G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.1  
 
29 September  2023 
(23-6541) Page: 1/346 
Committee on Subsidies and  
Countervailing Measure s Original:  English  
 
  
SUBSIDIES  
NEW AND FULL NOTIFICATION PURSUANT TO ARTICLE XVI:1 OF THE  
GATT  1994 AND ARTICLE  25 OF THE AGREEMENT ON  
SUBSIDIES AND COUNTERVAILING MEASURES  
EUROPEAN UNION 
Addendum  
The following addendum to the notification of the European Union dated and received on 
14 July 2023 relates to the subsidy programmes of Austria . 
 
 
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Table of Contents  
1  FEDERAL GUIDELINE "QUALIFICATION PROMOTION FOR EMPLOYEES"  ....................  14 
2  SA.44136 INVESTMENT AID FOR ENERGY EFFICIENT DISTRICT HEATING AND 
COOLING (ART. 46) & SA.61203 INVESTMENT AID FOR ENERGY EFFICIENT  
DISTRICT HEATING AND COOLING (ART. 46)  ................................ ................................  15 
3  NPO SUPPORT FUNDS (REGISTERED SA.103640 (2022/X)) AND PRECEDING  
SCHEMES  ................................ ................................ ................................ ........................  16 
4  COVID  19: COMPENSATION SCHEME: DIRECTIVE FOR FIXED COST SUBSIDIES  
FOR ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES OF NON -PROFIT -ORGANISATIONS (REGISTERED  
SA.101232 AND PRECEDING SCHEMES)  ................................ ................................ .........  17 
5  AWS - GUARANTEE SCHEME, GUIDELINES BY FEDERAL MINISTRY OF FINANCE 
RICHTLINIE FÜR GUARANTEES BY AUSTRIA WIRTSCHAFTSSERVICE GMBH  
ACCORDING TO GARANTIEGESETZ 1977  ................................ ................................ ........  18 
6  AUSTRIAN GUARANTEE SCHEME ON BRIDGE LOANS UNDER THE TE MPORARY 
FRAMEWORK FOR STATE AID MEASURES TO SUPPORT THE ECONOMY IN THE  
CURRENT COVID -19 OUTBREAK (REGISTERED SA.101115 AND PRECEDING  
SCHEME)  ................................ ................................ ................................ ........................  19 
7  GUARANTEES BY AWS ACCORDING TO SME PROMOTION ACT, GUARANTEE  
SCHEME BY FEDERAL MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND ECONOMY (REGISTERED  
SA.102148)  ................................ ................................ ................................ ....................  20 
8  AWS GUIDELINES FOR G RANTS FROM FUNDS OF THE NATIONAL FOUNDATION  
FOR RESEARCH, TECHNOLOGY AND DEVELOPMENT (NFTE RICHTLINIE)  
(REGISTERED SA.100650) AND PRECEDING SCHEME  ................................ .....................  21 G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.1  
 
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  9  GUIDELIN ES FOR GRANT FUNDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF ENERGY 
MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS (ENMS) FOR SME (REGISTERED SA.103561)  ...........................  22 
10  GUIDELINES FOR AWS ERP -LOANS (REGISTERED SA.1 01938) AND PRECEDING 
SCHEME  ................................ ................................ ................................ ..........................  23 
11  GUIDELINES FOR AUSTRIA WIRTSCHAFTSSERVICE GESELLSCHAFT MBH FOR THE 
PROMOTION OF TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION (AWS T&I RICHTLINIE)  
(REGISTERED SA.102782)  ................................ ................................ .............................  24 
12  SEED FINANCING GUIDELINES 2021, PROGRAMME TO PROMOTE THE  
FOUNDATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF INNOVATIVE ENTERPRISES, RICHTLINIEN  
DES BMDW UND BMK (REGISTERED SA.61553 (2021/X))  ................................ .............  25 
13  AWS/ INTERNATIONALISATION OF TECHNOLOGY / TECTRANS - PROGRAMME FOR 
THE PROMOTION OF TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONALISATION, SONDERRICHTLINIEN  
DER BUNDESMINISTERIN FÜR KLIMASCHUTZ, UMWELT, ENERGIE, MOBILITÄT, 
INNOVATION UND TECHNOLOGIE IM EINVERNEHMEN MIT DEM BUNDESMINISTER  
FÜR FINANZEN,  (REGISTERED SA. 58927)  ................................ ................................ ...... 26 
14  AUSTRIA TCF: ENERGY COST SUBSIDY FOR ENTERPRISES  
(REGISTERED SA.106615) AND PRECEDING SCHEME  ................................ .....................  27 
15  SPECIAL GUIDELINE ON FUNDING IMPORTANT PROJECTS OF COMMON  
EUROPEAN INTEREST ("IPCEI -RICHTLINIE") "EUBATIN" GUIDELINES BY FEDERAL 
MINISTRY FOR CLIMATE PROTECTION, ENVIRONMENT, ENERGY, MOBILITY, 
INNOVATION AND TE CHNOLOGY (REGISTERED SA.55855)  ................................ ...........  28 
16  SPECIAL GUIDELINE ON FUNDING IMPORTANT PROJECTS OF COMMON EUROPEAN 
INTEREST ("IPCEI -RICHTLINIE") "MIKROELEKTRONIK (ME)" GUIDE LINES BY  
FEDERAL MINISTRY FOR CLIMATE PROTECTION, ENVIRONMENT, ENERGY,  
MOBILITY, INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY (REGISTERED SA.56606)  ..........................  29 
17  SPECIAL GUIDELINE ON FUNDING IMPORTANT PROJECTS OF COMMON EUROPEAN 
INTEREST ("IPCEI -RICHTLINIE") GUIDELINES BY FEDERAL MINISTRY FOR CLIMATE 
PROTECTION, ENVIRONMENT, ENERGY, MOBILITY, INNO VATION AND TECHNOLOGY  
IN THE FIELDS OF HYDROGEN AND MICROELECTRONICS  
(REGISTERED SA.64631 AND SA.64625)  ................................ ................................ ........  30 
18  AWS START -UP FUND, EQUITY INVESTMENT  ................................ ...........................  31 
19  STATE AID SCHEMES NOTIFIED BY THE AUSTRIAN MINISTRY OF FINANCE,  
SCHEME ADMINISTERED BY COFAG AS FUNDING AGENCY  ................................ .............  32 
20  ENERGY TAX REFUND ("ENERGIEABGABENVERGÜTUNG")  ................................ ....... 35 
21  TAX EXEMPTION FOR SELF -GENERATED AND SELF -CONSUMED RAIL POWER 
CURRENT FROM RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES ("BAHNSTROMBEFREIUNG")  ...............  37 
22  TAX EXEMPTION FROM THE ELECTRICITY TAX FOR SELF -GENERATED AND 
SELF -CONSUMED ENERGY FROM RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES 
("EIGENSTROMBEFREIUNG")  ................................ ................................ .........................  39 
23  TEMPORARY AGRICULTURAL GASOIL ALLOWANCE ("TEMPORÄRE 
AGRARDIESELVERGÜTUNG")  ................................ ................................ .........................  41 
24  DIVERSIFICATION OF AGRICULTURAL HOLDINGS BY ENERGY FROM RENEWABLE 
SOURCES WITHIN THE FRAMEWORK OF THE AUSTRIAN RURAL DEVELOPMENT 
PROGRAMME 2014 -2020 (SA.40990)  ................................ ................................ .............  43 G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.1  
 
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  25  DIVERSIFICATION TO NON -AGRICULTURAL ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE  
FRAMEWORK OF THE AUSTRIAN RURAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME 2014 -2020  .........  44 
26  PROCESSING, MARKETING AND DEVELOPMENT OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS  
INTO NON -AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS WITHIN THE FRAMEWORK OF THE  
AUSTRIAN RURAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME 2014 -2020  ................................ ...........  45 
27  PHOTOVOLTAICS IN THE AGRICULTURAL SECTOR WITHIN THE FRAMEWORK OF  
THE AUSTRIAN RURAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME 2014 -2020  ................................ .... 46 
28  INVESTMENTS IN RENEWABLE ENERGY WITHIN THE FRAMEWORK OF THE  
AUSTRIAN RURAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME 2014 -2020  ................................ ...........  47 
29  SPECIAL DIRECTIVE OF THE FEDERAL MINISTER FOR AGRICULTURE, REGIONS  
AND TOURISM ON THE IMPLEMENTATION AND EXECUTION OF FUNDING UNDER  
THE FOREST FUND ACT - RESEARCH MEASURES (SA.61871)  ................................ ..........  48 
30  SA.45714 WINEMARKETING AUSTRIA ................................ ................................ ...... 49 
31  SA.45368 AID FOR INSURANCE PREMIUMS TO COVER LOSSES IN PRIMARY 
AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION  ................................ ................................ ........................  50 
32  AID FOR INSURANCE PREMIUMS (SA.53268)  ................................ ..........................  51 
33  AID TO FORESTRY AND TO THE PROCESSING AND MARKETING OF  
AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS WITHIN THE FRAMEWORK OF THE AUSTRIAN RD 
PROGRAMME 2014 -2020 (SA.40987)  ................................ ................................ .............  52 
34  AID TO COOPERATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 35 OF 1305/2013 IN  
THE FRAMEWORK OF THE 2014 -2020 RD PROGRAM (SA.4 0992)  ................................ ... 53 
35  NATIONAL SUPPORT FOR AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY (SA.45520)  ......................  54 
36  AID FOR ADVISORY SERVICES IN THE FORESTRY SECTOR WITHIN THE  
FRAMEWORK OF THE AUSTRIAN RDP  2014 –2020 (SA.46250)  ................................ ....... 55 
37  SPECIAL DIRECTIVE OF THE FEDERAL MI NISTER FOR AGRICULTURE, REGIONS  
AND TOURISM TO SUPPORT AGRICULTURE, SECOND AMENDMENT (SA.57018)  .............  56 
38  SUPPORT OF NATURAL -NEAR, EXTENSIVE MANAGEMENT OF PONDS (SA. 43013)  .... 57 
39  ECOPLUS GUIDELINES FOR REGIONAL OPERATIONAL INVESTMENT PROJECTS  
IN LOWER AUSTRIA & ECOPLUS GUIDELINES FOR REGIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE 
FUNDING IN LOWER AUSTRIA  ................................ ................................ .......................  58 
40  SA.42073 BREITBAND AUSTRIA 2020 LEERVERROHRUNGSPROGRAMM  
INVESTMENT AID FOR BROADBAND NETWORK DEVELOPMENT – DUCT  
(EMPTY PIPE)  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................  61 
41  SA.58261 BREITBAND AUSTRIA 2020 ACCESS_VERLÄNGERUNG 2021 - 
BREITBANDFÖRDERUNG - INVESTMENT AID FOR BROADBAND NETWORK  
DEVELOPMENT  ................................ ................................ ................................ ...............  62 
42  SA.58261 BREITBAND AUSTRIA 2020 
LEERVERROHRUNGSPROGRAMM_VERLÄNGERUNG 2021 - INVESTMENT AID FOR 
BROADBAND NETWORK DEVELOPMENT – DUCT (EMPTY PIPE)  ................................ ...... 63 
43  SA.41175 BREITBAND AUSTRIA 2020 ACCESS, BMLRT - BREITBANDFÖRDERUNG - 
INVESTMENT AID FOR BROADBAND NETWORK DEVELOPMENT  ................................ ...... 64 G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.1  
 
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  44  AUSTRIAN PROMOTION AGENCY – GENERAL PROGRAMMES  ................................ .... 65 
45  AUSTRIAN PROMOTION AGENCY – GENERAL PROGRAMMES - GUIDELINES:  
SA.60331 FFG -RL OFFENSIV_VERLÄNGERUNG 2021  ................................ ......................  66 
46  AUSTRIAN PROMOTION AGENCY – GENERAL PROGRAMMES - GUIDELINES: 
SA.101878 FFG -RL OFFENSIV_VERLÄNGERUNG 2022  ................................ ....................  67 
47  SA.40734 - HUMAN RESOURCES – FTI-RL ................................ ................................  68 
48  SA.61625 - HUMAN RESOURCES RENEWAL 2021 – FTI-RL ................................ ....... 69 
49  SA.101857 - HUMAN RESOURCES_RENEWAL 2022 – FTI-RL ................................ .... 70 
50  SA.40733 FTI -RL STRUKTUR - STRENGTHENING COOPERATIVE FRAMEWORKS 
BETWEEN SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY  ................................ ................................ ...............  71 
51  SA.61626 FTI -RL STRUKTUR_VERLÄNGERUNG 2021 - STRENGTHENING 
COOPERATIVE FRAMEWORKS BETWEEN SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY ................................ . 72 
52  SA.40732 FTI -RL THEMEN - STRENGTHENING OF INNOVATION FOR AUSTRIAN 
ORGANIZATIONS IN SPECIFIC ISSUES  ................................ ................................ ..........  73 
53  SA.61655 FTI -RL THEMEN_VERLÄNGERUNG 2021 - STRENGTHENING OF 
INNOVATION FOR AUSTRIAN ORGANIZATIONS IN SPECIFIC ISSUES  ............................  74 
54  SA.101860 FFG -RL MISSIONE N_VERLÄNGERUNG 2022 - STRENGTHENING OF 
INNOVATION FOR AUSTRIAN ORGANIZATIONS IN SPECIFIC ISSUES  ............................  75 
55  AUSTRIAN PROMOTION AGENCY – GENERAL PROGRAMMES - GUIDELINES :  
SA.40739 FFG -RL INDUSTRIE  ................................ ................................ ........................  76 
56  AUSTRIAN PROMOTION AGENCY – GENERAL PROGRAMMES - GUIDELINES:  
SA.60404 FFG -RL INDUSTRIE_VERLÄNGERUNG 2021  ................................ ....................  77 
57  AUSTRIAN PROMOTION AGENCY – GENERAL PROGRAMMES - GUIDELINES: 
SA.101861 FFG -RL INDUSTRIE_VERLÄNGERUNG 2022  ................................ ..................  78 
58  AUSTRIAN PROMOTION AGENCY – GENERAL PROGRAMMES - GUIDELINES: 
SA.101859 FFG -RL KMU_VERLÄNGERUNG 2022  ................................ .............................  79 
59  SA.63278 ZERO EMISSION BUSES AND INFRASTRUCTURE  ................................ ....... 80 
60  ÖSTERREICHISCHES FILMINSTITUT/AUSTRIAN FILM INSTITUTE  ...........................  81 
61  ENVIRONMENTAL SUPPORT UNDER THE A USTRIAN ENVIRONMENTAL SUPPORT  
ACT FOR INDUSTRIAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION MEASURES  ................................  82 
62  GUIDELINES ON AID FOR ECOLOGICAL MEASURES UNDER THE WATER  
FRAMEWORK DI RECTIVE FOR ENTERPRISES ................................ ................................ .. 83 
63  GUIDELINES ON AID FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF ABANDONED POLLUTED SITES 
(U.3.)  ................................ ................................ ................................ .............................  84 
64  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 ) ................................ . 85 G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.1  
 
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  65  INVESTMENT AID ENABLING UNDERTAKINGS TO GO BEYOND UNION STANDARDS 
FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION OR INCREASE THE LEVEL OF ENVIRONMENTAL 
PROTECTION IN THE A BSENCE OF UNION STANDARDS (ART. 36)  ................................ . 87 
66  SA.58972 | R&R AID SCHEME "COMPANY -SUSTAINING MEASURES" FOR SMES IN 
CARINTHIA  ................................ ................................ ................................ ....................  89 
67  SA.59152 | KWF FRAMEWORK GUIDELINE OF NOVEMBER  2020  ..............................  90 
68  SA.59153 | FINANCING GUIDELINE OF NOVEMBER  2020 ................................ .........  91 
69  SA.59930 AND SA.62288 | COVID -19; SUPPORT MEASURES BY CARINTHIA,  
UPPER AUSTRIA, STYRIA, TYROL AND VIENNA  ................................ ..............................  92 
70  SA.101893 | FINANCING GUIDELINE OF JANUARY  2022  ................................ .........  93 
71  SA.1018 95 AND SA.104324 | EXPANSION AND ADAPTATION OF THE KWF 
FRAMEWORK GUIDELINE OF JANUARY 2022  ................................ ................................ . 94 
72  DIRECTIVE FOR GRANTING OF REGIONAL FUNDING FOR THE IMPROVING OF  
THE ECOLOGICAL STATUS OF SURFACE WATER IN THE PROVINCE OF CARINTHIA  ........  95 
73  CARINTHIA FILM COMMISSION – CFC GUIDELINES AND SUBSIDY PROGRAM 
2019 -2020 -2021 AND CARIN THIA FILM COMMISSION – CFC GUIDELINES AND  
SUBSIDY PROGRAM 2022 -2023  ................................ ................................ .....................  97 
74  CARINTHIAN SUBSIDY PROGRAM FOR PUBLISHING COMPANIES 2021 AND 
CARINTHIAN SUBSIDY PROGRAM  FOR PUBLISHING COMPANIES 2022  .........................  99 
75  PROVINCE OF CARINTHIA GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR CULTURAL SUBSIDIES  ....... 101  
76  RECOVERY OF INCOMPATIBLE AID FROM AIRLINES RYANAIR, HLX AND TUIFLY 
CONCERNING AIRPORT KÄRNTEN  ................................ ................................ ................  102  
77  INVESTMENT PROGRAMME KÄRNTEN AIRPORT  ................................ .....................  104  
78  GUIDELINES OF THE PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT OF LOWER AUSTRIA FOR  
DAMAGES CAUSED BY NATURAL DISASTERS, N 564/B/20 04 ................................ ....... 106  
79  LOWER AUSTRIAN WATER MANAGEMENT FUND AID GUIDELINES 2017 - WATER 
ECOLOGY FOR ENTERPRISES IN COMPETITION  ................................ ...........................  107  
80  AID SCHEME OF THE LOWER AUSTRIAN FUNDS FOR ECONOMY AND TOURISM  
FOR INVESTMENT SUBSIDIES  ................................ ................................ ......................  108  
81  AID SCHEME OF THE LOWER AUSTRIAN FUNDS FOR ECONOMY AND TOURISM  
FOR RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT AND INNOVATION  ................................ ......................  109  
82  AID SCHEME OF THE LOWER AUSTRIAN FUNDS FOR EC ONOMY AND TOURISM  
FOR BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT  ................................ ................................ .....................  110  
83  AID SCHEME OF THE LOWER AUSTRIAN FUNDS FOR ECONOMY AND TOURISM  
FOR GUARANTEES FOR PARTICIPATION CAPITAL  ................................ ........................  111  
84  AID SCHEME OF THE LOWER AUSTRIAN FUNDS FOR ECONOMY AND TOURISM  
FOR GUARANTEES  ................................ ................................ ................................ ........  112  
85  AID SCHEME OF THE LOWER AUSTRIAN FUNDS FOR ECONOMY AND TOURISM  
FOR TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT  ................................ ................................ ................  113  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.1  
 
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  86  AID SCHEME OF THE LOWER AUSTRIAN FUNDS FOR ECONOMY AND TOURISM  
FOR TOURISTIC INFRASTRUCTURE  ................................ ................................ ..............  114  
87  AID SCHEME FOR LOWER AUSTRIAN AID FOR BUSINESS, TOURISM A ND 
TECHNOLOGY – REGIONAL FOCUS R&D  ................................ ................................ ....... 115  
88  AID SCHEME FOR LOWER AUSTRIAN AID FOR BUSINESS, TOURISM AND 
TECHNOLOGY – REGIONAL FOCUS INVESTMENT (BUSINESS AND TOURISM)  ..............  116  
89  AID SCHEME FOR LOWER AUSTRIAN AID FOR BUSINESS, TOURISM AND 
TECHNOLOGY – IMPULS PROGRAM INNOVATION (R&D AND INVESTMENT)  ................  117  
90  AID SCHEME FOR LOWER AUSTRIAN AID FOR BUSINESS, TOURISM AND 
TECHNOLOGY – IMPULS PROGRAM BUSINESS INVESTMENT  ................................ ........  118  
91  AID SCHEME FOR LOWER AUSTRIAN AID FOR BUSINESS, TOURISM AND 
TECHNOLOGY - IMPULS PROGRAM TOURISTIC INVESTMENT  ................................ ....... 119  
92  AID SCHEME FOR LOWER AUSTRIAN AID FOR BUSINESS, TOURISM AND 
TECHNOLOGY - IMPULS PROGRAM LOCAL AMENITIES  ................................ .................  120  
93  AID SCHEME OF THE LOWER AUSTRIAN FUNDS FOR ECON OMY AND TOURISM - 
COVID  ................................ ................................ ................................ ..........................  121  
94  LOWER AUSTRIAN WATER MANAGEMENT FUND AID GUIDELINES 2017 -  
WATER ECOLOGY FOR ENTERPRISES IN COMPETITION  ................................ ...............  122  
95  2021TC16RFCB004 - INTERREG VI -A BAYERN/DEUTSCHLAND - ÖSTERREICH  ....... 123  
96  2021TC16RFCB004  - INTERREG VI A BAYERN/DEUTSCHLAND - ÖSTERREICH  ....... 124  
97  2021TC16RFCB004 - INTERREG VI A BAYERN/DEUTSCHLAND - ÖSTERREICH  ....... 125  
98  2021TC16RFCB004 - INTERREG VI -A BAYERN/DEUTSCHLAND - ÖSTERREICH  ....... 126  
99  2021TC16RFCB004 - INTERREG VI -A BAYERN/DEUTSCHLAND - ÖSTERREICH  ....... 127  
100  2021TC16RFCB004 - INTERREG VI -A BAYERN/DEUTSCHLAND - ÖSTERREICH  ..... 128  
101  PROGRAM OF INNOVATION AND GROWTH FOR TOURISM 2023 (IWT)  ................  129  
102  UPPER AUSTRIAN PROGRAMME TO SUPPORT TOURIST INFRASTRUCTURE FOR  
THE PERIOD FROM 1.7.2015 TO 31.12.2023  
(DIRECTIVE ON INFRASTRUCTURE 2015)  ................................ ................................ .... 130  
103  AID TO MAKE GOOD THE DAMAGE CAUSED BY CERTAIN NATURAL DISASTERS  .... 131  
104  UPPER AUSTRIAN PROGRAMME TO SUPPORT INNOVATIVE SKILLS FOR SME  ...... 132  
105  UPPER AUSTRIAN PROGRAM TO PROMOTE CONSULTING/INVESTMENTS/  
FURTHER TRAINING IN THE DIGITAL QUALIFICATION NETWORK COMPETENCE &  
IT SECURITY  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................  133  
106  GUIDELINES ON AID FOR ECOLOGICAL MEASURES UNDER THE WATER  
FRAMEWORK DIRECTIVE FOR ENTERPRISES ................................ ................................  134  
107  GUIDELINES ON AID TO UPPER AUSTRIA INDUSTRY FOR ENVIRONMENTAL 
PROTECTION MEASURES. & GUIDELINES ON AID FOR ENVIRONMENTAL  
PROTECTION MEASURES IN UPPER AUSTRIAN INDUSTRY SECTOR  ..............................  135  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.1  
 
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  108  BREITBANDAUSBAU IN OBERÖSTERREICH, NGA BROADBAND PROJECT IN  
UPPER AUSTRIA  ................................ ................................ ................................ ...........  138  
109  EMPTY PIPING FUNDING FOR ULTRAFAST BREITBAND GLASFASER INTERNET 
(FTTH/FTTB)  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................  139  
110  UPPER AUSTRIAN PROGRAMME TO SUPPORT ECONOMIC TECHNICAL RESEARCH, 
TECHNOLOGIC DEVELOP MENT AND INNOVATION IN UPPER AUSTRIAN RESEARCH 
INSTITUTES  ................................ ................................ ................................ .................  140  
111  DIRECTIVE TO TECHNOLOGY COOPERATION PROMOTION PROGRAM OF THE  
STATE OF UPPER AUSTRIA  ................................ ................................ ...........................  141  
112  DIRECTIVE ON THE PROMOTION OF ECONOMIC - TECHNOLOGICAL RESEARCH, 
TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT AND INNOVATION IN UPPER AUSTRIA (FTI - OÖ 
COOPERATION FFG)  ................................ ................................ ................................ ..... 142  
113  UPPER AUSTRIAN PROGRAMME FOR INNOVATION AND ECONOMIC GROWTH  ..... 143  
114  COMPANY IGJ-GUIDELINES 2014 – 2020; SA.43407; PROLONGED UNTIL 
DECEMBER  31, 2022; SA.61304  ................................ ................................ ....................  144  
115  FUNDING PROGRAMME FOR STRENGTHENING RESEARCH AND  
TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT (R&D -COOPERATIONS); SA.48529; PROLONGED  
UNTIL DECEMBER  31, 2022; SA.61305  ................................ ................................ .........  145  
116  DIGITALIZATION OFFENSIVE FOR THE ECONOMY OF SALZBURG; SA.52529  ........  147  
117  CONSTRUCTION OF AN 6 SEATER CHAIRLIFT INCLUDING NEW  
ADMINISTRATION AND TICKET OFFICE BUILDING (SA.63293) & AD HOC SUBSIDY 
ACCORDING TO ART. 25 GBER, SALZBURG – 5 G MOBIS SIMULATION AND  
APPLICATION OF 5 G DATA IN FUTURE ORIENTED MOBILITY (SA.63101)  ...................  148  
118  BIOMASS – LOCAL HEATING  ................................ ................................ ................  149  
119  TYROLEAN ECONOMIC PROMOTION PROGRAMME - IMPULSE PACKAGE  
(SA.39453)  ................................ ................................ ................................ ..................  150  
120  TYROLEAN INFRASTRUCTURE SUBSIDY PROGRAMME - INFRASTRUCTURAL 
IMPROVEMENTS IN SMALL AND SMALLEST SKIING AREAS  ................................ ..........  152  
121  TYROLEAN  SPECIAL SUBSIDY PROGRAMME LECHTAL -REUTTE  .............................  153  
122  SUBSIDY GUIDELINE INFRASTRUCTURE SUBSIDY OF THE PROVINCE OF  
TYROL – LOCAL HEATI NG PLANT  ................................ ................................ ..................  154  
123  TYROLEAN SUBSIDY GUIDELINE - SUBSIDY OF ENERGY SAVING MEASURES  
AND RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES UNDER THE TYROLEAN ECONOMIC  
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME  ................................ ................................ ........................  155  
124  TYROLEAN GUIDELINE FOR THE SUBSIDY OF CULTURE – CULTURAL  
INITIATIVES (SA.47219 (2017/X))  ................................ ................................ .............  157  
125  TYROLEAN GUIDELINE FOR THE SUBSIDY OF CULTURE – PERFORMING ARTS 
(SA.47220 (2017/X))  ................................ ................................ ................................ .. 158  
126  TYROLEAN SPECIAL SUBSIDY PROGRAMME FOR PLANNING ASSOCIATION 9 
"OBERES UND OBERSTES GERICHT"  ................................ ................................ ............  159  
127  SUBSIDY GUIDELINE REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT TYROL 2014 -2020  .....................  161  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.1  
 
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  128  TYROLEAN SPECIAL SUBSIDY PROGRAMME FOR THE REGION NATURA  
2000 ISEL  ................................ ................................ ................................ ....................  162  
129  TYROLEAN ECONOMIC PROMOTION PROGRAMME - IMPULSE PACKAGE  
(SA.49368)  ................................ ................................ ................................ ..................  164  
130  TYROLEAN GUIDELINE FOR THE SUBSIDY OF CULTURE – ADULT EDUCATION 
(SA.49936 (2017/X))  ................................ ................................ ................................ .. 166  
131  TYROLEAN GUIDELINE FOR THE SUBSIDY OF CULTURE – LIBRARIANSHIP 
(SA.4993 7 (2017/X))  ................................ ................................ ................................ .. 168  
132  TYROLEAN SPECIAL SUBSIDY PROGRAMME FOR PLANNING ASSOCIATION 12 
"PITZTAL"  ................................ ................................ ................................ ....................  170  
133  TYROLEAN  DIGITIZATION SUBSIDY PROGRAMME ( SA.50461 (2018/X))  ............  172  
134  TYROLEAN GUIDELINE FOR THE SUBSIDY OF CULTURE – LITERATURE  
(SA.51068 (2018/X))  ................................ ................................ ................................ .. 174  
135  TYROLEAN TOURISM SUBSIDY PROGRAMME ( SA.52392 (2018/X))  .....................  176  
136  TYROLEAN GUIDELINE FOR THE SUBSIDY OF CULTURE – MEMORY CULTURE 
(SA.52860 (2019/X))  ................................ ................................ ................................ .. 178  
137  COVID -19: SUPPORT MEASURES BY THE STATES (LÄNDER) OF CARINTHIA,  
UPPER AUSTRIA, STYRIA, TYROL AND VIENNA UNDER THE TEMPORARY  
FRAMEWORK FOR STATE AID MEASURES TO SUPPORT THE ECONOMY IN THE  
CURRENT COVID -19 OUTBREAK ( SA.57148 (2020/N))  ................................ ................  180  
138  TYROLEAN TOURISM SUBSIDY PROGRAMME ( SA.57482 (2020/X))  .....................  182  
139  TYROLEAN ECONOMI C PROMOTION PROGRAMME - IMPULSE PACKAGE  
(SA.58346)  ................................ ................................ ................................ ..................  184  
140  TYROLEAN SMALL -SIZED ENTERPRISE SUBSIDY PROGRAMME  
(SA.58347 (2020/X))  ................................ ................................ ................................ .. 186  
141  TYROLEAN DIG ITIZATION SUBSIDY PROGRAMME  ................................ ...............  187  
142  COVID -19: SUPPORT MEASURES BY THE STATES (LÄNDER) OF CARINTHIA,  
UPPER AUSTRIA, STYRIA, TYROL AND VIENNA UNDER THE TEMPORARY F RAMEWORK 
FOR STATE AID MEASURES TO SUPPORT THE ECONOMY IN THE CURRENT COVID -19 
OUTBREAK ( SA.58385 (2020/N))  ................................ ................................ ................  189  
143  DIGITAL.TIROL – SME-SUBSIDY PROGRAMME ( SA.5984 0 (2020/X))  ..................  191  
144  TYROLEAN TOURISM SUBSIDY PROGRAMME ( SA.59841)  ................................ ..... 193  
145  TYROLEAN GUIDELINE FOR THE SUBSIDY OF CULTURE – FINE ARTS AND 
ARCHITECTURE  ................................ ................................ ................................ ............  195  
146  COVID -19: SUPPORT MEASURES BY THE STATES (LÄNDER) OF CARINTHIA,  
UPPER AUSTRIA, STYRIA, TYROL AND VIENNA UNDER THE TEMPORARY FRAMEWORK 
FOR STATE AID MEASURES TO SUPPORT THE ECONOMY IN THE CURRENT COVID -19 
OUTBREAK ( SA.60290 (2020/N))  ................................ ................................ ................  197  
147  TYROLEAN ECONOMIC PROMOTION PROGRAMME - IMPULSE PACKAGE  
(SA.61845)  ................................ ................................ ................................ ..................  199  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.1  
 
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  148  TYROLEAN SMA LL-SIZED ENTERPRISE SUBSIDY PROGRAMME ( SA.61846)  .........  201  
149  TYROLEAN PROMOTION OF LOCAL HEATING SUPPLY BASED ON RENEWABLE 
ENERGY SOURCES AND ON THE BASIS OF INDUSTR IAL AND COMMERCIAL WASTE  
HEAT PROCESSES, PROLONGATION  ................................ ................................ .............  203  
150  TYROL, IMPROVEMENT OF INFRASTRUCTURE OFFERS IN SMALLEST, SMALL  
AND MEDIUM -SIZED SKIING AREAS; PROLONGATION  ................................ .................  205  
151  TYROLEAN PROMOTION OF ENERGY -SAVING MEAS URES AND RENEWABLE  
ENERGY SOURCES  ................................ ................................ ................................ ........  207  
152  TYROLEAN DIGITIZATION SUBSIDY PROGRAMME, PROLONGATION  
(SA.61853)  ................................ ................................ ................................ ..................  209  
153  TYROLEAN SPECIAL SUBSIDY PROGRAMME FOR THE REGION NATURA 2000  
ISEL, PROLONGATION  ................................ ................................ ................................ .. 211  
154  TYROLEAN SPECIAL SUBSI DY PROGRAMME FOR PLANNING ASSOCIATION 9 
"OBERES UND OBERSTES GERICHT"; PROLONGATION  ................................ .................  213  
155  TYROLEAN SPECIAL SUBSIDY PROGRAMME LECHTAL -REUTTE  .............................  215  
156  TYROLEAN SPECIAL SUBSIDY PROGRAMME FOR PLANNING ASSOCIATION 12 
"PITZTAL", PROLONGATION  ................................ ................................ ........................  217  
157  TYROLEAN GUIDELINE FOR THE SUBSIDY OF CULTURE – FOLK CULTURE  ............  219  
158  TYROLEAN GUIDELINE FOR THE SUBSIDY OF CULTURE – MUSIC  .........................  220  
159  TYROLEAN GUIDELINE FOR THE SUBSIDY OF CULTURE - MUSEUMS  ....................  222  
160  TYROLEAN GUIDELINE FOR THE SUBSIDY OF CULTURE – CULTURAL  
INITIATIVES ( SA.62330)  ................................ ................................ .............................  223  
161  TYROLEAN GUIDELINE FOR THE SUBSIDY OF CULTURE – PERFORMING ARTS 
(SA.62331)  ................................ ................................ ................................ ..................  225  
162  TYROLEAN  GUIDELINE FOR THE SUBSIDY OF CULTURE – ADULT EDUCATION 
(SA.62337)  ................................ ................................ ................................ ..................  227  
163  TYROLEAN GUIDELINE FOR THE SUBSIDY OF CULTURE – LIBRARIANSHIP 
(SA.62338)  ................................ ................................ ................................ ..................  229  
164  TYROLEAN GUIDELINE FOR THE SUBSIDY OF CULTURE – LITERATURE  
(SA.62339)  ................................ ................................ ................................ ..................  231  
165  TYROLEAN GUIDELINE FOR THE SUBSIDY OF CULTURE – MEMORY CULTURE 
(SA.62340)  ................................ ................................ ................................ ..................  233  
166  SUBSIDY GUIDELINE REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT TYROL 2014 -2020,  
PROLONGATION  ................................ ................................ ................................ ...........  235  
167  COVID -19: SUPPORT MEASURES BY THE STATES (LÄNDER) OF CARINTHIA,  
UPPER AUSTRIA, STYRIA, TYROL AND VIENNA UNDER THE TEMPORARY FRAMEWORK 
FOR S TATE AID MEASURES TO SUPPORT THE ECONOMY IN THE CURRENT COVID -19 
OUTBREAK ( SA.63692)  ................................ ................................ ................................  237  
168  TYROLEAN SPECIAL SUBSIDY PROGRAMME FOR PLANNING ASSOCIATION  9 
"OBERE S UND OBERSTES GERICHT"  ................................ ................................ ............  239  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.1  
 
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  169  TYROLEAN GUIDELINE FOR THE SUBSIDY OF CULTURE – PERFORMING ARTS 
(SA.100603 (2021/X))  ................................ ................................ ................................  241  
170  TYROLEAN GUIDELINE FOR THE SUBSIDY OF CULTURE – CULTURAL  
INITIATIVES (SA.101038 (2021/X))  ................................ ................................ ...........  243 
171  TYROLEAN ECONOMIC PROMOTION PROGRAMME – IMPULSE PACKAGE  
(SA.101757)  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................  245  
172  TYROLEAN PROMOTION OF LOCAL HEATING SUPPLY BASED ON RENEWABLE 
ENERGY SOURCES AND  ON THE BASIS OF INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL WASTE  
HEAT PROCESSES  ................................ ................................ ................................ .........  247  
173  DIGITAL.TIROL – SME-SUBSIDY PROGRAMME (SA.101761)  ................................  249  
174  TYROLEAN TOURISM SUBSIDY PROGRAMME ( SA.101762)  ................................ ... 251  
175  TYROLEAN INFRASTRUCTURE SUBSIDY PROGRAMME - INFRASTRUCTURAL 
IMPROVEMENTS IN SMALL AND SMALLEST SKIING AREAS  ................................ ..........  253  
176  TYROLEAN DIGITIZATION SUBSIDY PROGRAMME (SA.101766)  ..........................  255  
177  TYROLEAN SMALL -SIZED ENTERPRISE SUBSIDY PROGRAMME (SA.101767)  ....... 257  
178  TYROLEAN PROMOTION OF ENERGY -SAVING MEASURES AND RENEWABLE  
ENERGY SOURCES; PROLONGATION  ................................ ................................ ............  259  
179  SUBSIDY GUIDELINE REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT TYROL 2014 -2020  .....................  261  
180  FUNDING GUIDELINES FOR AQUATIC ECOLOGY FOR COMPETITION  
PARTICIPANTS 2022, TYROL  ................................ ................................ ........................  263  
181  BBA2030: OPENNET TOP UP FUNDING, TYROL  ................................ .....................  265  
182  GUIDELINE FOR TOP -UP FUNDING OF OPERATIONAL RESEARCH AND 
DEVELOPMENT, RICHTLINIE ZUR TOP -UP FÖRDERUNG BETRIEBLICHER  
FORSCHUNG UND ENTWICKLUNG SA.61137 (2021/X)  ................................ .................  267  
183  SUBSIDIES FOR RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT (INFRASTRUCTURE AND R&D 
PROJECTS IN RESEARCH FACILITIES). FTI -INFRASTRUKTURRICHTLINIE;  
SA.43994 (2015/X)  ................................ ................................ ................................ ..... 268  
184  PROGRAMME FOR BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT IN VORARLBERG 2014 -2020 - 
WIRTSCHAFTS FÖRDERUNGSPROGRAMM VORARLBERG 2014 –2020; SA.38520  
(2014/X)  ................................ ................................ ................................ .....................  269  
185  PROGRAMME FOR BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT - 
WIRTSCHAFTSSTRUKTURFÖRDERUNG; SA.61147 (2021/X)  ................................ ........  270  
186  PROGRAMME FOR BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT - 
WIRTSCHAFTSSTRUKTURFÖRDERUNG; SA.101507 (2022/X)  ................................ ...... 271  
187  SUPPORTING LOCAL SUPPLY AND ECONOMIC COMMUNITIES AND, FÖ RDERUNG  
DER NAHVERSORGUNG SOWIE WIRTSCHAFTS - UND WERBEGEMEINSCHAFTEN;   
SA.39433 (2014/X)  ................................ ................................ ................................ ..... 272  
188  GUIDELINE FOR THE PROMOTION OF YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS - 
JUNGUNTERNEHMERFÖRDERUNG; SA.61139 (2021/X)  ................................ ...............  273  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.1  
 
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  189  PROGRAMME FOR SMALL BUSINESSES - KLEINGEWERBEFÖRDERUNG;  
SA.61145 (2021/X)  ................................ ................................ ................................ ..... 274  
190  PROGRAMME FOR SMALL BUSINESSES - KLEINGEWERBEFÖRDERUNG; 
SA.10143 1(2022/X)  ................................ ................................ ................................ .... 275  
191  GUIDELINE FOR THE PROMOTION OF CONSULTING - RICHTLINIE ZUR 
BERATUNGSFÖRDERUNG; SA.61136 (2021/X)  ................................ .............................  276  
192  GUIDELINE FOR THE PROMOTION OF CONSULTING - RICHTLINIE ZUR 
BERATUNGSFÖRDERUNG; SA.101429 (2022/X)  ................................ ...........................  277  
193  PROGRAMME FOR TOURISM DEVELOPMENT IN VORARLBERG 2014 -2020 - 
TOURISMUSFÖRDERUNGSPROGRAMM VORARLBERG 2014 –2020; SA.39432  
(2014/X)  ................................ ................................ ................................ .....................  278  
194  GUIDELINE QUALITY IMPROVEMENT OF ACCOMMODATION; 2021 -  
RICHTLINIE QUALTITÄTSVERBESSERUNG BEHERBERGUNG; SA.61133 (2021/X)  ........  279  
195  GUIDELINE QUALITY IMPROVEMENT OF ACCOMMODATION; 2022 -  
RICHTLINIE QUALTITÄTSVERBESSERUNG BEHERBERGUNG 2022;  
SA.101430 (2022/X)  ................................ ................................ ................................ ... 280  
196  GUIDELINE QUALITY IMPROVEMENT FOR CATERING ESTABLISHMENTS; 2021 - 
RICHTLINIE QUALTITÄTSVERBESSERUNG GASTRONOMIE 2021;  
SA.61228 (2021/X)  ................................ ................................ ................................ ..... 281  
197  GUIDELINE QUALITY IMPROVEM ENT FOR CATERING ESTABLISHMENTS; 2022 - 
RICHTLINIE QUALTITÄTSVERBESSERUNG GASTRONOMIE 2022;  
SA.101427 (2022/X)  ................................ ................................ ................................ ... 282  
198  GUIDELINE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF REGIONAL SPORTS AND LEISURE 
FACILITIES - RICHTLINIE ZUR ERRICHTUNG VON REGIONALEN SPORT - UND 
FREIZEITANLAGEN; SA.611465 (2021/X)  ................................ ................................ .... 283  
199  MULTIFUNCTIONAL LEISURE INFRASTRUCTURE IN LATERNS/VORARLBERG, 
MULTIFUNKTIONALE FREIZEITINFRASTRUKTUR IN LATERNS/ VORARLBERG;  
SA.46695 (2016/X)  ................................ ................................ ................................ ..... 284  
200  PROMOTING THE GREENING OF COMMERCIAL FREIGHT TRANSPORT -  
FÖRDERUNG DER ÖKOLOGISIERUNG DES GEWERBLICHEN GÜTERVERKEHRS,  
SA.61148 (2021/X)  ................................ ................................ ................................ ..... 285  
201  PROMOTING TH E GREENING OF COMMERCIAL FREIGHT TRANSPORT -  
FÖRDERUNG DER ÖKOLOGISIERUNG DES GEWERBLICHEN GÜTERVERKEHRS,  
SA.101432 (2022/X)  ................................ ................................ ................................ ... 286  
202  GUIDELINES FOR ENERGY -SAVI NG MEASURES AND RENEWABLE ENERGY  
SOURCES FOR SME'S, FÖRDERUNGSRICHTLINIEN ENERGIESPARMAßNAHMEN UND 
ERNEUERBARE ENERGIETRÄGER IN KMU; SA.61488 (2021/X)  ................................ .... 287  
203  GUIDELINES FOR ENERGY -SAVING MEASURES AND RENEWABLE ENERGY  
SOURCES FOR SME'S, FÖRDERUNGSRICHTLINIEN ENERGIESPARMAßNAHMEN UND 
ERNEUERBARE ENERGIETRÄGER IN KMU  2022;  SA.101433 (2022/X)  .........................  288  
204  THREE CREDIT LINE AGREEMENTS BETWEEN WIENER STADTWERKE GMBH  
AND THE CITY OF VIENNA (SA.105348)  ................................ ................................ ....... 289  
205  FUNDING OF ELECTRICITY PRODUCTION FROM RENEWABLE ENERGY  
SOURCES AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROGRAMS  ................................ ..........................  290  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.1  
 
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  206  SUPPORT OF THE PRODUCTION OF ELECTRICITY FROM RENEWABLE  
SOURCES  ................................ ................................ ................................ ......................  292  
207  TOP-TOURISMUS -IMPULS 2014 -2020 (PROLONGED AND EXPIRED  
31ST OF MARCH  2023)  ................................ ................................ ................................ .. 297  
208  A) GUARANTEES FOR INVESTMENT LOANS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE 
GUARANTEE GUIDELINES OF THE OÖ KGG – SA.64018  
        B) RESTRUCTURING GUARANTEE  SCHEME FOR SMALL UNDERTAKINGS IN 
DIFFICULTY IN UPPER AUSTRIA – SA.40965  
        C) RESTRUCTURING GUARANTEE SCHEME FOR SMALL UNDERTAKINGS IN 
DIFFICULTY IN UPPER AUSTRIA – SA.64197  ................................ ...............................  298  
209  TELEVISION FUND - EU/STATE AID DECISION: SA.60146 AND SA.63495  ............  300  
210  NON-COMMERCIAL BROADCASTING FUND - EU/STATE AID DECISION:  
SA.54 361, SA.100332 AND SA.103562  ................................ ................................ .........  301  
211  PRIVATE BROADCASTING FUND - EU/STATE AID DECISION: SA.54815 AND 
SA.100330  ................................ ................................ ................................ ...................  302  
212  FUND FOR DIGITALISATION - EU/STATE AID DECISION N 622/2003  .................  303  
213  AID FOR DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION OF PUBLISHING - EU/STATE AID  
DECISION: SA.62555 AND SA.64221  ................................ ................................ ............  305  
214  SA.41100 - SPECIAL GUIDELINES FOR THE PROGRAMME OF A ID FOR  
INNOVATIVE COMBINED TRANSPORT FOR 2015 -2020  ................................ .................  306  
215  SA.60132 (2021/N) PROLONGATION OF THE PROGRAMME FOR SUPPORT OF 
INVESTMENTS IN COMBINED FREIGHT TRANSPO RT ................................ ....................  308  
216  GUIDELINE OF THE STYRIAN BUSINESS PROMOTION AGENCY; 
GZ: ABT12 -47334/2014 -9 FROM 26.11.2020 AND GZ: ABT12 -47334/2014 -11 FROM 
03.02.2022 AND GZ: ABT12 -47334/2014 -13 FROM 15.12.2022 - RICHTLINIE FÜR  
DIE STEIRISCHE WIRTSCHAFTSFÖRDERUNG , GZ: ABT12 -47334/2014 -9 VOM  
26.11.2020 UND GZ: ABT12 -47334/2014 -11 VOM 03.02.2022 UND GZ: 
ABT12 -47334/2014 -13 VOM 15.12.2022  ................................ ................................ ..... 310  
217  A.     RICHTLINIE K -REGIO 2014 -2021_SUBSIDY PROGRAM REGIONAL  
COMPETENCE PROJECTS_2020  
        B.     RICHTLINIE FÖRDERUNG VON PROJEKTEN AUS F&E IM HEALTH  HUB – 
TIROL_SUBSIDY PROGRAM RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT HEALTH HUB TIROL  
        C.     FÖRDERUNG VON PROJEKTEN AUS F&E IM  HEALTH HUB TIROL,  
MÄRZ 2022 - SUBSIDY PROGRAM RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT HEALTH HUB 
TIROL_MARCH  2022  ................................ ................................ ................................ .... 311  
218  GUIDELINES CONCERNING THE GRANTING OF NON -REPAYABLE SUBSIDIES TO 
ENTERPRISES IN THE FIELDS OF TRADE AND INDUSTRY ACCORDING TO THE  
ECONOMIC PROMOTION ACT 1994 ( AKTIONSRICHTLINIE "INVESTITI ONSBEIHILFEN – 
GEWERBE/INDUSTRIE; RAHMENRICHTLINIE FÜR DIE WIRTSCHAFTSFÖRDERUNG  
DES LANDES BURGENLAND) 2017 -2020  ................................ ................................ ....... 314  
219  GUIDELINES CONCERNING THE GRANTING OF RE SEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT 
PROJECTS ( BEIHILFEN FÜR FORSCHUNGS UND ENTWICKLUNGSVORHABEN) 
(2015 -2020)  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................  316  
220  GUIDELINES CONCERNING THE GRANTING OF NON -REPAYABLE SUBSIDIES TO 
ENTERPRISES IN THE FIELDS OF TRADE AND INDUSTRY ACCORDING TO THE  
ECONOMIC PROMOTION ACT 1994 ( AKTIONSRICHTLINIE INVESTITIONSBEIHILFEN – G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.1  
 
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  GEWERBE/INDUSTRIE; RAHMENRICHTLINIE FÜR DIE WIRTSCHAF TSFÖRDERUNG  
DES LANDES BURGENLAND) 2021 -2023  ................................ ................................ ....... 318  
221  GUIDELINES CONCERNING THE GRANTING OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT 
PROJECTS (BEIHILFEN FÜR FORSCHUNGS - UND ENTWI CKLUNGSVORHABEN) 
(2021 -2023)  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................  320  
222  GUIDELINES CONCERNING THE GRANTING OF PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS 
(AKTIONSRICHTLINIE FÜR DIE FÖRDERUNG VON PHOTOVOLTAIKANLAGEN)  .............  322  
223  GUIDELINES CONCERNING THE GRANTING OF LOANS, GUARANTEES, EQUITY OR 
NON-REPAYABLE SUBSIDIES TO COMPANIES IN BURGENLAND ( AKTIONSRICHTLINIE 
"MAßNAHMEN DES LAND ES BURGENLAND ZUR STÄRKUNG DER WIRTSCHAFTLICHEN 
ENTWICKLUNG VON BURGENLÄNDISCHEN BETRIEBEN" ) ................................ ............  324  
224  FORSCHUNG/18 –21 - RESEARCH/18 –21 ................................ ..............................  326  
225  FORSCHUNG/18 –21+ - RESEARCH/18 –21+ ................................ .........................  327  
226  FORSCHUNG/18 –21+/VERLÄNGERT BIS 23 - RESEARCH/18 –21+/EXT.  
UNTIL 23  ................................ ................................ ................................ ......................  328  
227  INNOVATION/18 – 21 - INNOVATION/18 – 21 ................................ ....................  329  
228  INNOVATION/18 –21+ - INNOVATION/18 – 21+ ................................ .................  330  
229  INNOVATION/18 –21+ VERLÄNGERT BIS 23 - INNOVATION/18 –21+ EXT.  
UNTIL 23  ................................ ................................ ................................ ......................  331  
230  "SHARED RESEARCH FACILITIES – STRATEGISCHER AUF - UND AUSBAU VON 
FORSCH UNGSINFRASTRUKTURZENTREN MIT DEM SCHWERPUNKT DER GEMEINSAMEN 
NUTZUNG DURCH WIRTSCHAFT UND WISSENSCHAFT" 01.12.2014 - 31.12.2015  - 
SHARED RESEARCH FACILITIES' STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT AND EXPANSION OF 
RESEARCH INFRASTRUCTURE CENTERS FOCUSING ON JOINT UTILISATION BY THE 
SCIENTIFIC AND BUSINESS COMMUNITY  ................................ ................................ .... 332  
231  SHARED FACILITIES/18 – 20+ ................................ ................................ .............  333  
232  SHARED FACILITIES/21  ................................ ................................ .......................  334  
233  STANDORTINITIATIVE 2015 - LOCATION INITIATIVE 2015  ................................  335  
234  STANDORTINITIATIVE 18 -22 - LOCATION INITIATIVE 18 -22 ..............................  336  
235  WIENDIGI TAL/21 - VIENNA DIGITAL/21  ................................ ............................  337  
236  WIENDIGITAL/19 – 21 - VIENNA DIGITAL/19 – 21 ................................ .............  338  
237  WIENDIGITAL/19 – 21 VERLÄNGERT BIS 23 - VIENNA DIGITAL/19 – 21 EXT. 
UNTIL  23 ................................ ................................ ................................ ......................  339  
238  INNOVA TE4VIENNA II/21  ................................ ................................ ....................  340  
239  AID FOR THE PROVISION OF CERTAIN (COMBINED) TRANSPORT SERVICES  
BY RAIL IN AUSTRIA [SA. 48390 (2017/N)] – (2021)  ................................ .................  341  
240  THE AID FOR THE PROVISION OF CERTAIN (COMBINED) TRANSPORT  
SERVICES BY RAIL IN AUSTRIA [SA. 48390 (2017/N)] – (2022)  ................................  344  
 
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  1  FEDERAL GUIDELINE "QUALIFICATION PROMOTION FOR EMPLOYEES"  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Aid scheme – Bundesrichtlinie "Qualifizierungsförderung für Beschäftigte " (QBN ). 
Federal guideline "qualification promotion for employees" . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Training aid . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Arbeitsmarktservice  on behalf and for the account of the Republic of Austria ; 
§ 34 Arbeitsmarktservicegesetz (AMSG) . 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided).  
Subsidies are provided to enterprises in all sectors according to the conditions laid dow n in the above 
mentioned aid scheme "QBN". 
7. Annual amount of the s ubsidy  
Annual amount:  
2021: EUR  5.446.957  
2022: EUR  5.864.414  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
Date of inception : 2015 
At present : 31.12.2023  
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  2  SA.44136 INVESTMENT AID FOR ENERGY EFFICIENT DISTRICT HEATING AND COOLING 
(ART. 46)  & SA.61203 INVESTMENT AID FOR ENERGY EFFICIENT DISTRICT HEATING AND 
COOLING (ART. 46)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
SA.44136 Investment aid for energy efficient district heating and cooling (Art. 46) and 
SA.61203 Inv estment aid for energy efficient district heating and cooling (Art. 46).  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022. 
Expenditures 2021 : EUR  4.163 Mio. (thereof EUR 3.045 Mio . SA.44136; EUR 1.118 Mio . SA.61203)  
Expenditures 2022 : EUR  1.219 Mio. (SA.61203)  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Environmental protection and energy saving . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Federal Ministry for Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology 
(BMK), WKLG . 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Direct grant for investments . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Energy supply companies ; 35%/50% of eligible investment costs . 
7. Subsidy per unit  
Average subsidy per unit:  
2021: EUR  0.23 Mio.  
2022: EUR  0.17 Mio.  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
One-time non -refundable investment grant . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Not applicable . 
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  3  NPO SUPPORT FUNDS (REGISTERED SA.103640 (2022/X)) AND PRECEDING SCHEMES  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
NPO Support Funds, (registered SA.103640 (2022/X)) and preceding schemes . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Aid for culture and heritage conservation and compensation scheme for the loss of revenue caused 
by the spread of the pathogen SARS -CoV-2 and the disease COVID -19 for non -profit organisations.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Austria Wirtschaftsservice GmbH ; NPO Fund Guideline Ordinance by Federal Ministry for the Arts, 
Culture, the Civil Service and  Sport . 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Beneficiaries : non-profit organisations ; 
Mechanism of granting : Individual applications;  
Fluctuating amount per unit, determined by : evaluation of certain costs incurred during the 
COVID 19-Crisis . 
7. Subsidy per unit  
Average grant per unit : € 49,297.76  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
State Aid Scheme, current version from 2021 to 2023 . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Not available . 
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  4  COVID 19: COMPENSATION SCHEME: DIRECTIVE FOR FIXED COST SUBSIDIES FOR 
ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES OF NON -PROFIT -ORGANISATIONS (REGISTERED SA.101232 AND 
PRECEDING SCHEMES)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
COVID 19: C ompensation scheme : Directive for fixed cost subsidies for economic 
activities of Non -Profit -Organisations (registered SA.101232 and preceding schemes) . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Mitigation of the loss of income caused by the spread o f the pathogen SARS -CoV-2 and the COVID -19 
disease caused by it by providing grants . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Austria Wirtschaftsservice GmbH . 
Ordinance by Federal Ministry of Arts, Culture, Public Service and Sport . 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Beneficiaries : Non-profit Organisations ; 
Mechanism of granting : Individual applications;  
Fluctuating amount per unit, determined by : evaluation of certain costs incurred during the 
COVID 19-Crisis . 
7. Subsidy per unit  
Average grant per unit : € 81,471.97  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
State Aid Scheme, until 30.06.2022 . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Not available . 
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  5  AWS - GUARANTEE SCHEME, GUIDELINES BY FEDERAL MI NISTRY OF FINANCE 
RICHTLINIE FÜR GUARANTEES BY AUSTRIA WIRTSCHAFTSSERVICE GMBH ACCORDING 
TO GARANTIEGESETZ 1977  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Aws - Guarantee scheme, Guidelines by Federal Ministry of Finance Richtlinie für 
Guarantees by Austria Wirtschaft sservice GmbH according to Garantiegesetz 1977 . 
(registered SA.104488) and preceding scheme . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Regional, SME, R&D&I as well as environmental aid /support to project f inancing . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Austria Wirtschaftsservice GmbH /Federal Law on Guarantees,  
Guidelines by Federal Ministry of Finance . 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Guarantee . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Beneficiaries : all kind of enterprises or companies;  
Mechanism of granting : application via intermediary bank ; decision b y management board;  
Fluctuating amount per unit, determined by : financing needs, project assessment and limits 
according to EU state aid rules.  
7. Subsidy per unit  
Average Guarantee per unit : € 1,902,529.82 (gross grant equivalent : € 160,716.90) . 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
State Aid Scheme, current version from 2022 to 2025 . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Not available . 
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  6  AUSTRIAN GUARANTEE SCHEME ON BRIDGE LOANS UNDER THE TEMPORARY 
FRAMEWORK FOR STATE AID MEASURES TO SUPPORT THE ECONOMY IN THE CURRENT 
COVID -19 OUTBREAK (REGISTERED SA.101115 AND PRECEDING SCHEME)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Austrian guarantee scheme on bri dge loans under the Temporary Framework for State aid 
measures to support the economy in the current COVID -19 outbreak 
(registered  SA.101115 and preceding scheme) . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Aid for SMEs and LEs /aims to ensure that sufficient liquidity remains available in the market to 
counter the damage inflicted upon undertakings impacted by the outbreak and to preserve the 
continuity of economic activity during and after the outbre ak. 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Austria Wirtschaftsservice GmbH, Österreichische Hotel - und Tourismusbank GmbH /Federal Law on 
SME-Promotion;  
Guidelines by Federal Ministry of Science, Research and Economy . 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Guarantee . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Beneficiaries : small medium and large sized companies, all economic sectors ; 
Mechanism of granting : application via intermediary bank -decision b y management board;  
Fluctuating amount per unit, determined by : financing needs, project assessment and limits 
according to EU state aid rules.  
7. Subsidy per unit  
Average guarantee per unit : € 199,029.06 (gross grant equivalent : € 127,218.60) . 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
State Aid Scheme , until 30.06.2022 . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Not available . 
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  7  GUARANTEES BY AWS ACCORDING TO SME PROMOTION ACT , GUARANTEE SCHEME BY 
FEDERAL MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND ECONOMY (REGISTERED SA.102148)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Guarantees by AWS  according to SME Promotion Act , 
Guarantee Scheme by Federal Ministry of Labour and Economy (registered SA.102148) . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022. 
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  
Austria Wirtschaftsservice GmbH /Federal Law on SME -Promotion . 
Guidelines by Federal Ministry of Labour and Economy . 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Guarantee . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Beneficiaries : small and medium sized companies/SME, all economic sectors, excluding tourism ; 
Mechanism of granting : application via intermediary bank ; decision b y management board;  
Fluctuating amount per unit, determi ned by : financing needs, project assessment and limits 
according to EU state aid rules.  
7. Subsidy per unit  
Average guarantee per unit : € 308,007.93 (gross grant equivalent : € 26,444.76) . 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
State Aid Scheme, current version from until 30 .06.2024 . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Not available . 
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  8  AWS GUIDELINES FOR GRANTS FROM FUNDS OF THE NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR 
RESEARCH, TECHNOLOGY AND DEVELOPMENT (NFTE RICHTLINIE) (REGISTERED 
SA.100650) AND PRECEDING SCHEME  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Aws Guidelines for Grants from Funds of the National Foundation for Research, 
Technology and Development (NFTE Richtlinie) (registered SA.100650) and preceding 
scheme . 
2. Period covered by the not ification  
2021-2022. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Support to R&D and innovation projects . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Austria Wirtschaftsservice GmbH /Federal Law establishing an R&D foundation Guidelines for project 
financing by Austria Wirtschaftsservice (aws) . 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Beneficiaries : enterprises, qualifying for specific R&D and innovation progr ammes ; 
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  
Average grant per unit : € 21,345.13  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
State Aid Scheme, current version from 2021 to 2023 . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Not available . 
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  9  GUIDELINES FOR GRANT FUNDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF ENERGY 
MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS (ENMS) FOR SME (REGISTERED SA.103561)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Guidelines for grant funding for the establishment of energy management systems (EnMS) 
for SME (registered SA.103561) . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Aid for SMEs /Strengthening the security of energy supply and the competitiveness of SMEs through 
the promotion of the implementation of energy management systems . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Austria Wirtschaftsservice GmbH . 
Guidelines by Federal Ministry for Sustainability and Tourism . 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Beneficiaries : SMEs; 
Mechanism of granting : Individual applications;  
Fluctuating amount per unit, determined by : project evaluation and fina ncial needs for external 
consulting costs, investment costs . 
7. Subsidy per unit   
Average grant per unit : € 14,755.14  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
State Aid Scheme, current version from 2018 to 2025 . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects o f the subsidy  
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  10  GUIDELINES FOR AWS ERP -LOANS (REGISTERED SA.101938) AND PRECEDING 
SCHEME  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Guidelines for AWS  ERP-loans (registered SA.101938) and preceding scheme . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Investment aid to SME, regional investment aid and aid for research and development projects to 
support growth and innovation ; Regional investment aid and aid to SME /improvement quality and 
diversity of the tourism sector ; Aid to SME /improving processing and marketing of agricultural 
products ; Enhancement of multimodal transport, relocation to train and ship . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Austria Wirtschaftsservice /ERP-Fonds . 
ERP-Fonds -Gesetz 1962,  state aid scheme (as mentioned above) . 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Soft loan and grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Beneficiaries : enterprises in the tourism sector ; producers and service providers ; enterprises 
processing and marketing agricultural products ; SME; enterprises with R& D activities ; enterprises 
in the transport sector . 
Mechanism of granting : application via intermediary bank ; decision b y 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  
Average loan per unit : € 1,307,241.48 (gross grant equivalent : € 14,340.59)  
Average Grant per unit : € 479,258.81  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
State Aid Scheme, current version until 31.12.2022 . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Not available . 
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  11  GUIDELINES FOR AUSTRIA WIRTSCHAFTSSERVICE GESELLSCHAFT MBH  FOR THE 
PROMOTION OF TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION (AWS T&I RICHTLINIE) (REGISTERED 
SA.102782)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Guidelines for Austria Wirtschaftsservice Gesellschaft mbH for the Promotion of 
Technology and Innovation (AWS T&I Richtlinie) (regis tered SA.102782) . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
R&D, innovation as well as regional and SME investment aid /support to innovation projects of lead 
enterprises . 
Aid for start -ups/support to rapidly growing innovative start -ups and high -tech companies 
(gazelles) . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Austria Wirtschaftsservice GmbH /Guidelines by Federal Ministry for Climate Action, Environment, 
Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology an d Federal Ministry of Labour and Economy . 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Beneficiaries : start-ups or young high -tech companies ; enterprises, qualifying by leadership in 
specific fields of technology or innovation ; 
Mechanism of granting : Individual applications;  
Fluctuating amount per unit, determined by : project assessment and EU state aid rules for 
investment and/or R&D ; innovation recommendation of an independent evaluation committee, 
project evaluatio n and financial needs . 
7. Subsidy per unit  
Average grant per unit : € 245,334.93  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
State Aid Scheme, current version from 01.01.2022 to 31.12.2023 . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Not availabl e. 
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  12  SEED FINANCING GUIDELINES 2021, PROGRAMME TO PROMOTE THE FOUNDATION 
AND DEVELOPMENT OF INNOVATIVE ENTERPRISES, RICHTLINIEN DES BMDW UND BMK 
(REGISTERED SA.61553 (2021/X))  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Seed Financing Guidelines 2021, Programme to prom ote the foundation and development 
of innovative enterprises, Richtlinien des BMDW und BMK (registered SA.61553 
(2021/X)) . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022. 
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  
Austria Wirtschaftsservice GmbH /Federal Law on Research & Technology,  
Guidelines by Federal Ministry of Digital and Economic Affairs and Feder al Ministry for Climate Action, 
Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology . 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant. 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Beneficiaries : start-ups or young high -tech companies;  
Mechanism of granting : Individual applicatio ns; 
Fluctuating amount per unit, determined by : recommendation of an independent international board, 
project evaluation and financial needs . 
7. Subsidy per unit  
Average grant per unit : € 370,515.44  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
State Aid Scheme, version from 01.01 .2021 to 31.12.2021 . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
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  13  AWS/ INTERNATIONALISATION OF TECHNOLOGY /TECTRANS - PROGRAMME FOR THE 
PROMOTION OF TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONALISATION, SONDERRICHTLINIEN DER 
BUNDESMINISTERIN FÜR KLIMASCHUTZ, UMWELT, ENERGIE, MOBILITÄT, INNOVATION 
UND TECHNOLOGIE IM EINVERNEHMEN MIT DEM BUNDESMINISTER FÜR FINANZEN,  
(REGISTERED SA.58927)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
aws/ Internationalisation of technology /TECTRANS - Programme for the promotion of 
technology internationalisation, SONDERRICHTLINIEN der Bundesministerin für 
Klimaschutz, Umwelt, Energie, Mobilität, Innovation und Technologie im Einvernehmen 
mit dem Bundesminister für Finanzen,  (registered SA.58927) . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Technology internationalisation in a specific target market . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Austria Wirtschaftsservice GmbH /Guidelines by Federal Ministry for Climate Action, Environment, 
Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology . 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Beneficiaries : Internationally oriented Technology providers and consulting service companies;  
Mechani sm of granting : Individual applications;  
Fluctuating amount per unit, determined by : assessment criteria of the corresponding aid scheme 
and limits according to EU state aid rules, recommendation of an independent evaluation committee . 
7. Subsidy per unit  
Average grant per unit : € 87,287.75  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
State Aid Scheme, version from 01.10.2020 to 31.12.2021 . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
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  14  AUSTRIA TCF: ENERGY COST SUBSIDY FOR ENTERPRI SES (REGISTERED SA.106615) 
AND PRECEDING SCHEME  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Austria TCF : Energy cost subsidy for enterprises (registered SA.106615) and preceding 
scheme . 
Guideline of the Federal Minister of Labour and Economic Affairs . 
In agreement with  the 
Federal Minister for Climate Protection, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology  
and the Federal Minister of Finance . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Support of energy -intensive undertakings affected by the rise in energy prices caused by Russia 's 
aggression against Ukraine . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Austria Wirtschaftsservice GmbH /Guidelines by Federal Ministry of Digital and Economic Affairs . 
5. Form of the  subsidy  
Grant.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Beneficiaries : SMEs and large enterprises active in Austria that are affected by the crisis, energy  
intensive industrial undertakings ; 
Mechanism of granting : Individual applications ; fluctuating amoun t per unit ; 
Determined by : assessment of incurred costs according to the Guidelines . 
7. Subsidy per unit  
Average grant per unit : € 15,497.84  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
State Aid Scheme, until 30.09.2023 . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade eff ects of the subsidy  
Not available . 
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  15  SPECIAL GUIDELINE ON FUNDING IMPORTANT PROJECTS OF COMMON EUROPEAN 
INTEREST ("IPCEI -RICHTLINIE") "EUBATIN" GUIDELINES BY FEDERAL MINISTRY FOR 
CLIMATE PROTECTION, ENVIRONMENT, ENERGY, MOBILITY, INNOVATION AND 
TECHNOLOGY (REGISTERED SA.55855)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Special guideline on funding Important Projects of Common European Interest 
("IPCEI -Richtlinie ") "EuBatIn " Guidelines by Federal Ministry for Climate Protection, 
Environment, Energy, Mobility,  Innovation and Technology (registered SA.55855) . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Support for research and innovation in the battery value chain . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Austria Wirtschaftsservice GmbH /Österreichische . 
Forschungsförderungsgesellschaft mbH  (FFG) /Guidelines by Federal Ministry for Climate Action, 
Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology . 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Beneficiaries : direct participants, including small and medium -sized enterprises (SMEs) ; 
Mechanism of granting : Call for project proposals, recommendation by aws after evaluation and 
quality assurance process, individual application, funding de cision by Federal Ministry ; 
Fluctuating amount per unit, determined by : project assessment and EU state aid rules for Important 
Projects of Common European Interests . 
7. Subsidy per unit  
Average grant per unit : € 3,542,167.36  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
State Aid  Scheme until 31.12.2021 . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
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  16  SPECIAL GUIDELINE ON FUNDING IMPORTANT PROJECTS OF COMMON EUROPEAN 
INTEREST ( "IPCEI -RICHTLINIE") "MIKROELEKTRONIK  (ME)" GUIDELINES BY FEDERAL 
MINISTRY FOR CLIMATE PROTECTION, ENVIRONMENT, ENERGY, MOBILITY, INNOVATION 
AND TECHNOLOGY (REGISTERED SA.56606)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Special guideline on funding Important Projects of Common European Interest 
("IPCEI -Richtlinie ") "Mikroelektronik (ME)" Guidelines by Federal Ministry for Climate 
Protection, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology 
(registered  SA.56606) . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Research and Development projects ("RDI") and first commercial use for manufacturing for special 
applications ("FID").  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Austria Wirtschaftsservice GmbH /Österreichische . 
Forschungsförderungsgesellschaft mbH (FFG) /Guidelines by Federal Ministry for Climate Action, 
Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology . 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Beneficiaries : direct participants, including small and medium -sized enterprises (SMEs) ; 
Mechanism of granting : Call for project proposals, recommendation by aws after evaluation and 
quality assurance process, individual application, funding decision by Federal Minister . 
Fluctuating amount per unit, determined by : project assessment and EU state aid rules for Important 
Projects of Common European Interests . 
7. Subsidy per unit  
Average grant per unit : € 23,584,798.83  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
State Aid Scheme until 31.12.2021 . 
9. Statist ical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Not available . 
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  17  SPECIAL GUIDELINE ON FUNDING IMPORTANT PROJECTS OF COMMON EUROPEAN 
INTEREST ("IPCEI -RICHTLINIE") GUIDELINES BY FEDERAL MINISTRY FOR CLIMATE 
PROTECTION, ENVIRONMENT, ENE RGY, MOBILITY, INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY IN 
THE FIELDS OF HYDROGEN AND MICROELECTRONICS (REGISTERED SA.64631 AND 
SA.64625)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Special guideline on funding Important Projects of Common European Interest 
("IPCEI -Richtlinie ") Guidelines by Federal Ministry for Climate Protection, Environment, 
Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology in the fields of hydrogen and 
microelectronics (registered SA.64631 and SA.64625) . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022. 
3. Policy objectiv e and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Research and Development projects ("RDI") and first commercial use for manufacturing for special 
applications ("FID").  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Austria Wirtschaftsservice GmbH /Österreichische . 
Forschungsförderungsgesellschaft mbH (FFG) /Guidelines by Federal Ministry for Climate Action, 
Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology . 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Beneficiaries : direct participants, i ncluding small and medium -sized enterprises (SMEs) ;  
Mechanism of granting : Call for project proposals, recommendation by aws after evaluation and 
quality assurance process, individual application, funding decision by Federal Minister , 
Fluctuating amount p er unit, determined by : project assessment and EU state aid rules for Important 
Projects of Common European Interests . 
7. Subsidy per unit  
Average grant per unit : € 16,926,239.40  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
State Aid Scheme until 31.12.2024 . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Not available . 
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  18  AWS START -UP FUND, EQUITY INVESTMENT  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
AWS  Start -up Fund, Equity investment . 
(registered SA.35891)  
2. Period covered by the notificatio n 
2021-2022. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Provision of risk capital to SME from their early development up to growth stages . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Funds managed by aws Gründerfonds, based on EC guidelines for risk finance . 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Risk capital . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Beneficiaries : small and medium enterprises;  
Mechanism of granting : individual applications;  
Fluctuating amount per unit, determined by : due diligence assessment . 
7. Subsidy pe r unit  
Average amount of risk capital (public share) per unit : EUR  469,378 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
State Aid Scheme, current version from 2013 to 2020 . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Not available . 
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  19  STATE AID  SCHEMES NOTIFIED BY THE AUSTRIAN MINISTRY OF FINANCE, SCHEME 
ADMINISTERED BY COFAG AS FUNDING AGENCY  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
State Aid Schemes notified by the Austrian Ministry of Finance, scheme administered by 
COFAG as funding agency:  
COVID -19 - Austrian liquidity assistance scheme (SA.56840) : limited amounts of aid (direct grant) 
and guarantees for bank loans . Based on Chapter 3.1 and 3.2 EC COVID -19 Temporary Framework . 
Funding period March  2020 – June 2022. 
COVID -19 – Austrian scheme for g uarantees on bridge loans (SA.56981) : limited amounts of aid 
(100% guarantees) and guarantees for bank bridge loans . Based Chapter 3.1 and 3.2 of 
EC COVID -19 Temporary Framework . Funding period March  2020 – June 2022. 
COVID -19 – Fixed Cost Compensation acc ording to 3.12 Temporary Framework (SA.58661) : Based 
Chapter 3.12 of EC COVID -19 Temporary Framework . Funding period September  2020 – June 2022. 
COVID -19 – Compensation Scheme : Directive for fixed cost subsidies (SA.57291) . Damage 
compensation scheme . Based on Article 107(2)(b) TFEU . Funding period March  2020 – 
September  2020. 
2. Period covered  by the notification  
See above (schemes cover period between 2020 -2022 respectively) . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Mitigate financial impact for all business sectors (except financial institutions, banks and assurance 
companies) suffering losses or turnover decline due to COVID -19 pandemic.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Above mentioned state aid schemes were implemented as decrees by the Min ister of Finance and 
published in the Federal Law Gazette . Granting of aid by COFAG (COVID -19 Finanzierungsagentur 
des Bundes  GmbH) as a funding agency.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Direct grants and guarantees.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Eligible for state aid under the above mentioned schemes were companies and self -employed 
entrepreneurs of all sizes (large, SME) and of all business sectors (except financial institutions, banks 
and assurance companies).  
7. Total amount of the s ubsidy  
Total amount spent for above mentioned state aid scheme (as of 3 1 December  2022): 
COVID -19 - Austrian liquidity assistance scheme (SA.56840) : 11,788.0  million  EUR 
COVID -19 – Austrian scheme for guarantees on bridge loans (SA.56981) : 3,926.0  million  EUR 
COVID -19 – Fixed Cost Compensation according to 3.12 Temporary Framework (SA.58661) : 
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  COVID -19 – Compensation Scheme : Directive for fixed cost subsidies (SA.57291) : 
1,417.8  million  EUR 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
See above (schemes cover period between 2020 -2022 respectively) . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Gross value added a t current prices & COFAG Subs idies 
in billion €  Sum gross value 
added at basic 
prices 2020.2022  Sum of all COFAG 
Subsidies  Subsidy Intensity  
Wholesale and retail trade – G 131,93  2,461  1,87%  
Accommodation and food service 
activities - I 44,35  5,670  12,78%  
Mining and quarrying; manufacturing - C 203,04  0,653  0,32%  
Transportation - H 57,01  0,953  1,67%  
Construction – F 81,88  0,162  0,20%  
Other administrative and support service 
activities M -N 110,70  1,716  1,55%  
Information and communication – J 41,83  0,147  0,35%  
Real estate activities -L 111,05  0,179  0,16%  
Agriculture, forestry and fishing - A 14,91  0,042  0,28%  
Financial and insurance activities – K 46,58  0,000  0,00%  
Electricity; water supply, sewerage and 
waste management - E 35,42    
Public administration, Education, human 
health and social work activities - O 200,20    
Other service activities R -T 27,50    
Others   2,679   
Sum 1 106,41  14,66  1,33%  
Source: Cofag, Statistics Austria  
 
Gross value added at current prices  
in billion €  2019 * 2020  2021  2022  
Wholesale and retail trade – G 41,38  38,93  43,81  49,19  
Accommodation and food service 
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  Gross value added at current prices  
in billion €  2019 * 2020  2021  2022  
Mining and quarrying; manufacturing - C 66,95  63,41  68,33  71,29  
Transportation - H 19,42  17,69  18,24  21,07  
Construction – F 23,26  24,18  26,33  31,37  
Other administrative and support service 
activities M -N 35,72  33,97  36,54  40,19  
Information and communication – J 13,49  13,31  13,85  14,68  
Real estate activities -L 35,02  36,23  36,74  38,08  
Agriculture, forestry and fishing - A 4,18 4,14 4,92 5,85 
Financial and insurance activities – K 14,95  14,50  15,59  16,49  
Electricity; water supply ; sewerage and 
waste management - E 9,82 10,65  10,26  14,52  
Public administration, Education, human 
health and social work activities - O 61,95  63,39  67,30  69,50  
Other service activities R -T 10,12  8,57 8,91 10,02  
Others      
Sum 354,93  341,99  363,34  401,08  
Source: Cofag, Statistics Austria  
*year preceding the introduction of the subsidy  
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  20  ENERGY TAX REFUND ("ENERGIEABGABENVERGÜTUNG")  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Energy tax refund ( "Energieabgabenvergütung "). 
Act on reimbursement of previously paid energy taxes, Federal Gazette No.  201/1996, as last 
amended by Act Federal Gazette I No. 46/2022.  
(Energieabgabenvergütungsgesetz, Bundesgesetz über die Vergütung von Energieabgaben, BGBl . 
Nr. 201/1996, zuletzt geändert BGBl . I Nr. 46/2022)  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The idea of the tax refund is to relieve "energy intense businesses " (Art. 17 of the Council Directive 
2003/96/EG, in the following "ETD"), which are more burdened by the energy taxes than others by 
implementing an upper limit of the tax burden (regarding their net production value) . From 
January  1, 2011, only businesses whose activity consists in the production of goods may apply for 
reimbursement of energy taxes . Federal Gazette I No. 46/2022 created a temporary increase in the 
advance payment to be appli ed for from 5 % to 25 % for the years 2022 und 2023 . This does not 
increase the reimbursement.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
The scheme is operated by the national tax authority and as the executive body of the Federal 
Ministry of Finance.  
Act on reimbursement of previously paid energy taxes, Federal Gazette No.  201/1996, as last 
amended by Act Federal Gazette I No. 46/2022 . The last registered change was made by Federal 
Gazette I No. 103/2019 (few technical changes to reflect amendments in Annex I  to Council 
Regulation (ECC) No 2658/87).  
The amendment (increase in advance compensation from 5 % to 25 %) made thereafter by Federal 
Gazette I No. 46/2022 was introduced to improve the liquidity of eligible companies as measure to 
react to the economic sit uation caused by the crisis.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
The reimbursement of energy taxes on electricity, coal/coke, natural gas and mineral oils is granted 
to achieve a reduction of environmental taxes following Art. 17 ETD . The minimum excise duty levels 
as pro vided by ETD are always respected . The tax refund is granted retrospectively upon request 
submitted by economic operators for already paid environmental taxes for full calendar years.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
The reimbursement only applies t o energy -intensive businesses (Art  17 para 1 (a) ETD) whose 
business is mainly the production of goods . The application requirements have to be proven.  
Following enterprises are not entitled to claim reimbursement:  
• as far as the energy source is used for t he production of heat, steam, or hot water, except 
directly for the production of goods;  
• as far as the energy source or the produced heat (steam, hot water) is supplied by them;  
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  7. Annual amount of the s ubsid y 
The annual amount of the budget planned under the scheme amounts to 450  million. T he subsidy 
per unit depends on the energy consumption of the respective business unit and thus varies widely.  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
The reimbursement as an environmental aid (more precisely : aid scheme in the form of reductions 
in environmental taxes) is covered under Commission Regulation (EU) No. 651/2014 of 
June 17, 2014, declaring certain categories of aid compatible with the internal market in application 
of Art.  107 and 108 TFEU . According to Art.  44 of Regulation 651/2014 aid schemes in the form of 
reductions in environmental taxes fulfilling the conditions of the ETD shall be compatible with the 
internal market within the meaning of Art. 107 para 3 TFEU and shall be  exempted from the 
notification requirement of Art. 108 para 3 TFEU, provided that the conditions laid down in 
Regulation  651/2014 are fulfilled.  
A summary including the provisions of the Austrian Act on reimbursement of previously paid energy 
taxes was tr ansmitted to the European Commission in 2021 (SA.40192), following the rules of 
Regulation 651/2104, stating that the aid scheme shall continue to be applicable during the period 
of January  2021 – December  2023. 
The reimbursement is based on a request whic h has to be submitted by the economic operators in 
retrospect . The request can be placed not later than 5 years after the end of the calendar year in 
question.  
The increase in the advance refund from 5 % to 25 % can only be claimed for the years 
2022 and 2023. Advance refunds are deducted from the final reimbursement.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
The measure only applies to national already paid environmental taxes without adversely affecting 
international trade.  
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  21  TAX EXEMPTION FOR SELF -GENERATED AND SELF -CONSUMED RAIL POWER CURRENT 
FROM RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES ("BAHNSTROMBEFREIUNG")  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Tax exemption for self -generate d and self -consumed rail power current from renewable 
energy Sources ( "Bahnstrombefreiung "). 
Tax reduction for purchased and/or electricity produced from non -renewable sources for rail power . 
Electricity Tax Act, Federal Act introducing a tax on the supply  and consumption of electrical energy, 
Federal Gazette No. 201/1996, as last amended by Act Federal Gazette I No. 108/2022.  
(Elektrizitätsabgabgegesetz, Bundesgesetz mit dem eine Abgabe auf die Lieferung und den 
Verbrauch elektrischer Energie eingeführt wi rd, BGBl . Nr. 201/1996, zuletzt geändert : BGBl. I 
Nr. 108/2022)  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022 (The first exemption, Federal Gazette I No. 18/2021 became effective on July 1, 2021 ; 
the extension to other railroad companies such as metros was effected by Federal Gazette I 
No. 108/2022 and became effective retroactively as of January  1, 2022 . In order to promote the 
environment, Federal Gazette I No. 18/ 2021 introduced the possibility for railroad companies that 
have purchased rail power current and/or this traction current was produced from non -renewable 
energy sources and the current was already taxed at the normal tax rate, to apply for a partial 
rebate of 0.032 Euro per kWh.  As a co untermeasure to the energy crisis the general tax rate was 
lowered to 1 €/ MWh for taxable events occurring between May 1, 2022, and June 30,2023 . For this 
period no partial refund may be claimed (Federal Gazette I No.  10/2022.) . 
3. Policy objective and/or pu rpose of the subsidy  
The idea of the tax exemption and reduction for the rail sector is to provide an incentive for railroad 
companies to use renewable energy sources, to make and expand railroad transport greener and to 
promote using rail transport by low er prices . In the long term, rail transport is to be expanded and 
road transport (passenger cars) is to be shifted to rail transport.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
The scheme is operated by the national tax authority as the executive body of the  Federal Ministry 
of Finance.  
National legal act : Electricity Tax Act, Federal Act introducing a tax on the supply and consumption 
of electrical energy, Federal Gazette No. 201/1996, as last amended by Act Federal Gazette I 
No. 108/2022 . The Act is further  implemented by the Ordinance of the Federal Minister of Finance 
on the Implementation of the Electricity Tax Act in the Area of Railway Electricity, Federal Gazette  II 
No. 464/2021.  
The aid is in form of a general tax reduction and an exemption of environ mental taxes for renewable 
energy under Art. 15 para 1 (b) of the Directive 2003/96/EC (in the following "ETD"). 
5. Form of the subsidy  
The following tax scheme provides beneficiaries with a full and immediate exemption from the 
electricity tax as well as red uces the generally applicable tax rate during a certain period of time.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
The tax exemption applies to railroad undertakings (extended term by Federal Gazette I 
No. 108/2022, also for metros, trams) which produce and c onsume electricity (extended also to 
other rail power current not only nominal frequency by Federal Gazette I No. 108/2022) from 
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  7. Annual amount of the s ubsidy  
The annual amount of the budget planned under the scheme amounts to 35  million. 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
The tax exemption as an environmental aid (more precisely : aid scheme in the form of reductions 
in environmental taxes) is covered under Art.  44 of Commission Regulation (EU) No 651/2014 of 17 
June 17, 2014 declaring certain categories of aid compatible with the internal market in application 
of Art. 107 and 108 TF EU. Aid schemes in the form of tax exemptions in environmental taxes fulfilling 
the conditions of the ETD restructuring the Community framework for the taxation of energy 
products and electricity shall be compatible with the internal market within the mean ing of Art. 107 
para 3 TFEU and shall be exempted from the notification requirement of Art. 108 para 3 TFEU, 
provided that the conditions laid down in Regulation 651/2014 are fulfilled.  
A summary including the provisions of the Austrian Electricity Tax Act  was transmitted to the 
European Commission (SA.62635 and SA.104282) in 2021 (SA.62635, original application) and 2021 
(SA.104282, extension), following the rules of Regulation 651/2104.  
2021-2022 (The first exemption, Federal Gazette I No. 18/2021 became effective on July 1, 2021 ; 
the extension to other railroad companies such as metros was effected by Federal Gazette I 
No. 108/2022 and became effective retroactively as of January  1, 2022 . In order to promote the 
environment, Federal Gazette I No. 18/ 2021  introduced the possibility for railroad companies that 
have purchased rail power current and/or this traction current was produced from non -renewable 
energy sources and the current was already taxed at the normal tax rate, to apply for a rebate 
of 0.032 E uro per kWh.  As a countermeasure to the energy crisis the general tax rate was lowered 
to 1 €/ MWh for taxable events occurring between May 1, 2022, and June 30, 2023 . For this period 
no partial refund may be claimed . Federal Gazette I No.  10/2022.)  
9. Statistical data pe rmitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
The measure only applies to national environmental taxes without adversely affecting international 
trade.  
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  22  TAX EXEMPTION FROM THE ELECTRICITY TAX FOR SELF -GENERATED AND 
SELF -CONSUMED ENERGY FROM R ENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES 
("EIGENSTROMBEFREIUNG")  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Tax exemption from the electricity tax for self -generated and self -consumed energy from 
renewable energy sources ( "Eigenstrombefreiung "). 
Electricity Tax Act, Federal Act introd ucing a tax on the supply and consumption of electrical energy, 
Federal Gazette No. 201/1996, as last amended by Act Federal Gazette I No. 108/2022.  
(Elektrizitätsabgabgegesetz, Bundesgesetz mit dem eine Abgabe auf die Lieferung und den 
Verbrauch elektrisc her Energie eingeführt wird, BGBl . Nr. 201/1996, zuletzt geändert : BGBl. I 
Nr. 108/2022)  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022 (With Federal Gazette I No. 10/2022 the existing tax exemption for energy produced by 
photovoltaic installations was exten ded to all renewable energy sources and the limit of 25,000 kWh 
was abandoned.)  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The idea of the tax exemption is to encourage the use of photovoltaic and other renewable energy 
sources to reach the renewable e nergy goals of the Republic of Austria . Moreover, the exemption 
should improve the self -sufficiency with electricity from renewable energy sources.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
The scheme is operated by the national tax authority as the executi ve body of the Federal Ministry 
of Finance.  
National legal act : Electricity Tax Act, Federal Act introducing a tax on the supply and consumption 
of electrical energy, Federal Gazette No. 201/1996, as last amended by Act Federal Gazette I 
No. 108/2022 . The Act is further implemented by the Ordinance of the Federal Minister of Finance 
on the Implementation of the Electricity Tax Act in the Area of Electricity generated by means of 
Photovoltaics, Federal Gazette II No 82/2021.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
The subsequen t tax provision provides the beneficiaries a complete and immediate relief from the 
electricity tax . The tax exemption is granted to achieve a reduction of environmental taxes under 
Art. 15 para 1 (b) of the Council Directive 2003/96/EC (in the following "ETD"). 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
The tax exemption applies to electricity producers, including energy communities (energy 
communities refer to a wide range of collective energy actions that involve citizen 's participation in 
the energy syste m) as far as the electricity is produced by renewable energy sources . Basically, the 
tax exemption is available for undertakings from all sectors and individuals as everyone who 
generates electricity by renewable energy sources may qualify as an electricit y producer under the 
electricity tax act.  
7. Annual amount of the s ubsidy  
The annual amount of the budget planned under the scheme amounts to EUR  10 million . The subsidy 
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  8. Duration of the subsidy  
The tax exemption as an environmental aid (more precisely : aid scheme in the form of reductions 
in environmental taxes) is covered under Art.  44 of Commission Regulation (EU) No 651/2014 of 
June 17, 2014 declaring certain categories  of aid compatible with the internal market in application 
of Art. 107 and 108 TFEU . Aid schemes in the form of tax exemptions in environmental taxes fulfilling 
the conditions of the ETD restructuring the Community framework for the taxation of energy 
products and electricity shall be compatible with the internal market within the meaning of 
Art. 107(3) TFEU and shall be exempted from the notification requirement of Art. 108(3) TFEU, 
provided that the conditions laid down in Regulation 651/2014 are fulfille d. 
A summary including the provisions of the Austrian Electricity Tax Act was transmitted to the 
European Commission (SA.62641) in 2020 and 2021, following the rules of Regulation 651/2104, 
stating that the aid scheme shall continue to be applicable during  the period of April 2020 – 
December  2023 . 
With Federal Gazette I No. 10/2022 the existing tax exemption for energy produced by photovoltaic 
installations was extended to all renewable energy sources and the limit of 25,000 kWh was 
abandoned.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
The measure only applies to national environmental taxes without adversely affecting international 
trade.  
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  23  TEMPORARY AGRICULTURAL GASOIL ALLOWANCE ("TEMPORÄRE 
AGRARDIESELVERGÜTUNG")  
1. Title o f the subsidy programme  
Temporary agricultural gasoil allowance ( "Temporäre Agrardieselvergütung "). 
Mineral Oil Tax Act 2022, Federal Act on the excise tax on mineral oil, fuels and heating fuels, Federal 
Gazette No. 630/1994, as last amended by Federal Ga zette I No. 108/2022.  
Ordinance of the Federal Minister of Finance on the Implementation of the Temporary Agricultural 
Gasoil Allowance, Federal Gazette II No. 389/2022.  
(Mineralölsteuergesetz 2022, Bundesgesetz über eine Verbrauchsteuer auf Mineralöl, Kra ftstoffe und 
Heizstoffe, BGBl . Nr. 630/ 1994 zuletzt geändert durch BGBl . I. Nr. 108/2022.  
Verordnung des Bundesministers für Finanzen zur Umsetzung der temporären Agrardieselvergütung, 
BGBl. II Nr. 398/2022) . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2022 (The regulation is applied since May 1, 2022, and will expire on June 30, 2023.)  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The partial refund was introduced to mitigate the effects of high energy prices for agricultural and 
forestry enterprises.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
The application for reimbursement of the mineral oil tax already paid is submitted to Agrarmarkt 
Austria (authority responsible also for the management of other agricultural subsidies) and is paid 
out by the Austria n customs authority.  
Article 7a Mineral Oil Tax Act was amended by Federal Gazette I No.  63/2022 to the effect that 
owners of agricultural and forestry operations can apply for a tax refund of 0,07 € per litr e gasoil 
used for agricultural and forestry vehi cles, machinery and equipment for agricultural and forestry 
purposes in the period from May 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023 . The Ordinance of the Federal Minister 
of Finance on the Implementation of the Temporary Agricultural Gasoil Allowance, Federal Gazette  II 
No. 389/2022 governs the implementation of Art 7a Mineral Oil Tax Act.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
The subsidy is granted to agricultural and forestry enterprises with a lump sum one -time refund of 
mineral oil tax.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
The refund can be applied for by agricultural and forestry enterprises who have used taxed 
agricultural diesel for agricultural and forestry purposes in agricultural and forestry vehicles, 
machinery or equipment . An amount of 0.07 € per litr e can be applied fo r. 
7. Amount of the s ubsidy  
The amount of the budget planned under the scheme amounts to EUR  30 million in total . The subsidy 
per unit depends on the quantity of gas oil (established by a lump -sum scheme based on the size 
and kind of agricultural and forestry  territory) and may vary widely.  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
The reimbursement for agriculture and forestry as an environmental aid ( more precisely : aid scheme 
in the form of reductions in environmental taxes) is covered under Commission Regulation (EU) 
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  market in application of Art. 107 and 108 TFEU . According to Art.  44 of Regulation 651/2014 aid 
schemes in the form of reductions in environmental taxes fulfilling th e conditions of Council Directive 
2003/96/EC of October  27, 2003, restructuring the Community framework for the taxation of energy 
products and electricity shall be compatible with the internal market within the meaning of Art. 107 
para 3 TFEU and shall be  exempted from the notification requirement of Art. 108 para 3 TFEU, 
provided that the conditions laid down in Regulation 651/2014 are fulfilled.  
A summary containing the provisions of the Austrian Mineral Oil Tax Act and the Temporary 
Agricultural Diesel Reimbursement Ordinance was submitted to the European Commission 
(SA.104673) in 2022 following the rules of Regulation 651/2104, stating that the aid scheme shall 
continue to be applicable during the period of May 2022 – June 2023. 
9. Statistical data permitt ing an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
The measure only applies to national already paid mineral oil tax without adversely affecting 
international trade.  
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  24  DIVERSIFICATION OF AGRICULTURAL HOLDINGS BY ENERGY FROM RENEWABLE 
SOURCES WITHIN THE FRAMEWORK OF THE AUSTRIAN RURAL DEVELOPMENT 
PROGRAMME 2014 -2020 (SA.40990)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Diversification of agricultural holdings by energy from renewable sources within the framework of 
the Austrian Rural Development Programme 2014 -2020 ( SA.40990) . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Investment aid for the promotion of energy from renewable sources . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Special Directive of the Federal Minister of Agriculture and Forestry, Environment and Water 
Management for the implementation of project measures under the Austrian Rural Development 
Programme 2014 – 2020 "RD-project subsidies ". 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Direct  grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Producers . 
7. Annual amount of the s ubsidy  
2021: Total expenditure (in  million  euros) : 0.429 
2022: Total expenditure (in  million  euros) : 0.593 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
From 20/02/2015 to 31/12/2020  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Programme started in 2016 . No effects so far.   G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.1  
 
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  25  DIVERSIFICATION TO NON -AGRICULTURAL ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE FRAMEWORK OF 
THE AUSTRIAN RURAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME 2014 -2020  
1. Title of t he subsidy programme  
Diversification to non -agricultural activities within the framework of the Austrian Rural 
Development Programme 2014 -2020 . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Investment aid for diversification to non -agricultural activities . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Special Directive of the Federal Minister of Agriculture and Forestry, Environment and Water 
Management for the implementation of project measures u nder the Austrian Rural Development 
Programme 2014 – 2020 "RD-project subsidies ". 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Direct grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Producers . 
7. Annual amount of the s ubsidy  
2021: Total expenditure (in  million  euros) : 6.276 
2022: Total expenditure (in  million  euros) : 6.500 (estimated)  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
From 20/02/2015 to 31/12/2020 . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Programme started in 2016 . No effects so far.  
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  26  PROCESSING, MARKETING AND DEVELOPMENT OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS INTO 
NON-AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS WITHIN THE FRAMEWORK OF THE AUSTRIAN RURAL 
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME 2014 -2020  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Processing, marketing and development of agricultural products into non-agricultural 
products within the framework of the Austrian Rural Development Programme 
2014 -2020 . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Investment aid for Processing, marketing and development of agricultural products into 
non-agricultural products . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Special Directive of the Federal Minister of Agriculture and Forestry, Environment and Water 
Management for the implementation of project measures  under the Austrian Rural Development 
Programme 2014 –2020 "RD-project subsidies ". 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Direct grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Producers . 
7. Annual amount of the s ubsidy  
2021: Total expenditure (in  million  euros) : 17.761  
2022: Total expenditure (in  million  euros) : 15.000 (estimated)  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
From 20/02/2015 to 31/12/2020 . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Programme started in 2016 . No effects so far.  
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  27  PHOTOVOLTAICS IN THE AGRICULTURAL SECTOR WITHIN THE FRAMEWORK OF THE 
AUSTRIAN RURAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME 2014 -2020  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Photovoltaics in the agricultural sector within the framework of the Austrian Rural 
Development Programme 2014 -2020 . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Investment aid for the promotion of energy from renewable sources . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Special Directive of the Federal Minister of Agriculture and F orestry, Environment and Water 
Management for the implementation of project measures under the Austrian Rural Development 
Programme 2014 – 2020 "RD-project subsidies ". 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Direct grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Producers . 
7. Annual amount of the s ubsidy  
2021: Total expenditure (in  million  euros) : 5.483 
2022: Total expenditure (in  million  euros) : 11.000 (estimated)  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
From 20/02/2015 to 31/12/2020 . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects  of the subsidy  
Programme started in 2016 . No effects so far.  
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  28  INVESTMENTS IN RENEWABLE ENERGY WITHIN THE FRAMEWORK OF THE AUSTRIAN 
RURAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME 2014 -2020  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Investments in renewable energy within the framework o f the Austrian Rural 
Development Programme 2014 -2020 . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Investment aid for the promotion of energy from renewable sources . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Environmental Promotion Act . 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Direct grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Others. 
7. Annual amount of the s ubsidy  
2021: Total expenditure (in  million  euros) : 10.3040  
2022: Total expenditure (in  million  euros) : 6.1943  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
From 20/02/2015 to 31/12/2020 . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Programme started in 2016 . No effects so far.  
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  29  SPECIAL DIRECTIVE OF THE FEDERAL MINISTER FOR AGRICULTURE, REGIONS AND 
TOURISM O N THE IMPLEMENTATION AND EXECUTION OF FUNDING UNDER THE FOREST 
FUND ACT - RESEARCH MEASURES  (SA.61871 ) 
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Special Directive of the Federal Minister for Agriculture, Regions and Tourism on the 
Implementation and Execution of Fund ing under the Forest Fund Act - research measures  
(SA.61871) . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Sector : A.02.1 – Forestry ; basic research (Art. 25 para. 2 letter a)  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Forest Fund Act . 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Producers (forest holdings) . 
7. Amount of the s ubsidy  
Total funds : 14.500 mill . EUR; 
2021: 0.0145 mill . EUR 
2022: 54.599 mill . EUR 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
From 01/02/2021 to 31/12/2025 . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
There are no trade effects of the subsidy.  
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  30  SA.45714 WINEMARKETING AUSTRIA  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
SA.45714 Winemarketing Austria . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Aid for participation of producers of agricultural products in quality schemes (Article 20) and aid for 
the promotional measures in favour of agricultural products  (Article 24) . 
4. Form of the subsidy  
Direct grant/ Interest rate subsidy . 
5. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Small and medium -sized wine -growing holdings . 
6. Amount of the s ubsidy  
Total funds 37.5 mill . EUR; annual amount budgeted 2.5 mill . EUR. 
7. Duration of the subsidy  
From 01/09/2016 to 30/06/2021 . 
8. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
There are no trade effects of the subsidy.  
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  31  SA.45368 AID FOR INSURANCE PREMIUMS TO COVER LOSSES IN PRIMARY 
AGRICULTURAL PR ODUCTION  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
SA.45368 Aid for insurance premiums to cover losses in primary agricultural production . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
Start date : 01/01/2016 ; end date 31/12/2020 . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Aid for the payment of insurance premiums (Article 28), economic sectors : crop and animal 
production ; hunting and related service activities . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Austrian Hail Insurance, Agrarmarkt Austria and Federal Ministry of Agricu lture, Forestry, Regions 
and Water Management (Federal Act on the Granting of a Federal Subsidy for the Promotion of Hail 
Insurance . 
(Hail Insurance Subsidy Act), Federal Law Gazette No. 64/1955, last amended by Federal Law 
Gazette I No. XX/2016) . 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Direct grant/Interest rate subsidy . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
All agricultural holdings, which have concluded an insurance contract with the Austrian Hail 
Insurance.  
7. Amount of the s ubsidy  
Total amount : EUR  271 million s; 
2020: 86.847 million s, 
2021: 88.316  million s, 
2022: 90.000  million s 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
From 01/01/2016 to 31/12/2020 . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
There are no trade effects of the subsidy.  
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  32  AID FOR INSURANCE PREMIUMS (SA.53268)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Aid for insurance premiums (SA.53268) . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Aid for the payment of insurance premiums (Article 28), economic sectors : crop and animal 
production, hunting and related service activities . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Austrian Hail Insurance, Agrarmarkt Austria and Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, Regions 
and Water Management (Federal Act on the Granting of a Federal Subsidy for the Promotion of Hail 
Insurance ). 
(Hail Insurance Subsidy Act), Federal Law Gazette No. 64/1955, last amended by Federal Law 
Gazette I No. XX/2016)  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Direct grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy i s provided  
All agricultural holdings, which have concluded an insurance contract with the Austrian Hail 
Insurance.  
7. Amount of the s ubsidy  
Total amount : EUR  46 million s; 
2020: 10.998  million s, 
2021: 11.841  million s, 
2022: 12.000  million s 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
Until 31/12/2020 . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
There are no trade effects of the subsidy.  
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  33  AID TO FORESTRY AND TO THE PROCESSING AND MARKETING OF AGRICULTURAL 
PRODUCTS WITHIN THE FRAMEWORK OF THE AU STRIAN RD PROGRAMME 2014 -2020 
(SA.40987)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Aid to forestry and to the processing and marketing of agricultural products within the 
framework of the Austrian RD Programme 2014 -2020 (SA.40987) . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Aid for afforestation and creation of woodland (Article 32) ; Aid for prevention and restoration of 
damage to forests from forest fire, natural disasters, adverse climatic events, plant pests and 
catastrophic events (Article 34) ; Aid investments improving the resilience and environmental value 
of forest ecosystems (Article 35) ; Aid for forest - environmental and climate services and forest 
conservation (Article 37) ; Aid for knowledge transfer and information actions in the forestry sector 
(Article 38) ; Aid for investments in infrastructure related to development, modernisation or 
adaptation of f orestry sector (Article 40) ; Aid for investments in new forestry technologies and in 
processing, mobilising and marketing of forestry products (Article 41) ; Aid for investments 
concerning the processing of agricultural products into non -agricultural produc ts or the production 
of cotton (Article 44) . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Special Directive of the Federal Minister of Agriculture and Forestry, Environment and Water 
Management for the implementation of project measures under the Austrian Rura l Development 
Programme 2014 –2020 "RD-project subsidies ". 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Direct grant/ Interest rate subsidy . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Producers . 
7. Amount of the s ubsidy  
Total amount : EUR  276.395 million s; 
2020: 51.961  million s, 
2021: 51.166 million s, 
2022: 53.000  million s (estimated)  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
Until 31/12/2020 . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
There are no trade effects of the subsidy.  
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  34  AID TO COOPERATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 35 OF 1305/2013 IN THE 
FRAMEWORK OF THE 2014 -2020 RD PROGRAM (SA.40992)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Aid to cooperation in accordance with Article 35 of 1305/2013 in the framework of the 
2014 -2020 RD program (SA.40992) . 
2. Period covered by the noti fication  
2021-2022. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Aid for co -operation in rural areas, sector AGRI, but not sector specific . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Aid for co -operation in rural areas . 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Direct grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Producers . 
7. Amount of the s ubsidy  
Total amount : EUR  51.000 million s; 
2020: 11.987  million s, 
2021: 16.220  million s, 
2022: 18.000  million s 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
Until 31/12/2020 . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
There are no trade effects of the subsidy.  
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  35  NATIONAL SUPPORT FOR AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY (SA.45520)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
National support for Agriculture and Forestry (SA.45520) . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Start-up aid for young farmers and the development of small farms (Article 18) ; Aid for knowledge 
transfer and information actions in the agricultural sector (Article 21); Aid for advisory services in 
the agricultural sector (Article 22) ; Aid for the promotional measures in favour of agricultural 
products (Article 24) ; Aid for the costs of the prevention and eradication of animal diseases and 
plant pests and aid to make  good the damage caused by animal diseases and plant pests (Article  26); 
Aid to the livestock sector (Article 27(a) or (b)) ; Aid for knowledge transfer and information actions 
in the forestry sector (Article 38) ; Aid for advisory services in the forestry s ector (Article  39). 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
A1 - Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities  
A2 - Forestry and logging  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Subsidised services, Direct grant/ Interest rate subsidy . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
All agricultural and forestry holdings of Austria . 
7. Amount of the s ubsidy  
Total amount : EUR  65.600 million s; 
2020: 10.461  million s, 
2021: 11.452  million s, 
2022: 12.000  million s (estimated)  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
Until 31/12/2020 . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
There are no trade effects of the subsidy.  
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  36  AID FOR ADVISORY SERVICES IN THE FORESTRY SECTOR WITHIN THE FRAMEWORK 
OF THE AUSTRIAN RDP  2014 –2020 (SA.46250)  
1. Title of the subsidy p rogramme  
Aid for advisory services in the forestry sector within the framework of the Austrian RDP 
2014 –2020 (SA.46250) . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Aid for advisory services in the forestry sector (Article 39) . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
A21 - Silviculture and other forestry activities (2.1)  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Direct grant/ Interest rate subsidy . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
All forestry holdings of Austria . 
7. Amount of the s ubsidy  
Total amount : EUR  3.250 million s; 
2020: 0.675 million s, 
2021: 0.682 million s, 
2022: 0.600 million s (estimated)  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
Until 31/12/2020 . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
There are no trade effects of the subsidy.  
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  37  SPECIAL DIRECTIVE OF THE FEDERAL MINISTER FOR AGRICULTURE, REGIONS AND 
TOURISM TO SUPPORT AGRICULTURE, SECOND AMENDMENT (SA.57018)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Special Directive of the Federal Minister for Agriculture, Regions and Tourism to support 
agriculture, second amendment (SA.57018) . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Aid for knowledge transfer and information actions in the agricultural sector  (Article 21) . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
A - Agriculture, forestry and fishing (A)  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Subsidised services . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
All agricultural holdings of Austria . 
7. Annual amount of the s ubsidy  
2020: 0.090 million s, 
2021: 0.090 million s, 
2022: 0.091 million s (estimated)  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
There is not indicated any duration of the subsidy, because no time limits are valid for this state aid.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
There are no trade effects of the subsidy.  
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  38  SUPPORT OF NATURAL -NEAR, EXTENSIVE MANAGEMENT OF PONDS (SA.43013)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Support of natural -near, extensive management of ponds (SA.43013) . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Aid for aquaculture, which renders environmental performance (Article 37) . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
A.03.22 – freshwater aquaculture  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Direct grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Many fishery holdings of Austria . 
7. Amount of the s ubsidy  
Total amount : EUR  2.410 million s; 
2020: 0.461 million s, 
2021: 0.458 million s, 
2022: not available yet  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
From 01/01/2016 to 31/12/2020 . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
There are no trade effects of the subsidy.  
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  39  ECOPLUS GUIDELINES FOR REGIONAL OPERATIONAL INVESTMENT PROJECTS IN 
LOWER AUSTRIA  & ECOPLUS GUIDELINES FOR REGIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDING IN 
LOWER AUSTRIA  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Ecoplus Richtlinien für regionale betriebliche Investitionsprojekte in Niederösterreich  
Ecoplus Richtlinien für die regionale Infrastrukturförderung in Niederösterreich  
Ecoplus guidelines for regional operational investment projects in Lower Austria  
Ecoplus guidelines for regional infrastructure funding in Lower Austria  
Background:  
On March  2, 1994 our first aid scheme "Regionalisierungsrichtlinien des Landes Nieder österreich 
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 Dec. 1997 two aid schemes (resulting from a split -up of the general guidelines above) wer e 
notified and approved on May 29, 1998 (N109/98):  
(1) Eco Plus Richtlinien für die regionale Infrastrukturförderung in Nieder österreich 
1986-2006 (focus on infrastructure)  
(2) Eco Plus Richtlinien für regionale betriebliche Investitionsprojekte in Nieder österreich 
1986-2006 (focus on SMEs)  
On June 4, 2007 our "Eco Plus Richtlinien für regionale betriebliche Investitions projekte in 
Niederösterreich 2007 -2013"were notified according to the block exemptions regulations for reg ional 
aid (XR113/2207) and SME (XS 160/2007).  
On January  20, 2009 our "Eco Plus Richtlinien für regionale betriebliche Investitions projekte in 
Niederösterreich 2007 -2013"were notified according to the general block exemptions regulations 
no. 800/2008 (X25 /2009).  
On November  17, 2014 both aid schemes were notified according to the general block exemptions 
regulations no. 651/2014:  
(1) "ecoplus Richtlinien für die regionale Infrastrukturförderung in Niederösterreich 
2014-2020"(SA 39887)  
(2) "ecoplus Richtlin ien für regionale betriebliche Investitions projekte in Nieder österreich 
2014-2020"(SA 39888, formerly X25/2009)  
On January  15, 2018 both aid schemes were notified according to the general block exemptions 
regulations no. 2017/1084:  
(1) "ecoplus Richtlini en für die regionale Infrastrukturförderung in Niederösterreich 
2014-2020"(SA 50104, formerly 39887)  
(2) "ecoplus Richtlinien für regionale betriebliche Investitions projekte in Nieder österreich 
2014-2020"(SA 50105, formerly 39888, X25/2009)  
(3) On Januar y 11, 2021 both aid schemes were extended according to the general block 
exemptions regulations no. 2021/L270:  
(1) "ecoplus Richtlinien für die regionale Infrastrukturförderung in Niederösterreich 
2020-2023"(SA 61054, formerly 50104, 39887)  
(2) "ecoplus Richtlinien für regionale betriebliche Investitions projekte in Nieder österreich 
2020-2021"(SA 61053, formerly 50105, 39888, X25/2009)  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.1  
 
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  On January  22, 2022 the following aid scheme was extended according the decision SA.64462 
(2021/N):  
(1) "ecoplus  Richtlinien für regionale betriebliche Investitions  projekte in Niederösterreich 
2022-2023"(SA.102687, formerly 61053, 50105, 39888, X25/2009)  
2. Period covered by the notification  
01.07.2014 – 31.12.2023 (GBER  no. 651/2014, 2017/1084, 2021/L270) . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
When Sankt Pölten became capital city of Lower Austria in 1986 the Regional Government started a 
regional development programme to foster the economic, social and cultural  development of its 
country . A budget of annually € 25  billion  was made available for a period of 20 years in order to 
support innovative projects an d 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 infrastructural 
investments to projects of touristic, cultural or social interest . The crucial aspect i s the project 's 
economic impact on the region.  
2006 the program was prolonged according to the European Programming period 2007 -2013 and 
the annual budget was increased to € 29  billion  per year.  
2014 the program was prolonged again according to the Europea n Programming period 2014 -2020. 
The annual budget of € 29  billion  per year remained unchanged.  
2017 the program was prolonged again according to the European Programming period 2021 -2027. 
The annual budget was reduced to € 27  billion  per year.   
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
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 composed of senior 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  
(1) Mainly non -repayable cash grants, limited by the current state aid regulations.  
(2) No-interest loans (cash equivalent from approx. 4 % in 2021 to 20 % in 2022) for  
infrastructure projects only.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Subsidies u nder this aid scheme are mainly provided for municipalities and regional associations, 
sometimes to SMEs (private investors with a registered office in Lower Austria).  
There is no fixed amount per unit : it varies determined by the different features of the  individual 
project (profit vs. non -profit, location and type of measure, financial gap etc.) and limited by the 
current state aid regulations . A bicycle -road or a cultural infrastructure for instance can be funded 
up to 66 %, an investment on a company by company basis up to 30 % depending of the size of the 
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  7. Amount of the s ubsidy  
ecoplus Richtlinien für regionale betriebliche Investitionsprojekte in Niederösterreich  
• 2013: 7 projects (e.g. yout h hostels, hotels, ski -lift etc) were supported with a total of 
€ 4,157  billion  (= 14 % of total budget) > € 594.000, - per unit  
• 2014: 10 projects (e.g. hotels, ski -lift, high rope course etc) were supported with a total 
of €7,919  billion  (= 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  billion  
(= 0,003 % of total budget) > € 19.000, - per unit  
• 2016: 8 projects (e.g. hotels, ski -lifts, SMEs) were supported with a total of €  3,245  billion  
(= 11 % of total budget) > € 405.000, - per unit  
• 2017: only 2 projects (ski -lifts, golf -resort) were supported with a total of €  1,469  billion  
(= 5% of total budget) > € 735.000, - per unit  
• 2018: only 1 project (SME) was supported wit h a total of €  0,212  billion  
(= 1% of total budget) > € 212.000, - per unit  
• 2019: only 2 projects (SME) were supported with a total of €  0,179  billion  
(= less than 1 % of total budget) > € 90.000, - per unit  
• 2020: only 1 project (SME) was supported with a tot al of €  0,047  billion  
(= less than 1 % of total budget) > € 47.000, - per unit  
• 2021: 8 projects (SME) were supported with a total of €  2,193  billion  
(= less than 7 % of total budget) > € 274.000, - per unit  
• 2022: only 1 project (SME) was supported with a total  of € 0,014  billion  
(= less than 1 % of total budget) > € 14.000, - per unit  
ecoplus Richtlinien für die regionale Infrastrukturförderung in Niederösterreich  
• 2015: 14 projects (tourism /culture /local infrastructure, small business parks) were 
supported with a  total of €  1,593  billion  (= 5 % of total budget)  
> € 114.000, - per unit  
• 2016: 15 projects (tourism /culture /local infrastructure, small business parks) were 
supported with a total of €  10,147  billion  (= 35 % of total budget)  
> € 676.000, - per unit  
• 2017: 9 projects (tourism /culture /local infrastructure) were supported with a  total of 
€ 9,521  billion  (= 33 % of total budget)  
> € 1.058.000, - per unit  
• 2018: 17 projects (tourism /culture /local infrastructure, small business parks) were 
supported with a total of €  8,113  billion  (= 28 % of total budget)  
> € 477.000, - per unit  
• 2019: 8 projects (culture /local infrastructure) were supported with a total of 
€ 3,448  billion  (= 12 % of total budget)  
> € 431.000, - per unit  
• 2020: 14 projects (R&D /culture /local infrastructure)  were supported with a  total of 
€ 2,382  billion  (= 8% of total budget)  
> € 170.000, - per unit  
• 2021: 10 projects (culture /sports /local infrastructure) were supported with a  total of 
€ 8,939  billion  (= 28 % of total budget)  
> € 894.000, - per unit  
• 2021: 10 pro jects (R&D /culture /sports /training infrastructure) were supported with 
a total of €  1,726  billion  (= 5% of total budget)  
> € 173.000, - per unit  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
31.12.2020 (according to the General Block Exemption Regulations no. 651/2014, 2017/1084), 
prolonged to 31.12.2023 (according to EU regulation no. 2020/972 of 02.07.2020) . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
It is considered that the application of the subsidy programme has only minimal effec ts on the 
international trade since most of the projects are considered as small (local /cultural) infrastructures 
or run by SMEs . In most cases the subsidy -amount per unit hardly exceeds the de -minimis limit.  
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  40  SA.42073 BREITBAND  AUSTRIA 2020 LEERVERROHRUNGSPROGRAMM INVESTMENT 
AID FOR BROADBAND NETWORK DEVELOPMENT – DUCT (EMPTY PIPE)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
SA.42073 Breitband Austria 2020 Leerverrohrungsprogramm Investment aid for 
broadband network development – Duct (empty  Pipe) . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Aid for broadband infrastructures – Duct Infrastructur  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, Regions and Wate r Management . 
GZ BM LRT 2020-0.744.249 . 
5. Form of the subsidy   
Grant. 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided   
Companies . 
Mechanism : call for proposers . 
Fluctuating amounts determined by results of evaluation of every project.  
7. Annual amount of the s ubsidy  
Funds paid (Mio.):  
2021 € 12,48 , -- 
2022 € 25,82 , -- 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
Project period : from 1 up to several years (depends on the proposal) . 
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  41  SA.58261 BREITBAND AUSTRIA 2020 ACCESS_VERLÄNGERUNG 2021  - 
BREITBANDFÖRDERUNG  - INVESTMENT AID FOR BROADBAND NETWORK DEVELOPMENT  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
SA.58261 Breitband Austria 2020 Access_Verlängerung 2021  
Breitbandförderung  
Investment aid for broadband network development . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022.  
3. Policy objective and/or  purpose of the subsidy  
Aid for broadband infrastructures . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, Regions and Water Management . 
GZ BM LRT 2020-0.744.249 . 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Companies . 
Mechanism : call for proposers . 
Fluctuating amounts determined by results of evaluation of every project.  
7. Annual amount of the s ubsidy  
Funds paid (Mio.):  
2021     € 0, -- 
2022     € 78,77, -- 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
Project period : from 1 up to several years (depends on the proposal) . 
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  42  SA.58261 BREITBAND AUSTRIA 2020 
LEERVERROHRUNGSPROGRAMM_VERLÄNGERUNG 2021  - INVESTMENT AID FOR 
BROADBAND NETWORK DEVELOPMENT – DUCT (EMPTY PIPE)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
SA.58261 Breitband Austria 2020 Leerverrohrungsprogramm_Verlängerung 2021 . 
Investment aid for broadband network development – Duct (empty Pipe) . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Aid for broadband infrastru ctures – Duct Infrastructur  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, Regions and Water Management . 
GZ BM LRT 2020-0.744.249 . 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Mechanism : call for pr oposers . 
Fluctuating amounts determined by results of evaluation of every project.  
7. Annual amount of the s ubsidy  
Funds paid (Mio.):  
2021 € 0, -- 
2022 € 20,17 , -- 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
Project period : from 1 up to several years (depends on the proposal) . 
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  43  SA.41175 BREITBAND AUSTRIA 2020 ACCESS, BMLRT  - BREITBANDFÖRDERUNG  - 
INVESTMENT AID FOR BROADBAND NETWORK DEVELOPMENT  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
SA.41175 Breitband Austria 2020 Access, BMLRT  
Breitbandförderung  
Investment aid for broadband network development . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Aid for broadband infrastructures . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, Regions and Water Manag ement . 
GZ BM LRT 2020-0.744.249 . 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Companies . 
Mechanism : call for proposers . 
Fluctuating amounts determined by results of evaluation of every project.  
7. Annual amount of the s ubsidy  
Funds paid (Mio.):  
2021     € 93,22 , -- 
2022     € 74,46, -- 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
Project period : from 1 up to several years (depends on the proposal) . 
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  44  AUSTRIAN PROMOTION AGENCY – GENERAL PROGRAMMES  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Austrian Promotion Agency – General Programmes . 
Guidelines : SA.40738 FFG -RL Offensiv . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Subsidy for research and development projects . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
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.  
(GZ BMVIT -609.986/0012 -III/I2/2014)  
(GZ BMWFW -98.310/0102 -C1/10/2014)  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grants, loans, sureties for bank loans.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Companies, research institutes . 
Mechanism : call for proposers during the whole year . 
Fluctuating amounts determined by results of evaluation of every project.  
7. Annual amount of the subsidy  
Funds paid (Mio.):  
2021      € 5,61 , -- 
2022      € 0, -- 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
Project period : from 1 up to several years (depends on the proposal) . 
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  45  AUSTRIAN PROMOTION AGENCY – GENERAL PROGRAMMES  - GUIDELINES: SA.60331 
FFG-RL OFFENSIV_VERLÄNGERUNG 2021  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Austrian Promotion Agency – General Programmes . 
Guidelines : SA.60331 FFG -RL Offensiv_Verlängerung 2021 . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022.  
3. Policy objective and /or purpose of the subsidy  
Subsidy for research and development projects . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Federal Ministry Republic of Austria Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and 
Technology and  
Federal Ministry Republic o f Austria Labour and Economy  
Legal basis of the FFG -Guidelines builds the federal law for the establishment of the Austrian 
Research Promotion Agency.  
(GZ BMK -2020-0.778.319)  
(GZ BMDW -2020-0.768.022)  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grants, loans, sureties for bank loans. 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Companies, research institutes . 
Mechanism : call for proposers during the whole year . 
Fluctuating amounts determined by results of evaluation of every project.  
7. Annual amount of the s ubsidy  
Funds paid (Mio.):  
2021      € 26,81 , -- 
2022      € 4,37 , -- 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
Project period : from 1 up to several years (depends on the proposal) . 
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  46  AUSTRIAN PROMOTION AGENCY – GENERAL PROGRAMMES  - GUIDELINES: SA.101878 
FFG-RL OFFENSIV_VERLÄNGERUNG 2022  
1. Title of the s ubsidy programme  
Austrian Promotion Agency – General Programmes . 
Guidelines : SA.101878 FFG -RL Offensiv_Verlängerung 2022 . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Subsidy for research and development projects . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Federal Ministry Republic of Austria Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and 
Technology and  
Federal Ministry Republic of Austria Labour and Economy  
Legal basis of the FFG -Guidelines builds the federal law for the establishment of the Austrian 
Research Promotion Agency.  
(GZ BMK -2021-0.891.331)  
(GZ BMDW -2021-0.900.577)  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grants, loans, sureties for bank loans . 
6. To whom and how the subsi dy is provided  
Companies, research institutes . 
Mechanism : call for proposers during the whole year . 
Fluctuating amounts determined by results of evaluation of every project.  
7. Annual amount of the s ubsidy  
Funds paid (Mio.):  
2021      € 0, -- 
2022      € 10,4 1, -- 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
Project period : from 1 up to several years (depends on the proposal) . 
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  47  SA.40734 - HUMAN RESOURCES – FTI-RL 
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
SA.4073 4 - Humanressourcen – FTI-RL 
SA.4073 4 - Human resources – FTI-RL 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022.  
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  
BMVIT, BMWFW  
(GZ BMVIT -609.986/0011 -III/I2/2014)  
(GZ BMWFW -97.005/0003 -C1/9/2014)  
§ 11 Z 1 bis 5 des Forschungs -und Technologieförderungsgesetzes , FTFG) BGBl Nr. 434/1982  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Companies, research institutes, sc ientists . 
Mechanism : call for proposers . 
Fluctuating amounts determined by results of evaluation of every project . 
7. Annual amount of the s ubsidy  
Funds paid (Mio.)  
2021     € 1,3, -- 
2022     € 0, -- 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
Project period : from 1 up to sever al years (depends on the proposal) . 
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  48  SA.61625 - HUMAN RESOURCES RENEWAL 2021 – FTI-RL 
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
SA.6162 5 - Humanressourcen_Verlängerung 2021 – FTI-RL. 
SA.6162 5 - Human resources renewal 2021 – FTI-RL. 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022.  
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  
Federal Ministry Republic of Austria Cl imate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and 
Technology and  
Federal Ministry Republic of Austria Labour and Economy  
(GZ BMK 2020-0.778.319)  
(GZ B MDW 2020-0.768.022)  
§ 11 Z 1 bis 5 des Forschungs -und Technologieförderungsgesetzes , FTFG) BGBl Nr. 434/1982  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Companies, research institutes, scientists . 
Mechanism : call for proposers . 
Fluctuating amounts determined by results of evaluation of every project . 
7. Annual amount of the s ubsidy  
Funds paid (Mio.)  
2021     € 0,84 , -- 
2022     € 2,31 , -- 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
Project period : from 1 up to several years (depends on the proposal) . 
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  49  SA.101857 - HUMAN RESOURCES_RENEWAL 2022 – FTI-RL 
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
SA.10185 7 - Humanressourcen_Verlängerung 2022 – FTI-RL. 
SA.10185 7 - Human resources_renewal 2022 – FTI-RL. 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Subsidy for research & development projects in connectio n with human  resources, employment and 
training . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Federal Ministry Republic of Austria Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and 
Technology and  
Federal Ministry Republic of Austria Labour and Economy  
(GZ BMK 2021-0.891.331)  
(GZ B MDW 2021-0.900.577)  
§ 11 Z 1 bis 5 des Forschungs -und Technologieförderungsgesetzes , FTFG) BGBl Nr. 434/1982  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Companies, research institutes, scientists . 
Mechanism : call for proposers . 
Fluctuating amounts determined by results of evaluation of every project . 
7. Annual amount of the s ubsidy  
Funds paid (Mio.)  
2021     € 0, -- 
2022     € 1,73 , -- 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
Project period : from 1 up to several years  (depends on the proposal) . 
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  50  SA.40733 FTI -RL STRUKTUR  - STRENGTHENING COOPERATIVE FRAMEWORKS 
BETWEEN SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
SA.40733 FTI -RL Struktur . 
Strengthening cooperative frameworks between science and industry . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Strengthening cooperative frameworks between science and industry . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
BMVIT, BMWFW  
(GZ BMVIT -609.986/0011 -III/I2/2014)  
(GZ BM WFW-97.005/0003 -C1/9/2014)  
§ 11 Z 1 bis 5 des Forschungs -und Technologieförderungsgesetzes , FTFG) BGBl Nr. 434/1982  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Companies, research institutes, scientists . 
Mechanism : call for proposers . 
Fluctuating amounts determined by results of evaluation of every project . 
7. Annual amount of the s ubsidy  
Funds paid (Mio.)  
2021     € 1,65, -- 
2022     € 0, -- 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
Project period : from 1 up to several years (depends on the proposal) . 
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  51  SA.61626 FTI -RL STRUKTUR_VERLÄNGERUNG 2021  - STRENGTHENING COOPERATIVE 
FRAMEWORKS BETWEEN SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
SA.61626 FTI -RL Struktur_Verlängerung 2021 . 
Strengthening cooperative frameworks between science and industry . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Strengthening cooperative frameworks between science and industry . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Federal Ministry Republic of Aust ria Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and 
Technology and  
Federal Ministry Republic of Austria Labour and Economy  
(GZ BMK 2020-0.778.319)  
(GZ B MDW 2020-0.768.022)  
§ 11 Z 1 bis 5 des Forschungs -und Technologieförderungsgesetzes , FTFG) BGBl Nr. 434/1982 . 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Companies, research institutes, scientists . 
Mechanism : call for proposers . 
Fluctuating amounts determined by results of evaluation of every project . 
7. Annual amount of the subsidy  
Funds paid (Mio.)  
2021     € 0, -- 
2022     € 6,31 , -- 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
Project period : from 1 up to several years (depends on the proposal) . 
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  52  SA.40732 FTI -RL THEMEN  - STRENGTHENING OF INNOVATION FOR AUSTRIAN 
ORGANIZATIONS IN SPECIFIC I SSUES  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
SA.40732 FTI -RL Themen . 
Strengthening of innovation for Austrian organizations in specific issues . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022.  
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  
BMVIT, BMWFW  
(GZ BMVIT -609.986/0011 -III/I2/2014)  
(GZ BMWFW -97.005/0003 -C1/9/2014)  
§ 11 Z 1 bis 5 des Forschungs -und Technologieförderungsgesetzes , FTFG) BGBl Nr. 434/1982  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Companies, research institutes, scientists . 
Mechanism : call for proposers . 
Fluctuating amounts determined by results of evaluation of every project . 
7. Annual amount of the s ubsidy  
Funds paid (Mio.)  
2021     € 61,14 , -- 
2022     € 0, -- 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
Project period : from 1 up to several years (depends on the proposal) . 
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  53  SA.61655 FTI -RL THEMEN_VERLÄNGERUNG 2021  - STRENGTHENING OF INNOVATION 
FOR AUSTRIAN ORGANIZATIONS  IN SPECIFIC ISSUES  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
SA.61655 FTI -RL Themen_Verlängerung 2021 . 
Strengthening of innovation for Austrian organizations in specific issues . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022.  
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  
Federal Ministry Republic of Austria Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and 
Technology and  
Federal Ministry R epublic of Austria Labour and Economy . 
(GZ BMK 2020-0.778.319)  
(GZ B MDW 2020-0.768.022)  
§ 11 Z 1 bis 5 des Forschungs -und Technologieförderungsgesetzes , FTFG) BGBl Nr. 434/1982 . 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Companies, research institutes, scientists . 
Mechanism : call for proposers . 
Fluctuating amounts determined by results of evaluation of every project . 
7. Annual amount of the s ubsidy  
Funds paid (Mio.)  
2021     € 41,23  ,-- 
2022     € 69,13  ,-- 
8. Duration of the su bsidy 
Project period : from 1 up to several years (depends on the proposal) . 
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  54  SA.101860 FFG -RL MISSIONEN_VERLÄNGERUNG 2022  - STRENGTHENING OF 
INNOVATION FOR AUSTRIAN ORGANIZATIONS IN SPECIFIC ISSUES  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
SA.101860 FFG -RL Missionen_Verlängerung 2022 . 
Strengthening of innovation for Austrian organizations in specific issues . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Strengthening of innovation for Austrian organizations in s pecific issues . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Federal Ministry Republic of Austria Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and 
Technology and  
Federal Ministry Republic of Austria Labour and Economy . 
(GZ BMK 2021-0.891.331)  
(GZ BMDW 2021-0.900.577)  
§ 11 Z 1 bis 5 des Forschungs -und Technologieförderungsgesetzes , FTFG) BGBl Nr. 434/1982 . 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Companies, research institutes, scientists . 
Mechanism : call for proposers . 
Fluctuating amounts determined by results of evaluation of every project . 
7. Annual amount of the s ubsidy  
Funds paid (Mio.)  
2021     € 0, -- 
2022     € 0,6 ,-- 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
Project period : from 1 up to several years (depends on the proposal) . 
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  55  AUSTRIAN PROMOTION AGENCY – GENERAL PROGRAMMES  - GUIDELINES: SA.40739 
FFG-RL INDUSTRIE  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Austrian Promotion Agency – General Programmes . 
Guidelines : SA.40739 FFG -RL Industrie . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Subsidy for research and development projects for industry . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Federal Ministry of Transport, Innovation and Technology and Federal Ministry of Education, Science 
and Research . 
Legal basis of the FFG -Guidelines builds the federal law for the establishment of the Austrian 
Research Promotion Agency.  
(GZ BMVIT -609.986/0012 -III/I2/2014)  
(GZ BMWFW -98.310/0102 -C1/10/2014)  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grants, loans, sureties for bank loans.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Companies, research institutes . 
Mechanism : call for proposers during the whole year . 
Fluctuating amounts determined by results of evaluation of every project.  
7. Annual amount of the s ubsidy  
Funds paid (Mio.):  
2021      € 10,52, -- 
2022      € 0,-- 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
Project period : from 1 up to several years (depends on the proposal) . 
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  56  AUSTRIAN PROMOTION AGENCY – GENERAL PROGRAMMES  - GUIDELINES: SA.60404 
FFG-RL INDUSTRIE_VERLÄNGER UNG 2021  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Austrian Promotion Agency – General Programmes . 
Guidelines : SA.60404 FFG -RL Industrie_Verlängerung 2021 . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy.  
Subsidy for resea rch and development projects for industry . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Federal Ministry Republic of Austria Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and 
Technology and  
Federal Ministry Republic of Austria Labour and Economy  
Legal basis of the FFG -Guidelines builds the federal law for the establishment of the Austrian 
Research Promotion Agency.  
(GZ BMK -2020-0.778.319)  
(GZ BMDW -2020-0.768.022)  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grants, loans, sureties for bank loans.  
6. To whom and how the subsi dy is provided  
Companies, research institutes . 
Mechanism : call for proposers during the whole year . 
Fluctuating amounts determined by results of evaluation of every project.  
7. Annual amount of the s ubsidy  
Funds paid (Mio.):  
2021      € 76,00, -- 
2022      € 1,52,-- 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
Project period : from 1 up to several years (depends on the proposal) . 
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  57  AUSTRIAN PROMOTION AGENCY – GENERAL PROGRAMMES  - GUIDELINES: SA.101861 
FFG-RL INDUSTRIE_VERLÄNGERUNG 2022  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Austrian Promotion Agency – General Programmes . 
Guidelines : SA.101861 FFG -RL Industrie_Verlängerung 2022 . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Subsidy for research and development projects for industry.  
4. Backgr ound and authority for the subsidy  
Federal Ministry Republic of Austria Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and 
Technology and  
Federal Ministry Republic of Austria Labour and Economy  
Legal basis of the FFG -Guidelines builds the federal law for the establishment of the Austrian 
Research Promotion Agency.  
(GZ BMK -2021-0.891.331)  
(GZ BMDW -2021-0.900.577)  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grants, loans, sureties for bank loans.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Companies, research institutes . 
Mechanism : call for proposers during the whole year . 
Fluctuating amounts determined by results of evaluation of every project.  
7. Annual amount of the s ubsidy  
Funds paid (Mio.):  
2021      € 0,-- 
2022      € 88,971, -- 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
Project period : from 1 up to several years (depends on the proposal) . 
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  58  AUSTRIAN PROMOTION AGENCY – GENERAL PROGRAMMES  - GUIDELINES: SA.101859 
FFG-RL KMU_VERLÄNGERUNG 2022  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Austrian Promotion Agency – General Programmes . 
Guidelines : SA.101859 FFG -RL KMU_Verlängerung 2022 . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Subsidy for research and development projects for SME's.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Federal Ministry Republic of Austria Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and 
Technology and  
Federal Ministry Republic of Austria Labour and Economy . 
Legal basis of the FFG -Guidelines builds the federal law for the establishment of the Austrian 
Researc h Promotion Agency.  
(GZ BMK 2021-0.891.331)  
(GZ B MDW 2021-0.900.577)  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grants, loans, sureties for bank loans.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Companies, research institutes . 
Mechanism : call for proposers during the whole year . 
Fluctuating amounts determined by results of evaluation of every project.  
7. Annual amount of the s ubsidy  
Funds paid (Mio.):  
2021      € 0,-- 
2022      € 74,56 , -- 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
Project period : from 1 up to several years (depends on the proposal) . 
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  59  SA.63278 ZERO EMISSION BUSES AND INFRASTRUCTURE  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
SA.63278 Emmissionsfreie Busse und Infrastruktur . 
SA.63278 Zero emission buses and infrastructure . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Promote the conversion to zero -emission bus fleets in public passenger transport.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Federal Ministry Republic of Austria Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and 
Technology . 
(GZ BMK 2022-0.026.066)  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant . 
6. Annual amount of the s ubsidy  
Funds paid (Mio.):  
2021      € -,-- 
2022      € 107,26, -- 
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  60  ÖSTERREICHISCHES FILMINSTITUT /AUSTRIAN FILM INSTITUTE  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Österreichisches Filminstitut /Austrian FILM INSTITUTE . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The Austrian Film Institute (Österreichisches Filminstitut) is a national film funding agency which 
supports cinema productions as a cultu ral product as well as the Austrian film business and thus 
contributes to strengthening the Austrian film industry and the creative and artistic qualities of 
Austrian films to ensure its domestic and international success . It is a legal entity under public  law 
and its registered office is located in Vienna . The financial year of the Austrian Film Institute is the 
calendar year.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Filmförderungsgesetz, Fassung vom  27.11.2014/ (FILM FUNDING ACT)  
Langtitel : Bundesgesetz vom 25 . November  1980 über die Förderung des österreichischen Films 
(Filmförderungsgesetz)  
StF: BGBl. Nr. 557/1980 (NR : GP XV RV 277 AB 544 S. 51 . BR: AB 2225 S. 403. ) 
Förderungsrichtlinien (Funding Guidelines) 01.01.2021  
Förderungsrichtlinien (Funding Guidelines) 01.07.2021  
Förderungsrichtlinien (Funding Guidelines) 01.01.2022  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Selective and automatic support . 
Non-repayable and conditionally repayable  loans. 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Writers, directors, production companies, distributors and professional associations . 
Projects are selected by a committee of experts . 
Fluctuating amount determined by costs of project/measure . 
7. Annual amount of the s ubsidy  
Annual overall -budget 2022 : 20.900.000 Euro  
Annual overall -budget 2021 : 21.000.000 Euro  
Reference rate of production 440.000 Euro . 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
Funding commitment is valid one year . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the  trade effects of the subsidy  
Tätigkeitsbericht (Annual Report) 2021  
Tätigkeitsbericht (Annual Report) 2022   G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.1  
 
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  61  ENVIRONMENTAL SUPPORT UNDER THE AUSTRIAN ENVIRONMENTAL SUPPORT ACT 
FOR INDUSTRIAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION MEASURES  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Environmental support under the Austrian Environmental Support Act for industrial 
environmental protection measures . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Support of environmental protection measures (all branches) . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Authority in charge of granting the subsidy : Federal Ministry for Climate Action, Environment, 
Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology . 
Legal background : Law on Federal Aid for Environmental Protection 1993, Federal Sheet Edition 
No. 185/93 (last amendment Federal Law Sheet I.  No. 39/2018) ; Guidelines on the Aid to industry 
for environmental protection measures (website) . 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grants for investment . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Subsidies are provided especially to enterprises for environmental protection measures with respect 
to the environmental benefit.  
7. Amount of the s ubsidy  
Subsidy per unit : up to 35 % of the environmentally relevant vol ume of investment;  
Average subsidy of 2021 : 18,97% of the environmentally relevant volume of investment ; 
Average subsidy of 2022 : 23,72% of the environmentally relevant volume of investment . 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
N 530/2001 : 6.11.2001  
N 350/2005 : 13.9.20 05 
N 418/2007 : 21.9.2007  
X814/09 : 01.10.2009  
SA.41223 : 20.02.2015  
SA.41250 : 20.02.2015  
SA.63640 : 01.01.2021  
SA.102793 : 01.04.2022  
Actual guidelines : Duration end 31.12.2020  
Duration : acc. Community guidelines on State aid for environmental protection . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
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  62  GUIDELINES ON AID FOR ECOLOGICAL MEASURES UNDER THE WATER FRAMEWORK 
DIRECTIVE FOR ENTERPRISES  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Guidelines on Aid for ecological measures under the water framework directive for 
enterprises.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022. 
Guidelines were set into force reactive after notification on 01.06.2017 . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Support of ecological measures under the water framework directive.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Authority in charge of granting the subsidy : Authority in charge of granting the subsidy : Federal 
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, Regions and Water Management;  
Legal background : Law on Federal Aid for Environmental Protection 1993, Federal Sheet Edition 
No. 185/93 (last amendment prior to 2021/2022 Federal Law Sheet I.  No.114/2020);  
Guidelines "Ecological  measures under the water framework directive for enterpris es. 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grants for investment . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Subsidies are provided to enterprises for ecological  measures under the water framework directive 
with respect to the environmental benefit.  
7. Amount of the s ubsidy  
Subsid y per unit:  up to 25 % of the environmentally relevant volume of investment ; 
Average subsidy of 2021 : 18,9% of the environmentally relevant volume of investment;  
Average subsidy of 2022 : 22,3% of the environmentally relevant volume of investment . 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
Guidelines were set into force reactive after notification on 01.06.2017 until 31.12.2023.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Not avai lable. 
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  63  GUIDELINES ON AID FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF ABANDONED POLLUTED SITES (U.3.)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Guidelines on Aid for the management of abandoned polluted sites  (U.3.) . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022.  
3. Policy objective and/or p urpose of the subsidy  
Support rehabilitation of contaminated sites . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Authority in charge of granting the subsidy : Federal Ministry for Climate Action, Environment, 
Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology;  
Legal b ackground : Law on Federal Aid for Environmental Protection 1993, Federal Sheet Edition 
No. 185/93 (last amendment prior to 2019/2020 Federal Law Sheet I.  No.39/2018);  
Guidelines on the Aid to industry for environmental protection measures (website) . 
5. Form o f the subsidy  
Grants for investment . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
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 i n the national 
register of contaminated sites.  
7. Amount of the s ubsidy  
Subsidy per unit:  55% up to 100 % of the costs ; 
Average subsidy of 2021 : 78% of the costs ; 
Average subsidy of 2022 : 90% of the costs . 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
Actual Guidelines were set into force reactive after notification on 01.04.2017 until 31.12.2025.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Not available . 
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  64  INVESTMENT AID ENABLING UNDERTAKINGS TO GO BEYOND UNION STANDARDS FOR 
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTEC TION OR INCREASE THE LEVEL OF ENVIRONMENTAL 
PROTECTION IN THE ABSENCE OF UNION STANDARDS (ART. 36)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Investment aid enabling undertakings to go beyond Union standards for environmental 
protection or increase the level of enviro nmental 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 from 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 studie s (Art. 49)  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Support of environmental protection measures (all branches) . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Authority in charge of granting the subsidy : Klima- und Energiefonds . 
Legal background : Law on Federal Aid for Environmental Protection 1993, Federal Sheet Edition 
No. 185/93 (last amendment Federal Law Sheet I.  No 39/2018 . 
Klima - und Energiefonds, BGBl . I 40/2007 idgF ; § 3 Abs. 1 KLI.EN -F-G iVm . 
Guidelines on the Aid to industry for environmental protection measures (website) . 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grants for investment . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Subsidies are provided for environmental protection measures with respect to the environmental 
benefit.  
7. Amount of the s ubsidy  
Subsidy per unit:  up to 35 % of the costs . 
Average subsidy of 2021 : 29,02% of the costs ; 
Average subsidy of 2022 : 26,12% of the costs . 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
SA.41225 (2015/X) : 20.02.2015 - 31.12.2020  
SA.41247(2 015/XA) : 20.02.2015 – 30.06.2021  
SA.63641 : 01.01.2021  - 31.12.2023  
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  9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Not available . 
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  65  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)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
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 a id for the promotion of energy from renewable energy sources (Art. 41)  
Aid for environmental studies (Art. 49)  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Support of environmental protection measures (all branches) . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Authority in charge of granting the subsidy : Federal Ministry for Climate Action, Environment, 
Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology . 
Legal background : klima:aktiv mobil Guidelines 2013 : (Speci al directive acc. § 5 Abs. 2 General 
framework guidelines for the granting of subsidies from federal funds ( ARR 2014), BGBl . II 
Nr. 208/2014) . 
KLI.EN -F: § 3 Abs. 1 KLI.EN -FondsG, BGBl . I Nr. 40/2007 idgF  
Guidelines on the Aid to industry for environmental protection measures . 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grants for investment . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Subsidies are provided to all firms enterprises in all economic sectors for environmental protection  
measures with respect to the environmental benefit.  
7. Amount of the s ubsidy  
Subsidy per unit:  up to 50 % of the environmentally relevant volume of investment;  
Average subsidy of 2021 : 8,24% of the environmentally relevant volume of investment ; 
Average subsidy of 2022 : no projects . 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
SA.36378 : 01.04.2013  
SA.41095 : 01.03.2015  
SA.61447 : 01.01.2021  
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  Actual guidelines : Duration end 31.12.2031 . 
Duration : acc. Community guidelines on State aid for environmental protection . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment  of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Not available . 
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  66  SA.58972 | R&R AID SCHEME "COMPANY -SUSTAINING MEASURES"  FOR SMES IN 
CARINTHIA  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
SA.58972 | R&R aid scheme "company -sustaining measures " for SMEs in Carinthia . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Restructuring and support of SMEs in difficulties ; Prolongation . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Act on the state aid of the economy in Carinthia ( "Kärntner Wirt schaftsförderungsgesetzes ") 
"Kärntner Wirtschaftsförderungsgesetzes ", LGBl . Nr. 6 | 1993;  
Art. 107(3)(c) TFEU Certain econ. activities/areas . 
Rescue and restructuring - Rescue and Restructuring Guidelines, 2014 -2020. 
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  
Direct grant, Loan /Repayable advances, Subsidised services . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
On the bas is of the Economic Assistance Funds Act and the Guideline for Granting Aid . 
7. Annual amount of the s ubsidy  
Annual amount of subsidy budgeted : 
2021 EUR  50,000.00  
2022 EUR  0.00 
Total  50,000.00  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
From 01.11.2020 to 31.12.2023 . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
It is considered that this subsidy has a minimal effect on trade.  
(a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available ; 
SARI-System . 
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  67  SA.59152 | KWF FRAMEWORK GUIDELINE OF NOVEMBER  2020  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
SA.59152 | KWF framework guideline of November  2020. 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Modernisation, improvement, specialisation and innov ation for all economic sectors ; Prolongation . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Commission Regulation (EU) N°651/2014 of 1 7 June 2014 declaring certain categories of aid 
compatible with the internal market in application of Articles 107 and 108 of t he Treaty ; Commission 
Regulation (EU) N° 1407/2013 of 1 8 December  2013 on the application of Articles 107 and 108 of 
the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union to de minimis aid ; Act on the state aid of the 
economy in Carinthia ( "Kärntner Wirtschaftsförderungsgesetzes "), LGBl . Nr. 6 | 1993 . 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Direct grant /Interest rate subsidy, Loan /Repayable advances, participations . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
On the basis of the Economic Assistance Funds Act and the Guidelin e for Granting Aid in tourism . 
7. Annual amount of the s ubsidy  
Annual amount of subsidy budgeted  
2021 EUR  30,395,000.00  
2022 EUR  0.00 
Total  30,395,000.00  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
From 01.11.2020 to 31.12.2021 . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
It is considered that this subsidy has a minimal effect on trade.  
(a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available ; 
SARI-System . 
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  68  SA.59153 | FINANCING GUIDELINE OF NOVEMBER  2020  
1. Title of  the subsidy programme  
SA.59153 | Financing guideline of November  2020. 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Financing of promising projects through a special risk -sharing model – Prolongation . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Commission Regulation (EU) N°651/2014 of 1 7 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 application of Articles 107 and 108 of 
the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union to de minimis aid ; Act on the state aid of the 
economy in Carinthia ( "Kärntner Wirtschaftsförderungsgesetzes "), LGBl . Nr. 6 | 1993 . 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Loan/Repayable advances, participations . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
On the basis of the Economic Assistance Funds Act and the Guideline for Granting Aid . 
7. Annual amount of the s ubsidy  
Annual amount of subsidy budgeted  
2021 EUR  300,000.00  
2022 EUR  0.00 
Total  300,000.00  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
From 01.11.2020 to 31.12.2021 . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
It is considered that this subsidy has a minimal effect on trade.  
(a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available ; 
SARI-System.  
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  69  SA.59930 AN D SA.62288 | COVID -19; SUPPORT MEASURES BY CARINTHIA, UPPER 
AUSTRIA, STYRIA, TYROL AND VIENNA  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
SA.59930 an d SA.62288 | Covid -19; Support Measures by Carinthia, Upper Austria, Styria, 
Tyrol and Vienna . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Modification of SA.57148 and SA.58385 . Remedy for a serio us disturbance in the economy – 
Prolongation . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Commission Regulation (EU) N°651/2014 of 1 7 June 2014 declaring certain categories of aid 
compatible with the internal market in application of Articles 107 and 108 of t he Treaty ; Commission 
Regulation (EU) N° 1407/2013 of 1 8 December  2013 on the application of Articles 107 and 108 of 
the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union to de minimis aid ; Act on the state aid of the 
economy in Carinthia ( "Kärntner Wirtscha ftsförderungsgesetzes "), LGBl . Nr. 6 | 1993 . 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Direct grant /Loan/Repayable advances . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
On the basis of the Economic Assistance Funds Act and the Guideline for Granting Aid as well as on 
the basis of t he temporary framework for state aid measures to support economy in the current 
Covid -19 outbreak.  
7. Annual amount of the s ubsidy  
Annual amount of subsidy budgeted  
2021 EUR  36,000.00  
2022 EUR  0.00 
Total  36,000.00  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
SA.59930 from 01.11.2020 to 30.04.2021 and  
SA.62288 from 01.05.2021 to 31.12.2021 . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
It is considered that this subsidy has a minimal effect on trade.  
(a) for the three most recent years for whi ch statistics are available ; 
SARI-System.  
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  70  SA.101893 | FINANCING GUIDELINE OF JANUARY  2022  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
SA.101893 | Financing guideline of January  2022. 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the  subsidy  
Modification of SA.50077 and SA.59153 | Financing of promising projects through a special 
risk-sharing model – Adaptation regional funding area map . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Commission Regulation (EU) N°651/2014 of 1 7 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 application of Articles 107 and 108 of 
the Treaty o n the Functioning of the European Union to de minimis aid ; Act on the state aid of the 
economy in Carinthia ( "Kärntner Wirtschaftsförderungsgesetzes "), LGBl . Nr. 6 | 1993 . 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Loan/Repayable advances, participations . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
On the basis of the Economic Assistance Funds Act and the Guideline for Granting Aid . 
7. Annual amount of the s ubsidy  
Annual amount of subsidy budgeted  
2021 EUR  0.00 
2022 EUR  1,415,000.00  
Total  1,415,000.00  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
From 01.01.2022 to 30.06.2024 . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
It is considered that this subsidy has a minimal effect on trade.  
(a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available ; 
SARI-System . 
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  71  SA.101895 AND SA.104324 | EXPANSION AND ADAPTATION OF THE KWF 
FRAMEWORK GUIDELINE OF JANUARY 2022  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
SA.101895 and SA.104324 | Expansion and Adaptation of the KWF framework guideline 
of January  2022. 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Modification of SA.59152 . Modernisation, improvement, specialisation and innovation for all 
economic sectors – Transition to new funding period . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Commission Regulation (EU) N°651/2014 of 1 7 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 application of Articles 107 and 108 of 
the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union to de minimis aid ; Act on the state aid of the 
economy in Carinthia ( "Kärntner Wirtschaftsförderungsgesetzes "), LGBl . Nr. 6 | 1993 . 
5. Form of the subs idy 
Direct grant /Interest rate subsidy, Loan /Repayable advances, participations . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
On the basis of the Economic Assistance Funds Act and the Guideline for Granting Aid in tourism . 
7. Annual amount of the s ubsidy  
Annual am ount of subsidy budgeted . 
2021 EUR  0.00 
2022 EUR  29,608,000.00  
Total 29,608,000.00  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
SA.101895 from 01.01.2022 to 30.06.2022 and  
SA.104324 from 01.07.2022 to 30.06.2024  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
It is considered that this subsidy has a minimal effect on trade.  
(a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available ; 
SARI-System.  
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  72  DIRECTIVE FOR GRANTING OF REGIONAL FUNDING FOR THE IMPROVING OF THE 
ECOLOGICAL STATUS OF SURFACE WATER IN THE PROVINCE OF CARINTHIA  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Directive for granting of regional funding for the improving of the ecological status of 
surface water in the province of Carinthia.  
2. Period covered by the notifi cation  
The described directive came into force on the 13th of July 2021 with the notification of the European 
commission (registration no SA.64384) and replaced the directive with the registration 
number  X290/2010, which expired on 30th of June 2014. 
3. Policy o bjective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The main objective of the present directive is the funding of measures to enhance the ecological 
status of surface water and the reduction of hydromo rphological pressures in order to achieve 
environmental obje ctives surface water according to the European Water Framework Directive and 
the corresponding national law (§ 30a Austrian water right act 1959).  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
The background for the funding of the measures for improving of the ecological status of surface 
water is the Water Frame Work Directive (WFD) and the requirement of achieving the good ecological 
status in all waters (Article 4.1 WFD, § 30a Austrian water right act) . According to the WFD, Austria 
has made a river basin man agement plan, in order to ensure a full and consistent implementation 
of the objectives of the WFD . Basically the granting is complied with ecological priorities, with 
particular regard to water management planning and the requirements of the water managem ent 
plan (§ 55c Austrian water right act) . The granting of the province of Carinthia constitutes a 
co-financing of measures, which are granted by national subsidies according to UFG 1993. 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
The grant is provided for i) legal bodies or natural persons operating a hydro power plant or ii) legal 
bodies or natural persons operating another installation, which causes hydromorphological pressure 
by carrying on economic activity and providi ng products or services on the market and are therefore 
underlying the EU lows on state aid Art. 87.  
7. Amount of the s ubsidy  
In general, the subsidy is a non -refundable grant of a percentage of the investment costs, excepting 
those applicants do not fulfilli ng the conditions described in Attachment 1 of the EU block exemption 
regulations . For those applicants only a total amount of 1,000.00 EURO is granted.  
In contrast, "small enterprises " according to the EU block exemption regulations get an investment 
grant of 15 % and for all other applicants the investment grant of 5 % of the investment costs.  
Since 2009, 264,091.00 EURO was granted for 31 applicants.  
2021:          0.00 EURO  
2022:  22,500.00 EURO (1 applicant)  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
As mentioned above, the grant constitutes a co -funding to the Austrian subsidies according to 
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  The Austrian subsidy according to UFG 1993 and the regional funding end 6 months after the e xpiry 
of the period of validity of the General Block Exemption Regulation.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Due to the low amount of funding and/or small number of applicants no statistical data is available 
to assess significant influence on the trade effect.  Only minimal effects on the international trade.  
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  73  CARINTHIA FILM COMMISSION – CFC GUIDELINES AND SUBSIDY PROGRAM 
2019 -2020 -2021 AND  CARINTHIA FILM COMMISSION – CFC GUIDELINES AND SUBSIDY 
PROGRAM 2022 -2023  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Carinthia Film Commission – CFC Guidelines and Subsidy Program 2019 -2020-2021: SA.62840 
(2021) . 
Carinthia Film Commission – CFC Guidelines and Subsidy Program 2022 -2023 2022 : SA.102785 . 
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 1 7 June 2014 declaring certain 
categories of aid compatible with the internal market in application of Articles 107 and 108 of the 
Treaty on the Funct ioning of the European Union, OJEC No. L 187 of 26.06.2014, p. 1 ( "GBER "). 
2. Period  covered by the notification  
• 2021 
• 2022 
3. Policy o bjective  and/or purpose  of the subsidy  
With the establishment of the CFC, the following objectives are being pursued:  
• Strengthen ing 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 film industry in 
Carinthia (stimulation and strengthening of the film location)  
• Strengthening the tourism brand Carinthia 2020 through a positive image and advertising 
transfer, by presenting the Province of Carinthia in culturally sophisticated and high quality 
film and television productions  
• Increasing the awareness of Carinthia as a d estination ; 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  
The basis for awarding film funding in the form of indivi dual grants is the Carinthian Culture 
Promotion Act [Kärntner Kulturförderungsgesetz] 2001 – K-KFoerdG,  Provincial Law Gazette 
No. 45/2002 as amended.  
The decision on granting funding in accordance with these Guidelines will be made by the member 
of the Ca rinthian Government with responsibility 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 
Board.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
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  6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Applications for funding in accordance with these Guidelines can be submitted by natural or legal 
persons that are sufficiently qualified 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 their 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 applicants who have not complied with a recovery order on the basis of an earlier 
EU Commi ssion 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 (Sec. 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 than 25 %, or if two or more television 
production companies are involved with a sharehol ding of more than 50 %. 
The decision on granting funding in accordance with these Guidelines will be made by the member 
of the Carinthian Government with responsibility for culture according to the financial resources 
available.  
The decision will be made af ter taking note of the non -binding recommendation of the CFC Advisory 
Board . 
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 t he stipulated 
criteria . The Advisory Board must formulate a non -binding funding proposal on this basis and 
according to the resources available.  
The granting of funding by the Province of Carinthia, represented by the member of the Carinthian 
Government wi th responsibility for culture, must take place via the conclusion of a funding 
agreement between the latter and the funding recipient.  
7. Annual amount of the  subsidy  
Total amount budgeted 2021 : € 337500  
Total amount budgeted 2022 : € 350000  
8. Duration of the su bsidy 
Guidelines and Subsidy Program 2019 -2020-2021: from 17.04.2019 until 31.12.2020 and extended 
until 31.12.2021 . 
Guidelines and Subsidy Program 2022 -2023: from 03.03.2022 until 31.12.2023 . 
9. Statistical data  permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
2021 
Guidelines and Subsidy Program 2019 -2020-2021:  17 cases  in TOTAL : € 230500  
2022 
Guidelines and Subsidy Program 2022 -2023:           17 cases  in TOTAL : € 265500  
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  74  CARINTHIAN SUBSIDY PROGRAM FOR PUBLISHING COMPANIES 2021 AND 
CARINTHIAN SUB SIDY PROGRAM FOR PUBLISHING COMPANIES 2022  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Carinthian subsidy program for publishing companies 2021, SA.64028 . 
Carinthian subsidy program for publishing companies 2022, SA.103601 . 
2. Period  covered by the notification  
• 2021 
• 2022 
3. Policy o bjective  and/or purpose  of the subsidy  
Is the support/promotion for publishing companies which make a significant contribution to the 
further development of the linguistic and cultural reality of the country ; through their work and 
through 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 supra -regionally visible . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
The basis for awarding funding in the form of individual grants is the Carinthian Culture Promotion 
Act [Kärntner Kulturförderungsgesetz] 2001 – K-KFoerdG, Provincial Law Gazette No. 45/2002 as 
amended.  
The decision on granting funding in accordance with these Guidelines will be made by the member 
of the Carinthian Government with responsibility for culture according to the financial resources 
available.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant. 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Publishing Companies in the fields of fiction, essay writing or non -fiction books from the history of 
culture and history, art, architecture, music or design . 
The following are not eligible to apply:  
• Funding applicants 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 (Sec. 1 Para. 3 sub. c GBER)  
7. Annual amount of the subsidy  
2021: € 100000  
2022: € 100000  
8. Duration  of the subsidy  
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  9. Statistical data  permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
6 cases p.a.  
Publishing Company    2021  2022 
1 Drava -Verlag    € 15790  € 16071  
2 Hermagoras -Verlag   € 17544  € 17857  
3 Verlag Johannes Heyn   € 17544  € 17857  
4 Ritter -Verlag    € 17544  € 17857  
5 Wieser -Verlag    € 17544  € 17857  
6 Sisyphus -Verlag    € 10000  € 12500  
 TOTAL     € 95966  € 99999  
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  75  PROVINCE OF CARINTHIA GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR CULTURAL SUBSIDIES  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Province of Carinthia General Guidelines for Cultural Subsidies 2021, SA.61464 . 
Province of Carinthia General Guidelines for Cultural Subsidies 2022, SA. 101948 . 
2. Period  covered by the notification  
• 2021 
• 2022 
3. Policy o bjective  and/or purpose  of the subsidy  
The Province of Carinthia has to promote and support cultural activities in the interest of the state 
and its inhabitants . In particular, financial support is given if cultura l activities are carried out in 
Carinthia or are related to Carinthia.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
The basis for awarding funding in the form of individual grants is the Carinthian Culture Promotion 
Act [Kärntner Kulturförderungsgesetz] 2001 – K-KFoerdG, Provincial Law Gazette No. 45/2002 as 
amended.  
The decision on granting funding in accordance with these Guidelines is made by the member of the 
Carinthian Provincial Government with responsibility for culture according to the financial resourc es 
available.  
5. Form of the subsidy : 
Grant. 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Applicants are physical and legal persons/institutions, who are important for cultural life, as well as 
directly cultural workers/facilities/artists.  
The following are not eligible to apply:  
• Funding applicants 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 (Sec. 1 Para. 3 sub. c GBER)  
7. Annual amount of the subsidy  
2021: € 8.5 Mio.  
2022: € 9 Mio. 
8. Duration  of the subsidy  
01.01.2021 until 31.12.2022  
9. Statistical data  permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy : 
2021: approx.. 1100 cases   in TOTAL  € 7.4 Mio.  
2022: approx.. 1200 cases   in TOTAL  € 8.5 Mio.  
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  76  RECOVERY OF INCOMPATIBLE AID FROM AIRLINES RYANAIR, HLX AND TUIFLY 
CONCERNING AIRPORT KÄRNTEN  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Recovery of incompatible aid from airlines Ryanair, HLX and TUIfly concerning Airport 
Kärnten . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
The incompatible aid was initially granted for the years 2002 -2009.  
3. Policy objective and/or purp ose of the subsidy  
Recovery Decision by the European Commission concerning Austria/Kärnten Airport . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Decision of the European Commission from 11.11.2016 ; Subject : The Commission found that certain 
airport services and marketing agreements concluded between the operator und owner of the 
Kärnten Airport located in Klagenfurt/Austria Kärntner Flughafenbetriebsgesellschaft mbH and 
airlines Ryanair, HLX and TUIFly gave th e latter an undue advantage, which cannot be justified under 
EU state aid rules, and have these illegal subsidies to be recovered.  
The European Commission decided in this case that airport services and marketing agreements 
concluded with Ryanair, TUIfly an d HLX could not, when they were concluded, have been expected 
to generate more revenues than additional costs and qualified these agreements as "state aids to 
the airlines ". Moreover, the agreements simply reduce the operating costs of the airlines, withou t 
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 EUR 2 million  for Ryanair, EUR 1.1 million  for TUIfly and EUR 9.6 million  for HLX . TUIfly is 
the legal successor of HLX . In order to reduce the distortion of competition created by the illegal 
subsidies, Ryanair and Tuifly/HLX now have to pay these amounts, which had in detail to be 
calculated, back t o Austria.  
In coordination with the European Commission the amount of the illegal subsidies with interests until 
January  31st, 2018 was calculated . For Ryanair the amount with interests is around EUR 2.0 Mio, for 
TUIfly/HLX around EUR 11.2 Mio . In accordance with the European Commission these sums were, 
based on an escrow agreement between the airlines and the Austrian province of Kärnten, paid into 
an escrow account (blocked account) . Due to the decision in these cases set by the European Court 
of Justice, as the airlines appealed against this decision, the blocked amount will either be paid to 
the aid beneficiaries or the aid grantor.  
In 2021 the General Court dismissed the airlines ' appeal wher eas the airlines appealed to the 
Court  of Justice . A final decision has so far (13 . April  2023) not been delivered.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
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 b een expected 
to generate more revenues than additional costs . As no profit -driven airport manager would have 
concluded such loss -making agreements, they were qualified as 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, and so have to be recovered (see also point 4.).  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is prov ided 
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  7. Amount of the s ubsidy  
In coordination with the European Commission the amount of the illegal subsidies with interests up 
to January  31st, 2018 was calculated . For Ryanair the amount with interests is around EUR 2.0 Mio, 
for TUIfly/HLX around EUR 11.2 Mio.  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
The recovery covers the period from 2002 to 2009.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Not available . 
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  77  INVESTMENT PROGRAMME KÄRNTEN AIRPORT  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Investment Programme Kärnten Airport . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
The "Investment Programme Kärnten Airport " was initially planned for the period 2016 -2019. A final 
settlement of the subsidy, due to possible delays in parts of the planned investments or other 
circumstances, was to be provided latest by the end of 2022 . The programme is by now finally 
settled.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Modernisation of Kärnten Airport in the Austrian province of 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  
Decision of the E uropean Commission from 6.11.2015 – 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 Kärntner 
Flughafenbetriebsgesellschaft mbH (hereinafter 'KFBG '). KFBG-shares were at the time of the above 
mentioned decision owned by the Kärntner Beteiligungsverwaltung, a unit of the Federal State of 
Carinthia (80 %) and the Municipality of Klagenfurt (20 %). In 2018 the KFBG was partly privatized , 
the public ownership by now is in total 25.1 % (Kärntner Beteiligungsverwaltung 20.08 %; 
Municipality of Klagenfurt 5.02 %), main owner is now a private company (74.9 %). The decision 
allows state aid to the KFBG, to the amount of up to EUR 15 Mio to be paid  in several instalments 
for the investment programme in the period 2016 -2019 with planned investments of EUR 26,342 Mio 
of which EUR 24.296 Mio are eligible costs . Of that overall project, complete refurbishment of the 
runway is the largest single investme nt. The vast majority of this investment was undertaken 
in 2016, the rest in 2017 . The costs of this investment including costs before 2016 are approx . 
EUR 12.5 Mio.  
The subsidy is granted by the Federal State of Carinthia (80 %) and the Municipality of Kla genfurt 
(20%). 
Based on decisions of general principle, enacted by the Federal State of Carinthia and the 
Municipality of Klagenfurt and the decision from the European Commission the government of the 
Federal State of Carinthia (decision from 23.2.2016) an d the Carinthian State parliament (Landtag ; 
decision from 7.4.2016) granted based on an updated investment programme the public support of 
EUR 10.56 Mio . The Municipality of Klagenfurt granted EUR 2.64 Mio, in total EUR 13.2 Mio.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
The de cision of the European Commission allows the subsidy qualified as 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  
As described above the subsidy is provided to the KFBG to be paid in several instalments based on 
the realization of the investment programme.  
7. Annual amount of the s ubsidy  
Based on precise investment plans the following amounts  were paid by the Federal State of Carinthia 
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  2016: EUR  4.745 Mio (subordinated loan)  
2017: EUR  1.055 Mio (subordinated loan)  
2017: EUR  1.454 Mio (grant)  
2019: EUR  0.666 Mio (grant)  
2020: EUR 0.282 Mio (grant)  
2021: EUR  0.460 Mio (grant)  
2022: EUR  0.264 Mio (grant ; rounded)  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
The investment programme was initially planned for the years 2016 to 2019 . The payment of the 
subsidy was initially generally planned in the year s 2016 -2018.  
A final settlement of the subsidy, due to possible delays in parts of the planned investments or other 
circumstances, was to be provided latest by the end of 2022 . The programme is by now finally 
settled.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessm ent of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Not available . 
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  78  GUIDELINES OF THE PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT OF LOWER AUSTRIA FOR DAMAGES 
CAUSED BY NATURAL DISASTERS, N 564/B/2004  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Guidelines of the provincial government of Lower Austria for damages caused by natural 
disasters, N 564/B/2004 . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021 
2022 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Grant for rebuilding the infrastructure of the enterprises into the original status before natural 
disaster . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Guidelines of the provincial government of Lower Austria for damages caused by natural d isasters 
based on the Katastrophenfondsgesetz 1996, BGBl . Nr. 201/1996 i.d.g.F.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Direct grant . 
6. To wh om and how the subsidy is provided  
All enterprises independent 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. Annual amount of the s ubsidy  
EUR 634.950 in the year 2021  
EUR 419.520 in the year 2022  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
Duration unlimited . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment  of the trade effects of the subsidy  
--- 
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  79  LOWER AUSTRIAN WATER MANAGEMENT FUND AID GUIDELINES 2017 - WATER 
ECOLOGY FOR ENTERPRISES IN COMPETITION  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Lower Austrian Water Management Fund Aid Guidelines 2017 - Water Ecology for 
Enterprises in Competition . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021. 
Guidelines were set into force on 1 9 July 2017 (SA 48865/2017) . 
A changed version of the guidelines were set i nto force on 4 December  2018. 
(SA 63283)  
3. Policy objective 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 f or surface water.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
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 subsidy  
Non-repayable cash grants for investments . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
For enterprises in competition whose facilities cause hydromorphological burden to rivers, in as much 
they a re eligible under the General Block Exemption Regulation.  
7. Amount of the s ubsidy  
In 2021 total subsidies of € 100.125.00 were committed in favour of a total investment volume of 
€ 400.500.00  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
From 1 9 July 2017 until 3 1 December  2023. 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
It is assumed that the scheme designed for enabling investment in environmental protection has got 
only minimal effects on the international trade.  
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  80  AID SCHEME OF THE LOWER AUSTRIAN FUNDS FOR ECONOMY AND TOURISM FOR 
INVESTMENT SUBSIDIES  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Aid scheme of the Lower Austrian Funds for Economy and Tourism for investment 
subsidies . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
01.01.2021 – 31.12.2022 . 
3. Policy obje ctive and /or purpose of the subsidy  
Investment subsidies  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Department for economy, tourism & technology (WST3 ) at the Office of the Lower Austrian 
Government . 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant. 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Subsidies are granted to endeavours investing in Lower Austria in the form of loans bearing 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 amoun t of aid given.  
7. Amount of the s ubsidy  
2021: € 7.057.434 ; 2022: € 0; 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  
31.12.2023  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
It is considered that the application of the subsidy programme has got only minimal effects on the 
international trade.  
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  81  AID SCHEME OF THE LOWER AUSTRIAN FUNDS FOR ECONOMY AND TO URISM FOR 
RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT AND INNOVATION  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Aid scheme of the Lower Austrian Funds for Economy and Tourism for research, 
development and innovation . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
01.01.2021 – 31.12.2022  
3. Policy objective and /or purpose of the subsidy  
Fostering Innovation in Lower Austria by supporting research and development projects . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Department for economy, tourism & technology (WST3 ) at the Office of the Lower Austria n 
Government . 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant. 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Subsidies are granted to endeavours investing in Lower Austria in the form of loans bearing a 
reduced interest -rate and/ 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 
the authorities.  
7. Amount of the s ubsidy per unit  
2021: € 3.147.011 ; 2022: € 0; Average subsidy per endeavour cannot be validly calculate d (amount 
of aid is calculated for the specific case and differs strongly from case to case) . 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
31.12.2023  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
It is considered that the application of the subsidy programme has got only minimal effects on the 
international trade.  
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  82  AID SCHEME OF THE LOWER AUSTRIAN FUNDS FOR ECONOMY AND TOURISM FOR 
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Aid scheme of the Lower Austrian Funds for Economy and Touri sm for Business 
Development . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
01.01.2021 – 31.12.2022  
3. Policy objective and /or purpose of the subsidy  
Fostering cooperation between SMEs . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Department for economy, tourism & technology (WST3 ) at the Office of the Lower Austrian 
Government . 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant. 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Subsidies are granted to Lower Austria SMEs establishing cooperations and/or strategic development 
through formation.  
7. Amount of the s ubsidy  
2021: € 10.619.551 ; 2022: € 0; 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  
31.12.2023  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
It is considered that the application of the subsidy programme has got only minimal effects on the 
international trade.  
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  83  AID SCHEME OF THE LOWER AUSTRIAN FUNDS FOR ECONOMY AND TO URISM FOR 
GUARANTEES FOR PARTICIPATION CAPITAL  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Aid scheme of the Lower Austrian Funds for Economy and Tourism for guarantees for 
participation capital . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
01.01.2021 – 31.12.2022  
3. Policy object ive and /or purpose of the subsidy  
Providing a sound financial structure for regional SMEs.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Department for economy, tourism & technology (WST3 ) at the Office of the Lower Austrian 
Government . 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Combination of guarantee and grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
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 subsidized for the  first three years.  
7. Amount of the s ubsidy  
2021: € 7.200.977 ; 2022: € 9.132.000 ; 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  
31.12.2023  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
It is considered that the application of the subsidy programme has got only minimal effects on the 
international trade.  
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  84  AID SCHEME OF THE LOWER AUSTRIAN FUNDS FOR ECONOMY AND TOURISM FOR 
GUARANTEES  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Aid Scheme of the Lower Austrian Funds for Economy and Tourism for Guarantees . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
01.01.2021 – 31.12.2022  
3. Policy objective and /or pur pose of the subsidy  
Providing a sound financial structure for regional SMEs.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Department for economy, tourism & technology (WST3 ) at the Office of the Lower Austrian 
Government . 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Guarantees . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Subsidies are granted to endeavours investing in Lower Austria in the form of guarantees.  
7. Amount of the s ubsidy  
2021: € 11.816.800 ; 2022: € 19.126.280 ; 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  
31.12.2023  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
It is considered that the application of the subsidy programme has got only minimal effects on the 
international trade.  
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  85  AID SCHEME OF THE LOWER AUSTRIAN FUNDS FOR ECONOMY AND TOURISM FOR 
TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Aid scheme of the Lower Austrian Funds for Economy and Tou rism for technology 
development . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
01.01.2021 – 31.12.2022  
3. Policy objective and /or purpose of the subsidy  
Fostering Innovation in Lower Austria by supporting research and development projects . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Department for economy, tourism & technology (WST3 ) at the Office of the Lower Austrian 
Government . 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Subsidies are granted to endeavours investing in Lower Austria in the form  of loans 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. Amount of the s ubsidy  
2021: €18.455.508 ; 2022: € 0; 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  
31.12.2023  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
It is considered that the application of the subsidy programme has got only minimal effects on the 
international trade.  
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  86  AID SCHEME OF THE LOWER AUSTRIAN FUNDS FOR ECONOMY AND TO URISM FOR 
TOURISTIC INFRASTRUCTURE  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Aid scheme of the Lower Austrian Funds for Economy and Tourism for touristic 
infrastructure . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
01.01.2021 – 31.12.2022  
3. Policy objective and /or purpose of the subsidy  
Investment subsidies . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Department for economy, tourism & technology (WST3 ) at the Office of the Lower Austrian 
Government . 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provid ed  
Subsidies are granted to endeavours investing in Lower Austria in the form of grants.  
7. Amount of the s ubsidy  
2021: € 0; 2022: € 0; 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  
31.12.2023  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
It is considered that the application of the subsidy programme has got only minimal effects on the 
international trade.  
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  87  AID SCHEME FOR LOWER AUSTRIAN AID FOR BUSINESS, TOURISM AND TECHNOLOGY 
– REGIONAL FOCUS R&D  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Aid Scheme for Lower Austrian Aid for Business, Tourism and Technology – Regional Focus 
R&D. 
2. Period covered by  the notification  
01.04.2021 – 31.12.2022  
3. Policy objective and /or purpose of the subsidy  
Subsidies for R&D . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Department for economy, tourism & technology (WST3 ) at the Office of the Lower Austrian 
Government . 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Subsidies are granted to R&D -endeavours investing in Lower Austria in the form of grants.  
7. Amount of the s ubsidy  
2021: € 870.803 ; 2022: € 5.369.035 ; 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  
31.12.2023  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
It is considered that the application of the subsidy programme has got only minimal effects on the 
international trade.  
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  88  AID SCHEME FOR LOWER AUSTRIAN AID FOR BUSINESS, TOURISM AND TECHNOLOGY 
– REGIONAL FOCUS INVESTMENT (BUSINESS AN D TOURISM)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Aid Scheme for Lower Austrian Aid for Business, Tourism and Technology – Regional Focus 
Investment (Business and Tourism) . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
01.04.2021 – 31.12.2022  
3. Policy objective and /or purpose  of the subsidy  
Subsidies for Investments . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Department for economy, tourism & technology (WST3 ) at the Office of the Lower Austrian 
Government . 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant. 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Subsidies are granted to endeavours investing in Lower Austria in the form of grants.  
7. Amount of the s ubsidy  
2021: € 2.407.083 ; 2022: € 4.472.490 ; 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  
31.12.2023  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
It is considered that the application of the subsidy programme has got only minimal effects on the 
international trade.  
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  89  AID SCHEME FOR LOWER AUSTRIAN AID FOR BUSINESS, TOURISM AND TECHNOLOGY 
– IMPULS PROGRAM INNOVATION (R&D AND INVESTMENT)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Aid Scheme for Lower Austrian Aid for Business, Tourism and Technology – Impuls 
Program Innovation (R&D and Investment) . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
01.04.2021 – 31.12.2022  
3. Policy objective and /or purpose of the subsidy  
Subsidies for R&D -projects and innovative Investments . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Department f or economy, tourism & technology (WST3 ) at the Office of the Lower Austrian 
Government . 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Subsidies are granted to endeavours innovating and investing in Lower Austria in the form of grants . 
The aid is focussed on SMEs taking their first steps in R&D.  
7. Amount of the s ubsidy per unit  
2021: € 363.187 ; 2022: € 585.434 ; Average subsidy per endeavour cannot be validly calculated 
(amount of aid is calculated for the specific case and differs stron gly from case to case) . 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
31.12.2023  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy   
It is considered that the application of the subsidy programme has got only minimal effects on the 
international trade.  
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  90  AID SCHEME FOR LOWER AUSTRIAN AID FOR BUSINESS, TOURISM AND TECHNOLOGY 
– IMPULS PROGRAM BUSINESS INVESTMENT  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Aid Scheme for Lower Austrian Aid for Business, Tourism and Technology – Impuls 
Program Busine ss Investment . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
01.04.2021 – 31.12.2022  
3. Policy objective and /or purpose of the subsidy  
Subsidies for Investments by founders and successors . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Department for economy, tourism & techn ology (WST3 ) at the Office of the Lower Austrian 
Government . 
5. 5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant. 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Subsidies are granted to founde rs and successors investing in Lower Austria in the form of grants.  
7. Amount of the s ubsidy  
2021: € 180.521 ; 2022: € 815.681 ; 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  
31.12.2023  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
It is considered that the application of the subsidy programme has got only minimal effects on the 
international trade.  
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  91  AID SCHEME FOR LOWER AUSTRIAN AID FOR BUSINESS, TOURISM AND 
TECHNOLOGY - IMPULS PROGRAM  TOURISTIC INVESTMENT  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Aid Scheme for Lower Austrian Aid for Business, Tourism and Technology – Impuls 
Program Touristic Investment . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
01.04.2021 – 31.12.2022  
3. Policy objective and /or purpose of the subsidy  
Subsidies for Investments in Tourism . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Department for economy, tourism & technology (WST3 ) at the Office of the Lower Austrian 
Government . 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant.  
6. To whom and how the s ubsidy is provided  
Subsidies are granted to touristic endeavours investing in Lower Austria in the form of grants . Focus 
lies in fostering quality tourism.  
7. Amount of the s ubsidy  
2021: € 854.418 ; 2022: € 604.101 ; Average subsidy per endeavour cannot be val idly calculated 
(amount of aid is calculated for the specific case and differs strongly from case to case) . 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
31.12.2023  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
It is considered that the application of the subsidy programme has got only minimal effects on the 
international trade.  
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  92  AID SCHEME FOR LOWER AUSTRIAN AID FOR BUSINESS, TOURISM AND 
TECHNOLOGY - IMPULS PROGRAM LOCAL AMENITIES  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Aid Scheme for Lower Aust rian Aid for Business, Tourism and Technology – Impuls 
Program Local Amenities . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
01.04.2021 – 31.12.2022  
3. Policy objective and /or purpose of the subsidy  
Subsidies for Investments by local amenities . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Department for economy, tourism & technology (WST3 ) at the Office of the Lower Austrian 
Government . 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Subsidies are granted to endeavours investing in Lower Austria in the form of grants to ensure 
security of supply of daily goods, especially in rural areas.  
7. Amount of the s ubsidy  
2021: € 146.987 ; 2022: € 329.493 ; Average subsidy per endeavour cannot be validly calculated 
(amount of aid is calculated f or the specific case and differs strongly from case to case) . 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
31.12.2023  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
It is considered that the application of the subsidy programme has got only mini mal effects on the 
international trade.  
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  93  AID SCHEME OF THE LOWER AUSTRIAN FUNDS FOR ECONOMY AND TOURISM - COVID  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Aid scheme of the Lower Austrian Funds for Economy and Tourism – COVID . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
01.01.2021 – 31.12.2022  
3. Policy objective and /or purpose of the subsidy  
Subsidies for businesses to counteract the negative effects of the pandemic . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Department for economy, tourism & technology (WST3 ) at the Office of the Lower Austrian 
Government . 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant, guarantees and subordinated debt . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Subsidies are granted to endeavours in Lower Austria who suffered from the pandemic . 
7. Amount of the s ubsidy  
2021: € 13.982.000 2022 : € 4.915.000 ; Average subsidy per endeavour cannot be validly calculated 
(amount of a id is calculated for the specific case and differs strongly from case to case) . 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
31.12.2022  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
It is considered that the application of the subsidy programme  has got only minimal effects on the 
international trade.  
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  94  LOWER AUSTRIAN WATER MANAGEMENT FUND AID GUIDELINES 2017 - WATER 
ECOLOGY FOR ENTERPRISES IN COMPETITION  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Lower Austrian Water Management Fund Aid Guidelines 2017 - Water Ecology for 
Enterprises in Competition . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2022. 
Guidelines were set into force on 1 9 July 2017 (SA 48865/2017) . 
A changed version of the guidelines were set i nto force on 4 December  2018. 
(SA 63283)  
3. Policy objective 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 f or surface water.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
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 subsidy  
Non-repayable cash grants for investments . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
For enterprises in competition whose facilities cause hydromorphological  burden to rivers, in as much 
they are eligible under the General Block Exemption Regulation.  
7. Amount of the s ubsidy  
In 2022 total subsidies of € 92.023.00 were committed in favour of a total investment volume of 
€ 414.901.00 . 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
From 1 9 July 2017 until 3 1 December  2023. 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
It is assumed that the scheme designed for enabling investment in environmental protection has got 
only minimal effects on the international t rade. 
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  95  2021TC16RFCB004  - INTERREG VI -A BAYERN/DEUTSCHLAND - ÖSTERREICH  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
2021TC16RFCB004  
Interreg VI -A Bayern/Deutschland – Österreich . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsi dy 
European Territorial Cooperation, PO1 : A more competitive and smarter Europe ; Specific objective : 
RSO1.1 . Developing and enhancing research and innovation capacities and the uptake of advanced 
technologies  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Managi ng Authority and Monitoring Committee INTERREG VI -A Germany/ Bavaria – Austria 
2021-2027. 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Austrian Competence Centre for Feed and Food Quality Safety and Innovation ; fix amount, no unit 
costs. 
7. Amount of the s ubsidy  
No unit costs, grant ; Austrian Competence Centre for Feed and Food Quality Safety and Innovation : 
234684 € (E RDF 75%). 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
Project duration : 01.01.2023 – 31.12.2026 . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
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  96  2021TC16RFCB004 - INTERREG VI A BAYERN/DEUTSCHLAND - ÖSTERREICH  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
2021TC16RFCB004  
Interreg VI -A Bayern/Deutschland – Österreich . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
European Territorial Cooperation, PO1 : A more competitive and smarter Europe ; Specific objective : 
RSO1.1 . Developing and enhancing research and innovation capacities and the uptake of advanced 
technolog ies. 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Managing Authority and Monitoring Committee INTERREG VI -A Germany/ Bavaria – Austria 
2021-2027. 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
MdynamiX AG ; INVENTUS Development GmbH ; STIWA Advanced Products GmbH ; fix amount, no 
unit costs . 
7. Amount of the s ubsidy  
No unit costs, grant ; MdynamiX AG : 180600 € (E RDF 75%); INVENTUS Development 
GmbH : 36120 € (ERDF 75%); STIWA Advanced Products GmbH : 52644.90 € (E RDF 75%). 
8. Duration of the subsid y 
Project duration : 01.11.2022 – 31.10.2024 . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
No answer . 
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  97  2021TC16RFCB004 - INTERREG VI A BAYERN/DEUTSCHLAND - ÖSTERREICH  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
2021TC16RFCB004  
Interreg VI -A Bayern/Deutschland – Österreich . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
European Territorial Cooperation, PO1 : A more competitive and smarter Europe ; Specific objective : 
RSO1.1 . Developing and enhancing research and innovation capacities and the uptake of advanced 
technologies . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Managing Authority and Monitoring Committee INTE RREG VI -A Germany/ Bavaria – Austria 
2021-2027. 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Fachhochschule Oberösterreich – Forschungs - und Entwicklungs GmbH ; fix amount, no unit costs . 
7. Amount of the s ubsidy  
No unit costs, grant ; Fachhochschule Oberösterreich – Forschungs - und Entwicklungs 
GmbH : 660996 € (E RDF 75%). 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
Project duration : 01.04.2023 – 31.03.2026 . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
No answer . 
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  98  2021TC16RFCB0 04 - INTERREG VI -A BAYERN/DEUTSCHLAND - ÖSTERREICH  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
2021TC16RFCB004  
Interreg VI -A Bayern/Deutschland – Österreich . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
European Territorial Cooperation, PO1 : A more competitive and smarter Europe ; Specific objective : 
RSO1.4 . Developing skills for smart specialisation, industrial transition and entrepreneurship . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Managing Authority and Monitor ing Committee INTERREG VI -A Germany/ Bavaria – Austria 
2021-2027. 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Techno -Z Ried Technologiezentrum GmbH ; TGZ Technologie - und Gründerzentrum Schärding 
GmbH ; fix amount, no unit costs . 
7. Amoun t of the s ubsidy  
No unit costs, grant ; Techno -Z Ried Technologiezentrum GmbH : 204722.25 € (E RDF 75%); TGZ 
Technologie - und Gründerzentrum Schärding GmbH : 208794.75 € (E RDF 75%). 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
Project duration : 01.01.2023 – 31.12.2025 . 
9. Statistical  data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
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  99  2021TC16RFCB004  - INTERREG VI -A BAYERN/DEUTSCHLAND - ÖSTERREICH  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
2021TC16RFCB004  
Interreg VI -A Bayern/Deutschland – Österreich . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
European Territorial Cooperation, PO1 : A more competitive and smarter Europe ; Specific objective : 
RSO1.4 . Developing skills for smart specialisation, industrial transition and entrepreneurship . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Managing Authority and Monitoring Committee INTERREG VI -A Germany/ Bavaria – Austria 
2021-2027. 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Strategische Partne rschaft Sensorik e.V. ; fix amount, no unit costs . 
7. Amount of the s ubsidy  
No unit costs, grant ; Strategische Partnerschaft Sensorik e.V. : 150078.60 € (E RDF 75%). 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
Project duration : 01.02.2023 – 31.01.2026 . 
9. Statistical data permitting a n assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
No answer . 
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  100  2021TC16RFCB004  - INTERREG VI -A BAYERN/DEUTSCHLAND - ÖSTERREICH  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
2021TC16RFCB004  
Interreg VI -A Bayern/Deutschland – Österreich . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
European Territorial Cooperation, PO3 : A more con nected Europe ; Specific objective : RSO4.6 . 
Enhancing the role of culture and sustainable tourism in economic development, social inclusi on and 
social innovation . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Managing Authority and Monitoring Committee INTERREG VI -A Germany/ Bavaria – Austria 
2021-2027. 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
hublz GmbH ; hey.bayern UG Johann Wembacher ; fix amount, no unit costs . 
7. Amount of the s ubsidy  
No unit costs, grant ; hublz GmbH : 32972.40 € (E RDF 75%); hey.bayern UG Johann Wembacher : 
42957 € (E RDF 75%). 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
Project duration : 01.11.2022 – 31.10.2025 . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
No answer . 
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  101  PROGRAM OF INNOVATION AND GROWTH FOR TOURISM 2023 (IWT)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Program of innovation and growth for tourism 2023 (IWT) . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022.  
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 corp orate 
structures . Another goal is to provide new jobs and to upgrade human capital.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Authority in charge of granting the subsidy : Government of Upper Austria  
Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, et c.). 
Grants for investments . 
5. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Subsidies are provided especially to enterprises for improvement in quality and innovation 
incentives . 
6. Annual amount of the s ubsidy  
Total payment : 
2021:  3,652,140 Euro  
2022:  4,867,766 Euro  
7. Duration of the subsidy  
31.12.2023  
8. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Not available . 
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  102  UPPER AUSTRIAN PROGRAMME TO SUPPORT TOURIST INFRASTRUCTURE FOR THE 
PERIOD FROM 1.7.2015 TO 31.12.2023 (DIRECTIV E ON INFRASTRUCTURE 2015)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Upper Austrian Programme to support tourist infrastructure for the period from 1.7.2015 
to 31.12.2023 (Directive on infrastructure 2015) . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022.  
3. Policy objectiv e and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Particularly to stimulate cableway companies to invest in their range of service and improve in 
quality . Another goal is to raise the competitiveness of Upper Austrian enterprises and save jobs or 
respectively provide new jo bs. 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Authority in charge of granting the subsidy : Government of Upper Austria . 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grants for Investments . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Subsidies are provided especially to enterprises for expansion and improvement in quality.  
7. Amount of the s ubsidy  
Total payment : 
2021:  1,565,000 Euro  
2022:  3,585,000 Euro  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
31.12.2023  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
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  103  AID TO MAKE GOOD THE DAMAGE CAUSED BY CERTAIN NATURAL DISASTERS  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Aid to make good the damage caused by certain natural disasters . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The aid is  intended to support those affected people in resolving disasters caused by earthquakes, 
avalanches, landslides, floods, tornadoes, hurricanes etc . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Katastrophenfondsgesetz 1996 ; Richtlinie für die Vergabe von Elementarschadensbeihilfen nach 
Schäden durch Naturkatastrophen im Vermögen physischer und juristischer Personen 
(Unternehmen);  
Authority in charge of granting the subsidy : Government of Upper Austria . 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Direct grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
All kinds of enterprises ; see 3. and 5.  
7. Annual amount of the s ubsidy  
Annual amount : 
2021:  110,410 Euro  
2022:  28,550 Euro  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
01.01.2017 to 31.12.2024 . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
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  104  UPPER AUSTRIAN PROGRAMME TO SUPPORT INNOVATIVE SKILLS FOR SME  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Upper Austrian Programme to support Innovative Skills for SME . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022.  
3. Policy objectiv e and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The aim of the program is to promote further training in the focus on digitalization, technologies, 
innovation, export and foreign languages strengthening the innovative strength and competitiveness 
of the business location Upper Austria.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Authority in charge of granting the subsidy : Government of Upper Austria . 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grants for investments . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Subsidies are provided to SME funding the cost of further training for employees who work in a 
permanent establishment in Upper Austria, provided that these costs are borne by the funding 
recipient . The measure supports SMEs for participation in courses and training for their employees  
to strengthen digital skills.  
7. Annual amount of the s ubsidy  
Total payment : 
2021:  563,372 Euro  
2022:  652,305 Euro  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
31.12.2022, new program beginning January  2023 until December  2023. 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the tr ade effects of the subsidy  
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  105  UPPER AUSTRIAN PROGRAM TO PROMOTE CONSULTING /INVESTMENTS /FURTHER 
TRAINING IN THE DIGITAL QUALIFICATION NETWORK COMPETENCE & IT SECURITY  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Upper Austrian program to promote consulting /investments /further training in the digital 
qualification network Competence & IT security . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The aim of the program is to regard companies with a permane nt establishment in Upper Austria to 
strengthen digital skills and IT security of their employees . Furthermore within the program 
companies shall increase IT security by means of hardware /software investments.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Autho rity in charge of granting the subsidy : Government of Upper Austria . 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grants for investments . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Subsidies are provided to SME funding the cost of consulting /investments and further training for 
their Employees which lead to an increase in the qualification levels of their employees.  
7. Annual amount of the s ubsidy  
Total payment : 
2021:  282,685 Euro  
2022:  409,812 Euro  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
31.12.2022, new program beginning January  2023 until December  2023. 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
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  106  GUIDELINES ON AID FOR ECOLOGICAL MEASURES UNDER THE WATER FRAMEWORK 
DIRECTIVE FOR ENTERPRISES  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Guidelines on Aid for ecological measures under the water framework directive for 
enterprises.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022.  
Guidelines were set into force reactive after notification on 15.07.2017 . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Support of ecological  measures under the water framework directive.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Authority in charge of granting the subsidy : Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Regions and Tourism : 
Law on Federal Aid for Environmental Protection 1993, Federal Sheet Edition No. 185/1993  
(last amendment Federal Law Sheet I. Nr. 114/2020 ); Guidelines "Ecological  measures under the 
water framework directive for enterprises.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grants for investment . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Subsidies are provided to enterprises for ecological  measures under the water framework d irective 
with respect to the environmental benefit.  
7. Amount of the s ubsidy  
Subsidy per unit:  up to 20 % of the environmentally relevant volume of investment ; 
Average subsidy of 2021 : 9,6% of the environmentally relevant volume of investment;  
Average subsidy of 2022 : 2,2% of the environmentally relevant volume of investment . 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
2021-2022.  
Succession Guidelines were set into force reactive after notification on 15.07.2017 until now.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade eff ects of the subsidy  
Not available . 
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  107  GUIDELINES ON AID TO UPPER AUSTRIA INDUSTRY FOR ENVIRONMENTAL 
PROTECTION MEASURES. & GUIDELINES ON AID FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 
MEASURES IN UPPER AUSTRIAN INDUSTRY SECTOR  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Guidelines on  Aid to Upper Austria industry for enviro nmental protection measures . 
Guidelines on Aid for enviro nmental protection measures in Upper Austrian industry 
sector.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022.  
Guidelines 2009 for environmental support in Upper Austria (based on 2009 guidelines for 
environmental support in Austria) in force between 01.10.2009 and 19.02.2015. (earlier Numbe r for 
Upper Austria 418/2007 or X814/09 or Nr.SA.32531).  
Guidelines 2015 for environmental support in Upper Austria in f orce since 20.02.2015 . 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 subs idy 
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 m easures.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grants (subsidies) for investments . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Subsidies are provided especially for enterprises for environmental protection measures with respect 
to the environmental benefit.  
7. Amount of the s ubsid y 
Subsidy per unit : up to 40 % of the environmentally relevant volume of investment . 
Average subsidy of 2021 : 6,36% of the environmentally relevant volume of investment . 
Average subsidy of 2022 : 7,09% of the environmentally relevant volume of investment . 
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  Oenac  2021  
C 10.13  2,288.00  
C 10.8  174,645.00  
C 16.1  50,604.21  
C 16.29  20,256.00  
C 20.1  3,228.00  
C 20.5  200,000.00  
C 20.60  100,000.00  
C 22.1  13,764.00  
C 22.2  93,625.00  
C 25.11  35,191.00  
C 25.61  26,034.00  
C 25.9  1,004.00  
C 25.99  30,712.00  
C 26.51  45,000.00  
C 27.9  19,599.00  
C 28.30  9,064.00  
C 31.0  12,624.00  
D 35.1  1,975.00  
D 35.11  200,000.00  
D 35.3  508,363.69  
D 35.30  1,000,000.00  
G 45.1  25,571.00  
G 46.3  13,826.00  
G 46.73  14,147.00  
G 46.74  1,436.00  
G 47.74  11,660.00  
I 55.1  7,738.00  
K 64.1  25,500.00  
L 68.1  69,438.00  
L 68.2  91,755.68  
L 68.3  13,673.00  
L 68.32  36,731.00  
M 70.1  17,916.00  
N 81.3  37,084.00  
S 94.9  12,094.00  
S 94.91  53,071.00  
S 94.99  85,075.00  
T 97.0  17,500.00  
Summary  3,082,192.58  
 
 
 Oenac  2022  
A 01.5  13,351.00  
A 01.6  18,109.00  
C 10.5  5,311.00  
C 10.71  6,862.00  
C 10.8  8,546.00  
C 16.23  8,892.00  
C 16.24  7,914.00  
C 16.29  15,166.00  
C 17.12  189,000.00  
C 20.1  21,066.00  
C 22.1  1,723.00  
C 22.2  19,899.00  
C 22.29  6,662.00  
C 23.1  100,000.00  
C 24.41  9,259.00  
C 25.11  26,147.00  
C 25.9  1,800.00  
C 27.33  18,268.00  
C 28.1  28,940.00  
C 28.29  14,478.00  
C 28.30  4,725.00  
D 35.1  1,034.00  
D 35.3  147,043.61  
D 35.30  10,618.89  
E 37.0  32,400.00  
F 43.21  4,551.00  
F 43.32  11,774.00  
G 46.23  14,591.00  
G 46.32  16,703.00  
G 46.49  8,189.00  
G 47.1  2,582.00  
H 49.41  33,538.00  
I 55.1  9,923.00  
L 68.1  12,093.00  
L 68.2  193,161.98  
N 77.29  9,600.00  
O 84.11  73,323.00  
Q 88.99  10,994.00  
T 97.0  7,392.00  
Summary  1,125,629.48  
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  8. Duration of the subsidy  
Guidelines 2009 for environmental support in Upper Austria (based on 2009 guidelines for 
environmental support in Austria) in force between 01.10.2009 and 19.02.2015 . (earlier Numbe r 
for Upper Austria 418/2007 or.X814/09 or Nr.SA.32531).  
Guidelines 2015 for environmental support in Upper Austria in force since 20.02.2015 . 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  
Not available . 
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  108  BREITBANDAUSBAU IN OBERÖSTERREICH, NGA BROADBAND PROJECT IN UPPER 
AUSTRIA  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Breitbandausbau in Oberösterreich, NGA -Broadband project in Upper Austria.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The measure aims at deploying a comprehensive next generation access network (NGA) 
complemented by a next generation backbone/backhaul -network (NGN) throughout the territory of 
the Federal State of Upper Austria, with the objective to guarantee broadband internet access speed s 
of at least 30 Mbps download and at least 30 Mbps upload in the first stages and progressively up 
to at least 100 Mbit/s symmetric, upgradeable without further significant investment to 1 Gbit/s 
symmetric by 2033 . The measure aims to minimise the "digita l divide" in the Federal State of Upper 
Austria which exists predominantly in rural and remote areas and accelerate the roll -out of NGA/NGN 
broadband.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Authority in charge of granting the subsidy : Government of Upper  Austria.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grants for investments.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
The direct recipient of the aid will be the wholesale operator of the network, FIS OÖ and the selected 
NP(s) . FIS OÖ is an in -house company of the Federal State o f Upper Austria, which has been set -up 
as an ad hoc limited company (GmbH) 100 % owned by Federal State of Upper Austria . Indirect 
beneficiaries will be wholesale access seekers purchasing access to the new network from FIS OÖ 
or from the NP(s).  
7. Annual amou nt of the s ubsidy  
Total payment : 
2021: 0 Euro 
2022: 0 Euro 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
The measure will be in place for 15 years (i.e. until 2033).  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Not available . 
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  109  EMPTY PIPING FUND ING FOR ULTRAFAST BREITBAND GLASFASER INTERNET 
(FTTH/FTTB)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Empty Piping Funding for ultrafast BREITBAND -GLASFASER -INTERNET (FTTH /FTTB) . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Within the scope of this "Empty Piping Funding for ultrafast BREITBAND -GLASFASER -INTERNET 
(FTTH /FTTB)" guideline of the Province of Upper Austria the development of FTTH /FTTB projects and 
the development of sustainable high -performance infrastructu re will be supported . This strategic 
measure further accelerates the development of Upper Austria with fiber -optic networks, especially 
the "last mile" to the end consumer.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Authority in charge of granting the subsid y: Government of Upper Austria . 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grants for investments . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Subsidies are provided especially to enterprises in the telecommunications sector . 
7. Amount of the s ubsidy  
Total payment : 
2021:  56,767 Euro  
2022: 0 Euro  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
31.12.2018  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Not available . 
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  110  UPPER AUSTRIAN PROGRAMME TO SUPPORT ECONOMIC TECHNICAL RESEARCH, 
TECHNOLOGIC DEVELOPMENT AND INNOVATION IN UPPER AU STRIAN RESEARCH 
INSTITUTES  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Upper Austrian Programme to support economic -technical research, technologic 
development and innovation in Upper Austrian research institutes . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022.  
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 
competitiveness by establishment and expansion of the R & D & I Activities and the promotion of 
location developmen t in Upper Austria taking into account the priorities of the "Strategic Economic 
and Research Program Innovative Upper Austria 2030".  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Authority in charge of granting the subsidy : Government of Upper Austria . 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grants . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Subsidies are provided especially to public and private research institutes including universities of 
applied sciences . 
7. Amount of the s ubsidy  
Total payment : 
2021: 2,959,740 Euro  
2022: 464.316 Euro  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
01.07.2015 – 30.06.2021 . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
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  111  DIRECTIVE TO TECHNOLOGY COOPERATION PROMOTION PROGRAM OF THE STATE 
OF UPPER AUSTRIA  
1. Title of the subsidy  programme  
Directive to Technology Cooperation Promotion Program  of the state of Upper Austria.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2022. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The primary goal of funding programs based on this guideline is to stren gthen competitiveness in 
Upper Austria through the implementation of cooperative R&D projects, taking into account the focal 
points of the #upperVISION2030 economic and R&D strategy.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Authority in charge of granting the subsidy : Government of Upper Austria . 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grants. 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
In particular, companies are supported.  
7. Total amount of the s ubsidy  
Total payment:  
2022: 621,842 Euro  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
01.01.2022 – 31.12.2023  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Not available . 
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  112  DIRECTIVE ON THE PROMOTION OF ECONOMIC - TECHNOLOGICAL RESEARCH, 
TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT AND INNOVATION IN UPPER AUSTRIA (FTI - OÖ 
COOPERATION FFG)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Directive on the promotion of economic - technological research, technology development 
and innovation in Upper Austri a (FTI - OÖ cooperation FFG) . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022.  
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 
competitiveness by establishment and ex pansion of the business -oriented R & D activities and the 
promotion of location development in Upper Austria taking into account the priorities of the economic 
and R&D strategy #upperVISION2030.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Authority in charge of granting the subsidy : Government of Upper Austria . 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grants. 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Supporting applicants can only be found outside the  Upper Austrian administration, natural or legal 
persons or partnerships whose proj ects' aims are strengthening the research and economic location 
of Upper Austria.  
7. Amount of the s ubsidy  
Total payment:  
2021: 1,106,200 Euro  
2022: 2,397,110 Euro  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
01.06.2015 – 31.12.2023  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Not available .  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.1  
 
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  113  UPPER AUSTRIAN PROGRAMME FOR INNOVATION AND ECONOMIC GROWTH  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Upper Austrian Programme for Innovation and Economic Growth . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
In particular, the development of innovation in medium -sized and small companies should be 
supported . In addition, sustainability aspects are valued.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Authority in charge of granting the subsidy : Government of Upper Austria . 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grants for investments . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Subsidies are provided especially to SMEs for innovation incentives and regional aid investments.  
7. Amount of the s ubsidy  
Total payment:  
2021: 6,801,714 Euro  
2022: 3,174,002 Euro  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
01.07.2014 – 31.12.2023  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Not available . 
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  114  COMPANY IGJ -GUIDELINES 2014 – 2020; SA.43407; PROLONGED UNTIL 
DECEMBER  31, 2022; SA.61304  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Company IGJ -Guidelines 2014 – 2020 ; SA.43407 ; prolonged until December  31, 2022 ; 
SA.61304 . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022.  
3. Policy objective and/or purp ose of the subsidy  
It is a subsidy programme to support some measures of the Operational Programme "Investments 
in growth 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 important for the economic 
development especially for less developed regions in Salzburg.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Land of Salzburg, represented by the Department for economy, tourism and municipalities, 
EC-registration no . SA.43407 (2015/X) ; prolonged until December  31, 2022 with EC -registration 
no. SA.61304  
5. Form of the subsidy  
The subsidies are provided as grants . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
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  projects 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 subs idy programme 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 t he "IGJ-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 "IGJ-Guideline ". 
7. Subsidy per unit  
Average subsidy per unit in 2021:  € 79,500. - (just one case  – SA.43407)  
Average subsidy per unit in 2022:  € 58,246. - (just one case – SA.61304)  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
From 1.10.2015 to 31.12.2022 . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
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  115  FUNDING PROGRAMME FOR STRENGTHENING RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGICAL 
DEVELOPMENT (R&D -COOPERATIONS); SA.48529; PROLONGED UNTIL 
DECEMBER  31, 2022; SA.61305  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Funding programme for strengthening research and technological development 
(R&D -cooperations) ; SA.48529 ; prolonged until December  31, 2022 ; SA.61305 . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The objective of the subsidy programme is to strengthen the research competence within both, 
regional researc h organizations and regional companies, as well as to optimize the cooperation 
among regional companies and regional research organizations, particularly in key areas defined in 
the W ISS 2025 (Science and Innovation Strategy Salzburg 2025) . Optimizing know ledge transfer in 
both directions should help, on the one hand, companies to strengthen their technological capacity 
and, on the other hand, research organizations to focus their research activities on innovative applied 
research activities.  
4. Background and  authority for the subsidy  
Land of Salzburg, represented by the Department for economy, tourism and municipal ities, 
EC-registration no . SA.48529 ; prolonged until December  31, 2022 with EC -registration 
no. SA.61305 . 
5. Form of the subsidy  
The subsidies are pro vided as grants.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Beneficiaries of the subsidies are research organizations that carry out cooperative research projects 
within non -economic activities in cooperation with regional companies in fields of basic and ind ustrial 
research . Any company may participate as a partner in such projects . In order to avoid 
cross-subsidisation of economic activities, companies neither receive public funding from the local 
authority, nor any part of the public funding provided to the  research organization . Instead, 
companies have usually to contribute a cash amount of up to 25 % of the total costs . Nevertheless, 
participating companies may obtain an indirect economic benefit . In such cases, the participation of 
companies will fall unde r Article 107 (1) of the Treaty and will thus be subject to the application of 
GBER and the subsidy programme . The amount of public funding provided to carry out such research 
projects varies according to the specific research objectives of the project and  is in line with the 
funding regulations of GBER.  
7. Subsidy per unit  
Average subsidy per unit in 2021 : € 296,100. - (just one case – SA.48529) and € 339,368. - (just 
two cases – SA.61305) of public funding was approved as indirect state aid, according to GBER and 
to the subsidy programme.  
There were no approvals of indirect state aid in 2022.  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
1.6.2017 – 31.12.2022 ; the duration of such cooperative projects varies from 6 to roughly 
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  9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
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  116  DIGITALIZATION OFFENSIVE FOR THE ECONOMY OF SALZBURG; SA.52529  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Digitalization offensive for the economy of Salzburg ; SA.52529.  
Funding programme for supporting projects with digitalization components in SMEs ; prolonged until 
December  31, 2022 ; SA.60547 . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The objective of  the subsidy programme "DigiBonus " is to support projects with digitalization 
components in SMEs in cooperation with the ERP -Funds, because the granting of an ERP -loan is 
required . At least 30 % of the eligible project costs must be relevant to digitization . In particular, 
projects that deal with the introduction of aspects of digital transformation in the manufacturing 
sector or Industry 4.0 solutions, or that enable vertical and horizontal data integration, should be 
subsidized.  
4. Background and authority fo r the subsidy  
Land of Salzburg, represented by the Department for economy, tourism and municipalities, 
EC-registration no . SA.52529 ; prolonged until December  31, 2022 with EC -registration 
no. SA.60547  
5. Form of the subsidy  
The subsidies are provided as grant s. 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Beneficiaries of the subsidies are SMEs that carry out digitalization projects or projects with at 
digitalization share of at least 30 % of the eligible project costs . Especially projects that deal with 
the introdu ction of aspects of digital transformation in the manufacturing sector or Industry 4.0 
solutions, or that enable vertical and horizontal data integration, are in the focus . Another condition 
is that an ERP -loan is granted . The grant is 10 % of the eligible project costs, but no more than 
€ 100,000. - per unit . The grants are provided in line with the funding regulations of GBER.  
7. Subsidy per unit  
Average subsidy per unit in 2021 : € 82,163. - (three cases – SA.60547) . 
Average subsidy per unit in 2022 : € 49,500. - (just one case – SA.60547).  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
From 1.11.2018 to 31.12.2022 . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
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  117  CONSTRUCTION OF AN 6 SEATER CHAIRLIFT INCLUDING NEW ADMINISTRATION 
AND TICKET OFFI CE BUILDING  (SA.63293 ) & AD HOC SUBSIDY ACCORDING TO ART. 25 
GBER, SALZBURG – 5 G MOBIS SIMULATION AND APPLICATION OF 5 G DATA IN FUTURE 
ORIENTED MOBILITY  (SA.63101 ) 
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Ad-hoc-subsidies were approved for the following projects:  
"Construction of an 6 -seater chairlift including new administration and ticket office 
building "; EC-registration -no. SA.63293 . 
"ad-hoc subsidy according to Art. 25 GBER, Salzburg – 5 G-MOBIS  Simulation and 
application of 5 G data in future -oriented mobility "; EC-registration -no. SA.63101 . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The purpose of these subsidies is to support the investing SME/ companies for the above mentioned 
projects, which are important for the economic development of less developed regions in Salzburg 
or to strengthen the research competence in subject areas that are important for Salzburg.  
4. Background and authority for the s ubsidy  
Land of Salzburg, represented by the Department for economy, tourism and municipalities, 
EC-registration -no SA.63293 and SA.63101 . 
5. Form of the subsidy  
The subsidies are provided as grants.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
An ad -hoc-subsidy ca n be granted in line with the funding regulations of GBER for projects, which 
are important for the development of less developed regions of Salzburg . In the case of SA.63101 
the subsidy is 50 % of the eligible costs of the corporate partner.  
7. Subsidy per un it 
Average subsidy per unit in 2021:  € 926,000. - (just one case - SA.63293)and € 89,880. - (just one 
case - SA.63101) . 
There were no ad -hoc-approvals in 202 2. 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
SA.63293 : date of approval according to the subsidy contract : 22.3.2021  
SA.52799 : date of approval according to the subsidy contract : 23.04.2021  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
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  118  BIOMASS – LOCAL HEATING  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Biomasse – Nahwärme (engl : biomass – local heating) . 
Case Number : X357/2009  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022.  
The subsidy programme had a duration from 2007 to June 30th, 2014 . The aid scheme was notified 
under the General Block Exemption Regulation from March  1st, 2009 to June 30th, 2014 . It was 
replaced by the aid scheme SA.43281.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The Tyrolean Regional Government supports the use of renewable energy by supporting the 
construction of biomass local heating systems.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
The aid scheme was approved by the Tyrolean Regional Government and is administrated by the 
economic department of the Tyrolean regional administration . It was a top -up aid to the aid scheme 
of the federal government "Umweltförder ung im Inland " was administered by the Kommunalkredit 
Public Consulting GmbH.  
The aid scheme was notified to the European Commission under the General Block Exemption 
Regulation on March  20th, 2009 (X357/2009).  
5. Form of the subsidy  
The subsidy is provided i n form of direct grants.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Beneficiaries are corporations, communities, associations of communities and enterprises in 
agriculture and forestry . The subsidy is provided through an application mechanism with a 
predeterm ined amount per project.  
7. Amount of the s ubsidy  
Subsidy per unit /per project is granted to the extent of 40 % of the eligible costs.  
In 2021, a total amount of € 0.0047  million  was paid out under the General Block Exemption 
Regulation.  
In 2022, a total amoun t of € 0.010  million  was paid out under the General Block Exemption 
Regulation.  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
Period of validity of the subsidy programme is from 2007 to June 30th, 2014.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsi dy 
No statistical data available.  
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  119  TYROLEAN ECONOMIC PROMOTION PROGRAMME - IMPULSE PACKAGE  (SA.39453 ) 
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
The subsidy programme is titled Impulspaket Tirol, which translates to  
Tyrolean Economic Promotion Programme - Impulse Package . 
Case Number : SA.39453 (2014/X)  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022.  
The subsidy programme has a duration from July 1st, 2014 to December  31st, 2020 and was notified 
under the General Block E xemption Regulation from July 1st, 2014 to December  31st, 2020 . The aid 
scheme SA.39453 was replaced by the aid scheme SA.49368 on October  19th, 2017.  
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 innovations or process innovations.  
4. Background and authority  for the subsidy  
The aid scheme was approved by the Tyrolean Regional Government and is administrated by the 
economic department of the Tyrolean regional administration.  
The aid scheme was notified to the European Commission under the General Block Exempti on 
Regulation on September  3rd, 2014 (SA.39453).  
5. Form of the subsidy  
This subsidy is granted in form of direct grants.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Beneficiaries are SMEs and large enterprises in regions eligible for regional aid . Subsidy is pro vided 
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. Amount of the subsidy per unit  
In accordance with the n otification of the aid scheme under the General Block Exemption Regulation, 
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 region s 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 . 
According to the subsidy programme, the subsidy consists of an investment grant of 5 % of the 
eligible costs or of 10 % of the eligible costs in regions eligible for regional aid and additionally of an 
employment grant, environmental grant and/or a grant f or gender -sensitive measures.  
The eligible costs must be at least €  0.5 million  and are limited to €  30 million . 
In 2021, a total amount of €  0.5193  million  was paid out.  
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  8. Duration of the subsidy  
Period of validity of the subsidy programme is from July 1st, 2014 to December  31st, 2020 . The aid 
scheme was replaced by SA.49368 on October  19th, 2017.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
No statistical data available.  
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  120  TYROLEAN INFRASTRUCTURE SUBSIDY PROGRAMME - INFRASTRUCTURAL 
IMPROVEMENTS IN SMALL AND SMALLEST SKIING AREAS  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
The subsidy programme is titled 'Verbesserung von Infrastrukturangeboten in Klein- und 
Kleinstschigebieten,' which can be translated to  'Tyrolean Infrastructure Subsidy 
Programme - Infrastructural Improvements in Small and Smallest Skiing Areas'.  
Case Number : SA.39454 (2014/X)  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022.  
The subs idy programme has a duration from July 1st, 2014 to June 30th, 2021 . The aid scheme was 
notified under the General Block Exemption Regulation from July 1st, 2014 to June 30th, 2021 . It was 
replaced by the aid scheme SA.61851.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpos e of the subsidy  
The Tyrolean Regional Government supports the improvements of small and smallest skiing areas, 
in the context of communal and regional progress . Furthermore the programme should improve the 
access of youth to the ski sport in general and s hould strengthen the school and club sports.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
The aid scheme was approved by the Tyrolean Regional Government and is administrated by the 
economic department of the Tyrolean regional administration.  
The aid scheme was notified to the European Commission under the General Block Exemption 
Regulation on September  3rd, 2014 (SA.39454 2014/X)  
5. Form of the subsidy  
This subsidy is granted in form of direct grants.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
The s ubsidy is provided to communities, associations of communities, tourism associations, 
associations and SMEs through an application mechanism with a predetermined amount per project.  
7. Amount of the subsidy  
Subsidy granted under the General Block Exemption Re gulation is limited per unit /per project to 
a 20% maximum of the eligible costs for small enterprises and 10 % maximum of the eligible costs 
for medium -sized enterprises.  
The eligible costs must be at least €  0.02 million  and are limited to €  2.5 million . 
In 2021, no state aid was paid out under the General Block Exemption Regulation.  
In 2022, no state aid was paid out under the General Block Exemption Regulation.  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
Period of validity of the aid scheme is from July 1st, 2014 to June 30th, 2021.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
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  121  TYROLEAN  SPECIAL SUBSIDY PROGRAMME LECHTAL -REUTTE  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
The subsidy programme is named Tiroler Sonderförderungs programm Lechtal -Reutte, which 
translates to 'Tyrolean Special Subsidy Programme Lechtal -Reutte' in English.  
Case Number : SA.43280 (2015/X)  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022.  
The subsidy programme has a duration from August  15th, 2014 to June 30th, 2025 . The aid scheme 
was notified under the General Block Exemption Regulation from July 2nd, 2015 to June 30th, 2021 . 
It was replaced by the aid scheme SA.61866.  
3. Policy objective an d/or purpose of the subsidy  
The Tyrolean Regional Government supports the economic development of the (nature park) region 
Lechtal -Reutte . The subsidy programme should stimulate sustainable regional development by 
supporting tourism, competitiveness of ent erprises, projects to increase innovation, environmental 
projects and projects in order to counteract predicted population decline.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
The aid scheme was approved by the Tyrolean Regional Government and is administrate d by the 
economic department of the Tyrolean regional administration.  
The aid scheme was notified to the European Commission under the General Block Exemption 
Regulation on October  9th, 2015 (SA.43280 2015/X).  
5. Form of the subsidy  
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  
Depending on the measure, beneficiaries are individuals, companies, cooperatives, associations and 
communities . The subsidy is provided t hrough an application mechanism with a predetermined 
amount per project.  
7. Amount of the subsidy  
The annual amount budgeted for this programme is about €  0.7 million. T he 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 2021 and 2022, no state aid was paid out under the General Block Exemption Regulation.  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
Period of validity of the subsidy programme is from August  15th, 2014 to June 30th, 2025 . According 
to the General Block Exemption Regulation the notification is valid until June 30th, 2021.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of  the subsidy  
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  122  SUBSIDY GUIDELINE INFRASTRUCTURE SUBSIDY OF THE PROVINCE OF TYROL – 
LOCAL HEATING PLANT  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
The subsidy programme is titled 'Förderungsrichtlinie Infrastrukturförderung des Landes Tiro l – 
Nahwärmeversorgung,' which can be translated to 'Subsidy Guideline Infrastructure Subsidy of the 
Province of Tyrol – Local Heating Plant' in English.  
Case Number : SA.43281 (2015/X) . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022.  
The subsidy programme ha s a duration from July 1st, 2014 to June 30th, 2021 . The aid scheme was 
notified under the General Block Exemption Regulation from July 1st, 2014 to June 30th, 2021 . It was 
replaced by the aid scheme SA.61848.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The 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  
The aid scheme was approved by the Tyrolean Regional Government and is  administrated by the 
economic department of the Tyrolean regional administration . The aid scheme is a top -up aid to the 
aid scheme of the federal government "Umweltförderung im Inland " administered by the 
Kommunalkredit  Public Consulting GmbH.  
The aid scheme was notified to the European Commission under the General Block Exemption 
Regulation on October  9th, 2015 (SA.43281 2015/X).  
5. Form of the subsidy  
This subsidy is provided in form of direct grants.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Beneficiaries are all companies, other entrepreneurial organizations as well as associations and 
confessional organizations . The subsidy is provided through an application mechanism with a 
predetermined amount per project.  
7. Amount of the  subsidy  
Subsidy per unit /per project is granted to the extent of 30 % of the eligible costs.  
In 2021, a total amount of € 0.0141  million  was paid out under the General Block Exemption 
Regulation.  
In 2022, no state aid was paid out under the General Block Exemption Regulation.  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
Period of validity of the subsidy programme is from July 1st, 2014 to June 30th, 2021.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
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  123  TYROLEA N SUBSIDY GUIDELINE - SUBSIDY OF ENERGY SAVING MEASURES AND 
RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES UNDER THE TYROLEAN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 
PROGRAMME  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
The subsidy programme is titled 'Tiroler Förderung von Energiesparmaßnahmen,' with the lon ger 
title being 'Tiroler Wirtschaftsförderungsprogramm – Förderung von Energiesparmaßnahmen und 
von erneuerbaren Energieträgern.' This translates to 'Tyrolean Subsidy Guideline - Subsidy of Energy 
Saving Measures and Renewable Energy Sources under the Tyro lean Economic Development 
Programme' in English.  
Case Number : SA.44096 (2016/X) . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022.  
The subsidy programme has a duration from January  1st, 2016 to June 30th, 2021 . The aid scheme 
was notified under the General Block Exemption Regulation from January  1st, 2016 to 
June 30th, 2021. It was replaced by the aid scheme SA.61852.  
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 contribution 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  
The aid scheme was approved by the Tyrolean Regional Government and is administrated by the 
economic department of the Tyrolean regional administration . This subsidy of the State of Tyrol is 
an additional subsidy to the environmental subsidy programme of the federal government.  
The aid scheme was notified to the European Commission under the General Block Exemption 
Regulation on January  8th, 2016 (SA.44096 2016/X).  
5. Form of the subsidy  
This subsidy is granted in form of direct grants.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Beneficiaries are SMEs . The subsidy is provided through an application mechanism with a 
predetermined amount per project.  
7. Amount of the subsidy  
This programme is an additional subsidy to the environmental subsidy programme of the federal 
government . Subsidy per unit /per project is granted to the extent of 30 % of the federal funding, 
including any fundings given by the EU.  
In 2021, a total amount of €  0.3412  million  was paid out under the General Block Exemption 
Regulation.  
In 2022, a total amount of €  0.1691  million  was paid out under the General Block Exemption 
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  8. Duration of the subsidy  
Period of validity of the subsidy programme is from January  1st, 2016 to June 30th, 2021.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
No statistical data available . 
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  124  TYROLEAN GUIDELINE FOR THE SUBSIDY OF CULTURE – CULTURAL INITIATIVES  
(SA.47219 (2017/X) ) 
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
The subsidy programme is titled 'Tiroler Richtlinie zur Förderung der Kultur – Kulturinitiativen,' which 
translates to 'Tyrolean Guideline for the Subsidy of Culture – Cultural Initiatives' in English.  
Case Number : SA.47219 (2017/X)  
2. Period covere d by the notification  
2021-2022.  
The aid scheme was notified under the General Block Exemption Regulation from December  13th, 
2016 to June 30th, 2021, on January  2nd, 2017 . It was replaced by the aid scheme SA.62330.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The purpose of the subsidy is to support 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, pr omotion of interdisciplinary and 
innovative cultural work or the promotion of young artistic talents.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
The aid scheme was approved by the Tyrolean Regional Government and is administrated by the 
culture department of  the Tyrolean regional administration.  
The aid scheme was notified to the European Commission under the General Block Exemption 
Regulon on January  2nd, 2017 (SA.47219 2017/X).  
5. Form of the subsidy  
This subsidy is provided in form of direct grants.  
6. To whom a nd how the subsidy is provided  
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. Amount of the s ubsidy  
The annual amount budgeted for this subsidy programme is about €  0.5 million . 
Subsidy per unit /per project is limited to a 50 % maximum of the eligible costs.  
In 2021 and 2022, no state aid was paid out under the General Block Exemption Regulation.  
8. Duration  of the subsidy  
Period of validity of the subsidy programme is from December  13th, 2016 to December  13th, 2021.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
No statistical data available.  
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  125  TYROLEAN GUIDELINE FOR THE SUBSID Y OF CULTURE – PERFORMING ARTS  
(SA.47220 (2017/X) ) 
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Title of the subsidy programme : Tiroler Richtlinie zur Förderung der Kultur – Darstellende Kunst 
(engl: Tyrolean guideline for the subsidy of culture – performing arts) . 
Case Number : SA.47220 (2017/X)  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022.  
The aid scheme was notified under the General Block Exemption Regulation from 
December  13th, 2016 to June 30th, 2021, on January  2nd, 2017 . It was replaced by the aid scheme 
SA.62 331. 
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 fo rms of artistic expression, ensuring the best possible coverage or the 
promotion of young artistic talents.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
The aid scheme was approved by the Tyrolean Regional Government and is administrated by the 
culture departm ent of the Tyrolean regional administration.  
The aid scheme was notified to the European Commission under the General Block Exemption 
Regulation on January  2nd, 2017 (SA.47220 2017/X).  
5. Form of the subsidy  
This subsidy is granted in form of direct grants.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
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. Amount of the subsidy  
The annual amount budgeted for this subsidy programme is about €  0.5 million . 
Subsidy per unit /per project is limited to a 30 % maximum of the eligible costs.  
In 2021 and 2022, no state aid was paid out under the General Block Exemptio n Regulation.  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
Period of validity of the subsidy programme is from December  13th, 2016 to December  13th, 2021.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
No statistical data available.  
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  126  TYROLEAN SPECIAL SUBSIDY PROGRAMME FOR PLANNING ASSOCIATION 9 
"OBERES UND OBERSTES GERICHT " 
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Title of the subsidy programme : Tiroler Sonderförderungsprogramm für den Planungsverband 9 
"Oberes und Oberstes Gericht "(engl: Tyrolean Special Subsidy Programme for Planning Association  9 
"Oberes und Oberstes Gericht "). 
Case Number : SA.49325 (2017/X)  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022.  
The subsidy programme has a duration from January  1st, 2015 to December  31st, 2024 . The aid  
scheme SA.49325 was notified to the European Commission under the General Block Exemption 
Regulation on October  12th, 2017 . The aid scheme SA.49325 replaced the previous aid scheme 
SA.40308 on October  12th, 2017 . The aid scheme SA.49325 was replaced by th e aid scheme 
SA. 61864.  
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 subsidy programme should stimulate 
sustainable regional development by supporting 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  
The aid  scheme was approved by the Tyrolean Regional Government and is administrated by the 
economic department of the Tyrolean regional administration.  
The aid scheme was notified to the European Commission under the General Block Exemption 
Regulation on October  12th, 2017 (SA.49325 2017/X).  
5. Form of the subsidy  
The subsidy is granted in form of direct grants, interest rate subsidies, loans and repayable 
advances.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Depending on the measure, beneficiaries are individual s, companies, cooperatives, associations and 
communities . The subsidy is provided through an application mechanism with a predetermined 
amount per project.  
7. Amount of the subsidy  
The annual amount budgeted for this promotion programme is about €  1 million. T he subsidy per 
unit/per project depends on the measure and beneficiary . State aid granted under the General Block 
Exemption Regulation is limited to a maximum of 10 % to 20% of the eligible costs.  
In 2021, a total amount of €  0.2741  million  was p aid out under the General Block Exemption 
Regulation.  
In 2022, a total amount of €  0.0496  million  was paid out under the General Block Exemption 
Regulation.  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.1  
 
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  8. Duration of the subsidy  
The programme is valid from January  1st, 2015 to December  31st, 2024 . The notification of the aid 
scheme SA.49325 under the General Block Exemption Regulation was valid until 
December  31st, 2020. The aid scheme SA.49325 replaced the previous aid scheme SA.40308 on 
October  12th, 2017 . The aid scheme SA.49325 was replaced by the ai d scheme SA. 61864.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
No statistical data available.  
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  127  SUBSIDY GUIDELINE REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT TYROL 2014 -2020  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Title of the subsidy programme : Förderungsrichtlinie Regionalentwicklung Tirol 2014 -2020 (engl : 
subsidy guideline regional development Tyrol 2014 -2020) . 
Case Number : SA.49326 (2017/X)  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022.  
The subsidy programme has a duration from July 1st, 2015 to  December  31st, 2020 . The aid scheme 
SA.49326 was notified to the European Commission under the General Block Exemption Regulation 
on October  12st, 2017 until December  31st, 2020 . The aid scheme SA.49326 replaced the previous 
aid scheme SA.43212 and was in  turn replaced by aid scheme SA.62496.  
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 
and its regions across borders as attractive habitats and successfu l economic areas . The projects 
should strengthen economic, social and territorial cohesion . Therefore, projects with particular 
regional significance are to be supported, 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  
The aid scheme was approved by the Tyrolean Regional Government and is administrated by the 
department for regional development of the Tyrolean regional administration.  
The aid schem e was notified to the European Commission under the General Block Exemption 
Regulation on October  12th, 2017 (SA.49326 2017/X) . The aid scheme SA.49326 replaced the 
previous aid scheme SA.43212 on October  12th, 2017 . The aid scheme SA.49326 was replaced by  
aid scheme SA.62496.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
This subsidy is granted in form of direct grants.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Depending on the measure, beneficiaries are individuals, companies and cooperations . Subsidy is 
provided through an application mechanism with a predetermined amount per project.  
7. Amount of the subsidy  
The annual amount budgeted for this promotion programme 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 2021 and 2022, no state aid was paid out under the General Block Exemption Regulation.  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
The programme is valid from July 1st, 2015 to December  31st, 2023 . The aid scheme replaced the 
previous aid scheme SA.43212 on October  12th, 2017 . The aid scheme SA.49326 was replaced by 
aid scheme SA.62496.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
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  128  TYROLE AN SPECIAL SUBSIDY PROGRAMME FOR THE REGION NATURA 2000 ISEL  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Title of the subsidy programme : Tiroler Sonderförderungsprogramm für die Natura 2000 Region Isel 
(engl: Tyrolean special subsidy programme for the region Natura 200 0 Isel) . 
Case Number : SA.49327 (2017/X)  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022.  
The subsidy programme has a duration from July 1st, 2016 to June 30th, 2026 . The aid scheme was 
notified under the General Block Exemption Regulation from July 1st, 2016 to December  31st, 2020 . 
The aid scheme SA.49327 replaced the previous aid scheme SA.45993 on October  12th, 2017 . The 
aid scheme SA.49327 was replaced by aid scheme SA.61854.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The purpose of the subsidy programm e is to support the economic development of the (nature park) 
region Natura 2000 Isel . The subsidy programme should stimulate sustainable regional development 
by supporting tourism, competitiveness of enterprises, projects to increase innovation and projec ts 
in order to counteract predicted population decline.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
The aid scheme was approved by the Tyrolean Regional Government and is administrated by the 
economic department of the Tyrolean regional administration.  
The aid scheme was notified to the European Commission under the General Block Exemption 
Regulation on October  12th, 2017 (SA.49327 2017/X) . The aid scheme SA.49327 replaced the 
previous aid scheme SA.45993 on October  12th, 2017 . The aid scheme SA.49327 wa s replaced by 
aid scheme SA.61854.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
This subsidy is provided in form of direct grants, interest rate subsidies, loans and repayable 
advances.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
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. Amount of the subsidy  
The annual amount budgeted for this promotion programme is about €  1 million. T he 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 th e eligible costs for small enterprises.  
In 2021, a total amount of €  0.4256  million  was paid out under the General Block Exemption 
Regulation.  
In 2022, a total amount of €  0.175  million  was paid out under the General Block Exemption 
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  8. Duration of  the subsidy  
The subsidy programme is valid from July 1st, 2016 to June 30th, 2026 . The aid scheme SA.49327 
replaced the previous aid scheme SA.45993 on October  12th, 2017 . The aid scheme SA.49327 was 
replaced by aid scheme SA.61854.  
9. Statistical data permi tting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
No statistical data available.  
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  129  TYROLEAN ECONOMIC PROMOTION PROGRAMME - IMPULSE PACKAGE  (SA.49368 ) 
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Title of the subsidy programme : Impulspaket Tirol (engl : Tyrolean economic promotion 
programme - impulse package) . 
Case Number : SA.49368 (2017/X)  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022.  
The subsidy programme has a duration from July 1st, 2014 to December  31st, 2020 . The aid scheme 
SA.49368 was notified to t he European Commission under the General Block Exemption Regulation 
on October  19th, 2017.  
The aid scheme SA.49368 replaced the previous subsidy programme SA.39453 on 
October  19th, 2017. The aid scheme SA.49368 was replaced by the newer aid scheme SA.58346  on 
July 7th, 2020.  
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 innovations or process innovations.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
The aid scheme was approved by the Tyrolean Regional Government and is administrated by the 
economic department of the Tyrolean regional administration.  
The aid scheme was notified to the European Commission under the General Block Exemption 
Regulation on October  19th, 2017 (SA.49368 2017/X).  
5. Form of the subsidy  
This subsidy is granted in form of direct grants.  
6. To whom and  how the subsidy is provided  
Beneficiaries are SMEs and large enterprises in regions eligible for regional aid . Subsidy is provided 
to producers and in some special cases other companies (tourism industry, telecommunications and 
broadcasting companies) thr ough an application mechanism with a predetermined amount per 
project.  
7. Amount of the subsidy  
In accordance with the notification of the aid scheme under the General Block Exemption Regulation, 
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.  
According to the subsidy programme, the subsidy consists of an investment grant of 5 % of the 
eligible costs or of 10 % of the eligible costs in regions eligible for regional aid . Additionally an 
employment bonus, environmental bonus and/or a bonus for gender -sensitive measures may be 
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  The eligible costs must be at least €  0.5 million  and are limited to €  30 million . 
In 2021, a total amount of €  0.931  million  was paid out under the General Block Exemption 
Regulation.  
In 2022, a total amount of €  1.092  million  was paid out under the General Block Exemption 
Regulation.  
8. Durati on of the subsidy  
The programme is valid from July 1st, 2014 to December  31st, 2020 . The aid scheme SA.49368 
replaced the previous aid scheme SA.39453 on October  19th, 2017 and was replaced by a newer 
aid scheme SA.58346 on July 7th, 2020.  
9. Statistical data  permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
No statistical data available.  
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  130  TYROLEAN GUIDELINE FOR THE SUBSIDY OF CULTURE – ADULT EDUCATION  
(SA.49936 (2017/X) ) 
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Title of the subsidy programme : Tiroler Richtlinie zur Förderung der Kultur – Erwachsenenbildung 
(engl: Tyrolean guideline for the subsidy of culture – adult education) . 
Case Number : SA.49936 (2017/X) . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022.  
The aid scheme was notified under the General Block Exemption Regulation from 
November  21st, 2017 to November  21st, 2022, on December  22nd, 2017 . The aid scheme was 
replaced by the newer aid scheme SA.62337.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
This aid scheme sets the terms and conditions of adult education, which is based on the Tyrolean 
Culture Promotion Act 2010 . Adult education within the meaning of this subsidy programme is an 
essential part of lifelong learning and covers all general, polit ical and cultural teaching and learning 
processes that primarily serve the development of the personality (general adult education).  
The purpose of the subsidy is to support activities, which are suitable to contribute to the 
achievements of the objectives  of § 1 of the Tyrolean Culture Promotion Act 2010, such as general 
and same access to adult education or comprehensive offer of adult education like a primary care.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
The aid scheme was approved by the Tyrolean Regio nal Government and is administrated by the 
culture department of the Tyrolean regional administration.  
The aid scheme was notified to the European Commission under the General Block Exemption 
Regulation on December  22nd, 2017 (SA.49936 2017/X) and was repl aced by the newer aid scheme 
SA.62337.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
This subsidy is provided in form of direct grants.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Beneficiaries are legal entities with a statutory seat in Tyrol or a corresponding offer in Tyrol, whose 
core task is general adult education . These legal entities have to pursue charitable purposes, must 
not be geared towards making a profit and have to comply with the applicable social and employment 
regulations.  
7. Amount of the subsidy  
The annual amount budge ted for this subsidy programme is about €  0.5 million . 
Subsidies per unit /per project granted under the General Block Exemption Regulation are limited to 
a 30% maximum of the eligible costs.  
In 2021, no state aid was paid out under the General Block Exempt ion Regulation.  
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  8. Duration of the subsidy  
Period of validity of the aid scheme is from November  21st, 2017 to November  21st, 2022 . The aid 
scheme was replaced by the newer aid scheme SA.62337.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
No statistical data available.  
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  131  TYROLEAN GUIDELINE FOR THE SUBSIDY OF CULTURE – LIBRARIANSHIP  (SA.49937 
(2017/X) ) 
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Title of the subsidy programme : Tiroler Richtlinie zur Förderung der Kultur – Bibliothekswesen (engl : 
Tyrolean guideline for the subsidy of culture – librarianship) . 
Case Number : SA.49937 (2017/X)  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022.  
The aid scheme was not ified under the General Block Exemption Regulation from 
November  21st, 2017 to November  21st, 2022, on December  22nd, 2017 . The aid scheme was 
replaced by the newer aid scheme SA.62338.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
This aid scheme sets th e terms and conditions of librarianship, which is based on the Tyrolean 
Culture Promotion Act 2010.  
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 P romotion Act 2010, such as general 
access to and participation in public library services, preservation and quality development of a 
comprehensive offer of public libraries in Tyrol, quality intensification of the media offered by public 
libraries or the s ustainable dissemination of literature using library work.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
The aid scheme was approved by the Tyrolean Regional Government and is administrated by the 
culture department of the Tyrolean regional administration.  
The aid scheme was notified to the European Commission under the General Block Exemption 
Regulation on December  22nd, 2017 (SA.49937 2017/X) . The aid scheme was replaced by the newer 
aid scheme SA.62338.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
This subsidy is provided in form  of direct grants, interest rate subsidies, prizes and honors, as well 
as in form of expert advice and reading support from the Department of Reading Pedagogy Service 
of the Culture Department.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Beneficiaries are publ ic non -commercial libraries sponsored by municipalities, parishes or in a 
combined form, also in cooperation with school libraries or other legal entities and associations of 
persons operating in the subsidy programme.  
7. Amount of the subsidy  
The annual amou nt budgeted for this aid scheme is about €  0.125  million . 
Subsidies per unit /per project granted under the General Block Exemption Regulation are limited to 
a 50% maximum of the eligible costs.  
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  8. Duration of the subsidy  
Period of validity of the aid scheme is from November  21st, 2017 to November  21st, 2022 . The aid 
scheme was replaced by the newer aid scheme SA.62338.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trad e effects of the subsidy  
No statistical data available.  
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  132  TYROLEAN SPECIAL SUBSIDY PROGRAMME FOR PLANNING ASSOCIATION 12 
"PITZTAL"  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Title of the subsidy programme : Tiroler Sonderförderungsprogramm für den Planungsverband 12 
"Pitztal " (engl: Tyrolean special subsidy programme for planning association 12 "Pitztal") . 
Case Number : SA.50460 (2018/X)  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022.  
The subsidy programme has a duration from January  1st, 2018 to December  31st, 2027 . The aid 
scheme was notified under the General Block Exemption Regulation from January  1st, 2018 to 
June 30th, 2020 . It was replaced by the newer aid scheme SA.61872.  
3. Policy  objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The Tyrolean Regional Government supports the economic development of the region "Pitztal ". The 
subsidy programme should stimulate sustainable regional development by promoting sustainable 
economic development, stre ngthening the financial power of the municipalities, preventing/reducing 
migration from the region and creating investment incentives in areas of strength and future . In the 
long term, the competitiveness of the Pitztal should be secured/increased and the employment 
situation improved - especially for women.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
The aid scheme was approved by the Tyrolean Regional Government and is administrated by the 
economic department of the Tyrolean regional administration.  
The aid scheme was notified to the European Commission under the General Block Exemption 
Regulation on February  20th, 2018 (SA.50460 2018/X) . It was replaced by the newer aid scheme 
SA.61872.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
This subsidy is provided in form of direct grants, i nterest rate subsidies, loans and repayable 
advances.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Depending on the measure, beneficiaries are individuals, companies, cooperatives, associations and 
communities . The subsidy is provided through an application mec hanism with a predetermined 
amount per project.  
7. Amount of the subsidy  
The annual amount budgeted for this programme is about €  1 million. T he subsidy per unit /per 
project depends on the measure and beneficiary . Subsidies granted under the General Block 
Exemption Regulation are limited to a maximum of 10 % to 20% of the eligible costs.  
In 2021, no state aid was paid out under the General Block Exemption Regulation.  
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  8. Duration of the subsidy  
Period of validity of the subsidy programme is from January  1st, 2018 to December  31st, 2027 . It 
was replaced by the newer aid scheme SA.61872.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
No statistical data av ailable.  
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  133  TYROLEAN  DIGITIZATION SUBSIDY PROGRAMME  (SA.50461 (2018/X) ) 
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Title of the subsidy programme : Tiroler Digitalisierungsförderung (engl : Tyrolean digitization subsidy 
programme) . 
Case Number : SA.50461 (2018/X)  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022.  
The subsidy programme has a duration from February  1st, 2018 to December  31st, 2022 . The aid 
scheme was notified under the General Block Exemption Regulation from February  1st, 2018 to 
June 30th, 2020 . The aid scheme SA.50461 was replaced by the newer aid scheme SA.58348 on 
August  12th, 2020.  
3. Policy objective and /or purpose of the subsidy  
The Tyrolean Regional Government supports the continuous development of the Tyrolean corporate 
landscape, the exploitation of  the potential of the "digitalization challenge" and the increased 
cooperation of economic players.  
Digitization in the sense of digital transformation of production, service, work, as well as teaching 
and learning processes is of enormous significance . In addition to the industrial and production 
sector, this subsidy project also addresses other sectors such as tourism, transport, trade or 
services.  
The aim of the Tyrolean digitization aid scheme is to support Tyrolean companies in introducing 
state-of-the-art digital technologies, including training measures for employees.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
The aid scheme was approved by the Tyrolean Regional Government and is administrated by the 
economic department of the Tyrolean regional admin istration.  
The aid scheme was notified to the European Commission under the General Block Exemption 
Regulation on February  20th, 2018 (SA.50461 2018/X).  
5. Form of the subsidy  
This subsidy is provided in form of direct grants.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is p rovided  
Beneficiaries are commercial enterprises that have existed for at least five years at the time of 
application or whose takeover date is at least five years ago . Subsidy is also provided to commercial 
operators of tourist or recreational relevant in frastructure facilities, in some cases other companies 
(telecommunications and broadcasting companies) and members of the chamber of architects and 
engineering consultants for Tyrol and Vorarlberg through an application mechanism with a 
predetermined amoun t per project.  
7. Amount of the s ubsidy  
The annual amount budgeted for that subsidy programme is € 3 Mio . The subsidy per unit /per project 
is limited to an amount of €  0.5 million. S ubsidy per unit /per project is limited from 10 % to a 
maximum of 50 % of eligib le costs depending on the underlying module.  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.1  
 
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  In 2021, a total amount of €  2.152  million  was paid out under the General Block Exemption 
Regulation.  
In 2022, a total amount of € 0.7166  million  was paid out under the General Block Exemption 
Regulation.  
8. Durati on of the subsidy  
Period of validity of the subsidy programme is from February  1st, 2018 to December  31st, 2022 . 
The aid scheme was replaced by SA.58348 on August  12th, 2020.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
No statistical data available.  
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  134  TYROLEAN GUIDELINE FOR THE SUBSIDY OF CULTURE – LITERATURE  (SA.51068 
(2018/X) ) 
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Title of the subsidy programme : Tiroler Richtlinie zur Förderung der Kultur – Literatur (engl : Tyrolean 
guideline for the subsidy of culture – literature) . 
Case Number : SA.51068 (2018/X)  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022.  
The aid scheme was notified under the General Block Exemption Regulation from May 2nd, 2018 to 
June 30th, 2021, on May 11th, 2018 . It was replaced by the newer aid scheme SA.62339.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Based on the Tyrolean Culture Promotion Act 2010, this aid scheme sets the terms and conditions 
of subsidies in the sector of literature.  
The purpo se of the subsidy is to promote individual, various certain or general activities, which are 
suitable to contribute to the achievements of the objectives of §  1 of the Tyrolean Culture Promotion 
Act 2010 . Subsidies can especially be granted for general cul tural activities, the implementation of 
literary programmes and events, purchasing of books, allocation of specific scholarships, redaction 
of literary works and the awarding of prizes.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
The aid scheme was approved b y the Tyrolean Regional  Government and is administrated by the 
culture department of the Tyrolean regional administration.  
The aid scheme was notified to the European Commission under the General Block Exemption 
Regulation on May 11th, 2018 (SA.51068 2018/ X). It was replaced by the newer aid scheme 
SA.62339.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
This subsidy is provided in form of direct grants, interest rate subsidies, scholarships, prizes and the 
purchasing of books.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Beneficiaries ar e natural persons and corporate entities, working in the sector of literature . The 
beneficiaries have to ply a regular business activity and accomplish the sponsored undertaking in 
proper form.  
7. Amount of the s ubsidy  
The annual amount budgeted for this aid scheme is about €  0.5 million . 
Subsidies per unit /per project granted under the General Block Exemption Regulation are limited to 
a 30% maximum of the eligible costs . This amount can only be exceeded in particularly justified 
cases.  
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  8. Duration of the subsidy  
Period of validity of the aid scheme is from May 2nd, 2018 to December  31st, 2023 . It was replaced 
by the newer aid scheme SA.62339.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
No statistical data available.  
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  135  TYROLEAN TOURISM SUBSIDY PROGRAMME  (SA.52392 (2018/X) ) 
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Title of the subsidy programme : Tiroler Tourismusförderung (engl : Tyrolean t ourism subsidy 
programme) . 
Case Number : SA.52392 (2018/X) . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022.  
The subsidy programme has a duration from June 26th, 2018 to June 30th, 2021 . The aid scheme 
was notified under the General Block Exemption Regulation from June 26th, 2018 to 
June 30th, 2021. The aid scheme SA.52392 was replaced by the aid scheme SA.57482 on 
May 26th, 2020.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The intention of the Tyrolean tourism subsidy is to ensure the positive development o f tourism in 
Tyrol to strengthen economic performance and competitiveness . Aid is granted for investment 
projects which aim at a substantial improvement of the company structure and/or an improvement 
of the offer in the area of the small -scale Tyrolean tou rism economy, including provision of high 
quality staff accommodation /employee facilities.  
Subsidies can be granted for investment projects specialized in quality improvement of hotels and 
catering, village inns, tourist infrastructures and staff accommoda tion/employee facilities.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
The aid scheme was approved by the Tyrolean Regional Government and is administrated by the 
economic department of the Tyrolean regional administration.  
This aid scheme was notified to the European Commission under the General Block Exemption 
Regulation on November  8th, 2018 (SA.52392 2018/X).  
5. Form of the subsidy  
This subsidy is provided in form of direct grants.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Beneficiaries are SMEs in the commercial sector as defined in the current EU definition.  
7. Amount of the s ubsidy  
The subsidy in form of an investment grant is limited to a maximum of 5 % of the eligible costs . In 
areas eligible for regional aid, subsidy is limited  to 7,5 % of the eligible costs.  
For projects focusing on village inns and staff accommodation /employee facilities, an additional 
subsidy of up to 2,5 % (instead of the regional bonus) may be granted.  
The eligible costs must be at least €  0.05 million  and are limited to €  3 million . 
In 2021, a total amount of €  0.0622  million  was paid out under the General Block Exemption 
Regulation.  
In 2022, a total amount of € 0.1365  million  was paid out under the General  Block Exemption 
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  8. Duration of the subsidy  
Period of validity of the subsidy programme is from June 26th, 2018 to June 30th, 2021 . The aid 
scheme SA.52392 was replaced by the aid scheme SA.57482 on May 26th, 2020.  
9. Statistical data permitting an a ssessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
No statistical data available.  
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  136  TYROLEAN GUIDELINE FOR THE SUBSIDY OF CULTURE – MEMORY CULTURE  
(SA.52860 (2019/X) ) 
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Title of the subsidy programme : Tiroler Richtlinie zur Förderung der Kultur – Erinnerungskultur 
(engl: Tyrolean guideline for the subsidy of culture – memory culture) . 
Case Number : SA.52860 (2019/X)  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022.  
The aid scheme was notified under the General Block Exemption Regu lation from 
December  17th, 2018 to June 30th, 2021, on January  7th, 2019 . It was replaced by the aid scheme 
SA.62340.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Based on the Tyrolean Culture Promotion Act 2010, this aid scheme sets the terms and condit ions 
of subsidies in the sector of memory culture 2019 -2023.  
The purpose of the subsidy is to support individual or various certain activities of scientific research 
and documentation, which are suitable to contribute to the achievements of the objectives of § 1 of 
the Tyrolean Culture Promotion Act 2010 . Subsidies can also be granted for the composition of 
dissertations and equal or higher -valued academic papers in context of memory culture.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
The aid scheme was appro ved by the Tyrolean Regional Government and is administrated by the 
culture department of the Tyrolean regional administration.  
The aid scheme was notified to the European Commission under the General Block Exemption 
Regulation on January  7th, 2019 (SA.52860 2019/X).  
5. Form of the subsidy  
This subsidy is provided in form of direct grants.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Beneficiaries are natural persons and corporate entities, who realise projects as described 
above  (3.). The beneficiaries have to ply a regular business activity and accomplish the sponsored 
undertaking in proper form.  
7. Amount of the subsidy  
The an nual amount budgeted for this aid scheme is limited to €  0.1 million . 
Subsidies per unit /per project granted under the General Block Exemption Regulation are limited to 
a 30% - 80% maximum of the eligible costs.  
In 2021 and 2022, no state aid was paid out under the General Block Exemption Regulation.  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
Period of validity of aid scheme is from December  17th, 2018 to December  17th, 2023 . It was 
replaced by the aid scheme SA . SA.62340.  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.1  
 
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  9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trad e effects of the subsidy  
No statistical data available.  
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  137  COVID -19: SUPPORT MEASURES BY THE STATES (LÄNDER) OF CARINTHIA, UPPER 
AUSTRIA, STYRIA, TYROL AND VIENNA UNDER THE TEMPORARY FRAMEWORK FOR STATE 
AID MEASURES TO SUPPORT THE ECONOMY IN THE CURRENT COV ID-19 OUTBREAK  
(SA.57148 (2020/N) ) 
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Title of the subsidy programme : COVID -19: Support Measures by the States (Länder) of Carinthia, 
Upper Austria, Styria, Tyrol and Vienna under the Temporary Framework for State aid measures t o 
support the economy in the current COVID -19 outbreak . 
Case Number : SA.57148 (2020/N)  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022.  
Aid schemes from several Austrian federal states were notified together under the Temporary 
Framework For State Aid Measures To Support The Economy In The Current COVID -19 Outbreak 
under the same related case numbers SA.57148, SA.58385, SA.60290, SA.63692 . The notification 
of the aid scheme of Tyrol is valid for the period from March  19th, 2020 to December  31st, 2021 . 
The state aid case SA.57148 was notified on April 24th, 2020 and covers the period from 
March  19th, 2020 to December  31st, 2020 . The state aid case was replaced by the case SA.58385.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
COVID -19 has significantly affected the real economy (also) in Austria . Due to the shutdown as of 
March  16th, 2020, undertakings in many sectors of the Austrian economy, such as the tourism and 
leisure industry, gastronomy and trade had to face losses of revenues causi ng shortages and lack 
of liquidity.  
The subsidy programme is part of an overall package of measures and aims to ensure that sufficient 
liquidity remains available in the market and to counter the liquidity shortage faced by undertakings 
because of the outb reak. Further, it aims to ensure that the disruptions caused by the outbreak do 
not undermine the viability of the undertakings, to avoid numerous insolvencies and thereby to 
preserve the continuity of economic activity during and after the outbreak.  
4. Backg round and authority for the subsidy  
Within the subsidy programme, three aid schemes were approved by the Tyrolean Regional 
Government:  
1.) Scheme for follow -up support to "Corona Virus Measurement package " of ÖHT  
2.) Scheme for follow -up support to "aws gu arantee directive " of "Austria 
Wirtschaftsservice GmbH " (AWS)  
3.) Scheme to support home office work places  
The aid schemes are administrated by the economic department of the Tyrolean regional 
administration.  
These aid schemes and others from several Austrian federal states were jointly notified to the 
European Commission on April 24th, 2020 under the same case numbers (SA.57148, SA.58385, 
SA.60290, SA.63692) under the Temporary Framework for State Aid Measures  to Support the 
Economy in the Current COVID -19 Outbreak.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
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  6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Beneficiaries are microenterprises, small and medium -sized enterprises.  
7. Amount of the subsidy  
Scheme for follow -up support to "Corona Virus Measurement package " of ÖHT:  
The interest rate subsidy is limited to a maximum rate of 1.5 %, a maximum credit amount of 
€ 0.5 million  and a maximum credit period of three year s. 
In 2021, a total amount of € 0.231  million  was paid out under the Temporary Framework for State 
Aid Measures to Support the Economy in the Current COVID -19 Outbreak.  
In 2022, a total amount of € 0.0041  million  was paid out under the Temporary Framework for State 
Aid Measures to Support the Economy in the Current COVID -19 Outbreak.  
Scheme for follow -up support to "aws guarantee directive " of "Austria Wirtschaftsservice GmbH " 
(AWS):  
The interest rate subsidy is limited to a maximum rate of 1.5 %, a maximum credit amount of 
€ 2.5 million  and a maximum credit period of five years.  
In 2021, a total amount of € 0.2614  million  was paid out under the Temporary Framework for State 
Aid Measures to Support the Economy in the Current COVID -19 Outbreak.  
In 2022, no state aid was paid out under the Temporary Framework for State Aid Measures to 
Support the Economy in the Current COVID -19 Outbreak.  
Scheme to support home office work places:  
The direct grant is limited to a maximum of 30 % - 50% of the eligible costs . The eligible costs must 
be at least €  500,-- and are limited to €  5,000, --. 
In 2021 and 2022, no state aid was paid out under the Temporary Framework for State Aid Measures 
to Support the Economy in the Current COVID -19 Outbreak.  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
The subsidy programme of Tyrol has a duration from March  11th, 2020 to December  31th, 2021 . 
The state aid case SA.57148 wa s notified on April 24th, 2020 and covers the period from 
March  19th, 2020 to December  31st, 2020 . The state aid case was replaced by the case SA.58385.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
No statistical data avail able. 
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  138  TYROLEAN TOURISM SUBSIDY PROGRAMME  (SA.57482 (2020/X) ) 
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Title of the subsidy programme : Tiroler Tourismusförderung (engl : Tyrolean tourism subsidy 
programme) . 
Case Number : SA.57482 (2020/X)  
2. Period covered by the notifi cation  
2021-2022.  
The subsidy programme has a duration from June 26th, 2018 to June 30th, 2021 . The aid scheme 
was notified under the General Block Exemption Regulation from June 1st, 2020 to June 30th, 2021 . 
The aid scheme SA.57482 replaced the previous aid scheme SA.52392 on May 26th, 2020 and was 
replaced by the new aid scheme SA.59841 on November  30th, 2020.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The intention of the Tyrolean tourism subsidy is to en sure the positive development of tourism in 
Tyrol to strengthen economic performance and competitiveness . Aid is granted for investment 
projects which aim at a substantial improvement of the company structure and/or an improvement 
of the offer in the area of the small -scale Tyrolean tourism economy, including provision of high 
quality staff accommodation /employee facilities.  
Subsidies can be granted for investment projects specialized in quality improvement of hotels and 
catering, Tyrolean Inns, tourist inf rastructures and staff accommodation /employee facilities.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
The aid scheme was approved by the Tyrolean Regional Government and is administrated by the 
economic department of the Tyrolean regional administration.  
This aid scheme was notified to the European Commission under the General Block Exemption 
Regulation on May 26th, 2020 (SA.57482 2020/X).  
5. Form of the subsidy  
This subsidy is provided in form of direct grants.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Benefic iaries are SMEs in the commercial sector as defined in the current EU definition.  
7. Amount of the subsidy  
The subsidy in form of an investment grant is limited to a maximum of 5 % of the eligible costs . In 
areas eligible for regional aid, subsidy is limited t o 7.5% of the eligible costs.  
For projects focusing on Tyrolean Inns and staff accommodation /employee facilities, an additional 
subsidy of up to 2.5 %, for company take -overs or revitalisations, an additional subsidy of up to 5 % 
may be granted (instead of t he regional bonus).  
The eligible costs must be at least €  0.04 million  and are limited to €  3 million . 
In 2021, a total amount of € 0.3083  million  was paid out under the General Block Exemption 
Regulation.  
In 2022, a total amount of € 0.2069  million  was paid out under the General Block Exemption 
Regulation.  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.1  
 
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  8. Duration of the subsidy  
Period of validity of the subsidy programme is from June 26th, 2018 to June 30th, 2021 . The aid 
scheme SA.57482 replaced the previous aid scheme SA.52392 on May 26th, 2020 and was replaced 
by the new aid scheme SA.59841 on November  30th, 2020.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
No statistical data available.  
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  139  TYROLEAN ECONOMIC PROMOTION PROGRAMME - IMPULSE PACKAGE  (SA.58346 ) 
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Title of the subsidy programme : Impulspaket Tirol (engl : Tyrolean economic promotion 
programme - impulse package) . 
Case Number : SA.58346 (2020/X)  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022.  
The subsidy programme has a duration fr om July 1st, 2014 to June 30th, 2021 . The aid scheme 
SA.58346 was notified to the European Commission under the General Block Exemption Regulation 
on August  12th, 2020 . It replaced the previous aid scheme SA.49368 and was in turn replaced by 
the aid scheme  SA.61845.  
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 innovations or process innovations.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
The aid scheme was approved by the Tyrolean Regional Government and is administrated by the 
economic department of the Tyrolea n regional administration.  
The aid scheme was notified to the European Commission under the General Block Exemption 
Regulation on August  12th, 2020 (SA.58346 2020/X).  
5. Form of the subsidy  
This subsidy is granted in form of direct grants.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Beneficiaries of the subsidy are SMEs on the one hand . These SMEs can be trading companies or - in 
some special cases - other companies working in telecommunication -, broadcast  - or 
architecture -business . On the other hand, also lar ge enterprises can be beneficiaries – either within 
the context of de minimis aid or in regions eligible for regional aid . Subsidy is provided through an 
application mechanism with a predetermined amount per project.  
7. Amount of the subsidy  
In accordance wit h the notification of the aid scheme under the General Block Exemption Regulation, 
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 ente rprises.  
According to the subsidy programme, the subsidy consists of an investment grant of 5 % of the 
eligible costs (in regions eligible for regional aid 7.5 % of the eligible costs can be granted), an 
environmental bonus and/or a bonus for gender -sensitiv e measures . Moreover, within the context 
of a support package for the economy in Tyrol, a bonus of 5 % can be given due to the impacts of 
the coronavirus pandemic.  
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  In 2021, a  total amount of €  0.4764  million  was paid out under the General Block Exemption 
Regulation.  
In 2022, a total amount of €  2.5226  million  was paid out under the General Block Exemption 
Regulation.  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
The programme is valid from July 1st, 2014 to June 30th, 2021 . The aid scheme replaced the 
previous aid scheme SA.49368 and was in turn replaced by the aid scheme SA.61845.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
No statistical data available.  
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  140  TYROLEAN SMALL -SIZED ENTERPRISE SUBSIDY PROGRAMME  (SA.58347 (2020/X) ) 
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Title of the subsidy programme : Tiroler Kleinunternehmensförderung (engl : Tyrolean small -sized 
enterprise subsidy programme) . 
Case Number : SA.58347 (2020/X)  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022.  
The subsidy programme has a duration from July 1st, 2014 to June 30th, 2021 . The aid scheme was 
notified under the General Block Exemption Regulation from March  11th, 2020 to June 30th, 2021 . 
It was replaced by the aid scheme SA.61846.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The Tyrolean Regional Government supports the stren gthening of the economic productivity and 
competitiveness of small -sized enterprises in Tyrol . Significant improvements of the corporate 
structure and/or improvements of the offer in the sector of the small structured Tyrolean economy 
shall be achieved by investment projects.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
The aid scheme was approved by the Tyrolean Regional Government and is administrated by the 
economic department of the Tyrolean regional administration.  
The aid scheme was notified to the Europe an Commission under the General Block Exemption 
Regulation on August  12th, 2020 (SA.58347 2020/X) . It was replaced by the aid scheme SA.61846.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
This subsidy is provided in form of direct grants.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Beneficiaries are small -sized enterprises in the commercial sector according to the current EU 
definition.  
7. Amount of the subsidy  
According to the subsidy programme, the subsidy consists of an investment grant of 5 % of the 
eligible costs (in region s eligible for regional aid 7.5 % of the eligible costs can be granted), and a 
bonus for gender -sensitive measures . Moreover, within the context of a support package for the 
economy in Tyrol, a bonus of 5 % can be granted due to the impacts of the coronaviru s pandemic.  
The eligible costs must be at least €  0.1 million  and are limited to €  0.5 million . 
In 2021 and 2022, no state aid was paid out under the General Block Exemption Regulation.  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
Period of validity of the subsidy programme is  from July 1st, 2014 to June 30th, 2021 . It was 
replaced by the aid scheme SA.61846.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
No statistical data available.   G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.1  
 
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  141  TYROLEAN DIGITIZATION SUBSIDY PROGRAMME  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Title of the subsidy programme : Tiroler Digitalisierungsförderung (engl : Tyrolean digitization subsidy 
programme) . 
Case Number : SA.58348 (2020/X)  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022.  
The subsidy programme has a duration from February  1st, 2018 to December  31st, 2022 . The aid 
scheme SA.58348 was notified under the General Block Exemption Regulation from 
February  1st, 2018 to June 30th, 2021 . The aid scheme SA.58348 replaced the previous aid scheme 
SA.50461 on August  12th, 2020.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subs idy 
The Tyrolean Regional Government supports the continuous development of the Tyrolean corporate 
landscape, the exploitation of the potential of the "digitalization challenge" and the increased 
cooperation of economic players.  
Digitization in the sense o f digital transformation of production, service, work, as well as teaching 
and learning processes is of enormous significance . In addition to the industrial and production 
sector, this promotion project also addresses other sectors such as tourism, transpo rt, trade or 
services.  
The aim of the Tyrolean digitization aid scheme is to support Tyrolean companies in introducing 
state-of-the-art digital technologies, including training measures for employees.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
The aid scheme  was approved by the Tyrolean Regional Government and is administrated by the 
economic department of the Tyrolean regional administration.  
The aid scheme was notified to the European Commission under the General Block Exemption 
Regulation on August  12th, 2 020 (SA.58348 2020/X).  
5. Form of the subsidy  
This subsidy is provided in form of direct grants.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Beneficiaries are commercial enterprises that have existed for at least five years at the time of 
application or whose tak eover date is at least five years ago . Subsidy is also provided to commercial 
operators of tourist or recreational relevant infrastructure facilities, in some cases other companies 
(telecommunications and broadcasting companies) and members of the chamber of architects and 
engineering consultants for Tyrol and Vorarlberg through an application mechanism with a 
predetermined amount per project.  
7. Amount of the subsidy  
The annual amount budgeted for that subsidy programme is about € 3 Mio . The subsidy per unit /per 
project is limited to an amount of €  0.15 million. S ubsidy per unit /per project is limited from 10 % 
to a maximum of 50 % of eligible costs depending on the underlying module.  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.1  
 
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  In 2021, a total amount of €  0.050  million  was paid out under the General Bloc k Exemption 
Regulation.  
In 2022, a total amount of €  0.036  million  was paid out under the General Block Exemption 
Regulation.  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
Period of validity of the subsidy programme is from February  1st, 2018 to December  31st, 2022 . 
The aid scheme was notified on August  12th, 2020 and replaced the previous aid scheme SA.50461.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
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  142  COVID -19: SUPPORT MEASURES BY THE STATES (LÄNDER) O F CARINTHIA, UPPER 
AUSTRIA, STYRIA, TYROL AND VIENNA UNDER THE TEMPORARY FRAMEWORK FOR STATE 
AID MEASURES TO SUPPORT THE ECONOMY IN THE CURRENT COVID -19 OUTBREAK  
(SA.58385 (2020/N) ) 
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Title of the subsidy programme : COVID -19: Support Measures by the States (Länder) of Carinthia, 
Upper Austria, Styria, Tyrol and Vienna under the Temporary Framework for State aid measures to 
support the economy in the current COVID -19 outbreak . 
Case Number : SA.58385 (2020/N)  
2. Period covered by the  notification  
2021-2022.  
Aid schemes from several Austrian federal states were notified together under the Temporary 
Framework For State Aid Measures To Support The Economy In The Current COVID -19 Outbreak 
under the same related case numbers SA.57148, SA.5 8385, SA.60290, SA.63692 . The notification 
of the aid scheme of Tyrol is valid for the period from March  19th, 2020 to December  31st, 2021 . 
The state aid case SA.58385 was notified on August  14th, 2020 and covers the period from 
September  1st, 2020 to December 31st, 2020 . The aid scheme replaced the previous case SA.57148 
and was in turn replaced by the state aid case SA.60290.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
COVID -19 has significantly affected the real economy (also) in Austria . Due to the shutdown as of 
March  16th, 2020, undertakings in many sectors of the Austrian economy, such as the tourism and 
leisure industry, gastronomy and trade had to face losses of revenues causing shortages and lack 
of liquidity.  
The subsidy programme is  part of an overall package of measures and aims to ensure that sufficient 
liquidity remains available in the market and to counter the liquidity shortage faced by undertakings 
because of the outbreak . Further, it aims to ensure that the disruptions caused  by the outbreak do 
not undermine the viability of the undertakings, to avoid numerous insolvencies and thereby to 
preserve the continuity of economic activity during and after the outbreak.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Within the subsidy progr amme, the Tyrolean Regional Government approved three aid schemes:  
4.) Scheme for follow -up support to "Corona Virus Measurement package " of ÖHT  
5.) Scheme for follow -up support to "aws guarantee directive " of "Austria 
Wirtschaftsservice GmbH " (AWS)  
6.) Scheme to support home office work places  
The economic department of the Tyrolean regional administration administrates the aid schemes.  
These aid schemes and others from several Austrian federal states were jointly notified to the 
European Commission on April 24th, 2020 under the same case numbers (SA.57148, SA.58385, 
SA.60290, SA.63692) under the Temporary Framework for State Aid Measures to Support the 
Economy in the Current COVID -19 Outbreak.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
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  6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Beneficiaries are microenterprises, small and medium -sized enterprises . Due to the amendment of 
the Temporary Framework COVID -19 also microenterprises and small -sized enterprises i n difficulty 
may be beneficiaries.  
7. Amount of the subsidy  
Scheme for follow -up support to "Corona Virus Measurement package " of ÖHT:  
The interest rate subsidy is limited to a maximum rate of 1.5 %, a maximum credit amount of 
€ 0.5 million  and a maximum credi t period of three years.  
In 2021, a total amount of € 0.1509  million  was paid out under the Temporary Framework 
COVID -19. 
In 2022, no state aid was paid out under the Temporary Framework COVID -19. 
Scheme for follow -up support to "aws guarantee directive " of "Austria Wirtschaftsservice GmbH " 
(AWS):  
The interest rate subsidy is limited to a maximum rate of 1.5 %, a maximum credit amount of 
€ 2.5 million  and a maximum credit period of five years.  
In 2021, a total amount of € 0.2359  millio n was paid out under the Temporary Framework 
COVID -19. 
In 2022, no state aid was paid out under the Temporary Framework COVID -19. 
Scheme to support home office work places:  
The direct grant is limited to a maximum of 30 % - 50% of the eligible costs . The eligible costs must 
be at least €  500,-- and are limited to €  5,000, --. 
In 2021, no state aid was paid out under the Temporary Framework COVID -19. 
In 2022, no state aid was paid out under the Temporary Framework COVID -19. 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
The subsidy programme of Tyrol has a duration from March  11th, 2020 to December  31th, 2021 . 
The state aid case SA.58385 was notified on August  14th, 2020 and covers the period from 
September  1st, 2020 to December  31st, 2020 . The aid scheme replaced the previous case S A.57148 
and was in turn replaced by the state aid case SA.60290.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
No statistical data available.  
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  143  DIGITAL.TIROL – SME-SUBSIDY PROGRAMME  (SA.59840 (2020/X) ) 
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Title of the subsidy programme : digital.tirol – KMU-Förderung (engl : digital.tirol – sme-subsidy 
programme) . 
Case Number : SA.59840 (2020/X)  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022.  
The subsidy programme has a duration from November  1st, 2020 to June 30th, 2022 . The aid 
scheme was notified under the General Block Exemption Regulation from November  1st, 2020 to 
June 30th, 2022 . It was replaced by the aid scheme SA.101761.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
By this subsidy pr ogramme, the Tyrolean Regional Government aims to contribute to a continuous 
development of the Tyrolean corporate landscape, to the utilization of the potential of the "challenge 
digitization " and to a strengthened cooperation of economic actors . In parti cular, Tyrolean SMEs can 
be supported in the improvement of their IT security as well as in the digital transformation of their 
products, services and processes.  
Overall, by the digital transformation the Tyrolean business location can become more independent 
and will profit (also) from this subsidy programme.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
The aid scheme was approved by the Tyrolean Regional Government and is administrated by the 
economic department of the Tyrolean regional administration . 
The aid scheme was notified to the European Commission under the General Block Exemption 
Regulation on November  30th, 2020 (SA.59840) . It was replaced by the aid scheme SA.101761.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
The subsidy is provided in form of direct grants.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Beneficiaries are microenterprises as well as SMEs in the commercial sector in accordance to the 
current SME definition of the European Commission, located in the State of Tyrol.  
The subsidy is provided through an applic ation mechanism with a predetermined amount per project.  
7. Amount of the subsidy  
The annual amount budgeted for that subsidy programme is € 2 Mio . Subsidy per unit /per project 
is limited from 10 % to a maximum of 50 % of eligible costs, depending on the underlying subsidy 
priority (planning or implementation).  
The eligible costs must be at least €  0.001  million  and are limited to €  0.1 million , also depending 
on the subsidy priority.  
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  8. Duration of the subsidy  
Period of validity of the subsidy programme is from November  1st, 2020 to June 30th, 2022 . It was 
replaced by the aid scheme SA.101761.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment  of the trade effects of the subsidy  
No statistical data available.  
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  144  TYROLEAN TOURISM SUBSIDY PROGRAMME  (SA.59841 ) 
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Title of the subsidy programme : Tiroler Tourismusförderung (engl : Tyrolean tourism subsidy 
programme) . 
Case N umber : SA.59841  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022.  
The subsidy programme has a duration from June 26th, 2018 to June 30th, 2022 . The aid scheme 
was notified under the General Block Exemption Regulation from December  1st, 2020 to 
June 30th, 2022.  
This aid scheme replaced the previous aid scheme SA.57482 on November  30th, 2020 and was in 
turn replaced by the aid scheme SA.101762.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The intention of the Tyrolean tourism subsidy is to ensure the positive development of tourism in 
Tyrol to strengthen economic performance and competitiveness . Aid is granted for investment 
projects which aim at a substantial improvement of the company structure and/or an improvement 
of the offer in the area of the small -scale Tyrolean tourism economy, including provision of high 
quality staff accommodation /employee facilities.  
Subsidies can be granted for investmen t projects specialized in quality improvement of hotels and 
catering, Tyrolean Inns, tourist infrastructures and staff accommodation /employee facilities.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
The aid scheme was approved by the Tyrolean Regional Governme nt and is administrated by the 
economic department of the Tyrolean regional administration.  
This aid scheme was notified to the European Commission under the General Block Exemption 
Regulation on November  30th, 2020 (SA.59841 2020/X) . This aid scheme repla ced the previous aid 
scheme SA.57482 on November  30th, 2020 and was in turn replaced by the aid scheme SA.101762.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
This subsidy is provided in form of direct grants.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Beneficiaries are SMEs in the c ommercial sector as defined in the current EU definition.  
7. Amount of the subsidy  
The subsidy in form of an investment grant is limited to a maximum of 5 % of the eligible costs . In 
areas eligible for regional aid, subsidy is limited to 7.5 % of the eligible c osts. 
For projects focusing on Tyrolean Inns and staff accommodation /employee facilities, an additional 
subsidy of up to 2.5 %, for company take -overs or revitalisations, an additional subsidy of up to 5 % 
may be granted (instead of the regional bonus).  
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  In 2021, a total amount of € 1.1308  million  was paid out under the General Block Exemption 
Regulation.  
In 2022, a total amount of € 1.0908  million  was paid out under the General Block Exemption 
Regulation.  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
The subsidy programme has a duration from June 26th, 2018 to June 30th, 2022 . The notification 
of the aid scheme under the General Block Exemption Regulation is valid from December  1st, 2020 
to June 30th, 2022 . This aid scheme replaced the previous aid scheme SA.57482 and was in turn 
replaced by the aid scheme SA.101762.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
No statistical data availab le.  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.1  
 
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  145  TYROLEAN GUIDELINE FOR THE SUBSIDY OF CULTURE – FINE ARTS AND 
ARCHITECTURE  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Title of the subsidy programme : Tiroler Richtlinie zur Förderung der Kultur – Bildende Kunst und 
Architektur (engl : Tyrolean guideline for the subsidy of culture – fine arts and architecture) . 
Case Number : SA.59898 (2020/X)  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022.  
The aid scheme was notified under the General Block Exemption Regulation from October  20th, 2020 
to June 30th, 2023, on December  1st, 2020.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Based on the Tyrolean Culture Promotion Act 2010, this aid scheme sets the terms and conditions 
of subsidies in the sector of fine arts and architecture.  
The purpose of the subsidy is to promote individual, various certain or general artistic activities, 
which are suitable to contribute to the achievements of the objectives of §  1 of the Tyrolean Culture 
Promotion Act 2010 . Subsidies can especially be granted for exhibitions and art projec ts in 
non-commercial galleries, for the furniture of ateliers, the production of publications, for art projects 
in public space, by the purchasing of artworks and by the allocation of scholarships or prizes.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
The aid  scheme was approved by the Tyrolean Regional Government and is administrated by the 
culture department of the Tyrolean regional administration.  
The aid scheme was notified to the European Commission under the General Block Exemption 
Regulation on December  1st, 2020 (SA.59898 2020/X).  
5. Form of the subsidy  
This subsidy is provided in form of direct grants.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Beneficiaries are natural persons and corporate entities, who act in the sectors of fine arts or 
architecture . The beneficiaries have to ply a regular business activity and accomplish the sponsored 
undertaking in proper form.  
7. Amount of the s ubsidy  
The annual amount budgeted for this aid scheme is limited to €  1.300  million . 
Subsidies per unit /per project granted under the General Block Exemption Regulation are limited to 
a 50% maximum of the eligible costs . This maximum amount can only be exceeded in particularly 
justified cases.  
In 2021 and 2022, no state aid was paid out under the General Block Exemption Regulation.  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
The aid scheme has been valid indefinitely since October  20th, 2020.  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.1  
 
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  9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
No statistical data available.  
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  146  COVID -19: SUPPORT MEASURES BY THE STATES (LÄNDER) OF CARINTHIA, UPPER 
AUSTRIA, STYRIA, TYROL AND VIENNA UNDER THE TEMPORARY FRAMEWORK FOR STATE 
AID MEASURES TO SUPPORT THE ECONOMY IN THE CURRENT COVID -19 OUTBREAK  
(SA.60290 (2020/N) ) 
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Title of the subsidy programme : COVID -19: Support Measures by the States (Länder) of Carinthia, 
Upper Austria, Styria, Tyrol and Vienna under the Temporary Framework for State aid measures to 
support the economy in the current COVID -19 outbreak . 
Case Number : SA.60290 (2020/N)  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022.  
Aid schemes from several Austrian federal states were notified together under the Temporary 
Framework For State Aid Measures To Support The Economy In The Current COVID -19 Outbreak 
under the same related case n umbers SA.57148, SA.58385, SA.60290, SA.63692 . The notification 
of the aid scheme of Tyrol is valid for the period from March  19th, 2020 to December  31st, 2021 . 
The state aid case SA.60290 was notified on December  15th, 2020 and covers the period from 
January 12th, 2021 to June 30th, 2021 . The aid scheme replaced the previous case SA.58385 and 
was in turn replaced by the state aid case SA.63692.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
COVID -19 has significantly affected the real economy (also) in Aus tria. Due to the shutdown as of 
March  16th, 2020, undertakings in many sectors of the Austrian economy, such as the tourism and 
leisure industry, gastronomy and trade had to face losses of revenues causing shortages and lack 
of liquidity.  
The subsidy progr amme is part of an overall package of measures and aims to ensure that sufficient 
liquidity remains available in the market and to counter the liquidity shortage faced by undertakings 
because of the outbreak . Further, it aims to ensure that the disruptions  caused by the outbreak do 
not undermine the viability of the undertakings, to avoid numerous insolvencies and thereby to 
preserve the continuity of economic activity during and after the outbreak.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Within the subsidy programme, the Tyrolean Regional Government approved three aid schemes:  
1.) Scheme for follow -up support to "Corona Virus Measurement package " of ÖHT  
2.) Scheme for follow -up support to "aws guarantee directive " of "Austria 
Wirtschaftsservice GmbH " (AWS)  
3.) Scheme to support home office work places  
The economic department of the Tyrolean regional administration administrates the aid schemes.  
These aid schemes and others from several Austrian federal states were jointly notified to the 
European Comm ission on April 24th, 2020 under the same case numbers (SA.57148, SA.58385, 
SA.60290, SA.63692) under the Temporary Framework for State Aid Measures to Support the 
Economy in the Current COVID -19 Outbreak.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
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  6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Beneficiaries are microenterprises, small and medium -sized enterprises . Due to the amendment of 
the Temporary Framework COVID -19 also microenterprises and small -sized enterprises in difficulty 
may be beneficiaries.  
7. Amount of the subsidy  
Scheme for follow -up support to "Corona Virus Measurement package " of ÖHT:  
The interest rate subsidy is limited to a maximum rate of 1.5 %, a maximum credit amount of 
€ 0.5 million  and a maximum credit period of three years.  
In 2021, a total amount of € 0.4004  million  was paid out under the Temporary Framework 
COVID -19. 
In 2022, a total amount of € 0.0036  million  was paid out under the Temporary Framework 
COVID -19. 
Scheme fo r follow -up support to "aws guarantee directive " of "Austria Wirtschaftsservice GmbH " 
(AWS):  
The interest rate subsidy is limited to a maximum rate of 1.5 %, a maximum credit amount of 
€ 2.5 million  and a maximum credit period of five years.  
In 2021, a total amount of € 0.9847  million  was paid out under the Temporary Framework 
COVID -19. 
In 2022, a total amount of € 0.0017  million  was paid out under the Temporary Framework 
COVID -19. 
Scheme to support home office work places:  
The direct grant is limited to a maximum of 30 % - 50% of the eligible costs . The eligible costs must 
be at least €  500,-- and are limited to €  5,000, --. 
In 2021 and 2022, no state aid was paid out under the Temporary Framework COVI D-19. 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
The subsidy programme of Tyrol has a duration from March  11th, 2020 to December  31th, 2021 . 
The state aid case SA.60290 was notified on December  15th, 2020 and covers the period from 
January  12th, 2021 to June 30th, 2021 . The state aid case SA.60290 replaced the previous case 
SA.58385 and was in turn replaced by state aid case SA.63692.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
No statistical data available.  
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  147  TYROLEAN ECONOMIC PROMOTION PROG RAMME - IMPULSE PACKAGE  (SA.61845 ) 
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Title of the subsidy programme : Impulspaket Tirol (engl : Tyrolean economic promotion 
programme - impulse package) . 
Case Number : SA.61845 (2020/X)  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022.  
The subsidy programme has a duration from July 1st, 2014 to June 30th, 2022 . The aid scheme 
SA.61845 was notified to the European Commission under the General Block Exemption Regulation 
from January  1st, 2021 to June 30th, 2022, on February  8th, 2021 . It replaced the previous aid 
scheme SA.58346 and was in turn replaced by the aid scheme SA.101757.  
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 innovations or process innovations.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
The aid scheme was  approved by the Tyrolean Regional Government and is administrated by the 
economic department of the Tyrolean regional administration.  
The aid scheme SA.61845 was notified to the European Commission under the General Block 
Exemption Regulation on February  8th, 2021 . It replaced the previous aid scheme SA.58346.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
This subsidy is granted in form of direct grants.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Beneficiaries of the subsidy are SMEs on the one hand . These SMEs can be trading companie s or - in 
some special cases - other companies working in telecommunication -, broadcast - or 
architecture -business . On the other hand, also large enterprises can be beneficiaries – either within 
the context of de minimis aid or in regions eligible for regio nal aid . Subsidy is provided through an 
application mechanism with a predetermined amount per project.  
7. Amount of the subsidy  
In accordance with the notification of the aid scheme under the General Block Exemption Regulation, 
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 eligi ble 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.  
According to the subsidy programme, the subsidy consists of an investment grant of 5 % of the 
eligible costs (in regions eligible for regional aid 7.5 % of the eligible costs can be granted), an 
environmental bonus and/or a bonus for gender -sensitive measures . Moreover, within the context 
of a support package for the economy in Tyrol, a bonus of 5 % can be given due to the impacts of 
the coronavirus pandemic.  
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  In 2021, a total amount of € 0.7585  million  was paid out under the General Block Exemption 
Regulation.  
In 2022, a total amount of € 2.7806  million  was paid out under the General Block Exemption 
Regulation.  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
The subsidy programme is valid from January  1st, 2021 to June 30th, 2022 . The aid scheme 
SA.61845 was notified to the European Commission un der the General Block Exemption Regulation 
on February  8th, 2021 . It replaced the previous aid scheme SA.58346.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
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  148  TYROLEAN SMALL -SIZED ENTERPRISE SU BSIDY PROGRAMME  (SA.61846 ) 
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Title of the subsidy programme : Tiroler Kleinunternehmensförderung (engl : Tyrolean small -sized 
enterprise subsidy programme) . 
Case Number : SA.61846  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022.  
The subsidy programme has a duration from July 1st, 2014 to June 30th, 2022 . The aid scheme was 
notified under the General Block Exemption Regulation from January  1st, 2021 to July 30th, 2022 on 
February  8th, 2021 . It replaced the previous aid s cheme SA.58347 and was in turn replaced by aid 
scheme SA.101767.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The Tyrolean Regional Government supports the strengthening of the economic productivity and 
competitiveness of small -sized enterprises in Tyrol . Significant improvements of the corporate 
structure and/or improvements of the offer in the sector of the small structured Tyrolean economy 
shall be achieved by investment projects.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
The aid scheme was approved by the Tyrolean Regional Government and is administrated by the 
economic department of the Tyrolean regional administration.  
The aid scheme was notified under the General Block Exemption Regulation from January  1st, 2021 
to July 30th, 2022 on February  8th, 2021. It replaced the previous aid scheme SA.58347 and was in 
turn replaced by aid scheme SA.101767.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
This subsidy is provided in form of direct grants.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Beneficiaries are small -sized enterprises in t he commercial sector according to the current EU 
definition.  
7. Amount of the s ubsidy  
According to the subsidy programme, the subsidy consists of an investment grant of 5 % of the 
eligible costs (in regions eligible for regional aid 7.5 % of the eligible costs can be granted), and a 
bonus for gender -sensitive measures . Moreover, within the context of a support package for the 
economy in Tyrol, a bonus of 5 % can be granted due to the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic.  
The eligible costs must be at least €  0.1 million  and are limited to €  0.5 million . 
In 2021, no state aid was paid out under the General Block Exemption Regulation.  
In 2022, a total amount of € 0.1 million  was paid out under the General Block Exemption Regulation.  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
The subsidy programme has a duration from July 1st, 2014 to June 30th, 2022 . The aid scheme was 
notified under the General Block Exemption Regulation from January 1st, 2021 to July 30th, 2022 on 
February  8th, 2021 . It replaced the previous aid scheme SA.58347 and was in turn replaced by aid 
scheme SA.101767.  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.1  
 
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  9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
No statistical data availab le. 
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  149  TYROLEAN PROMOTION OF LOCAL HEATING SUPPLY BASED ON RENEWABLE ENERGY 
SOURCES AND ON THE BASIS OF INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL WASTE HEAT 
PROCESSES, PROLONGATION  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
The subsidy programme is titled  'Tiroler Förderung der Nahwärmeversorgung auf Basis erneuerbarer 
Energieträger und auf Basis industrieller und gewerblicher Abwärmeprozesse, Verlängerung' , which 
can be translated to 'Tyrolean promotion of local heating supply based on renewable energy sour ces 
and on the basis of industrial and commercial waste heat processes, prolongation ' in English.  
Case Number : SA.61848  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022.  
The subsidy programme has a duration from July 1st, 2014 to June 30th, 2022 . The aid scheme was 
notified under the General Block Exemption Regulation from January  1st, 2021 to June 30th, 2022 on 
February  8th, 2021 . It replaced the previous aid scheme SA.43281 and was in turn replaced by 
SA.101758.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The Tyrolean Regional Government supports the use of renewable energy by promoting construction 
or renovation of biomass local heating systems . The aid scheme is a top -up aid to the aid scheme 
of the federal government "Umweltförderung im Inlan d" administered by the Kommunalkredit Public 
Consulting GmbH.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
The aid scheme was approved by the Tyrolean Regional Government and is administrated by the 
economic department of the Tyrolean regional administration . It is a top -up aid to the aid scheme 
of the federal government "Umweltförderung im Inland " administered by the Kommunalkredit Public 
Consulting GmbH.  
The aid scheme was notified to the European Commission under the General Block Exemption 
Regulation on February  8th, 2021 (SA.61848 (2015/X)).  
5. Form of the subsidy  
This subsidy is provided in form of direct grants.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Beneficiaries are all companies, other entrepreneurial organizations as well as associations and 
confessiona l organizations . The subsidy is provided through an application mechanism with a 
predetermined amount per project.  
7. Amount of the s ubsidy  
Subsidy per unit /per project is granted to the extent of 30 % of the eligible costs.  
In 2021, no state aid was paid out under the General Block Exemption Regulation.  
In 2022, a total amount of € 0.0021  million  was paid out under the General Block Exemption 
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  8. Duration of the subsidy  
Period of validity of the subsidy programme is from July 1st, 2014 to June 30th, 2022. The aid scheme 
was notified under the General Block Exemption Regulation from January  1st, 2021 to 
June 30th, 2022 on February  8th, 2021 . It replaced the previous aid scheme SA.43281 and was in 
turn replaced by SA.101758.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
No statistical data available.  
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  150  TYROL, IMPROVEMENT OF INFRASTRUCTURE OFFERS IN SMALLEST, SMALL AND 
MEDIUM -SIZED SKIING AREAS; PROLONGATION  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
The subsidy programme is titled 'Tirol, Verbesserung von Infrastrukturangeboten in kleinsten, 
kleinen und mittelgroßen Schigebieten ; Verlängerun g', which can be translated to 'Tyrol, 
improvement of infrastructure offers in smallest, small and medium -sized skiing areas ; prolongation ' 
in English.  
Case Number : SA.61851  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022.  
The subsidy programme has a duration from July 1st, 2014 to June 30th, 2022 . The aid scheme was 
notified under the General Block Exemption Regulatio n from January  1st, 2021 to June 30th, 2022, 
on February  8th, 2021 . It replaced the previous aid scheme SA.39454 and was in turn replaced by 
SA.101765.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The Tyrolean Regional Government supports the improvement s of middle -sized, small and smallest 
skiing areas, in the context of communal and regional progress . Furthermore the aid scheme should 
ensure and improve the access of the population and the youth to the ski sport in general and should 
strengthen the scho ol and club sports.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
The aid scheme was approved by the Tyrolean Regional Government and is administrated by the 
economic department of the Tyrolean regional administration.  
The aid scheme was notified to the European Commission under the General Block Exemption 
Regulation on February  8th, 2021 (SA.61851).  
5. Form of the subsidy  
This subsidy is granted in form of direct grants.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
The subsidy is provided to communities, associations of communities, tourism associations, 
associations and SMEs through an application mechanism with a predetermined amount per project.  
7. Amount of the s ubsidy  
Subsidy granted under the General Block Exemption Regulatio n is limited per unit /per project to a 
20% maximum of the eligible  costs for small enterprises and 10 % maximum of the eligible costs for 
medium -sized enterprises.  
The eligible costs must be at least €  0.02 million  and are limited to €  2.5 million . 
In 2021,  no state aid was paid out under the General Block Exemption Regulation.  
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  8. Duration of the subsidy  
Period of validity of the aid scheme is from July 1st, 2014 t o June 30th, 2022 . The aid scheme was 
notified under the General Block Exemption Regulation from January  1st, 2021 to June 30th, 2022 . 
It replaced the previous aid scheme SA.39454 and was in turn replaced by SA.101765.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assess ment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
No statistical data available.  
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  151  TYROLEAN PROMOTION OF ENERGY -SAVING MEASURES AND RENEWABLE ENERGY 
SOURCES  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
The subsidy programme is titled‚  Tiroler Förderung von Energiesparmaßnahmen und von 
erneuerbaren Energieträgern ; Verlängerung' . This translates to 'Tyrolean promotion of 
energy -saving measures and renewable energy sources ; prolongation ' in English.  
Case Number : SA.61852  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022.  
The subsidy programme has a duration from January  1st, 2016 to June 30th, 2022 . The aid scheme 
was notified under the General Block Exemption Regulation from January  1st, 2021 to 
June 30th, 2022. It replaced the previous aid scheme SA.44096 and was i n turn replaced by the aid 
scheme SA.101768.  
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 significan t contribution 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  
The aid scheme was approved by the Tyrol ean Regional Government and is administrated by the 
economic department of the Tyrolean regional administration . This subsidy of the State of Tyrol is a 
top-up aid to the environmental subsidy programme of the federal government.  
The aid scheme was notifie d to the European Commission under the General Block Exemption 
Regulation on February  8th, 2021 (SA.61852).  
5. Form of the subsidy  
This subsidy is granted in form of direct grants.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Beneficiaries are SMEs . The subsidy is  provided through an application mechanism with a 
predetermined amount per project.  
7. Amount of the s ubsidy  
This programme is an additional subsidy to the environmental subsidy programme of the federal 
government . Subsidy per unit /per project is granted to the extent of 30 % of the federal funding, 
including any state aid given by the EU.  
In 2021, a total amount of €  0.0909  million  was paid out under the General Block Exemption 
Regulation.  
In 2022, a total amount of €  0.1634  million  was paid out un der the General Block Exemption 
Regulation.  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
Period of validity of the subsidy programme is from January  1st, 2016 to June 30th, 2022 . The aid 
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  June 30th, 2022 . It replaced the previous aid scheme SA.44096 and was in turn replaced by the aid 
scheme SA.101768.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
No statistical data available.  
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  152  TYROLEAN DIGITIZATION SUBSIDY PROGRAMME, PROLONGATION  (SA.61853 ) 
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Title of the subsidy programme : Tiroler Digitalisierungsförderung (engl : Tyrolean digitization subsidy 
programme, prolongation ). 
Case Number : SA.61853  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022.  
The subsidy programme has a duration from February  1st, 2018 to December  31st, 2022 . The aid 
scheme SA.61853 was notified under the General Block Exemption Regulation from 
January  1st, 2021 to December  31st, 2022 . It replaced the previous aid scheme SA.58348 and was 
in turn replaced by the aid scheme SA.101766.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The Tyrolean Regional Government supports the continuous development of the Tyrolean corporate 
landscape, the exp loitation of the potential of the "digitalization challenge" and the increased 
cooperation of economic players.  
Digitization in the sense of digital transformation of production, service, work, as well as teaching 
and learning processes is of enormous sign ificance . In addition to the industrial and production 
sector, this promotion project also addresses other sectors such as tourism, transport, trade or 
services.  
The aim of the Tyrolean digitization aid scheme is to support Tyrolean companies in introducin g 
state-of-the-art digital technologies, including training measures for employees.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
The aid scheme was approved by the Tyrolean Regional Government and is administrated by the 
economic department of the Tyrolean reg ional administration.  
The aid scheme was notified to the European Commission under the General Block Exemption 
Regulation on February  8th, 2021 (SA.61853 (2020/X)).  
5. Form of the subsidy  
This subsidy is provided in form of direct grants.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Beneficiaries are commercial enterprises that have existed for at least five years at the time of 
application or whose takeover date is at least five years ago . Subsidy is also provided to commercial 
operators of tourist or recreational  relevant infrastructure facilities, in some cases other companies 
(telecommunications and broadcasting companies) and members of the chamber of architects and 
engineering consultants for Tyrol and Vorarlberg through an application mechanism with a 
predete rmined amount per project.  
7. Amount of the s ubsidy  
The annual amount budgeted for that subsidy programme is about € 3 Mio . The subsidy per unit /per 
project is limited to an amount  of € 0.15 million. S ubsidy per unit /per project is limited from 10 % 
to a maxim um of 50 % of eligible costs depending on the underlying module.  
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  In 2022, a total amount of €  0.1399  million  was paid out under the General Block Exemption 
Regulation.  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
Period of validity of the subsidy programme is from February  1st, 2018 to December  31st, 2022 . 
The aid scheme SA.61853 was notified under the General Block Exemption Regula tion from 
January  1st, 2021 to December  31st, 2022 . It replaced the previous aid scheme SA.58348.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
No statistical data available.   G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.1  
 
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  153  TYROLEAN SPECIAL SUBSIDY PROGRAMME FOR THE REGION NATURA 2000 ISEL, 
PROLONGATION  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Title of the subsidy programme : Tiroler Sonderförderungsprogramm für die Natura 2000 Region Isel, 
Verlängerung (engl : Tyrolean special subsidy p rogramme for the region Natura 2000 Isel, 
prolongation) . 
Case Number : SA.61854  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022.  
The subsidy programme has a duration from July 1st, 2016 to June 30th, 2026 . The aid scheme was 
notified under the General Block Ex emption Regulation from January  1st, 2021 to June 30th, 2024 . 
It replaced the previous aid scheme SA.49327.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The purpose of the subsidy programme is to support the economic development of the (nature park) 
region Natura 2000 Isel . The subsidy programme should stimulate sustainable regional development 
by supporting tourism, competitiveness of enterprises, projects to increase innovation and projects 
in order to counteract predicted population decline.  
4. Background  and authority for the subsidy  
The aid scheme was approved by the Tyrolean Regional Government and is administrated by the 
economic department of the Tyrolean regional administration.  
The aid scheme was notified to the European Commission under the General  Block Exemption 
Regulation on February  8th, 2021 (SA.61854) . The aid scheme SA.61854 replaced the previous aid 
scheme SA.49327.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
This subsidy is provided in form of direct grants, interest rate subsidies, loans and repayable 
advances.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
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. Amount of t he subsidy  
The annual amount budgeted for this promotion programme is about €  1 million. T he 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 2021, no state aid was paid out under the General Block Exemption Regulation.  
In 2022, a total amount of € 0.1732  million  was paid out under the General Block Exemption 
Regulation.  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.1  
 
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  8. Duration of the subsidy  
The subsidy programme is valid from July 1st, 2016 to June 30th, 2026 . The aid scheme SA.61854 
replaced the previous aid scheme SA.49327.  
9. Statistical data permitting an ass essment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
No statistical data available.  
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  154  TYROLEAN SPECIAL SUBSIDY PROGRAMME FOR PLANNING ASSOCIATION 9 
"OBERES UND OBERSTES GERICHT"; PROLONGATION  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Tiroler Sonderförderungsprogramm für den P lanungsverband 9 "Oberes und Oberstes Gericht" ; 
Verlängerung ' (engl: Tyrolean Special Subsidy Programme for Planning Association 9 "Oberes und 
Oberstes Gericht "; prolongation '). 
Case Number : SA.61864  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022.  
The subsid y programme has a duration from January  1st, 2015 to December  31st, 2024 . The aid 
scheme SA.61864 was notified to the European Commission under the General Block Exemption 
Regulation from January  1st, 2021 to June 30th, 2024, on February  9th, 2021 . It repl aced the 
previous aid scheme SA.49325 and was in turn replaced by SA.64675.  
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 subsidy programme should stimulate 
sustainable regional development by supporting 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  
The aid scheme was approved by the Tyrolean Regional Government and is administrated by the 
economic department of the Tyrolean regional administration.  
The aid scheme was notified to the European Commission und er the General Block Exemption 
Regulation on February  9th, 2021 (SA.61864).  
5. Form of the subsidy  
The subsidy is granted in form of direct grants, interest rate subsidies, loans and repayable 
advances.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Depending on the  measure, beneficiaries are individuals, companies, cooperatives, associations and 
communities . The subsidy is provided through an application mechanism with a predetermined 
amount per project.  
7. Amount of the s ubsidy  
The annual amount budgeted for this promotion programme is about €  1 million. T he subsidy per 
unit/per project depends on the measure and beneficiary . Subsidies granted under the General Block 
Exemption Regulation are limited to a maximum of 10 % to 20% of the eligible costs.  
In 2021, a total amount of €  0.150  million  was paid out under the General Block Exemption 
Regulation.  
In 2022, a total amount of €  0.1314  million  was paid out under the General Block Exemption 
Regulation.  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.1  
 
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  8. Duration of the subsidy  
The programme is valid from January  1st, 2015 to December  31st, 2024 . The notification of the aid 
scheme SA.61864 under the General Block Exemption Regulation is valid from January  1st, 2021 to 
June 30th, 2024 . It replaced the previous aid scheme SA.49325 and  was in turn replaced by 
SA.64675.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
No statistical data available.   G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.1  
 
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  155  TYROLEAN SPECIAL SUBSIDY PROGRAMME LECHTAL -REUTTE  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
The subsidy programme is named  Tiroler Sonderförderungsprogramm Lechtal -Reutte, which 
translates to 'Tyrolean Special Subsidy Programme Lechtal -Reutte, prolongation' in English.  
Case Number : SA.61866  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022.  
The subsidy programme has a duration fro m August  15th, 2014 to June 30th, 2025 . The aid scheme 
SA.61866 was notified under the General Block Exemption Regulation from January  1st, 2021 to 
June 30th, 2024 . It replaced the previous aid scheme SA.43280.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsid y 
The Tyrolean Regional Government supports the economic development of the (nature park) region 
Lechtal -Reutte . The subsidy programme should stimulate sustainable regional development by 
supporting tourism, competitiveness of enterprises, projects to incr ease innovation, environmental 
projects and projects in order to counteract predicted population decline.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
The aid scheme was approved by the Tyrolean Regional Government and is administrated by the 
economic departme nt of the Tyrolean regional administration.  
The aid scheme was notified to the European Commission under the General Block Exemption 
Regulation on February  9th, 2021 (SA.61866).  
5. Form of the subsidy  
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  
Depending on the measure, beneficiaries are individuals, companies, cooperatives, associations and 
communities . The subsidy is provided through an application mechanism with a predetermined 
amount per project.  
7. Amount of the s ubsidy  
The annual amount  budgeted for this programme is about €  0.7 million. T he 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 2021, a total amount of € 0.0211  million  was paid out under the General Block Exemption 
Regulation.  
In 2022, no state aid was paid out under the General Block Exemption Regulation.  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
Period of validi ty of the subsidy programme is from August  15th, 2014 to June 30th, 2025 . The 
notification of the aid scheme SA.61866 under the General Block Exemption Regulation is valid from 
January  1st, 2021 to June 30th, 2024 . The aid scheme SA.61866 replaced the prev ious aid scheme 
SA.43280.  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.1  
 
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  9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
No statistical data available.   G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.1  
 
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  156  TYROLEAN SPECIAL SUBSIDY PROGRAMME FOR PLANNING ASSOCIATION 12 
"PITZTAL", PROLONGATION  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Title of the subsidy programme : Tiroler Sonderförderungsprogramm für den Planungsverband 12 
"Pitztal ", Verlängerung (engl : Tyrolean special subsidy programme for planning association 12 
"Pitztal", prolongation) . 
Case Number : SA.61872  
2. Period covered by the no tification  
2021-2022.  
The subsidy programme has a duration from January  1st, 2018 to December  31st, 2027 . The aid 
scheme was notified under the General Block Exemption Regulation from January  1st, 2021 to 
June 30th, 2024 . It replaced the previous aid schem e SA.50460.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The Tyrolean Regional Government supports the economic development of the region "Pitztal ". The 
subsidy programme should stimulate sustainable regional development by promoting sustainable 
economic  development, strengthening the financial power of the municipalities, preventing/reducing 
migration from the region and creating investment incentives in areas of strength and future . In the 
long term, the competitiveness of the Pitztal  should be secured/increased and the employment 
situation improved - especially for women.  
4. Background and authority for the  
The aid scheme was approved by the Tyrolean Regional Government and is administrated by the 
economic department of the Tyrolean reg ional administration.  
The aid scheme was notified to the European Commission under the General Block Exemption 
Regulation on February  9th, 2021 (SA.61872).  
5. Form of the subsidy  
This subsidy is provided in form of direct grants, interest rate subsidies, loan s and repayable 
advances.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Depending on the measure, beneficiaries are individuals, companies, cooperatives, associations and 
communities . The subsidy is provided through an application mechanism with a predetermined 
amount per project.  
7. Amount of the s ubsidy  
The annual amount budgeted for this programme is about €  1 million. T he subsidy per unit /per 
project depends on the measure and beneficiary . Subsidies granted under the General Block 
Exemption Regulation are limited to a maximum of 10 % to 20% of the eligible costs.  
In 2021, no state aid was paid out under the General Block Exemption Regulation.  
In 2022, a total amount of € 0.1579  million  was paid out under the General Block Exemption 
Regulation.  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.1  
 
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  8. Duration of th e subsidy  
Period of validity of the subsidy programme is from January  1st, 2018 to December  31st, 2027 . The 
aid scheme was notified under the General Block Exemption Regulation from January  1st, 2021 to 
June 30th, 2024 . It replaced the previous aid scheme SA.50460.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
No statistical data available.   G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.1  
 
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  157  TYROLEAN GUIDELINE FOR THE SUBSIDY OF CULTURE – FOLK CULTURE  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
The subsidy programme is titled Tiroler Rich tlinie zur Förderung der Kultur – Volkskultur, which 
translates to 'Tyrolean Guideline for the Subsidy of Culture –folk culture ' in English.  
Case Number : SA.62322 (2021/X)  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022.  
The aid scheme has a duration from Feb ruary the 2nd, 2021 to an indefinite duration . The aid 
scheme was notified under the General Block Exemption Regulation from February the 2nd, 2021 to 
June 30th, 2024, on March  12th, 2021.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The purpose of the subsidy is to support and promote activities related to "Volkskultur" (folk culture) . 
The specific goals include the preservation and development of regional traditions and ways of life, 
the maintenance of cultural practices with historical continuity,  the preservation of the diversity of 
folk cultural expressions, and the promotion of traditional and contemporary cultural forms.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
This directive establishes the requirements and conditions for granting funding in t he field of "Folk 
Culture" based on the Tyrolean Cultural Promotion Act 2010, LGBl . No. 31/2010.  
The aid scheme was approved by the Tyrolean Regional Government and is administrated by the 
culture department of the Tyrolean regional administration . It was notified under the General Block 
Exemption Regulation on March  12th, 2021 (SA.62322 (2021/X)) . 
5. Form of the subsidy  
This subsidy is provided in form of direct grants and prices.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
The subsidy is provided to individuals and legal entities engaged in "Volkskultur" activities . The 
subsidy is provided through an application mechanism which depen ds on eligibility and the funding 
needs.  
7. Amount of the s ubsidy  
Subsidy per unit /per project is limited to a 30 % maximum of the eligible costs.  
In 2021 and 2022, no state aid was paid out under the General Block Exemption Regulation.  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
The aid scheme has a duration from February  2nd, 2021 to an indefinite duration . According to the 
General Block Exempti on Regulation the notification is valid until June 30th, 2024.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
No statistical data available.   G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.1  
 
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  158  TYROLEAN GUIDELINE FOR THE SUBSIDY OF CULTURE – MUSIC  
1. Title of the subsidy programm e 
The subsidy programme is titled Tiroler Richtlinie zur Förderung der Kultur – Musik, which translates 
to 'Tyrolean Guideline for the Subsidy of Culture –music ' in English.  
Case Number : SA.62323 (2021/X)  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022.  
The a id scheme has a duration from February the 2nd, 2021 to an indefinite duration . The aid 
scheme was notified under the General Block Exemption Regulation from February the 2nd, 2021 to 
June 30th, 2024, on March  12th, 2021.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
To qualify for funding, projects or activities must contribute to the objectives of the Tyrolean Cultural 
Promotion Act 2010 . Funding priorities include preserving musical diversity, fostering new musical 
expressions, supporting emer ging talent, and promoting professional music dissemination . For brass 
bands and choral societies, additional goals include preserving regional traditions and promoting 
musical engagement . Evaluation criteria for funding eligibility include artistic expres sion, potential, 
and sustainability . Funding can support various musical endeavors, including concerts, recordings, 
education, scholarships, and awards.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
This directive sets out the requirements and conditions under which funding is granted in the field 
of "Music" based on the Tyrolean Cultural Promotion Act 2010, LGBl . No. 31/2010.  
The aid scheme was approved by the Tyrolean Regional Government and is administrated by the 
cultural department of the Tyrolean regional administration . It was notified under the General Block 
Exemption Regulation on March  12th, 2021 (SA.62323 (2021/X)) . 
5. Form of the subsidy  
This subsidy is provided in form of  
(a) grants ; 
(b) scholarships ; 
(c) prices.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Funding recipients can be individuals or organizations involved in the specified field . Institutions 
focused on music presentation or education may receive funding, excluding certain music schools 
and support associations . Funding is granted based  on evidence of proper business operations and 
the potential for successful project execution . Legal entities must meet these requirements through 
their governing bodies.  
The subsidy is provided through an application mechanism which depen ds on eligibility  and the 
funding needs.  
7. Amount of the s ubsidy  
Subsidy per unit /per project is limited to a 30 % maximum of the eligible costs.  
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  8. Duration of the subsidy  
The aid scheme has a duration from February  2nd, 2021 to an indefinite duration . According to the 
General Block Exemption Regulation the notification is valid until June 30th, 2024.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subs idy 
No statistical data available.   G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.1  
 
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  159  TYROLEAN GUIDELINE FOR THE SUBSIDY OF CULTURE  - MUSEUMS  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
The subsidy programme is titled 'Tiroler Richtlinie zur Förderung der Kultur – Museen,' which 
translates to 'Tyrolean Guideline for t he Subsidy of Culture – museums' in English.  
Case Number : SA.62324 (2021/X)  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022. 
The subsidy programme has a duration from February  16th, 2021 to an indefinite duration . The aid 
scheme was notified under the General  Block Exemption Regulation from February  16th, 2021 to 
June 30th, 2024, on March  12th, 2021.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Priority areas for funding include preserving cultural heritage, enhancing museum quality, facilitating 
access and engagement, promoting professional dissemination, and supporting staff qualifications . 
Evaluation factors for funding eligibility include project uniqueness, thematic relevance, and 
innovative approaches.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
This directive establishes the requirements and conditions for granting funding in the field of 
"Museums" based on the Tyrolean Cultural Promotion Act 2010, LGBl . No. 31/2010.  
The aid scheme was approved by the Tyrolean Regional Government and is administrated by the 
culture department of the Tyrolean regional administration . It was notified under the General Block 
Exemption Regulation on March  12th, 2021 (SA.62324 (2021/X)) . 
5. Form of the subsidy  
This subsidy is provided in form of direct grants, pr ofessional advice from the museum service center 
in the culture department, information and training offers and prices.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Beneficiaries are individuals and companies, who/which are active in the area of culture . The su bsidy 
is provided through an application mechanism which depen ds on eligibility and the funding needs.  
7. Amount of the s ubsidy  
Subsidy per unit /per project is limited to a 50 % maximum of the eligible costs.  
In 2021 and 2022, no state aid was paid out under t he General Block Exemption Regulation.  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
The subsidy programme has a duration from February  16th, 2021 to an indefinite duration . According 
to the General Block Exemption Regulation the notification is valid until June 30th, 2024.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
No statistical data available.  
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  160  TYROLEAN GUIDELINE FOR THE SUBSIDY OF CULTURE – CULTURAL INITIATIVES  
(SA.62330 ) 
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
The subsidy programme is titled 'Tiro ler Richtlinie zur Förderung der Kultur – Kulturinitiativen,' which 
translates to 'Tyrolean Guideline for the Subsidy of Culture – Cultural Initiatives' in English.  
Case Number : SA.62330  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022.  
The aid scheme was notified under the General Block Exemption Regulation from January  1st, 2021 
to December  12th, 2021, on March  15th, 2021 . It replaced the previous aid scheme SA.47219 and 
was in turn replaced by aid scheme SA.101038.  
3. Policy objective and /or purpose of the subsidy  
The purpose of the subsidy is to support 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 cultu ral expressions, promotion of interdisciplinary and 
innovative cultural work or the promotion of young artistic talents.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
This directive sets out the requirements and conditions under which funding is granted in the field 
of "Cultural Initiatives" based on the Tyrolean Cultural Promotion Act 2010, LGBl . No. 31/2010.  
The aid scheme was approved by the Tyrolean Regional Governm ent and is administrated by the 
culture department of the Tyrolean regional administration.  
The aid scheme was notified to the European Commission under the General Block Exemption 
Regulon on March  15th, 2021 (SA.62330).  
5. Form of the subsidy  
This subsidy is  provided in form of direct grants.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
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. Amount of the s ubsidy  
The annual amount budge ted for this subsidy programme is about €  0.5 million . 
Subsidy per unit /per project  is limited to a 50 % maximum of the eligible costs.  
In 2019 and 2020, no state aid was paid out under the G eneral Block Exemption Regulation.  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
The aid scheme was notified under the General Block Exemption Regulation from January  1st, 2021 
to December  12th, 2021 . It replaced the previous aid scheme SA.47219 and was in turn replaced 
by aid scheme SA.101038.  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.1  
 
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  9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
No statistical data available.  
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  161  TYROLEAN GUIDELINE FOR THE SUBSIDY OF CULTURE – PERFORMING ARTS  
(SA.62331 ) 
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Title of the subsidy programme : Tiroler Richtlinie zur Förderung der Kultur – Darstellende Kunst 
(engl: Tyrolean guideline for the subsidy of culture – performing arts '). 
Case Number : SA.62331  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022.  
The aid scheme was notified un der the General Block Exemption Regulation from January  1st, 2021 
to December  12th, 2021, on March  15th, 2021 . It replaced the previous aid scheme SA.47220 and 
was in turn replaced by the aid scheme SA.100603.  
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 bes t possible coverage or the 
promotion of young artistic talents.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
This directive sets out the requirements and conditions under which funding is granted in the field 
of "performing arts" based on the Tyrolean Cultural  Promotion Act 2010, LGBl . No. 31/2010.  
The aid scheme was approved by the Tyrolean  Regional Government and is administrated by the 
culture department of the Tyrolean regional administration.  
The aid scheme was notified to the European Commission under the  General Block Exemption 
Regulon on March  15th, 2021 (SA.62331).  
5. Form of the subsidy  
This subsidy is granted in form of direct grants.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
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. Amount of the s ubsidy  
The annual amount budgeted for this subsidy programme is about €  0.5 million . 
Subsidy per unit /per project is limited  to a 30 % maximum of the eligible costs.  
In 2021 and 2022, no state aid was paid out under the General Block Exemption Regulation.  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
The aid scheme was notified under the General Block Exemption Regulation from January  1st, 2021 
to December  12th, 2021 . It replaced the previous aid scheme SA.47220 and was in turn replaced 
by the aid scheme SA.100603.  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.1  
 
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  9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
No statistical data available.  
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  162  TYROLEAN GUIDELINE F OR THE SUBSIDY OF CULTURE – ADULT EDUCATION  
(SA.62337 ) 
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Title of the subsidy programme : Tiroler Richtlinie zur Förderung der Kultur – Erwachsenenbildung 
(engl: Tyrolean guideline for the subsidy of culture – adult education '). 
Case Number : SA.62337  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022.  
The aid scheme was notified under the General Block Exemption Regulation from January  1st, 2021 
to November  20th, 2022, on March  15th, 2021 . It replaced the previous aid scheme SA.49936.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
This aid scheme sets the terms and conditions of adult education, which is based on the Tyrolean 
Culture Promotion Act 2010 . Adult education within the meaning of this subsidy programme is an 
essenti al part of lifelong learning and covers all general, political and cultural teaching and learning 
processes that primarily serve the development of the personality (general adult education).  
The purpose of the subsidy is to support activities, which are su itable to contribute to the 
achievements of the objectives of § 1 of the Tyrolean Culture Promotion Act 2010, such as general 
and same access to adult education or comprehensive offer of adult education like a primary care.  
4. Background and authority for the  subsidy  
This directive sets out the requirements and conditions under which funding is granted in the field 
of "adult education" based on the Tyrolean Cultural Promotion Act 2010, LGBl . No. 31/2010.  
The aid scheme was approved by the Tyrolean Regional Gov ernment and is administrated by the 
culture department of the Tyrolean regional administration.  
The aid scheme was notified to the European Commission under the General Block Exemption 
Regulon on March  15th, 2021 (SA.62337).  
5. Form of the subsidy  
This subsid y is provided in form of direct grants.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Beneficiaries are legal entities with a statutory seat in Tyrol or a corresponding offer in Tyrol, whose 
core task is general adult education . These legal entities have to purs ue charitable purposes, must 
not be geared towards making a profit and have to comply with the applicable social and employment 
regulations.  
7. Amount of the s ubsidy  
The annual amount budgeted for this subsidy  programme is about €  0.5 million . 
Subsidies per u nit/per project granted under the General Block Exemption Regulation are limited to 
a 30% maximum of the eligible costs.  
In 2021, no state aid was paid out under the General Block Exemption Regulation.  
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  8. Duration of the subsidy  
The aid scheme was notified under the General Block Exemption Regulation from January  1st, 2021 
to November  20th, 2022 . It replaced the previous aid scheme SA.49936.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessme nt of the trade effects of the subsidy  
No statistical data available.  
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  163  TYROLEAN GUIDELINE FOR THE SUBSIDY OF CULTURE – LIBRARIANSHIP  
(SA.62338 ) 
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Title of the subsidy programme : Tiroler Richtlinie zur Förderung  der Kultur – Bibliothekswesen (engl : 
Tyrolean guideline for the subsidy of culture – librarianship) . 
Case Number : SA.62338  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022.  
The aid scheme was notified under the General Block Exemption Regulation from January  1st, 2021 
to November  21st, 2022, on March  15th, 2021 . It replaced the previous aid scheme SA.49937.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
This aid scheme sets the terms  and conditions of librarianship, which is based on the Tyrolean 
Culture Promo tion Act 2010.  
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 general 
access to and participation in public library serv ices, preservation and quality development of a 
comprehensive offer of public libraries in Tyrol, quality intensification of the media offered by public 
libraries or the sustainable dissemination of literature using library work.  
4. Background and authority f or the subsidy  
This directive sets out the requirements and conditions under which funding is granted in the field 
of "librarianship" based on the Tyrolean Cultural Promotion Act 2010, LGBl . No. 31/2010.  
The aid scheme was approved by the Tyrolean Regional  Government and is administrated by the 
culture department of the Tyrolean regional administration.  
The aid scheme was notified to the European Commission under the General Block Exemption 
Regul ation on March  15th, 2021 (SA.62338).  
5. Form of the subsidy  
This subsidy is provided in form of direct grants, interest rate subsidies, prizes and honors, as well 
as in form of expert advice and reading support from the Department of Reading Pedagogy Service 
of the Culture Department.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is pro vided  
Beneficiaries are public non -commercial libraries sponsored by municipalities, parishes or in a 
combined form, also in cooperation with school libraries or other legal entities and associations of 
persons operating in the subsidy programme.  
7. Amount of the s ubsidy  
The annual amount budgeted for this aid scheme is about €  0.125  million . 
Subsidies per unit /per project granted under the General Block Exemption Regulation are limited to 
a 50% maximum of the eligible costs.  
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  8. Duration of the subsidy  
The aid scheme was notified under the General Block Exemption Regulation from January  1st, 2021 
to November  21st, 2022, on March  15th, 2021 . It replaced the previous a id scheme SA.49937.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
No statistical data available.  
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  164  TYROLEAN GUIDELINE FOR THE SUBSIDY OF CULTURE – LITERATURE  (SA.62339 ) 
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Title of the subsidy programme : Tiroler Richtlinie zur Förderung der Kultur – Literatur (engl : Tyrolean 
guideline for the subsidy of culture – literature) . 
Case Number : SA.62339  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022.  
The aid scheme was notified under the General Block Exemption Regulation from January  1st, 2021 
to December  31st, 2023 . It replaced the previous aid scheme SA.51068.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Based on the Tyrolean Culture Promotion Act  2010, this aid scheme sets the terms and conditions 
of subsidies in the sector of literature . 
The purpose of the subsidy is to promote individual, various certain or general activities, which are 
suitable to contribute to the achievements of the objective s of §  1 of the Tyrolean Culture Promotion 
Act 2010 . Subsidies can especially be granted for general cultural activities, the implementation of 
literary programmes and events, purchasing of books, allocation of specific scholarships, redaction 
of literary works and the awarding of prizes.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
This directive sets out the requirements and conditions under which funding is granted in the field 
of "literature" based on the Tyrolean Cultural Promotion Act 2010, LGBl . No. 31/2010. 
The aid scheme was approved by the Tyrolean Regional Government and is administrated by the 
culture department of the Tyrolean regional administration.  
The aid scheme was notified to the European Commission under the General Block Exemption 
Regulon on  March  15th, 2021 (SA.62339).  
5. Form of the subsidy  
This subsidy is provided in form of direct grants, interest rate subsidies, scholarships, prizes and the 
purchasing of books.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Beneficiaries are natural persons and co rporate entities, working in the sector of literature . The 
beneficiaries have to ply a regular business activity and accomplish the sponsored undertaking in 
proper form.  
7. Amount of the s ubsidy  
The annual amount budgeted for this aid scheme is about €  0.5 million. 
Subsidies per unit /per project granted under the General Block Exemption Regulation are limited to 
a 30% maximum of the eligible costs . This amount can only be exceeded in particularly justified 
cases.  
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  8. Duration of the subsidy  
The aid scheme was notified under the General Block Exemption Regulation from January  1st, 2021 
to December  31st, 2023 . It replaced the previous aid scheme SA.51068.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
No statistical data available.  
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  165  TYROLEAN GUIDELINE FOR THE SUBSIDY OF CULTURE – MEMORY CULTURE  
(SA.62340 ) 
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Title of the subsidy programme : Tiroler Richtlinie zur Fö rderung der Kultur – Erinnerungskultur 
(engl: Tyrolean guideline for the subsidy of culture – memory culture) . 
Case Number : SA.62340  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022.  
The aid scheme was notified under the General Block Exemption Regulation from  January  1st, 2021 
to December  16th, 2023, on March  15th, 2021 . It replaced the previous aid scheme SA.52860.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Based on the Tyrolean Culture Promotion  Act 2010, this aid scheme sets the terms and conditions 
of subsidies in the sector of memory culture 2019 -2023.  
The purpose of the subsidy is to support individual or various certain activities of scientific research 
and documentation, which are suitable to contribute to the achievements of the objectives of §  1 of 
the Tyrolean Culture Promotion Act 2010 . Subsidies can also be granted for the composition of 
dissertations and equal or higher -valued academic papers in context of memory culture.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
This directiv e sets out the requirements and conditions under which funding is granted in the field 
of "memory culture" based o n the Tyrolean Cultural Promotion Act 2010, LGBl . No. 31/2010.  
The aid scheme was approved  by the Tyrolean Regional Government and is administ rated by the 
culture department of the Tyrolean regional administration.  
The aid scheme was notified to the European Commission under the General Block Exemption 
Regulon on March  15th, 2021 (SA.62340).  
5. Form of the subsidy  
This subsidy is provided in form o f direct grants.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Beneficiaries are natural persons and corporate entities, who realise projects as described above . 
The beneficiaries have to ply a regular business activity and accomplish the sponsored undertaking 
in proper form.  
7. Amount of the s ubsidy  
The annual amount budgeted for this aid scheme is limited to €  0.1 million . 
Subsidies per unit /per project granted under the General Block Exemption Regulation are limited to 
a 30% - 80% maximum of the eligible costs.  
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  8. Duration of the subsidy  
The aid scheme was notified under the General Block Exemption Regulation from January  1st, 2021 
to December  16th, 2023, on March  15th, 2021 . It replaced the previous aid scheme SA.52860.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
No statistical data available.  
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  166  SUBSIDY GUIDELINE REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT TYROL 2014 -2020, PROLONGATION  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Title of the subsidy programme : Förderungsrichtlinie Regionalentwicklung Tirol 2014 -2020, 
Verlängerung (engl : subsidy guideline regional development Tyrol 2014 -2020, prolongation) . 
Case Number : SA.62496  
2. Period co vered by the notification  
2021-2022.  
The subsidy programme has a duration from July 1st, 2015 to December  31st, 2023 . The aid scheme 
SA.62496 was notified to the European Commission under the General Block Exemption Regulation 
from January  1st, 2021 to December  31st 2023, on March  25th, 2021 . The aid scheme replaced the 
previous aid scheme SA.49326 and was in turn replaced by aid scheme SA.102109.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The purpose of this subsidy is to support projects that contribu te to the further development of Tyrol 
and its regions across borders as attractive habitats and successful economic areas . The projects 
should strengthen economic, social and territorial cohesion . Therefore, projects with particular 
regional significance are to be supported, 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  
The aid scheme was approved by the Tyrolean Regional Government and is admin istrated by the 
department for regional development of the Tyrolean regional administration.  
The aid scheme was notified to the European Commission under the General Block Exemption 
Regulation on March  25th, 2021 (SA.62496).  
5. Form of the subsidy  
This subsid y is granted in form of direct grants.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Depending on the measure, beneficiaries are individuals, companies and cooperations . Subsidy is 
provided through an application mechanism with a predetermined amount per project.  
7. Amount of the s ubsidy  
The annual amount budgeted for this promotion programme 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 accordance with the General Block Exemption 
Regulation.  
In 2021, no state aid was paid out under the General Block Exemption Regulation.  
In 2022, a total amount of € 0.1253  million  was paid out under the General Block Exemption 
Regulation.  
8. Durat ion of the subsidy  
The subsidy programme has a duration from July 1st, 2015 to December  31st, 2023 . The aid scheme 
SA.62496 was notified to the European Commission under the General Block Exemption Regulation 
from January  1st, 2021 to December  31st, 2023.  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.1  
 
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  9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
No statistical data available.  
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  167  COVID -19: SUPPORT MEASURES BY THE STATES (LÄNDER) OF CARINTHIA, UPPER 
AUSTRIA, STYRIA, TYROL AND VIENNA UNDER THE TEMPORARY FRAMEWORK FOR S TATE 
AID MEASURES TO SUPPORT THE ECONOMY IN THE CURRENT COVID -19 OUTBREAK  
(SA.63692 ) 
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Title of the subsidy programme : COVID -19: Support Measures by the States (Länder) of Carinthia, 
Upper Austria, Styria, Tyrol and Vienna unde r the Temporary Framework for State aid measures to 
support the economy in the current COVID -19 outbreak . 
Case Number : SA.63692  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022.  
Aid schemes from several Austrian federal states were notified together under the Temporary 
Framework For State Aid Measures To Support The Economy In The Current COVID -19 Outbreak 
under the same related case numbers SA.57148, SA.58385, SA.60290, SA.63692 . The notification 
of the aid scheme of Tyrol is valid for the period from March  19th, 2020 to December  31st, 2021 . 
The state aid case SA.63692 was notified on June 25th, 2021 and covers the period from 
June 25th, 2021 until December  31st, 2021 . It replaced the previous aid scheme SA.60290.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
COVID -19 has significantly affected the real economy (also) in Austria . Due to the shutdown as of 
March  16th, 2020, undertakings in many sectors of the Austrian economy, such as the tourism and 
leisure industry, gastronomy and trade had to face losses of r evenues causing shortages and lack 
of liquidity.  
The subsidy programme is part of an overall package of measures and aims to ensure that sufficient 
liquidity remains available in the market and to counter the liquidity shortage faced by undertakings 
becaus e of the outbreak . Further, it aims to ensure that the disruptions caused by the outbreak do 
not undermine the viability of the undertakings, to avoid numerous insolvencies and thereby to 
preserve the continuity of economic activity during and after the ou tbreak.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Within the subsidy programme, the Tyrolean Regional Government approved three aid schemes:  
4.) Scheme for follow -up support to "Corona Virus Measurement package " of ÖHT  
5.) Scheme for follow -up support to "aws guarantee directive " of "Austria 
Wirtschaftsservice GmbH " (AWS)  
6.) Scheme to support home office work places  
The economic department of the Tyrolean regional administration administrates the aid schemes.  
These aid schemes and others fro m several Austrian federal states were jointly notified to the 
European Commission on April 24th, 2020 under the same case numbers (SA.57148, SA.58385, 
SA.60290, SA.63692) under the Temporary Framework for State Aid Measures to Support the 
Economy in the C urrent COVID -19 Outbreak.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
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  6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Beneficiaries are microenterprises, small and medium -sized enterprises . Due to the amendmen t of 
the Temporary Framework COVID -19 also microenterprises and small -sized enterprises in difficulty 
may be beneficiaries.  
7. Amount of the s ubsidy  
Scheme for follow -up support to "Corona Virus Measurement package " of ÖHT:  
The interest rate subsidy is limite d to a maximum rate of 1.5 %, a maximum credit amount of 
€ 0.5 million  and a maximum credit period of three years.  
In 2021, a total amount of € 0.0027  million  was paid out under the Temporary Framework 
COVID -19. 
In 2022, a total amount of € 0.0012  million  was paid out under the Temporary Framework 
COVID -19. 
Scheme for follow -up support to "aws guarantee directive " of "Austria Wirtschaftsservice GmbH " 
(AWS):  
The interest rate subsidy is limited to a maximum rate of 1.5 %, a maximum credit amount of 
€ 2.5 million and a maximum credit period of five years.  
In 2021, a total amount of € 0.0759  million  was paid out under the Temporary Framework 
COVID -19. 
In 2022, no state aid was paid out under the Temporary Framework COVID -19. 
Scheme to support home office work places:  
The direct grant is limited to a maximum of 30 % - 50% of the eligible costs . The eligible costs must 
be at least €  500,-- and are limited to €  5,000, --. 
In 2021 and 2022, no state aid was paid out under the Temporary Framework COVID -19. 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
The subsidy programme of Tyrol has a duration from March  11th, 2020 to December  31th, 2021 . 
The state aid case SA.63692 was notified on June 25th, 2021 and covers the period from 
June 25th, 2021 until December  31st, 2021 . It replace d the previous aid scheme SA.60290.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
No statistical data available.  
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  168  TYROLEAN SPECIAL SUBSIDY PROGRAMME FOR PLANNING ASSOCIATION  9 
"OBERES UND OBERSTES GERICHT"  
1. Title of the subs idy programme  
Title of the subsidy programme : Tiroler Sonderförderungsprogramm für den Planungsverband 9 
"Oberes und Oberstes Gericht" (engl : Tyrolean Special Subsidy Programme for Planning 
Association  9 "Oberes und Oberstes Gericht "). 
Case Number : SA.6467 5 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022.  
The subsidy programme has a duration from January  1st, 2015 to December  31st, 2024 . The aid 
scheme SA.64675 was notified to the European Commission under the General Block Exemption 
Regulation on September  2nd, 2021 . The notification is valid from September  1st, 2021 to 
June 30th, 2024. The aid scheme SA.64675 replaced the previous aid scheme SA.61864.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The Tyrolean Regional Government supports the economic develo pment of the region "Oberes und 
Oberstes Gericht " eligible for regional state aid . The subsidy programme should stimulate 
sustainable regional development by supporting 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  
The aid scheme was approved by the Tyrolean Regional Government and is administrated by the 
economic department of the Tyrolean regional ad ministration.  
The aid scheme was notified to the European Commission under the General Block Exemption 
Regulation on September  2nd, 2021 (SA.64675).  
5. Form of the subsidy  
The subsidy is granted in form of direct grants, interest rate subsidies, loans and rep ayable 
advances.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Depending on the measure, beneficiaries are individuals, companies, cooperatives, associations and 
communities . The subsidy is provided through an application mechanism with a predetermined 
amount pe r project.  
7. Amount of the s ubsidy  
The annual amount budgeted for this promotion programme is about €  1 million. T he subsidy per 
unit/per project depends on the measure and beneficiary . Subsidies granted under the General Block 
Exemption Regulation are limited to a maximum of 10 % to 20% of the eligible costs.  
In 2021, no state aid was paid out under the General Block Exemption Regulation.  
In 2022, no state aid was paid out under the General Block Exemption Regulation.  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
The subsidy programme is valid from January  1st, 2015 to December  31st, 2024 . The notification 
of the aid scheme SA.64675 under the General Block Exemption Regulation is valid from G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.1  
 
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  September  1st, 2021 to June 30th, 2024 . The aid scheme SA.64675 replaced the previous a id scheme 
SA.61864.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
No statistical data available.  
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  169  TYROLEAN GUIDELINE FOR THE SUBSIDY OF CULTURE – PERFORMING ARTS  
(SA.100603 (2021/X) ) 
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Title of the subsidy programme : Tiroler Richtlinie zur Förderung der Kultur – Darstellende Kunst 
(engl: Tyrolean guideline for the subsidy of culture – performing arts) . 
Case Number : SA.100603 (2021/X)  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022.  
The aid scheme was notified under the General Block Exemption Regulation from 
December  13th, 2021 to June 30th, 2024, on November  10th, 2021 . It replaced the previous aid 
scheme SA.62331.  
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  
This directive sets out the requirements and conditions under which funding is granted in the field 
of "performing arts" based on the Tyrolean Cultural Promotion Act 2010, LGBl . No. 31/201 0. 
The aid scheme was approved by the Tyrolean Regional Government and is administrated by the 
culture department of the Tyrolean regional administration.  
The aid scheme was notified to the European Commission under the General Block Exemption 
Regulon on November  10th, 2021 (SA.100603 (2021/X) ). 
5. Form of the subsidy  
This subsidy is granted in form of direct grants.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
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. Amount of the s ubsidy  
The annual amount budgeted for this subsidy programme is about €  0.5 million . 
Subsidy per unit /per project is limited to a 30 % maximum of th e eligible costs.  
In 2021, no state aid was paid out under the General Block Exemption Regulation.  
In 2022, no state aid was paid out under the General Block Exemption Regulation.  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
The aid scheme was notified under the General Block Exemption Regulation from 
December  13th, 2021 to June 30th, 2024, on November  10th, 2021 . It replaced the previous aid 
scheme SA.62331.  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.1  
 
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  9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
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  170  TYROLEAN GUIDELINE FOR THE SUBSIDY OF CULTURE – CULTURAL INITIATIVES  
(SA.101038 (2021/X) ) 
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
The subsidy programme is titled 'Tiroler Richtlinie zur Förderung der Kultur – Kulturinitiativen,' which 
translates to 'Tyrolean Guidel ine for the Subsidy of Culture – Cultural Initiatives' in English.  
Case Number : SA.101038 (2021/X)  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022.  
The aid scheme was notified under the General Block Exemption Regulation from 
December  13th, 2021 to June 30th, 2024, on December  14th, 2021 . It replaced the previous aid 
scheme SA.62330.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The purpose of the subsidy is to support activities, which are suitable to contribute to the 
achievements of the objectives of § 1 o f 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 subsi dy 
This directive sets out the requirements and conditions under which funding is granted in the field 
of "Cultural Initiatives" based on the Tyrolean Cultural Promotion Act 2010, LGBl . No. 31/2010.  
The aid scheme was approved by the Tyrolean Regional Government and is administrated by the 
culture department of the Tyrolean regional administration.  
The aid scheme was notified to the European Commission under the General Block Exemption 
Regul ation on December  14th, 2021 (SA.101038).  
5. Form of the subsidy  
This subsidy is provided in form of direct grants.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Beneficiaries are individuals and companies, who/which are active in the area of cultural initiatives . 
The subsidy is provided through an application mechani sm with a predetermined amount per project.  
7. Amount of the s ubsidy  
The annual amount budgeted for this subsidy programme is about €  0.5 million . 
Subsidy per unit /per project is limited to a 50 % maximum of the eligible costs.  
In 2021 and 2022, no state aid w as paid out under the General Block Exemption Regulation.  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
The aid scheme was notified under the General Block Exemption Regulation from 
December  13th, 2021 to June 30th, 2024, on December  14th, 2021 . It replaced the previous aid 
scheme SA.62330.  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.1  
 
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  9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
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  171  TYROLEAN ECONOMIC PROMOTION PROGRAMME – IMPULSE PACKAGE  (SA.101757 ) 
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Title of the subsidy programme : Impulspaket Tirol (engl : Tyrolean economic promotion 
programme - impulse package) . 
Case Number : SA.101757  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022.  
The subsidy programme has a duration from July 1st, 2014 to June 30th, 2023 . The aid scheme 
SA.101757 was notified to the European Commission under the General Block Exemption Regulation 
from January  1st, 2022 to June 30th, 2023, on January  31st, 2022 . It replaced the previous aid 
scheme SA.61845.  
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 innovations or pr ocess innovations.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
The aid scheme was approved by the Tyrolean Regional Government and is administrated by the 
economic department of the Tyrolean regional administration.  
The aid scheme SA.101757 was notified to the European Commission under the General Block 
Exemption Regulation on January  31st, 2022.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
This subsidy is granted in form of direct grants.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Beneficiaries  of the subsidy are SMEs on the one hand . These SMEs can be trading companies or - in 
some special cases - other companies working in telecommunication -, broadcast - or 
architecture -business . On the other hand, also large enterprises can be beneficiaries – either within 
the context of de minimis aid or in regions eligible for regional aid . Subsidy is provided through an 
application mechanism with a predetermined amount per project.  
7. Amount of the s ubsidy  
In accordance with the notification of the aid scheme u nder the General Block Exemption Regulation, 
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 sub sidy 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.  
According to the subsidy prog ramme, the subsidy consists of an investment grant of 5 % of the 
eligible costs (in regions eligible for regional aid 7.5 % of the eligible costs can be granted), an 
environmental bonus and/or a bonus for gender -sensitive measures.  
The eligible costs must be at least €  0.5 million  and are limited to €  30 million . 
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  In 2022, a total amount of €  0.1014  million  was paid out under the General Block Exemption 
Regulation.  
8. Duration  of the subsidy  
The subsidy programme has a duration from July 1st, 2014 to June 30th, 2023 . The aid scheme 
SA.101757 was notified to the European Commission under the General Block Exemption Regulation 
from January  1st, 2022 to June 30th, 2023, on January  31st, 2022 . It replaced the previous aid 
scheme SA.61845.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
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  172  TYROLEAN PROMOTION OF LOCAL HEATING SUPPLY BASED ON RENEWABLE ENERGY 
SOURCES AND ON THE  BASIS OF INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL WASTE HEAT 
PROCESSES  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
The subsidy programme is titled 'Tiroler Förderung der Nahwärmeversorgung auf Basis erneuerbarer 
Energieträger und auf Basis industrieller und gewerblicher Abwärmeproze sse' which can be 
translated to 'Tyrolean promotion of local heating supply based on renewable energy sources and 
on the basis of industrial and commercial waste heat processes' in English.  
Case Number : SA.101758  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022. 
The subsidy programme has a duration from July 1st, 2014 to June 30th, 2023 . The aid scheme was 
notified under the General Block Exemption Regulation from January  1st, 2022 to June 30th, 2023 on 
January  31st, 2022 . It replaced the previous aid scheme SA .61848.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The Tyrolean Regional Government supports the use of renewable energy by promoting construction 
or renovation of biomass local heating systems . The aid scheme is a top -up aid to the aid scheme 
of the federal government "Umweltförderung im Inland " administered by the Kommunalkredit Public 
Consulting GmbH.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
The aid scheme was approved by the Tyrolean Regional Government and is admini strated by the 
economic department of the Tyrolean regional administration . It is a top -up aid to the aid scheme 
of the federal government "Umweltförderung im Inland " administered by the Kommunalkredit Public 
Consulting GmbH.  
The aid scheme SA.101758 was notified to the European Commission under the General Block 
Exemption Regulation on January  31st, 2022 (SA.101758)  
5. Form of the subsidy  
This subsidy is provided in form of direct grants.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Beneficiaries are all companies, other entrepreneurial organizations as well as associations and 
confessional organizations . The subsidy is provided through an application mechanism with a 
predetermined amount per project.  
7. Amount of the s ubsidy  
Subsidy per unit/per project is granted to the extent of 30 % of the eligible costs.  
In 2021, no state aid was paid out under the General Block Exemption Regulation.  
In 2022, no state aid was paid out under the General Block Exemption Regulation.  
8. Duration of the subsid y 
The subsidy programme has a duration from July 1st, 2014 to June 30th, 2023 . The aid scheme was 
notified under the General Block Exemption Regulation from January  1st, 2022 to June 30th, 2023 on 
January  31st, 2022 . It replaced the previous aid scheme SA. 61848.  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.1  
 
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  9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
No statistical data available.   G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.1  
 
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  173  DIGITAL.TIROL – SME-SUBSIDY PROGRAMME  (SA.101761 ) 
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Title of the subsidy programme : digital.tirol – KMU-Förder ung (engl : digital.tirol – sme-subsidy 
programme) . 
Case Number : SA.101761  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022.  
The subsidy programme has a duration from November  1st, 2020 to June 30th, 2023 . The aid 
scheme SA.101761 was notified under the General  Block Exemption Regulation from 
January  1st, 2022 to June 30th, 2023, in January  31st, 2022 . It replaced the previous aid scheme 
SA.59840.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
By this subsidy programme, the Tyrolean Regional Government aims to contribute to a continuous 
development of the Tyrolean corporate landscape, to the utilization of the potential of the "challenge 
digitization " and to a strengthened cooperation of economi c actors . In particular, Tyrolean SMEs can 
be supported in the improvement of their IT security as well as in the digital transformation of their 
products, services and processes.  
Overall, by the digital transformation the Tyrolean business location can be come more independent 
and will profit (also) from this subsidy programme.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
The aid scheme was approved by the Tyrolean Regional Government and is administrated by the 
economic department of the Tyrolean regional admi nistration.  
The aid scheme was notified to the European Commission under the General Block Exemption 
Regulation on January  31st, 2022 (SA.101761) . It replaced the previous aid scheme SA.59840.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
The subsidy is provided in form of direct g rants.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Beneficiaries are microenterprises as well as SMEs in the commercial sector in accordance to the 
current SME definition of the European Commission, located in the State of Tyrol.  
The subsidy is provided throug h an application mechanism with a predetermined amount per project.  
7. Amount of the s ubsidy  
The annual amount budgeted for that subsidy programme is € 2 Mio . Subsidy per unit /per project 
is limited from 10 % to a maximum of 50 % of eligible costs, depending on  the underlying subsidy 
priority (planning or implementation).  
The eligible costs must be at least €  0.001  million  and are limited to €  0.1 million , also depending 
on the subsidy priority.  
In 2021, no state aid was paid out under the General Block Exemptio n Regulation.  
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  8. Duration of the subsidy  
Period of validity of the subsidy programme is from November  1st, 2020 to June 30th, 2023 . It 
replaced the previous aid scheme SA.59840.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
No statistical data available.   G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.1  
 
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  174  TYROLEAN TOURISM SUBSIDY PROGRAMME  (SA.101762 ) 
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Title of the subsidy programme : Tiroler Tourismusförderung (engl : Tyrolean tourism subsidy 
programme) . 
Case Number : SA.101762  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022.  
The subsidy programme has a duration from June 26th, 2018 to June 30th, 2023 . The aid scheme 
was notified under the General Block Exemption Regulation from January  1st, 2022 to 
June 30th, 2023, on January  31st, 2022 . This aid scheme replaced the previous aid scheme 
SA.59841.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The intentio n of the Tyrolean tourism subsidy is to ensure the positive development of tourism in 
Tyrol to strengthen economic performance and competitiveness . Aid is granted for investment 
projects which aim at a substantial improvement of the company structure and/o r an improvement 
of the offer in the area of the small -scale Tyrolean tourism economy, including provision of high 
quality staff accommodation /employee facilities.  
Subsidies can be granted for investment projects specialized in quality improvement of hotel s and 
catering, Tyrolean Inns, tourist infrastructures and staff accommodation /employee facilities.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
The aid scheme was approved  by the Tyrolean Regional Government and is administrated by the 
economic department of the Tyrolean regional administration.  
This aid scheme was notified to the European Commission under the General Block Exemption 
Regulation on January  31st, 2022 (SA.101762) . It replaced the previous aid scheme SA.59841.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
This subsidy is provided in form of direct grants.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Beneficiaries are SMEs in the commercial sector as defined in the current EU definition.  
7. Amount of the s ubsidy  
The subsidy in form of an investment grant is limited to a maximum of 5 % of the eligible costs . In 
areas eligible for regional aid, subsidy is limited to 7.5 % of the eligible costs.  
For projects focusing on Tyrolean Inns and staff accommodation /employee facilities, an additional 
subsidy of up to 2.5 %, for company take-overs or revitalisations, an additional subsidy of up to 5 % 
may be granted (instead of the regional bonus).  
The eligible costs must be at least €  0.04 million  and are limited to €  3 million . 
In 2021, no state aid was paid out under the General Block E xemption Regulation.  
In 2022, a total amount of €  0.4911  million  was paid out under the General Block Exemption 
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  8. Duration of the subsidy  
The subsidy programme has a duration from June 26th, 2018 to June 30th, 2023 . The notification 
of the aid sc heme under the General Block Exemption Regulation is valid from January  1st, 2022 to 
June 30th, 2023.The aid scheme SA.101762 replaced the previous aid scheme SA.59841.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
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  175  TYROLEAN INFRASTRUCTURE SUBSIDY PROGRAMME - INFRASTRUCTURAL 
IMPROVEMENTS IN SMALL AND SMALLEST SKIING AREAS  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
The subsidy programme is titled 'Verbesserung von Infrastrukturangeboten in Klein - und 
Kleinstschigebieten,' which can be translated to 'Tyrolean Infrastructure Subsidy 
Programme - Infrastructural Improvements in Small and Smallest Skiing Areas' in English.  
Case Number : SA.101765  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022.  
The subsidy programme has a duration from July 1st, 2014 to June 30th, 2021 . The aid scheme was 
notified under the General Block Exemption Regulation from January  1st, 2022 to June 30th, 2023, 
on January  31st, 2022 . It replaced the previous aid scheme SA.6 1851.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The Tyrolean Regional Government supports the improvements of small and smallest skiing areas, 
in the context of communal and regional progress . Furthermore the programme should improve the 
access of you th to the ski sport in general and should strengthen the school and club sports.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
The aid scheme was approved by the Tyrolean Regional Government and is administrated by the 
economic department of the Tyrolean region al administration.  
The aid scheme was notified to the European Commission under the General Block Exemption 
Regulation on January  31st, 2022 (SA.101765).  
5. Form of the subsidy  
This subsidy is granted in form of direct grants.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is p rovided  
The subsidy is provided to communities, associations of communities, tourism associations, 
associations and SMEs through an application mechanism with a predetermined amount per project.  
7. Amount of the s ubsidy  
Subsidy granted under the General Block  Exemption Regulation is limited per unit /per project to a 
20% maximum of the eligible costs for small enterprises and 10 % maximum of the eligible costs for 
medium -sized enterprises.  
The eligible costs must be at least €  0.02 million  and are limited to €  2.5 million . 
In 2021, no state aid was paid out under the General Block Exemption Regulation.  
In 2022, no state aid was paid out under the General Block Exemption Regulation.  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
Period of validity of the aid scheme is from July 1st, 201 4 to June 30th, 2023 . The aid scheme was 
notified under the General Block Exemption Regulation from January  1st, 2022 to June 30th, 2023 . 
It replaced the previous aid scheme SA.61851.  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.1  
 
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  9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the su bsidy 
No statistical data available.   G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.1  
 
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  176  TYROLEAN DIGITIZATION SUBSIDY PROGRAMME  (SA.101766 ) 
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Title of the subsidy programme : Tiroler Digitalisierungsförderung (engl : Tyrolean digitization subsidy 
programme) . 
Case Number : SA.101766  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022.  
The subsidy programme has a duration from February  1st, 2018 to December  31st, 2023 . The aid 
scheme SA.101766 was notified under the General Block Exemption Regulation from 
January  1st, 2022 to June 30th, 2023, on January  31st, 2022 . The aid scheme SA.101766 replaced 
the previous aid scheme SA.61853.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The Tyrolean Regional Government supports the continuous development of the Tyrolean corporate 
landscape, th e exploitation of the potential of the "digitalization challenge" and the increased 
cooperation of economic players.  
Digitization in the sense of digital transformation of production, service, work, as well as teaching 
and learning processes is of enormous  significance . In addition to the industrial and production 
sector, this promotion project also addresses other sectors such as tourism, transport, trade or 
services.  
The aim of the Tyrolean digitization aid scheme is to support Tyrolean companies in intro ducing 
state-of-the-art digital technologies, including training measures for employees.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
The aid scheme was approved by the Tyrolean Regional Government and is administrated by the 
economic department of the Tyrolea n regional administration.  
The aid scheme was notified to the European Commission under the General Block Exemption 
Regulation on January  31st, 2022. (SA.101766).  
5. Form of the subsidy  
This subsidy is provided in form of direct grants.  
6. To whom and how the su bsidy is provided  
Beneficiaries are commercial enterprises that have existed for at least five years at the time of 
application or whose takeover date is at least five years ago . Subsidy is also provided to commercial 
operators of tourist or recreational r elevant infrastructure facilities, in some cases other companies 
(telecommunications and broadcasting companies) and members of the chamber of architects and 
engineering consultants for Tyrol and Vorarlberg through an application mechanism with a 
predeterm ined amount per project.  
7. Amount of the s ubsidy  
The annual amount budgeted for that subsidy programme is about € 3 Mio . The subsidy per unit /per 
project is limited to an amount of €  0.15 million. S ubsidy per unit /per project is limited from 10 % 
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  In 2021, no state aid was paid out under the General Block Exemption Regulation.  
In 2022, no state aid was paid out under the General Block Exemption Regulation.  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
The subsidy programme has a duration from February  1st, 2018 to December  31st, 2023 . The aid 
scheme SA.101766 was notified under the General Block Exemption Regulation from 
January  1st, 2022 to June 30th, 2023 . The aid scheme SA.101766 replaced the previous aid scheme 
SA.61853.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
No statistical data available.  
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  177  TYROLEAN SMALL -SIZED ENTERPRISE SUBSIDY PROGRAMME  (SA.101767 ) 
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Title of the subsidy p rogramme : Tiroler Kleinunternehmensförderung (engl : Tyrolean small -sized 
enterprise subsidy programme) . 
Case Number : SA.101767  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022.  
The subsidy programme has a duration from July 1st, 2014 to June 30th, 2023 . The aid scheme was 
notified under the General Block Exemption Regulation from January  1st, 2022 to July 30th, 2023 on 
January  31st, 2022 . It replaced the previous aid scheme SA.61846.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The Tyrolean Regional Governmen t supports the strengthening of the economic productivity and 
competitiveness of small -sized enterprises in Tyrol . Significant improvements of the corporate 
structure and/or improvements of the offer in the sector of the small structured Tyrolean economy 
shall be achieved by investment projects.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
The aid scheme was approved by the Tyrolean Regional Government and is administrated by the 
economic department of the Tyrolean regional administration.  
The aid scheme was no tified to the European Commission under the General Block Exemption 
Regulation on January  31st, 2022 (SA.101767).  
5. Form of the subsidy  
This subsidy is provided in form of direct grants.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Beneficiaries are small -sized e nterprises in the commercial sector according to the current EU 
definition.  
7. Amount of the s ubsidy  
According to the subsidy programme, the subsidy consists of an investment grant of 5 % of the 
eligible costs (in regions eligible for regional aid 7.5 % of the eligible costs can be granted), and a 
bonus for gender -sensitive measures . Moreover, within the context of a support package for the 
economy in Tyrol, a bonus of 5 % can be granted due to the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic.  
The eligible costs must be a t least €  0.1 million  and are limited to €  0.5 million . 
In 2021, no state aid was paid out under the General Block Exemption Regulation.  
In 2022, no state aid was paid out was paid out under the General Block Exemption Regulation.  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
The subsidy programme has a duration from July 1st, 2014 to June 30th, 2023 . The aid scheme was 
notified under the General Block Exemption Regulation from January  1st, 2022 to July 30th, 2023 on 
January  31st, 2022 . It replaced the previous aid scheme SA.61846.  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.1  
 
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  9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
No statistical data available.  
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  178  TYROLEAN PROMOTION OF ENERGY -SAVING MEASURES AND RENEWABLE ENERGY 
SOURCES; PROLONGATION  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
The subsi dy programme is titled ‚Tiroler Förderung von Energiesparmaßnahmen und von 
erneuerbaren Energieträgern ; Verlängerung' . This translates to 'Tyrolean promotion of 
energy -saving measures and renewable energy sources ; prolongation ' in English.  
Case Number : SA.101768  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022.  
The subsidy programme has a duration from January  1st, 2016 to June 30th, 2023 . The aid scheme 
was notified under the General Block Exemption Regulation from January  1st, 2022 to 
June 30th, 2023, on January 31st, 2022 . It replaced the previous aid scheme SA. 61852.  
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 contribution 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  
The aid scheme was app roved by the Tyrolean Regional Government and is administrated by the 
economic department of the Tyrolean regional administration . This subsidy of the State of Tyrol is 
an additional subsidy to the environmental subsidy programme of the federal government.  
The aid scheme was notified to the European Commission under the General Block Exemption 
Regulation on January  31st, 2022 (SA.101768).  
5. Form of the subsidy  
This subsidy is provided in form of direct grants.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Beneficia ries are SMEs . The subsidy is provided through an application mechanism with a 
predetermined amount per project.  
7. Amount of the s ubsidy  
This programme is an additional subsidy to the environmental subsidy programme of the federal 
government . Subsidy per uni t/per project is granted to the extent of 30 % of the federal funding, 
including any fundings given by the EU.  
In 2021, no state aid was paid out under the General Block Exemption Regulation.  
In 2022, a total amount of €  0.1301  million  was paid out under the General Block Exemption 
Regulation.  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
The subsidy programme has a duration from January  1st, 2016 to June 30th, 2023 . The aid scheme 
was notified under the General Block Exemption Regulation from January  1st, 2022 to 
June 30th, 2023, on January  31st, 2022 . It replaced the previous aid scheme SA. 61852.  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.1  
 
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  9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the s ubsidy  
No statistical data available.  
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  179  SUBSIDY GUIDELINE REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT TYROL 2014 -2020  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Title of the subsidy programme : Förderungsrichtlinie Regionalentwicklung Tirol 2014 -2020 (engl : 
subsidy guideline regional develop ment Tyrol 2014 -2020) . 
Case Number : SA.102109  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022.  
The subsidy programme has a duration from July 1st, 2015 to December  31st, 2023 . The aid scheme 
SA.102109 was notified to the European Commission under the General Block Exemption Regulation 
from March  1st, 2022 to December  31st 2023, on February  25th, 2022 . The aid scheme replaced the 
previous aid scheme SA.62496.  
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 
and its regions across borders as attractive habitats and successful economic areas . The projects 
should strengthen economic, social and territorial cohesion . Therefore, projects with particular 
regional signi ficance are to be supported, 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  
The aid scheme was approved by the Tyrolean Regional Government and is administrated by the 
department for regional development of the Tyrolean regional administration.  
The aid scheme was notified to the European Commission under the General Block Exemption 
Regulation on February  25th, 2022 (SA.102109).  
5. Form of the subsidy  
This subsidy is granted in form of direct grants.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Depending on the measure, beneficiaries are individuals, companies and cooperations . Subsidy is 
provided through an application mechanism with a predetermined amount  per project.  
7. Amount of the s ubsidy  
The annual amount budgeted for this promotion programme 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 accordance with the General Block Exemption 
Regulation.  
In 2021, no state aid was paid out under the General Block Exemption Regulation.  
In 2022, a total amount of € 0.0288  million  was paid out under the General Block Exe mption 
Regulation.  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
The subsidy programme has a duration from July 1st, 2015 to December  31st, 2023 . The aid scheme 
SA.102109 was notified to the European Commission under the General Block Exemption Regulation 
from March  1st, 2022 to December  31st 2023, on February  25th, 2022 . The aid scheme replaced the 
previous aid scheme SA.62496 . G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.1  
 
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  9. Statistical data perm itting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
No statistical data available.  
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  180  FUNDING GUIDELINES FOR AQUATIC ECOLOGY FOR COMPETITION PARTICIPANTS 
2022, TYROL  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
The subsidy programme is titled Förderungsrichtlinie Ge wässerökologie für Wettbewerbsteilnehmer 
2022, Tirol, which translates to Funding Guidelines for Aquatic Ecology for Competition 
Participants  2022, Tyrol in English.  
Case Number : SA.102581 (2022/X)  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022.  
The subsidy programme has a duration from April 1st, 2022 to an indefinite duration . According to 
the period of validity of the General Block Exemption Regulation the notification of the aid scheme 
is valid from April 1st, 2022 to June 30th, 2024 . The aid scheme was n otified under the General Block 
Exemption Regulation on April 8th, 2022.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The objective of promoting measures to improve the ecological condition of water bodies is to reduce 
hydromorphological pressures in ord er to meet the requirements of the National Water Resources 
Management Plan and the Water Rights Act 1959 . The aim is to enhance the overall health and 
sustainability of water ecosystems in compliance with relevant regulations and guidelines.  
4. Background an d authority for the subsidy  
The aim of the subsidy programme is to improve the ecological status of water bodies and to reduce 
hydromorphological pressures in order to achieve the requirements of the National Water 
Management Plan (Nationaler Gewässerbewir tschaftungsplan) and the Water Act 1959 
(Wasserrechtsgesetz 1959 –WRG 1959, BGBl . Nr. 215/1959).  
The state funding for aquatic ecology is designed as co -financing for measures undertaken by 
competition participants, based on the General Block Exemption Regu lation of the European 
Commission . Additionally, it is eligible for funding under the Environmental Support Act 
(UFG-Förderung).  
The aid scheme was notified under the General Block Exemption Regulation on April 8th, 2022.  
The aid scheme was approved by the Tyrolean Regional Government and is administrated by the 
water management department of the Tyrolean regional administration.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
The funding is provided in the form of investment subsidies, which are dependent on the costs 
incurred.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Eligible applicants for funding include:  
1. Individuals and organizations operating hydropower facilities.  
2. Individuals and organizations implementing measures to improve the ecological condition of 
water bodies, as long as they engage in economic activities and are subject to EU state aid 
regulations.  
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  7. Amount of the s ubsidy  
The amount of funding is determined based on the costs incurred, with a maxim um subsidy rate of 
10% of the total costs . However, for small and medium -sized enterprises (SMEs), the subsidy rate 
is increased to 25 %. 
In 2021, no state aid was paid out under the General Block Exemption Regulation.  
In 2022, no state aid was paid out und er the General Block Exemption Regulation.  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
The subsidy programme has a duration from April 1st, 2022 to an indefinite duration . According to 
the period of validity of the General Block Exemption Regulation the notification of the ai d scheme 
is valid from April 1st, 2022 to June 30th, 2024 . The aid scheme was notified under the General Block 
Exemption Regulation on April 8th, 2022.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
No statistical data availa ble. 
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  181  BBA2030: OPENNET TOP UP FUNDING, TYROL  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
The subsidy programme is titled BBA2030 : OpenNet Anschlussförderung, Tirol, which translates to 
BBA2030 : OpenNet Top Up Funding, Tyrol in English.  
Case Number : SA.103120  
2. Period co vered by the notification  
2021-2022.  
The aid scheme was notified under the General Block Exemption Regulation from March  21th, 2022 
to December  31th, 2023, on May 24th, 2022.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The aid measure " Breitband Austria 2030 : OpenNet" (BBA2030:ON) by the Federal Ministry of 
Agriculture, Regions, and Tourism (BMLRT) aims to achieve widespread availability of symmetrical 
gigabit connections through gigabit -capable communication infrastructure by 2030, in l ine with the 
Broadband Strategy 2030 . The aid scheme SA.103120 of Tyrol provides top -up aid to the aid scheme 
BBA2030:ON of the federal ministry.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
"Broadband Austria 2030 : OpenNet" is an aid measure by the Federal Mi nistry of Agriculture, 
Regions, and Tourism, aligned with the Broadband Strategy 2030 . It is in compliance with the 
European Commission's decision regarding state aid for the Broadband Austria 2030 project under 
Articles 107 and 108 of the Treaty on the Fu nctioning of the European Union.  
The aid scheme SA.103120 of Tyrol was notified to the European Commission under the General 
Block Exemption Regulation on May, 24th, 2022 (SA.103120).  
The aid scheme was approved by the Tyrolean Regional Government and is a dministrated by the 
economic department of the Tyrolean regional administration.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Tyrol provides a top -up aid in the form of a non -repayable grant of up to 10 % of eligible project 
costs in accordance with the BBA2030:ON guidelines.  
6. To wh om and how the subsidy is provided  
The funding applicants can be Tyrolean municipalities, cooperatives of Tyrolean municipalities, and 
Tyrolean municipal associations . In exceptional cases with valid justification, public companies 
majority -owned by Tyrolean municipalities can also be eligible applicants.  
Applicants must not have a presence in the end -user market for electronic communication services.  
The subsidy is provided through an application mechanism.  
7. Amount of the s ubsidy  
State of Tyrol provid es non -repayable follow -up funding, up to 10 % of eligible project costs 
according to BBA2030:ON guidelines . Increased funding may be granted in exceptional cases . 
Funding must not exceed the maximum limit set by the guidelines.  
In 2021, no state aid was pa id out under the General Block Exemption Regulation.  
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  8. Duration of the subsidy  
According to the notification under the General Block Exemption Regulation the subsidy programme 
has a duration from March  21th, 2022 to 31th, 2023.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
No statistical data available.  
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  182  GUIDELINE FOR TOP -UP FUNDING OF OPERATIONAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT , 
RICHTLINIE ZUR TOP -UP FÖ RDERUNG BETRIEBLICHER FORSCHUNG UND ENTWICKLUNG 
SA.61137 (2021/X)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Guideline for top -up funding of operational research and development,  
Richtlinie zur top -up Förderung betrieblicher Forschung und Entwicklung SA.61137 (2021/X) . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
1.1.202 1 to 31.12.2023;  calendar year . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
To create new products and processes . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Based on Guidelines of the Regional Government of Vorarlberg . 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant and loan . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Access is possible for any enterprise of the manufact uring or service sector . 
7. Annual amount of the s ubsidy  
2021: grants. : € 0.283 mio /loans: € 0.122  
2022: grants. : € 0.851 mio /loans: € 0.416  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
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9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
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  183  SUBSIDIES FOR RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT (INFRASTRUCTURE AND R&D PROJECTS 
IN RESEARCH  FACILITIES) . FTI-INFRASTRUKTURRICHTLINIE; SA.43994 (2015/X)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Subsidies for research & development (infrastructure and R&D projects in research  facilities) , 
FTI-Infrastrukturrichtlinie;  SA.43994 (2015/X) . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
Recent period : 1.1.2016 until 31.12.2020, calendar year . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Supporting research facilities in investing in new infrastructure or financing  RD-projects . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Based on Guidelines of the Regional Government of Vorarlberg . 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Subsidy . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Research facilities . 
7. Amount of the s ubsidy  
2021:  € 0.00 mio  
2022:  € 0.00 mio  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
--- 
9. Statistical data permitting  an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
--- 
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  184  PROGRAMME FOR BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT IN VORARLBERG 2014 -2020  - 
WIRTSCHAFTSFÖRDERUNGSPROGRAMM VORARLBERG 2014 –2020; SA.38520 (2014/X)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Programme for business development in Vorarlberg 2014 -2020. 
Wirtschaftsförderungsprogramm Vorarlberg 2014 – 2020; SA.38520 (2014/X) . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
Recent period : 1.7.2014 to 31.12.2020, calendar year . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Supporting  SME's in Vorarlberg to ensure their competitiveness and to save workplaces . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Based on Guidelines of the Regional Government of Vorarlberg . 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Subsidy . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
SME's . 
7. Annual amount of the s ubsidy  
2021:  € 2.014 mio  
2022:  € 1.003 mio  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
--- 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
--- 
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  185  PROGRAMME FOR BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT  - WIRTSCHAFTSSTRUKTURFÖRDERUNG; 
SA.61 147 (2021/X)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Programme for business development . 
Wirtschaftsstrukturförderung ; SA.61147 (2021/X) . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
Recent period : 1.1.2021 to 31.12.2021, calendar year . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the  subsidy  
Supporting SME's in Vorarlberg to ensure their competitiveness and to save workplaces . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Based on Guidelines of the Regional Government of Vorarlberg . 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Subsidy . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Enterprises belonging to the industrial or commercial sector or to the sectors that can be classified 
as production -related services . 
7. Annual amount of the s ubsidy  
2021:  € 0.260 mio  
2022:  € 0.681 mio  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
--- 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
--- 
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  186  PROGRAMME FOR BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT  - WIRTSCHAFTSSTRUKTURFÖRDERUNG; 
SA.101507 (2022/X)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Programme for business development . 
Wirtschaftsstruktur förderung ; SA.101507 (2022/X) . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
Recent period : 1.1.2022 to 31.12.2023, calendar year . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Supporting SME's in Vorarlberg to ensure their competitiveness and to save workplaces . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Based on Guidelines of the Regional Government of Vorarlberg . 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Subsidy . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Enterprises belonging to the industrial or commercial sector or to the sectors that ca n be classified 
as production -related services . 
7. Annual amount of the s ubsidy  
2021: ---- 
2022:€  0.235 mio  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
--- 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
--- 
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  187  SUPPORTING LOCAL SUPPLY AND ECONOMIC COMMUNITIES  AND, FÖRDERUNG DER 
NAHVERSORGUNG SOWIE WIRTSCHAFTS - UND WERBEGEMEINSCHAFTEN;  SA.39433 
(2014/X)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Supporting local supply and economic communities and, Förderung der Nahversorgung sowie 
Wirtschafts - und Werb egemeinschaften ; SA.39433 (2014/X) . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
Recent period is from 1.7.2014 to 31.12.2020 . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Supporting local supply and economic communities to ensure the sustenance in villages . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Based on Guidelines of the Regional Government of Vorarlberg . 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Subsidy . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
SME's (local supply and economic communities) . 
7. Annual amount of the s ubsid y 
2021:   € 0.003 mio  
2022:   € 0 mio  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
--- 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
--- 
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  188  GUIDELINE FOR THE PROMOTION OF YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS  - 
JUNGUNTERNEHMERFÖRDERUNG; SA.61139 (2021/X)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Guideline for the Promotion of Young Entrepreneurs . 
Jungunternehmerförderung ; SA.61139 (2021/X) . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
Recent period : 1.7.2021 to 31.12.2023, calendar year . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Natural persons who create a self -employed commercial existence for the first time, predominantly 
on a full -time basis . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Based on Guidelines of the Regional Government of Vorarlberg . 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Subsidy . 
6. To wh om and how the subsidy is provided  
SME's . 
7. Annual amount of the s ubsidy  
2021:  € 0.150 mio  
2022:  € 0.483 mio  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
--- 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
--- 
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  189  PROGRAMME FOR SMALL BUSINESSES  - KLEI NGEWERBEFÖRDERUNG; SA.61145 
(2021/X)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Programme for small businesses . 
Kleingewerbeförderung ; SA.61145 (2021/X) . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
Recent period : 1.1.2021 to 31.12.2021, calendar year . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Supporting small businesses to increase service or production capacities . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Based on Guidelines of the Regional Government of Vorarlberg . 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Subsidy . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
SME's . 
7. Annual amount of the s ubsidy  
2021:  € 0.154 mio  
2022:  € 0.221 mio  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
--- 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
--- 
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  190  PROGRAMME FOR SMALL BUSINESSES  - KLEINGEWERBEFÖRDERU NG; 
SA.101431(2022/X)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Programme for small businesses . 
Kleingewerbeförderung ; SA.101431(2022/X) . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
Recent period : 1.1.2022 to 31.12.2023, calendar year . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the s ubsidy  
Supporting small businesses to increase service or production capacities . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Based on Guidelines of the Regional Government of Vorarlberg . 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Subsidy . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
SME's . 
7. Annual amount of the s ubsidy  
2021:  ----- 
2022:  € 0.108 mio  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
--- 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
--- 
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  191  GUIDELINE FOR THE PROMOTION OF CONSULTING  - RICHTLINIE ZUR 
BERATUNGSFÖRDERUNG; SA.61136 (2021/X)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Guideline for the promotion of consulting . 
Richtlinie zur Beratungsförderung ; SA.61136 (2021/X) . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
Recent period : 1.7.2021 to 31.12.2021, calendar year . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Eligible are external consulting services for reorientation of the enterprise, strategic corporate 
planning or market strategies . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Based on Guidelines of the Regional Gov ernment of Vorarlberg . 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Subsidy . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Small enterprises . 
7. Annual amount of the s ubsidy  
2021:  € 0.040 mio  
2022:  € 0.045 mio  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
--- 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
--- 
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  192  GUIDELINE FOR THE PROMOTION OF CONSULTING  - RICHTLINIE ZUR 
BERATUNGSFÖRDERUNG; SA.101429 (2022/X)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Guideline for the promotion of consulting . 
Richtlinie zur Beratungsförderung ; SA.101429 (202 2/X). 
2. Period covered by the notification  
Recent period : 1.7.2022 to 31.12.2022, calendar year . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Eligible are external consulting services for reorientation of the enterprise, strategic corporate 
planning or mar ket strategies . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Based on Guidelines of the Regional Government of Vorarlberg . 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Subsidy . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Small enterprises . 
7. Annual amount of the s ubsidy  
2021:  ----- 
2022:  € 0.021 mio  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
--- 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
--- 
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  193  PROGRAMME FOR TOURISM DEVELOPMENT IN VORARLBERG 2014 -2020  - 
TOURISMUSFÖRDERUNGSPROGRAMM  VORARLBERG 2014 –2020; SA.39432 (2014/X)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Programme for tourism development in Vorarlberg 2014 – 2020. 
Tourismusförderungsprogramm Vorarlberg 2014 – 2020; SA.39432 (2014/X) . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
Recent period : 1.7.2014 to 31.12.2020, calendar year . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Supporting SME's in the tourism sector in Vorarlberg to ensure their competitiveness and to save 
workplaces . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Based on Guidelines of  the Regional Government of Vorarlberg . 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Subsidy . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
SME's in the tourism sector . 
7. Annual amount of the s ubsidy  
2021:  € 0.768 mio  
2022:  € 0.202 mio  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
--- 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
--- 
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  194  GUIDELINE QUALITY IMPROVEMENT OF ACCOMMODATION; 2021  - RICHTLINIE 
QUALTITÄTSVERBESSERUNG BEHERBERGUNG; SA.61133 (2021/X)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Guideline quality improvement of acco mmodation ; 2021. 
Richtlinie Qualtitätsverbesserung Beherbergung ; SA.61133 (2021/X) . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
Recent period : 1.1.2021 to 31.12.2021, calendar year . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Supporting SME's in the tourism sect or in Vorarlberg to ensure their competitiveness and to save 
workplaces . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Based on Guidelines of the Regional Government of Vorarlberg . 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Subsidy . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
SME's in the tourism sector . 
7. Annual amount of the s ubsidy  
2021:  € 0.164 mio  
2022:  € 0.291 mio  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
--- 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
--- 
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  195  GUIDELINE QUALITY IMPROVEMENT OF ACCOMMODATION; 2022  - RICHTLINIE 
QUALTITÄTSVERBESSERUNG BEHERBERGUNG 2022; SA.101430 (2022/X)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Guideline quality improvement of accommodation ; 2022. 
Richtlinie Qualtitätsverbesserung Beherbergung 2022 ; SA.101430 (2022/X) . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
Recent period : 1.1.2022 to 31.12.2023, calendar year . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Supporting SME's in the tourism sector in Vorarlberg to ensure their competitiveness and to save 
workplaces . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Based on Guidelines of the Regional Government of Vorarlberg . 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Subsidy . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
SME's in the tourism sector . 
7. Annual amount of the s ubsidy  
2021:  ---- 
2022:  € 0.256 mio  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
--- 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
--- 
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  196  GUIDELINE QUALITY IMPROVEMENT FOR CATERING ESTABLISHMENTS; 2021  - 
RICHTLINIE QUALTITÄTSVERBESSERUNG GASTRONOMIE 2021; SA.61228 (2021/X)  
1. Title of the subsidy  programme  
Guideline quality improvement for catering establishments ; 2021. 
Richtlinie Qualtitätsverbesserung Gastronomie 2021 ; SA.61228 (2021/X) . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
Recent period : 1.1.2021 to 31.12.2021, calendar year . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Supporting SME's in the sector "catering establishments " to ensure their competitiveness . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Based on Guidelines of the Regional Government of Vorarlberg . 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Subsidy. 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
SME's in the tourism sector . 
7. Annual amount of the s ubsidy  
2021:  € 0.096 mio  
2022:  € 0.069 mio  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
--- 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
--- 
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  197  GUIDELINE QUALITY IMPROVEMENT FOR CATERING ESTABLISHMENTS; 2022  - 
RICHTLINIE QUALTITÄTSVERBESSERUNG GASTRONOMIE 2022; SA.101427 (2022/X)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Guideline quality improvement for catering establishments ; 2022. 
Richtlinie Qualtitätsverbe sserung Gastronomie 2022 ; SA.101427 (2022/X) . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
Recent period : 1.1.2022 to 31.12.2023, calendar year . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Supporting SME's in the sector "catering establishments " to ensure their competitiveness . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Based on Guidelines of the Regional Government of Vorarlberg . 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Subsidy . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
SME's in the tourism sector . 
7. Annual amount of the subsidy  
2021:  ---- 
2022:  € 0.025 mio  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
--- 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
--- 
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  198  GUIDELINE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF REGIONAL SPORTS AND LEISURE 
FACILITIES  - RICHTLINIE ZUR ERRICHTUNG VON R EGIONALEN SPORT - UND 
FREIZEITANLAGEN; SA.611465 (2021/X)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Guideline for the construction of regional sports and leisure facilities . 
Richtlinie zur Errichtung von regionalen Sport - und Freizeitanlagen ; SA.611465 (2021/X) . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
1.1.2021 to 31.12.2023 . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The objective of the funding action is to increase the attractiveness of the infrastructure offer to 
meet leisure and recreational needs . The project is to  be planned and The project is to be planned 
and built with special consideration for the environment and resources.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Based on Guidelines of the Regional Government of Vorarlberg . 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grants . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Municipalities, associations of municipalities and legal entities . 
7. Amount of the s ubsidy  
2021:  € 0 
2022:  € 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  
--- 
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  199  MULTIFUNCTIONAL LEISURE INFRASTRUCTURE IN LATERNS/VORARLBERG, 
MULTIFUNKTIONALE FREIZEITINFRASTRUKTUR IN LATERNS/ VORARLBERG; SA.46695 
(2016/X)  
1. Title of the subsidy progr amme  
Multifunctional leisure infrastructure in Laterns /Vorarlberg, Multifunktionale Freizeitinfrastruktur in 
Laterns /Vorarlberg ; SA.46695 (2016/X) . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
Notification in 2016, calendar year . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Supporting small community in offering multifunctional leisure infrastructure . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Based on Guidelines of the Regional Government of Vorarlberg . 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Subsidy and refundable loan . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Community . 
7. Amount of the s ubsidy  
2021: subsidy : € 0.497 mi o loan: € 0.610 mio  
2022: subsidy : € ----- 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
--- 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
--- 
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  200  PROMOTING THE GREENING OF COMMERCIAL FREIGHT TRANSPORT  - FÖRDERUNG 
DER ÖKOLOGISIERUNG DES GEWERBLICHEN GÜTERVERKEHRS, SA.61148 (2021/X)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Promoting the greening of commercial freight transport . 
Förderung der Ökologisierung des gewerblichen Güterverkehrs, SA.61148 (2021/X) . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
Recent period : 1.1.2021 to 31.12.2021, calendar year . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The purchase and leasing of new heavy commercial vehicles (HGV > 11.5 t) equipped with an 
alternative drive (gas (CNG, LPG), electric or hydrogen) is promoted.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Based on Guidelines of the Regional Government of Vorarlberg . 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Additional costs incurred in the acquisition o f the vehicle . These are covered by a lump sum of 
€ 9,000 per vehicle.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
SME's . 
7. Annual amount of the s ubsidy  
2021:  € 0.036 mio  
2022:  € 0.027 mio  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
--- 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
--- 
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  201  PROMOTING THE GREENING OF COMMERCIAL FREIGHT TRANSPORT  - FÖRDERUNG 
DER ÖKOLOGISIERUNG DES GEWERBLICHEN GÜTERVERKEHRS, SA.101432 (2022/X)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Promoting the greening of commercial freight transport . 
Förderung der Ökologisierung des gewerblichen Güterverkehrs, SA.101432 (2022/X) . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
Recent period : 1.1.2022 to 31.12.2022, calendar year . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The purch ase and leasing of new heavy commercial vehicles (HGV > 11.5 t) equipped with an 
alternative drive (gas (CNG, LPG), electric or hydrogen) is promoted.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Based on Guidelines of the Regional Government of Vorarlberg . 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Additional costs incurred in the acquisition of the vehicle . These are covered by a lump sum of 
€ 9,000 per vehicle.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
SME's . 
7. Annual amount of the s ubsidy  
2021:  ---------  
2022:  € 0 
8. Duration of the sub sidy 
--- 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
--- 
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  202  GUIDELINES FOR ENERGY -SAVING MEASURES AND RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES 
FOR SME'S , FÖRDERUNGSRICHTLINIEN ENERGIESPARMAßNAHMEN UND ERNEUERBARE 
ENERGIETRÄGER IN KMU; SA.6 1488 (2021/X)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Guidelines for energy -saving measures and renewable energy sources for SME's, 
Förderungsrichtlinien Energiesparmaßnahmen und erneuerbare Energieträger in KMU ; SA.61488  
(2021/X) . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
Recent period : is from 1.1.2021 to 31.12.2021 . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Supporting SME's in investments in energy -saving measures and in measures to increase the use of 
renewable energy sources . 
4. Background and authority f or the subsidy  
Based on Guidelines of the Regional Government of Vorarlberg . 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Subsidy . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
SME's . 
7. Annual amount of the s ubsidy  
2021:  € 0.239 mio  
2022:  € 0.0 mio  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
--- 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
--- 
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  203  GUIDELINES FOR ENERGY -SAVING MEASURES AND RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES 
FOR SME'S , FÖRDERUNGSRICHTLINIEN ENERGIESPARMAßNAHMEN UND ERNEUERBARE 
ENERGIETRÄGER IN KMU  2022;  SA.10143 3 (2022/X)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Guidelines for energy -saving measures and renewable energy sources for SME's, 
Förderungsrichtlinien Energiesparmaßnahmen und erneuerbare Energieträger in KMU 2022;  
SA.101433 (2022/X) . 
2. Period covered by the notifica tion 
Recent period : is from 1.1.2022 to 31.12.2022 . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Supporting SME's in investments in energy -saving measures and in measures to increase the use of 
renewable energy sources . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Based on Guidelines of the Regional Government of Vorarlberg . 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Subsidy . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
SME's . 
7. Annual amount of the s ubsidy  
2021:  € 0 
2022:  € 0.1826 mio  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
--- 
9. Statistical data per mitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
--- 
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  204  THREE CREDIT LINE AGREEMENTS BETWEEN WIENER STADTWERKE GMBH AND THE 
CITY OF VIENNA (SA.105348)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Three credit line agreements between Wiener Stadtwerke GmbH and the City of Vienna 
(SA.105348).  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2022. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Assuring short -term liquidity of the municipal energy production and supply company Wien Energie 
GmbH to safeguard its participation in energy trading on the European Energy Exchange (EEX) 
against the background of the severe crisis and market turbulences on the European energy market 
following the aggression against Ukraine by Russia.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
National : There is no law implementing the measures . The three loans were concluded on a 
contractual (civil law) -basis (Paragraph 988 of the Allgemeines Bürgerliches Gesetzbuch) with 
authorization of the municipal council of Vienna.  
EU legislation : Article 107 (3) (b) TFEU and the different (amended) versions of Communication 
from the Commission on the Temporary Crisis Framework for State aid measures to support the 
economy following the aggression against Ukraine by Russia.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Three subsidised loans (credit lines).  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
The final beneficiary is Wien Energie GmbH, which is owned by Wiener Stadtwerke GmbH (which in 
turn is owned by the City of Vienna as the sole shareholder).  
The loan amounts are calle d only if necessary . The City of Vienna, as sole owner of Wiener 
Stadtwerke, ensures that the credit lines are used only to address the liquidity needed by Wien 
Energie to provide the financial collateral requested for its trading activities on the EEX.  
7. Amount of the s ubsidy  
 Amount  Granted  Drawdowns  Ended  
Credit line I  700 million  4 August  2022 350 million  on 26 August  2022, 
350 million  on 29 August  2022, 
fully reimbursed on  
2 December  2022 30 April 2023 
Credit line II  2,000  million  31 August  2022 has not been used  30 April 2023 
Credit line III  700 million  29 November  2022 has not been used  30 April 2023 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
See table above.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
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  205  FUNDING OF ELECTRICITY PRODUCTION FROM RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES AND 
ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROGRAMS  
1. Title of the subsidy program me 
Title of subsidy program is "Funding of electricity production from renewable energy sources and 
energy efficiency pro grams ." The notified guidelines comprise green electricity producing 
installations, especially photovoltaics, power storage systems and energy efficiency programs.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
Entry into force of the notified guidelines 2020 was January  1st 2020. Run of validity of the notified 
guidelines "Förderungsrichtlinie 2020 für die Förderung der Erzeugung von Ökostrom und 
Energieeffizienzmaßnahmen und - programmen " is from January  1st 2020 to March  15th 2021.  
Entry into force of the notified guidelines 2021 was March  16th 2021. Run of validity of the notified 
guidelines "Förderungsrichtlinie 2021 für die Förderung der Erzeugung von Ökostrom und 
Energieeffizienzmaßnahmen und - programmen " is from March  16th 2021 to December  31st 2022.  
The reference period for this report ranges from January  1st 2021 to December  31st 2022.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The funding scheme targets the support for electricity production from re newable 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 program.  
The granting of a fun ding shall support new technologies to achieve marketability and provide an 
incentive for the realization of measures that otherwise would not amortized in due time.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Electricity from renewable sources contributes si gnificantly to achieve climate protection and 
environmental goals . A specific legal framework has been set up in Austria to increase the electricity 
production from renewable energy sources, either by funding the feed in of renewable electricity or 
by supp orting 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  
Form of the subsidy is a grant.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
The subsidy is provided to private individuals as well as to companies.  
7. Amount of the s ubsidy  
Total amount budgeted for subsidy is listed in Annex.  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
Duration of the subsidy is unlimited . January  1st 2020 and March  16th 2021 mark the commencement 
of the guidelines.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Detailed information is provided by Annex.  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.1  
 
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  Annex - subsidies 2021-2022 
Bound subsidies from Jan 1st – Dec 31st 2021: 
Photovoltaics:          2.369.784 EUR  
Power storage systems            330.277 EUR  
Electric cargo bikes            488.974 EUR  
Innovative, energy -efficient mobility offers (E -Car sharing)      125.194 EUR  
Totally b ound subsidies from Jan 1st – Dec 31st 2021:    3.314.229 EUR  
Bound subsidies from Jan 1st – Dec 31st 2022: 
Photovoltaics:          4.912.975 EUR  
Power storage systems            610.303 EUR  
Electric cargo bikes            406.665 EUR  
Innovative, energy -efficient mobility offers (E -Car sharing)      337.763 EUR  
Totally bound subsidies from January 1st – December 31st 2022:  6.267.706 EUR  
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  206  SUPPORT OF THE PRODUCTION OF ELECTRICITY FROM RENEWABLE SOURCES  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Support of the producti on of electricity from renewable sources.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
The period covered by the notification includes 2021 and 2022.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The scope of these subsidies is to increase the share of electricity from renewable sources in 
accordance with the principles of Union law . Furthermore the subsidies are intended to ensure 
investment security for existing and future plants of electricity or gas from renewable energy 
sources.  
4. Background and authority for the  subsidy  
The support of electricity from renewable sources 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 Climate Action,  Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and 
Technology.  
2021:  
The legal basis for the support of electricity from renewable sources is the Green Electricity Act 2012 
(Ökostromgesetz 2012).  
The feed -in tariffs are determined through a regulation (for example 
Ökostrom -Einspeisetarifverordnung  2018) for the purchase of electricity from renewable energy 
plants on the basis of contracts to whose conclusion the Clearing and Settlement Agency is obligated.  
2022:  
The legal basis for the support of electricity and gas from renewable energy plants is the Renewables 
Expansion Law (Erneuerbaren -Ausbau -Gesetz).  
The market premiums are determined through a regulation (EAG -Marktprämienverordnung 2022) 
of the Ministe r of Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology for the 
granting of market premiums in accordance with the Renewables Expansion Law.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
2021:  
Green electricity is supported through a feed -in tariff or investme nt grants.  
2022:  
The subsidies consist in a market premium to be paid producers of renewable energy sources either 
via tender or via administrative application or investment grants.  
6. Amount of the s ubsidy  
According to 6 and 7:  
The natural or legal persons e ntitled to the tariff, the market premium or the investment grants are 
the operators of the energy plants . In case of investment grants the natural or legal persons entitled 
are the investors respectively the economical owners of the energy plants.  
Feed-in tariff (2021):  
In principle, the feed -in tariff scheme applies to several renewable energy technologies . Regarding 
biomass and biogas the plant must be officially notified as a "green electricity plant ". G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.1  
 
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  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 Mini ster of Sustainability and 
Tourism . The tariffs are fixed each or each two 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  2021: €ct 8.04 per kWh   
Solar energy  2021: €ct 7.06 per kWh + € 250/kW  peak investment subsidy  
only for PV installations on buildings with capacities over 5 kWp, up to 200 kWp   
Geothermal energy  2021: €ct 7.15 per kWh   
Biogas  Biogas plants:  
• 2021: €ct 15.94 – €ct 18.78 per kWh, depending on the use of biogas or 
biomethane  
Sewage gas plants:  
• 2021: €ct 5.54 per kWh  
Landfill gas plants:  
• 2021: €ct 4.61 per kWh   
Hydro -power  New or revitalised hydro -power plants which have increased their efficiency by at least 
50% 
• 2021: €ct 3.17 – 10.10 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%:  
• 2021: €ct 2.48 – 8.42 per kWh, depending on the amount of electricity fed into 
the grid.   
Biomass  Solid biomass:  
• 2021: €ct 9.90 – 21.34 per kWh  
According to maximum capacity  
• Deduction of 25 – 40% for using biodegradable fraction of waste as input.  
Liquid biomass:  
• 2021: €ct 5.35 per kWh   
Investment grant (2021):  
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 least 15 %. 
• For plants with a maximum capacity of 500 kW, the amount of the investment subsidy 
shall not exceed 35 % of the investment volume immediately needed for the construction 
or revitalisation of the pl ant, with a maximum of € 1750 per kW.  
• For plants with a maximum capacity of 2 MW, the amount of the investment subsidy shall 
not exceed 25 % of the investment volume, with a maximum of €  1250 per kW.  
• For plants with a maximum capacity of 10 MW, the amount o f the investment subsidy shall 
not exceed 15 % of the investment volume, with a maximum of € 650 per kW.  
• For plants with a maximum capacity from 500kW to 2 MW and from 2 MW to 10  MW, the 
amount of the investment volume is calculated via linear interpolation . 
• For plants with a maximum capacity from 10 MW to 20 MW:  
01.01.2021 – 31.12.2021, the amount of the investment subsidy shall not exceed 15 % of the 
investment volume, with a maximum of € 650 per kW and a maximum of € 10.000.000 per plant.  
• The total of all subsidies must not exceed the maximum grant (percentage of the 
environment -related extra investment costs), according to the General block exemption 
Regulation (GBER ; Commission Regulation (EU) 651/2014 of 1 7 June 2014) G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.1  
 
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  PV installations and battery storage systems for PV installations can also be supported through 
investment grants.  
Regarding PV installations the amount of the investment subsidy shall not exceed 30 % of the 
investment volume immediately needed for the PV installation . Moreover the sub sidy must not 
exceed the following additional limits:  
• For PV installations with a maximum capacity of 100 kWp, the amount of the investment 
subsidy shall not exceed a maximum of € 250 per kWp.  
• For PV installations with a capacity of more than 100 kWp and m aximum capacity of 
500 kWp, the amount of the investment subsidy shall not exceed a maximum of €  200 
per kWp. 
• For battery storage with a minimum of 0,5 kWh per kWp  the investment subsidy shall not 
exceed a maximum of €  200 per kWh and a maximum of 50 kWh can be subsidized.  
• The total of all subsidies must not exceed the maximum grant (percentage of the 
environment -related extra investment costs), according to the Gen eral block exemption 
Regulation (GBER ; Commission Regulation (EU) 651/2014 of 1 7 June 2014) 
Investment grant (2022):  
PV installations and battery storage systems for PV installations can be supported through 
investment grants.  
Regarding PV installations th e amount of the investment subsidy shall not exceed 30 % of the 
investment volume immediately needed for the PV installation . Moreover the subsidy must not 
exceed the following additional limits:  
• For PV installations with a maximum capacity of 10 kWp, the a mount of the investment 
subsidy shall not exceed a maximum of € 285 per kWp.  
• For PV installations with a capacity of more than 10 kWp and maximum capacity of 
20 kWp, the amount of the investment subsidy shall not exceed a maximum of €  250 
per kWp. The fund ing applicant must state the funding requirement in euros per kWp in 
the funding application . The funding applications are ranked according to the amount of 
the funding requirement stated in the application, starting with the lowest funding 
requirement per  kWp. 
• For PV installations with a capacity of more than 20 kWp and maximum capacity of 
100 kWp, the amount of the investment subsidy shall not exceed a maximum of €  180 
per kWp. The funding applicant must state the funding requirement in euros per kWp in 
the funding application . The funding applications are ranked according to the amount of 
the funding requirement stated in the application, starting with the lowest funding 
requirement per kWp.  
• For PV installations with a capacity of more than 100 kWp and ma ximum capacity of 
1 MWp, the amount of the investment subsidy shall not exceed a maximum of €  170 
per kWp. The funding applicant must state the funding requirement in euros per kWp in 
the funding application . The funding applications are ranked according t o the amount of 
the funding requirement stated in the application, starting with the lowest funding 
requirement per kWp.  
• For battery storage with a minimum of 0,5 kWh per kWp the investment subsidy shall not 
exceed a maximum of €  200 per kWh and a maximum of 50 kWh can be subsidized.  
• The total of all subsidies must not exceed the maximum grant (percentage of the 
environment -related extra investment costs), according to the General block exemption 
Regulation (GBER ; Commission Regulation (EU) 651/2014 of 1 7 June 2014) 
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 producti on by at least 5 % (maximum capacity of 1 MW)/  3% 
(higher capacity than 1 MW).  
• For plants with a maximum capacity of 100 kW, the amount of the investment subsidy 
shall not exceed 30 % of the investment volume immediately needed for the construction 
or revita lisation of the plant, with a maximum of € 1950 per kW (construction)/ €  2400 
per kW (revitalisation).  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.1  
 
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  • For plants with a maximum capacity from 100 kW to 2 MW, the amount of the investment 
subsidy shall not exceed 30 % of the investment volume, with a maximu m of €  1950 
per kW (construction)/ €  2400 per kW (revitalisation).  
• For plants with a maximum capacity of more than 2 MW to 25 MW, the amount of the 
investment subsidy shall not exceed 30 % of the investment volume, with a maximum of 
€ 1400 per kW (construct ion)/ € 1950 per kW (revitalisation).  
• For plants with a capacity from more than 100 kW to 2 MW, the amount of the investment 
volume is calculated via linear interpolation.  
• The total of all subsidies must not exceed the maximum grant (percentage of the 
environment -related extra investment costs), according to the General block exemption 
Regulation (GBER ; Commission Regulation (EU) 651/2014 of 1 7 June 2014) 
The construction of a wind power plant with a capacity of 20 kW to 1 MW can be supported by an 
investment grant.  
• For wind power plants with a capacity from 20 kW to 100 kW, the amount of the 
investment subsidy shall not exceed a maximum of € 850 per kW.  
• For wind power plants with a capacity of more than 100 kW and maximum capacity of 
1 MW, the amoun t of the investment subsidy shall not exceed a maximum of €  675 
per kW. 
• The total of all subsidies must not exceed the maximum grant (percentage of the 
environment -related extra investment costs), according to the General block exemption 
Regulation (GBER ; Commission Regulation (EU) 651/2014 of 1 7 June 2014) 
The construction of a plant based on biomass with a capacity of up to 50 kW can be supported by 
an investment grant . The amount of the investment subsidy shall not exceed a maximum of €  2400 
per kW . The total of all subsidies must not exceed the maximum grant (percentage of the 
environment -related extra investment costs), according to the General block exemption Regulation 
(GBER ; Commission Regulation (EU) 651/2014 of 1 7 June 2014). 
7. Duration of the subsidy  
Feed-in tariff (2021):  
A given operator of a plant fuelled 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 c oncluded, for 15 years starting on the date on which the green power 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 date on which the green power is being sold to OeMAG.  
Investment grant (2021 and 2022):  
The investment grant shall be paid as soon as the plant has been commissioned at its full capacity 
and th e final report has been submitted and examined.  
Market premium (2022):  
The support from the market premium is limited to 20 years from the start of operation of the plant . 
An exception is provided for the successor premium for biomass and biogas installati ons (until the 
30th year of operation of the plant).  
8. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Supported electricity from renewable source  
2020  
Green electricity  Total support payments  Average feed -in tariff  
€ Ct/kWh  
Small hydro plants  1.455.703.166 kWh  81.001.742,94  5,56 
Other green power plants  8.092.935.425 kWh  905.1 44.300,42  11,18  
Wind 5.590.819.895 kWh  510.399.187,89  9,13 
Solid biomass  1.094.734.177 kWh  136.683.962,49  12,49  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.1  
 
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  Biogas  570.511.368 kWh  99.559.897,35  17,45  
Liquid biomass  133.702 kWh  7.083,92  5,30 
Photovoltaics  826.934.145 kWh  158.053.089,95  19,11  
Sewage and landfill gas  9.728.675 kWh  438.156,30  4,50 
Geothermal  73.464 kWh  2.922,53  3,98 
Total  9.548.638.591 kWh  986.146.043,36  10,33  
 
Supported electricity from renewable source  
2021  
Green electricity  Total support payments  Average feed -in tariff  
€ Ct/kWh  
Small hydro plants  1.093.499.040 kWh  79.232.460,79  7,25 
Other green power plants  7.269.924.545 kWh  833.268.788,31  11,46  
Wind 4.948.045.852 kWh  462.346.421,94  9,34 
Solid biomass  838.554.452 kWh  104.912.332,90  12,51  
Biogas  542.927.181 kWh  96.325.457,82  17,74  
Liquid biomass  15.454 kWh  1.025,56  6,64 
Photovoltaics  933.507.207 kWh  169.185.805,39  18,12  
Sewage and landfill gas  6.843.438 kWh  495.574,05  7,24 
Geothe rmal 30.961 kWh  2.170,66  7,01 
Total  8.363.423.585 kWh  912.501.249,10  10,91  
 
Supported electricity from renewable source  
2022  
Green electricity  Total support payments  Average feed -in tariff  
€ Ct/kWh  
Small hydro plants  486.971.836 kWh  139.491.213,31  28,64  
Other green power plants  2.518.976.405 kWh  526.500.775,73  20,90  
Wind 1.556.901.325 kWh  340.251.812,02  21,85  
Solid biomass  161.992.937 kWh  29.075.887,68  17,95  
Biogas  172.033.413 kWh  31.658.646,81  18,40  
Liquid biomass  0 kWh  0,00  
Photovoltaics  620.129.119 kWh  123.017.935,94  19,84  
Sewage and landfill gas  7.917.455 kWh  2.495.916,53  31,52  
Geothe rmal 2.156 kWh  576,75  26,75  
Total  3.005.948.241 kWh  665.991.989,04  22,16  
 
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  207  TOP-TOURISMUS -IMPULS 2014 -2020 (PROLONGED AND EXPIRED 31ST OF 
MARCH  2023)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
TOP-Tourismus -Impuls 2014 -2020 (Prolonged and expired 31st of March  2023). 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The following points relate exclusively to businesses in the tourism and leisure industry located in 
Austria:  
• Quality improvement  
• Size optimization  
• enhancement of the fin ancial structure  
• Promotion of tourism start -ups and the jobs they create  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
The legal basis for the TOP -Tourismus -Impuls Funding Scheme is a directive issued by the Federal 
Ministry of Labor and Economy (former Federal  Ministry of Agriculture, Regions and Tourism) called 
"Richtlinien der Bundesministerin für Landwirtschaft, Region und Tourismus über den TOP -Tourismus 
Impuls 2014 -2020". 
5. Form of the subsidy  
The forms of subsidy are grants, loans and subsidized interest ra tes. 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
The subsidy is provided to SMEs in the tourism industry following the mechanism determined in the 
directive, depending on eligible credit volume . The maximum eligible credit volume is EUR 5 Mio. 
7. Annual amount of  the subsidy  
2021: 19,24 Mio . EUR 
2022: 24.5 Mio . EUR 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
2021-2022: for subsidies  
2021-2022: in case of subsidized interest rates (10 years)  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
This point does not concern the OeHT.  
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  208  A) GUARANTEES FOR INVESTMENT LOANS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE 
GUARANTEE GUIDELINES OF THE OÖ KGG – SA.64018       
 B) RESTRUCTURING GUARANTEE SCHEME FOR SMALL UNDERTAKINGS IN 
DIFFICULTY IN UPPER AUSTRIA  – SA.40965         
 C) RESTRUCTURING GUARANTEE SCHEME FOR SMALL UNDERTAKINGS IN 
DIFFICULTY IN UPPER AUSTRIA  – SA.64197  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
a) guarantees for investment loans in accordance with the guarantee guidelines of the 
OÖ KGG - SA.64018  
b) Restructuring guar antee scheme for small undertakings in difficulty in Upper Austria  – 
SA.40965  
c) Restructuring guarantee scheme for small undertakings in difficulty in Upper Austria  – 
SA.64197  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose o f the subsidy  
a)  support of Upper Austrian SME's by issuing guarantees to obtain a loan for investments . 
b)and c) : support of Upper Austrian SE's by issuing guarantees to obtain a loan for consolidation 
purposes.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Oberösterreichische Kreditgarantiegesellschaft m.b.H., 4020 Linz, Bethlehemstraße 3 . 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Issue of guarantees for Upper Austrian companies . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
a)  small and medium enterprises (all economic sector s) in Upper Austria, by issuing a 
guarantee for a loan, amount per unit ranging from € 25000 to € 1000000, dependent on the 
amount to be invested . 
b) and c):  small enterprises (all economic sectors except steel production industry) in Upper 
Austria, by iss uing a guarantee for a loan, amount per unit ranging from € 25000 to € 250000, 
dependent on the amount needed for consolidation . 
7. Amount of the s ubsidy  
a)  guarantees for loans from € 25000 to max. € 1000000 per enterprise . 
b) and c) : guarantees for loans from € 25000 to max. € 250000 per enterprise . 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
a)  max. 15 years . 
b) and c) : max. 7 years . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
(a) for the three most recent years for which statistics a re available ; 
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  2022:  guarantees for 4 enterprises, guaranteed loans € 688850, 4 new jobs created by 
investment, 14 jobs ensured . 
2021:  guarantees for 6 enterprises, guaranteed loans € 516700 , 10 new jobs created by 
investment, 12 jobs ensured . 
2020:  guarantees for 8 enterprises, guaranteed loans € 823000, 8 new jobs created by 
investment, 38 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 . 
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  209  TELEVISION FUND  - EU/STATE AID DECISION: SA.60146 AND SA.63495  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Television Fund . 
EU/State aid decision : SA.60146 and SA.63495 . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021 and 2022 . 
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 audio -visual sector in Europe.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
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  
Direct grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Independent producers and production companies with the appropriate professional qualifications 
are eligible to apply for grants.  
The dec isions 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 o n the application and to what extent the requirements according to 
the Guidelines are met.  
7. Annual amount of the s ubsidy  
2021: 13.5 million  EUR 
2022: 13.5 million  EUR 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
Duration : The guideline for providing the subsidies (SA.60146) wer e valid till 14th June 2021. 
Duration : The guideline for providing the subsidies (SA.63495) are valid till 19th January  2023. 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
No data available . 
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  210  NON-COMMERCIAL BROADCASTING FUN D - EU/STATE AID DECISION: SA.54361, 
SA.100332 AND SA.103562  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Non-Commercial Broadcasting Fund . 
EU/State aid decision : SA.54361, SA.100332 and SA.103562 . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021 and 2022 . 
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 p articular, contribute to promoting Austrian culture, Austrian and European 
awareness and the information and education of the population.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
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  
Direct gr ant. 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
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 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. Annual amount of t he subsidy  
2021: 3 million  EUR 
2022: 5 million  EUR 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
Duration : The guidelines for providing the subsidies (SA.54361) are valid till 7th October  2021. 
Duration : The guidelines for providing the subsidies (SA.100332) are valid till 29th July 2022. 
Duration : The guidelines for providing the subsidies (SA.103562) are valid till 31th December  2023. 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
No data available . 
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  211  PRIVATE BROADCASTING FUND  - EU/STATE AID DECI SION: SA.54815 AND 
SA.100330  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Private Broadcasting Fund . 
EU/State aid decision : SA.54815 and SA.100330 . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021 and 2022 . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The Fund is intended 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  particular, 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  
The Austrian Regulatory Authority for Broadcasting and Tele communications (RTR) administers the 
fund. RTR is responsible for investing the funds and awarding grants for the purpose of promoting 
(commercial) private broadcasters.  
Legal provisions : §§ 30- 32 KommAustria Act . 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Direct grant . 
6. To whom  and how the subsidy is provided  
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 and the comment s 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. Annual amount of the s ubsidy  
2021: 20 million  EUR 
2022: 20 million  EUR 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
Duration : The guidelines for providing the subsidies (SA.54815) are valid till 7th October  2021. 
Duration : The guidelines for providing the subsidies (SA.100330) are valid till 31th December  2023. 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
No data available . 
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  212  FUND FOR DIGITALISATION  - EU/STATE AID DECISION N 622/2003  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Fund for Digitalisation . 
EU/State aid decision N 622/2003 . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021 and 2022 . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of 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 renew 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  
The Austrian Regulatory Autho rity for Broadcasting and Telecommunications (RTR) administers the 
fund. RTR is responsible for investing the funds and awarding grants for the purpose of promoting 
digital transmission technologies and digital applications based on European standards in c onnection 
with broadcasting programmes.  
Legal provisions : §§ 21-25 KommAustria Act  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Direct grant . 
The scheme aims at supporting projects in five categories, as outlined in the Guidelines for grant 
allocation:  
I. Pilot projects and resear ch activities regarding the digital transmission of broadcasting  
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 recepti on at an early stage  
V. Subsidies for low -income consumers purchasing terminal equipment  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
The Guidelines for the allocation of funds foresee specific requirements for each funding category . 
Beneficiaries of the measur es I and II will be, inter alia, broadcasters, network operators, equipment 
manufacturers, technology companies or service providers but also research institutes . 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.  
Funds will be allocated following the Guidelines for the allo cation 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.  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.1  
 
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  7. Annual amount of the s ubsidy  
2021: 0.5 million  EUR 
2022: 0.5 million  EUR 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
Date of inception : 1.7.2005 . 
Duration : no deadline fixed . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
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  213  AID FOR DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION OF PUBLISHING  - EU/STATE AID DECISION: 
SA.62555 AND SA.64221  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Aid for digital transformation of publishing . 
EU/State aid decision : SA.62555 and SA.64221 . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021 and 2022 . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Pursuant to Section 33a (1) KOG, the Fund for the Promotion of Digital Transformation is established 
to maintain the diversity of providers and to promote the development and expansion of digital 
offerings in the media landscape of private medi a companies that gear their media content to the 
Austrian audience . The fund is intended to help strengthen media companies and their digital 
offerings and, overall, to reinforce the central role of the media in a modern democratic society.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
The Austrian Regulatory Authority for Broadcasting and Telecommunications (RTR) administers the 
fund. Funding decisions are made by RTR Media 's Managing Director after consultation with the 
review board in accordance with the fund ing objectives . The fund is intended to contribute to 
strengthening media companies and their digital services and reinforce the vital role of media in a 
modern, democratic society.  
Legal provisions : §§ 33a - 33k KommAustria Act  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Direct grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Broadcasters and print media 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 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. Annual a mount of the s ubsidy  
2021: 0 million  EUR 
2022: 54 million  EUR 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
Duration : The guidelines for providing the subsidies (SA.62555) are valid till 31th October  2027. 
Duration : The guidelines for providing the subsidies (SA.64221) are vali d till 30th June 2024. 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
No data available . 
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  214  SA.41100 - SPECIAL GUIDELINES FOR THE PROGRAMME OF AID FOR INNOVATIVE 
COMBINED TRANSPORT FOR 2015 -2020  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
SA.41100 - Special Guidelines for the Programme of Aid for Innovative Combined Transport for 
2015-2020. 
2. Period covered by the notifi cation  
2021-2022.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The scheme was put in place to achieve a modal shift of freight traffic from road to environmentally 
less harmful modes of transport . More specifically, the Guidelines provide financial suppo rt to foster 
private investment in the field of combined transport, in particular by supporting investments in new 
technologies and concepts intended to improve the quality of services offered.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Responsible authority  is the Austrian Federal Ministry of Climate Action, Environment, Energy, 
Mobility, Innovation and Technology.  The legal basis is the "Allgemein e Rahmenrichtlinien für die 
Gewährung von Förderungen aus Bundesmitteln "; 51st Order of the Federal Minister for 
Finance  2004, and the Guidelines.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
The aid takes the form of non -reimbursable subsidies . For all the subsidies, the minimum amount 
to be granted is EUR 8.000 and the maximum is limited to EUR 800 000 pe r project or per beneficiary 
and year.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
The beneficiaries are transport undertakings, as transhipments and logistic companies, forwarding 
agents, port -operators, shipping and railway companies . All EU companies having  registered offices, 
agencies, branches or subsidiaries in Austria are eligible for aid under the scheme.  
Projects are selected taking into account:  
- the degree of innovation of the measure;  
- the achievable modal shift with the avoidance of carbon dioxide;  
- the type of goods to be modally shifted (particularly dangerous goods).  
Aid is granted for three types of measures:  
- Acquisition of innovative technologies and systems to improve combined transport 
systems (For this type of measure the aid intensity is up to  30% of eligible costs).  
- Acquisition of equipment for combined/intermodal transport (For this type of measure the 
aid intensity is up to 30 % of the eligible costs).  
- Feasibility studies (For this type of measure the aid intensity is up to 50 % of the eligibl e 
costs).  
7. Amount of the s ubsidy  
The annual amount budgeted for the programme is 3  million  euro. Projects worth 2,252,362.54 euro 
were approved in the beginning of 2021, being the last jury panel for projects entered under the 
regime of SA.41100 . From this point on no new subsidies were approved . Simultaneously, from  2021 
onwards projects were funded by the successor programme SA.60132 . Existing projects are being 
managed till their respective end dates.  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.1  
 
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  8. Duration of the subsidy  
Duration of the subsidies is individual to the respective projects . Usually the subsidy covers the 
project period of approx. 1 -2 years, after the final payment there is a period of monitoring of usually 
three years.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade e ffects of the subsidy  
According to the evaluation of the implementation of the Special Guidelines for the Programme of 
Aid for Innovative Combined Transport for 2015 -2020, there were several achievements made in 
line with the European transport policy . The programme achieved a shift of road transport to other 
modes of transport of about 38  million  tonnes during the relevant period . The overall cumulated 
shift away from road reached 33  billion  kilometre -tonnes . In the relevant time period, 
365,874  tonnes of carbon dioxide per year were not emitted, while the NOx emissions were reduced 
by 720 tonnes per year.  
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  215  SA.60132 (2021/N) PROLONGATION OF THE PROGRAMME FOR SUPPORT OF 
INVESTMENTS IN COMBINED FREIGHT TRANSPORT  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
SA.60132 (2021/N ) Prolongation of the programme for support of investments in combined freight 
transport . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The scheme was put in place to achieve a modal shift of f reight traffic from road to environmentally 
less harmful modes of transport . More specifically, the Guidelines provide financial support to foster 
private investment in the field of combined transport, in particular by supporting investments in new 
technol ogies and concepts intended to improve the quality of services offered.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Responsible authority is the Austrian Federal Ministry of Climate Action, Environment, Energy, 
Mobility, Innovation and Technology.  The legal b asis is the " Allgemeine Rahmenrichtlinien für die 
Gewährung von Förderungen aus Bundesmitteln "; 51st Order of the Federal Minister for Finance 
2004, and the Guidelines.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
The aid takes the form of non -reimbursable subsidies . For all the s ubsidies, the minimum amount 
to be granted is EUR 10.000 and the maximum is limited to EUR 1.000 000 per project or per 
beneficiary and year.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
The beneficiaries are transport undertakings, as transhipments and logisti c companies, forwarding 
agents, port -operators, shipping and railway companies . All EU companies having registered offices, 
agencies, branches or subsidiaries in Austria are eligible for aid under the scheme.  
Projects are selected taking into account:  
- the degree of innovation of the measure;  
- the achievable modal shift with the avoidance of carbon dioxide;  
- the type of goods to be modally shifted (particularly dangerous goods).  
Aid is granted for three types of measures:  
- Acquisition of innovative technologies and systems to improve combined transport 
systems (For this type of measure the aid intensity is up to 30 % of eligible costs).  
- Acquisition of equipment for combined/intermodal transport (For this type of measure the 
aid intensity is up to 30 % of the eligible costs).  
- Feasibility studies (For this type of measure the aid intensity is up to 50 % of the eligible 
costs).  
- Educational and training measures in the field of intermodal and combines transport up 
to 50% of the eligible costs  
- Reinvestments a nd replacement investments in order to sustain and stimulate existing 
combined transport (with aid intensity up to 25 % of eligible costs)  
7. Amount of the s ubsidy  
The annual amount budgeted for the programme is 4  million  euro. In 2021 total subsidies 
of 2,471 ,148.08 euro were approved, in 2022 total subsidies of 4,667,061.00 euro were approved . 
Due to the growing interest in the programme, the planned budget for 2023 will be increased up 
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  8. Duration of the subsidy  
Duration of the subsidies is in dividual to the respective projects . Usually the subsidy covers the 
project period of approx. 1 -2 years, after the final payment there is a period of monitoring of usually 
three years.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the s ubsidy  
According to the evaluation of the implementation of the Special Guidelines for the Programme of 
Aid for Innovative Combined Transport for 2015 -2020, there were several achievements made in 
line with the European transport policy . The programme achieved a shift of road transport to other 
modes of transport of about 38  million  tonnes during the relevant period . The overall cumulated 
shift away from road reached 33  billion  kilometre -tonnes . In the relevant time period, 
365,874  tonnes of c arbon dioxide per year were not emitted, while the NOx emissions were reduced 
by 720 tonnes per year.  
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  216  GUIDELINE OF THE STYRIAN BUSINESS PROMOTION AGENCY; 
GZ: ABT12 -47334/2014 -9 FROM 26.11.2020 AND GZ: ABT12 -47334/2014 -11 FROM 
03.02.2022 AND GZ: ABT12 -47334/2014 -13 FROM 15.12.2022  - RICHTLINIE FÜR DIE 
STEIRISCHE WIRTSCHAFTSFÖRDERUNG , GZ: ABT12 -47334/2014 -9 VOM 26.11.2020 UND 
GZ: ABT12 -47334/2014 -11 VOM 03.02.2022 UND GZ: ABT12 -47334/2014 -13 VOM 
15.12.2022  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Guideline of the Sty rian Business Promotion Agency ; GZ: ABT12-47334/2014 -9 from 26.11.2020 
and GZ : ABT12-47334/2014 -11 from 03.02.2022 and GZ : ABT12-47334/2014 -13 from 15.12.2022 . 
(Richtlinie für die Steirische Wirtschaftsförderung, GZ : ABT12-47334/2014 -9 vom 26.11.2020 und 
GZ: ABT12-47334/2014 -11 vom 03.02.2022 und GZ : ABT12-47334/2014 -13 vom 15.12.2022)  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The main objective is to support entrepreneurs and enterprises.  
4. Background and au thority for the subsidy  
Steiermärkisches Wirtschaftsförderungsgesetz 2001 (LGBl. 14/2002, i.d.F. 24/2012) . 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Primarily to enterprises in the manufacturing or services sector.  
7. Amount of the s ubsidy  
2021:  
Regional budget  EUR 8,651,289.04  
ERDF funds   EUR 20,442,091.72  
2022:  
Regional budget  EUR 7,289,182.95  
ERDF funds   EUR 14,741,433.04  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
Guideline of the Styrian Business Promotion Agency : 03.07.2014 to 31.12.2024 . 
9. Statistic al data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Statistical data is available under http://www.wibis -steiermark.at  
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  217  A. RICHTLINIE K -REGIO 2014 -2021_SUBS IDY PROGRAM REGIONAL COMPETENCE 
PROJECTS_2020              
 B. RICHTLINIE FÖRDERUNG VON PROJEKTEN AUS F&E IM HEALTH HUB  – 
TIROL _SUBSIDY PROGRAM RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT HEALTH HUB TIROL  
 C. FÖRDERUNG VON PROJEKTEN AUS F&E IM  HEALTH HUB TIROL, MÄRZ 2022  - 
SUBSIDY PROGRAM RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT HEALTH HUB TIROL _MARCH  2022  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
A. Richtlinie K -Regio 2014 -2021_subsidy program regional competence projects_2020  
Case number : SA.59117 . 
B. Richtlinie Förderung von Projekten aus F&E im Health Hu b  
Tirol_subsidy program research and development health hub Tirol . 
Case number : SA.61521  
C. Förderung von Projekten aus F&E im  Health Hub Tirol, März 2022 - subsidy program 
research and development health hub Tirol , March  2022. 
Case number : SA.102887  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022.  
A. 8/October/2020  - 30/June/2021  
B. 10/December/2020  - 30/June/2021  
C. 7/April/2022  - 31/December/2023  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
A. 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 
research and fundamental research.  
B. The Tyrolean Re gional Government supports - through Standortagentur 
Tirol - individual projects in the field of research, development and innovation which are 
related to the regional strength field of health.  
C. Health Hub Tirol is an initiative of the province of Tirol which aims at fostering innovation 
in the fields of life sciences, medical technology, e -health, pharmaceuticals and 
biotechnology, and further strengthening Tirol's image as an internationally recognised 
healthcare region boasting successful companies.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
All subsidy programs are being administrated by Standortagentur Tiro l. 
GmbH.  
A. 
The European Commission has registered this promotion program on October  20, 2020 based on 
the General Block Exemption Regulation (EU) Nr . 651/2014.  
B. 
The European Commission has registered this promotion program on January  26, 2021 based on 
the General Block Exemption Regulation (EU) Nr. 651/2014.  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.1  
 
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  C. 
The European Commission has registered this promotion program on May 6, 2022 based on the  
General Block Exemption Regulation (EU) Nr. 651/2014.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
A./B./C . All subsidies are granted in form of a grant.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
A. 
Beneficiaries are SMEs, large enterprises and at least one research institution per project from the 
technology sector . This subsidy is granted in form of a grant.  
B. 
Beneficiaries are Tirol -based companies with affiliation to Health Hub Tirol that carry out individual 
projects in the field of research, development and inn ovation which are related to the regional 
strength field of health.  
C. 
Health Hub Tirol is geared at research -intensive founders and companies, start -ups and spin -offs 
from universities and colleges, as well as spin -outs from existing companies in the fields of life 
sciences, medical technology, e -health, biotechnology or pharmaceuticals . The applicants' activities 
must have an applied and internationally competitive character.  
7. Amount of the s ubsidy  
A. 
Subsidy per project is limited to the following quo ta 
Basic research:  
Small, medium and large enterprises : 100% 
Industrial research : 
Large enterprises : 65% 
Medium enterprises : 75% 
Small enterprises : 80% 
Experimental development : 
Large enterprises : 40% 
Medium enterprises : 50% 
Small enterprises : 60% 
The gran t can be applied for up to € 900.000, - for the duration of 3 years.  
In 2022 an amount of € 2.349.436,58 was granted.  
In 2021 an amount of € 2.120.896,68 was granted.  
B. 
Subsidy per project is limited to the following quota  
Basic research:  
Small , medium and large enterprises : 100% 
Industrial research : 
Large enterprises : 50% 
Medium enterprises : 60% 
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  Experimental development : 
Large enterprises : 25% 
Medium enterprises : 35% 
Small enterprises : 45% 
The grant can be applied for up to € 800.000, - for the duration of 3 years.  
In 2022 an amount of € 0 was granted.  
In 2021 an amount of € 4.066.811,75 was granted.  
C. 
Subsidy per project is limited to the following quota  
Basic research:  
Small, medium and large enterprises : 100% 
Industrial  research : 
Large enterprises : 50% 
Medium enterprises : 60% 
Small enterprises : 70% 
Experimental development : 
Large enterprises : 25% 
Medium enterprises : 35% 
Small enterprises : 45% 
The grant can be applied for up to € 600.000, - for the duration of 3 years.  
In 2022 an amount of € 0 was granted.  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
A. 
Period of validity of the subsidy is from October  8, 2020 to June 30, 2021.  
B. 
Period of validity of the subsidy is from December  10, 2020 to June 30, 2021.  
C. 
Period of validity of the subsidy is from April 7, 2022 to December  31, 2023.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
A./B./C . No such statistical data available.  
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  218  GUIDELINES CONCERNING THE GRANTING OF NON -REPAYABLE SUBSIDIES TO 
ENTERPRISES IN THE FIELDS OF TRADE AND INDUSTRY ACCORDING TO THE ECONOMIC 
PROMOTION ACT 1994  (AKTIONSRICHTLINIE "INVESTITIONSBEIHILFEN – 
GEWERBE/INDUSTRIE; RAHMENRICHTLINIE FÜR DIE WIRTSCHAFTSFÖRDERUNG DES 
LANDES BURGENLAND ) 2017 -2020 
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Guidelines concerning the granting of non -repayable subsidies to enterprises in the fields of trade 
and industry according to the economic promotion act 1994 ( Aktionsrichtlinie 
"Investitionsbeihilfen - Gewerbe/Industrie ; Rahmenrichtlinie für die Wirtschaftsförderung des 
Landes Burgenland ). 
2. Period covered by the notification  
December  1st 2017 - December  31st 2020. 
(automated notifications S ANI 2 dated December  11th 2017; SA.49795)  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsid y 
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.  
The subsidies are non -repayable grants.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Authority:  
Wirtschaftsagentur Burgenland Gmb H (formerly : WiBuG -Wirtschaft Burgenland GmbH)  
Technologiezentrum  
A-7000 Eisenstadt  
+43 05 9010 – 210 
office@wirtschaftsagentur -burgenland.at  
Based on the "economic promotion act 1994 ( Wirtschaftsförderungsgesetz 1994 – WiföG) " and an 
agreement between Land Burgenland and Wirtschaftsagentur Burgenland GmbH ; 
Wirtschaftsagentur Burgenland GmbH is the authority which is responsible for the implementation 
and execution of Aid Schemes for Tra de & Industry and Tourism.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
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.  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.1  
 
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  7. Annual amount of the s ubsidy  
The annual budget for 2021 : € 5.660.000.00  
The annual budget for 2022 : € 0.00 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
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  
There are no substantial effects on trade . 
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  219  GUIDELINES CONCERNING THE GRANTING OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT 
PROJECTS  (BEIHILFEN FÜR FORSCHUNGS UND ENTWICKLUNGSVORHABEN ) (2015 -2020)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Guidelines concerning the granting of research and development projects (Beihilfen für 
Forschungs - und Entwicklungsvorhaben) . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
July 11th 2015 – December  31st 2020. 
(automated notifications S ANI 2 dated July 10th 2015; SA.42522)  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The aim of the aid scheme is to strengthen the competitiveness of companie s in Burgenland, to 
obtain the maximum of regional economic growth and to create and safeguard employment . 
Simultaneously the aid  scheme shoul d contribute to an important input to increase industrial and 
experimental research, to strengthen innovation activities and to realize and optimize research  
findings.  
The subsidies are non -repayable grants.  
4. Background and authority for the su bsidy 
Authority:  
Wirtschaftsagentur Burgenland Gmb H (formerly : WiBuG -Wirtschaft Burgenland GmbH)  
Technologiezentrum  
A-7000 Eisenstadt  
+43 05 9010 – 210 
office@wirtschaftsagentur -burgenland.at  
Based on the "economic promotion act 1994 ( Wirtschaftsförderungsgesetz 1994 – WiföG) " and an 
agreement between Land Burgenland and Wirtschaftsagentur Burgenland GmbH ; 
Wirtschaftsagentur Burgenland GmbH is the authority which is responsible for the implementation 
and execution of Aid Schemes for Tra de & Industry and Tourism.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
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. Annual amount of the s ubsidy  
The annual budget for 2021 : € 104.000.00  
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  8. Duration of the subsidy  
In general the pro ject 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 th e subsidy  
There are no substantial effects on trade.  
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  220  GUIDELINES CONCERNING THE GRANTING OF NON -REPAYABLE SUBSIDIES TO 
ENTERPRISES IN THE FIELDS OF TRADE AND INDUSTRY ACCORDING TO THE ECONOMIC 
PROMOTION ACT 1994  (AKTIONSRICHTLINIE INVESTITIONSBEIHILFEN – 
GEWERBE/INDUSTRIE; RAHMENRICHTLINIE FÜR DIE WIRTSCHAFTSFÖRDERUNG DES 
LANDES BURGENLAND ) 2021 -2023  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Guidelines concerning the granting of non -repayable subsidies to enterprises in the fields of trade 
and industry according to t he economic promotion act 1994 ( Aktionsrichtlinie 
"Investitionsbeihilfen - Gewerbe/Industrie ; Rahmenrichtlinie für die Wirtschaftsförderung des 
Landes Burgenland) . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
January  1st 2021 - December  31st 2023. 
(automated notifications S ANI 2 dated December  28th 2020; SA.60.746)  
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.  
The subsidies are non -repayable grants.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Authority:  
Wirtschaftsagentur Burgenland Gmb H (formerly : WiBuG -Wirtschaft Burgenland GmbH)  
Technologiezentrum  
A-7000 Eisenstadt  
+43 0 5 9010 – 210 
office@wirtschaftsagentur -burgenland.at  
Based on the "economic promotion act 1994 (Wirtschaftsförderungsgesetz 1994 – WiföG) " and an 
agreement between Land Burgenland and Wirtschaftsagentur Burgenland GmbH ; 
Wirtschaftsagentur Burgenland GmbH i s the authority which is responsible for the implementation 
and execution of Aid Schemes for Trade & Industry and Tourism.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
According to the ÖNACE classification Wirtschaftsagentur 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 
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  7. Annual amount of the s ubsidy  
The annual bu dget for 2021 : € 3.272.000.00  
The annual budget for 2022 : € 14.213.000.00  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
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 standard ized form ; exceptionally formless 
application) . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
There are no substantial effects on trade . 
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  221  GUIDELINES CONCERNING THE GRANTING OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT 
PROJECTS  (BEIHILFEN FÜ R FORSCHUNGS - UND ENTWICKLUNGSVORHABEN ) 
(2021 -2023)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Guidelines concerning the granting of research and development projects (Beihilfen für 
Forschungs - und Entwicklungsvorhaben) . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
January  1st 2021 - December  31st 2023. 
(automated notifications S ANI 2 dated December  28th 2020; SA.60.748)  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The aim of the aid scheme is to strengthen the competitiveness of companie s in Burgenland, to 
obtain the maximum of regional economic growth and to create and safeguard employment . 
Simultaneously the aid scheme shoul d contribute to an important input to increase industrial and 
experimental research, to strengthen innovation activities and to realize and optimize research  
findings.  
The subsidies are non -repayable grants.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Authority:  
Wirtschaftsagentur Burgenland Gmb H (formerly : WiBuG -Wirtschaft Burgenland GmbH)  
Technologiezentrum  
A-7000 Eisenstadt  
+43 05 9010 – 210 
office@wirtschaftsagentur -burgenland.at  
Based on the "economic promotion act 1994 (Wirtschaftsförderungsgesetz 1994 – WiföG) " and an 
agreement between Land Burgenland and Wirtschaftsagentur Burgenland GmbH ; 
Wirtschaftsagentur Burgenland GmbH is the aut hority which is responsible for the implementation 
and execution of Aid Schemes for Trade & Industry and Tourism.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
According to the ÖNACE classification Wirtschaftsagentur offers subsidies i n 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. Annual amount of the s ubsidy  
The annual budget for 2021 : € 240.000.00  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.1  
 
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  The annual budget for 2022: € 351.000.00  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
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  
There are no substantial effects on trade.  
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  222  GUIDELINES CONCERNING THE GRANTING OF PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS  
(AKTIONSRICHTLINIE FÜR DIE FÖRDERUNG VON PHOTOVOLTAIKANLAGEN ) 
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Guidelines concerning the granting of photovoltaic systems (Aktionsrichtlinie für die Förderung von 
Photovoltaikanlagen) . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
December  24th 2020 - December  31st 2021. 
(automated notifications SANI 2 dated December  28th 2020; SA.60.745)  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The aim of the aid scheme is to reduce co2 emissions as well as the exposure of air pollution . 
Furthermore the scheme should accelerate the replacement of fossil ene rgy sources.  
The subsidies are non -repayable grants.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Authority:  
Wirtschaftsagentur Burgenland Gmb H (formerly : WiBuG -Wirtschaft Burgenland GmbH)  
Technologiezentrum  
A-7000 Eisenstadt  
+43 05 9010 – 210 
office@wirtscha ftsagentur -burgenland.at  
Based on the "economic promotion act 1994 (Wirtschaftsförderungsgesetz 1994 – WiföG) " and an 
agreement between Land Burgenland and Wirtschaftsagentur Burgenland GmbH ; 
Wirtschaftsagentur  Burgenland GmbH is the authority which is responsible for the implementation 
and execution of Aid Schemes for Trade & Industry and Tourism.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
According to the ÖNACE  classification Wirtschaftsagentur offers subsidies in following areas/units:  
➢ D - Manufacturing of goods  
➢ F - Building industry  
➢ G - Wholesale and Retail trade  
➢ I - Tourism  
➢ I – Transportation  
➢ K – company related services, consulting  
There is no fixed proporti on 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. Annual amount of the s ubsidy  
The annual budget for 2021 : € 790.000.00  
The annual budget for 2022 : €   0.00 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
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  The date of inception is the day of application (in general standardized form ; exceptionally formless 
application) . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the tr ade effects of the subsidy  
There are no substantial effects on trade . 
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  223  GUIDELINES CONCERNING THE GRANTING OF LOANS, GUARANTEES, EQUITY OR 
NON-REPAYABLE SUBSIDIES TO COMPANIES IN BURGENLAND  (AKTIONSRICHTLINIE 
"MAßNAHMEN DES LANDES BURGENLAND ZUR STÄRKUNG D ER WIRTSCHAFTLICHEN 
ENTWICKLUNG VON BURGENLÄNDISCHEN BETRIEBEN ") 
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Guidelines concerning the granting of loans, guarantees, equity or non -repayable subsidies to 
companies in Burgenland ( Aktionsrichtlinie "Maßnahmen des Landes Burgenland zur Stärkung der 
wirtschaftlichen Entwicklung von burgenländischen Betrieben "). 
Due to Artic le 22 of the Regulation (EU) No 651/2014 the support ad dresses only start -ups. 
2. Period covered by the notification  
January  1st - December  31st 2023. 
(automated notifications S ANI 2 dated December  28th 2020; SA.60.747) . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The aim of the aid scheme is to make it easier for start -ups to access equity and outside capital.  
The subsidies are pr imarily granted in the form of guarantees or equity.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Authority:  
Wirtschaftsagentur Burgenland Gmb H (formerly : WiBuG - Wirtschaft Burgenland GmbH)  
Technologiezentrum  
A-7000 Eisenstadt  
+43 05 9010 – 210 
office@wirtsch aftsagentur -burgenland.at  
Based on the "economic promotion act 1994 (Wirtschaftsförderungsgesetz 1994 – WiföG) " and an 
agreement between Land Burgenland and Wirtschaftsagentur Burgenland GmbH ; 
Wirtschaftsagentur Burgenland GmbH is the authority which is re sponsible for the implementation 
and execution of Aid Schemes for Trade & Industry and Tourism.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Loans, guarantees, equity or non -repayable subsidies . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
According to the ÖNACE  classification Wirtschaftsagentur offers subsidies in following areas/units:  
➢ D - Manufacturing of goods  
➢ F - Building industry  
➢ G - Wholesale and Retail trade  
➢ I - Tourism  
➢ I – Transportation  
➢ K – company related services, consulting  
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. Annual amount of the s ubsidy  
The annual budget for 2021 : € 1.613.610,00  
The annual budget for 2022 : € 1.444.368,00  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.1  
 
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  8. Duration  of the subsidy  
There are no time limits attached to this aid scheme.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
There are no substantial effects on trade . 
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  224  FORSCHUNG/18 –21 - RESEARCH/18 –21 
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
'Forschung/18 – 21' 
'Research/18 – 21' 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Subsidies for research and development projects.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Authority : Municipal council of V ienna.  
National legislation : 
Guideline Forschung/18 – 21' based on enactment of the municipal council of Vienna.  
EU legislation : 
a) Commission Regulation (EC) 651/2014 of 1 7 June 2014 – General Block Exemption 
regulation  (GBER).  
b) Commission Regulation (EC) 1407/2013 of 1 8 December  2013 – De-minimis.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grants . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Subsidies to research and development oriented companies.  
7. Amount of the s ubsidy  
[mil Euro] /[quantity]  2021 2022 
Grantings  0 0 
Number of cases granted  0 0 
Payments  1.492  1.780  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
01 January  2018 until 3 1 December  2021. 
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  225  FORSCHUNG/18 –21+ - RESEARCH/18 –21+ 
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
'Forschung/18 – 21+' 
'Research/18 – 21+' 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Subsidies for research and development projects.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Authority : Municipal council of Vienna.  
National legislation : 
Guideline Forschung/18 – 21+' based on enactment of the municipal council of Vienna.  
EU legislation : 
a) Commission Regulation (EC) 651/2014 of 1 7 June 2014 – General Block Exemption 
regulation  (GBER).  
b) Commission Regulation (EC) 1407/2013 of 1 8 December  2013 – De-minimis.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grants . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Subsidies to research and development oriented companies.  
7. Amount of the s ubsidy  
[mil Euro] /[quantity]  2021 2022 
Grantings  6.055  0 
Number of cases granted  30 0 
Payments  0.496  2.815  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
01 January  2020 until 3 1 December  2021. 
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  226  FORSCHUNG/18 –21+/VERLÄNGERT BIS 23  - RESEARCH/18 –21+/EXT. UNTIL 23  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
'Forschung/18 – 21+/verlängert bis 23 ' 
'Research/18 – 21+/ext. until 23 ' 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Subsidies for research and development projects.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Authority : Municipal council of Vienna.  
National legislation : 
Guideline Forschung/18 – 21+/verlängert bis 23' based on enactment of the municipal council of 
Vienna.  
EU legislation : 
a) Commission Regulation (EC) 651/2014 of 1 7 June 2014 – General Block Exemption 
regulation  (GBER).  
b) Commission Regulation (EC) 1407/2013 of 1 8 December  2013 – De-minimis.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grants . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Subsidies to research and development oriented companies.  
7. Amount of the s ubsidy  
[mil Euro] /[quantity]  2021 2022 
Grantings  0 2.850  
Number of cases granted  0 35 
Payments  0 0 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
01 January  2022 until 3 1 December  2023. 
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  227  INNOVATION/18 – 21 - INNOVATION/18 – 21 
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
"Innovation/18 – 21" 
'Innovation /18 – 21' 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Subsidies for research and development projects.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Authority : Municipal council of Vienna.  
National legislation : 
Guideline Forschung/18 – 21' based on enactment of the municipal council of Vienna.  
EU legislation : 
a) Commission Regulation (EC) 651/2014 of 1 7 June 2014 – General Block Exemption 
regulation  (GBER).  
b) Commission Regulation (EC) 1407/2013 of 1 8 December  2013 – De-minimis.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grants . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Subsidies to research and development oriented companies.  
7. Amount of the s ubsidy  
[mil Euro] /[quantity]  2021 2022 
Grantings  0 0 
Number of cases granted  0 0 
Payments  2.741  0.278  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
01 January  2018 until 3 1 December  2021. 
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  228  INNOVATION/18 –21+ - INNOVATION/18 – 21+ 
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
"Innovation/18 – 21+" 
'Innovation/18 – 21+' 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Subsidies for research and development projects.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Authority : Municipal council of Vienna.  
National legislation : 
Guideline Forschung/18 – 21+' based on enactme nt of the municipal council of Vienna.  
EU legislation : 
a) Commission Regulation (EC) 651/2014 of 1 7 June 2014 – General Block Exemption 
regulation  (GBER).  
b) Commission Regulation (EC) 1407/2013 of 1 8 December  2013 – De-minimis.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grants . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Subsidies to research and development oriented companies.  
7. Amount of the s ubsidy  
[mil Euro] /[quantity]  2021 2022 
Grantings  6.388  1.262  
Number of cases granted  49 12 
Payments  0.886  2.861  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
01 January  2020 until 3 1 December  2022. 
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  229  INNOVATION/18 –21+ VERLÄNGERT BIS 23  - INNOVATION/18 –21+ EXT. UNTIL 23  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
"Innovation/18 – 21+ verlängert bis 23 " 
'Innovation /18 – 21+ ext. until 23 ' 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2022-2023. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Subsidies for research and development projects.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Authority : Municipal council of Vienna.  
National legislation : 
Guideline Forschung/18 – 21+ ext.  until 23' based on enactment of the municipal council of Vienna.  
EU legislation : 
a) Commission Regulation (EC) 651/2014 of 1 7 June 2014 – General Block Exemption 
regulation  (GBER).  
b) Commission Regulation (EC) 1407/2013 of 1 8 December  2013 – De-minimis.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grants . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Subsidies to research and development oriented companies.  
7. Amount of the s ubsidy  
[mil Euro] /[quantity]  2021 2022 
Grantings  0 2.742  
Number of cases granted  0 26 
Payments  0 0.634  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
01 January  2022 until 3 1 December  2023. 
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  230  "SHARED RESEARCH FACILITIES  – STRATEGISCHER AUF - UND AUSBAU VON 
FORSCHUNGSINFRASTRUKTURZENTREN  MIT DEM SCHWERPUNKT DER GEMEINSAMEN 
NUTZUNG DURCH WIRTSCHAFT UND WISSENSCHAFT " 01.12.2014 - 31.12.2015  - SHARED 
RESEARCH FACILITIES' STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT AND EXPANSION OF RESEARCH 
INFRASTRUCTURE CENTERS FOCUSING ON JOINT UTILISATION BY THE SCIENTIFIC AND 
BUSINESS COMMUNITY  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
"Shared Researc h Facilities – Strategischer Auf - und Ausbau von Forschungsinfrastrukturzentren  mit 
dem Schwerpunkt der gemeinsamen Nutzung durch Wirtschaft und Wissenschaft " 
01.12.2014 - 31.12.2015 . 
Shared Research Facilities' Strategic development and expansion of research infrastructure centers 
focusing on joint utilisation by the scientific and business community . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2019-2020. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Establishing internationally visible and competitive research infrastructure centers with pioneering 
thematic research focuses for joint utilisation at various locations in Vienna, developing innovative 
concepts and models for services and utilisat ion. 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Authority : Municipal council of Vienna.  
National legislation : Guideline 'Shared Research Facilities' valid 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 1 7 June 2014 – General Block Exemption 
Regulation  (GBER).  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grants . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Subsidies to consortiums, consisting of at least two partners (companies and in stitutions like 
universities) investing in shared research facility centers in Vienna.  
7. Amount of the s ubsidy  
[mil Euro] /[quantity]  2021 2022 
Grantings  0 0 
Number of cases granted  0 0 
Payments  0 0.342  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
01 December  2014 until 3 1 December  2015. 
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  231  SHARED FACILITIES/18 – 20+ 
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
"Shared Facilities/18 – 20+" 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Setting incentives for investments in high -end equipment and infrastructure dedicated to shared 
use. Main focus is the strengthening of SME.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Authority : Municipal council of Vienna.  
National legislation : Guideline ""Shared Facilities/18 – 20+" valid from 01.01.2020 - 31.12.2020 . 
EU legislation : Commission Regulation (EC) 651/2014 of 1 7 June 2014 – General Block Exemption 
regulation (GBER).  
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.).  
Grants . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Subsidies to Viennese Enterprises for a cooperative investment in high -end equipment and 
infrastructure, first of all to the benefit of the involved SME.  
7. Amount of the s ubsidy  
[mil Euro] /[quantity]  2021 2022 
Grantings  0.418  0 
Number of cases granted  7 0 
Payments  0.136  0.418  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
01.01.2020 - 31.12.2020  
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  232  SHARED FACILITIES/21  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
"Shared Facilities/21 " 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Setting incentives for investments in high -end equipment an d infrastructure dedicated to shared 
use. Main focus is the strengthening of SME.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Authority : Municipal council of Vienna.  
National legislation : Guideline ""Shared Facilities/21 " 
EU legislation : Commission Regulation (EC) 651/2014 of 1 7 June 2014 – General Block Exemption 
regulation (GBER).  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grants . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Subsidies to Viennese Enterprises for a cooperative investment in high -end equipment and 
infrastructure, first of all to the benefit of the involved SME.  
7. Amount of the s ubsidy  
[mil Euro] /[quantity]  2021 2022 
Grantings  0.094  0 
Number of cases granted  1 0 
Payments  0.047  0 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
01.01.2021 - 31.12.2023 . 
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  233  STANDORTINITIATIVE 2015  - LOCATION INITIATIVE 2015  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
"Standortinitiative 2015 " 
'Location initiative 2015'  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022.  
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 establ ishment or in the extension of operational buildings 
in Vienna.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Authority : Municipal council of Vienna.  
National legislation : Guideline 'Location initiative 2015' valid from 1 January  2015 until 
31 December  2017. 
EU legislation : 
a) Commission Regulation (EC) 651/2014 of 1 7 June 2014 – General Block Exemption 
regulation  (GBER).  
b) Commission Regulation (EC) 1407/2013 of 1 8 December  2013 – De-minimis.  
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.).  
Grants . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Subsidies to Viennese SMEs and large enterprises – mainly prod ucers.  
7. Amount of the s ubsidy  
[mil Euro] /[quantity]  2021 2022 
Grantings  0 0 
Number of cases granted  0 0 
Payments  0.657  0 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
01 January  2015 until 3 1 December  2017. 
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  234  STANDORTINITIATIVE 18 -22 - LOCATION INITIATIVE 18 -22 
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
"Standortinitiative 18 -22" 
'Location initiative 18 -22' 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Setting incentives for Viennese SMEs (GBER -Regulation) and large enterprises 
(De-minim is-Regulation) to invest in the estab lishment or in the extension of operational buildings 
in Vienna.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Authority : Municipal council of Vienna.  
National legislation : Guideline 'Location initiative 18 -22' valid from 1 January  2018 until 
31 December  2022. 
EU legislation : 
a) Commission Regulation (EC) 651/2014 of 1 7 June 2014 – General Block Exemption 
regulation  (GBER).  
b) Commission Regulation (EC) 1407/2013 of 1 8 December  2013 – De-minimis.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grants . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Subsidies to Viennese SMEs and large enterprises – mainly producers.  
7. Amount of the s ubsidy  
[mil Euro] /[quantity]  2021 2022 
Grantings  2.026  3.589  
Number of cases granted  11 15 
Payments  0.820  1.755  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
01 January  2018 until 3 1 December  2022. 
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  235  WIENDIGITAL/21  - VIENNA DIGITAL/21  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
"WienDigital/21 " 
"Vienna Digital /21 " 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose o f the subsidy  
Setting incentives for investments in digital technologies in Vienna SME.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Authority : Municipal council of Vienna.  
National legislation : Guideline "WienDigital /21 " 
EU legislation : Commission Regulation (EC) 651/2014 of 1 7 June 2014 – General Block Exemption 
regulation (GBER).  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grants . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Subsidies to Viennese SME.  
7. Amount of the s ubsidy  
[mil Euro] /[quantity]  2021 2022 
Grantings  0.779  0.270  
Number of cases granted  39 15 
Payments  0.047  0.391  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
01.01.2021 - 31.12.2021.  
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  236  WIENDIGITAL/19 – 21 - VIENNA DIGITAL /19 – 21 
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
"WienDigital/19 – 21" 
"Vienna Digital /19 – 21" 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2019-2020. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Setting incentives for investments in digital technologies in Vienna SME.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Authority : Municipal council of Vienna.  
National legislation : Guideline "WienDigital /19 – 21" valid from 01.01.2020 - 31.12.2021 . 
EU legislation : Commission Regulation (EC) 651/2014 of 1 7 June 2014 – General Block Exemption 
regulation (GBER).  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grants . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Subsidies t o Viennese SME.  
7. Amount of the s ubsidy  
[mil Euro] /[quantity]  2021 2022 
Grantings  0.190  0 
Number of cases granted  11 0 
Payments  0.390  0.355  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
01.01.2020 - 31.12.2021.  
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  237   WIENDIGITAL/19 – 21 VERLÄNGERT BIS 23  - VIENNA DIGITAL /19 – 21 EXT. 
UNTIL  23 
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
"WienDigital/19 – 21 verlängert bis 23 " 
"Vienna Digital /19 – 21 ext. until 23 " 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Setting incentives for investments i n digital technologies in Vienna SME.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Authority : Municipal council of Vienna.  
National legislation : Guideline "WienDigital /19 – 21 verlängert bis 23 " 
EU legislation : Commission Regulation (EC) 651/2014 of 1 7 June 2014 – General Block Exemption 
regulation (GBER).  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grants . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Subsidies to Viennese SME.  
7. Amount of the s ubsidy  
[mil Euro] /[quantity]  2021 2022 
Grantings  0.190  0.518  
Number of cases granted  11 31 
Payments  0.390  0.016  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
01.01.2022 - 31.12.2023.  
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  238  INNOVATE4VIENNA II /21 
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
"Innovate4Vienna II /21" 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Subsidies for innovative projects in SME.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Authority : Municipal council of Vienna.  
National legislation : 
Guideline "Innovate4Vienna II /21", based on enactment of the municipal council of Vienna.  
EU legislatio n: 
a) Commission Regulation (EC) 651/2014 of 1 7 June 2014 – General Block Exemption 
regulation  (GBER).  
b) Commission Regulation (EC) 1407/2013 of 1 8 December  2013 – De-minimis.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grants . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Subsidies to innovative SME.  
7. Amount of the s ubsidy  
[mil Euro] /[quantity]  2021 2022 
Grantings  1.278  1.456  
Number of cases granted  13 15 
Payments  0.587  0.930  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
01 April 2021 until 3 1 March  2022. 
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  239  AID FOR THE PROVISION OF CERTAIN (COMBINED) TRANSPORT SERVICES BY RAIL 
IN AUSTRIA [SA. 48390 (2017/N)]  – (2021 ) 
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
The Aid for the provision of certain (combined) transport services by rail in Austria 
[SA. 48390  (2017/N)] has been notified to the Commis sion in June 2017 and has been considered 
to be compatible with the internal market under Article 93 TFEU on 25.10.2017 [C(2017) 7276] . 
This support programme 2018 – 2022 for rail freight transport continues the support programme 
2013-2017 and concerns rai l transport services in the field of single wagonload and combined 
transport (unaccompanied combined transport and rolling highway).  
For the period 1.1.2020 to 31.12.2022 the State aid scheme SA. 48390 was amended by the 
notification SA. 55507, in relation  to the rolling highway in  mountainous regions.  
Furthermore due to the impact of the COVID -19 outbreak on rail freight transport, for the period 
from 1 January  until 3 1 December  2020 COVID -19 – Amendments to the existing aid scheme for 
the provision of rai l freight services in certain forms of production and temporary support for rail 
freight and passenger transport [State Aid SA.57371 (2020/N)] have been notified.  
Concerning the year 2021 further amendments to the existing aid scheme have been notified . The 
state aid numbers SA.60655 (2020/N) and SA.63825 (2021/N) extended the waiver of the 
infrastructure access charges for rail freight and passenger transport.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsi dy 
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 compensat e 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 competition by the road.  
Due to the impact of the COVID -19 outbrea k on rail freight transport, it was necessary to 
complement the existing aid scheme with additional support for the whole rail freight sector to 
prevent losing market shares to road transport . During the period from 1 March  2020 until 
31 December  2021 the rail infrastructure manager was authorised to waive the payment of charges 
for the minimum access package in accordance with Article 2 of Regulation (EU) 2020/1429, which 
was amended by the delegated Regulation (EU) 2021/1061 on 2 8 June 2021. Thus, in addi tion to 
the SWT, UCT and RoLa, i.e. the three forms of transport already supported by the existing aid 
scheme, also conventional wagonload transport (the so -called "block trains ") has been supported.  
Based on Article 2 of Regulation (EU) 2020/1429 as well in order to preserve a stable, reliable and 
sufficient service offer in rail passenger transport, rail operators operating commercial passenger 
services were relieved of the costs associated with the infrastructure access charges during the 
period between 8 October  2020 and 3 1 December  2021. 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
The authority for the subsidy is the Federal Ministry for Climate Action, Environment, Energy, 
Mobility, Innovation and Technology . The national legal basis of the notified aid s cheme are the 
Special Guidelines on aid to certain types of rail freight transport in Austria (title in German : 
"Sonderrichtlinien Beihilfeprogramm für die Erbringung von Schienengüterverkehrsleistungen in 
bestimmten Produktionsformen in Österreich 2018 - 2022") and the General Guidelines on Subsidies 
from State budget (title in German : "Allgemeine Richtlinien für die Gewährung von Förderungen aus 
Bundesmitteln ( ARR 2014), BGBl . II 208/2014 "). G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.1  
 
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  5. Form of the subsidy  
Direct grant and waiver of the infrastructur e access charges . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
The aid could have been applied during the fourth call of the second subsidy programme 
(2018 -2022) for the period from 1.1.2021 to 31.12.2021 by any rail carrier offering or planning to 
offer cargo services in the above mentioned three forms of freight rail transport 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 year 2022 a further call has been made.  
It is a fixed amount per unit but depends also on following criteria:  
In the case of SWT, the aid is computed per 1000 net tonne -kilometre and differentiated by type of 
traffic (domestic transport or import/export) . The aid is also diff erentiated 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 . In the case of cross border SWT 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 w eight 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. Amount of the s ubsidy  
SWT:  for domestic transport  
 (< 100 km)    
  EUR 29.17/ 1000 net tonne -kilometre  
 for domestic transport  
 (> 100 km)    
  EUR 11.28/1000 net tonne -kilometre  
 for import/export  
 (< 100 km)    
  EUR 29.17/1000 net tonne -kilometre  
 for import/export  
 (> 100 km)    
  EUR 6.24/1000 net tonne -kilometre  
UCT: for domestic transport   
  between EUR 16.50 and 73.66 /   
       intermodal transport unit  
 for import/export    
  between EUR 13.70 and 61.82 /   
       intermodal transport unit  
 for transit     
  between EUR 7.80 and 34.44 /    
      intermodal transport unit  
 for transport over mountainous terrain the above stated subsidy -rates increase by  
      
  between EUR 2.16 and 4.32 /    
       intermodal transport unit  
RoLa:  on the Brenner route:  
  Roncafort – Wörgl    
  EUR 94,-/lorry by day  
        EUR 47,-/lorry by night  
  Roncafort – Regensburg   
  EUR 100,-/lorry by day  
        EUR 50,-/lorry by night  
  Brennersee – Regensburg  
  EUR 100,-/lorry by day  
        EUR 50,-/lorry by night  
  Brennersee – Wörgl   
  EUR 94,-/lorry by day  
        EUR 47,-/lorry by night  
 on the Tauern route   
  EUR 81,-/lorry 
 on the Pyhrn -Schober route  
  EUR 77,-/lorry G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.1  
 
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  The maximum total budget over the 5 -year period was EUR 178.4 million  per year (according to the 
study "Calculation of Eligible Costs for the Rail Freight Transport 2016 "; total budget : 
EUR 892 million ). A second study ( "the 2019 study ") subsequently modified the maximum possible 
aid for RoLa to take into account higher ext ernal costs in mountainous regions . Based on the 
2016 and 2019 studies, the 2019 Decision approved an annual aid budget of EUR 188.4 million  as 
of 2020.  
Due to the COVID -19 – Amendments [State Aid SA.60655 (2020/N) and SA.63825 (2021/N)] the 
maximum total budget for 2021 is 307.4  million  [= 150.7 M. aid for  reducing external costs for the 
SWT, UCT and RoLa and 115.7 M. for SWT, UCT and RoLa ( EUR 48.6 million  - aid for rail 
infrastructure use) and block trains ( EUR 67.1 million  - aid for reducing external co sts) as well as 
41 M. for commercial rail passenger services].  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
This subsidy programme runs from 1.1.2018 to 31.12.2022.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of 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.  
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  240  THE AID FOR THE PROVISION OF CERTAIN (COMBINED) TRANSPORT SERVICES  BY 
RAIL IN AUSTRIA [SA. 48390 (2017/N)]  – (2022 ) 
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
The Aid for the provision of certain (combined) transport services by rail in Austria 
[SA. 48390 (2017/N)]  has been notified to the Commission in June 2017 and has been considered 
to be compatible with the internal market under Article 93 TFEU on 25.10.2017 [C(2017) 7276] . 
This support programme 2018 – 2022 for rail freight transport continues the support prog ramme 
2013 – 2017 and concerns rail transport services in the field of single wagonload and combined 
transport (unaccompanied combined transport and rolling highway).  
For the period 1.1.2020 to 31.12.2022 the State aid scheme SA. 48390 was amended by the 
notification SA. 55507, in relation to the rolling highway in  mountainous regions.  
Furthermore due to the impact of the COVID -19 outbreak on rail freight transport, for the period 
from 1 January  until 3 1 December  2020 COVID -19 – Amendments to the existing a id scheme for 
the provision of rail freight services in certain forms of production and temporary support for rail 
freight and passenger transport [State Aid SA.57371 (2020/N)] have been notified.  
Concerning the year 2021 further amendments to the existing  aid scheme have been notified . The 
state aid numbers SA.60655 (2020/N) and SA.63825 (2021/N) extended the waiver of the 
infrastructure access charges for rail freight and passenger transport.  
The existing aid scheme has been notified by state aid SA.10213 2 (2022/N) and 
SA.103636  (2022/N) . SA.102132 (2022/N) extended the waiver of the infrastructure access charges 
for rail freight and passenger transport until 30.06.2022 . SA.103636 (2022/N) concerns the (50 %) 
waiver of the infrastructure access charges for SWT, UCT and RoLa from 1.7.2022 until 31.12.2022.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2022. 
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 additional costs faced by rail transport 
but not by road transport . The aid should affect these forms of freight rail t ransport, which are, due 
to higher production costs, most exposed to competition by the road.  
Due to the impact of the COVID -19 outbreak on rail freight transport, it was necessary to 
complement the existing aid scheme with additional support for the whole  rail freight sector to 
prevent losing market shares to road transport . During the period from 1 March  2020 until 
31 December  2022 the rail infrastructure manager was authorised to waive the payment of charges 
for the minimum access package in accordance w ith Article 2 of Regulation (EU) 2020/1429, which 
was amended by the delegated Regulation (EU) 2021/1061 on 2 8 June 2021 and (EU) 2022/1036 
on 29 June 2022. Thus, in addition to the SWT, UCT and RoLa, i.e. the three forms of transport 
already supported by the existing aid scheme, also conventional wagonload transport (the so -called 
"block trains ") has been supported until 30.06.2022.  
Based on Article 2 of Regulation (EU) 2020/1429 as well in order to preserve a stable, reliable and 
sufficient service offer in rail passenger transport, rail operators operating commercial passenger 
services were relieved of the costs associated with the infrastructure access charges during the 
period between 8 October  2020 and 3 0 June 2022. 
4. Background and authority for the sub sidy 
The authority for the subsidy is the Federal Ministry for Climate Action, Environment, Energy, 
Mobility, 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 (title in German : G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.1  
 
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  "Sonderrichtlinien Beihilfeprogramm für die Erbringung von Schienengüterverkehrsleistungen in 
bestimmten Produktionsformen in Österreich 2018 – 2022") and the General Guidelines on Subsidies 
from State budget (title in German : "Allgemeine Richtlinien für die Gewährung von Förderungen aus 
Bundesmitteln ( ARR 2014), BGBl . II 208/2014 "). 
The national legal basis for the infrastructure manager 's authorisatio n to waive the  payment of 
charges for the minimum access package is the decision of the Federal  Ministry for Climate Action, 
Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and  Technology based on Article 2 of Regulation 
(EU) 2020/1429, as well as the  terms of u se of the rail network 
(Schienennetz -Nutzungsbedingungen ) of ÖBB -Infrastruktur AG.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Direct grant and waiver of the infrastructure access charges . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
The aid for the provision of certain (combined) tra nsport services by rail in Austria could have been 
applied during the fifth call of the second subsidy programme (2018 -2022) for the period from 
1.1.2022 to 31.12.2022 by any rail carrier offering or planning to offer cargo services in the above 
mentioned three forms of freight rail transport 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.  
It is a fixed amount per unit but depends also on following criteria:  
In the case of SWT, the aid is computed per 1000 net tonne -kilometre and differentiated by type of 
traffic (domestic transport or import/export) . The aid is also differentiated by distance (less than 
100 km or more than 100 km) . The aid concernin g 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 . In the case of cross border SWT the distance from or to a 
border cro ssing 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 produ ction 
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.  
In case of the aid concerning the temporary support in the form of  a waiver of the infrastructure 
access charges the rail infrastructure manager ÖBB -Infrastruktur AG bills the infrastructure access 
charges, which are actually not paid by the beneficiaries, but are compensated by the 
Federal  Ministry for Climate Action, E nvironment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology 
pursuant to Article 2(4) of Regulation (EU) 2020/1429.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
SWT:  for domestic transport  
 (< 100 km)    
   EUR 29.17/1000 net tonne -kilometre  
 for domestic transport  
 (> 100 km)    
   EUR 11.28/1000 net tonne -kilometre  
 for import/export  
 (< 100 km)    
  EUR 29.17/1000 net tonne -kilometre  
 for import/export  
 (> 100 km)    
  EUR 6.24/1000 net tonne -kilometre  
UCT: for domestic transport  
  between EUR 16.50 and 73.66 /    
      intermodal transport unit  
 for import/export   
  between EUR 13.70 and 61.82 /    
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   for transit     
   between EUR 7.80 and 34.44 /    
       intermodal transport unit   
 for transport over mountainous terrain the above stated subsidy -rates increase by  
      
   between EUR 2.16 and 4.32 /    
       intermodal transport unit  
RoLa:  on the Brenner route:  
  Roncafort – Wörgl    
   EUR 94,-/lorry by day  
        EUR 47,-/lorry by night  
  Roncafort – Regensburg   
  EUR 100,-/lorry by day  
        EUR 50,-/lorry by night  
  Brennersee – Regensburg  
  EUR 100,-/lorry by day  
        EUR 50,-/lorry by night  
  Brennersee – Wörgl   
  EUR 94,-/lorry by day  
        EUR 47,-/lorry by night  
 on the Tauern route    
   EUR 81,-/lorry 
 on the Pyhrn -Schober route   
   EUR 77,-/lorry 
The maximum total budget over the 5 -year period was EUR 178.4 million  per year (according to the 
study "Calculation of Eli gible Costs for the Rail Freight Transport 2016 "; total budget : 
EUR 892 million ). A second study ( "the 2019 study ") subsequently modified the maximum possible 
aid for RoLa to take into account higher external costs in mountainous regions . Based on the 
2016 and 2019 studies, the 2019 Decision approved an annual aid budget of EUR 188.4 million  as 
of 2020.  
Due to the COVID -19 – Amendments [State Aid SA.102132 (2022/N) and SA.103636 (2022/N)] the 
maximum total budget for 2022 is 285.03  million  [= 150.7 M. aid f or reducing external costs for the 
SWT, UCT and RoLa and 82.15 M. for SWT, UCT and RoLa ( EUR 48.6 million  - aid for rail 
infrastructure use) and block trains ( EUR 33.55 (=67.1 /2) million  - aid for reducing external costs) 
as well as 52.18 M. for commercial  rail passenger services].  
The waiver of the infrastructure access charges for block trains and commercial rail passenger 
services was in force from 1.1.2022 until 30.6.2022.  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
This subsidy programme runs from 1.1.2018 to 31.12.2022.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of 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 a nd production sites . There are no 
statistics available.  
 
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