G/SCM/N/284/EU/Add.26  
18 September 2015  
(15-4811)  Page: 1/36  
Committee on Subsidies and  
Countervailing Measures  Original: Spanish  
 
  SUBSIDIES 
NEW AND FULL NOTIFICATION PURSUANT TO ARTICLE XVI:1 OF THE GATT 1994 
 AND ARTICLE 25 OF THE AGREEMENT ON SUBSIDIES 
 AND COUNTERVAILING MEASURES 
EUROPEAN UNION 
Addendum 
The following addendum to the notification of the European Union relates to subsidy programmes 
of Spain . 
 
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  SPAIN 
 
CONTENTS  
  
1  FISH ERIES .................................................................................................................. . 3
 
1.1  Restructuring of aquacu lture ........................................................................................ 3  
1.2  Reorganization of the fish ing fleet. Permanent cessation. ................................................. 4  
1.3  Reorganization of the fishing fleet. Invest ments in fishing vessels and selectivity. ................ 5  
1.4  Reorganization of the fishing fleet. Socio-economic compensation. ..................................... 5  
1.5  Pilot projects ........................................................................................................... .. 6 
2  MINING ..................................................................................................................... ... 7 
2.1  Job creation projects in mining areas ............................................................................. 7  
2.2  Aid for coal mining ...................................................................................................... 8  
2.3  Development of non-energy mining .............................................................................. 10 
3  INDUSTRY AND INNOVATI ON .................................................................................... 11  
3.1  EMPLEA .................................................................................................................... 11 
3.2  Torres Quevedo ......................................................................................................... 12 
3.3  INNTERNA CIONALIZA ................................................................................................ 14 
3.4  Interempresa s Internac ional ....................................................................................... 15 
3.5  Technology platforms (INNFLUY E and Technology  Platfo rms) ........................................... 16 
3.6  Business R& D&I projects ............................................................................................ 17 
3.7  NEOTEC ...................................................................................................................  19 
3.8  Challenges-Cooperation .............................................................................................. 20 
3.9  CIEN ..................................................................................................................... .. 22 
3.10  FEDER-INNTERCONECTA ........................................................................................... 23 
3.11  Science and technology parks (EQUIPA) ...................................................................... 24 
3.12  Strategic action plan for the economy and the digital society .......................................... 26 
3.13  Major ICT projects ................................................................................................... 27 
3.14  Entertainment softwa re. Digital society. ...................................................................... 28 
3.15  Extension of next-gener ation broadband  coverage ........................................................ 30 
3.16  Shipbuilding subsidies .............................................................................................. 31 
3.17  Interest subsidy fo r shipbuildi ng loans ........................................................................ 32 
3.18  Training of shipbuilding workers ................................................................................. 33 
4  REGIONAL SUBSIDIES ............................................................................................... 34  
4.1  Regional economic incentives scheme ........................................................................... 34 
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  1  FISHERIES 
1.1  Restructuring of aquaculture 
1. Title of the programme 
Aquaculture. 
2. Period covered by the notification 
2013 and 2014. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
Productive investment measures: To support investments to build, expand, equip and modernize 
production facilities, particularly so as to improve working conditions and hygiene, human or animal health and product quality, and limit the negative impact or enhance the positive effects on the environment. 
Aqua-environmental measures: To subsidize the use of aquaculture production methods that help 
to protect and improve the environment and conserve nature. 
Public health measures: To compensate mollusc farmers for the temporary suspension of farmed 
mollusc harvesting. 
Animal health measures: To control and eradicate diseases affecting aquaculture. 4. Background and authority 
Council Regulation (EC) No. 1198/ 2006 of 27 July 2006, Commission Regulation (EC) No. 498/2007 
of 26 March 2007, and Commission Regulation (EU) No. 1249/2010 of 22 December 2010. 
5. Form of the subsidy 
Non-repayable subsidies. 
Domestic funding component in EU co-finance d programmes (European Fisheries Fund, EFF). 
6. Beneficiaries 
Productive investment measures: Micro, small an d medium-sized enterprises and enterprises in 
the aquaculture sector with less than 750 employ ees or a turnover of less than €200 million. 
All enterprises in the outermost regions (Autonomous Community of the Canary Islands). Priority will be given to micro and small enterprises. 
Aqua-environmental and animal health measur es: Enterprises in the aquaculture sector. 
Public health measures: Mollusc farmers. 7. Subsidy per unit or total amount of the subsidy 
2013: €2.30 million was allocated to 204 projects. 
2014: €0.45 million was allocated to 32 projects. 
8. Duration of the subsidy 
EFF Operational Programme 2007-2013. The period of eligibility of expenditure runs from 
1 January 2007 to 31 December 2015. G/SCM/N/284/EU/Add.26 
 
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  9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy 
For the most part, the investments go towards improvements for workers, health and the 
environment. They are granted principally to micro-enterprises and small enterprises, and therefore seem unlikely to impact trade negatively. 
1.2  Reorganization of the fishin g fleet. Permanent cessation. 
1. Title of the programme 
Permanent cessation of fishing. 
2. Period covered by the notification 
2013 and 2014. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
To help finance the permanent cessation of the fishing activities of fishing vessels under a plan to 
adjust the fishing effort by scrapping vessels, conv erting them (under the flag of a member State 
and following registration in the Community) for activities unrelated to fishing, or converting them to create artificial reefs. 
4. Background and authority 
Council Regulation (EC) No. 1198/2006 of 27 July 2006, Commission Regulation (EC) 
No. 498/2007 of 26 March 2007, Council Regulation (EC) No. 744/2008 of 24 July 2008, and 
Commission Regulation (EU) No. 1249/2010 of 22 December 2010. 
5. Form of the subsidy 
Non-repayable subsidies. Domestic funding component in EU co-finan ced programmes (European Fisheries Fund). 
6. Beneficiaries 
Owners of fishing vessels. 
7. Amount of the subsidy 
2013: €8.82 million was allocated to 133 projects. 2014: €7.58 million was allocated to 125 projects. 
8. Duration of the subsidy 
EFF Operational Programme 2007-2013. The period of eligibility of expenditure runs from 
1 January 2007 to 31 December 2015. 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy 
There are no effects on trade since these payments are made to compensate for the permanent 
cessation of fishing, leading to a reduction of fishing capacity. G/SCM/N/284/EU/Add.26 
 
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  1.3  Reorganization of the fishing fleet. Invest ments in fishing vessels and selectivity. 
1. Title of the programme 
Investments on board fishing vessels and selectivity. 2. Period covered by the notification 
2013 and 2014. 3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
To help finance investments in equipment and the modernization of fishing vessels that are five or 
more years old, with a view to improving safety  on board, working conditions, hygiene, product 
quality, energy efficiency, and selectivity, provided  that this does not increase the fishing capacity 
of the vessels. 
4. Background and authority 
Council Regulation (EC) No. 1198/2006 of 27 July 2006, Commission Regulation (EC) 
No. 498/2007 of 26 March 2007, Council Regulation (EC) No. 744/2008 of 24 July 2008, and Commission Regulation (EU) No. 1249/2010 of 22 December 2010. 
5. Form of the subsidy 
Non-repayable subsidies. 
Domestic funding component in EU co-finan ced programmes (European Fisheries Fund). 
6. Beneficiaries 
Owners of fishing vessels. 
7. Subsidy per unit or total amount of the subsidy 
2013: €0.31 million was allocated to 684 projects. 
2014: €0.12 million was allocated to 123 projects. 
8. Duration of the subsidy 
EFF Operational Programme 2007-2013. The period of eligibility of expenditure runs from 
1 January 2007 to 31 December 2015. 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy 
Under no circumstances may the aid increase the fishing capacity of vessels, nor will any aid be 
given to build fishing vessels or to expand hold capacity. No negative trade effects are therefore 
likely. 
1.4  Reorganization of the fishing fl eet. Socio-economic compensation. 
1. Title of the programme 
Socio-economic compensation for fishing fleet management. 2. Period covered by the notification 
2013 and 2014. G/SCM/N/284/EU/Add.26 
 
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  3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
To help finance socio-economic measures that provide for activity diversification with a view to 
promoting multiple jobs for fishery workers; the upgrading of professional skills, in particular those of young fishery workers; plans for professional retraining in areas other than maritime fishing; 
early departure from the fishing sector, including through early retirement; and non-renewable 
compensation for fishery workers from vessels affected by permanent cessation. 
4. Background and authority 
Council Regulation (EC) No. 1198/2006 of 27  July 2006, Commission Regulation (EC) 
No. 498/2007 of 26 March 2007, Council Regulation (EC) No. 744/2008 of 24 July 2008, and Commission Regulation (EU) No. 1249/2010 of 22 December 2010. 
5. Form of the subsidy 
Non-repayable subsidies. Domestic funding component in EU co-finan ced programmes (European Fisheries Fund). 
6. Beneficiaries 
Fishery workers. 7. Subsidy per unit or total amount of the subsidy 
2013: €0.85 million was allocated to 452 projects. 
2014: €0.12 million was allocated to 68 projects. 
8. Duration of the subsidy 
EFF Operational Programme 2007-2013. The period of eligibility of expenditure runs from 
1 January 2007 to 31 December 2015. 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy 
The subsidy has no negative trade effects since it is  intended for measures in support of workers in 
the sector. 
1.5  Pilot projects 
1. Title of the programme 
Pilot projects. 
2. Period covered by the notification 
2013 and 2014. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
To support pilot projects, including the experimental use of more selective fishing techniques with 
a view to acquiring and disseminating new technical expertise. 
4. Background and authority 
Council Regulation (EC) No. 1198/ 2006 of 27 July 2006, Commission Regulation (EC) No. 498/2007 
of 26 March 2007, and Commission Regulation (EU) No. 1249/2010 of 22 December 2010. G/SCM/N/284/EU/Add.26 
 
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  5. Form of the subsidy 
Non-repayable subsidies. 
Domestic funding component in EU co-finan ced programmes (European Fisheries Fund). 
6. Beneficiaries: to whom and how the subsidy is provided 
Economic operators, recognized trade associatio ns or any other competent body designated for 
this purpose by the member State, in cooperation with a scientific or technical entity. 
7. Subsidy per unit or total amount of the subsidy 
2013: €0 million was allocated. 2014: €0 million was allocated. 
8. Duration of the subsidy 
EFF Operational Programme 2007-2013. The period of eligibility of expenditure runs from 
1 January 2007 to 31 December 2015. 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy 
The subsidies are intended for research and experimentation in the fisheries sector and are 
therefore not considered to have any negative effects on trade. 
2  MINING 
2.1  Job creation projects in mining areas 
1. Title of the programme 
Aid scheme for job creation business projects th at promote alternative development in mining 
areas. 
2. Period covered by the notification 
2013 and 2014. 3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
The purpose of the subsidy is to promote regional development through aid for investment 
projects that help to reduce the dependency  on coal mining of the areas concerned. 
4. Background and authority 
Order IET/1157/14 of 30 June (Official Journal No. 162 of 4 July 2014) establishing the regulatory 
basis for aid for job creation business projects th at promote the alternative development of mining 
areas, for the period 2014-2018. 
Order IET/1158/14 of 30 June (Official Journal No. 162 of 4 July 2014) establishing the regulatory 
basis for aid for small-scale job creation investment projects that promote the alternative 
development of mining areas, for the period 2014-2018. 
Resolution of 21 July 2014 of the Institute for the Restructuring of Coal Mining and the Alternative 
Development of Mining Regions (Official Journa l No. 197 of 14 August 2014) announcing aid for 
job creation business projects that promote the al ternative development of mining areas, for the 
financial period 2014. G/SCM/N/284/EU/Add.26 
 
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  Resolution of 21 July 2014 of the Institute for the Restructuring of Coal Mining and the Alternative 
Development of Mining Regions (Official Journa l No. 197 of 14 August 2014) announcing aid for 
small-scale job creation investment projects that promote the alternative development of mining areas, for the financial period 2014. 
5. Form of the subsidy 
Non-repayable subsidies granted for productive investments and calculated on the basis of the 
investment approved by the authorities. 
6. Beneficiaries: to whom and how the subsidy is provided 
Aid is granted to enterprises, in general SMEs, and to independent entrepreneurs. 
Once approved, the subsidy is notified individually to the parties concerned in an individual 
resolution establishing the basic project data, including the name of the recipient enterprise that 
has applied for it. 
The aid is paid once the corresponding Autonomo us Community, acting through the relevant body, 
has issued a report substantiating full execution of  the project and fulfilment, within the specified 
periods, of the requirements laid down in the in dividual resolution, accepted beforehand by the 
beneficiary. Enterprises may apply to receive the subsidy in instalments provided that they produce evidence that the part of the investment for each instalment has been made, together 
with adequate guarantees against failure to complete. 
7. Subsidy per unit or total amount of the subsidy 
2013: €1.07 million granted to SMEs and €18.95 million granted to other business projects. 2014: €0.85 million granted to SMEs and €9.18 million granted to other business projects. 
8. Duration of the subsidy 
The current scheme will remain in effect until the end of 2018. 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy 
With regard to the statistical data permitting an assessment of trade effects, it should be noted 
that, since the subsidies take the form of capital for productive investment in disadvantaged regions and are authorized by the European Commission, they are not considered as jeopardizing 
the principle of free competition. 
2.2  Aid for coal mining 
1. Title of the programme 
State aid to the coal industry. 
2. Period covered by the notification 
2013 and 2014. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
The programme aims to cover the difference between coal mining costs and coal sales revenues. G/SCM/N/284/EU/Add.26 
 
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  4. Background and authority 
Community legislation: 
- Decision 2010/787/EU of 10 December 2010 on State aid to facilitate the closure of 
uncompetitive coal mines. 
National legislation: regulation of production aids that cover the difference between costs and 
revenues: 
- Order IET/2095/2013 of 12 November establishing the regulatory basis for aid in the 
financial periods 2013 to 2018, designed specifically to cover the current production losses 
of production units coming under the closure plan of the Kingdom of Spain for the non-competitive coal mining industry, and launching the call for applications for aid for the financial period 2013. 
- Order IET/2095/2013 of 12 November establishing the regulatory basis for aid in the 
financial periods 2013 to 2018, designed specifically to cover the current production losses of production units coming under the closure plan of the Kingdom of Spain for the 
non-competitive coal mining industry, and launching the call for applications for aid for the 
financial period 2013. 
- Resolution of 4 April 2014 of the Institute fo r the Restructuring of Coal Mining and the 
Alternative Development of Mining Regions (Official Journal No. 88 of 11 April 2014) 
announcing the results of the call for applications for aid for the financial period 2013, as launched by Order IET/2095/2013 of 12 November. 
- Order IET/1424/2014 of 28 July (Official Jo urnal No. 181 of 31 July 2014) amending Order 
IET/2095/2013 of 12 November establishing the regulatory basis for aid for coal mining for 
the financial periods 2013 to 2018. 
- Resolution of 13 January 2015 of the Institute for the Restructuring of Coal Mining and the 
Alternative Development of Mining Regions (Official Journal No. 20 of 23 January 2015) 
announcing the results of the call for applications for aid designed specifically to cover exceptional expenditure in connection with the closure of coal production units for the 
financial period 2014, as launched by the Resolution of 23 May 2014. 
5. Form of the subsidy 
In the case of the coverage of coal mining indust ry operating losses (Article 3 of Council Decision 
2010/787/EU of 10 December 2010), non-repayable closure aid is granted to coal mining 
companies the production costs of which exceed their sales revenue. Aid is notified and must be 
approved by the European Commission. 
6. Beneficiaries: to whom and how the subsidy is provided 
Coal mining companies that sustain operating losses are eligible for this subsidy. 7. Subsidy per unit or total amount of the subsidy 
Aid to cover losses: 
2013: €6.26 million for State enterprises and €32.17 million for private enterprises. 
2014: €4.46 million for State enterprises and €28.53 million for private enterprises. 
If necessary, part of the budget for technical costs may be transferred to social costs. G/SCM/N/284/EU/Add.26 
 
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  8. Duration of the subsidy 
Until 31 December 2018. 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy 
With regard to the statistical data permitting an assessment of trade effects, it should be noted 
that Spain imports 12 to 20 million tonnes of coal per year, in accordance with annual hydrological 
behaviour. The disappearance of the 11 million tonnes of coal produced by Spain, equivalent in terms of calorific value to 6.5 million tonnes of imported coal, would hardly impact the global 
interoceanic trade of 800 million tonnes of coal per year. 
2.3  Development of non-energy mining 
1. Title of the programme 
Development of non-energy mining. 
2. Period covered by the notification 
2013 and 2014. 
3. Purpose of the subsidy 
To encourage prospecting and geological-mining research, investments to improve productivity, 
and investments to improve mine safety and mine safety training in the non-energy mining subsector. 
4. Background and authority 
Ministerial Order ITC/1231/2010 of 6 May (Official Journal No. 118 of 14 May 2010). 
5. Form of the subsidy 
Non-repayable subsidies. 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
Enterprises, associations of enterprises or non-profit institutions implementing projects that meet 
the objectives set forth in point 3 above are eligible for subsidization. 
The subsidies for mine safety training and prospe cting and geological-mining research projects are 
available for projects located in any region. Subsidies for projects making tangible investments in safety and investing to improve productivity are available in any region if the enterprise is an SME 
and only in certain regions otherwise. 
7. Amount of the subsidy 
2013: €2.09 million. 2014: €0 million. 
The maximum aid amount varies between 20% and 100% of the subsidizable investment 
depending on the type of project, the type of beneficiary and whether or not the enterprise is 
an SME. 
8. Duration of the subsidy 
The programme ended on 31 December 2013. G/SCM/N/284/EU/Add.26 
 
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  9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy 
The programme has no trade effects because of its small scale in relation to the size of the sector 
(annual turnover of around €3,250 million) and the high number of recipients (84 projects in 2013). 
3  INDUSTRY AND INNOVATION 
3.1  EMPLEA 
1. Title of the programme 
EMPLEA. 2. Period covered by the notification 
2014. 3. Purpose of the subsidy 
The aim of this programme is threefold: to encourage research, development and innovation 
(R&D&I) by enterprises, to promote the recruitment by these enterprises of university graduates or professionals (natural persons) to carry out R&D&I activities, and to subsidize the mandatory 
training of such graduates as R&D&I managers. 
This support forms part of the National Programme for the Promotion and Employability of Talent 
of the National Plan for Scientific and Technical Research and Innovation 2013-2016 and comes 
under the National Integration Subprogramme and the National Training Subprogramme. 
The National Programme for the Promotion and Em ployability of Talent seeks to enhance the 
training and specialization of human resources in R&D&I, thereby facilitating their employment integration. 
The support is intended for enterprises that carry out or wish to carry out R&D&I activities and it 
funds, by means of loans, the recruitment of university graduates (EMPLEA-TU-2014) and non-university graduates with high-level vocational training qualifications or the equivalent 
(EMPLEA-FPGS-2014). Specific training in R&D&I management is also subsidized for such 
graduates. 
This call for applications comes under the de minimis  regime provided for in Commission 
Regulation (EC) No. 1998/2006 of 15 December 2006 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 
of the Treaty to de minimis  aid. 
4. Background and authority 
Order ECC/1402/2013 of 22 July (Official Journal No. 176 of Wednesday 24 July 2013) adopting 
the regulatory basis for the granting of public subsides under the National Programme for the 
Promotion and Employability of Talent of the Nati onal Plan for Scientific and Technical Research 
and Innovation 2013-2016. 
The implementing provisions for this Order are: 
- Resolution of 5 November 2013 of the State Secretariat for Research, Development and 
Innovation, published in the Official Journal of 12 November 2013, approving the call for 
applications for 2014 for support under the EMPLEA Programme for university graduates and 
non-university graduates with high-level vocational training or the equivalent, in the framework of the National Programme for the Pr omotion and Employability of Talent of the 
National Plan for Scientific and Technical Research and Innovation 2013-2016. G/SCM/N/284/EU/Add.26 
 
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  - Resolution of 30 July 2014 of the State Secretariat for Research, Development and 
Innovation providing for the granting of support under the EMPLEA-2014 Programme for the recruitment of qualified technologists who are either university graduates or non-university graduates with high-level vocational training or the equivalent. 
5. Form of the subsidy 
Loans. The principal is disbursed in advance. 
6. Beneficiaries: to whom and how the subsidy is provided 
Enterprises, including spin-offs and young inno vative enterprises; technology centres and 
technological innovation support centres; foundations; business associations or groups, economic interest groups and non-profit-making sectoral business associations whose work includes R&D&I projects and activities in their own sector; and innovative business groups and technology 
platforms. 
The first disbursement of the principal is made immediately following the decision to grant support. 
Depending on the duration of the project (multi-year), a maximum of two subsequent 
disbursements may be made. 
7. Subsidy per unit of the subsidized product or total amount of the subsidy 
 Granted in 2014 (for three years): 
EMPLEA TU-2014 €30,814,331.56 (loan) 
EMPLEA FPGS-2014 €2,805,229.10 (loan) 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy 
The execution period for this programme, which comes under the National Programme for the 
Promotion and Employability of Talent of the Nati onal Plan for Scientific and Technical Research 
and Innovation 2013-2016, in the framework of the National Integration Subprogramme and the 
National Training Subprogramme. 
Loans in 2014 had an interest rate of 0.54% and a maximum repayment period of five years, 
including a two-year grace period. 
The support has a maximum total duration of three years and is contingent upon the duration of 
the employment contract with the technologist. 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy 
The support granted under this programme is used exclusively for financing the costs of recruiting 
technologists to carry out R&D projects; its trade effects are not directly measurable. 
3.2  Torres Quevedo 
1. Title of the programme 
Support for Torres Quevedo contracts. 2. Period covered by the notification 
2013 and 2014. G/SCM/N/284/EU/Add.26 
 
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  3. Purpose of the subsidy 
These subsidies seek to encourage the recruitmen t of Ph.D. holders by enterprises, technology 
centres, technological innovation support centres, business associations and science and technology parks to carry out specific industrial  research or technological development projects 
or technical pre-feasibility studies, thereby stimulating the transfer of knowledge to the 
production sector. 
4. Background and authority 
Order ECC/1402/2013 of 22 July (Official Journal No. 176 of Wednesday 24 July 2013) adopting 
the regulatory basis for the granting of support under the National Programme for the Promotion and Employability of Talent in the framework of the National Plan for Scientific and Technical Research and Innovation 2013-2016. 
The implementing provisions for this Order are: 
Resolution of 27 December 2013 of the State Secretariat for Research, Development and 
Innovation approving the call for applications for 2013 in respect of certain measures provided for 
in the National Training Subprogramme and the National Integration Subprogramme under the 
National Programme for the Promotion and Employability of Talent, in the framework of the National Plan for Scientific and Technical Research and Innovation 2013-2016. 
Resolution of 9 February 2015 of the State Secret ariat for Research, Development and Innovation 
providing for the granting of support for 2014 in favour of activities under the National Programme for the Promotion and Employability of Talent, in the framework of the National Plan for Scientific and Technical Research and Innovation 2013-2016. 
5. Form of the subsidy 
Direct subsidies. 
6. Beneficiaries: to whom and how the subsidy is provided 
Enterprises, technology centres, technological innovation support centres, business associations 
and science and technology parks. 
The subsidies are paid annually, in advance. 
7. Subsidy per unit or total amount of the subsidy. 
 2013: €15,000,000. 
2014: €15,000,000 (awaiting decision). 
8. Duration of the subsidy 
The maximum duration of any indi vidual subsidy is three years. 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy 
The subsidies granted under this programme are used exclusively for financing the costs of 
research staff recruited by companies to conduct R&D projects and have no impact on the 
production of goods since they concern activities that are, by their very nature, far removed from 
commercial activity. G/SCM/N/284/EU/Add.26 
 
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  3.3  INNTERNACIONALIZA 
1. Title of the programme 
INNTERNACIONALIZA (Support for projects promoting the international exploitation of R&D results). 2. Period covered by the notification 
2013 and 2014. 3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
This programme seeks to promote the international exploitation of the results of R&D activities 
conducted by Spanish companies. The aim is to support Spanish SMEs in overcoming the barriers 
inherent to the process of internationalizing their technology on external markets. 
4. Background and authority 
Royal Decree No. 1406/1986 of 6 June approving the Ar ticles of Association of the Centre for the 
Development of Industrial Technology (CDTI). 
5. Form of the subsidy 
Repayable subsidies with preferential interest rates.1 
6. Beneficiaries: to whom and how the subsidy is provided 
SMEs. The amount of the loan granted is 75% of the budget with a non-refundable tranche of 5%. 
7. Subsidy per unit or total amount of the subsidy2 
In 2013, disbursements in the form of repayabl e subsidies with preferential interest rates 
amounted to €0.69 million. 
In 2014, disbursements in the form of repayabl e subsidies with preferential interest rates 
amounted to €0.87 million. 
In 2013, the average loan granted per project wa s €0.15 million and the average total investment 
was €0.20 million. 
In 2014, the average loan granted per project wa s €0.20 million and the average total investment 
was €0.27 million. 
8. Duration of the subsidy 
Duration of the programme: ended in 2014. 
The loans granted by the CDTI go to finance pr ojects spanning a number of years. The average 
project duration in 2014 was 19 months. 
                                               
1 The interest rate for CDTI loans was a fixed rate of Euribor+0.1% in 2013 and of Euribor in 2014, both 
calculated at the time of the granting of the subsidy. 
2 The data provided concern disbursements made; th ese disbursements correspond to ongoing projects 
that were approved in the year in question and in previous years. The new commitments acquired by the CDTI amounted to €1.76 million in 2013 and €2.54 million in 2014. G/SCM/N/284/EU/Add.26 
 
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  9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy 
Given the nature of this programme, which involves preparing for the international exploitation 
of R&D project results and funding exploratory and industrial protection activities and which is 
open to enterprises in many industrial and servic e sectors, the trade effects of the subsidies are 
minimal, since the loans are distributed ov er a wide range of economic activities. 
3.4  Interempresas Internacional 
1. Title of the programme 
Eurostars Programme - Interempresas Internacional Subprogramme 2. Period covered by the notification 
2013 and 2014. 3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
Support for research and development projects carried out with the participation of Spain and 
selected by means of calls for applications in the framework of the Eurostars Programme, launched jointly by the European Union and a number of other countries and intended to support small and 
medium-sized R&D-performing enterprises. 
4. Background and authority 
Resolution of 1 October 2013 of the Centre for the Development of Industrial Technology (CDTI) 
regulating the direct granting of support to projects carried out with the participation of Spain and 
selected by means of the ninth and tenth calls for applications under the Eurostars Programme (Interempresas Internacional Subprogramme). 
Resolution of 22 September 2014 of the Centre for the Development of Industrial Technology 
(CDTI) regulating the direct granting of support to projects carried out with the participation of 
Spain and selected by means of the first call for applications under the Eurostars-2 Programme (activities of Interempresas Internacional). 
5. Form of the subsidy 
Subsidies.3 
6. Beneficiaries: to whom and how the subsidy is provided 
Enterprises. 7. Subsidy per product unit or total amount of the subsidy 
Subsidies worth €5 million were granted under the calls for applications for both 2013 and 2014. 8. Duration of the subsidy 
Up to four years. 9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy 
Given the nature of this programme, which seeks primarily to promote R&D, the fact that it is open 
to enterprises in many industrial and service se ctors, and the small amounts of support involved, 
the trade effects of the subsidies are minimal. 
                                               
3 That is to say, grants, within the meaning of Article 25.3(i) of the Agreement on Subsidies and 
Countervailing Measures. G/SCM/N/284/EU/Add.26 
 
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  3.5  Technology platforms (INNFLUYE and Technology Platforms) 
1. Title of the programme 
Two programmes designed to support technology platforms were developed during the period 
2013/2014: the INNFLUYE Programme and the Technology Platforms Programme. 
2. Period covered by the notification 
INNFLUYE: 2013. 
Technology Platforms Programme: 2014. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
The aim of both programmes is to create and consolidate Spanish technology platforms, with a 
view to enhancing cooperation between the public  and private actors (enterprises, technology 
centres, public and private research bodies, universities, etc.) that interact in a sector throughout 
the national territory in order to foster the sharing and dissemination of knowledge within that 
sector and achieve the establishment of stable information channels in the innovation system, 
which go beyond the sector. 
Technology platforms are an ideal tool for fostering intersectoral technology transfer and 
strengthening the participation of the various actors in the EU Framework Programmes for Research and Innovation. 
4. Background and authority 
INNFLUYE: Order CIN/1559/2009 of 29 May, published in the Official Journal of 13 June 2009, 
establishing the regulatory basis for the granting of  public science and technology subsidies as part 
of the implementation process for the coordination and internationalization of the system, within 
the framework of the National Scientific Research, Development and Technological Innovation 
Plan 2008-2011, as amended by Order CIN/1149/2010 of  28 April, published in Official Journal 
No. 109 of 5 May 2010. 
Technology Platforms Programme 2014: Order ECC/1780/2013 of 30 September establishing the 
regulatory basis for the granting of public subs idies under the National Programme for Research, 
Development and Innovation to Address Social Chal lenges, in the framework of the National Plan 
for Scientific and Technical Research and Innovation 2013-2016. 
The implementing provision for the Order governing INNFLUYE is the Resolution of 
20 November 2012 of the State Secretariat for Re search, Development and Innovation approving 
the call for applications for 2013 for support und er the National Networks Programme - INNFLUYE 
Subprogramme, as part of the implementation process for the coordination and internationalization 
of the system, in the framework of the Nati onal Scientific Research, Development and 
Technological Innovation Plan 2008-2011. 
The implementing provision for the Order governing the Technology Platforms Programme 2014 is 
the Resolution of 29 May 2014 of the State Secret ariat for Research, Development and Innovation 
approving the call for applications for 2014 for support under the Technology Platforms 
Programme of the National Programme for Research, Development and Innovation to Address 
Social Challenges, in the framework of the National Plan for Scientific and Technical Research and Innovation 2013-2016. 
5. Form of the subsidy 
Non-repayable subsidies. G/SCM/N/284/EU/Add.26 
 
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  6. Beneficiaries: to whom and how the subsidy is provided 
Enterprises, public technology centres, public technological innovation support centres, private 
university R&D centres, other private non-profit R&D centres, public research bodies subject to Law No. 13/1986 of 14 April, public universities and their university departments and institutes, 
other public R&D centres, other private non-profit entities, other public legal entities, and groups 
or associations. These bodies are required to be members of the Board of the technology platform 
and to belong, in 2014, to the working parties, go verning body(ies) or technical secretariat of the 
platform. 
Subsidies are disbursed in advance. INNFLUYE: A single, one-time disbursement is ma de immediately following the decision to grant 
support. 
Technology Platforms Programme: A first disbursement is made immediately following the decision 
to grant support; a subsequent disbursement may be made depending on the duration of the project/activity (multi-year). 
7. Subsidy per unit or total amount of the subsidy 
 INNFLUYE 2013, subsidies granted in 2013 for one year: €2.10 million. 
 Technology Platforms Programme 2014, for two years: €5.46 million. 
8. Duration of the subsidy 
INNFLUYE: The support scheme under which this call for applications was launched formed part of 
the National Networks Programme of the previous national plan, which provided for its implementation until 2013. 
The support granted under this call for applicatio ns had a duration of one year and ended in 2013. 
Technology Platforms Programme: The current call for applications corresponds to the National 
Programme of Research, Development and Innova tion to Address Social Challenges, in the 
framework of the National Plan for Scientific and Technical Research and Innovation 2013-2016. 
The support granted under the call for applicat ions for 2014 for this programme is over a 
two-year period and ends in 2015. 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy 
The subsidies granted under this programme are used exclusively for financing costs related to 
platform activities, namely dissemination activi ties, knowledge-sharing fora and meetings and 
planning efforts, which, by their very  nature, have no effect on trade. 
3.6  Business R&D&I projects 
1. Title of the programme 
Business R&D&I projects.4 
2. Period covered by the notification 
2013 and 2014. 
                                               
4 Including individual and partners hip R&D projects and projects unde r the Direct Line of Innovation. G/SCM/N/284/EU/Add.26 
 
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  3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
The aim of the support is to help Spanish enterprises increase their technological capacity through 
the financing of business projects in the areas of industrial research, experimental development and innovation. 
4. Background and authority 
Royal Decree No. 1406/1986 of 6 June, published in Official Journal No. 162 of 8 July 1986, 
approving the Articles of Association of the Centre for the Development of Industrial Technology 
(CDTI). 
5. Form of the subsidy 
Repayable and partially repayable subsidies at preferential interest rates.5 
6. Beneficiaries: to whom and how the subsidy is provided 
The CDTI funds R&D projects conducted by enterprises and submitted through an ongoing 
open application process. Such projects may be conducted individually, in cooperation with knowledge-generating centres, or by a consortium of several enterprises. 
The loan amount varies with each project. The lo ans finance up to 85% of the eligible budget and 
include a non-refundable tranche ranging from 5% to 20% of the aid granted which varies depending on the international research component or international nature of the project and on 
whether the project is individual or consortium-based. The gross grant equivalent for CDTI 
projects is calculated in accordance with the EC Communication on the revision of the method for setting the reference and discount rates and conforms to the aid intensity ceilings established in the Community Framework for State Aid for R&D&I. Payment of the loan is contingent upon the 
presentation of documents certifying the targets met, as stipulated in the contract with the 
enterprise. Enterprises may opt for a CDTI advance of 25% of the subsidy granted or may take up 
to 75% of the subsidy granted upon subm ission of additional bank guarantees. 
With regard to innovation projects, financial coverage also varies between 75% and 85%, but does 
not include a non-refundable tranche. 
7. Subsidy per unit or total amount of the subsidy
6 
In 2013, disbursements, including CDTI advances, in  the form of repayable and partially repayable 
subsidies amounted to €601.95 million. 
In 2014, disbursements in the form of repayable and partially repayable subsidies amounted to 
€563.19 million. 
In 2013, the average loan granted per project wa s €0.52 million and the average total investment 
was €0.67 million. 
In 2014, the average loan granted per project wa s €0.48 million and the average total investment 
was €0.63 million. 
                                               
5 The interest rate for CDTI loans for R&D projec ts was a fixed rate of Euribor+0.1% in 2013 and 
of Euribor in 2014, both calculated at the time of the gr anting of the subsidy. The interest rate for innovation 
projects is Euribor plus a differe ntial, currently +0.2% for three-year repayment periods and +1.2% for 
five-year repayment periods. 
6 The data provided concern disbursements made; th ese disbursements correspond to ongoing projects 
that were approved in the year in question and in previous years. The new commitments acquired by the CDTI amounted to €682.37 million in 2013 and €646.88 million in 2014. G/SCM/N/284/EU/Add.26 
 
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  8. Duration of the subsidy 
Duration of the programme: indefinite. 
Loans granted by the CDTI go to finance projects spanning a number of years. 
In 2014, the average duration of an R&D&I project was 20 months with a repayment period 
of ten years, including a grace period of up to three years. 
In 2014, the average duration of an innovation project was 13 months with a repayment period 
of three to five years. 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy 
The nature of this programme, which mainly concerns the promotion of R&D and is open to 
enterprises in many industrial and service sect ors, together with the considerable number of 
beneficiaries of the specific projects submitted, means that the trade effects of the subsidies are 
minimal, since the loans are distributed ov er a wide range of economic activities. 
3.7  NEOTEC 
1. Title of the programme 
NEOTEC. 2. Period covered by the notification 
2013 and 2014. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
The aim of this programme is to create inde pendent, technology-based enterprises and to 
consolidate those that are less than six years ol d. It also seeks to stimulate the transfer 
of knowledge from the realm of research to that of business. 
4. Background and authority 
Royal Decree No. 1406/1986 of 6 June approving the Articles of Association of the Centre for the 
Development of Industrial Technology (CDTI). 
5. Form of the subsidy 
Repayable subsidies with preferential interest rates.7 
6. Beneficiaries: to whom and how the subsidy is provided 
The CDTI funds technology-based business projects  through an ongoing open application process. 
The amount of the loan granted is 70% of the bu dget up to a maximum of €250,000. Part of the 
subsidy is advanced on signature of the contract and payment of the rest is contingent upon the presentation of documents certifying the targets met, as established in the contract with the 
enterprise. 
                                               
7 The interest rate for CDTI loans for R&D projects  was a fixed rate of Euribor+0.1% in 2013 and of 
Euribor in 2014, both calculated at the time of the granting of the subsidy. G/SCM/N/284/EU/Add.26 
 
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  7. Subsidy per unit or total amount of the subsidy8 
In 2013, disbursements in the form of repayable subsidies amounted to €15.53 million. 
In 2014, disbursements in the form of repayable interest-free subsidies amounted to €6.72 million. In 2013, the average loan granted per project wa s €0.23 million and the average total investment 
was €0.41 million. 
In 2014, the average loan granted per project wa s €0.22 million and the average total investment 
was €0.41 million. 
8. Duration of the subsidy 
Duration of the programme: indefinite. 
Loans granted by the CDTI go to finance projects spanning a number of years. The average project 
duration in the reporting period was 20 months. 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy 
The nature of this programme, which mainly seeks to create new innovative enterprises and 
consolidate those less than two years old that are in an early phase of development and not yet 
ready to enter the market, and which is open to en terprises in many industrial and service sectors, 
together with the considerable number of benefici aries of the specific project submitted, means 
that the trade effects of the subsidies are minima l, since the loans are distributed over a wide 
range of economic activities. 
3.8  Challenges-Cooperation 
1. Title of the programme 
Challenges-Cooperation 
2. Period covered by the notification 
1 January 2014 to 31 December 2014. 
The support under the call for applications for 2014 for this programme consists of subsidies 
granted for four years to R&D projects in the framework of public-private partnerships. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
The purpose of this programme is to support cooperation projects between enterprises and 
research bodies, with a view to promoting the development of new technologies and the 
implementation by enterprises of new ideas and tec hniques and contributing to the creation of new 
goods and services. 
These projects are designed to foster the creation  of the critical mass of interdisciplinary R&D&I 
activities required to move forward in the search for solutions, in accordance with the priorities 
established in the Challenges Programme, promote the creation of innovative enterprises, guide 
existing enterprises towards innovative acti vity, mobilize private investment, generate 
employment and improve the country's technologica l balance. They also seek to strengthen the 
international leadership capacity of the Spanish Science, Technology and Innovation System and its actors, thereby helping to enhance enterprise competitiveness. 
                                               
8 The data provided concern disbursements made; th ese disbursements correspond to ongoing projects 
that were approved in the year in question and in previous years. The new commitments acquired by the CDTI amounted to €5.70 million in 2013 and €4.64 million in 2014. G/SCM/N/284/EU/Add.26 
 
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  4. Background and authority 
Order ECC/1780/2013 of 30 September establishing the regulatory basis for the granting of public 
aid under the National Programme for Research, Development and Innovation to Address Social Challenges, in the framework of the National Plan for Scientific and Technical Research and 
Innovation 2013-2016. 
The implementing provision for this Order is  the Resolution of 13 December 2013 of the 
State Secretariat for Research, Development and Innovation approving the call for applications for 
2014 for support under the Challenges-Cooperation Programme of the National Programme for 
Research, Development and Innovation to Address Social Challenges, in the framework of the National Plan for Scientific and Technical Research and Innovation 2013-2016. 
5. Form of the subsidy 
Non-repayable subsidies9, and loans. 
Loans are granted with a maximum repayment period  of 10 years and a grace period of the first 
three years. The interest rate was the one-year Euribor. 
6. Beneficiaries: to whom and how the subsidy is provided 
Public research bodies as defined in Article 47 of Law No. 14/2011 of 1 June, public universities, 
other public R&D centres, public technology centres and public technological innovation support 
centres, private universities with proven R&D capacity and activities, other private R&D centres, 
enterprises, and sectoral business associations. 
Subsidies and loans are disbursed in advance. The first disbursement is made immediately 
following the decision to grant support. Dependin g on the duration of the project (multi-year), 
a maximum of three subsequent  disbursements may be made. 
7. Subsidy per unit or total amount of the subsidy 
Granted in 2014 (for four years): 
Subsidies €56,365,353.22 
Loans €105,335,590.51 
8. Duration of the subsidy 
The call for applications for 2014 is launched under the National Programme for Research, 
Development and Innovation to Address Social Chal lenges, in the framework of the National Plan 
for Scientific and Technical Research and Innovation 2013-2016. 
The call for applications for 2014 applies only to that year; funding is granted for three years. 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy 
The support granted under this programme is exclusively for financing the costs of R&D projects 
and therefore has no impact on trade in goods. The industrial research, experimental development 
and technical pre-feasibility study phases are, by their very nature, far removed from the market phase. This category of support falls under Ar ticle 8.2(a) of the Agreement on Subsidies and 
Countervailing Measures. 
                                               
9 That is to say, grants, within the meaning of Article 25.3(i) of the Agreement on Subsidies and 
Countervailing Measures. G/SCM/N/284/EU/Add.26 
 
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  3.9  CIEN 
1. Title of the programme 
Strategic programme for business research consortia (CIEN). 2. Period covered by the notification 
2014.10 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
This programme comes under the National Subprogramme for the Promotion of Cooperative 
R&D&I Focused on the Demands of the Productive Fa bric, in the framework of the National Plan for 
Scientific and Technical Research and Innovation 2013-2016. 
The subsidies are designed to fund major industrial research and experimental development 
projects, conducted by effectively cooperating business groups and geared towards planned 
research in strategic areas of the future and with possible international ramifications. 
4. Background and authority 
Royal Decree No. 1406/1986 of 6 June approving the Articles of Association of the Centre for the 
Development of Industrial Technology (CDTI). 
5. Form of the subsidy 
Partially repayable subsidies at preferential interest rates (fixed rate of Euribor+0.1%, established 
at the time of the granting of the subsidy). 
6. Beneficiaries: to whom and how the subsidy is provided 
Beneficiaries are consortia made up of business groups and governed by a private cooperation 
agreement. All enterprises that are members of the consortium are eligible as beneficiaries. 
Each consortium is required to comprise a mini mum of three and a maximu m of eight enterprises, 
at least two of which must be independent and at least one must be an SME. 
Projects must have a minimum budget of €7 milli on and a maximum budget of €20 million. The aid 
granted takes the form of a loan of up to 85% of the eligible budget, which includes a subsidy 
corresponding to 30% of the total aid amount. The ceilings established under the Community aid framework are always respected. 
7. Subsidy per unit or total amount of the subsidy
11 
The commitments acquired in 2014 under this instrument totalled €124.99 million. 
8. Duration of the subsidy 
Projects have a duration of three or four years.  The average duration of  the projects approved 
in 2014 was 45 months. 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy 
The trade effects of these subsidies are minimal given the nature of this programme, which seeks 
to encourage stable public-private cooperation in the field of innovation while funding major 
                                               
10 New instrument in 2014. 
11 The data provided concern the commitments acquired  given that there was no expenditure under this 
instrument in 2014. G/SCM/N/284/EU/Add.26 
 
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  projects geared towards planned research in tec hnological areas of the future and with possible 
international ramifications, with a view to generating fresh knowledge which could prove useful in the development of new products, processes or services or for technological integration. They are also minimal due to the distribution of the subs idies over a wide range of economic activities, 
the considerable number of beneficiaries and the marked pre-competitive nature of the projects, 
which distances them considerably from the market. 
3.10  FEDER-INNTERCONECTA 
1. Title of the programme 
FEDER-INNTERCONECTA Subprogramme. 
2. Period covered by the notification 
2013.12 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
The aid under this subprogramme is granted to fund major integrated experimental development 
projects which are of a strategic nature, large in scale and broad in scope, which seek to develop 
new technologies in areas of technology with economic and commercial potential at international 
level and which bring about technological and industrial progress relevant to the regions receiving aid. 
The subprogramme is co-financed by the Technological Fund, a special component of the European 
Regional Development Fund (ERDF), and the aid is th erefore restricted to three regions, Andalusia, 
Extremadura and Galicia, for development in those communities. 
4. Background and authority 
Order CIN/1729/2011 of 9 June establishing the regulatory basis for the granting of subsidies to 
promote stable public-private cooperation in rese arch and development (R&D) in areas of strategic 
importance for the development of the Spanish economy (FEDER-INNTERCONECTA Programme). 
Order ECC/1808/2012 of 18 July amending Order CIN/1729/2011 of 9 June establishing the 
regulatory basis for the granting of subsidies to promote stable public-private cooperation in research and development (R&D) in areas of strategic importance for the development of the 
Spanish economy (FEDER-I NNTERCONECTA Programme). 
Resolution of 30 January 2013 of the Centre for the Development of Industrial Technology (CDTI), 
approving the 2013 subsidy programme for the Autonomous Community of Andalusia under which aid is provided to promote stable public-private cooperation in research and development (R&D) 
in areas of strategic importance for the development of the Spanish economy 
(FEDER-INNTERCONECTA Programme). 
Resolution of 30 January 2013 of the Centre for th e Development of Industrial Technology (CDTI), 
approving the 2013 subsidy programme for the Autonomous Community of Extremadura under 
which aid is provided to promote stable public-private cooperation in research and development (R&D) in areas of strategic importance for the development of the Spanish economy 
(FEDER-INNTERCONECTA Programme). 
Resolution of 30 January 2013 of the Centre for th e Development of Industrial Technology (CDTI), 
approving the 2013 subsidy programme for the Autonomous Community of Galicia under which aid is provided to promote stable public-private cooperation in research and development (R&D) in 
areas of strategic importance for th e development of the Spanish economy 
(FEDER-INNTERCONECTA Programme). 
                                               
12 There was no call for applications in 2013. G/SCM/N/284/EU/Add.26 
 
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  5. Form of the subsidy 
Non-repayable subsidies. 
6. Beneficiaries: to whom and how the subsidy is provided 
Support is available to any group of public or pr ivate legal persons, in the terms established in 
Article 11.3 of the General Law on Subsidies No. 38/2003 of 17 November. Such groups will be 
governed by the contractual document regulating them. 
An Economic Interest Group (EIG) or consortium  governed by a private cooperation agreement 
must be formally established. Such groups must comprise at least three enterprises that are 
independent from each other, including one that is large or medium-sized and one that is small, in accordance with the European Commission defi nition. Where the group does not include a small 
enterprise, at least one such enterprise must participate under a subcontract with any of the 
enterprises belonging to the group. 
The relevant participation in the project of at least one research body is also required under 
a subcontract with one or more of the enterprises belonging to the group. The overall participation 
of the research bodies must be significant; a minimum level of participation is established in the 
corresponding aid announcement. 
Projects must have a minimum budget of €2 millio n for aid in Andalusia, €1 million for aid in 
Extremadura and €1.5 million for aid in Galicia. 
The aid granted must in all cases conform to the intensities established in the Community 
Framework on State Aid for R&D&I. 
7. Subsidy per unit or total amount of the subsidy 
The subsidies granted under the 2013 programme amounted to €129.24 million for the total 
duration of the approved projects. No subsidies were granted in 2014. 
8. Duration of the subsidy 
The subsidies approved by the CDTI go to fina nce projects with a duration of two years. 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy 
The trade effects of these subsidies are minimal given the nature of this programme, which seeks 
to encourage stable public-private cooperation in the field of innovation while funding major 
projects geared towards planned research in tec hnological areas of the future and with possible 
international ramifications, with a view to generating fresh knowledge which could prove useful in the development of new products, processes or services or for technological integration. They are 
also minimal due to the distribution of the subs idies over a wide range of economic activities, 
the considerable number of beneficiaries and the marked pre-competitive nature of the projects, 
which distances them considerably from the market. 
3.11  Science and technology parks (EQUIPA) 
1. Title of the programme 
EQUIPA. 
2. Period covered by the notification 
2014. G/SCM/N/284/EU/Add.26 
 
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  3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
The purpose of this programme is to promote the purchase, updating and maintenance of scientific 
and technological equipment for R&D activities conducted by entities established in science and technology parks, with a view to promoting quality scientific and technical research that fosters the 
development of highly competitive R&D busine ss activities and contributing to regional 
development. 
4. Background and authority 
Order ECC/2193/2013 of 18 November adopting the re gulatory basis for the granting of public 
science and technology subsidies under the National Scientific, Technical and Equipment Infrastructure Subprogramme, in the framework of  the National Programme for the Promotion of 
Scientific and Technological Research Excellence of the National Plan for Scientific and Technical 
Research and Innovation 2013-2016. 
The implementing provision for this Order is: Resolution of 30 December 2013 of the State Secretariat for Research, Development and 
Innovation approving the call for applications in respect of support in 2014 under the EQUIPA 
Programme, in the framework of the National Programme for the Promotion of Scientific and Technological Research Excellence of the National Plan for Scientific and Technical Research and 
Innovation 2013-2016. 
5. Form of the subsidy 
Support is granted in the form of loans. Loans are granted with a maximum repayment period of 10 years and a grace period of the first 
three years. The interest rate was the one-year Euribor. 
6. Beneficiaries: to whom and how the subsidy is provided 
Support under the EQUIPA Programme for 2014 is granted, through a single call for applications, 
to enterprises, technology centres and technological innovation support centres, provided that 
they are established in science and technology pa rks. A single, one-time disbursement is made 
immediately following the decision to grant support. 
7. Subsidy per unit or total amount of the subsidy 
Loans in 2014 (for one year only): €7.64 million. 
8. Duration of the subsidy 
The call for applications is launched under the National Programme for the Promotion of Scientific 
and Technological Research Excellence, in the framework of the National Plan for Scientific and 
Technical Research and Innovation 2013-2016. 
The call for applications for 2014 applies only to that year. 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Support under this programme is intended for R&D equipment and has no impact on trade in 
goods since the activities conducted within such infrastructure (laboratories and buildings used for 
research) are far removed from the market. Moreover, some of the amounts granted are relatively 
small. This category of support falls under Article 8 of the Agreement on Subsidies and 
Countervailing Measures. G/SCM/N/284/EU/Add.26 
 
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  3.12  Strategic action plan for the economy and the digital society 
1. Title of the programme 
Support for projects under the Strategic Action Plan for the Economy and the Digital Society, in the 
framework of the Plan for Scientific and Technical Research and Innovation 2013-2016. 
2. Period covered by the notification 
2013/2014. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
2013 - To strengthen the technological capacities of the information and communication 
technologies (ICT) sector, in particular in the following thematic priorities: industries of the future, cybersecurity and digital confidence, ICT applications and solutions geared towards enhancing the competitiveness of SMEs, development of e- administration, environmental management 
applications, and digital content applications and solutions. 
2014 - Call for applications 1/2014 - To develop th e technological capacities of the ICT sector, 
in particular in the following thematic priorities: industries of the future, and cybersecurity and 
digital confidence. 
2014 - Call for applications 2/2014 - To develop th e technological capacities of the ICT sector, 
in particular in the following thematic priorities: industries of the future, cybersecurity and digital 
confidence, ICT applications and solutions geared towards enhancing the competitiveness of SMEs, 
e-administration, health and social welfare, environmental management, and digital content. 
4. Background and authority 
Order IET/786/2013 of 7 May establishing the regula tory basis for the granting of support in the 
field of information and communication technologies (ICT) and the information society under the 
Plan for Scientific and Technical Research an d Innovation 2013-2016, in the framework of the 
Strategic Action Plan for the Economy and the Digital Society. 
Resolution of 21 May 2013 of the State Secretar iat for Telecommunications and the Information 
Society providing for the granting of support for projects under the Strategic Action Plan for the Economy and the Digital Society, in the framework of the Plan for Scientific and Technical 
Research and Innovation 2013-2016. 
Resolution of 17 December 2013 of the Stat e Secretariat for Telecommunications and the 
Information Society providing for the advance processing of support for projects under the Strategic Action Plan for the Economy and the Digital Society, in the framework of the Plan for 
Scientific and Technical Research and Innovation 2013-2016. 
Resolution of 9 July 2014 of the State Secret ariat for Telecommunications and the Information 
Society publishing the call for applications for support for projects under the Strategic Action Plan 
for the Economy and the Digital Society, in the fr amework of the Plan for Scientific and Technical 
Research and Innovation 2013-2016. 
5. Form of the subsidy 
A combination of non-repayable subsidies and loans,  provided that there is budgetary availability. 
The loans granted have a repayment period of fi ve years, including a two-year grace period. 
The loan amount may supplement the subsidy up to 100% of eligible project costs. 
The interest rate in 2013 was 0.528%. Security totalling 25% of the loan and subsidy amount was 
required. G/SCM/N/284/EU/Add.26 
 
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  The interest rate corresponding to the first call for applications in 2014 was 0.506%. 
Security totalling 25% of the loan and subsidy amount was required. 
The interest rate corresponding to the second call for applications in 2014 was 0.513%. 
Security totalling 25% of the loan and subsidy amount was required. 
6. Beneficiaries: to whom and how the subsidy is provided 
Enterprises, research bodies and business groups or associations. Public sector entities are not 
eligible under any circumstances. 
The single competitive application process is open to anyone who wishes to carry out research, 
development and innovation (R&D&I) projects or activities in the various thematic areas defined as of interest by the call for applications. The su pport granted is disbursed in two instalments: 
a first disbursement of 75% of the subsidies and loans, and a second disbursement of the balance 
of 25%. 
7. Subsidy per unit or total amount of the subsidy 
2013: €20,889,712.12 in non-repayable subsidies and €140,076,320.23 in loans. 
2014 (first call for applications): €15,977,737.86 in non-repayable subsidies and 
€60,614,869.23 in loans. 
2014 (second call for applications): €3,570,730.60 in non-repayable subsidies and 
€51,607,177.46 in loans. 
8. Duration of the subsidy 
The Plan for Scientific and Technical Research and Innovation 2013-2016 ends in 2016. One or 
more calls for applications for support in the fram ework of this Plan will be published each year. 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy 
The nature of this subprogramme, which mainly concerns technological development and is open 
to enterprises in many industrial and service se ctors, together with the considerable number of 
beneficiaries of the specific projects submitted and the fact that the support is distributed over 
a wide range of economic activities, means that the trade effects of the subsidies are minimal. 
3.13  Major ICT projects 
1. Title of the programme 
Support for major ICT projects under the Strategic Action Plan for the Economy and the Digital 
Society, in the framework of the Plan for Scientific and Technical Research and Innovation 2013-2016. 
2. Period covered by the notification 
2014 (no call for applications in 2013). 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
To develop the technological capacities of the ICT sector and in particular to promote industrial 
research projects of particular technological merit with the potential to cause a substantial social and economic impact and exercise a pull effect on other sector enterprises. The thematic priorities 
are as follows: industries of the future, cybersecurity and digital confidence, ICT applications and 
solutions geared towards enhancing the competit iveness of SMEs, e-administration, health and 
social welfare, environmental management, and digital content. G/SCM/N/284/EU/Add.26 
 
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  4. Background and authority 
Order IET/786/2013 of 7 May establishing the regula tory basis for the granting of support in the 
field of information and communication technologies (ICT) and the information society, under the Plan for Scientific and Technical Research and Innovation 2013-2016 in the framework of the 
Strategic Action Plan for the Economy and the Digital Society. 
Resolution of 9 July 2014 of the State Secret ariat for Telecommunications and the Information 
Society publishing the call for applications for support for major ICT projects under the Strategic 
Action Plan for the Economy and the Digital Society, in the framework of the Plan for Scientific and 
Technical Research and Innovation 2013-2016. 
5. Form of the subsidy 
Support is in the form of loans or a combination of non-repayable subsidies and loans, provided 
that there is budgetary availability. 
Loans are granted with a repayment period of fi ve years, including a two-year grace period. 
The loan amount may supplement the subsidy up to 100% of the eligible project costs. 
The interest rate was 0.513%. Security corresponding to 10% of the loan and subsidy amount is 
required. 
6. Beneficiaries: to whom and how the subsidy is provided 
Depending on the type of project involved, support is available only to enterprises (excluding 
public sector entities). 
A single open application process is held. The support granted is disbursed in two instalments: 
a first disbursement of 75% of the subsidies and loans, and a second disbursement of the balance 
of 25%. 
7. Subsidy per unit or total amount of the subsidy 
The support granted in 2014 in the framework of this call for applications totalled €7,199,830.91 
in non-repayable subsidies and €21,599,494.73 in loans. 
8. Duration of the subsidy 
The Plan for Scientific and Technical Research and Innovation 2013-2016 ends in 2016. One or 
more calls for applications for support in the fram ework of this Plan will be published each year. 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy 
The nature of this subprogramme, which mainly concerns technological development and is open 
to enterprises in many industrial and service sectors, together with the considerable number 
of beneficiaries of the specific projects submitted and the fact that the support is distributed over 
a wide range of economic activities, means that the trade effects of the subsidies are minimal. 
3.14  Entertainment software. Digital society. 
1. Title of the programme 
Subsidy programme for entertainment software development projects in the context 
of Order IET/786/2013 of 7 May establishing the regu latory basis for the granting of support in the 
field of information and communication technologies (ICT) and the information society, under the 
Plan for Scientific and Technical Research and Innovation 2013-2016 in the framework of the Strategic Action Plan for the Economy and the Digital Society. G/SCM/N/284/EU/Add.26 
 
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  2. Period covered by the notification 
2014. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
To strengthen the technological capacities of the ICT sector, in particular the development 
of audiovisual software for interactive entertainment using a range of electronic devices. 
4. Background and authority 
Order IET/786/2013 of 7 May establishing the regula tory basis for the granting of support in the 
field of information and communication technologies (ICT) and the information society, under the 
Plan for Scientific and Technical Research and Innovation 2013-2016 in the framework of the Strategic Action Plan for the Economy and the Digital Society. 
Resolution of 17 June 2014 of the State Secretar iat for Telecommunications and the Information 
Society launching the call for applications for support to entertainment software development 
projects under the Strategic Action Plan for the Economy and the Digital Society, in the framework 
of the Plan for Scientific and Technical Research and Innovation 2013-2016. 
5. Form of the subsidy 
A combination of non-repayable subsidies and loans,  provided that there is budgetary availability. 
Loans are granted with a repayment period of five years, including a one-year grace period. 
The loan amount may supplement the subsidy up to 100% of the eligible project costs. 
The interest rate was 0.592%. Security corresponding to 15% of the loan and subsidy amount is 
required. 
6. Beneficiaries: to whom and how the subsidy is provided 
Support is available to enterprises, other than public-sector enterprises and economic interest 
groups. 
A single open application process is held. The support granted is disbursed in two instalments: 
a first disbursement of 75% of the subsidies and loans, and a second disbursement of the balance 
of 25%. 
7. Subsidy per unit or total amount of the subsidy 
The aid granted in 2014 under this call for applications was €2,116,835.44 in non-repayable 
subsidies and €19,052,462.98 in loans. 
8. Duration of the subsidy 
The Plan for Scientific and Technical Research and Innovation 2013-2016 ends in 2016. One or 
more calls for applications for support in the fram ework of this Plan will be published each year. 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy 
Given the relatively small amounts of support granted in relation to the size of the sector and the 
fact that it is intended to finance development activities that are still very far from the marketing 
stage, the trade effects of these subsidies are minimal. G/SCM/N/284/EU/Add.26 
 
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  3.15  Extension of next-generation broadband coverage 
1. Title of the programme 
Programme for the Extension of Next-Generation Broadband Coverage, in the framework of the 
Digital Agenda for Spain. 
2. Period covered by the notification 
2013/2014. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
This programme forms part of the National Plan for Scientific and Technical Research and 
Innovation 2013-2016. 
Its purpose is to support projects that invest in the extension of the coverage of public high-speed 
and ultra-high-speed next-generation broadband networks. 
4. Background and authority 
Order IET/1144/2013 of 18 June establishing the re gulatory basis for the granting of aid under the 
Programme for the Extension of Next-Generation Broadband Coverage. 
Resolution of 3 July 2013 of the State Secret ariat for Telecommunications and the Information 
Society announcing aid for projects under the Programme for the Extension of Next-Generation Broadband Coverage, in the framework of the Digital Agenda for Spain. 
Order IET/1144/2013 of 18 June establishing the re gulatory basis for the granting of aid under the 
Programme for the Extension of Next-Generation Broadband Coverage. 
Order IET/241/2014 of 13 February amending Or der IET/1144/2013 of 18 June establishing the 
regulatory basis for the granting of aid under the Programme for the Extension of Next-Generation 
Broadband Coverage. 
Resolution of 15 April 2014 of the State Secretar iat for Telecommunications and the Information 
Society announcing aid for projects under the Programme for the Extension of Next-Generation 
Broadband Coverage, in the framework of the Digital Agenda for Spain. 
5. Form of the subsidy 
Subsidy programme for 2013: 
Support is granted in the form of loans and may be supplemented, if applicable, by subsidies, 
provided that there is budgetary availability. 
The loans have the following characteristics: 
a. a maximum amount equal to the eligible project costs less the subsidy amount; 
b. an interest rate of 0.484%; 
c. a maximum repayment period  of 15 years, including a maximum grace period of 
three years. 
The amount and the repayment and grace periods of  the loan, as well as the total amount of the 
subsidy, will be determined on the basis of the aid requirements of each project, the assessment 
carried out in accordance with the criteria set out in Annex V to the call for applications, 
and budgetary availability, without exceeding the 35 % gross level of aid established in Article 12 
of the Order. The top-up subsidy must not exceed 15% of the loan amount. G/SCM/N/284/EU/Add.26 
 
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  Beneficiaries will be required to post security corresponding to 50% of the proposed loan amount. 
Subsidy programme for 2014: The aid is granted in the form of a combination of subsidies and loans, depending on budgetary 
availability. 
The maximum subsidy amount is 15% of the amount of the subsidizable budget of the project. 
The loans have the following characteristics: 
a. the loan amount may supplement the subsidy up to 100% of the subsidizable budget; 
b. an interest rate of 0.577%; 
c. a maximum repayment period of 15 years, including a three-year grace period. 
The gross level of aid is the minimum amount necessary and may not under any circumstances 
exceed 35% of the cost of all the items authorized  for subsidization or the long-term trade deficit 
forecast for the project in the absence of support. 
In order to prevent subsequent overcompensation, decisions to grant support may include either a 
review clause in respect of the aid amount providing for the reimbursement of the amount 
resulting in the overcompensation, depending on th e type of project involved and the uncertainties 
related to forecasts of demand, or an obligation to invest all additional profits in further network extensions, subject to the same conditions as the extension carried out with the aid granted. 
Beneficiaries are required to post security corre sponding to 50% of the proposed loan amount. 
6. Beneficiaries: to whom and how the subsidy is provided 
The beneficiaries of this support are natural pers ons or legal entities that are operators duly 
authorized under Articles 6 and 7 of the General Telecommunications Law No. 32/2003 
of 3 November. 
The subsidies and loans will be paid following the decision to grant support. 7. Subsidy per unit or total amount of the subsidy 
In 2013, the support paid amounted to €2,900,000 in the form of subsidies and €19,500,000 in 
the form of loans. 
In 2014, a total of €6,950,752.91 was granted in th e form of subsidies and €45,022,716.22 in the 
form of loans. 
8. Duration of the subsidy 
This programme forms part of the National Plan for Scientific and Technical Research and 
Innovation 2013-2016 and provides for an annual call for applications for support. 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy 
The nature of the subsidy means that it is not trade-related. 
3.16  Shipbuilding subsidies 
1. Title of the programme 
Shipbuilding subsidies. State Aid Decision N423/2004 on horizontal measures for shipbuilding, 
extended by Decisions N159/2007 and N392/2008 and SA.34584 (2012/N). G/SCM/N/284/EU/Add.26 
 
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  2. Period covered by the notification 
2013 and 2014. 
3. Purpose of the subsidy 
The ultimate aim of Community and national policy is to ensure that the shipbuilding sector 
remains competitive. 
4. Background and authority 
Articles 9 and 10 of Royal Decree (RD) No. 442/1994 of 11 March on subsidies and financing 
for shipbuilding (Official Journal No. 96 of 22 April 1994), as subsequently amended by 
RD No. 1395/1995 (Official Journal of 30 Novemb er 2005), RD No. 1562/1997 (Official Journal 
of 18 October 2007), RD No. 2600/1998 (Official  Journal of 17 December 2008), RD No. 3452/2000 
(Official Journal of 23 December 2000), RD No. 1274/2003 (Official Journa l of 17 October 2003), 
RD No. 59/2005 (Official Journal of 1 February  2005), RD No. 1619/2007 (Official Journal 
of 20 December 2007) and RD No. 237/20 13 (Official Journal of  11 April 2013). 
5. Form of the subsidy 
Non-repayable subsidies. 6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
The subsidy is paid in the form of horizontal aid to shipyards that build metal-hull vessels of 
over 100 gross registered tonnes. 
7. Amount of the subsidy 
No subsidies were granted in 2013 or 2014, although subsidies continued to be disbursed for 
commitments acquired in previous years (subsidies already notified in previous communications). 
8. Duration of the subsidy 
Programme N392/2008, under which subsidies were granted in 2011, was in effect from 
1 January 2009 until 31 December 2011, in accordance with the Community Framework on 
State Aid to Shipbuilding (2003/C 317/06, extended by 2006/C 260/03 and 2008/C 173/03). 
The period of application of the programme SA.34584 (2012/N) was from 1 January 2012 to 
31 December 2013, in accordance with the Community Framework on State Aid to Shipbuilding 
(2011/C 364/06). 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy 
The European Union's share of the world shipbuilding  market has decreased in recent years, falling 
from 16% in 2005 to 8% in 2006, 6% in 2007 and 2008, and 5% in 2009 and 2010. No aid was 
granted in 2011, 2012, 2013 or 2014 and there was therefore no effect on trade. 
3.17  Interest subsidy for shipbuilding loans 
1. Title of the programme 
Interest subsidy for shipbuilding loans. State Aid Decision N811/A/2002, extended by Decisions 
N760/2006, N393/2008 and SA.34583 (2012/N). 
2. Period covered by the notification 
2013 and 2014. G/SCM/N/284/EU/Add.26 
 
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  3. Purpose of the subsidy 
To allow shipbuilders contracting vessels from Spanish shipyards to obtain funding under the 
conditions set forth in the OECD Arrangement on Guidelines for Officially Supported Export Credits and the Sector Understanding on Export Credits for Ships in Annex 1 thereto. 
4. Background and authority 
Articles 11 to 14 of Royal Decree (RD) No. 442/1994 of 11 March on subsidies and financing 
for shipbuilding (Official Journal No. 96 of  22 April 1994), as subsequently amended by 
RD No. 1395/1995 (Official Journal of 30 November 2005), RD No. 1562/1997 (Official Journal of 
18 October 2007), RD No. 2600/1998 (Official Journal of 17 December 2008), RD No. 3452/2000 (Official Journal of 23 December 2000), RD No. 1274/2003 (Official Journal of 17 October 2003), RD No. 59/2005 (Official Journal of 1 February 2005), RD No. 1619/2007 (Official Journal of 
20 December 2007) and RD No. 237/2013 (Official Journal of 11 April 2013). 
5. Form of the subsidy 
Interest subsidy up to a maximum of 100 basis points. 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
The interest subsidy is paid to financial entities that grant loans to shipowners or third parties to 
finance the construction or conversion of vessels. The subsidy is paid throughout the term of the 
loan (maximum of 12 years), on the same date as that on which interest accrues and subject to 
provision being made in the annual budget. 
7. Amount of the subsidy 
Interest subsidies for shipbuilding lo ans in 2013 and 2014 were as follows: 
 2013: No subsidies granted. 
2014: €29.31 million. 
8. Duration of the subsidy 
Programme N393/2008, under which subsidies were granted in 2011, remained in effect from 
1 January 2009 until 31 December 2011, in accordance with the Community Framework on State Aid to Shipbuilding (2003/C 317/06, extended by 2006/C 260/03 and 2008/C 173/03). 
The period of application of the programme SA.34583 (2012/N) was from 1 January 2012 
to 31 December 2013, in accordance with the Community Framework on State Aid to Shipbuilding (2011/C 364/06), and was extended until 30 June 2014, in accordance with the European Commission Communication of 6 December 2013. 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy 
T h i s  a i d  i s  c o v e r e d  b y  t h e  O E C D  C o n s e n s u s ,  w h i c h  g u a r a n t e e s  t h a t  n o  f o r m  o f  c o m p e t i t i o n  i s  
established in respect of export support. 
3.18  Training of shipbuilding workers 
1. Title of the programme 
Aid for training shipbuilding workers, co-finance d by the European Social Fund (ESF). State Aid 
Case Nos. XT-109/2007 and XT-486/2009. G/SCM/N/284/EU/Add.26 
 
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  2. Period covered by the notification 
2013 and 2014. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
The subsidies are aimed at upgrading, through ongoing training, the qualifications of workers 
employed in companies in the shipbuilding industry, most of which are SMEs. 
4. Background and authority 
Resolution CN.4.02 F.S.E./2008 of 8 April 2008 of the Directorate-General of Industrial 
Development of the Ministry of  Industry, Tourism and Trade. 
Order ITC/3287/2007 of 7 November of the Ministry of Industry, Tourism and Trade 
(Official Journal No. 273 of 14 November 2007) esta blishing the regulatory basis for the granting 
of aid to training projects and activities in the shipbuilding sector. 
Order ITC/815/2009 of 26 March (Official Journal No. 79 of 1 April 2009) of the Ministry 
of Industry, Tourism and Trade establishing the regulatory basis for the granting of aid to training projects and activities in the shipbuilding sector. 
Commission Regulation (EC) No. 800/2008 (General Block Exemption Regulation). 
5. Form of the subsidy 
Non-repayable subsidies. 
6. Beneficiaries: to whom and how the subsidy is provided 
Enterprises or groups of enterprises in the shipbu ilding and auxiliary industrial sectors, and public, 
semi-public or private organizations with their own legal personality which habitually provide training services to enterprises. 
The final recipients of the aid provided by this programme are workers employed by enterprises in 
the Spanish shipbuilding industry, which encompasses both shipyards and the auxiliary enterprises that contribute to the ship design and construction process. 
7. Total amount of the subsidy 
2013: €11.69 million. 
2014: €0.51 million. 
8. Duration of the subsidy 
The programme remains in effect until 2015. 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy 
Given that the aim of this aid programme is to tr ain shipbuilding workers, there are no effects on 
trade. 
4  REGIONAL SUBSIDIES 
4.1  Regional economic incentives scheme 
1. Title of the programme 
Regional incentives scheme. G/SCM/N/284/EU/Add.26 
 
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  2. Period covered by the notification 
2013 and 2014. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
The purpose is to promote economic development in the most disadvantaged areas. The objective 
of regional incentives is to foster business activity and to encourage firms to locate themselves 
in previously determined areas, so as to reduce economic disparities in Spanish territory, secure a more equitable spread of economic activity and strengthen the potential for internally generated 
development in the different regions. 
4. Background and authority 
A mandate under Article 40.1 of the Spanish Constitution, which lays down the obligation for 
authorities to foster favourable conditions for a more equitable distribution of regional income. 
Similarly, Article 138 thereof provides that the St ate shall establish a suitable and fair economic 
balance between the different parts of Spanish territory. 
The legislative basis is: 
- Law No. 50/85 of 27 December on regional economic incentives to remedy inter-regional 
economic imbalances. 
- Royal Decree No. 899/2007 of 6 July appr oving the new Regulations implementing 
Law No. 50/1985 on regional incentives. 
The regional incentives support programme was approved for the period 2007-2013 
by the European Commission as Aid Case No. XR 57/2007 - Regional incentives (OJEU C 196 of 2 August 2008). 
Pursuant to this authorization, 13 Royal Decrees delimiting the economic promotion areas were 
promulgated. The approval of Royal Decree No. 899/2007, together with all the amendments to 
the Royal Decrees delimiting these areas, made it necessary to approve a new Royal Decree on 
delimitation for each of the Autonomous Communities in line with the new Regulations and the 
new Community directives and within the limits  approved by European Commission State Aid 
Decision N626/2006 of 20 December 2006. 
Aid intensities in four of these economic promotion areas were amended, with effect from 
1 January 2011, by means of four new Royal Decrees, in accordance with point 17 of the European Commission Decision. 
Subsequently, the new Guidelines on regional State aid for the period 2014-2020, applicable as 
from 1 July 2014, were published in Official Jo urnal of the European Union C 209 of 23 July 2013. 
The previous Guidelines (2007-2013) and the regi onal incentives support programme were thus 
extended to 30 June 2014. 
5. Form of the subsidy 
Non-repayable subsidies13, granted for productive investments and calculated as a variable 
percentage, depending on the project, of the investment approved by the authorities. 
6. Beneficiaries: to whom and how the subsidy is provided 
Subsidies are granted to private enterprises. 
                                               
13 That is to say, grants, within the meaning of Article 25.3(i) of the Agreement on Subsidies and 
Countervailing Measures. G/SCM/N/284/EU/Add.26 
 
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  Once approved, the subsidy is notified individually to the parties concerned in an individual 
resolution setting out the basic project data, incl uding the name of the recipient enterprise that 
has applied for it. 
The aid is paid once the corresponding Autonomous  Community has issued a report substantiating 
full execution of the project and fulfilment, within the specified periods, of the conditions required 
in the individual resolution, accepted before hand by the beneficiary. During the period 
of application, the beneficiary may apply to the Autonomous Community for payments of the 
subsidy on account, as soon as evidence is produced that the investment has been made, provided 
that this is authorized in the corresponding individual resolution granting the aid. 
7. Subsidy per unit or total amount of the subsidy 
Total amount of the subsidy: 
 2013: €131,504,141.18. 
 2014: €107,265,033.23. 8. Duration of the subsidy 
The scheme will continue as long as the reason for its introduction persists, namely the imbalance 
in regional development. 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy 
With regard to the statistical data permitting an assessment of trade effects, it should be noted 
that, since the subsidies take the form of capital for productive investment in disadvantaged regions and are authorized by the European Commi ssion, they have no appreciable effects on 
trade. 
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