G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.1  
 
5 November 2019 
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Committee on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures  Original: English  
 
 
  
SUBSIDIES  
NEW AND FULL NOTIFIC ATION PURSUANT TO AR TICLE XVI:1  OF THE  
GATT 1994 AND ARTICL E 25 OF THE AGREEMEN T ON  
SUBSIDIES AND COUNTE RVAILING MEASURES  
EUROPEAN UNION 
Addendum  
The following addendum to the notification of the European Union relates to the subsidy programmes 
of Austria . 
 
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  G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.1  
 
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  TABLE OF CONTENTS  
1   FEDERAL GUIDELIN E "AID FOR QUALIFICA TION OF EMPLOYEES"  ..............................  7 
2   AID SCHEMES FOR DISTRICT HEATING AND  COOLING  
INFRASTRUCTURE AND I NSTALLATIONS AS WELL  AS INVESTMENT  
AID FOR ENERGY  EFFICIENT DISTRICT HEATING AND COOLING  ................................ ..... 7 
3   ERP-PROGRAMME FO R GROWTH AND INNOVAT ION ................................ ....................  9 
4   ERP AGRICULTURE PROGRAMME  ................................ ................................ ...............  10 
5   GUIDELINE OF THE FE DERAL MINISTRY OF FI NANCE FOR  
THE GRANTING OF GUAR ANTEES BY AUSTRIA EC ONOMIC  
SERVICE LTD. PURSUANT TO THE GUAR ANTEE ACT 1977  ................................ ...............  11 
6   GRANTING OF GUAR ANTEES BY AUSTRIA EC ONOMIC  
SERVICE LTD. PURSUAN T TO THE SME PROMOTI ON ACT  ................................ ...............  12 
7   GUIDELINE OF AUS TRIA ECONOMIC SERVIC E LTD. FOR  
SUBSIDIES BY MEANS O F THE NATIONAL TRUST  FOR RESEARCH,  
TECHNOLOGY AND DEVEL OPMENT  ................................ ................................ .................  13 
8   ANCILLARY WAGE C OSTS FOR INNOVATIVE START -UPS ................................ ...........  14 
9   FRONTRUNNER -INIT IATIVE  ................................ ................................ ......................  15 
10   GUIDELINE 2016 FOR SEEDFINANCING  ................................ ................................ .. 16 
11   FUND OF FOUNDER S OF AUSTRIA ECONOMI C SERVICE LTD.  ................................ ... 17 
12   RISK CAPITAL PR EMIUM  ................................ ................................ .........................  18 
13   FILM FUND VIENN A ................................ ................................ ................................ . 20 
14   AUSTRIAN FILM I NSTITUTE  ................................ ................................ ....................  21 
15   STANDARD GUARAN TEES FOR INVESTMENT CREDITS AND CONSOLID ATION 
MEASURES WITHIN THE FRAMEWORK OF THE  GUARANTEE GUIDELINE S 
 OF THE UPPER AUSTRI AN CREDIT GUARANTEEI NG COMPANY LTD  ...............................  22 
16   ENVIRONMENTAL A ID IN AUSTRIA 2017/2 018 ................................ .......................  24 
17   R&R AID SCHEME "COMPANY -SUSTAINING MEASURES"  
FOR SMSS IN CARINTHI A ................................ ................................ ...............................  25 
18   KWF FRAMEWORK G UIDELINE OF JULY 201 5 ................................ ..........................  26 
19   FINANCING GUIDE LINE OF JULY 2015  ................................ ................................ .... 27 
20   EXPANSION OF TH E KWF FRAMEWORK GUID ELINE OF JULY 2015  ..........................  28 
21   ENVIRONMENTAL A ID IN THE REGION OF SALZBURG  ................................ .............  29 
22   GUIDELINES OF T HE STYRIAN BUSINESS PROMOTION AGEN CY .............................  30 
23   VENTURE CAPITAL  PROGRAMME STYRIA  ................................ ................................  31 
24   REVISION AND PR OLONGATION OF THE VE NTURE  
CAPITAL PROGRAMME ST YRIA  ................................ ................................ .......................  33 
25   GUIDELINES FOR THE PROVISION OF GUA RANTEES  
BY CARINTHIA FOR DEF ENSIVE MEASURES  ................................ ................................ ... 34 
26   RECOVERY OF INC OMPATIBLE AID FROM A IRLINES  
RYANAIR, HLX AND TUI FLY CONCERNING AIRPO RT CARINTHIA  ................................ ... 35 
27   INVESTMENT PROG RAMME AIRPORT KLAGEN FURT  ................................ .................  36 
28   GUIDELINES FOR THE PROVISION OF GUA RANTEES  
BY CARINTHIA - NEW C ASES ................................ ................................ ..........................  38 
29   AD HOC SUBSIDIE S FOR TWO CABLE CAR PROJECTS  ................................ ..............  39 
30   RESEARCH AND TE CHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPM ENT  
PROGRAMME SALZBURG  ................................ ................................ ................................  40 G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.1  
 
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  31   COMPANY IGJ GUI DELINES 2014 -2020  ................................ ................................ ... 41 
32   INNOVATION PROG RAMME STYRIA  ................................ ................................ .........  42 
33   DISTRICT HEATIN G IN GRAZ 2018 -2021  ................................ ................................  43 
34   SUBSIDIES FOR I NTENSIFIED ENERGETIC  USE OF BIOMASS  ................................ .. 45 
35   SUBSIDIES FOR E NERGY SAVING MEASURE S  
AND RENEWABLE ENERGY  FOR SME.  ................................ ................................ ..............  46 
36   GRANTS FOR RESE ARCH AND DEVELOPMENT  IN VORARLBERG  ...............................  47 
37   SUBSIDIES FOR R ESEARCH AND DEVELOPM ENT IN VORARLBERG  ..........................  47 
38   SUBSIDIES FOR R &D INFRASTRUCTURE PR OJECTS IN VORARLBERG ......................  48 
39   AID FOR LOCAL S UPPLY IN VORARLBERG  ................................ ...............................  49 
40   SUBSIDIES FOR P HOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS IN VORARLBERG  ................................ ... 50 
41   SUBSIDIES FOR P OWER STORAGE IN VORA RLBERG ................................ ................  51 
42   PROGRAMME FOR T OURISM DEVELOPMENT  
IN VORARLBERG 2014 - 2020  ................................ ................................ ........................  52 
43   PROGRAMME FOR B USINESS DEVELOPMENT IN  
VORARL BERG 2014 - 2020  ................................ ................................ .............................  53 
44   LOCATION INITIA TIVE 2018 - 2022  ................................ ................................ ........  54 
45   LOCATION INITIA TIVE 2015  ................................ ................................ ...................  55 
46   LOCATION INITIA TIVE 2013  ................................ ................................ ...................  56 
47   VIENNA ECONOMIC  STRUCTURE IMPROVEME NT PROGRAMME  ................................  58 
48   RESEARCH 2018 - 2021  ................................ ................................ ...........................  59 
49   INNOVATION 2018  - 2021 ................................ ................................ .......................  60 
50   FIT15PLUS RESEA RCH, INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY  
PROMOTION FOR VIENNA  2015 - 2017  ................................ ................................ ..........  61 
51   ZIT13PLUS TECHN OLOGY AND INNOVATION  PROMOTION  
FOR VIENNA 2013 - 2016 ................................ ................................ ...............................  62 
52   ZIT08PLUS R&D&I  SCHEME CITY OF VIEN NA 2008 -2011  ................................ ........  64 
53   ZIT05PLUS 2005 R&TD&I SCHEME OF VIE NNA 2005 -2008  
SUBPROGRAMME B, VIEN NA SPOTS OF EXCELLEN CE ................................ .....................  65 
54   VIENNA START -UP INITIATIVE  ................................ ................................ ...............  66 
55   SHARED RESEARCH  FACILITIES 2014 - 2015 ................................ ..........................  67 
56   GUIDELINE OF TH E LOWER AUSTRIAN BOR DER REGION COMPANY L TD .................  68 
57   GUIDELINE OF LO WER AUSTRIA FOR DAMA GES CAUSED  
BY NATURAL DISASTERS  2017  ................................ ................................ .......................  70 
58   GUIDELINE OF LO WER AUSTRIA FOR DAMAGE S CAUSED  
BY NATURAL DISASTERS  2018  ................................ ................................ .......................  71 
59   SUPPORT OF ELEC TRICITY FROM RENEWAB LE SOURCES  
AND OF COMBINED HEAT  AND POWER PLANTS 20 17 AND 2018  ................................ .... 72 
60   PROMOTION OF TE CHNOLO GICAL RESEARCH TECHN OLOGY  
DEVELOPMENT AND INNO VATION IN UPPER AUST RIA, 2015 -2021  ...............................  77 
61   AID FOR ECOLOGI CAL MEASURES UNDER T HE WATER   
FRAMEWORK DIRECTIVE FOR ENTERPRISES 2017 /2018  ................................ ...............  78 
62   UPPER AUSTRIAN PROGRAMME TO SUPPORT  ECONOMIC -TECHNICAL  
RESEARCH, TECHNOLOGI C DEVELOPMENT AND INN OVATION  
RESEARCH INSTITUTES  ................................ ................................ ................................ .. 79 G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.1  
 
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  63   UPPER AUSTRIAN PROGRAMME TO SUPPORT  TOURIST  
INFRASTRUCTURE 2015 -2010  ................................ ................................ ........................  80 
64   PROGRAM FOR INN OVATION AND GROWTH O F TOURISM 2020  ..............................  81 
65   UPPER AUSTRIAN PROGRAMME FO R INNOVATION  
AND ECONOMIC GROWTH 2020  ................................ ................................ .....................  82 
66   GUIDELINES ON A ID TO UPPER AUSTRIAN  INDUSTRY  
FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PR OTECTION MEASURES 20 17 AND 2018  ................................ ... 83 
67   EMPTY PIPING FU NDING FOR ULTRAFAST  
OPTICAL FIBRE INTERN ET FTTH/FTTB 2017, 2 018 ................................ ........................  86 
68   SPECIAL GUIDELI NES FOR THE PROGRAMM E OF  
AID FOR INNOVATIVE C OMBINED TRANSPORT 20 08 ................................ .....................  87 
69   SPECIAL GUIDELI NES FOR THE PROGRAMM E OF  
AID FOR INNOVATIVE C OMBINED TRANSPORT 20 15 - 2020  ................................ ..........  88 
70   SPECIAL GUIDELI NES FOR THE PROGRAMM E OF  
AID FOR INNOVATIVE C OMBINED TRANSPORT - TRAINING AID  ................................ ... 90 
71   TYROLEAN DIGITA LIZATION PROMOTION P ROGRAM  ................................ .............  91 
72   TYROLEAN SP ECIAL PROMOTION PROG RAM FOR  
PLANNING ASSOCIATION  12 "PITZTAL"  ................................ ................................ ........  93 
73   TYROLEAN GUIDEL INE FOR THE PROMOTIO N  
OF CULTURE - LIBRARIANSHIP  ................................ ................................ ......................  94 
74   TYROLEAN GUIDEL INE FOR THE PROMOTIO N  
OF CULTURE - ADULT E DUCATION  ................................ ................................ ..................  96 
75   TYROLEAN GUIDEL INE FOR THE PROMOTIO N  
PROGRAM - IMPULSE PA CKAGE - 2017  ................................ ................................ ..........  97 
76   TYROLEAN SPECIA L PROMOTION PROGRAM FOR  
THE REGION NATURA 20 00 ISEL - 2017  ................................ ................................ .........  99 
77   PROMOTION GUIDE LINE REGIONAL DEVELO PMENT  
 TYROL 2014 -2020  ................................ ................................ ................................ ....... 100  
78   REGIONAL ECONOM IC PROGRAM FOR P LANNING  
ASSOCIATION 9 "UPPER  AND SUPERIOR COURT"  2017  ................................ ...............  101  
79   TYROLEAN GUIDEL INE FOR THE PROMOTIO N  
OF CULTURE - PERFORM ING ARTS  ................................ ................................ ...............  103  
80   TYROLEAN GUIDEL INE FOR THE PROMOTIO N  
OF CULTURE - CULTURE  INITIATIVES  ................................ ................................ ..........  104  
81   INDIVIDUAL AID FOR THE RENOVATION A ND  
EXPANSION OF THE FORTRES S KUFSTEIN  ................................ ................................ ... 105  
82   TYROLEAN SPECIA L PROMOTION PROGRAM FOR  
THE REGION NATURA 20 00 ISEL - 2016  ................................ ................................ ....... 107  
83   INDIVIDUAL AID FO R CABLE CAR SILVRETT A  
GALLTÜR COMPANY LTD.  PARTNERSHIP  ................................ ................................ ...... 108  
84   TYROLEAN ECONOM IC DEVELOPMENT PROGR AMME -  
PROMOTION OF ENERGY SAVING MEASURES AND  
RENEWABLE ENERGY SOU RCES  ................................ ................................ ....................  109  
85   TYROLEAN PROMOTION OF PERSONN EL ACCOMMODATION  ................................ .. 111  
86   INFRASTRUCTURE PROMOTION OF THE  
PROVINCE OF TYROL - LOCAL HEATING PLANT  ................................ ............................  112  
87   TYROLEAN SPECIA L PROMOTION PROGRAM LECHTAL - REUTTE  ...........................  113  G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.1  
 
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  88   PROMOTION GUIDE LINE REGIONAL  
DEVELOPMENT TYROL 20 14-2020  ................................ ................................ ................  115  
89   REGIONAL ECONOM IC PROGRAM FOR PLANN ING  
ASSOCIATION 9 "UPPER  AND SUPERIOR COURT"  - 2014  ................................ .............  116  
90   TYROLEAN ECONOMIC PRO MOTION PROGRAM -  
IMPULSE PACKAGE - 2014 ................................ ................................ ...........................  118  
91   LOWER AUSTRIAN AID SCHEME FOR INVES TMENT SUBSIDIES  .............................  119  
92   LOWER AUSTRIAN AID SCHEME FOR RESEA RCH  
DEVELOPMENT AND INNO VATION  ................................ ................................ ...............  120  
93   LOWER AUSTRIAN AID SCHEME FOR BUSIN ESS DEVELOPMENT  ............................  121  
94   LOWER AUSTRIAN AID SCHEME FOR GUARA NTEES  
FOR PARTICIPATION CA PITAL  ................................ ................................ .....................  121  
95   LOWER AUSTRIAN AID SCHEME FOR GUARA NTEES  ................................ ...............  122  
96   LOWER AUSTRIAN AID SCHEME FOR TECHN OLOGY DEVELOPMENT  ......................  123  
97   STRENGTHENING O F INNOVATION FOR AUS TRIAN  
ORGANIZATIONS IN SPE CIFIC ISSUES  ................................ ................................ ........  124  
98   BROADBAND AUSTR IA 2020 ................................ ................................ ..................  125  
99   HUMAN RESOURCES  RTI-GUIDELINE  ................................ ................................ .... 126  
100   GUIDELINES FOR  AID UNDER GENERAL P ROGRAMMES  
OF AUSTRIAN RESEARCH  PROMOTION AGENCY - INDUSTRY  ................................ ....... 127  
101   GUIDELINES FOR  AID UNDER GENERAL P ROGRAMMES  
OF AUSTRIAN RESEARCH  PROMOTION AGENCY - SME ................................ .................  128  
102   BROADBAND AUST RIA 2020 - DUCT EMPT Y PIPE  ................................ ................  129  
103   GUIDELINES FOR  AID UNDER GENERAL P ROGRAMME S  
OF AUSTRIAN RESEARCH  PROMOTION AGENCY - OFFENSIVE  ................................ ...... 130  
104   STRENGTHENING COOPERATIVE FRAMEWOR KS  
BETWEEN SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY  ................................ ................................ .............  131  
105   REIMBURSEMENT OF PREVIOUSLY PAID E NERGY TAXES  ................................ .... 132  
106   DIVERSIFICATIO N OF AGRICULTURA L HOLDINGS BY ENERGY   
FROM RENEWABLE SOURC ES WITHIN THE FRAMEW ORK OF  
THE AUSTRIAN RURAL D EVELOPMENT PROGRAMME  2014 -2020  ................................ .. 134  
107   DIVERSIFICATIO N TO NON -AGRICULTURA L ACTIVITIES WITHIN  
 THE FRAMEWORK OF TH E AUSTRIAN RURAL DEV ELOPMENT  
PROGRAMME 2014 - 2020 ................................ ................................ ............................  135  
108   PROCESSING, MA RKETING AND DEVELOPM ENT OF AGRICULTURAL  
PRODUCTS INTO NON -AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS WITHIN  
THE FRAMEWORK OF THE  AUSTRIAN RURAL DEVE LOPMENT  
PROGRAMME 2014 -2020  ................................ ................................ ..............................  136  
109   PHOTOVOLTAICS IN THE AGRICULTURAL SECTOR WITHIN  
THE FRAMEWORK OF THE  AUSTRIAN RURAL DEVE LOPMENT  
 PROGRAMME 2014 -2020  ................................ ................................ .............................  137  
110   INVESTMENTS IN  RENEWABLE ENERGY WI THIN THE FRAMEWORK O F THE 
AUSTRIAN RURAL DEVEL OPMENT PROGRAMME 201 4-2020  ................................ .........  138  
111   PROGRAMME TO P ROMOTE THE DEVELOPME NT OF PRIVATE  
 RAILWAY SIDINGS AND  THE TRANSHIPMENT SY STEMS IN  
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT ATION  ................................ ................................ .................  139  
112   AID SCHEME OF THE EQUIPMENT OF RAI L VEHICLES  
 WITH ETCS LEVEL 2 - 2017  ................................ ................................ .........................  140  G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.1  
 
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  113   AID SCHEME FOR  THE EQUIPMENT OF RA IL VEHICLES  
WITH ETCS LEVEL 2 20 18................................ ................................ .............................  142  
114   AID FOR THE PROVISION OF CERTAIN TRANSPORT   
SERVICES BY RAIL IN AUSTRIA 2017  ................................ ................................ ..........  143  
115   AID FOR THE PR OVISION OF CERTAIN ( COMBINED)  
TRANSPORT SERVICES B Y RAIL IN AUSTRIA (2 018)  ................................ ...................  145  
116   GUIDELINES OF THE LOWER AUSTRIAN B ORDER  
REGION COMPANY LTD.  ................................ ................................ ...............................  147  
117   GUIDELINES OF ECOPLUS FOR REGIONAL  INVESTMENT  
PROJECTS AND REGIONA L INFRASTRUCTURE PRO MOTION IN LOWER AUST RIA .........  149  
118   INVESTMENT FOR  GROWTH AND JOBS  
OBJECTIVE 2014 -2020  ................................ ................................ ................................ . 151  
119   LOWER AUSTRIAN  SOCIETY FOR THE FUN DING  
 AND SUPPORT OF SHOP PING IN TOWN AND CIT Y CENTERS  ................................ ....... 152  
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  1  FEDERAL GUIDELINE "AID FOR QUALIFICATIO N OF EMPLOYEES " 
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
Aid scheme – Federal Guideline "Aid for Qualification of Employees ". 
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed cale ndar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2017; 2018.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Training aid . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legis lation under 
which it is granted)  
Labour Market Service on behalf and for the account of the Republic of Austria; §34 Law for Labour 
Market Service . 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
Grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provide d (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined)  
Subsidies are provided to enterprises in all sectors according to the conditions laid down in the 
above mentioned aid scheme "QBN". 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
Annual amount:  
2017:  EUR  7,307,128.75 . 
2018:  EUR  7,625,519.62 . 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attache d to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Date of inception: 2015 . 
At present: no time limit . 
2  AID SCHEMES FOR DIST RICT HEATING AND COO LING INFRASTRUCTURE AND 
INSTALLATIONS AS WEL L AS INVESTMENT AID FOR ENERGY EFFICIENT  DISTRICT 
HEATING AND COOLING  
1. Title of the subsidy program, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
SA.38249 aid scheme for district heating and cooling infrastructure and cooling installations (AT)  
and SA.44136 Investment aid for energy efficient district he ating and cooling (Art. 46) . G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.1  
 
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  2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2017; 2018 . 
Expenditures  2017:  EUR  11.999 million  (Thereof EUR 1.41 million  SA.44136; EUR 10.59 million  
SA.38249) . 
Expenditures 2018 :  EUR  11.405 million . (Thereof EUR 9.46 million . SA.44136; EUR 1.94 million  
SA.38249) . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Environmental protection and energy saving . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted).  
Federal Ministry of Science, Research and Economy (BMWFW), since 8.1.2018: Federal Ministry for 
Sustainability and Tourism (BMNT), WKLG . 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
Direct grant for investments . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what m echanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined)  
Energy supply companies; 35% /50% of eligible investment costs . 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted  for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
Average subsidy per unit:  
2017:  EUR  0.66 million . 
2018:  EUR  1.16 million . 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
One-time non -refundable investment grant . 
9. Statistical data permitting a n assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
includ e statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s)  
a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available  
b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy  
Not applicable.  G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.1  
 
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  3  ERP-PROGRAMME FOR GR OWTH AND INNOVATION  
1. Title of  the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
ERP-Programme for Growth and Innovation, (registered SA.50703) and preceding schemes . 
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2017; 2018 . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Investment aid to SME, regional invest ment aid and aid for research and development projects to 
support growth and innovation . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Austria Economic Service /ERP-Fund. 
ERP-Fund-Act 1962; state aid scheme (as mentioned above) . 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
Soft loan, grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctu ating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined)  
• Beneficiaries: producers and service providers;  
• mechanism of granting: application via intermediary bank; decision by independent 
commission;  
• fluctuating amount per unit, determined by: assessment crit eria of the corresponding aid 
scheme and limits according to EU state aid rules.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per uni t in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
Average loan per unit:  EUR 1.676.193, 56 (gross grant equivalent :  EUR  20.903) . 
Average grant per unit:  EUR 336.841 . 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
State Aid Scheme, current version from 2018 until 2020 . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s)  
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  b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy  
Not available . 
4  ERP AGRICULTURE PROG RAMME  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
ERP-Agriculture Programme (registered SA.47496) and preceding scheme . 
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end date s of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2017; 2018 . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Aid to SME /improving processing and marketing of agricultural products . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislatio n under 
which it is granted)  
Austrian Economic Service /ERP-Fund, ERP -Fund-Act 1962, state aid scheme (as mentioned above) . 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
Soft loan . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producer s, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined)  
• Beneficiaries: enterprises processing and marketing agricultural products;  
• mechanism of granting: application via intermediar y bank; decision by independent 
commission;  
• fluctuating amount per unit, determined by: assessment criteria of the corresponding aid 
scheme and limits according to EU state aid rules.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amou nt or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is no t possible, a full explanation  
Average loan per unit:  EUR 589.244 (gross grant equivalent :  EUR  7.273) . 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
State Aid Scheme, current version from 20 17 to 2020 . G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.1  
 
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  9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s)  
a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available  
b) For a previous representative year, which, wh ere possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy  
Not available  
5  GUIDELINE OF THE FEDE RAL MINISTRY OF FINA NCE FOR THE GRANTING  OF 
GUARANTEES BY AUSTRI A ECONOMIC SERVICE LTD . PURSUANT TO THE GUARANTEE ACT 
1977  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
aws-Guarantees Guideline, Guideline by the Federal Ministry of Finance for the Granting of 
Guarantees by Austria Economic Service Ltd. pursuant to the Guarantee Act 1977 (registered 
SA.50021) and preceding scheme . 
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fi scal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2017; 2018 . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Regional, SME, R&D&I as well as environmental aid /support to project financing . 
4. Background and authorit y for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
Austria Economic Service Ltd. /Federal Law on Guarantees . 
Guidelines by Federal Ministry of Finance . 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
Guarantee . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined)  
• Beneficiaries: all kind of enterprises or companies;  
• mecha nism of granting: application via intermediary bank; decision by management 
board;  
• fluctuating amount per unit, determined by: financing needs, project assessment and 
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  7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not p ossible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previo us year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
Average guarantee per unit :  EUR  1.993.165 (gross grant equivalent :  EUR  141.072) . 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
State Aid  Scheme, current version from 2017 to 2019 . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant a nd/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s)  
a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available  
b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy  
Not available . 
6  GRANTING OF GUARANTE ES BY AUSTRIA ECONOMIC SERVICE LTD . PURSUANT TO THE 
SME PROMOTION ACT  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsid y 
Granting of Guarantees by Austria Economic Service Ltd. pursuant to the SME Promotion Act.  
Guideline by BMWFW (registered SA.50022) . 
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specifi ed 
2017; 2018. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
SME, innovation and regional investment aid /promotion of Young Entrepreneurs and SME . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is gran ted) 
Austria Economic Service Ltd. /Federal Law on SME -Promotion . 
Guidelines by Federal Ministry of Science, Research and Economy  
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
Guarantee . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to p roducers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined)  
• Beneficiaries: small and medium sized companies/SME, all economic sectors, excluding 
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  • mechanism of granting: a pplication via intermediary bank; decision by the management 
board;  
• fluctuating amount per unit, determined by: financing needs, project assessment and 
limits according to EU state aid rules.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the to tal amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or bot h) is not possible, a full explanation  
Average guarantee per unit :  EUR  354.367 (gross grant equivalent :  EUR  28.554) . 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
State Aid Scheme, current version from 2017 to 2020 . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or det erminable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s)  
a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available  
b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy  
Not available . 
7  GUIDELINE OF AUSTRIA  ECONOMIC SERVICE LT D. FOR SU BSIDIES BY MEANS OF THE 
NATIONAL TRUST FOR R ESEARCH, TECHNOLOGY AND DEVELOPMENT  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
Guideline of Austria Economic Service Ltd. for Subsidies by Means of the Nati onal Trust for Research, 
Technology and Development  (registered SA.50023) and preceding scheme . 
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter ca se, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2017; 2018. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Support to R&D and innovation projects . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation unde r 
which it is granted)  
Austria Economic Service Ltd./Federal Law establishing an R&D foundation . 
Guidelines for project financing by Austria Wirtschaftsservice (aws) . 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
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  6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined)  
• Beneficiaries: enterprises, qualifying for specific R&D and innovation programmes . 
• mechanism of granting: Individual applications;  
• fluctuating amount per unit, determined by: project assessment and EU state aid rules for 
R&D and innovation . 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanati on 
Average grant per unit :  EUR  40.267 . 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement.  
State Aid Scheme, current version from 2018 to 2021 . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable  that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s)  
a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available  
b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible  and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy  
Not available . 
8  ANCILLARY WAGE COSTS  FOR INNOVATIVE STAR T-UPS 
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief descri ption or identification of the subsidy  
Ancillary Wage Costs for Innovative Start -ups, Special Guidelines BMWFW and bmvit (registered 
SA.47828) . 
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently com pleted calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2017; 2018. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Aid for start -ups/support to innovative start -ups, compensation of ancillary wage costs. 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
Austria Economic Service Ltd./Guidelines by Federal Ministry of Digital and Economic Affairs and 
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  5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
Grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the l atter, how 
determined)  
• Beneficiaries: start -ups; 
• mechanism of granting: Individual applications;  
• fluctuating amount per unit, determined by: project evaluation and wage costs for 
additional employees . 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possibl e, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous yea r, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
Average grant per unit :  EUR  69.766 . 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
State Aid Scheme, current version from 2017 to 2020 . 
9. Statisti cal data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that su ch information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s)  
a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available  
b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy  
Not available . 
9  FRONTRUNNER -INITIATI VE 
1. Title of the subsidy progr amme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
Frontrunner -Initiative, Special Guideline by BMVIT (registered SA.49927)  and preceding scheme . 
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2017; 2018 . 
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 . G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.1  
 
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  4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
Austria Economic Service Ltd. /Guidelines by Federal Ministry for Transport, Innovation and  
Technology . 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
Grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter,  how 
determined)  
• Beneficiaries: enterprises, qualifying by leadership in specific fields of technology or 
innovation;  
• mechanism of granting: Individual applications;  
• fluctuating amount per unit, determined by: project assessment and EU state aid rules for 
investment and/or R&D and innovation . 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of  per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
Average grant per unit :  EUR  349.020 . 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, includin g date of 
inception/commencement  
State Aid Scheme, current version from 2018 to 2020 . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s)  
a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available  
b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsi dy 
 Not available . 
10  GUIDELINE 2016 FOR S EEDFINANCING  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
Seedfinancing -Guideline 2016, Programme for Granting Aid to the foundation and Establishment of 
Innovativ e Enterprises, Guidelines by BMDW and bmvit  (registered SA.47096) . 
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates o f 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2017; 2018.  G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.1  
 
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  3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Aid for start -ups/support to rapidly growing innovative start -ups and high -tech companies 
(gazelles) . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including ident ification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
Austria Economic Service Ltd. /Federal Law on Research & Technology . 
Guidelines by Federal Ministry of Digital and Economic Affairs and Federal Ministry of Transport, 
Innovation and Technology . 
5. Form of  the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
Grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined)  
• Beneficiaries: start -ups or young high -tech companies;  
• mechanism of granting: Individual applications;  
• fluctuating amount per unit, determined by: recommendation of an independent 
international board, project evaluation and financial needs . 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by t he 
notification, for the  previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
Average grant per unit :  EUR  262.521 . 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
State Aid Scheme, current version from 2016 to 2020 . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant an d/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s)  
a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available  
b) For a previous  representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy  
Not available . 
11  FUND OF FOUNDERS OF AUSTRIA ECONOMIC SER VICE LTD.  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
Fund of Founders of Austria Economic Service Ltd., investment in participation (registered 
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  2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2017; 2018.  
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 (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
Funds managed by aws Gründerfonds, based on EC guidelines for risk finance . 
5. Form of the subsidy (i .e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
Risk capital . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined)  
• Beneficiari es: small and medium enterprises;  
• mechanism of granting: individual applications;  
• fluctuating amount per unit, determined by: due diligence assessment . 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted  for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
Average amount of risk capital (public share) per unit: 363.747 . 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
State Aid Scheme, current version from 2013 to 2020 . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such inform ation 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s)  
a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available  
b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy  
Not available . 
12  RISK CAPITAL PREMIUM  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
Risk Capital Premium, Special Guideline of BMWFW (registered SA.48840) . G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.1  
 
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  2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end da tes of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2017; 2018.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Subsidy connected to the provision of risk capital to SME, based on EC guidelines for risk finance . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including id entification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
Austria Economic Service Ltd. /Federal Law on Research & Technology . 
Grant scheme by Federal Ministry of Digital and Economic Affairs . 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
Grant to business angels /providers of risk capital . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined)  
• Beneficiaries:  business angels, indirectly small and medium enterprises;  
• mechanism of granting: individual applications;  
• fluctuating amount per unit, determined by: due diligence assessment, amount of risk 
capital provided . 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is no t possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the pre vious year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
Average grant per unit :  EUR  17.089 . 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
State Aid Scheme, 2018 . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable  that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s)  
a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available  
b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy  
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  13  FILM FUND VIENNA  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identificati on of the subsidy  
Filmfonds Wien (Vienna Film Fund) . 
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal y ear should be specified  
2017; 2018 . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Culture/Film . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
Regional law by the City of Vienna on foundati ons and funds (only German text available) : 
http://www.wien.gv.at/recht/landesrecht -wien/rechtsvorschriften/html/i1400000.htm . 
Overview of the Vienna Film Fun d (in English):  
http://www.filmfonds -wien.at/en/funding/overview . 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
Grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to prod ucers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined)  
Film producers, distributors and filmmakers. The grant/subsidy is determined either by a jury or a 
cultural test. The amo unt is fluctuating determined by the overall costs of the project.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previ ous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the prev ious year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
Annual amount decided by the Vienna City Council 2017 :  EUR  10,6 million.  
Annual amount decided by the Vienna City Council 2018 :  EUR  10,5 million.  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Until expiry of GBER II in 2020 . G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.1  
 
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  9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of t he trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of p roduction, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s)  
a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available  
b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year pre ceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy  
Due to its marginal scope, the annual amount of funding does not disturb competition and trade 
between member states.  
14  AUSTRIAN FILM INSTIT UTE 
1. Title of the subsidy prog ramme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
AUSTRIAN FILM INSTITUTE . 
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter  case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2017/2018.  
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 cultural 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 film to ensure its domestic and international success. It is a legal entity und er 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 (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
Film Prom otion Act, version from 27.11.2014/ (FILM FUNDING ACT) . 
Long title: Federal Law of 25. November 1980 on Aid to the Austrian Film . 
StF: BGBl. Nr. 557/1980 (NR: GP XV RV 277 AB 544 S. 51. BR: AB 2225 S. 403) . 
Förderungsrichtlinien Jänner  2017/Funding Guideli nes January 2017 . 
Förderungsrichtlinien Jänner  2018/Funding Guidelines January 2018 . 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
• Non-repayable contributions ; 
• Conditionally repayable contributions ; 
• Non-repayable grant ; 
• Non-repayable gran t; 
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  • conditionally repayable loan . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined ) 
Writers, directors, film producers, distributors and associations, subsidy determined by a committee, 
fluctuating amount determined by costs of project/measur e. 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amou nt 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full ex planation  
Annual overall -budget EUR 20 million , average subsidy generally about 30% of the production costs . 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement.  
Current guidelines (January 2019) un til otherwise decided by the Supervisory Board . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, releva nt and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s)  
a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available  
Tätigkeit sberichte  2018 (available April 2019), 2017, 2015 /Annual Reports 2018 (available 
April 2019), 2017, 2016, 2015 and previous years . 
Filmwirtschaftsberichte  2018 (facts + figures 2017), 2017, 2016 ff. /Film Industry Report 2018 
(facts  + figures 2017), 2017, 2 016 and previous years . 
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  
15  STANDARD GUARANTEES FOR INVESTMENT CREDITS A ND CONSOLIDATION 
MEASURES WITHIN THE FRAMEWORK OF THE GUA RANTEE GUIDELINES OF  THE UPPER 
AUSTRIAN CREDIT GUAR ANTEEING COMPANY LTD  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
a) Standard  Guarantees for Investment Credits within the Framework of the Guarantee 
Guidelines of the Upper Austrian Credit Guaranteeing Company Ltd. – SA.40964 . 
b) Consolidation Measures within the Framework of the Guarantee Guidelines of the Upper 
Austrian Credit Guar anteeing Company Ltd. – SA.40965 . 
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specif ied 
2017 and 2018 . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
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  Support of Upper Austrian SE's by issuing guarantees to obtain a loan for consolidation purposes.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
a) and b): Upper Austrian Credit Guaranteeing Company Ltd., 4020 Linz, Bethlehemstraße 3 . 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax  concession, etc.)  
a) and b): issue of guarantees for Upper Austrian companies . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, h ow 
determined)  
a) Small and medium enterprises (all economic sectors) in Upper Austria, by issuing a 
guarantee for a loan, amount per unit ranging from EUR 25.000 to EUR 1.000.000, 
dependent on the amount to be invested . 
b) Small enterprises (all economic sector s except steel production industry) in Upper Austria, 
by issuing a guarantee for a loan, amount per unit ranging from EUR 25.000 to 
EUR 250.000, dependent on the amount needed for consolidation . 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the  total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
a) Guarantees for loans from EUR 25.000 to max. EUR 1.000.000 per enterprise . 
b) Guarantees for loans from EUR 25.000 to max. EUR 250.000 per enterprise . 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
a) Max. 15 years . 
b) Max. 7 years . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s)  
a) For the three most recent years for wh ich statistics are available  
Our data refer exclusively to companies in the category trading.  
2018:   guarantees for 5 enterprises, guaranteed loans EUR 552.000, 6 new jobs created by 
investment, 9 jobs ensured . 
2017:   guarantees for 7 enterprises, guarante ed loans EUR 1.050.000, 9 new jobs created by 
investment, 25 jobs ensured . 
2016:   guarantees for 14 enterprises, guaranteed loans EUR 1.741.500, 16 new jobs created by 
investment, 25 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 . G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.1  
 
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  16  ENVIRONMENTAL AID IN  AUSTRIA 2017/2018  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
Environmental support under the Austrian Environmental Support Act for industrial environmental 
protection measures . 
2. Period covered by the notification.  The period  to be covered by the  notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or  fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal  year should be specified  
2017; 2018 . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Support of environmental protection measures (all branches) . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
Authority in charge of granting the subsidy: Federal Ministry for Sustainability and Tourism . 
Legal background: Law on Federal Aid for Environmental Protection 1993, Federal Sheet Edition 
No. 185/93 (last amendment Federal Law Sheet I. No. 58/2017); Guidelines on the Aid to industry 
for environmental protection measures (website) . 
5. Form of the subs idy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
Grants for investment  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determine d) 
Subsidies are provided especially to enterprises for environmental protection measures with respect 
to the environmental benefit.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy ( indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
Subsidy per unit: up  to 35 % of the environmentally relevant volume of investment . 
Average subsidy of 2017: 14,3 % of the environmentally relevant volume of investment . 
Average subsidy of 2018: 13,1 % of the environmentally relevant volume of investment . 
8. Duration of the subsi dy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
• N 530/2001: 6.11.2001 . 
• N 350/2005: 13.9.2005 . 
• N 418/2007: 21.9.2007 . 
• X814/09: 01.10.2009 . 
• SA.41223: 20.02.2015 . 
• SA.41250: 20.02.2015 . 
Actual guidelines: Duration end 31.12.2020 . 
Duration: acc. Community  guidelines on State aid for environmental protection . G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.1  
 
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  9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement  of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s)  
a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available  
b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsid y 
Not available . 
17  R&R AID SCHEME "COMPANY -SUSTAINING M EASURES " FOR SMS S IN CARINTHIA  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
- 
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the not ification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2017; 2018 . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Restructuring and support of SMEs in diff iculties . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
• Act on the state aid of the economy in Carinthia ( "Kärntner Wirtschaftsförderungsgesetzes ") 
"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 (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
Direct grant, Loan/ Repayable advances, and Subsidised services . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to expor ters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined)  
On the basis of the Economic Assistance Funds Act and the Guideline for Granting Aid . 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not po ssible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previou s year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
Annual amount of subsidy budgeted : 
2017 EUR  0.00. 
2018 EUR 290,000.00 . 
Total  EUR 290,000.00 . G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.1  
 
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  8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
From 01.01.2015 to 31.12.2020 . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determ inable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s)  
It is considered that this subsidy has a minimal effect on trade.  
a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available  
SARI-System . 
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  
18  KWF FRAMEW ORK GUIDELINE OF JUL Y 2015  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
- 
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2017; 2018 . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Modernisation of business, improvement of tourism, specialisation and Improvement packages for 
business . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
Commission Regulation (EU) N°651/2014 of 17 June 2014 declaring certain categories of aid 
compatible with th e internal market in application of Articles 107 and 108 of the Treaty; Commission 
Regulation (EU) N° 1407/2013 of 18 December 2013 on the application of Articles 107 and 108 of 
the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union to de minimis aid; Act on the state aid of the 
economy in Carinthia ( "Kärntner Wirtschaftsförderungsgesetzes "), LGBl. Nr. 6 | 1993 . 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
Direct grant/ Interest rate subsidy, Loan/ Repayable advances,  participations . 
6. To whom a nd how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined)  
On the basis of the Economic Assistance Funds Act and the Guideline for Gr anting Aid . G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.1  
 
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  7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy informat ion (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
Annual amount of subsidy budgeted : 
2017:  EUR  18,145,083.76  
2018:  EUR  21,303,534.88  
Total : EUR  39,448,618.64 . 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or  any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
From 01.07.2015 to 30.06.2021 . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the ju dgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s)  
It is conside red that this subsidy has a minimal effect on trade.  
a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available : 
SARI-System . 
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  
19  FINANCING GUIDELINE OF JULY 2015  
1. Title of the subsidy programme,  if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
- 
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2017; 2018 . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Financing of promising projects through a special risk -sharing model.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislat ion under 
which it is granted)  
Commission Regulation (EU) N°651/2014 of 17 June 2014 declaring certain categories of aid 
compatible with the internal market in application of Articles 107 and 108 of the Treaty; Commission 
Regulation (EU) N° 1407/2013 of 18  December 2013 on the application of Articles 107 and 108 of 
the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union to de minimis aid; Act on the state aid of the 
economy in Carinthia ( "Kärntner Wirtschaftsförderungsgesetzes "), LGBl. Nr. 6 | 1993 . 
5. Form of the  subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
Loan/ Repayable advances, participations . G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.1  
 
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  6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined)  
On the basis of the Economic Assistance Funds Act and the Guideline for Granting Aid  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possi ble, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
Annual amount of subsidy budgeted : 
2017:   EUR 1,680,000.00 . 
2018:  EUR  742,500.00 . 
Total : EUR 2,422,500.00 . 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
From 01.07.2015 to 30.06.2021 . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s)  
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 . 
b) For a pre vious 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   
20  EXPANSION OF THE KWF  FRAMEWORK GUIDELINE  OF JULY 2015  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
- 
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2017; 2018 . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Modification of SA.42435. Modernisation, improvement, specialisation and innovation for all 
economic sectors . 
4. Background and authority for  the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
Commission Regulation (EU) N°651/2014 of 17 June 2014 declaring certain categories of aid 
compatible with the internal market in application of Articles 107 and 108 of the  Treaty; Commission 
Regulation (EU) N° 1407/2013 of 18 December 2013 on the application of Articles 107 and 108 of G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.1  
 
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  the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union to de minimis  aid; Act on the state aid of the 
economy in Carinthia ( "Kärntner Wirtschaft sförderungsgesetzes "), LGBl. Nr. 6 | 1993 . 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
Direct grant/Interest rate subsidy, Loan/Repayable advances, participations . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined)  
On the basis of the Economic Assistance Funds Act and the Guideline for Granting Aid in tourism . 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases wher e this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification,  for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
Annual amount of subsidy budgeted : 
2017 EUR  0.00. 
2018 EUR 2,547,422.51 . 
Total  EUR 2,547,422.51 . 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
From 01.01.2018 to 30.06.2021 . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, re levant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s)  
It is considered that this subsidy has a minimal effect on trade.  
a) For th e three most recent years for which statistics are available  
SARI-System . 
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   
21  ENVIRONMENTAL AID IN  THE REGION OF SALZB URG  
1. Title of the subsi dy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
Guideline for Environmental Aid by the Region of Salzburg for Environmental Aid . 
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the  
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2017; 2018 . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The subsidy Programme aims the reduction of CO2-emissions and energy efficiency.  G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.1  
 
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  4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
Regional government of Salzburg, registration SA.40438, since 5.1.2015 . 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
Grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined)  
Private households and compani es; depending on the amount of reduced CO2 -emissions; partly 
de minimis . 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the  previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
No own mechanism. Top -up to the federal subsidies, partly up to the possible amo unt according to 
European rules.  
Total annual amount budgeted  EUR 1.000.000 . 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
11/05/2015 to 31/12/2020 . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment o f the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics o f production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s)  
a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available  
b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy   
22  GUIDELINES OF THE ST YRIAN BUSINESS PROMO TION AGENCY  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
Guidelines of the Styrian Business Promotion Agency in its current version . 
Richtlinie für die Steirische Wirtschaftsförderung 2014 -2020, GZ: ABT12 -47334/2014 -4 vom 
12.05.2016 . 
Richtlinie für die Steirische Wirtschaftsförderung 2014 -2020, GZ: ABT12 -47334/2014 -6 vom 
22.03.2018 . 
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be spec ified 
2017; 2018. G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.1  
 
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  3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The main objective is to support entrepreneurs and enterprises.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
Styrian Econom ic Promotion Act 2001 (LGBl. 14/2002, i.d.F. 24/2012) . 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
Grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or f luctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined)  
Primarily to enterprises in the manufacturing or services sector . 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicati ng, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
2017:  
Regional budget:  EUR 1,247,328.03 . 
ERDF /EAFRD -funds:  EUR 7,770,554.03 . 
2018:   
regional budget:  EUR 14,700,666.22 . 
ERDF /EAFRD -funds:  EUR 14,377,451.39 . 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
23.07.2014 to 31.12.2020 . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is  desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s)  
a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available  
b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy  
Statistical data is available under http://www.wibis -steiermark.at . 
23  VENTURE CAPITAL PROG RAMME STYRIA  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
Revised and prolonged version of the venture capital programme provided b y the province of Styria.  G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.1  
 
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  2. Period covered by the notification.  The period to be covered by the  notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or  fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal  year should be specified  
2017; 2018. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The main objective is to support small enterprises (less than 10 employees) in the seed phase 
(foundation must be less than 3 years ago) by providing them with risk capital.  
4. Background and authority f or the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
Decision of the regional government: "Beschluss der Steiermärkischen Landesregierung 
GZ FA14C  17-33/02 -77". 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
Risk capital . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined)  
Risk Capital can be provided to innovative small e nterprises in the seed phase (foundation must be 
less than 3 years ago) in the manufacturing or services sector.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possi ble, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
Year 2017  2018  
Number of Units  0 0 
Amount/unit  EUR 0,00 EUR 0,00 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
08.10.2007  – 31.12.2020 . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specifi c 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to  the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the 
extent possible,  relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such  information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports  and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s)  
a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are  available  
b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and  meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or pr eceding the last major change 
in the subsidy  
Study concerning Risk Capital in Austria : 
http://docs.wixstatic.com/ugd/9156b9_00916daac4ae48adbac3285c4b6e7865.pdf . 
Styrian economic statistics : http://www.wibis -steiermark.at . G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.1  
 
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  24  REVISION AND PROLONG ATION OF THE VENTURE  CAPITAL PROGRAMME S TYRIA  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
Revised and prolonged version of the venture capital programme provided by t he province of Styria.  
2. Period covered by the notification.  The period to be covered by the  notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or  fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal  year should be specified  
2017; 2018. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The main objective is to support small enterprises (less than 10 employees) in the seed phase 
(foundation must be less than 3 years ago) by providing them with risk capital.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
Decision of the regional government: "Beschluss der Steiermärkischen Landesregierung 
GZ FA14C  17-33/02 -77". 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
Risk capital . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined)  
Risk Capital can be provided to innovative small ente rprises in the seed phase (foundation must be 
less than 3 years ago) in the manufacturing or services sector.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible , the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
Year 2017  2018  
Number of Units  0 0 
Amount/unit  EUR 0,00 EUR 0,00 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
08.10.2007  – 31.12.2020 . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specifi c 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to  the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the 
extent possible,       relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such  information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports  and exp orts of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s)  
a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are  available  
b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and  meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy  G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.1  
 
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  Study concerning Risk Capital in Austria : 
http://docs.wixstatic.com/ugd/9156b9_00916daac4ae48adbac3285c4b6e7865.pdf . 
Styrian economic statistics : 
http://www.wibis -steiermark.at . 
25  GUIDELINES FOR THE P ROVISION OF GUARANTE ES BY CARINTHIA FOR DEFENSIVE 
MEASURES  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
"Guidelines for the provision of guarantees by Carinthia for de fensive measures " or "Richtlinie für 
die Übernahme von Bürgschaften durch das Land Kärnten für Defensivmaßnahmen ". 
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal yea r. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2013 and 2014 (period for the award of guarantees). At the end of 2017 all guarantees are expired.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
This program of action p ursues the target to promote little and middle companies with development 
potential – that are in difficulties – with the possibility to grant a guarantee. Restructuring firms in 
difficulties.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identificat ion of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
Decision of the Carinthian state parliament (Landtag) from 27.09.2012 (51. session) and the 
Carinthian government (Landesregierung) from 11.09.2012 at the recommendation of the 
supervisory committee of the Carinthian Restructuring Company Ltd.  
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
Guarantee . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating am ount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined)  
Target group are so -called SMEs (little and middle companies) that operate in the sector 
manufacturing industry, industry and tourism. The company headquarter has to be located in 
Carinthia. The companies have to form a scheme and to take action that pursue the target of 
restructuring (compatibility with the rules of the Carinthian Economic Promotion Act).  
Further the company has to employ 15 full -time equivalents (25 in the region Klagenfurt am 
Wörthersee and V illach), SMEs in the touristic sector are also eligible for grants if they employ less 
staff. The guarantees of Carinthia shield only economic incentives. The rate of the guarantee has to 
be determined individually (maximum 80%).  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in ca ses where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
Decision of the Carinthian state parliament (Landtag) from 27.09.2012:  
Guarantees at the maximum of EUR 2.5 million  from 10.10.2012 till 31.12.2014 with a maximum of 
EUR 0.5 million in the year 2012 and respectively EUR 1 million in the years 2013 and 2014. In G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.1  
 
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  individual cases with a guarantee of more than EUR 1 million.  The Carinthian state parliament takes 
the decision (that guarantee is not to be added on the maximum value s of the year).  No new 
guarantees in the years 2017 and 2018.  
26  RECOVERY OF INCOMPAT IBLE AID FROM AIRLIN ES RYANAIR, HLX AND TUIFLY 
CONCERNING AIRPORT C ARINTHIA  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
Recovery of incompatible aid from airlines Ryanair, HLX and TUIfly concerning Airport Carinthia . 
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
The incompatible aid was initially granted in the years 2002 -2009.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Recovery Decision by the European Commission concerning Austria/Kä rnten Airport . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted).  
Decision of the European Commission from 11.11.2016; Subject: The Commission found that certain 
airport services and marketing agreements concluded between the operator und owner of the 
Carinthian Airport located in Klagenfurt/Austria Charinthian Airport Operating Company Ltd. and 
airlines Ryanair, HLX and TUIFly gave the latter an undue advantage, which cannot be justified under 
EU state aid rules, and have these illegal subsidies to be recovered.  
The European Commission decided in this case that airport services and marketing agreements 
concluded with Ryanair, TUIfly and HLX could not, when they were concluded, have been expected  
to generate more revenues than additional costs. As no profit -driven airport manager would have 
concluded such loss -making agreements, they amount to state aid to the airlines. Moreover, the 
agreements simply reduce the operating costs of the airlines, wi thout 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, ba ck to Austria.  
In coordination with the European Commission the amount of amount of the illegal subsidies with 
interests to January 31st, 2018 was calculated. For Ryanair the amount with interests is around 
EUR 2 million , for TUIfly/HLX around EUR 11.2 million. In accordance with the European Commission 
these amounts were, based on an escrow agreement between the airlines and the Austrian province 
of Carinthia, paid into an escrow account (blocked account). Due to the decision in these cases set 
by the Euro pean 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.  
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
The European Commission decided in this  case that airport services and marketing agreements 
concluded with Ryanair, TUIfly and HLX could not, when they were concluded, have been expected 
to generate more revenues than additional costs. As no profit -driven airport manager would have 
concluded su ch loss -making agreements, they amount to state aid to the airlines. Moreover, the 
agreements simply reduce the operating costs of the airlines, without contributing to common 
transport objectives. These agreements therefore distort competition in the Sing le Market in breach 
of EU state aid rules, and so have to be recovered (see also point 4.).  G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.1  
 
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  6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if t he latter, how 
determined)  
To airlines as described in point 4. and 5.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the p revious 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
In coordination with the European Commission the amount of amount of the illegal s ubsidies with 
interests to January 31st, 2018 was calculated. For Ryanair the amount with interests is around 
EUR 2 million , for TUIfly/HLX around EUR 11.2 million . 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
The recovery concerns the period 2002 -2009.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s)  
a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available  
Not available . 
b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy  
Not available . 
27  INVESTMENT PROGRAMME  AIRPORT KLAGENFURT  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
Investment Programme Carinthia Airport . 
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
The "Investment Programme Carinthia Airport " was initially planned for the period 2016 -2019. A 
final settlement of the subsi dy, due to possible delays in parts of the planned investments or other 
circumstances, shall be provided latest by the end of 2022.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Modernisation of Carinthia Airport in the Austrian province of Carinthia in t he years 2016 -2019 to 
ensure the safe and secure operation of the airport, as well as its sustainable development.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
Decision of the European Com mission from 6.11.2015 – Subject: State aid SA.40433 (2015/N) – 
Austria. Investment Programme Carinthia Airport, Klagenfurt . G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.1  
 
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  The Carinthia Airport located in the city of Klagenfurt is owned and operated by Carinthian Airport 
Operating Company Ltd. KFBG -shares were at the time of the above mentioned decision owned by 
the Carinthia Holding, a Unit of the Region 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% 
(Carinthia Holding  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 million to be 
paid in several instalments for the investment programme in the p eriod 2016 -2019 with planned 
investments of EUR 26,342 million of which EUR 24.296 million are eligible costs. Of that overall 
project, complete refurbishment of the runway is the largest single investment, and were the most 
part of this investment underta ken in 2016, the rest in 2017. The costs of this investments including 
cost before 2016 are at around EUR 12.5 million . 
The subsidy is granted by the Federal State of Carinthia (80%) and the Municipality of Klagenfurt 
(20%).  
Based on decisions of general p rinciple, enacted by the Federal State of Carinthia and the 
Municipality of Klagenfurt and the decision form the European Commission the government of the 
Federal State of Carinthia (decision from 23.2.2016) and the Carinthian State parliament (Landtag; 
decision from 7.4.2016) granted based on an updated investment programme a concrete public 
support of EUR 10.56 million . The Municipality of Klagenfurt granted EUR 2.64 million , in total 
EUR 13.2 million . 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
The decision of the European Commission allows the subsidy in form of grants. The Federal State of 
Carinthia and the Municipality of Klagenfurt decided to give a part of the public support in form of 
grants and the other part as subordina ted loans.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined)  
As described above the subsidy is provided to the KFBG  and to be to be paid in several instalments 
based on the realization of the investment programme.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the avera ge subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
Based on the concrete investments following amounts we re paid so far by the Federal State of 
Carinthia to KFBG:  
EUR 4.745 million  (subordinated loan) . 
EUR 1.055 million (subordinated loan) . 
EUR 1.454 million (grant) . 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
incept ion/commencement  
The investment programme was initially planned for the years 2016 -2019. The payment of the 
subsidy was initially generally planned in the years 2016 -2018.  
A final settlement of the subsidy, due to possible delays in parts of the planned in vestments or other 
circumstances, shall be provided latest by the end of 2022.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable  that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s)  G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.1  
 
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  a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available  
Not available . 
b) For a previous representative year, which,  where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy  
Not available . 
28  GUIDELINES FOR THE P ROVISION OF GUARANTE ES BY CARINTHIA - NEW CASES  
1. Title of the subsidy pr ogramme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
"Guidelines for the provision of guarantees of Carinthia for defensive measures (new cases) " or 
"Richtlinie für die Übernahme von Bürgschaften durch das Land Kärnten für Defensivma ßnahmen " 
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2015 and 2020 (period for the award of guarantees). To the date no guarantees awarded (because  
of no decision of the Carinthian state parliament).  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
This program of action pursues the target to promote little and middle compa nies with development 
potential – that are in difficulties – with the possibility to grant a guarantee. Restructuring firms in 
difficulties.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
Decision of the Carinthian government (Landesregierung) from 16.12.2014 at the recommendation 
of the supervisory committee of the Carinthian Restructuring Company Ltd.  
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
Guarantee . 
6. To whom and how t he subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined)  
Target group are so called SMEs (little and middle companies) that operate in the sector 
manufacturing industry, industry and tourism. The company headquarter has to be located in 
Carinthia. The companies have to form a scheme and to take action that pursue the target of 
restructuring (compatibility with the rules of the Carinthian Econ omic Promotion Act).  
Further the company has to employ 15 full -time equivalents (25 in the region Klagenfurt am 
Wörthersee and Villach), SMEs in the touristic sector are also eligible for grants if they employ less 
staff. The guarantees of Carinthia shield  only economic incentives. The rate of the guarantee has to 
be determined individually (maximum 80%).  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the av erage subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
Decision of the Carinthian government (Landesregier ung) from 16.12.2014.  G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.1  
 
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  To date no decision of the Carinthian state parliament (Landtag):  
Guarantees at the maximum of EUR 1 million  per year. To the date (2017 and 2018) no guarantees 
awarded.  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
01.01.2015 till 31.12.2020 (period for the award of guarantees).  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is lef t to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s)  
a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available  
Not available . 
b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change  
in the subsidy  
Not available . 
29  AD HOC SUBSIDIES FOR  TWO CABLE CAR PROJE CTS 
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
Ad-hoc-subsidies for the following projects:  
"Construction of an 8 -person gondola lift" Silver  jet 1 "including winter tourism infrastructure ";  
"Salzburg, "Schönbühelbahn ", construction of a detachable 8 -person chairlift including winter 
tourism infrastructure ". 
2. Period covered by the notification.  The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2017; 2018.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The purpose of these subsidies is to s upport the investing SMEs for the above mentioned projects, 
which are important for the economic development of less developed regions in Salzburg.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is gran ted) 
Region of Salzburg, represented by the Department for economy, tourism and municipalities, EC -
registration -no SA.48715 and SA.52799 . 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
Grant.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the later, how 
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  An ad -hoc-subsidy can be granted for projects, which are important for the development of less 
developed regions of Salzburg.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsidy  information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
Average subsidy per unit in 2017 :  EUR  1.200.000, (just one case - SA.48715) . 
Average subsidy per unit in 2018 :  EUR  1.020.000, (jus t one case - SA.52799) . 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
SA.48715: from 13.07.2017 to 30.9.2020 (according to the subsidy contract) . 
SA.52799: from 10.12.2018 to 30.6.2021 (accord ing to the subsidy contract) . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determin able, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s)  
a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available  
b) For a previous representati ve year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy  
30  RESEARCH AND TECHNOL OGICAL DEVELOPMENT P ROGRAMME SALZBURG  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, i f relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
Funding programme for strengthening research and technological development (R&D -
cooperation 's); SA.48529 . 
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification sho uld be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2017; 2018.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The objective of the subsidy programme is to strengthen the research competence within both, 
regional research organizations and regional SMEs, as well as to optimize the cooperation among 
regional SMEs and regional research organizations, particularly in key areas defined in the WISS 
2025 (Science a nd Innovation Strategy Salzburg 2025). Optimizing knowledge 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 (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
Region of Salzburg, represented by the Department for economy, tourism and municipalities, EC -
registrat ion no. SA.48529 . 
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  The subsidies are provided as grants.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctua ting amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined).  
Beneficiaries of the subsidies are research organizations that carry out cooperative research projects 
within non -economic activities in cooperation with regional SME in fields of basic and industrial 
research. Any company may participate as a partner in such projects. In order to avoid cross -
subsidisation of economic activities, SME neither receive public funding from the local authority, nor 
any part of the public funding provided to the research organ ization. Instead, SMS have to contribute 
a cash and in -kind amount of up to 25% of the total costs. Nevertheless, participating SMEs may 
obtain an indirect economic benefit. In such cases, the participation of SMEs will fall under 
Article  107 (1) of the Tr eaty 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 fundin g regulations 
of GBER.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsi dy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
In 2017 the amount of EUR 285.300, - of public funding was approved as indirect state aid, according 
to GBER and to the subsidy programme (just one case).  
There were no approvals of indirect state aid in 2018.  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, in cluding date of 
inception/commencement  
1.6.2017 – 31.12.2020; the duration of such cooperative projects varies from 6 to roughly 
24 months (in some cases the duration of such projects may last longer than 24 months).  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessme nt of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statisti cs of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s)  
a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available  
b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest y ear preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy  
31  COMPANY IGJ GUIDELIN ES 2014 -2020  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
Company IGJ -Guidelines 2014 – 2020. 
2. Period covered by the notification.  The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2017; 2018.  
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  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 Economic S ervice Ltd. (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 (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
Region of Salzburg, represented by the Department for economy, tourism and municipalities, EC -
registration no. SA.43407 (2015/X) . 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
Grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the later, how 
determined)  
The subsidy programme supports projec ts 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 subsidy programme supports also other projects of SMEs, which are important fo r the economic 
development especially for less developed regions in Salzburg. Most of the grants are provided as 
fluctuating amounts per unit/project within the limits permitted by the "IGJ-Guideline " or the aid 
law. The fluctuating grant per unit is measu red after the contribution to reach the goals of the above 
mentioned EU -Programme or the "IGJ-Guideline ". 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, th e average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
Average subsidy per unit in 2017 :  EUR   36.936, -. 
Average subsidy per unit in 2018 :  EUR   27.946, -. 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
From 1.10.2015 to 31.12.2020 . 
32  INNOVATION PROGRAMME  STYRIA  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
Innovation Programme Styria . 
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In th e latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
Till 31 .12.2020 . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Improvement of touristic infrastructure and creation of touristic leading projects . G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.1  
 
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  4. Background and authority for t he subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
Decision by the Regional Government Styria of 7.7.2008 and Notification to the European 
Commission X482/2009 (temporary registration numbers XS 16/2007, XS 185/2008) . 
Prolon gation 7.12.2015 SA.43799 (2015/X) . 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.).  
Grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined)  
Tourism companies (hotels, restaurants,); direct grant /interest rate subsidy . 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if  possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation.  
2017:  EUR  1,121.300, -. 
2018:  EUR 1,121.300, -. 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
7.12.2015 – 31.12.2020 . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and sc ope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidiz ed product(s) 
or sector(s)  
a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available  
b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the las t major change 
in the subsidy  
33  DISTRICT HEATING IN GRAZ 2018 -2021  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
Expansion of district heating in the city of Graz, east, south, west and north 2018 -2021. 
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2017; 2018.  
3. Policy obj ective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Expansion of the share of renewable energy . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.1  
 
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  Resolution of the Styrian government, Austria; investment aid for district heating according to article 
46 COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) No 651/2014 of 17 June 2014, declaring certain categories of 
aid compatible with the internal market in application of Articles 107 and 108 of the Treaty . 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., gr ant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
Grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined)  
Energy Graz Ltd., Partner ship, producer and provider of the local district heating; annual amount for 
a duration of 4 years . 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the aver age subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation.  
The annual amount budgeted for that subsidy is  1.104 .250,00 million  euros ; the total amount comes 
to 4.417.000, 00 million euros.  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement.  
2018 – 2021. 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade  effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of productio n, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s)  
a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available  
b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding t he introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy  
Subsidies are used for expansion of district heating in the city of Graz. Converting heating systems 
(especially on the basis of fossil fuels) into supply of district heating is important for improving air 
quality.  
a) between 2015 and 2017 a total of 14, 4 million euros were invested in the expansion of district 
heating. It causes an increase of the connecting load amounting to 33,3 MW.  
Overview of the supply  unit 2015  2016  2017  
Pipeline length in total including private connection  km 389,2  396,6  402,9  
connecting load of the operating heat exchangers  MW 666,9  677,1  686,1  
maximum heat emission  MW 353 401 455 
number of the operating heat exchangers  number  6.085  6.241  6.383  
total connecting load of private connections under contract  MW 677,1  685,6  695,1  
growth per year of connecting load  MW 15,3 8,5 9,5 
investment capital per year  million euros  4,9 4,8 4,7 
b) In 2018 5,7 million euros were invested in the expansion of district heating. It causes an increase 
of the connecting load amounting to 16,6 MW.  
Overview of the supply  unit 2018  
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  connecting load of the operating heat exchangers  MW 701,4  
maximum heat emission  MW 451 
number of the operating heat exchangers  number  6536 
total connecting load of private connections under contract  MW 711,7  
growth per year of connecting load  MW 16,6 
investment capital per year  million euros  5,7 
34  SUBSIDIES FOR INTENS IFIED ENERGETIC USE OF BIOMASS  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
Subsidies for intensified energetic use of biomass, Richtlinien für die Gewährung von Zuschüssen in 
Zusammenhang mit der verstärkten Nutzung von Biomasse zu energetischen Zwecken durch 
Biomasse -Nahwärmeprojekte (SA 32086 (2010/X)) . 
2. Period covered by the notification.  The period to be covered by the  notifica tion should be the 
most recently completed calendar or  fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fisca l year should be specified  
1.7.201 until 31.12.2013 . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Expansion of renewable district heating . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
Based on Guidelines of the Regional Government of Vorarlberg . 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
Subsidy . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined)  
Municipality; cooperative house building society; agriculture coop eration; others who built and run 
biomass district heating systems . 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
2017:  EUR  0.230 m illion.  
2018:  EUR  0.510 million.  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to  the judgement of the no tifying Member.  To the 
extent possible,  relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such  information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports  and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s)  
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  b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and  meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy  
35  SUBSIDIES FOR ENERGY  SAVING  MEASURES AND RENEWA BLE ENERGY FOR SME.  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
Subsidies for energy saving measures and renewable energy for SMEs, Förderungsrichtlinien 
Energiesparmaßnahmen und er neuerbare Energieträger in KMU; SA.45233 (2016/X)  
2. Period covered by the notification.  The period to be covered by the  notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or  fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal  year should be specified  
Recent period is from 15.4.2016 to 31.12.2018  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Supporting SME's in Vorarlberg to ensure energy saving measures . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the leg islation under 
which it is granted)  
Based on Guidelines of the Regional Government of Vorarlberg . 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.).  
Subsidy . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others ; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined)  
SMEs . 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possibl e, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
2017:  EUR 0.1 m illion.  
2018:  EUR 0.173 m illion.  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics i s left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector( s) 
a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available  
b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change 
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  36  GRANTS FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN V ORARLBERG  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
Grants for research & development, Vorarlberger F&E -Projektförderung(top -up) (ESA 93 -297; BKA 
V01). 
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
Recent period (unrestricted); calendar year; date of approval by the Commission 2.3.1994 . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
To create new products and processes . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Based on Guidelines of the Regional Government of Vorarlberg . 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.).  
Grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined).  
Access is possible for any enterprise of the manufacturing or service sector . 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for  that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
2017:   Contributions :  EUR  0.744 mi llion/loans :  EUR  0.694 m illion.  
2018:  C ontributions :  EUR  0.764 mi llion/loans :  EUR  0.623 mi llion. 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, h owever, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s)  
a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available  
b) For a previous representative year , which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy  
37  SUBSIDIES FOR RESEAR CH AND DEVELOPMENT I N VORARLBERG  
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  Subsidies for research & development, Vorarlberger Betriebliche Forschungsförderung;  
SA.41610  (2015/X) . 
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should  be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
Recent period: 1.4.2015 until 31.12.2020 . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
To create new products and processes . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
Based on Guidelines of the Regional Government of Vorarlberg . 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
Subsidy . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined)  
SMEs . 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
2017:  EUR 0.117 mi llion. 
2018:  EUR 0.030 m illion.  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
9. Statistical data permitting an ass essment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include sta tistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s)  
a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available  
b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy  
38  SUBSIDIES FOR R&D IN FRASTRUCTURE PROJECT S IN VORARLBERG  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
Subsidies for research & development (infrastructure and R&D projects in research facilities), 
FTI-Infrastrukturrichtlinie; SA.43994 (2015/X) . G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.1  
 
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  2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
Recent period: 1.1.2016 until 31.12.2020 . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Supporting research facilities in invest ing in new infrastructure or financing RD -projects . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
Based on Guidelines of the Regional Government of Vorarlberg . 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., gr ant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
Subsidy . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined)  
Research facilities . 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the y ear covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
2017:  EUR  0. 
2018:  EUR  0.977 mi llion. 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that  such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s)  
a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available  
b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy  
39  AID FOR LOCAL SUPPLY  IN VORARLBERG  
1. Title of the subsidy programm e, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
Supporting local supply and economic communities and, Förderung der Nahversorgung sowie 
Wirtschafts - und Werbegemeinschaften; SA.39433 (2014/X) . 
2. Period covered by the notification. The p eriod to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
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  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 (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
Based on Guidelines of the Regional Government of Vorarlberg . 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
Subsidy . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined)  
SMEs (local supply and economic communities) . 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy p er unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
2017:  EUR  1.543 m illion. 
2018:  EUR  1.687 m illion. 
8. Duration of th e subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s)  
a) For the three most recent ye ars for which statistics are available  
b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy  
40  SUBSIDIES FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS  IN VORARLBERG  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
Subsidies for photovoltaic systems, Photovoltaikanlagen; SA.48123 (2017/X) . 
2. Period covered by the notification. The period  to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
Recent period is from 18.4.2017 to 31.11.2017 . 
3. Policy objective and/or purp ose of the subsidy  
Expansion of renewable energies . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
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  Based on Guidelines of the Regional Government of Vorarlberg . 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., gr ant, loan, tax concession, etc.).  
Subsidy . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined)  
SMEs . 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covere d by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation.  
2017:  EUR  0.079 m illion.  
2018:  EUR 0.020 mi llion. 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable t hat such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s)  
a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available  
b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible a nd meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy  
41  SUBSIDIES FOR POWER STORAGE IN VORARLBER G 
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identificati on of the subsidy  
Subsidies for power storage, Förderrichtlinie Stromspeicher; SA.51999 (2018/X) . 
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
Recent period is from 20.8.2018 until 31.12.2018 . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Expansion of photovoltaic power generation with power storage . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
Based on Guidelines of the Regional Government of Vorarlberg . 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
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  6. To whom and how the subsi dy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined)  
SMEs  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible , a full explanation  
2017:  EUR 0. 
2018:  EUR 0.159 mi llion. 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The sp ecific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exp orts of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s)  
a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available  
b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy  
42  PROGR AMME FOR TOURISM DEVE LOPMENT IN VORARLBER G 2014 - 2020  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
Programme for tourism development in Vorarlberg  2014 – 2020. 
Tourismusförderungsprogramm Vorarlberg  2014 – 2020; SA.39432 (2014/X) . 
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the sta rt and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
Recent period is from 1.7.2014 to 31.12.2020 . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Supporting SMEs in the tourism sector in Vorarlberg to ensure their competitiveness and to save 
workplaces . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted).  
Based on Guidelines of the Regional Government of Vorarlberg . 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
Subsidy . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
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  SMEs in the tourism sector . 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is n ot possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the pr evious year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
2017:  EUR 1.536 mi llion. 
2018:  EUR 1.378 mi llion. 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such inform ation 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s)  
a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available  
b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy  
43  PROG RAMME FOR BUSINESS DEV ELOPMENT IN VORARLBE RG 2014 - 2020  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identifi cation of the subsidy  
Programme for business development in Vorarlberg 2014 – 2020. 
Wirtschaftsförderungsprogramm Vorarlberg  2014 – 2020 Programme for the Strengthening of the 
Economic Structure, small Trade Promotion and Consulting Promotion Start up Prom otion, 
Internationalisation and Cooperation Promotion,  SA.38520 (2014/X) . 
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
Recent period is from 1.7.2014 to 31.12.2020 . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Supporting SMEs in Vorarlberg to ensure their competitiveness and to save workplaces . 
4. Background and authority for  the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
Based on Guidelines of the Regional Government of Vorarlberg . 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
Subsidy . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provide d (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined)  
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  7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explan ation 
2017:  EUR 3.36 mi llion. 
2018:  EUR 3.098 mi llion. 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of  
inception/commencement  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and e xports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s)  
a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available  
b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsid y or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy  
44  LOCATION INITIATIVE 2018 - 2022  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or identification of the subsidy  
"Standortinitiative 18 - 22". 
"Location initiative 18 – 22". 
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
1 January  2017 until 31 December 2018.  
3. Policy objec tive and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Setting incentives for Viennese SMEs (GBER -Regulation) and large enterprises ( De minimis -
Regulation) to invest in the establishment or in the extension of operational buildings in Vienna.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
Authority: Municipal council of Vienna.  
National legislation: Guideline "Location initiative 18 -22" valid from 1  January  2018 until 
31 December 2022.  
EU legislation:  
a) Commission  Regulation (EC) 651/2014 of 17 June 2014 – General Block Exemption 
regulation (GBER).  
b) Commission Regulation (EC) 1407/2013 of 18 December 2013 – de minimis . 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
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  6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined)  
Subsidies to Viennese SMEs and large enterprises – mainly producers.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
Million euros/Quantity  2017  2018  
Grantings  0 0.945*  
Number of cases granted  0 5 
Payments  0 0 
* including EUR 0.400 million de minimis . 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
1 January  2018 until 31 December 2022.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the  judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s)  
a) For the th ree most recent years for which statistics are available  
b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy  
45  LOCATIO N INITIATIVE 2015  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or identification of the subsidy  
"Standortinitiative 2015 ". 
"Location Initiative 2015 ". 
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recen tly completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
January 2017 until 31 December 2018.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Setting incentives for Viennese SMEs (GBER -Regulat ion) and large enterprises 
(De minimis  Regulation) to invest in the establishment or in the extension of operational buildings 
in Vienna.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
Authority: Municipal council of Vienna.  
National legislation: Guideline "Location initiative 2015 " valid from 1  January  2015 until 
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  EU legislation:  
a) Commission Regulation (EC) 651/2014 of 17 June 2014 – General Block Exemption 
regulation (GBER).  
b) Commission Regulation (EC) 1407/2013 of 18 December 2013 – de minimis . 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
Grants . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined)  
Subsidies to Viennese SMEs and large enterprises – mainly producers.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the an nual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
 
Million euros/ Quantity  2015  2016  2017  2018  
Grantings  2.078*  1.580**  1.988***  0.681****  
Number of cases granted  11 10 11 3 
Payments  0.083  1.328  0.325  1.367  
* including EUR 0.169  million  de minimis . 
** including EUR 0 million de minimis.  
*** including EUR 0.672 million de minimis.  
**** including EUR 0.350  million  de minimis.  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
1 January  2015 until 31 December 2017.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determin able, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s)  
a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available  
b) For a previous representati ve year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy  
46  LOCATION INITIATIVE 2013  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or identification of the subsidy  
"Standortinitiative 2013 ". 
"Location Initiative 2013 ". 
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates o f 
the fiscal year should be specified  
1 January  2016 until 31 December 2017.  G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.1  
 
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  3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy.  
Setting incentives for Viennese SMEs (GBER -Regulation) and large enterprises 
(de minimis  Regulation) to invest in the erection resp ectively in the extension of operation buildings 
in Vienna.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
Authority: Municipal council of Vienna.  
National legislation: Guideline 'Location i nitiative 2013' valid from 1 July 2013 until 30 June 2014 – 
prolonged until 31 December 2014, based on enactment of the municipal council of Vienna.  
EU legislation:  
a) Commission Regulation (EC) 800/2008 of 6 August 2008 – General Block Exemption 
regulation ( GBER).  
b) Commission Regulation (EC) 1998/2006 of 15 December 2006 – de minimis . 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
Grants . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined)  
Subsidies to Viennese SMEs and large enterprises – mainly producers.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explan ation 
Million euros/ Quantity  2014  2015  2016  2017  2018  
Grantings  1.568*  0 0 0 0 
Number of cases granted  8 0 0 0 0 
Payments  0.162  0.332  0.306  0 0.444  
* including EUR 0.2 million de minimis . 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
01 July 2013 until 31 December 2014 (payments are completed).  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable  that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s)  
a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available  
b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible  and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy  G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.1  
 
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  47  VIENNA ECONOMIC STRU CTURE IMPROVEMENT PR OGRAMME  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or identification of the sub sidy 
"Wiener Strukturverbesserungsaktion 2005 ". 
"'Vienna Economic Structure Improvement Programme 2005 ". 
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
1 January  2017 until 31 December 2018 . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Setting incentives for Viennese SMEs to invest in the extension respectively in the erecti on of 
operation buildings in Vienna.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
Authority: Municipal council of Vienna.  
National legislation: "Guideline Vienna economic structure improve ment" valid from 1  January  2005 
until 31  December  2008 based on enactment of the municipal council of Vienna.  
EU legislation: "SME block exemption regulation " No. 70/2001 ". 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
Grants . 
6. To whom and h ow the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined)  
Subsidies to Viennese SMEs – mainly producers.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases w here this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notificati on, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
Million euros/Quantity  2014  2015  2016  2017  2018  
Grantings  0 0 0 0 0 
Number of cases granted  0 0 0 0 0 
Payments  0. 116  0.540  0 0.250  0 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Application period:  1 January 2005 until 31 December 2007 (period of validity – ceased ahead of 
schedule; payments are completed).  G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.1  
 
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  9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade e ffects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production,  consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s)  
a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available  
b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy  
48  RESEARCH 2018 - 2021  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant , or identification of the subsidy  
"Forschung/18 – 21". 
"Research/18 – 21". 
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and en d dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
1 January  2017 until 31 December 2018.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Subsidies for research and development projects.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
Authority: Municipal council of Vienna.  
National legislation:  Guideline Research/18 – 21 based on enactment of the municipal council of 
Vienna.  
EU legislation:  
a) Commission Regulation (EC) 651/2014 of 17 June 2014 – General Block Exemption 
regulation (GBER).  
b) Commission Regulation (EC) 1407/2013 of 18 December 2013 – de minimis . 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
Grants . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to export ers, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined)  
Subsidies to research and development oriented companies.  G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.1  
 
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  7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or t he annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possi ble, a full explanation  
Million euros/Quantity  2017  2018  
Grantings  0 5.441*  
Number of cases granted  0 21 
Payments  0 0.476  
* including EUR 0.304 million de minimi s. 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
1 January 2018 until 31 December 2021.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent po ssible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s)  
a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available  
b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy  
49  INNOVATION 2018 - 2021 
1. Title of the subsidy programme,  if relevant, or identification of the subsidy  
"Innovation/18 – 21". 
"Innovation /18 – 21". 
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
1 January 2017 until 31 December 2018.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Subsidies for research and development projects.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identi fication of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
Authority: Municipal council of Vienna.  
National legislation:  Guideline Research/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 18 December 2013 – de minimis.  G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.1  
 
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  5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
Grants . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to produc ers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined)  
Subsidies to research and development oriented companies.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previ ous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
Million euros/Quantity  2017  2018  
Grantings  0 5.665*  
Number of cases granted  0 47 
Payments  0 0.989  
* including EUR 0.482 million de minimis . 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
1 January 2018 until 31 December 2021.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s)  
a) For the three most re cent years for which statistics are available  
b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy  
50  FIT15PLUS RESEARCH , INNOVATION AND TEC HNOLOGY PROMOTION FO R VIENNA 
2015 - 2017  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or identification of the subsidy  
"FIT15plus – Forschungs - Innovations - und Technologieförderungen für Wien 2015 – 2017". 
"FIT15plus " research, innovation and technology promotion for Vienna 2015 – 2017. 
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dat es of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
1 January 2017 until 31 December 2018.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Subsidies for research and development and innovation projects.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
Authority: Municipal council of Vienna.  G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.1  
 
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  National legislation:  Guideline 'FIT15plus' research, innovation and technology promotion for Vienna 
2015 – 2017 based on enactment of the municipal counci l of Vienna.  
EU legislation:  
a) Commission Regulation (EC) 651/2014 of 17 June 2014 – General Block Exemption 
regulation (GBER).  
b) Commission Regulation (EC) 1407/2013 of 18 December 2013 – de minimis . 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, et c.) 
Grants . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined)  
Subsidies to research development and innovation orie nted companies.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy info rmation (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
Million euros/Quantity  2015  2016  2017  2018  
Grantings  8.790  7.510  9.253  1.143  
Number of cases granted  51 49 54 9 
Payments  4.616  2.574  4.882  5.897  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
1 January 2015 until 31 December 2017.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The speci fic 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and export s of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s)  
a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available  
b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy  
51  ZIT13PLUS TECHNOLOGY  AND INNOVATION PROM OTION FOR VIENNA 201 3 - 2016  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or identification of the subsidy  
"ZIT13 plus Technologie - und Innovationsförderungen für Wien 2013 – 2016". 
"ZIT 13 plus " technology and innovation promotion for Vienna 2013 – 2016. 
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
1 January 2017 until 31 December 2018.  G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.1  
 
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  3. Policy objec tive and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Subsidies for research and development and innovation projects.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
Authority: Municipal council of Vienna.  
National legislation: Guideline "ZIT 13 plus " technology and innovation promotion for 
Vienna  2013-2016 based on enactment of the municipal council of Vienna.  
EU legislation:  
a) Commission Regulation (EC) 800/2008 of 6 August 2008 – General Block Exemption 
regulat ion (GBER) . 
b) De minimis . 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
Grants . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if  the latter, how 
determined)  
Subsidies to research development and innovation oriented companies.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the averag e subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation.  
Million euros/ Quantity  2014  2015  2016  2017  2018  
Grantings  10.363*  1.159 ** 0 0 0 
Number of cases granted  111 7 0 0 0 
Payments  4.799  4.616  2.574  1.574  326 
* including EUR 1.324 million de minimis . 
** including EUR 263 million de minimis . 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
1 January 2013 until 31 December 2014 (period of validity ceased ahead of schedule due to changes 
in EU-Regulation GBER; payments are still pending).  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of prod uction, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s)  
a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available  
b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change 
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  52  ZIT08PLUS R&D&I SCHE ME CITY OF VIENNA 20 08-2011  
ZIT 08 plus . 
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or identification of the subsidy.  
FuEuI -Programm "ZIT08plus ". 
"ZIT08plus " R&D&I Scheme Austria (City of Vienna) 2008 – 2011. 
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification shoul d be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
1 January 2017 until 31 December 2018.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Subsidies for research and re search and development projects.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
Authority: Municipal council of Vienna.  
National legislation: Guideline "ZIT08 plus " R&D&I scheme Austria (Cit y of Vienna) 2008 - 2011 valid 
from 1 January 2008 until 31 December 2011 – prolonged until 31 December 2012, based on 
enactment of the municipal council of Vienna based on enactment of the municipal council of Vienna.  
EU legislation:  
a) Community Framework f or State Aid for Research and Development and Innovation 
(2006/C323/01).  
b) De minimis . 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
Grants . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined)  
Subsidies to research and research development oriented companies.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanat ion 
Million euros/ Quantity  2014  2015  2016  2017  2018  
Grantings  0 0 0 0 0 
Number of cases granted  0 0 0 0 0 
Payments  3.717  1.960  0.649  0.164  0 
* including  EUR 0.851  million  de minimis . 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
1 January 2008 until 31 December 2012 (payments are completed).  G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.1  
 
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  9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judg ement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s)  
a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available  
b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy  
53  ZIT05PLUS 2005 R&TD& I SCHEME OF VIENNA 2 005-2008 SUBPROGRAMM E B, VIENNA 
SPOTS OF EXCELLENCE  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or identification of the subsidy  
"ZIT05 plus 2005 " FE Wien - Forschung, Technologische Entwicklung und Innovation in Wien . 
"ZIT05 plus 2005 Aid Scheme - Research, Technological develo pment and innovation of Vienna 
2005 – 2008", Subprogramme B: "Vienna Spots of Excellence " (VSOE).  
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
1 January 2017 until 31 December 2018.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Subsidies for enterprises and research institutions concerning excellent cooperation projects based 
on basic research and industrial research.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
Authority: Municipal council of Vienna.  
National legislation: Guideline "ZIT05 plus 2005 " Aid Scheme - Research, Technological development 
and innovation in Vienna 2005 – 2008, Subprogramme B: "Vienna Spots of Excellence " (VSOE) 
based on enactment of the municipal council of Vienna.  
EU legislation:  Community Framework for State Aid for Research and Develo pment and Innovation 
(2006/C323/01).  
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
Grants . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount  per unit; if the latter, how 
determined)  
Subsidies to High -Tech- companies and research institutions.  G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.1  
 
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  7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the a verage subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
Million euros/ Quantity  2014  2015  2016  2017  2018  
Grantings  0 0 0 0 0 
Number of cases granted  0 0 0 0 0 
Payments  0 0 0 0.491  0 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Application period:  2005 until 31 December 2007 (payments are completed).  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable , however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s)  
a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available  
b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy  
54  VIENNA START -UP INIT IATIVE  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if r elevant, or identification of the subsidy  
Ausschreibung "Vienna Start -up-Initiative ". 
Invitation to tender "Vienna Start -up Initiative ". 
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
1 July 2017 until 31 December 2018.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Promotion of business incubators to support start -up co mpanies.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
Authority: Municipal council of Vienna.  
National legislation: Invitation to tender 'Vienna Start -up Initiative' based on enactment of the 
municipal council of Vienna.  
EU legislation:  
a) Commission Regulation (EC) 651/2014 of 17 June 2014 – General Block Exemption 
regulation (GBER).  
b) Commission Regulation (EC) 1407/2013 of 18 December 2013 – de minimis . G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.1  
 
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  5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan,  tax concession, etc.)  
Grants . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined)  
Subsidies to business incubators.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the  year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
Million euros/ Quantity  2015  2016  2017  2018  
Grantings  0 1.000 * 0 1.000 * 
Number of cases granted  0 4 0 4 
Payments  0 0 0.256  0.302  
* including EUR 0.146 million d e minimis  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
1 July 2016 until 3. October 2016.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s)  
a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available  
b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy  
55  SHARED RESEARCH FACI LITIES 2014 - 2015  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or identification of the subsidy  
"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 uti lisation by the scientific and business community . 
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal yea r should be specified  
1 January 2017 until 31 December 2018.  
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 utilisation.  G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.1  
 
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  4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
Authority: 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 17 June 2014 – General Block Exem ption Regulation 
(GBER).  
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
Grants . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; i f the latter, how 
determined)  
Subsidies to consortiums, consisting of at least two partners (companies and institutions like 
universities) investing in shared research facility centers in Vienna.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, th e total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or  both) is not possible, a full explanation  
Million euros/ Quantity  2014  2015  2016  2017  2018  
Grantings  0 2.932  0 0 0 
Number of cases granted  0 3 0 0 0 
Payments  0 0 0.738  0.584  0.271  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
1 December 2014 until 31 December 2015.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Membe r. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s)  
a) For the three most recent years for which s tatistics are available  
b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy  
56  GUIDELINE OF THE LOW ER AUSTRIAN BORDER R EGION COMPANY LTD  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy.  
a) Program "Development Measures of the Lower Austrian Border Region Company Ltd ". 
b) Guideline of the Lower Austrian Border Region Company Ltd to support tourism in the 
Lower Austrian Border Region . G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.1  
 
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  c) Guideline of the Lower Austrian Border Region Company Ltd on granting of compensation 
in connection with broadband deployment in rural areas . 
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2017; 2018.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
a) The support is given essentially to projects in trade and industry in the border area of 
Lower Austria. It is a subsidy with regional orientation, region NUTS 3, former exclusively 
under Goal 5b now Goal 2 based on low interest loans.  
b) Guideline of the Lower Austrian Border Company Lt d to support tourism in Lower Austrian 
Border Region.  
c) The support is given to projects in connection with broadband development in rural areas 
in Lower Austrians Border Region; esp. to Communities.  
4. Background and authori ty for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
NÖG company contract of June 25™ 1975 between the Federal Government of Austria and the 
Regional Government of Lower Austria. The contract has an unlimited duration.  
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
a) and b): Essentially the subsidies are given in form of low interest loans.  
c) is given in form of granting of compensation, grants and loans.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether  to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined)  
a) The subsidy is given essentially to projects in trade and industry in the border area of 
Lower Austria in form of  low interest loans. It is a subsidy with regional orientation, region 
NUTS 3.  
b) The support is given to special touristic projects (esp.: touristic infrastructure) – Subsidy 
with regional orientation . 
c) The support is given to SMEs and esp. to communities in the border region . 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy i nformation (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
The budget for all subsidies for 2018 & 2019: around EUR 15 million in form of low interest loans, 
grants and compensations  
a) 2017 & 201 8: no projects . 
b) 2017 & 2018: no projects . 
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  8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
The company contract (see above) has an unlimited duration. The low interest loans that are given 
for the investment projects have a duration around eight years, the first two years without 
repayment. The other loans have a duration of ten years.  
9. Statistic al data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that suc h information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s)  
a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available  
b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and mean ingful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy  
Such statistical data on trade effects of the NÖG subsidy is not available (NÖG subsidy is given 
mostly to small and medium sized projects /companies; so there is (nearly) no effect on trade).  
57  GUIDELINE OF LOWER A USTRIA FOR DAMAGES C AUSED BY NATURAL DIS ASTERS 
2017  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy.  
Guidelines of the prov incial government of Lower Austria for damages  caused by natural disasters, 
N 564/B/2004 . 
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, th e start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2017.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Grant for rebuilding the infrastructure of the enterprises into the original  status before the natural 
disaster . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
Guidelines of the provincial government of Lower Austria for damages  caused by natural disasters 
based on the Catastrophe Fund Law ( Katastrophenfondsgesetz ) 1996,  BGBl. Nr.  201/1996 i.d.g.F.  
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.).  
Direct grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined)  
All enterprises 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 
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  7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the  previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
EUR 28.590, -- in the year 2017 . 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time li mits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Duration unlimited . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable  that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s)  
a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available  
b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible  and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy  
58  GUIDELINE OF LOWER A USTRIA FOR DAMAGES C AUSED BY NATURAL DIS ASTERS 
2018  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or b rief description or identification of the subsidy.  
Guidelines of the provincial government of Lower Austria for damages  caused by natural disasters, 
N 564/B/2004 . 
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be th e 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2018.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy.  
Grant for rebuilding the infrastructure of the enterprises into the original  status before the natural 
disaster . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
Guidelines of the provincial government of Lower Austria for damages  caused by natural disasters 
based on the Catastrophy Fund Law ( Katastrophenfondsgesetz ) 1996,  BGBl. Nr. 201/1996 i.d.g.F.  
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
Direct grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined)  
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  The amount of public aid may not extend 50% of the total damage, which  was determined by a local 
commi ssion of the municipality. The grant will  be fixed by the provincial government, depending on 
the individual  circumstances of the enterprise . 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
EUR 222.960 ,-- in the year 2018 . 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Duration unlimited . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and s cope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidi zed product(s) 
or sector(s)  
a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available  
b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy  
59  SUPPORT OF ELECTRICI TY FROM RENEWABLE SO URCES AND OF COMBINE D HE AT AND 
POWER PLANTS 2017 AN D 2018  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy.  
Support of electricity from renewable sources and of combined heat and power plants.  
2. Period covered by the notification. T he period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
The period covered by the notification includes 2017 and 2018.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The scope of these subsidies is to increase the share of electricity from renewable sources and to 
increase the efficiency in the production of power and heat by supporting combined heat and power 
plants.  
4. Backgro und and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
The support of electricity from renewable sources and the support of combined heat and power 
plants is operated by the Green Electricity Clearing and Settlement Agency 
(OeMAG  Abwicklungsstelle für Ökostrom AG). The competent public authority in this case is the 
Federal Ministry of Sustainability and Tourism.  
The legal basis for the support of electricity from renewable sources is the Green Electricity A ct 2012 
(Ökostromgesetz 2012) and for the combined heat and power plants the Cogeneration Act 
(KWK -Gesetz).  G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.1  
 
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  The feed -in tariffs are determined through a regulation (for example ÖSET -VO 2018) of the Minister 
of Sustainability and Tourism for the purchase of  electricity from renewable energy plants on the 
basis of contracts to whose conclusion the Clearing and Settlement Agency is obligated.  
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
Green electricity is supported through a feed -in tariff o r investment grants.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others;  
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined)  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the p revious year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
According to 6 and  7: 
The natural or legal persons entitled to the tariff or the investment grants are the operators of the 
energy plants. In case of investment grants for hydro -power plants, combi ned heat and power 
plants, PV installations and battery storage systems for PV installations the natural or legal persons 
entitled are the investors respectively the economical owners of the energy plants.  
Feed-in tariff:  
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 ". 
Plants generating electricity from wind, solid and liquid biomass, biogas or geothermal energy are 
eligible regardless of their capacities. PV installations shall exceed 5 kWp, hydro -power plants are 
eligible up to a capacity of 2 MW.  
The amount of tariff is determined for each source of energy by the Minister of Sustaina bility 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.  G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.1  
 
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  Wind energy  2017: €ct 8.95 per kWh  
2018: €ct 8.20 per kWh  
Solar energy  2017: €ct 7.91 per kWh + EUR 375/kWpeak investment subsidy only for PV installations on 
buildings with capacities over 5 kWp, up to 200 kWp.  
2018:  €ct 7.91 per kWh + EUR 250/kWpeak investment subsidy only for PV installations on 
buildings with capacities over 5 kWp, up to 200 kWp.  
Geothermal 
energy  2017: €ct 7.36 per kWh  
2018: €ct 7.29 per kWh  
Biogas  Biogas plants:  
o 2017: €ct 12.38 – 18.48 per kWh, depending on the maximum capacity and the 
use of biogas or biomethane  
o Deduction of 20% for biogas from non -agricultural substratum.  
• 2018: €ct 16.24 per kWh – €ct 19.14 per kWh, depending on the use of biogas or 
biomethane  
Sewage gas plants:  
2017: €ct 5.71 per kWh  
2018: €ct 5.65 per kWh  
 
Landfill gas plants:  
2017: €ct 4.75 per kWh  
2018: €ct 4.70 per kWh  
Hydro -power  New or revitalised hydro -power plants which have increased their efficiency by at least 50 %  
• 2017: €ct 4.82 – 10.25 per kWh, depending on the amount of electricity fed into the 
grid. 
• 2018: €ct 3.23 – 10.30 per kWh, depending on the amount of electricity fed into the 
grid. 
vRevitalised hydro -power plants which have increased their efficiency by at least 15 %:  
 
• 2017: €ct 3.14 – 8.02 per kWh, depending on the amount of electricity fed into the 
grid. 
• 2018: €ct 2.54 – 8.60 per kWh, depending on the amount of electricity fed into the 
grid. 
Biomass  Solid biomas s: 
2017: €ct 10.50 – 22.00 per kWh (According to maximum capacity)  
2018: €ct 10.10 – 21.78 per kWh (According to maximum capacity)  
Deduction of 25 – 40% for using biodegradable fraction of waste as input.  
 
Liquid biomass:  
2017: €ct 5.51 per kWh  
2018: €ct 5.45 per kWh  
Investment grant:  
The construction or revitalisation of small and medium -sized hydro -power plants can be supported 
through investment grants. Revitalisation projects are eligible if the investment leads to an increase 
of the maximum capac ity 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 plant, with a m aximum of EUR 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 EUR 1250 per kW.  
• For plants with a maximum capacity of 10 MW, the amount of the inv estment subsidy shall 
not exceed 15% of the investment volume, with a maximum of EUR 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, the amount of the investment 
subsidy shall not exceed 10% of the investment volume, with a maximum of EUR 400 per 
kW. G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.1  
 
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  • The total of all subsidies must not exceed the maximum grant (perce ntage of the 
environment -related higher cost), according to the General block exemption Regulation 
(GBER; Commission Regulation (EU) 651/2014 of 17 June 2014) . 
The construction or revitalisation of combined heat and power plants can also be supported through 
investment grants.  
In the requested period the amount of the investment subsidy shall not exceed 30% of the 
investment volume immediately needed for the construction or revitalisation of the plant and must 
not exceed 60% of the eligible c osts due to the GBER. Moreover the subsidy must not exceed the 
following additional limits:  
• For plants with a minimum capacity of 100 kW and maximum capacity of 1 MW,  a 
maximum of EUR 250 per kW.  
• For plants with a capacity of more than 1 MW and maximum cap acity of 5 MW,  a maximum 
of EUR 200 per kW.  
• For plants with a capacity of more than 5 MW and maximum capacity of 20 MW,  a 
maximum of EUR 175 per kW.  
• For plants with a capacity of more than 20 MW and maximum capacity of 100 MW,  a 
maximum of EUR 150 per kW.  
• For plants with a capacity of more than 100 MW,  a maximum of EUR 125 per kW.  
• The total of all subsidies must not exceed the maximum grant (percentage of the 
environment -related higher cost), according GBER . 
Since 2018 PV installations and battery storage s ystems 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 subsidy 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 EUR 250 per kWp.  
• For PV installations with a capacity of more than 100 kWp and maximum capacity of 
500 kWp, the amount of the investment subsidy shall not exceed a maximum of EUR 
200 per kWp.  
• For battery storage with a minimum of 0,5 kWh per kWp and a maximum of 10 kWh per 
kWp, the amount of the investment subsidy shall not exceed a maximum of EUR 500 per 
kWh. 
• The total of all subsidies must not exceed the maximum grant (percentage of the 
environment -related higher cost), according to the General block exemption Regulation 
(GBER; Commission Regulation (EU) 651/2014 of 17 June 2014) . 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Feed-in tariff:  
A given operator of a plant 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 concluded, for 15 years starting on the date on which the green power is being sold 
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  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:  
The investment grant shall  be paid as soon as the plant has been commissioned at its full capacity 
and the final report has been submitted and examined.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics i s left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector( s) 
a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available  
Supported electricity from renewable sources  
2016  Green Electricity  Total support payments  Average feed -in tariff 
€ CT/kWh  
Small hydro plants  1.772.219.457 kWh  86.181.608,89  4,86 
Other green power plants  7.997.905.125  kWh 924.345.488,09  11,56  
Wind 4.931.804.952 kWh  440.256.287.55  8,93 
Solid biomass  1.981.646.690 kWh  262.703.063,42  13,26  
Biogas  564.518.806 kWh  97.704.043,93  17,31  
Liquid biomass  169.152 kWh  21.344,36  12,62  
Photovoltaics  500.537.535 kWh  122.943.041,83  24,56  
Sewage and landfill gas  19.207.118 kWh  717.172,53  3,73 
Geothermal  20.873 kWh  534,47  2,56 
Total  9.770.124.582 kWh  1.010.527.096,98  10,34  
 
Supported electricity from renewable sources  
2017  Green Electricity  Total support payments  Average feed -in tariff 
€ CT/kWh  
Small hydro plants  1.624.634.430 kWh  82.917.394,63  5,10 
Other green power plants  8.903.044.355 kWh  1.025.914.887,88  11,52  
Wind 5.745.938.039 kWh  524.728.190,57  9,13 
Solid biomass  1.999.421.344 kWh  263.210.653,91  13,16  
Biogas  565.193.052 kWh  94.442.544,11  16,71  
Liquid biomass  120.582 kWh  9.491,11  7,87 
Photovoltaics  574.294.689 kWh  142.782.418,36  24,86  
Sewage and landfill gas  18.000.977 kWh  739.048,47  4,11 
Geothermal  75.652 kWh  2.541,35  3,36 
Total  10.527.678.765 kWh  1.108.832.282,51  10,53  
 
Supported electricity from renewable sources  
2018  Green Electricity  Total support payments  Average feed -in 
tariff € CT/kWh  
Small hydro plants  1.505.577.109 kWh  82.885.618,78  5,51 
Other green power plants  8.278.637.150 kWh  963.659.772,64  11,64  
Wind 5.060.572.630 kWh  463.537.742,51  9,16 
Solid biomass  2.013.665.501 kWh  260.357.197,35  12,93  
Biogas  567.959.394 kWh  98.777.084,59  17,39  
Liquid biomass  52.051 kWh  6.084,63  11,69  
Photovoltaics  620.391.112 kWh  140.124.390,81  22,59  
Sewage and landfill gas  15.761.831 kWh  847.104,53  5,37 
Geothermal  234.631 kWh  10.168,22  4,33 
Total  9.784.214.259  1.046.545.391,42  10,70  
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 
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  60  PROMOTION OF TECHNOL OGICAL RESEARCH TECH NOLOGY DEVELOPMENT A ND 
INNOVATION IN UPPER A USTRIA, 2015 -2021  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
Directive on the promotion of economic - technological research, technology development and 
innovation in Upper Austria (FTI - OÖ cooperation FFG) for the period from 1.6.2015 to 30.6.2021 . 
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2017; 2018.  
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 business -oriented R & D activities and the 
promotion of location development in Upper Austria taking into account the priorities of the Strategic 
Economic and Research Program Innovative Upper Austria 2020  and content of subsequent 
programs . 
4. Background and  authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
Authority in charge of granting the subsidy: Government of Upper Austria . 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
Grants . 
6. To whom and h ow the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined)  
Supporting applicants can only be found outside the  Upper Austrian administrat ion, natural or legal 
persons or partnerships whose projects ' aims are strengthening the research and economic location 
of Upper Austria.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subs idy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
Total payment:  
2017:  EUR 7.446.854 . 
2018:  EUR 6.952.636 . 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement.  
01.06.2015 – 30.06.2021 . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsid y. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, import s and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s)  
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  b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy  
Not available . 
61  AID FOR ECOLOGICAL M EASURES UN DER THE WATER FRAMEWORK DIRECTIVE FOR 
ENTERPRISES 2017/201 8 
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
Guidelines on Aid for ecological measures under the water framework directive for enterprises.  
2. Period covered b y the notification  
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 (includ ing identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
Authority in charge of granting the subsidy: Federal Ministry for Sustainability and Tourism; legal 
background: Law on Federal Aid for Environmental Protection 1993, Federal Sheet Edition No.  
185/1993 . 
(last amendment Federal Law Sheet I.  Nr. 39/2018); Guidelines „Ecological measures under the 
water framework directive for enterprises.  
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
Grants for investment . 
6. To whom and how the subs idy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined)  
Subsidies are provided to enterprises for ecological measures under the water framework d irective 
with respect to the environmental benefit.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Wher e provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation.  
Subsidy per unit:  up to 20 % of the environmentally relevant volume of investment  average subsidy 
of 2017: 2,5 % of the environmentally relevant volume of investment;  average subsidy of 2018: 
1,15 % of the environmentally relevant volume of investment;  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commen cement  
Succession Guidelines were set into force reactive after notification on 15.07.2017 until now.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement o f the notifying Member. To the 
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  include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s)  
a) For the three most rec ent years for which statistics are available  
b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy  
Not available . 
62  UPPER AUSTRIAN PROGR AMME TO SUPPORT ECON OMIC -TECH NICAL RESEARCH, 
TECHNOLOGIC DEVELOPM ENT AND INNOVATION R ESEARCH INSTITUTES  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
Upper Austrian Programme to support economic -technical research, technologic development and 
innovation in Upper Austrian research institutes . 
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2017; 2018.  
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 development in Upper Austria taking into account the priorities of the "Strategic Economic 
and Research Program Innovative Upper Austria 2020 ". 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identific ation of the legislation under 
which it is granted).  
Authority in charge of granting the subsidy: Government of Upper Austria . 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
Grants . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to produce rs, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined)  
Subsidies are provided especially to public and private research institutes including universities of 
applied sciences . 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the yea r covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
Total payment:  
2017:   EUR 6.279.100 . 
2018:  EUR 8.172.184 . G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.1  
 
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  8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of  
inception/c ommencement  
01.07.2015 – 30.06.2021 . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or d eterminable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s)  
a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available  
b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy  
Not available . 
63  UPPER AUSTRIAN PROGR AMME TO SUPPORT TOUR IST INFRA STRUCTURE 2015 -2010  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy.  
Upper Austrian Programme to support tourist infrastructure for the period from 1.7.2015 to 
31.12.2020 (Directive on infrastructure 2015) . 
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2017; 2018.  
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 jobs.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
Authority in charge of granting the subsidy: Government of Upper Austria . 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concess ion, etc.)  
Grants for investments . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined)  
Subsidies are provided especia lly to enterprises for expansion and improvement in quality . G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.1  
 
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  7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
Total payment:  
2017:  EUR 1.548.800 . 
2018:  EUR 1.780.000 . 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or an y other time limits attached to it, including date of  
inception/commencement  
31.12.2020.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifyi ng Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s)  
a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available  
b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsi dy 
Not available . 
64  PROGRAM FOR INNOVATI ON AND GROWTH OF TOU RISM 2020  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy.  
Program for innovation and growth of tourism 2020 (IWT) . 
2. Period covered by the notifica tion 
2017; 2018.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
To stimulate tourism activities and innovation of medium and small -sized companies. The key 
aspects of activities are the innovation incentives and the continual improvement of corporate 
structures. Another goal is to provide new jobs and to upgrade human capital.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
Authority in charge of granting the subsidy: Government of Upper Austr ia. 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
Grants for investments . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined)  
Subsidies are provided especially to enterprises for improvement in quality and innovation 
incentives . G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.1  
 
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  7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (in dicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation.  
Total payment:  
2017:  EUR 1.875.565 . 
2018:  EUR 1.619.517 . 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement.  
31.12.2020.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of th e subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s)  
a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available  
b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy  
Not available . 
65  UPPER AUSTRIAN PROGR AMME FOR INNOVATION AND ECONO MIC GROWTH 2020  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
Upper Austrian Programme for Innovation and Economic Growth 2020 . 
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notific ation should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2017; 2018.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Encouragement of trade, export and developmen t, innovation of medium and small -sized 
companies. The key aspects of activities are the innovation incentives and the continual 
improvement of corporate structures. Another goal is to provide new jobs and to upgrade human 
capital.  
4. Background and authority  for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
Authority in charge of granting the subsidy: Government of Upper Austria . 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
Grants for investments . G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.1  
 
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  6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined)  
Subsidies are provided especially to SMEs for innovation incentives and regional aid investments.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per uni t subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
Total payment:  
2017:  EUR  2.455.342 . 
2018:  EUR  2.180.546 . 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to  it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
15.12.2014 – 30.06.2020 . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s)  
a) For the three most recent years for which statist ics are available  
b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy  
Not available . 
66  GUIDELINES ON AID TO  UPPER AUST RIAN INDUSTRY FOR EN VIRO NMENTAL 
PROTECTION MEASURES 2017 AND 2018  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
Guidelines on Aid to Upper Austria industry for environmental protection measures. Guidelin es on 
Aid for environmental protection measures in Upper Austrian industry sector.  
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start  and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2017; 2018.  
1st Guidelines 2002 for environmental support in Upper Austria (based on 2002 guidelines for 
environmental support in Austria) in force between 20.02.2002 and 30.09.2009 (earlier 
Number:  N530/2001 and 350/2005) . 
2nd Guidelines 2009 for environmental support in Upper Austria (based on 2009 guidelines for 
environmental support in Austria) in force between 01.10.2009 and 19.02.2015. (Earlier Number for 
Upper Austria 418/2007 or X814/09 or Nr.SA.32531).  
3rd Guidelines 2015 for environmental support in Upper Austria in force since 20.02.2015. This 
guidelines are open -ended until the next change (recent Number: SA.41223 (2015/X) . G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.1  
 
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  3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Support of enviro nmental protection measures (all branches).  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is  granted)  
Authority in charge of granting the subsidy: Government of Upper Austria.  
Legal background: Law on Upper Austria on Aid for environmental protection 1996, Sheet Edition 
No. 84/1996; Guidelines on Aid for national industry for environmental protection measures.  
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
Grants (subsidies) for investmen ts. 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined)  
Subsidies are provided especially for enterprises for environ mental protection measures with respect 
to the environmental benefit.  G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.1  
 
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  7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
ÖNACE - CODE  2017   ÖNACE - CODE  2018  
C 10.13    B 08.99  123.267  
C 10.8    C 10.61  9.635  
C 10.9    C 10.71  4.216  
C 11.0    C 10.8  6.930  
C 13.9    C 16.1  44.550  
C 16.1    C 20.1  288.066  
C 16.23    C 22.21  16.943  
C 16.29    C 22.29  23.755  
C 17.23    C 25.11  63.590  
C 18.1    C 25.9 25.396  
C 20.1    C 27.33  3.108  
C 20.16    C 28.15  6.881  
C 22.2    D 35.3  123.912  
C 22.23    D 35.30  117.763  
C 22.29    F 43.33  39.174  
C 23.5    G 46.21  6.764  
C 24.42    G 46.31  17.577  
C 25.11    G 46.73  16.600  
C 25.7    I 55.1  2.476  
C26.11    K 64.19  15.020  
C 28.2    L 68.2  38.948  
C 28.91    L 68.32  57.461  
C 31.0    M 71.12  4.521  
C 33.2    O 84.11  1.116  
D 35.1    T 97.0  50.000  
D 35.11    Summary  1.107.669  
D 35.3      
D 35.30      
F 41.2      
G 46.21      
G 46.69      
K 64.2      
L 68.2      
O 84.11      
Q 8.1      
R 93.1      
S 94.91      
Summary  7.045.653     
Subsidy per unit: up to 40% of the environmentally relevant volume of investment . 
Average subsidy of 2017: 9,3% of the environmentally relevant volume of investment . 
Average subsidy of 2018: 5,3 % of the environmentally relevant volume of investment . 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
1st Guidelines 2002 for environmental support in Upper Austria (based on 2002 guidelines for 
environmental support in Austria) in force between 20.02.2002 and 30.09.2009 (earlier 
Number:  N530/2001 and 350/2005) . 
2nd Guidelines 2009 for environmental support in Upper Austria (based on 2009 guidelines for 
environmental support in Austria) in force between 01.10.2009 and 19.02.2015. (Earlier Number for 
Upper Austria 418/2007 or.X814/09 or Nr.SA.32531).  
3rd Guidelines 2015 for environmental support in Upper Austria in force since 20.02.2015. This 
guidelines are open -ended until the next change (recent Number: SA.41223 (2015/X) . G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.1  
 
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  9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, howev er, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the s ubsidized product(s) 
or sector(s)  
a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available  
b) For a previous representative year, wh ich, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy  
Not available . 
67  EMPTY PIPING FUNDING  FOR ULTRAFAST OPTIC AL FIBRE INTERNET FT TH/FTTB 
2017, 2018  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy.  
Empty Piping Funding for ultrafast Optical Fibre Internet (FTTH /FTTB) . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2017; 2018.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the  subsidy  
Within the scope of this Empty Piping Funding for ultrafast Optical Fibre Internet (FTTH /FTTB)  
guideline of the Province of Upper Austria the development of FTTH /FTTB projects and the 
development of sustainable high -performance infrastructure 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 (including identification of the legislation unde r 
which it is granted)  
Authority in charge of granting the subsidy: Government of Upper Austria . 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
Grants for investments . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporte rs, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined)  
Subsidies are provided especially to enterprises in the telecommunications sector . 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possibl e, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous yea r, or both) is not possible, a full explanation.  
Total payment:  
2017:  EUR 22.000 . 
2018:  EUR 72.000 . G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.1  
 
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  8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement.  
31.12.2018  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such inform ation 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s)  
a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available  
b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy   
Not available . 
68  SPECIAL GUIDELINES F OR THE PROGRAMME OF AID FOR INNOVATIVE COMBINED 
TRANSPORT 2008  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
N415/2008 - Special Guidelines for the Programme of Aid for Innovative Combined Transport . 
2. Period covered by the notificat ion. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified.  
2017; 2018.  
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 support to foster 
private investment in the field of combined transpor t, 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 (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
Responsible au thority is the Austrian Federal Ministry of Transport, Innovation and Technology.  
The legal basis are the "General Framework Guidelines for the Granting of Aid out of Federal Means"; 
51st Regulation of the Federal Minister for Finance 2004 and the Guidelin es thereupon.  
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
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 per project or per beneficiary 
and year.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined).  
The beneficiaries  are transport undertakings, as transhipments and logistic companies, forwarding 
agents, port -operators, shipping and railway companies. All EU companies having registered offices, 
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  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 type s 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).  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covere d by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation.  
The subsidy programme N415/2008 has a certain number of projects left open that are still to receive 
their final payments. There are no new projects approved under the title of this programme. (see 
successing subsidy programme SA.41100) . 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Duration of the subsidies is individual to the respective projects. Usua lly 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 subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized prod uct(s) 
or sector(s)  
According to the evaluation of the implementation of the Special Guidelines for the Programme of 
Aid for Innovative Combined Transport for 2009 -2014, there were several achievements made in 
line with the European transport policy. The p rogramme achieved a shift of road transport to other 
modes of transport of about 48 million tonnes during the relevant period. The overall cumulated 
shift away from road reached 58 billion kilometre -tonnes. This means that the set objective for the 
scheme of an average shift of 2 billion kilometre -tonnes per year was by 4 times surpassed with an 
average of some 9.5 billion kilometre -tonnes shift per year. In the relevant time period, 
653,000  tonnes of carbon dioxide per year were not emitted, while the NOx emissions were reduced 
by 5010 tonnes per year.  
69  SPECIAL GUIDELINES F OR THE PROGRAMME OF AID FOR INNOVATIVE C OMBINED 
TRANSPORT 2015 - 2020 
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
SA.41100 - Special Guidelines for the Programme of Aid for Innovative Combined Transport for 
2015 – 2020. 
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the s tart and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2017; 2018.  G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.1  
 
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  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 support 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 (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
Responsible authority is the Austrian Federal Ministry of Transport, Innovation and Technology.  
The legal basis are the "General Framework Guidelines for the Granting of Aid out of Federal Means"; 
51st Regulation of the Federal Minister for Finance 2004 and the Guidelines thereupon.  
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
The aid takes the form of non -reimbursable subsid ies. For all the  subsidies,  the minimum  amount  
to be granted  is EUR 8.000  and the maximum  is limited  to EUR  800 000 per project or per beneficiary 
and year.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through wha t mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined)  
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 a id intensity is up to 50% of the eligible costs).  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
The annual amount budgeted for the programme is EUR 3 million.  
In 2017 total subsidies of EUR 2,376,960 .00 were approved, in 2018 total subsidies of 
EUR 2,398,010.71  were approved.  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement.  
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.  G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.1  
 
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  9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scop e of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized  product(s) 
or sector(s)  
According to the evaluation of the implementation of the Special Guidelines for the Programme of 
Aid for Innovative Combined Transport for 2009 -2014, 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 48 million tonnes during the relevant period. The overall cumulated 
shift away from road reached 58 billion kilometre -tonnes. This means that the set objective fo r the 
scheme of an average shift of 2 billion kilometre -tonnes per year was by 4 times surpassed with an 
average of some 9.5 billion kilometre -tonnes shift per year. In the relevant time period, 
653,000  tonnes of carbon dioxide per year were not emitted, w hile the NOx emissions were reduced 
by 5010 tonnes per year.  
70  SPECIAL GUIDELINES F OR THE PROGRAMME OF AID FOR INNOVATIVE C OMBINED 
TRANSPORT - TRAINING  AID 
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy.  
SA.42077 - Special Guidelines for the Programme of Aid for Innovative Combined Transport – 
Training Aid . 
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the la tter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2017 – 2018. 
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 support 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 ser vices offered. This also includes 
support for training measures in order to foster the logistics sector.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
Responsible authority is the Austrian Federal Ministry of Transport, Innovation and Technology.  
The legal basis are the "Federal Framework Guidelines for the Granting of Aid out of Federal Means"; 
51st Regulation of the Federal Minister for Finance 2004 and the Guidelines.  
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
The aid takes the form of non -reimbursable subsidies.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit;  if the latter, how 
determined)  
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.  
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  7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budget ed for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
The annual amount budgeted for the programme is EUR 0.15 million. In 2017 and 2018 no projects 
have been approved under this programme.  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement.  
Duration  of the subsidies is individual to the respective projects.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent poss ible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s)  
71  TYROLEAN DIGITALIZAT ION PROMOTION PROGRA M 
1. Title of the subsidy p rogramme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy.  
Title of the subsidy program : Tiroler Digitalisierungsförderung (engl: Tyrolean digitization promotion 
program) . 
Case Number : SA.50461 (2018/X) . 
2. Period covered by the notification.  The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2017; 2018.  
The aid scheme was notified to the Euro pean Commission under the General Block Exemption 
Regulation on February 20th, 2018 . 
In accordance to the period of validity of the General Block Exemption Regulation the notification of 
this subsidy program is valid until June 30th, 2021.  
The period of the validity of the subsidy program is from February 1st, 2018 to December 31st 2022.  
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 promotion project also addresses other sectors such as tourism, transport, trade or 
services.  
The aim of the Tyrolean digitization promotion scheme is to support Tyrolean companies in 
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  4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
Subsidy program was approved by the Tyrolean Regional Governmen t 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.  
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, t ax concession, etc.)  
This subsidy is provided in form of grants.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined)  
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 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. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for t he year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
The annual amount budgeted for that subsidy program is EUR 3 M The subsidy per unit /per project 
is limited to an amount of EUR 0,5 million. Subsidy per unit /per project is limited from 10% to a 
maximum of 50% of eligible costs depending on the underlying module.  
In 2017, no subsidies were granted.  
The amount of subsidies granted under the  General Block Exemption Regulation in 2018 cannot be 
determined at the moment.  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
The subsidy program is valid from February 1, 2018 to December 31,  2022.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is de sirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s)  
a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available  
b) For a previous representative year, which, where p ossible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy   
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  72  TYROLEAN SPECIAL PRO MOTION PROGRAM FOR P LANNING ASSOCIATION 12 
"PITZTAL " 
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
Title of the subsidy program : Tiroler Sonderförderungsprogramm für den Planungsverba nd 12 
"Pitztal "(engl: Tyrolean special promotion program for planning association 12 "Pitztal") . 
Case Number : SA.50460 (2018/X) . 
2. Period covered by the notification.  The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2017; 2018.  
This program was notified to the European Commission under the General Block Exemption 
Regulation on February 20th, 2018.  
In accordance to the period of validity of the General Block Exemption Regulation the notification of 
this program is valid until June 30th, 2021.  
The period of the validity of the program is from 1 January  2018 to 31 December  2027.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of th e subsidy.  
The Tyrolean Regional Government supports the economic development of the region "Pitztal ". The 
promotion program 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 subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
The subsidy program was approved by the Tyrolean Regional Government and is administrated by 
the economic department of  the Tyrolean regional administration.  
This program was notified to the European Commission under the General Block Exemption 
Regulation on February 20th, 2018.  
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
This subsidy is provided in form of grants, interest rate subsidies and loans.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined)  
Depending on the me asure, beneficiaries are individuals, companies, cooperatives, associations and 
communities. Subsidy is provided through an application mechanism with a predetermined amount 
per project.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total a mount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is  not possible, a full explanation  
The annual amount budgeted for this program is about EUR 1 million. The subsidy 
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  granted under the General Block Exemption Regulation, are limited to a 10% to 20% maximum of 
the eligible costs.  
In 2017, no subsidies were granted.  
The amount of subsidie s granted under the General Block Exemption Regulation in 2018 cannot be 
determined at the moment.  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement.  
The aid scheme is valid from 1 January  2018 to 31 December  2027. The notification under the 
General Block Exemption Regulation is valid until June 30th, 2021.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
natur e and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s)  
a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available  
b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding  the last major change 
in the subsidy   
No statistical data available.  
73  TYROLEAN GUIDELINE F OR THE PROMOTION OF CULTURE  - LIBRARIANSHIP  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy.  
Title of the subsidy p rogram:  Tiroler Richtlinie zur Förderung der Kultur – Bibliothekswesen (engl: 
Tyrolean guideline for the promotion of culture – librarianship) . 
Case Number:  SA.49937 (2017/X) . 
2. Period covered by the notification.  The period to be covered by the notification  should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified.  
2017; 2018.  
The European Commission has notified this program under the General Block Exemption Regulation 
on December 22, 2017.  
In accordance to the period of validity of the General Block Exemption Regulation the notification of 
this subsidy program is valid until June 30th, 2021.  
The period of the validity of the subsidy program is from November 21st, 2017 to November 21st, 
2022.  
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 
Promotion Act 2010.  
The purpose of the subsidy is to promote activities, whi ch are suitable to contribute to the 
achievements of the objectives of § 1 of the Tyrolean Culture Promotion Act 2010, such as general 
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  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 for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which  it is granted)  
The subsidy program was approved by the Tyrolean Regional Government and is administrated by 
the culture department of the Tyrolean regional administration.  
The European Commission has notified this program under the General Block Exemption  Regulation 
on December 22, 2017.  
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
This subsidy is provided in form of direct grants, prizes and honors, as well as in form of expert 
advice and reading support from the Department of Reading Ped agogy Service of the Culture 
Department.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined)  
Beneficiaries are 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 promotion program.  
7. Subsidy per uni t, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered b y the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation.  
The annual amount budgeted for this aid scheme is about EUR 0,125 million.  
Subsidies per unit /per project granted under the General Block Exemption Regulation are limi ted to 
a 50% maximum of the eligible costs.  
In 2017 no subsidies were granted under the General Block Exemption Regulation.  
In 2018 no subsidies were granted under the General Block Exemption Regulation . 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits  attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
The aid scheme is valid from November 21, 2017 to November 21, 2022.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics i s left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector( s) 
a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available  
b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the su bsidy 
No statistical data available.  G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.1  
 
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  74  TYROLEAN GUIDELINE F OR THE PROMOTION OF CULTURE  - ADULT EDUCATION  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
Title of the subsidy program : Tiroler Richtlinie zur F örderung der Kultur – Erwachsenenbildung (engl: 
Tyrolean guideline for the promotion of culture – adult education) . 
Case Number : SA.49936 (2017/X)  
2. Period covered by the notification.  The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2017; 2018.  
The European Commission has notified this program under the General Block Exemption Regulation 
on December 22, 2017.  
In accordance to the period of validity of the General Block Exemption Regulation the notification of 
this subsidy program is valid until June 30th, 2021.  
The period of the validity of the subsidy program is from November 21st, 2017 to November 21st, 
2022.  
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 program is an 
essential 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 promote activities, which are suitable t o 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  (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
The subsidy program was approved by the Tyrolean Regional Government and is administrated by 
the culture department of the Tyrolean regional administration.  
The European Commission ha s notified this program under the General Block Exemption Regulation 
on December 22, 2017.  
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
This subsidy is provided in form of direct grants or prizes.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (w hether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined)  
Beneficiaries are legal entities with a statutory seat in Tyrol or a corresponding offer in Tyrol, which 's 
core task is general adult education, which pursue charitable purposes and are not geared towards 
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  7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total am ount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
The annual amount budgeted for this promotion program is about EUR 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 2017  no subsidies were granted under the General Block Exemption Regulation.  
In 2018 no subsidies were granted under the General Block Exem ption Regulation . 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commen cement  
The aid scheme is valid from November 21st, 2017 to November 21st, 2022.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s)  
a) For the three most recent ye ars for which statistics are available  
b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy  
No statistical data avail able. 
75  TYROLEAN GUIDELINE F OR THE PROMOTION PRO GRAM - IMPULSE PACKA GE - 2017  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
Title of the subsidy program : Impulspaket Tirol (engl: Tyrolean economic promotion program – 
impulse package) . 
Case Number : SA.49368 (2017/X) . 
2. Period covered by the notification.  The period to be covered by the  notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or  fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end date s of 
the fiscal  year should be specified  
2017; 2018.  
The subsidy program was notified to the European Commission under the General Block Exemption 
Regulation on 19 October 2017.  
The subsidy program was notified from July 1st, 2014 to 31 December  2020. The subsidy program 
replaced the former subsidy program SA.39453 on 19 October  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 
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  4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is gr anted)  
Subsidy program was approved by the Tyrolean Regional Government and is administrated by the 
economic department of the Tyrolean regional administration.  
The program was notified to the European Commission under the General Block Exemption 
Regulatio n on 19 October 2017.  
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.).  
This subsidy is granted in form of grants.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined).  
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, telecommu nications and 
broadcasting companies) through an application mechanism with a predetermined amount per 
project.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possib le, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation.  
In accordance with the notification of t he subsidy program 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 program, 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 for gender -sensitive measures.  
The eligible costs must be at least EUR 0,5 million and are limited to EUR 30 million.  
In 2017, a total amount of EUR 0,268 million was granted.  
In 2018, a total amount of EUR 2,79 million was granted.  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any ot her time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
The program is valid from July 1st, 2014 to 31 December  2020. The subsidy program replaced the 
former subsidy program SA.39453 on 19 October , 2017.  
9. Statistical data permitting an asse ssment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to  the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the 
extent possible , relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such  information  
include stat istics of production, consumption, imports  and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s)  
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  b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and  meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy.  
No statistical data available.  
76  TYROLEAN SPECIAL PRO MOTION PROGRAM FOR T HE REGION NATURA 200 0 ISEL - 
2017  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy.  
Title of the subsidy program : Tiroler Sonderförderungsprogramm für die Natura 2000 Region Isel 
(engl: Tyrolean special promotion program for the region Natura 2000 Isel)  
Case Number : SA.49327 (2017/X)  
2. Period covered by the notification.  The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified.  
2017; 2018.  
The subsidy prog ram was notified from July 1st, 2016 to 31 December  2020. The subsidy program 
replaced the former subsidy program SA.45993 on 12 October  2017.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy.  
The purpose of the subsidy is to support the economic development  of the (nature park) region 
Natura 2000 Isel. The promotion program should stimulate sustainable regional development by 
promoting tourism, competitiveness of enterprises, projects to increase innovation and projects in 
order to counteract predicted popul ation decline.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted).   
Subsidy program was approved by the Tyrolean regional government and is administrated by the 
economic department of the Tyrole an regional administration.  
The program was notified to the European Commission under the General Block Exemption 
Regulation on 12 October  2017.  
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.).  
This subsidy is provided in form of direct grant s, interest rate subsidies, loans and repayable 
advances.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined)  
Dependi ng on the measure, beneficiaries are individuals, companies, cooperatives, associations and 
communities. Subsidy is provided through an application mechanism with a predetermined amount 
per project.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible,  the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year,  or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
The annual amount budgeted for this promotion program is about EUR 1 million. The subsidy per 
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  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 2017, no subsidies were granted.  
The amount of subsidies granted under the General Block Exemption Regulation in 2018 cannot be 
determined at the moment.  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
The period of validity of the subsidy is from July 1st, 2016 to June 30th, 2026. The notification under 
the General Block Exemption Regulation is valid until 31 December  2020. The subsidy program 
replaced the former subsidy program SA.45993 on 12 October  2017.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the  subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to  the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the 
extent possible,  relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirabl e that such  information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports  and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s)  
a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are  available  
b) For a previous representative year, which, where possibl e and  meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy  
No statistical data available.  
77  PROMOTION GUIDELINE REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT  TYROL 2014 -2020  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy.  
Title of the subsidy program : Förderungsrichtlinie Regionalentwicklung Tirol 2014 -2020 (engl: 
promotion guideline regional development Tyrol 2014 -2020) . 
Case Number : SA.49326 (2017/X) . 
2. Period covered by the notification.  The period to be covered by the  notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or  fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal  year should be specified  
2017; 2018.  
The subsidy program was notified from July 1st, 2015 to 31 December  2020. The subsidy program 
replaced the former subsidy program SA.43212 on 12 October  2017.  
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  significance are to be promoted, with which the regional strengths and potentials in the 
various parts of the country can be used as best as possible.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
The subsidy program was approved by the Tyrolean regional government and is administrated by 
the department for regional development and development strategies of the Tyrolean regional 
administration.  G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.1  
 
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  The program was notified to the European Commi ssion under the General Block Exemption 
Regulation on 12 October  2017 (SA.49326). The subsidy program replaced the former subsidy 
programme SA.43212 on 12 October  2017.  
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
This subsidy is granted i n form of direct grants or interest rate subsidies.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined)  
Depending on the measure, beneficiaries are individuals, companies and cooperation 's. Subsidy is 
provided through an application mechanism with a predetermined amount per project.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a ful l explanation.  
The annual amount budgeted for this promotion program is about EUR 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 2017,  no subsidies were granted under the General Block Exemption Regulation.  
In 2018, no subsidies were granted under the General Block Exemption Regulation.  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
The subsidy program is valid from 1 January  2015 to 31 December  2020. The subsidy program 
replaced the former subsidy program SA.43212 on 12 October  2017.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to  the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the 
extent possible,  relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such  information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports  and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s)  
a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are  available   
b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and  meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the  subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy  
No statistical data available.  
78  REGIONAL ECONOMIC PR OGRAM FOR PLANNING A SSOCIATION 9 "UPPER AND 
SUPERIOR COURT " 2017  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identificati on of the subsidy.  
Title of the subsidy program : Regionalwirtschaftliches Programme für den Planungsverband 9 
"Oberes und Oberstes Gericht ", Sonderförderungsprogramm 2015 -2024 (engl: regional economic 
program for planning association 9 "Oberes und Oberstes  Gericht", special promotion program 2015 -
2024) . 
Case Number : SA.49352 (2017/X) . G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.1  
 
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  2. Period covered by the notification.  The period to be covered by the  notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or  fiscal year. In the latter case, the start a nd end dates of 
the fiscal  year should be specified  
2017; 2018.  
The subsidy program was notified from 1 January  2015 to 31 December  2020. The subsidy program 
replaced the former subsidy program SA.40308 on 12 October  2017.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The Tyrolean Regional Government supports the economic development of the region "Oberes und 
Oberstes Gericht " eligib le for regional state aid. The promotion program should stimulate sustainable 
regional development by promoting tourism, competitiveness of enterprises, projects to increase 
innovation, environmental projects and projects in order to counteract predicted p opulation decline.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
The Subsidy program was approved by the Tyrolean Regional Government and is administrated by 
the economic department of the Tyrolean regional administration.  
The program was notified to the European Commission under the General Block Exemption 
Regulation on 12 October  2017.  
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
The subsidy is granted in form of grants, i nterest rate subsidies and loans.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined)  
Depending on the measure, benef iciaries are individuals, companies, cooperatives, associations and 
communities. Subsidy is provided through an application mechanism with a predetermined amount 
per project.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the  annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possibl e, a full explanation  
The annual amount budgeted for this promotion program is about EUR 1 million. The subsidy per 
unit/per project depends on the measure and beneficiary. State aid is limited to a 10% to 20% 
maximum of the eligible costs.  
In 2017, no subsidies were granted under the General Block Exemption Regulation.  
In 2018, no subsidies were granted under the General Block Exemption Regulation.  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencem ent 
The subsidy program is valid from 1 January  2015 to 31 December  2024. The notification under the 
General Block Exemption Regulation is valid till 31 December  2020. The subsidy program replaced 
the former subsidy program SA.40308 on 12 October  2017.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the  subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to  the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the 
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  include statistics of production, consumption, imports  and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s)  
a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are  available  
b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and  meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy  
No statistical data available.  
79  TYROLEAN GUIDELINE F OR THE PROMOTION OF CULTURE - PERFORMING  ARTS  
1. Title of the sub sidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
Title of the subsidy program : Tiroler Richtlinie zur Förderung der Kultur – Darstellende Kunst (engl: 
Tyrolean guideline for the promotion of culture – performing arts) . 
Case Number : SA.47220 (2016/X) . 
2. Period covered by the notification.  The period to be covered by the  notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or  fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal  year should be specified  
2017; 2018.  
The subsidy program was notified from December 13th, 2016 to June 30th, 2021  
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 object ives of § 1 of the Tyrolean Culture Promotion Act 2010, such as 
development of new forms of artistic expression, ensuring the best possible coverage or the 
promotion of young artistic talents.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identificat ion of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
Subsidy program was approved by the Tyrolean Regional Government and is administrated by the 
culture department of the Tyrolean regional administration.  
The program was notified to the European Commission u nder the General Block Exemption 
Regulation on January 2nd, 2017.  
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
This subsidy is granted in form of direct grant or interest rate subsidy.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined)  
Beneficiaries are individuals and companies, who/which are active in the area of performing arts. 
The sub sidy is provided through an application mechanism with a predetermined amount per project.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsi dy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation.  
The annual amount budgeted for this promotion program is abou t EUR 0.5 million.  
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  In 2017 no subsidies were granted under the General Block Exemption Regulation.  
In 2018 no subsidies were granted under the General Block Exemption Regulatio n. 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
The subsidy program is valid from December 13, 2016 to June 30, 2021.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the sub sidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to  the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the 
extent possible,  relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such  information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imp orts and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s)  
a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are  available  
b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and  meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy  
No statistical data available.  
80  TYROLEAN GUIDELINE F OR THE PROMOTION OF CULTURE - CULTURE IN ITIATIVES  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
Title of the subsidy program : Tiroler Richtlinie zur Förderung der Kultur – Kulturinitiativen (engl: 
Tyrolean guideline for the promotion of culture – cultural initiatives)  
Case Number : SA.47219 (2016/X)  
2. Period covered by the notification.  The period to be covered by the  notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or  fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal  year should be specified.  
2017; 2018.  
The subsidy program was notified from December 13th, 2016 to June 30th, 2021.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The purpose of the subsidy is to promote activities, which are suitable to contribute to the 
achievements of the objectives of § 1 of the Tyrolean Culture Promotion Act 2010, such as 
development of contemporary artistic and cultural expressions, promotion of interdisciplinary and 
innovative cultural work or the promotion of young artistic talents.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
The subsidy program was approved by the Tyrolean Regional Government and is administrated by 
the culture department of the Tyrolean regional administration.  
The program was notified to the Europe an Commission under the General Block Exemption Regulon 
on January 2nd, 2017.  
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
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  6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined)  
Beneficiaries are individuals and companies, who/which are active in the area of cultural initiatives. 
The subsidy is provided through an application mechanism with a predetermined amount per project.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average  subsidy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
The annual amount budgeted for this subsidy program is a bout EUR 0,5 million.  
Subsidy per unit /per project is limited to a 50% maximum of the eligible costs  
In 2017 no subsidies were granted under the General Block Exemption Regulon.  
In 2018 no subsidies were granted under the General Block Exemption Regulon.  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
The subsidy program is valid from December 13th, 2016 to June 30th, 2021.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to  the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the 
extent possible,  relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such  information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports  and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s)  
a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are  available  
b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and  meaningful, should be the  
latest year preceding the introduction  of the subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy  
No statistical data available.  
81  INDIVIDUAL AID FOR T HE RENOVATION AND EX PANSION OF THE FORTRES S 
KUFSTEIN  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of  the subsidy.  
Title of the subsidy program : Land Tirol, Einzelbeihilfe TOP -CITY-KUFSTEIN Ges.m.b.H, Sanierungs - 
und Ausbauprojekt Festung Kufstein (engl: individual aid TOP -CITY-KUFSTEIN Ges.m.b.H., 
renovation and expansion project of fortress Kufstein)  
Case Number : SA.47099 (2016/X)  
2. Period covered by the notification.  The period to be covered by the  notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or  fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal  year should be specified  
2017; 2018.  
The ad hoc case was notified under the General Block Exemption Regulation from 
13 December  2016.  G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.1  
 
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  3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The purpose of the individual aid is the promotion of the renovation and expansion of fortress 
Kufstein.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
The individual aid was approved by the Tyrolean regional government and is administrated by the 
culture departm ent of the Tyrolean regional administration.  
The ad hoc case was notified to the European Commission under Block Exemption Regulation on 
20 December  2016 (SA.47098 2016/X).  
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
This subsidy is provi ded in form of a direct grant or interest rate subsidy.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined)  
The indiv idual aid was granted to the beneficiary TOP -CITY-KUFSTEIN Ges.m.b.H. Subsidy was 
provided through an application mechanism with a predetermined amount.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgete d for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
In 2017 no aid was granted.  
In 2018 no aid was granted.  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
The project period started in May 2014 and ended in August 2017. The final account of the project 
has not been completed yet.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to  the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the 
extent possible,  relevant and/or de terminable, however, it is desirable that such  information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports  and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s)  
a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are  available  
b) For a previous repres entative year, which, where possible and  meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy  
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  82  TYROLEAN SPECIAL PRO MOTION PROGRAM FOR T HE REGION NATU RA 2000 ISEL - 
2016  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
Title of the subsidy program : Tiroler Sonderförderungsprogramm für die Natura 2000 Region Isel 
(engl: Tyrolean special promotion program for the region Natura 2000 Isel)  
Case Number : SA.45993 (2016/X)  
2. Period covered by the notification.  The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal  year should be specified  
2017; 2018.  
The subsidy program was notified from  1 July 2016 to 31 December 2020. The subsidy program was 
replaced by SA.49327 on 12 October  2017.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The purpose of t he subsidy is to support the economic development of the (nature park) region 
Natura 2000 Isel. The promotion program should stimulate sustainable regional development by 
promoting tourism, competitiveness of enterprises, projects to increase innovation an d projects in 
order to counteract predicted population decline.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
Subsidy program was approved by the Tyrolean regional government and is adminis trated by the 
economic department of the Tyrolean regional administration.  
The program was notified to the European Commission under the General Block Exemption 
Regulation on 15 July 2016 (SA.45993 2016/X).  
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax conce ssion, etc.)  
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 (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctu ating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined)  
Depending on the measure, beneficiaries are individuals, companies, cooperatives, associations and 
communities. Subsidy is provided through an application mechanism with a predetermined amount 
per proje ct. 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for  the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
The annual amount budgeted for this promotion program is about EUR 1 million. The subsidy per 
unit/per project depends on the measure and beneficiary . State aid is limited to a 10% maximum of 
the eligible costs for large enterprises, to a 20% maximum of the eligible costs for medium sized 
enterprises and to a 30% maximum of the eligible costs for small enterprises.  
In 2017, a total amount of EUR 0,310 million was granted under the General Block Exemption 
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  In 2018, no subsidies were granted, because the subsidy program was replaced by replaced by 
SA.49327 on 12 October 2017.  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
The period of validity of the subsidy program is from 1 July 2016 to 30 June 2026. The notification 
under the General Block Exemption Regulation was valid until  31 December 2020, when it was 
replaced by SA.49327 on 12 October 2017.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to  the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the 
extent possible,  relevant and/or determinable, however , it is desirable that such  information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports  and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s)  
a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are  available  
b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and  meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy  
No statistical data available  
83  INDIVIDUAL AID FOR C ABLE CAR SILVRETTA GALLTÜR COMPANY LTD.  PARTNERSHIP  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy.  
Title of the subsidy program : Einzelbeihilfe Bergbahnen Silvretta Galtür GmbH & Co. 
Kommanditgesellschaft (engl: individual  aid Bergbahnen Silvretta Galtür GmbH & Co. 
Kommanditgesellschaft) . 
Case Number : SA.45992 (2016/X) . 
2. Period covered by the notification.  The period to be covered by the  notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or  fiscal year. In the latte r case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal  year should be specified  
2017; 2018.  
The ad hoc case was notified from 12 July 2016.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The purpose of the individual aid is to promote investive improvements in the skiing area Silvretta -
Galtür, for example for snow machines, ski trails or ski lifts/cable cars.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under  
which it is granted)  
The individual aid was approved by the Tyrolean regional government and is administrated by the 
economic department of the Tyrolean regional administration.  
This ad hoc case was notified to the European Commission under the General Block Exemption 
Regulation on 15 July 2016 (2016/X).  
5. Form of th e subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
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  6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed  or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined)  
The individual aid was granted to the beneficiary Bergbahnen Silvretta Galtür GmbH & Co. 
Kommanditgesellschaft. The beneficiary is a SME. Subsidy was provided through an application 
mechanism with a predetermined amount.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit  subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
In 2016 an individual aid of EUR 1 million was granted.  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it,  including date of 
inception/commencement  
The project period started on 10 May 2016 and ended on 31 December 2016. The final account of 
the project has not been completed in 2017 and 2018.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of t he subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to  the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the 
extent possible,  relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such  information 
include statistics of production, consumptio n, imports  and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s)  
a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are  available  
b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and  meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introducti on of the subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy  
No statistical data available.  
84  TYROLEAN ECONOMIC DE VELOPMENT PROGRAM ME - PROMOTION OF ENER GY SAVING 
MEASURES AND RENEWAB LE ENERGY SOURCES  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy.  
Title of the subsidy program : Tiroler Förderung von Energiesparmaßnahmen; Langtitel: Tiroler 
Wirtschaftsförderungsprogramm – Förderung von Energiesparmaßnahmen und von erneuerbaren 
Energieträgern (engl: promotion guideline "Tyrolean economic development program - promotion of 
energy saving measures and renewable energy sources "). 
Case Number : SA.44096 (2016/X) . 
2. Period covered by the notification.  The period to be covered by the  notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or  fiscal year. In the latter case, the start an d end dates of 
the fiscal  year should be specified  
2017; 2018.  
The subsidy program was notified to the European Commission under the General Block Exemption 
Regulation on 8 January 2016.  
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  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 (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
The subsidy program  was approved by the Tyrolean regional government and is administrated by 
the economic department of the Tyrolean regional administration. This promotion of the State of 
Tyrol is an additional subsidy to the environmental promotion of the federal governmen t. 
The program was notified to the European Commission under the General Block Exemption 
Regulation on January 8th, 2016.  
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
This subsidy is granted in form of direct grants or interest rate subsid ies. 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined)  
Beneficiaries are SME. Subsidy is provided through an applic ation mechanism with a predetermined 
amount per project.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
This program is an additional subsidy program 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.  
In 2017, a total amount of EUR 0,306 million was granted under the General Block Exemption 
Regulation.  
In 2018, a total amount of EUR 0,651 million was granted under the subsidy program. The part of 
the amount of subsidies which falls under the General Block Exemption Regulation cannot  be 
determined at the moment.  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Period of validity of the subsidy program is from 1 January 2016 to 30 June 2021.  
9. Statistical data permitting an ass essment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to  the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the 
extent possible,  relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such  information 
include sta tistics of production, consumption, imports  and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s)  
a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are  available  
b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and  meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change 
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  No statistical data available.  
85  TYROLEAN PROMOTION O F PERSONNEL ACCOMMOD ATION  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identi fication of the subsidy.  
Title of the subsidy program : Förderungsrichtlinie "Tiroler Förderung von Personalunterkünften" 
(engl: promotion guideline "Tyrolean promotion of personnel accommodation ") 
Case Number : SA.43282 (2015/X)  
2. Period covered by the notification.  The period to be covered by the  notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or  fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal  year should be specified  
2017; 2018.  
The subsidy program was notified from  1 July 2014 to 30 September 2017.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The purpose of the subsidy is to ensure that high -quality accommodation for the staff is created by 
the tourism industry in order to ensure the positive development of tourism in Tyrol and to improve 
international competitiveness.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
The subsidy program was approved by the Tyrolean regional government and is administrate d by 
the economic department of the Tyrolean regional administration.  
The program was notified to the European Commission under the General Block Exemption 
Regulation on 9 October 2015 (2015/X).  
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
This subsidy is provided in form of direct grants or interest rate subsidies.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, ho w 
determined)  
Beneficiaries are SME. Subsidy is provided through an application mechanism with a predetermined 
amount per project.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (in dicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
Subsidy per unit /per p roject is granted to the extent of 10% of the eligible costs for medium sized 
enterprises and 20% of the eligible costs for small sized enterprises.  
The eligible costs must be at least EUR 0,02 million and are limited to EUR 3 million.  
In 2017, a total amo unt of EUR 1,637 million was granted.  
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  8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement.  
The period of validity of the subsidy program is from July 1st, 2014 to September 30th, 2017.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to  the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the 
extent possible,  relevant and/or determin able, however, it is desirable that such  information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports  and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s)  
a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are  available  
b) For a previous representati ve year, which, where possible and   meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy  
No statistical data available.  
86  INFRASTRUCTURE PROMO TION OF THE PROVINCE  OF TYROL - LOCAL H EATING PLANT  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
Title of the subsidy program : Förderungsrichtlinie "Infrastrukturförderung des Landes Tirol – 
Nahwärmeversorgung "(engl: promotion guideline "infrastructure promotion of the province of 
Tyrol – local heating plant ") 
Case Number : SA.43281 (2015/X)  
2. Period covered by the notification.  The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2017; 2018.  
The subsidy program was notified from 1 July 2014 to  30 June 2021.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Tyrolean Regional Government supports the use of renew able energy by promoting construction or 
renovation of biomass local heating systems.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
Subsidy program was approved by the Tyrolean regional gov ernment and is administrated by the 
economic department of the Tyrolean regional administration.  
The program was notified to the European Commission under the General Block Exemption 
Regulation on 9 October 2015 (2015/X).  
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
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  6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined)  
Beneficiaries are all companies, other entrepreneurial organizations as well as associations and 
confessional organizations. Subsidy is provided through an application mechanism with a 
predetermined amount per proje ct. 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for  the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
Subsidy per unit /per project is granted to the extent of 30% of the eligible costs.  
In 2017, no subsidies were granted under the General Block Exemption Regulation.  
In 2018, no subsidies were granted under the General Block Exemption Regulation.  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Period of validity of the subsidy program i s from 1 July 2014 to 30 June 2021.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to  the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the 
extent possible,  relevant and/or de terminable, however, it is desirable that such  information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports  and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s)  
a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are  available  
b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and  meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy  
No statistical data available.  
87  TYROLEAN SPECIAL PRO MOTION PROGRAM LECH TAL - REUTTE  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
Title of the subsidy program : Tiroler Sonderförderungsprogramm Lechtal -Reutte (engl: Tyrolean 
special promotion program Lechtal -Reutte)  
Case Num ber: SA.43280 (2015/X)  
2. Period covered by the notification.  The period to be covered by the  notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or  fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal  year should be specified  
2017; 2018.  
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  3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The Tyrolean Regional Government supports the economic development of the (nature park) region 
Lechtal -Reutte. The promotion program sho uld stimulate sustainable regional development by 
promoting tourism, competitiveness of enterprises, projects to increase innovation, environmental 
projects and projects in order to counteract predicted population decline.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
Subsidy program was approved by the Tyrolean regional government and is administrated by the 
economic department of the Tyrolean regional administration.  
The program was notifi ed to the European Commission under the General Block Exemption 
Regulation on 9 October 2015 (SA.43280 2015/X).  
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
This subsidy is granted in form of direct grants, interest rate subsidies, loans and repayable 
advances.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined)  
Depending on the measure, beneficiaries are individuals, companies, cooperatives, associations and 
communities. Subsidy is provided through an application mechanism with a predetermined amount 
per project.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total  amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
The annual amount budgeted for this program is about EUR 0.7 million. The subsidy per unit /per 
project depends on the measure and beneficiary. State aid is limited to a 10% to 70% maximum of 
the eligible costs.  
In 2017, no subsidies were granted under the General Block Exemption Regulation.  
In 2018, no subsidies were granted under the General Block Exemption Regulation.  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commen cement  
Period of validity of the subsidy program is from 2 July 2015 to 12 December 2024. According to the 
General Block Exemption Regulation the notification is valid until 30 June 2021.  G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.1  
 
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  9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of th e  subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to  the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the 
extent possible,  relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such  information 
include statistics of production, consumptio n, imports  and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s)  
a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are  available  
b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and  meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy  
No statistical data available.  
88  PROMOTION GUIDELINE REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT  TYROL 2014 -2020  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the  subsidy  
Title of the subsidy program : Förderungsrichtlinie Regionalentwicklung Tirol 2014 -2020 (engl: 
promotion guideline regional development Tyrol 2014 -2020) . 
Case Number : SA.43212 (2015/X) . 
2. Period covered by the notification.  The period to be covered b y the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or  fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal  year should be specified  
2017; 2018.  
The subsidy program was notified from 1 July 2015 to 31 December 2020. The subs idy program was 
replaced by SA.49326 on 12 October  2017.  
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 significance are to be promoted, with which the regional strengths and potentials in t he 
various parts of the country can be used as best as possible.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
The subsidy program was approved by the Tyrolean regional government and is ad ministrated by 
the department for regional development and development strategies of the Tyrolean regional 
administration.  
The program was notified to the European Commission under the General Block Exemption 
Regulation on September 29th, 2015 (SA.43212 20 15/X). The subsidy program was replaced by 
SA.49326 on 12 October  2017.  
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
This subsidy is granted in form of direct grants or interest rate subsidies.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whet her to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined)  
Depending on the measure, beneficiaries are individuals, companies and cooperations. Subsidy is 
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  7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the pre vious 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
The annual amount budgeted for this promotion program is about EUR 1 million per yea r. 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 2017, no subsidies were granted under the General Block Exemption Regulation.  
In 2018, no subsidies were granted under the General Block Exemption Regulation, because the 
subsidy program was replaced by SA.49326 on 12 October  2017.  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/comme ncement  
Period of validity of the subsidy is from 1 January  2015 to 31 December  2020. The subsidy program 
was replaced by SA.49326 on 12 October  2017.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and sc ope of such statistics is left to  the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the 
extent possible,  relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such  information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports  and exports of the subsidiz ed product(s) 
or sector(s)  
a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are  available  
b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and  meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the las t major change 
in the subsidy  
No statistical data available.  
89  REGIONAL ECONOMIC PR OGRAM FOR PLANNING A SSOCIATION 9 "UPPER AND 
SUPERIOR COURT " - 2014  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
Title of the subsidy program : Regionalwirtschaftliches Programm für den Planungsverband 9 „Oberes 
und Oberstes Gericht ", Sonderförderungsprogramm 2015 -2024 (engl: regional economic program 
for planning association 9 "Oberes und Oberstes Gericht", special promotion program 2015 -2024) . 
Case Number : SA.40308 (2014/X) . 
2. Period covered by the notification.  The period to be covered by the  notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or  fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2017; 2018.  
The subsidy program was notified from 1 January  2015 to 31 December  2020. The subsidy program 
was replaced by SA.49352 on 12 October  2017.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The Tyrolean Regional Government supports the economic development of the region "Oberes und 
Oberstes Gericht " eligible for regional state aid. The promotion program should stimulate sustainable 
regional development by promoting tourism, competitiveness of  enterprises, projects to increase 
innovation, environmental projects and projects in order to counteract predicted population decline.  G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.1  
 
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  4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
The Subsidy program was approved by the Tyrolean Regional Government and is administrated by 
the economic department of the Tyrolean regional administration.  
The program was notified to the European Commission under the General Block Exemption 
Regulation on 18 De cember  2014.  
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
The subsidy is granted in form of grants, interest rate subsidies and loans.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mec hanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined)  
Depending on the measure, beneficiaries are individuals, companies, cooperatives, associations and 
communities. Subsidy is provided through an application mechanism with  a predetermined amount 
per project.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
The annual amount budgeted for this promotion program is about EUR 1 million. The subsidy per 
unit/per project depen ds on the measure and beneficiary. State aid is limited to a 10% to 20% 
maximum of the eligible costs.  
In 2017, a total amount of EUR 0,171 million was granted.  
In 2018, no subsidies were granted under the General Block Exemption Regulation.  
8. Duration of th e subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Period of validity of the subsidy program is from 1 January  2015 to 31 December  2024. The 
notification under the General Block Exemption Regulation was valid un til 31 December  2020, when 
it was replaced by SA.49352 on 12 October 2017.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the  subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to  the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the 
extent possible,  relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such  information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports  and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s)  
a) For the three most recent years for wh ich statistics are  available  
b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and  meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy  
No statistical data available.  G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.1  
 
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  90  TYRO LEAN ECONOMIC PROMOT ION PROGRAM - IMPULS E PACKAGE - 2014  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy.  
Title of the subsidy program : Impulspaket Tirol (engl: Tyrolean economic promotion program – 
impuls e package)  
Case Number : SA.39453 (2014/X)  
2. Period covered by the notification.  The period to be covered by the  notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or  fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal  year should be specified  
2017; 2018.  
The subsidy program was notified from July 1st, 2014 to 31 December  2020. The subsidy program 
was replaced by SA.49368 on 19 October  2017.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The Tyrolean Regional Government suppo rts 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 a uthority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
Subsidy program was approved by the Tyrolean Regional Government and is administrated by the 
economic department of the Tyrolean regional administration.  
The program was notified to the European Commission under the General Block Exemption 
Regulation on September 3rd, 2014.  
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
This subsidy is granted in form of grants.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is  provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined)  
Beneficiaries are SMEs and large enterprises in regions eligible for regional aid. Subsidy is p rovided 
to producers and in some special cases other companies (tourism industry, telecommunications and 
broadcasting companies) through an application mechanism with a predetermined amount per 
project.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possi ble, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous y ear, or both) is not possible, a full explanation.  
In accordance with the notification of the subsidy program 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 program, 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 for gender -sensitive measures.  G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.1  
 
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  The eligible costs must be at least EUR 0.5 million and are limited to EUR 30 million.  
In 2017, a total amount of EUR 5,237 million was granted.  
In 2018, no subsidies were granted, because the subsidy program was replaced by SA.49368 on 
19 October  2017.  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Period of validity of the subsidy is fro m July 1st, 2014 to 31 December  2020. The subsidy program 
was replaced by SA.49368 on 19 October  2017.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to  the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the 
extent possible,  relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such  information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports  and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s)  
a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are  available  
b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and  meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy  
No statisti cal data available.  
91  LOWER AUSTRIAN AID S CHEME 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  
01.01.2017 – 31.12.2018 . 
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 wh om 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, 
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  7. Subsidy per unit  
2017:  EUR  20.802.733,58 . 
2018:  EUR  20.823.428,31 . 
Average subsidy per endeavour cannot be validly calculated (amount of aid is calculated for the 
specific case and differs strongly from case t o case) . 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
31.12.2020 . 
9. Statistical Data  
It is considered that the application of the subsidy programme has got only minimal effects on the 
international trade.  
92  LOWER AUSTRIAN AID S CHEME FOR RESEARCH D EVELOPMENT AND INNOV ATION  
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  
01.01.2017 – 31.12.2018 . 
3. Policy objective and /or purpose of the subsidy  
Fostering In novation 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, the amount depe nds 
on the nature and quality of the project which are judged by the authorities.  
7. Subsidy per unit  
2017:  EUR  2.298.683,58 . 
2018:  EUR  1.958.863,48 . 
Average subsidy per endeavour cannot be validly calculated (amount of aid is calculated for the 
specific ca se and differs strongly from case to case ). 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
31.12.2020 . G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.1  
 
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  9. Statistical Data  
It is considered that the application of the subsidy programme has got only minimal effects on the 
international trade.  
93  LOWER AUSTRIAN AID S CHEME FOR BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Aid scheme of the Lower Austrian Funds for Economy and Tourism for Business Development . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
01.01.2017 – 31.12.2018 . 
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 a re granted to Lower Austria SMEs establishing cooperation 's and/ or strategic 
development through formation.  
7. Subsidy per unit  
2017:  EUR  1.123.125,40  
2018:  EUR  1.202.000,75  
Average subsidy per endeavour cannot be validly calculated (amount of aid is calcu lated for the 
specific case and differs strongly from case to case) . 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
31.12.2020 . 
9. Statistical Data  
It is considered that the application of the subsidy programme has got only minimal effects on the 
international trade.  
94  LOWER AUSTRIAN AID SCHEME FOR GUARANTEES FOR P ARTICIPATION CAPITAL  
1. Title of the subsidy programm e 
Aid scheme of the Lower Austrian Funds for Economy and Tourism for guarantees for participation 
capital . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
01.01.2017 – 31.12.2018 . G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.1  
 
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  3. Policy objective 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 subsid ized for the first three years.  
7. Subsidy per unit  
2017:  EUR  18.394.400,00 . 
2018:  EUR  17.523.200,00 . 
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  
31.12.2020 . 
9. Statistical Data  
It is considered that the application of the subsidy programme has got only minimal effects on the 
international trade.  
95  LOWER AUSTRIAN AID S CHEME FOR GUARANTEES  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Aid Scheme of t he Lower Austrian Funds for Economy and Tourism for Guarantees  
2. Period covered by the notification  
01.01.2017 – 31.12.2018 . 
3. Policy objective 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  
Guarantees . G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.1  
 
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  6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Subsidies are granted to endeavours investing in Lower Austria in the form of guarantees.  
7. Subsidy per unit  
2017:  EUR  1.223.600,00 . 
2018:  EUR  219.200,00 . 
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  
31.12.2020 . 
9. Statistical Data  
It is considered that the application of the subsidy programme has got only minimal effects on the 
international trade.  
96  LOWER AUSTRIAN AID S CHEME FOR TECHNOLOGY  DEVELOPMENT  
1. Title of the subsidy programm e 
Aid scheme of the Lower Austrian Funds for Economy and Tourism for technology development . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
01.01.2017 – 31.12.2018 . 
3. Policy objective and /or purpose of the subsidy  
Fostering Innovation in Lower Austria by supporting res earch 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 t he nature and quality of the project 
which are judged by the authorities.  
7. Subsidy per unit  
2017:  EUR  14.181.088,32 . 
2018:  EUR  14.079.291,24 . 
Average subsidy per endeavour cannot be validly calculated (amount of aid is calculated for the 
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  8. Duration of the subsidy  
31.12.2020  
9. Statistical Data  
It is considered that the application of the subsidy programme has got only minimal effects on the 
international trade.  
97  STRENGTHENING OF INN OVATION FOR AUSTRIAN  ORGANIZATIONS IN SPECI FIC 
ISSUES  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy.  
SA.40732 FTI -RL Themen . 
Strengthening of innovation for Austrian organizations in specific issues . 
2. Period covered by the noti fication. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified.  
2017; 2018.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the sub sidy 
Strengthening of innovation for Austrian organizations in specific issues . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
BMVIT, BMWFW . 
(GZ BMVIT -609.986/0011 -III/I2/2014) . 
(GZ BMWFW -97.005/0003 -C1/9/2014) . 
Par. 11 No.  1 to 5 of the Research and Technology Promotion Law, RTPL) State Gazette 
No. 434/1982 . 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
Grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined)  
Companies, research institutes, scientists . 
Mechanism: call for proposers . 
Fluctuating amounts determined by results of Evaluation of every project . 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit  subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
Funds paid ( million ): 
2017:  EUR  41.468 , -- 
2018:  EUR  57.993 , -- G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.1  
 
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  8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attac hed to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Project period: from 1 up to several years (depends on the proposal) . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is lef t to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s)  
a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available  
b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy  
98  BROADBAND AUSTRIA 20 20 
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy.  
SA.41175 Broadband Austria 2020, BMVIT Broadband Promotion . 
Investment aid for broadband network development . 
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2017; 2018.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Aid for broadband infrastructures  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
Federal Ministry of Transport, Innovation and Technology . 
GZ BMVIT -630.075/0030 -II/Stabst.IKI/2015 . 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
Grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined)  
Companies . 
Mechanism: call for proposers . 
Fluctuating amounts determined by results of Evaluation of every project.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
Funds paid ( million s): 
2017:  EUR  0,437 , --. 
2018:  EUR  20.094 , --. G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.1  
 
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  8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Project period: from 1 up to several years (depends on the proposal) . 
9. Statistical data permitting  an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s)  
a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available  
b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy  
99  HUMAN RESOURCES RTI -GUIDELINE  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy.  
SA.40734 - Human R esources RTI -Guideline . 
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2017;  2018.  
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 (including identification of the legislation under 
which  it is granted)  
BMVIT, BMWFW . 
(GZ BMVIT -609.986/0011 -III/I2/2014) . 
(GZ BMWFW -97.005/0003 -C1/9/2014) . 
Par. 11 No. 1 to 5 of the Research and Technology Promotion Law, RTPL, State Gazette 
No. 434/1982 . 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
Grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined)  
Companies, research institutes, scientis ts. 
Mechanism: call for proposers . 
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  7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
Funds paid ( millions ): 
2017:  EUR  0,930 , --. 
2018:  EUR  1.708 , --. 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Project period: from 1 up to several years (depends on the proposal) . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of  the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of  production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s)  
a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available  
b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year p receding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy  
100  GUIDELINES FOR AID U NDER GENERAL PROGRAM MES OF AUSTRIAN RESE ARCH 
PROMOTION AGENCY - INDUSTRY  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or ide ntification of the subsidy.  
Austrian Promotion Agency – General Programmes . 
Guidelines: SA.40739 FFG -RL Industry . 
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year . In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2017; 2018.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy.  
Subsidy for research and development projects for industry . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
Federal Ministry of Transport, Innovation and Technology . 
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 (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
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  6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporter s, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined)  
Companies, research institutes . 
Mechanism: call for proposers during the whole year . 
Fluctuating amounts determined by results of Evaluatio n of every project.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
Funds paid ( millions ): 
2017:  EUR  59.670 , --. 
2018:  EUR  68.124 , --. 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to  it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Project period: from 1 up to several years (depends on the proposal)  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to th e judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s)  
a) For the t hree most recent years for which statistics are available  
b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy  
101  GUIDEL INES FOR AID UNDER G ENERAL PROGRAMMES OF  AUSTRIAN RESEARCH 
PROMOTION AGENCY - SME 
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy.  
Austrian Promotion Agency – General Programmes . 
Guidelines: SA.40740 FFG -RL KMU . 
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2017; 20 18. 
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 (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
Federal Ministry of Transport, Innovation and Technology . 
Legal basis of the FFG -Guidelines builds the federal law for the establishment of the Austrian 
Research Promotion Agency.  
(GZ BMVIT -609.986/0012 -III/I2/2014) . 
(GZ BMWFW -98.310/0102 -C1/10/2014) . G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.1  
 
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  5. Form of the subsidy (i.e ., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
Grants, loans, sureties for bank loans . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how  
determined)  
Companies, research institutes . 
Mechanism: call for proposers during the whole year . 
Fluctuating amounts determined by results of Evaluation of every project.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the an nual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
Funds paid ( millions ): 
2017:  EUR  48.613 , --. 
2018:  EUR  59.662 , --. 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it,   including date of 
inception/commencement  
Project period: from 1 up to several years (depends on th e proposal) . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it  is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s)  
a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available  
b) For a previous representative year, which, w here possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy  
102  BROADBAND AUSTRIA 20 20 - DUCT EMPTY PIPE  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
SA.42073 Breitband Austria 2020 Leerverrohrungsprogramm . 
Investment aid for broadband network development – Duct (empty Pipe) . 
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification sho uld be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2017; 2018.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Aid for broadband infrastructures – Duct Infrastructur e. 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
Federal Ministry of Transport, Innovation and Technology . 
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  5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
Grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined)  
Companies . 
Mechanism: call for propo sers. 
Fluctuating amounts determined by results of Evaluation of every project.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit  in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
Funds paid (millions ): 
2017:  EUR  0.742 , --. 
2018:  EUR  2.294 , --. 
8. Durati on of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Project period: from 1 up to several years (depends on the proposal) . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The  specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s)  
a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available  
b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsi dy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy  
103  GUIDELINES FOR AID U NDER GENERAL PROGRAM MES OF AUSTRIAN RESE ARCH 
PROMOTION AGENCY - OFFENSIVE  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy.  
Austrian Promotion Agency – General Programmes . 
Guidelines: SA.40738 FFG -RL Offensive . 
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the s tart and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2017; 2018.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Subsidy for research and development projects  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
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  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 -98.310/010 2-C1/10/2014)  
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
Grants, loans, sureties for bank loans . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuati ng amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined)  
Companies, research institutes . 
Mechanism: call for proposers during the whole year . 
Fluctuating amounts determined by results of Evaluation of every project.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is no t possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the pre vious year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
Funds paid ( millions ): 
2017:  EUR  16.212 , --. 
2018:  EUR  24.380 , --. 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Project period: from  1 up to several years (depends on the proposal) . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, rele vant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s)  
a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available  
b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsi dy 
104  STRENGTHENING COOPER ATIVE FRAMEWORKS BET WEEN SCIENCE AND IND USTRY  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
SA.40733 FTI -RL Struktur . 
Strengthening cooperative frameworks between science and industry . 
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2017; 2018.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
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  4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
BMVIT, BMWFW . 
(GZ BMVIT -609.986/0011 -III/I2/2014) . 
(GZ BMWFW -97.005/0003 -C1/9/2014) . 
Par. 11 No. 1 to 5 of the Research and Technology Promotion Law, RTPL, State Gazette 
No. 434/1982 . 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
Grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined)  
Companies, research institutes, scientists . 
Mechanism: call for proposers . 
Fluctuating amounts determined  by results of Evaluation of every project . 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provis ion of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
Funds paid ( millions ): 
2017:  EUR  0.932 , --. 
2018:  EUR  0,560 , --. 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other t ime limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Project period: from 1 up to several years (depends on the proposal) . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable  that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s)  
a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available  
b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy  
105  REIMBURSEMENT OF PRE VIOUSLY PAID ENERGY TAXES  
1. Title of the subsi dy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
Reimbursement of previously paid energy taxes;  
Energieabgabenvergütungsgesetz (Act on reimbursement of previously paid energy taxes), Federal 
Gazette (BGBl.) Nr. 201/1996, as last amended by Act BGBl. I Nr. 136/2017.  
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified.  
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  3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The basic idea of the tax refund is to relieve "energy -intensive businesses " (Art. 17 of Council 
Directive 2003/96/EC), which are more burdened by the energy taxes than others, by imp lementing 
an upper limit of the tax burden (in relation to their net production value). From the 1st January 
2011, only businesses whose activity consists in the production of goods may apply for 
reimbursement of energy taxes.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
The scheme is operated by the national tax authority which is responsible for collecting the sales tax 
(VAT) of the requesting enterprise (as the executive body of the Fede ral Ministry of Finance).  
National legal act: Bundesgesetz über die Vergütung von Energieabgaben 
(Energieabgabenvergütungsgesetz), BGBl. Nr. 201/1996, Act on reimbursement of previously paid 
energy taxes, as last amended by Act BGBl. I Nr. 136/2017. This a mendment in 2017 comprises 
only a few technical changes in order to correct minor drafting mistakes.  
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
The reimbursement of energy taxes on electricity, coal/coke, natural gas and mineral oils is granted 
in order to achieve a reduction of environmental taxes in accordance with Art. 17 of the Council 
Directive 2003/96/EC of 27 October 2003 restructuring the Community framework for the taxation 
of energy products and electricity. The minimum excise d uty levels as provided by Directive 
2003/96/EC 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 prov ided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined)  
The reimbursement only applies to "energy -intensive business " (Art. 17/1/a of Directive 
2003/96/EC) whose business is mainly the production of goods. These measures have to be proven.  
Those enterprises are not entitled to claim reimbursement  as far as the energy source is used for 
the production of heat, steam or hot water, except directly for the purpos e of the production of 
goods;  
• as far as the energy source or the produced heat (steam, hot water) is supplied by them;  
• as far as energy products are used as propellants.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible , a full explanation  
The annual overall amount of the budget planned under the scheme amounts to EUR 450 million.  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
The reimbursement as an environm ental aid (more precisely: aid scheme in the form of reductions 
in environmental taxes) is covered by Commission Regulation (EU) No 651/2014 of 17 June 2014 
declaring certain categories of aid compatible with the internal market in application of Articles 107 
and 108 of the Treaty (General block exemption Regulation 2014). Aid schemes in the form of 
reductions in environmental taxes fulfilling the conditions of Council Directive 2003/96/EC of 27 
October 2003 restructuring the Community framework for the tax ation of energy products and 
electricity shall be compatible with the internal market within the meaning of Article 107(3) of the 
Treaty and shall be exempted from the notification requirement of Article 108(3) of the Treaty, 
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  A summary information including the provisions of the Austrian Energieabgabenvergütungsgesetz 
was (once more) transmitted to the European Commission in 2014, following the rules of Regulation 
651/2104, stating  that the aid scheme shall continue to be applicable during the period of 
01.01.2015 – 31.12.2020.  
The remuneration is based on a request which has to be submitted by the economic operators for a 
whole year in retrospect. The request can be placed not late r than 5 years after the end of the 
calendar year in question.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent p ossible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s)  
a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available  
b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy  
The measure only applies to national, already paid env ironmental taxes without adversely affecting 
international trade.  
106  DIVERSIFICATION OF A GRICULTURAL HOLDINGS  BY ENERGY FROM RENE WABLE 
SOURCES WITHIN THE F RAMEWORK OF THE AUST RIAN RURAL DEVELOPME NT 
PROGRAMME 2014 -2020  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if releva nt, or identification of the subsidy.  
Diversification of agricultural holdings by energy from renewable sources within the framework of 
the Austrian Rural Development Programme 2014 -2020. 
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified.  
2017; 2018.  
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 (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
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 (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
Direct grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined).  
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  7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation.  
Total expenditure (in million Euros): 0.279 . 
Total expenditure (in million Euros): 0.606 . 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
From 20/02/2015 to 31/12/2020 . 
9. Statistical data permittin g an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s)  
a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available  
b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy  
Programme started in 2016. No effects so far.  
107  DIVERSIFICATION TO  NON-AGRICULTURAL ACTIVIT IES WITHIN THE FRAME WORK 
OF THE  AUSTRIAN RURAL DEVE LOPMENT PROGRAMME  2014 - 2020  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or identification of the subsidy  
Diversification to non -agricultural activities within the framework of t he Austrian Rural Development 
Programme 2014 -2020. 
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal yea r should be specified  
2017; 2018.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy.  
Investment aid for diversification to non -agricultural activities  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is gran ted) 
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 (i .e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
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  6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined)  
Producers . 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy informati on (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
2017:   Total expenditure (in million Euros)  - 3.512 . 
2018:   Total expenditure (in million Euros)  - 4.112 . 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
From 20/02/2015 to 31/12/2020 . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the jud gement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s)  
a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available  
b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy  
Programme s tarted in 2016. No effects so far.  
108  PROCESSING, MARKETIN G AND DEVELOPMENT OF  AGRICUL TURAL PRODUCTS INTO 
NON-AGRICULTURAL PRODUCT S WITHIN THE FRAMEWO RK OF THE AUSTRIAN RURAL 
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMM E 2014 -2020  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or iden tification of the subsidy.  
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. The period to be covered  by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified.  
2017; 2018  
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 (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted).  
Special Directive of the Federal Minister of Agriculture a nd Forestry, Environment and Water 
Management for the implementation of project measures under the Austrian Rural Development 
Programme 2014 – 2020 "RD-project subsidies " G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.1  
 
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  5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
Direct grant . 
6. To whom a nd how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined)  
Producers . 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previ ous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
2017:   Total expenditure (in million Euros)  – 15.557 . 
2018:   Total expenditure (in million Euros)  - 22.715 . 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
incept ion/commencement  
From 20/02/2015 to 31/12/2020 . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, releva nt and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s)  
a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available  
b) For a pre vious 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  
Programme started in 2016. No effects so far.  
109  PHOTOVOLTAICS IN THE  AGRICU LTURAL SECTOR WITHIN  THE FRAMEWORK OF TH E 
AUSTRIAN RURAL DEVEL OPMENT PROGRAMME 201 4-2020  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or identification of the subsidy  
Photovoltaics in the agricultural sector within the framework of the Austrian Rural Devel opment 
Programme 2014 -2020. 
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2017; 2018.  
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 (including identification of the legislation under 
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  5. Form of the subsid y (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
Direct grant  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined)  
Producer s. 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
2017:   Total expenditure (in million Euros)  - 2.251 . 
2018:   Total expenditure (in million Euros)  - 1.517 . 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of  
inception/commencement  
From 20/02/2015 to 31/12/2020 . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgeme nt of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s)  
a) For the three most  recent years for which statistics are available  
b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy  
Programme start ed in 2016. No effects so far.  
110  INVESTMENTS IN RENEW ABLE ENERGY WITHIN T HE FRAMEWORK OF THE AUSTRIAN 
RURAL  DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM ME 2014 -2020  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or identification of the subsidy  
Investments in renewable energy within t he framework of the Austrian Rural Development 
Programme 2014 -2020. 
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2017; 2018.  
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 (including identification of the legislation under  
which it is granted)  
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  5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
Direct grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed o r fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined)  
Others . 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the pr evious 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
2017:   Total expenditure (in million Euros)  - 10.025 . 
2018:   Total expenditure (in million Euros)  - 10.875 . 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
From 20/02/2015 to 31/12/2020 . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable  that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s)  
a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available  
b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible  and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy  
Programme started in 2016. No effects so far.  
111  PROGRAMME TO PROMOTE  THE DEVELOPMENT OF PRIVATE RAILWAY SIDI NGS AND 
THE TRA NSHIPMENT SYSTEMS IN  INTERMODAL TRANSPOR TATION  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
Programme to promote the development of private railway sidings and the Transhipment Systems 
in Intermodal Tra nsportation . 
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2017; 2018.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Promotion of railway and intermodal transport systems (cargo ). 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
Federal Ministry of Transport, Innova tion and Technology, (ARR 2014, EisbG 57, Art. 108(3) TFEU) . G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.1  
 
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  5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
Grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined)  
"Producers ", running a railway siding or undertakings running a transhipment facility, fixed amount 
per project . 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount  or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
Total amount of "A" (2017): 8.000 k EUR on average per year. Project subsidies range from 17 k EUR 
to 2,500 k EUR, average subsidy is at about 681 k EUR. 
Total amount of "B" (2018): 7.000 k EUR on average per year. Project subsidies  range from 12 k EUR 
to 2,500 k EUR, average subsidy is at about 364 k EUR. 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
"Duration " is fixed within a contract (period of realisation of the proje ct (1.5 Years on average) and 
period of "transport obligation " (a- at least - five years obligation to operate the siding and tranship 
a certain amount of goods (gross -tons, TEU) per year (contract).  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade e ffects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production,  consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s)  
a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available  
b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the  introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy  
Statistics for the past notification periods and further documentations of evaluation are  part of the 
application of extension of notification of the state aid programmes to KOM.  
112  AID SCHEME OF THE EQ UIPMENT OF RAIL VEHI CLES WITH ETCS LEVEL  2 - 2017  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsi dy. 
The ETCS – Aid scheme for the equipment of rail vehicles with ETCS – Level 2 [SA.33381 (2011/N)] 
has been notified to the Commission in July 2011 and has been considered to be compatible with 
the internal market under Article 93 TFEU on 20.09.2011 [K(2 011)6487].  
2. Period covered by the notification.  The period to be covered by the  notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or  fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal  year should be specified.  
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  3. Policy obje ctive and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Several railway lines, which have been equipped with ETCS – Level 2, have been put into service in 
2012 and the following years in Austria. In order to make the best use of these railway lines, it is 
necessary that the r ailway undertakings have enough rail vehicles, which are equipped with ETCS – 
Level 2 -suitable systems.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
The authority for the subsidy is the Fe deral Ministry for Transport, Innovation and Technology. The 
national legal basis of the notified aid scheme are the Special Guidelines on Subsidies from State 
budget for the equipment of rail vehicles with ETCS – Level 2 (Sonderrichtlinien für die Gewähru ng 
von Förderungen aus Bundesmitteln für die Ausrüstung von Schienenfahrzeugen mit ETCS -Level 2) 
and the General Guidelines on Subsidies from State budget (Allgemeine Richtlinien für die 
Gewährung von Förderungen aus Bundesmitteln (ARR 2004), BGBl. II 51/2 004 in der Fassung BGBl. 
II 317/2009).  
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
Direct grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuatin g amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined)  
The aid could have been applied during the call by any railway undertaking or vehicle owner or 
keeper. It is a fixed amount per unit.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amou nt or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is no t possible, a full explanation  
The subsidy amounts 50 % of the installation -costs of the ETCS -equipment but a maximum of 
EUR 150.000, - for the installation in an existing vessel and EUR 100.000, - for the installation in a 
new vessel. The total amount bud geted over the whole period for this aid scheme is EUR  45 million.  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
This subsidy programme runs from 21.09.2011 to 31.12.2014. The payments of the aid granted 
until 31.12.2014 have been made until 31.12.2017.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to  the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the 
extent po ssible,  relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such  information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports  and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s)  
a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are  available  
b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and  meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy  
No trade effects are expected, as the subsidy merely s erves to create incentives for the equipment 
of rail vehicles with ETCS – Level 2. Therefore it can be assumed that the subsidy causes no shift of 
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  113  AID SCHEME FOR THE EQUIPMENT OF RAIL VE HICLES WITH ETCS LEV EL 2 2018  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
The ETCS – Aid scheme for the equipment of rail vehicles with ETCS – Level 2 [SA.33381 (2011/N)] 
has been n otified to the Commission in July 2011 and has been considered to be compatible with 
the internal market under Article 93 TFEU on 20.09.2011 [K(2011)6487].  
2. Period covered by the notification.  The period to be covered by the  notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or  fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal  year should be specified  
2018.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Several railway lines, which have been equipped with ETCS – Level 2, have be en put into service in 
2012 and the following years in Austria. In order to make the best use of these railway lines, it is 
necessary that the railway undertakings have enough rail vehicles, which are equipped with ETCS – 
Level 2 -suitable systems.  
4. Backgrou nd and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
The authority for the subsidy is the Federal Ministry for Transport, Innovation and Technology. The 
national legal basis of the notified aid scheme are  the Special Guidelines on Subsidies from State 
budget for the equipment of rail vehicles with ETCS – Level 2 (Sonderrichtlinien für die Gewährung 
von Förderungen aus Bundesmitteln für die Ausrüstung von Schienenfahrzeugen mit ETCS -Level 2) 
and the General  Guidelines on Subsidies from State budget (Allgemeine Richtlinien für die 
Gewährung von Förderungen aus Bundesmitteln (ARR 2004), BGBl. II 51/2004 in der Fassung BGBl. 
II 317/2009).  
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
Direct gran t. 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined)  
The aid could have been applied during the call by any railway  undertaking or vehicle owner or 
keeper. It is a fixed amount per unit.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
The subsidy amounts 50 % of the installation -costs of the ETCS -equipment but a ma ximum of 
EUR 150.000, - for the installation in an existing vessel and EUR 100.000, - for the installation in a 
new vessel. The total amount budgeted over the whole period for this aid scheme is EUR 45 million.  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time  limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
This subsidy programme runs from 21.09.2011 to 31.12.2014. The payments of the aid granted 
until 31.12.2014 have been made until 31.12.2017. In 2018 only one repayment ( EUR 0.023  million ) 
due to not fully fulfilled eligibility requirements has been made.  G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.1  
 
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  9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to  the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the 
extent possible,  relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such  information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports  and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s)  
a) For the three most recent years for which stati stics are  available  
b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and  meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy  
No trade effects are expected, as the subsid y merely serves to create incentives for the equipment 
of rail vehicles with ETCS – Level 2. Therefore it can be assumed that the subsidy causes no shift of 
trade flows or relocation of production facilities. There are no statistics available.  
114  AID FOR THE PROVISION OF CERTAIN  TRANSPORT SERVICES BY RAIL IN AUSTRIA 
2017  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy.  
The Aid for the provision of certain (combined) transport services by rail in Austria [SA.33993 
(2011/N)] has been notified to the Commission in December 2011 and has been considered to be 
compatible with the internal market under Article 93 TFEU on 25.07.2012 [C(2012) 5067].  
2. Period covered by the notification.  The period to be covered by t he notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or  fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal  year should be specified  
2017.  
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 transport, which are, due 
to higher production costs, most exposed to competition by the road.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislatio n under 
which it is granted)  
The authority for the subsidy is the Federal Ministry for Transport, Innovation and Technology. The 
national legal basis of the notified aid scheme are the Special Guidelines on aid to certain types of 
rail freight transport in  Austria (title in German: "Sonderrichtlinien Beihilfeprogramm für die 
Erbringung von Schienengüterverkehrsleistungen in bestimmten Produktionsformen in Österreich ") 
and the General Guidelines on Subsidies from State budget (title in German: "Allgemeine Richtlinien 
für die Gewährung von Förderungen aus Bundesmitteln (ARR 2004), BGBl. II 51/2004 in der Fassung 
BGBl. II 317/2009 "). 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loa n, tax concession, etc.)  
Direct grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined)  
The aid could have been ap plied during the first call for the period from 3.12.2012 to 31.12.2013 by 
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  other EEA state is able to benefit from the same treatment as those registered in Austria without 
any discrimination. For the years 2014 to 2017 further calls have been 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). Since 2015 the aid is also differentiated 
by distance (less than 100 km or more than 100 km). The aid concerning the category "less 
than 100 km " is only applied to wagons in the first train from the s hipping point as well as to 
wagons in the last train to the receiving point on Austrian territory. The distance from or to a 
border crossing point is not considered as first or last train run.  
• In the case of UCT, the aid is computed per intermodal transpor t unit carried. The aid is 
determined by the size and weight of the unit, the distance covered by rail in Austria and the 
special production factor of mountainous terrain.  
• In case of RoLa the aid is calculated per lorry carried and varies according to the route used 
and whether the transport takes place by day or by night.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the pre vious 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
SWT:  
for domestic transport (< 100 km)  EUR 16.60/1000 net tonne -kilometre  
for domestic transport (> 100 km)  EUR 10.20/1000 net tonne -kilometre  
for import/export (< 100 km)  EUR 16.60/1000 net tonne -kilometre  
for import/export (> 100 km)  EUR 5.60/1000 net tonne -kilometre  
 
UCT 
for domestic transport  between EUR 12.50 and 55.80/ intermodal 
transport unit  
for import/export  between EUR 10.70 and 48.30/ intermodal 
transport unit  
for transit  between EUR 6.50 and 28.70/ intermodal 
transport unit  
for transport over mountainous terrain the above stated subsidy -rates increase by between 
EUR 1.80 and 3.60/ intermodal transport unit  
 
RoLa:  
on the Brenner route  EUR 94, -/lorry by day  
EUR 47, -/lorry by night  
on the Tauern route  EUR 82, -/lorry  
on the Pyhrn -Schober route  EUR 78, -/lorry  
The maximum total budget over the 5 -year period is EUR 220 million per year (total budget :  
EUR 1118 million) but due to constraints in the Austrian central budget, the actual aid amounts 
disbursed under the scheme will be clearly below the maximum of EUR 220 million per year.  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
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  9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to  the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the 
extent possible,  relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such  information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports  and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s)  
a) or the three most recent years for which statistics are  available  
b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and  meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the i ntroduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy  
No trade effects are expected, as the subsidy merely affects the choice of the mode of transport and 
has no influence on the destination and origin of traffic flows and production  sites. There are no 
statistics available.  
115  AID FOR THE PROVISIO N OF CERTAIN (COMBIN ED) TRANSPORT SERVIC ES BY RAIL 
IN AUSTRIA (2018)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
The Aid for the provision of certain (combined) transport services by rail in Austria [SA. 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 programme 
2013-2017 and concerns rail transport services in the field of single wagonload and combined 
transport (unaccompanied combined transport and rolling highway).  
2. Period covered by the notification.  The period to be covered by the  notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or  fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal  year should be specified  
2018.  
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 ("RoL a") and to compensate additional costs faced by rail transport 
but not by road transport. The aid should affect these forms of freight rail transport, which are, due 
to higher production costs, most exposed to competition by the road.  
4. Background and author ity for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
The authority for the subsidy is the Federal Ministry for Transport, Innovation and Technology. The 
national legal basis of the notified aid scheme are the Special Guidelines on aid to certain types of 
rail freight transport in Austria (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 "). 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
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  6. To whom an d how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others;  
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined)  
The aid could have been applied during the first call of the second subsidy programme for the period 
from 1.1.2018 to 31.12.2018 by any rail carrier offering or planning to offer cargo services in Austria. 
A carrier registered in any other EEA state is able to benefit from the same treatment as those 
registered in Austria without any discrimination. For the years 2019 to 2022 further calls have 
been/will be made.  
It is a fixed amount per unit but depends also on following criteria:  
In the case of SWT, the aid is computed per 1000 net tonne -kilometre and differentiated by ty pe 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 concerning the category "less than 100 km " is only applied 
to wagons in the first train from the shipping point as well as to wagons in the last train to the 
receiving point on Austrian territory. The distance from or to a border crossing point is not considered 
as first or last train run.  
In the case of UCT, the aid is computed per intermodal transport unit carried . The aid is determined 
by the size and weight of the unit, the distance covered by rail in Austria and the special production 
factor of mountainous terrain.  
In case of RoLa  the aid is calculated per lorry carried and varies according to the route used and  
whether the transport takes place by day or by night.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
SWT:  
for domestic transport (< 100 km)  EUR 22.10/1000 net tonne -kilometre  
for domestic transport (> 100 km)  EUR 9.40/1000 net tonne -kilometre  
for import/export (< 100 km)  EUR 22.10/1000 net tonne -kilometre  
for import/export (> 100 km)  EUR 5.20/1000 net tonne -kilometre  
 
UCT 
for domestic transport  between EUR 12.50 and 55.80/ intermodal 
transport unit  
for import/export  between EUR 10.70 and 48.30/ intermodal 
transport unit  
for transit  between EUR 6.50 and 28.70/ intermodal 
transport unit  
for transport over mountainous terrain the above stated subsidy -rates increase by between EUR  1.80 and 
3.60/ intermodal transport unit  
 
RoLa:  
on the Brenner route  EUR 94, -/lorry by day  
EUR 47, -/lorry by night  
• Roncafort – Wörgl  EUR 76, -/lorry by day  
EUR 33, -/lorry by night  
• Roncafort – Regensburg  EUR 94, -/lorry by day  
EUR 47,-/lorry by night  
• Brennersee – Regensburg  EUR 94, -/lorry by day  
EUR 47, -/lorry by night  
• Brennersee – Wörgl  EUR 76, -/lorry by day  
EUR 33, -/lorry by night  
on the Tauern route  EUR 8 1,-/lorry  
on the Pyhrn -Schober route  EUR 7 7,-/lorry  G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.1  
 
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  The maximum total budget over the 5 -year period is 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) but due to constraints in the Austrian central budget , the actual aid amounts 
disbursed under the scheme will be clearly below the maximum of EUR 178,4 million per year.  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
This subsidy programme runs f rom 1.1.2018 to 31.12.2022.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to  the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the 
extent possible,  relevant and/or determinab le, however, it is desirable that such  information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports  and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s)  
a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are  available  
b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and  meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy  
No 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.  
116  GUIDELINES OF THE LO WER AUSTRIAN BORDER REGION COMPANY LTD.  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief  description or identification of the subsidy  
a) Program "Development Measures of the Lower Austrian Border Region Company Ltd. " 
b) Guideline of the Lower Austrian Border Region Company Ltd to support tourism in the 
Lower Austrian Border Region . 
c) Guideline of the Lower Austrian Border Region Company Ltd on granting of compensation 
in connection with broadband deployment in rural areas.  
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently compl eted calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2017; 2018.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
a) the support is given essentially to projects in trade and industry in the border are a of 
Lower Austria. It is a subsidy with regional orientation, region NUTS 3, former exclusively 
under Goal 5b now Goal 2 based on low interest loans.  
b) Guideline of the Lower Austrian Border Company Ltf to support tourism in Lower Austrian 
Border Region.  
c) The support is given to projects in connection with broadband development in rural areas 
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  4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted).  
NÖG company contract of June 25™ 1975 between the Federal Government of Austria and the 
Regional Government of Lower Austria. The contract has an unlimited duration.  
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
a) and b ): Essentially the s ubsidies are given in form of low interest loans.  
c) is given in form of granting of compensation, grants and loans.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuat ing amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined)  
a) The subsidy is given essentially to projects in trade and industry in the border area of 
Lower Austria in form of low interest loans. It is an subsidy with regional orientation, 
region  NUTS 3.  
b) The support is given to special touristic projects (esp.: touristical infrastructure,..) – 
Subsidy with regional orientation . 
c) The support is given to SMEs and esp. to communities in the border region . 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, t he total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, o r both) is not possible, a full explanation  
The budget for all subsidies for 2018 & 2019 : around EUR 15 million  in form of low interest loans, 
grants and compensations . 
a) 2017 & 2018: no projects . 
b) 2017 & 2018: no projects . 
c) 2017 & 2018: 9 projects of communities in the border region  (EUR 8,13 million ). 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
The company contract (see above) has an unlimited duration. The low interest loans that are g iven 
for the investment projects have a duration around eight years, the first two years without 
repayment. The other loans have a duration of ten years.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and  scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsi dized product(s) 
or sector(s)  
a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available  
b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy  
Such statistical data on trade effects of the NÖG subsidy is not available (NÖG subsidy is given 
mostly to small and medium sized projects /companies; so there is (nearly) no effect on trade).  G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.1  
 
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  117  GUIDELINES OF ECOPLU S FOR REGIO NAL INVESTMENT PROJE CTS AND REGIONAL 
INFRASTRUCTURE PROMO TION IN LOWER AUSTRI A 
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy.  
Ecoplus Guidelines for Regional Investment Projects in Lower Austria . 
Ecoplus  Guidelines for Regional Infrastructure Promotion in Lower Austria . 
Background:  
On March 2, 1994 our first aid scheme "Regionalisierungsrichtlinien des Landes Niederösterreich 
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 schemes (resulting from a split -up of the general guideline s above) were notified 
and approved on May 29, 1998 (N109/98):  
a) Ecoplus Richtlinien für die regionale Infrastrukturförderung in Niederösterreich 1986 -2006 
(focus on infrastructure) ; 
b) Ecoplus Richtlinien für regionale betriebliche Investitionsprojekte in Nied erösterreich 
1986-2006 (focus on SMEs).  
On June 4, 2007 our "Ecoplus Richtlinien für regionale betriebliche Investitionsprojekte in 
Niederösterreich 2007 -2013" were notified according to the block exemptions regulations for 
regional aid (XR113/2207) and SM E (XS 160/2007).  
On January 20, 2009 our "Ecoplus Richtlinien für regionale betriebliche Investitionsprojekte in 
Niederösterreich 2007 -2013" were notified according to the general block exemptions regulations 
no. 800/2008 (X25/2009).  
On November 17, 2014 t he following aid schemes were notified according to the general block 
exemptions regulations no. 651/2014:  
a) "ecoplus Richtlinien für regionale betriebliche Investitionsprojekte in Niederösterreich 
2014-2020" (SA 39888, formerly X25/2009) ; 
b) "ecoplus Richtlinien für die regionale Infrastrukturförderung in Niederösterreich 
2014-2020" (SA 39887) . 
On January 15, 2018 the following aid schemes were notified according to the general block 
exemptions regulations no. 2017/1084:  
a) "ecoplus Richtlinien für regio nale betriebliche Investitionsprojekte in Niederösterreich 
2014-2020" (SA 50105, formerly 39888, X25/2009) ; 
b) "ecoplus Richtlinien für die regionale Infrastrukturförderung in Niederösterreich 2014 -
2020" (SA 50104, formerly 39887) . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
01.07.2014 – 31.12.2020 (GBER no. 651/2014, 2017/1084) . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
When St.  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 EUR 25 billion was made available for a period of 20 years in order to 
support innovative projects & initiatives in the structural weak regions. ecoplus was assigned to G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.1  
 
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  implemen t 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 is the project 's 
economic impact on the region.  
2006 - the program was extended according to the European Programming period 2007 -2013 and 
the annual budget was increases to EUR 29 billion per year.  
2014 - the program was exten ded again according to the European Programming period 2014 -2020. 
The annual budget of EUR 29 billion per year remained unchanged.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
Ecoplus is r esponsible 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:  
a) ecoplus -Fachbeirat (steering -committee o f civil servants of the Regional Government and 
NGO-representatives of Lower Austria) ; 
b) ecoplus - Aufsichtsrat (supervisory board) ; 
c) Regional Government of Lower Austria.  
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
Mainly non -repayable cash grants, limited by the current state aid regulations.  
No-interest loans (cash equivalent approx. 6%) for infrastructure projects only.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a  fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined)  
Subsidies under this aid scheme are mainly provided for municipalities, SMEs (private investors with 
a registered office in Lower Austria) and regional associations.  
There is no fixed am ount per unit: it varies determined by the different features of the individual 
project (profit vs. non -profit, location, type of measure, financial gap etc.) according to the current 
EU-regulations. A bicycle -road for instance can be funded up to 66%, a h otel up to 30% depending 
of the size of the company (SME) and the location of the project (regional aid map).  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible , the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
Ecoplus Guidelines for Regional Investment Projects in Lower Austria : 
• 2013: 7 projects (e.g. youth hostels, hotels, ski -lift etc.) were supported with a total of EUR 
4,157 billion (= 14% of total budget) > EUR 594.000, - per unit . 
• 2014: 10 projects (e.g. hotels, ski -lift, high rope course etc.) were supported with a total of 
EUR7,919 billion (= 27% of total budget) > EUR 792.000, - per unit . 
• 2015: 5 projects (e.g. hotels, ski -lift etc.) were supported with a total of EUR 0,09 billion  (= 
0,003% of total budget) > EUR 19.000, - per unit . G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.1  
 
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  • 2016: 8 projects (e.g. hotels, ski -lifts, SMEs) were supported with a total of EUR 3,245 billion 
(= 11% of total budget) > EUR 405.000, - per unit . 
• 2017: only 2 projects (ski -lifts, golf -resort) were supp orted with a total of EUR 1,469 billion 
(= 5% of total budget) > EUR 735.000, - per unit . 
• 2018: only 1 project (SME) was supported with a total of EUR 0,212 billion (= 1% of total 
budget) > EUR 212.000, - per unit . 
Ecoplus Guidelines for Regional Infrastruct ure Promotion in Lower Austria : 
• 2015: 14 projects (tourism /culture /local infrastructure, small business parks) were supported 
with a total of EUR 1,593 billion (= 5% of total budget) > EUR 114.000, - per unit . 
• 2016: 15 projects (tourism /culture /local infras tructure, small business parks) were supported 
with a total of EUR 10,147 billion (= 35% of total budget) > EUR 676.000, - per unit . 
• 2017: 9 projects (tourism /culture /local infrastructure) were supported with a total of 
EUR 9,521 billion (= 33% of total budget) > EUR 1.058.000, - per unit . 
• 2018: 17 projects (tourism /culture /local infrastructure, small business parks) were supported 
with a total of EUR 8,113 billion (= 28 % of total budget) > EUR 477.000, - per unit . 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
31.12.2020 (according to the General Block Exemption Regulations no. 651/2014, 2017/1084) . 
9. Statistica l data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such  information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s)  
a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available  
b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and meani ngful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy  
It is considered that the application of the subsidy programme has only minimal effects on the 
international trade since most of th e projects are considered as small (local) infrastructures or run 
by SMEs. In most cases the subsidy -amount per unit hardly exceeds the de minimis  limit. 
118  INVESTMENT FOR GROWT H AND JOBS OBJECTIVE  2014 -2020  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy.  
Investment for growth and jobs goal 2014 -2020. 
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2017; 2018.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Corporate projects in the R&D sector, combination projects and projects dealing with the transfer of 
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  4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
Burgenland only has few research -intensive industrial sectors and industrial enterprises. Since the 
Austrian accession to the European Uni on a remarkable catching -up concerning infrastructure, 
economy and education has been taken place. This progress should be continued in the following 
years through subsidies in the key sectors research, technology and innovation and should be co -
financed b y the European Fund for Regional Development.  
The authority for the subsidy is Region of Burgenland.  
The subsidy is granted under the Commission Regulation (EU) No 651/2014 declaring certain 
categories of aid compatible with the internal market in applicat ion of Articles 107 and 108 of the 
Treaty) (General Block Exemption Regulation).  
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
Non-repayable grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined)  
University of Applied Sciences Burgenland as well as research institutions . 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the  annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possibl e, a full explanation  
2017:  EUR  279.781,00 . 
2018:  EUR  285.380,00 . 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s)  
a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available  
b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy  
This is not applicable because the subsidy is related to the pre -competitive research stage.  
119  LOWER AUSTRIAN SOCIE TY FOR THE FUNDING A ND SUPPORT OF SHOPPI NG IN 
TOWN AND CITY CENTER S 
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy.  
Lower Austrian Society for the funding and support of shopping in town and city centers 
(abbreviated: NAFES) . G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.1  
 
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  2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dat es of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
2017; 2018.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy.  
Support of measures that are appropriate to sustainably increase the local and town centers as 
locations of retail and service businesses . 
Maintenance of local supply of daily goods through community investments . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
Background: NAFES -funding guideline  
Authority: Office of the Lower Au strian Government in cooperation with the Lower Austrian Chamber 
of Commerce (Lower Austrian Society for the funding and support of shopping in town and city 
centers)  
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
Grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined)  
to founder companies according to the NAFES -guidelines /a one -off grant . 
7. Subsidy per u nit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered  by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
Maximum EUR 200.000, - per project possible (maximum annual amount budgeted :  EUR  1, 2  but 
not only for this subsidy topic) - on average 0 to 1 project of this type per year is supported.  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Duration: 1.7.2013 till 31.12.2017 and subsequently from 1.1.2018 till 31.12.2020 . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistic s of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s)  
a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available  
b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy  
 
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