level of environmental protection in the absence of Union standards (Art. 36)  
Aid for early adaptati on to future Union standards for SMEs (Art. 37)  
Environmental investment aid for energy efficiency measures (Art. 38)  
Investment aid for the promotion of energy from renewable energy sources (Art. 41)  
Aid for environmental studies (Art. 49) . 
2. Period cove red by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2015; 2016.  
3. Policy objective and/or p urpose of the subsidy  
Support of environmental protection measures (all branches) . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Authority in charge of granting the subsidy: Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, Environment 
and Water Management;  
climate :aktiv e mobil e Guideline 2013 for the climate :aktiv e mobil e Subsidy Programme oft he 
Federal Ministry for Agriculture and Forestry , Environment and Water Managament (Official Journ al 
oft he Vienna Newspaper dated 28 February 2013,  no. 042/2013)  
KLI.EN -F: § 3 Abs. 1 KLI.EN -Funds Act , Federal State Gazette I no. 40/2007  as amended  
Guidelines on the Aid to industry for environmental protection measures . 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
Grants for investment . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined)  
Subsidies are provided to all firms enterprises in all economic sectors for environmental protection 
measures with respect to the environmental benefit.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted  for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
Subsidy per unit: up to 50 % of the environmentally relevant volume of investment;  
Average subsidy of 2015: 3. 7% of the environmentally relevant volume of investment  
Average subsid y of 2016: 10. 6% of the environmentall y relevant volume of investment.  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
SA.36378: 1 April 2013  
SA.41095: 1 March 2015  G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.1  
 
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  Actual guidelines: Duration end 31  December 2020 
Duration: acc. Community guidelines on State aid for environmental protection . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or deter minable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s ):  
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
 (b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the subsidy . 
 Not available . 
138  SA.40738 ; AUSTRIAN PROMOTION A GENCY – GENERAL PROG RAMMES 
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
Austrian Promotion Agency – General Programmes  
Guidelines: SA.40738 FFG -RL Offensiv e. 
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2015; 2016.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Subsidy for re search and development projects.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Federal Ministry of Transport, Innovation and Technology . 
Legal basis of the FFG -Guidelines builds the federal law for  the establishment of the Austrian 
Research Promotion Agency.  
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
Grants , loans, sureties for bank loans.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others ; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined ) 
Companies, research institutes  
Mechanism: call for proposers during the whole year  
Fluctuating amounts determined by results of evaluation of every pro ject. 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
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  year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information  (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
Funds committed:  
2015: € 29.110  millions  
2016: € 29.342 millions  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Project period: from 1 up to several years (depends on the proposal) . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the  judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s ): 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
 (b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the sub sidy. 
139  SA.40733 ; STRENGTHENING COOPER ATIVE FRAMEWORKS BET WEEN SCIENCE AND 
INDUSTRY  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
SA.40733 FTI -RL Struktur  
Strengthening cooperative frameworks between sc ience and industry . 
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2015; 2016.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Strengthening cooperative frameworks between science and industry . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Federal Ministry of Transport, Innovation and Technology  
Federal Ministry of Science, Research and Economy  
Par. 11 Chapter 1 to 5 of the Research and Technology Promotion Act (RTPA), Federal State Gazette 
no. 434/1982 . 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
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  6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined ) 
Companies, research institutes, scien tists 
Mechanism: call for proposers  
Fluctuating amounts determined by results of Evalulation of every project . 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if poss ible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
Funds committed : 
2015: € 1.900 million  
2016: € 4.764 million  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Project period: from 1 up to several years (depends on the proposal) . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable  that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s ): 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
 (b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the subsidy.  
140  SA.40732; STRENGTHENING OF INN OVATION FOR AUSTRIAN  ORGANIZATIONS IN 
SPECIFIC ISSUES  
1. Title of the subsid y programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
SA.40732 FTI -RL Subjects  
Strengthening of innovation for Austrian organizations in specific issues.  
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notif ication should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2015; 2016.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Strengthening of innovation for Austrian  organizations in specific issues.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Federal Ministry of Transport, Innovation and Technology  
Federal Ministry of Science, Research and Economy  G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.1  
 
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  Par. 11 Section 1 to 5 of the Research and Technology Promotion Act,  RTPA, Federal State Gazette 
no. 434/1982 . 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
Grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers,  to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined ) 
Companies, research institutes, scientists  
Mechanism: call for proposers  
Fluctuating amounts determined by results of Evalulati on of every project . 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
Funds committed : 
2015: € 68.184 million . 
2016: € 69.629 million . 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached  to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Project period: from 1 up to several years (depends on the proposal) . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is lef t to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s ): 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
 (b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the subsidy.  
141  SA.41175; INVESTMENT AID FOR B ROADBAND NETWORK DEV ELOPMENT  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
SA.41175 Broadband Austria 2020, Federal Ministry of Transport, Innovation and Te chnology  
(FMTIT)  
Investment aid for broadband network development . 
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end date s of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2015; 2016.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Aid for broadband infrastructures.  G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.1  
 
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  4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Federal Ministry of Transport, Innovation and Technology . 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
Grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined ) 
Companies . 
Mechanism: call for proposers . 
Fluctuating amounts determined by results of evalulation of every project.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total  amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
Funds paid:  
2015: € 0 
 2016: € 0 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Project period: from 1 up to several years (depends on the proposal) . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable  that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s ): 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
 (b) for a previous representative year, which, wh ere possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the subsidy.  
142  SA.40734; HUMAN  RESOURCES  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
SA.40734 - Humanressourcen – FTI-RL. 
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end date s of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
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  3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Subsidy for research & development projects in Connection with human  resources, employment and 
Training . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inc luding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Federal Ministry of Transport, Innovation and Technology  
Federal Ministry of Science, Research and Economy  
Par. 11 Chapter 1 to 5 of the Research and Technology Promotion Act (RTPA ) Federal State Gazette 
no. 434/1982 . 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
Grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating a mount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined ) 
Companies, research institutes, scientists  
Mechanism: call for proposers  
Fluctuating amounts determined by results of Evalulation of every project . 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the  year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
Funds committed : 
2015: € 0.387 million . 
2016: € 4.082 million . 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Project period: from 1 up to several years (depends on the proposal) . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable  that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s ): 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
 (b) for a previous representative year, which, wh ere possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the subsidy.  
143  SA.40739 ; AUSTRIAN PROMOTION A GENCY – GENERAL PROG RAMMES  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
Austrian Promotion Agency – General Programmes  G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.1  
 
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  Guidelines: SA.40739 FFG -RL Industry . 
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2015; 2016.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Subsidy for research and development projects for industry . 
4. Background an d authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Federal Ministry of Transport, Innovation and Technology . 
Legal basis of the FFG -Guidelines builds the federal law for the establishment of the Austrian 
Research Promotion Agency.  
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
Grants, loans, sureties for bank loans . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fi xed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined ) 
Companies, research institutes  
Mechanism: call for proposers during the whole year  
Fluctuating amounts determined by results of Evalulation of every project.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the  year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
Funds committed:  
2015: € 55.830 million . 
2016: € 71.937 million . 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date o f 
inception/commencement  
Project period: from 1 up to several years (depends on the proposal)  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the  notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s ): 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
 (b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the subsidy.  G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.1  
 
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  144  SA.40740 : AUSTRIAN PROMOTION A GENCY – GENERAL PROG RAMMES  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
Austrian Promotion Agency – General Programmes  
Guidelines: SA.40740 FFG -RL KMU . 
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2015; 2016.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of t he subsidy  
Subsidy for research and  development projects for SME's.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Federal Ministry of Transport, Innovation and Technology  
Legal basis of the FFG -Guidelines builds the federal law for the establishment of the Austrian 
Research Promotion Agency.  
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
Grants, loans, sureties for bank loans . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided ( whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined ) 
Companies, research institutes  
Mechanism: call for proposers during the whole year  
Fluctuating amounts determined by results of Evalulation of every project.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year) . Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
Funds committed:  
2015: € 48.650 million . 
 2016: € 50.069 million . 
8. Duration of the subsidy an d/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Project period: from 1 up to several years (depends on the proposal) . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable  that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s ): 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.1  
 
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   (b) for a previous representative year, which, wh ere possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the l ast major 
change in the subsidy.  
145  SA.42073; INVESTMENT  AID FOR BROADBAND N ETWORK DEVELOPMENT – DUCT 
(EMPTY PIPE)  
1. Title of the subsidy progr amme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
SA.42073 B roadband Austria 2020 ; 
Investment aid for broadband network development – Duct ( Empty Pipe  Programme ). 
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the  notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2015; 2016.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Aid for broadband infrastructures – Duct Infrastructur . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Federal Ministry of Transport, Innovation and Technology . 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, e tc.) 
Grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined ) 
Companies  
Mechanism: call for proposers  
Fluctuating amounts determined by results of Evalulation of every project.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the  year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
Funds paid:  
2015: € 0 
 2016: €  67.000 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
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  9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s ): 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which stati stics are available;  
 (b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the subsidy.  
146  REGIONAL COMPETENCE PROJECTS , K-REGIO  2014  - 2021  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
Regionale Kompetenzprojekte, K -Regio 2014 -2021 (regional competence projects)  
Case number: SA.40439 . 
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2015; 2016.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
With the program K -Regio, the Tyrolean Regional Government supports cooperative projects with 
high development risk. Consortia with partners from science and economy collaborate on 
technological problems regarding experimental development, industrial res earch  and fundamental 
research.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
The subsidy program is being administrated by  the Tyrolean Future Trust (Location Agency ).  
The European Commissi on has registered this promotion program on 1 May 2015 based on the 
General Block Exemption Regulation (EU) Nr. 651/2014.  
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
This subsidy is granted in form of a grant.  
6. To whom and how the su bsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined ) 
Beneficiaries are SMEs, large enterprises and at least one research institution per pro ject from the 
technology sector. This subsidy is granted in form of a grant.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit  in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
Subsidy per project is limited to the following quota . 
Fundamental resear ch: 
small, medium and large enterprises: 100 %. G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.1  
 
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  Industrial research : 
large enterprises: 65 % 
medium enterprises: 75 % 
small enterprises: 80 %. 
Experimental development : 
large enterprises: 40 % 
medium enterprises: 50 % 
small enterprises: 60 % 
The grant can be applied for up to € 90 0,000. - for the duration of 3 years.  
In 2015 an amount of €  1.784 million was granted for 2 projects.  
In 2016 an amount of €  0 was granted.  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Period of validity of the subsidy is from 18 December 2014 to 31 December 20 20. 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgeme nt of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s ): 
 (a) for the thre e most recent years for which statistics are available;  
 (b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the subsidy.  
 No such statistical data available.  
147  GUIDELINES DEALING W ITH MEASURES IN WATE RS DEVELOPMENT DUE T O THE  
COMPETITION AMONG CO MPANIES WITH STRUCTU RES CAUSING 
HYDROMORPHOLOGICAL  STRAIN ON WATERS  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief descriptio n or identification of the subsidy  
Guidelines dealing with measures in waters development due to the  competition among companies 
with structures causing hydromorphological  strain on waters.  
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by  the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2015; 2016.  
Decision of the Vorarlberg government from 24  August 2010. 
 
Start: 10  March 20 11. 
End: 31  December 2015. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
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  4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Decision of the Vorarlberg government from 24  August 2010. 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
Grant. 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined ) 
Company: Montafonerbahn AG, Schruns . 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (ind icating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
Financial support Vorar lberg:  
€ 67,286. 75 for 2015 . 
€ 0 for 2016 . 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Start: 23  March 20 14 (Decision of the Vorarlberg government) . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable  that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s ): 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
 (b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the subsidy.  
 
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