WORLD TRADE  
ORGANIZATION   
G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.1 
12 July 2012 
 (12-3752) 
Committee on Subsidies and 
Countervailing Measures Original:   English 
 
 
 
SUBSIDIES 
 
New and Full Notification Pursuant to Article XVI:1 
of the GATT 1994 and Article 25 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 Austria . 
 
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  AUSTRIA  
 
TABLE OF CONTENTS 
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1. ÖKO-Sonderaktion Fernwärme .............................................................................................. 8  
2. Eco Plus Richtlinien für regionale be triebliche Investitionsprojekte in 
Niederösterreich .............................................................................................................. .......... 9  
3. FISA - "Film Location Austria" ............................................................................................ 11  
4. Aid scheme of the Lower Austrian Funds for Economy and Tourism for 
investment subsidies (X40/2009 from 01.01.2009-31.12.2009;  X80/2010 from 01.01.2010) ................................................................................................................... ............ 12  
5. Aid scheme of the Lower Austrian Funds for Economy and Tourism for 
research, development and innovation (N 100/2007) ........................................................... 13  
6. Aid scheme of the Lower Austrian Funds for Economy and Tourism for 
internationalisation (X36/2009) ............................................................................................. 1 4 
7. Aid scheme of the Lower Austrian Funds for Economy and Tourism for 
cooperation (X32/2009) ........................................................................................................ ... 15  
8. Aid scheme of the Lower Austrian Funds for Economy and Tourism for 
restructuring of enterprises in difficulties (N 499/2007;  Prolongation via N534/2009) .................................................................................................................... ........... 16  
9. Aid scheme for guarantees for participation capital (N 521/1997) ..................................... 17  
10. Bürgschaftsübernahme für Investitionskredite ................................................................... 18  
11. Übernahme von Haftungen für Betriebsfestigungskredite ................................................. 19  
12. Übernahme von Haftungen für Betriebsfestigungskredite ................................................. 20  
13. Übernahme von Haftungen für Betriebsfestigungskredite und 
Investitionskredite............................................................................................................ ....... 21  
14. Regelung zur vorübergehenden Gewähr ung geringfügiger Beihilfen im 
Geltungsbereich der Republik Österreich während der Finanz-und 
Wirtschaftskrise" ("Österreichregel ung Kleinbeihilfen"), N47a/2009 [only 
schemes administered by  aws|erp-Fonds| ............................................................................. 23  
15. Jungunternehmer - und Innovationsförd erung für KMU – Prämienförderung, 
X149/2009 (former XS 46/2007, XR 2/2007) ......................................................................... 24  
16. Directive of the Federal Ministry fo r Economy, Family and Youth for TOP-
tourism subsidies 2007 – 2013 part D .................................................................................... 25  
17. Directive of the Federal Ministry fo r Economy, Family and Youth for TOP-
tourism subsidies 2007 – 2013 part D .................................................................................... 26  
18. Programme to promote the developm ent of private railway sidings ................................. 27  
19.
 Guidelines concerning the granting venture capital ............................................................ 29  
20. Guidelines concerning the granting of non-repayable  subsidies for consultancy ............ 30  
21. Guidelines concerning the granting of non-repayable subsidies for consultancy ............. 32   G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.1 
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  22. Guidelines for the acceptance of guarant ees for credit and loans according to the 
economic promotion act 1994 ................................................................................................ 34  
23. Guidelines concerning the granting of research and development projects ...................... 36  
24. Guidelines concerning the granting of non-repayable subsidies to SME 
according to the economic promotion act 1994 .................................................................... 38  
25. Guidelines concerning the granting of no n-repayable  subsidies to enterprises in 
the fields of trade and industrie according to the economic promotion act 1994 .............. 40  
26. Guidelines concerning the granting of no n-repayable subsidies according to the 
economic promotion act 1994 ................................................................................................ 41  
27. Guidelines concerning the granting of non-repayable  subsidies to SME 
according to the economic promotion act 1994 .................................................................... 43  
28. Guidelines concerning the granting of non-repayable  subsidies to SME 
according to the economic promotion act 1994 .................................................................... 45  
29. Guidelines concerning the granting of no n-repayable subsidies according to the 
economic promotion act 1994 ................................................................................................ 47  
30. Subsidy programme to support measures of the objective2 programme Salzburg .......... 49  
31. Subsidy programme to support measu res of the Operational Programme 
"Strengthening competitiveness of Salzburg region 2007 - 2013" ..................................... 50  
32. Standardbürgschaften für Invest itionskredite im Rahmen der 
Bürgschaftsrichtlinien der Oberösterr eichischenKreditgarantiegesellschaft 
m.b.H. (OÖ KGG) - X945/2009.Konsolidierungsmaßnahmen im Rahmen der 
Bürgschaftsrichtlinien der Oberösterrei chischen Kreditgarantiegesellschaft 
m.b.H. (OÖ KGG) - N 673/2009 ............................................................................................ 52  
33. Guideline on the Granting of Guarantees by the Region of Carinthia within the 
Framework of the "Austrian Small Ai d Scheme", registered under EC-No. 
N47a/2009, on the basis of a Decision by the Regional Government of Carinthia 
dated 19 November 2009 and the following legislation ....................................................... 53  
34. Guideline on the Granting of Deficiency Guarantees by the Region of Carinthia 
in Favour of Defensive Measures ........................................................................................... 55  
35. Guideline on the Granting of Deficiency Guarantees by the Region of Carinthia 
for Offensive Measures of SMEs ........................................................................................... 57  
36. Support of photovoltaic plants, subsidies for innovative district heating projects, 
Okofonds – contribution and subsidies ................................................................................. 58  
37. Umweltlandesfonds – special projects, contribution and subsidies biomass, 
contributions for the support of photovoltaic plants, general environmental 
measures, climate protection plan, subsidies ........................................................................ 60  
38. Richtlinie für Rettungs - und Umstrukturierungsbeihilfen für KMU in 
Burgenland .................................................................................................................... .......... 61  
39. Richtlinie für Rettungs- und Umstrukturierungsbeihilfen für KMU in 
Burgenland .................................................................................................................... .......... 63  
40. Programme for business development in Vorarlberg 2007 - 2013 ..................................... 64  
41. Subsidies for the construction of connecting railway lines;  infrastructure for 
railway haulage;  Gewährung von Beiträgen für die Errichtung von 
Anschlußbahnen, (BKA V05;  NN 101/95;  N 515/95) ......................................................... 66  G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.1 
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  42. Subsidies for intensified energetic use of biomass, Richtlinien für die Gewährung 
von Zuschüssen in Zusammenhang mit de r verstärkten Nutzung von Biomasse 
zu ergetischen Zwecken durch Biomasse- Nahwärmeprojekte (SA 32086 (2010/X) ...................................................................................................................... .............. 67  
43. Subsidies for intensified energetic use of biomass, Richtlinien für die Gewährung 
von Zuschüssen in Zusammenhang mit de r verstärkten Nutzung von Biomasse 
zu ergetischen Zwecken durch Biomas se- Nahwärmeprojekte (N 645/00) ........................ 68  
44. Grants für Research & Development, Vorarlberger F&E-Projektförderung 
(ESA 93-297;  BKA V01) ........................................................................................................  69 
45. Non-Commercial Broadcasting Fund EU/State aid decision N 73/2010 ............................ 70  
46. Fund for Digitalisation EU/State aid decision N 622/2003 .................................................. 71  
47. Television Fund EU/State aid decision N 348/2009 .............................................................. 73  
48. GEN-AU – Austrian Genome Research Programme .......................................................... 74  
49. Individual aid granted in favour of the non-profit association "Verein 
Kuratorium zur Errichtung der enioren -Wohnanlage Fortuna" (XS 57/03). .................. 76  
50. Individual aid granted in favour of the non-profit association "Verein 
Kuratorium zur Errichtung der Senio ren-Wohnanlage Fortuna" (XS 129/07) ............... 78  
51. Framework directive for the Tyrolean Ec onomic Promotion Programme – ad –
hoc-aid") (X968/2009). ........................................................................................................ .... 79  
52. Hochpustertaler Bergbahnen, within the framework of the framework directive 
for the Tyrolean Economic Promot ion Programme") (X228/2010) ................................... 80  
53. Tyrolean Economic Promot ion Programme – Impulse Pa ckage") (X225/2009) ............... 81  
54. Infrastructure development in Tyrol/Invest ments in plants producing heat from 
biomass" (N514/2006). ......................................................................................................... ... 83  
55. Tyrolean Infrastructure Promotion Programme – Biomass Local Heating 
Systems ....................................................................................................................... .............. 84  
56. Tyrolean Infrastructure Promotio n Programme – Infrastructural 
Advancements in Small and Midget Ski-Regions ................................................................ 85  
57. UFI 2009 / 2010 ............................................................................................................... ........ 86  
58.
 BAM 2009 / 2010 ............................................................................................................... ...... 88  
59. ALTLASTEN 2009 / 2010 ...................................................................................................... 89  
60. WRRL 2009 / 2010 - Guidelines on Aid for ecological measures under the water 
framework directive for enterprises ...................................................................................... 90  
61. Guidelines of the Styrian Economic  Promotion Agency, 2009-2010 .................................. 92  
62. Revised version of the venture capita l program provided by the province of 
Styria 2009-2010 .............................................................................................................. ........ 93  
63. Lower Austrian Water Management Fund Aid Guidelines 2009 - Water Ecology 
for Enterprises in Competition .............................................................................................. 9 4 
64. Sonderrichtlinien – Innovationsförderpr ogramm Kombinierter Güterverkehr .............. 96  
65. §51a Arbeitsmarktförderungsgesetz (AMF G), "Labour Market Promotion Act 
1969", 94-058 (AS), Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Labour, BMWA .......... 97   G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.1 
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  66. § 27a Arbeitsmarktförderungsgesetz (AMF G), Labour Market Promotion Act 
1969", 93-358 (AS), Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Labour, BMWA .......... 98  
67. § 35a Arbeitsmarktförderungsgesetz (AMF G), "Labour Market Promotion Act 
1969", 93-358 (AS), Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Labour, BMWA .......... 99  
68. Jungunternehmer- und Innovationsförderung für KMU – 
Haftungsübernahmen, X153 (former XS  45/2007) and N 160/2007 ................................. 100  
69. Inlandsrichtlinien, Garantieübernahmen nach § 1 Garantiegesetz, X506/2009, 
X27/2010 (since.2009, former Garantien nach  § 1 Garantiegesetz, ESA 93-272) ........... 101  
70. nternationalisierungsrichtlinien,Garantie übernahmen nach § 11 Garantiegesetz, 
X116/2010 (since 3.2.2010, formerly Ga rantien des Ost-West-Fonds basierend 
auf § 11 Garantiegesetz, ESA 93-274) ................................................................................. 102  
71. Richtlinie zur Förderung von Gründung  und Aufbau junger innovativer 
technologie-orientierter Unternehmen (JITU), N 512/2006 Modul:  
Seedfinancing, Management auf Zeit .................................................................................. 104  
72. Pro TRANS - Programme for the Promotion of product identification strategies 
(Produktfindungsstrategien) and Technology Transfer .................................................... 105  
73. Filmstandort Österreich, N 96/2010 .................................................................................... 106  
74. ERP-Verkehrsprogramm, N 76/07 ...................................................................................... 107  
75. ERP-Infrastrukturprogr amm, X87/2009 ............................................................................ 108  
76. ERP-Internationalisierungsprogramm, X 83/2009 (formerly registered under XS 
40/2007, XS 12/2008) .......................................................................................................... ... 109  
77. ERP-KMU-Program, X81/2009 (formerl y registered under XS 44/2007, XS 
1/2008) ....................................................................................................................... ............. 110  
78. ERP-Landwirtschaftsprog ramm, X207/2009 ..................................................................... 111  
79. ERP-Regionalprogramm, X 85/2009 (forme rly registered under XR 4/2007) ................ 113  
80. ERP-Technologieprogramm, X79/2009 (formerly registered under N 287/97) .............. 114  
81. ERP-Tourismusprogramm, X 115/2008 ............................................................................. 115  
82. National subsidy of the government of Styria (NUTS level 2 number 22) for 
production related investments in wa ste water treatment or waste water 
avoidance number N 548/99 Austria ................................................................................... 116  
83. National subsidy of the government of Styria (NUTS level 2 number 22) for 
production related investments in wa ste water treatment or waste water 
avoidance number N 548/99 Austria ................................................................................... 117  
84. Innovative Investitionen in der Sachgütererzeugung ........................................................ 119  
85. Innovative Projekte in der Dienstleistung .......................................................................... 120  
86. Koop Pro Wien – Kooperationsprojekte mit Beteiligung von Wiener 
Clusterunter nehmen ............................................................................................................ . 121  
87. Internationalisierungsförderung ......................................................................................... 123  
88. Wiener Strukturverbesse rungsaktion 1998 ........................................................................ 124  
89. Wiener Strukturverbesse rungsaktion 2005 ........................................................................ 125  G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.1 
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  90. FE Wien – Forschung, Technologische Entwicklung und Innovation in Wien, 
based on guidline "ZIT05 plus Technologieförderungen für Wien 2005 – 2008", 
Sub programme G:  "Start Up Wien" ................................................................................ 126  
91. FE Wien – Forschung, Technologische Entwicklung und Innovation in Wien, 
based on guidline "ZIT05 plus Technologieförderungen für Wien 2005 – 2008", 
Sub programme A:  "Befor" ............................................................................................... 128  
92. FE Wien – Forschung, Technologische Entwicklung und Innovation in Wien, 
based on guidline "ZIT05 plus Technologieförderungen für Wien 2005 – 2008", Sub programme B:  "Vienna Spots  of Excellence" (VSOE) ............................................. 129  
93. ZIT 08 plus ................................................................................................................... ......... 130  
94. Creative Industries Richtlinie 09plusKB ............................................................................ 132  
95. State Aid N 434/2009 – Austria "Temporary offer of officially supported short 
term export credit guarantees for export credit risk in marketable countries" ............. 133  
96. Richtlinie "Forschung- und Entwicklung" ......................................................................... 134  
97. Richtlinie "Gewerbe und Industrie" ................................................................................... 135  
98. Richtlinie "T ourismus" ........................................................................................................  137 
99. Richtlinie "Investitionen" X 140/2008 ................................................................................ 138  
100.  Richtlinie "Investitionen" XR 23/2007 ............................................................................... 139  
101.  Richtlinie "Investitionen" XS 37/2007 ................................................................................ 140  
102.  Richtlinie "Forschung, Technologieentwicklung und Innovation (FTI)" XS 
34/2007 ....................................................................................................................... ............ 142  
103.  Richtlinie "Forschung, Technologieentwicklung und Innovation (FTI)" XT 
8/2007 ........................................................................................................................ ............. 143  
104.  Richtlinie "Forschung, Technologieentwicklung und Innovation (FTI)" X 
143/2008 ...................................................................................................................... ........... 144  
105.  Richtlinie "Forschung, Technologieentwicklung und Innovation (FTI)" N 
61/2007 ....................................................................................................................... ............ 145  
106.  Richtlinie "Unternehmens- und Proj ektentwicklung" XR 24/2007 ................................. 146  
107.  Richtlinie "Unternehmens- und Projektentwicklung" XS 35/2007 .................................. 148  
108.  Richtlinie "Unternehmens- und Proj ektentwicklung" XT 9/2007 ................................... 149
 
109.  Richtlinie "Unternehmens- und Proj ektentwicklung" X 145/2008 .................................. 150  
110.  Richtlinie "Unternehmenserhaltende Maßnahmen" N 505/2009 ..................................... 151  
111.  Richtlinie "Strategische Projektentwicklung (Finanzierung)" N 59 C /2007 .................. 152  
112.  Richtlinie "Strategische Projektentwi cklung (Finanzierung)" X 146/2008..................... 154  
113.  Richtlinie "Strategische Projektentwick lung (Finanzierung)" XR 25/2007 .................... 155  
114.  Richtlinie "Strategische Projektentwick lung (Finanzierung)" XS 36/2007 .................... 156  
115.  Richtlinie "Kleinbeihilf en 47 a" N 47a/2009 ...................................................................... 157  
116.  State aid N 92/2008 – Austria ............................................................................................... 1 59 
117.  Richtlinien zur Förderung der wirt schaftlichen-technischen Forschung und 
Technologieentwicklung (FTE-Richtlinien) ....................................................................... 160   G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.1 
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  118.  Richtlinien für die österreichisch e Forschungsförderungsgesellschaft zur 
Förderung von Forschung, Technologie, Entwicklung und Innovation (FFG-
Richtlinien) .................................................................................................................. .......... 161  
119.  Lower Austrian Water Management Fund Aid Guidelines 2009 - Water Ecology 
for competitiv e Entities ...................................................................................................... ... 163  
120.  Innovation Programme of the Region  of Styria for Tourism 2009 .................................. 164  
121.  Innovation Programme of the Region of Styria for the Tourism 2010 ............................ 165  
122.  Innovation Programme of the Region of  Styria for the Tourist Industry ....................... 167  
 
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  1. ÖKO-Sonderaktion Fernwärme 
1. Title of the subsidy progra mme, if relevant, or brief descr iption or identification of the 
subsidy 
 
ÖKO-Sonderaktion Fernwärme. 
First Notification on 02.03.1994;  unlimited. 
 
2. Period covered by the notification.  The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year.  In the latter case, the start and end dates of the 
fiscal year should be specified. 
 
2009 and 2010.   
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
  The aim of the subsidy is the compensation of fossil fuel, promotion the use of Woodchips, 
increase local added value, re duction of CO2-emission.   
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inc luding identification of  the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 
 Decision of the government of Lower Austria from 03.07.1992;  handled by:  Geschäftsstelle 
für Energiewirtschaft.    
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., gr ant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
Grant, annual grant for a period of 10 years, and loan, but the loan has not been granted 
since 2000;  the latest annual grant was granted in 1997 (for a period of 10 years).   
 6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (w hether to producers, to exporters, or others;  
through what mechanism;  whethe r a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit;  if the latter, how 
determined) 
 
 The subsidy is provided to investors, who are inst alling a district heating pl ant.  The subsidy is a 
fix amount, either one time or annual for 10 years.   
 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicati ng, if possible, the average s ubsidy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsidy inform ation (for the year covered by the notification, 
for the previous year, or both) is  not possible, a full explanation 
 
Total annual amount 2009:  € 8.767,28 (for 3 investors). 
 Total annual amount 2010:  € 7.267,28 (for 2 investors).  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
 No time limits.    G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.1 
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  9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the  notifying Member.  To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption,  imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s) 
 
(a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  not available 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, wher e possible and meaningful, should be the latest 
year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the 
subsidy.   
  The subsidy was introduced in 1992;  there are no useable statistic data available for the years 
before 1992.   
 
2. Eco Plus Richtlinien für regionale betriebliche  Investitionsprojekte in Niederösterreich 
1. Title of the subsidy progra mme, if relevant, or brief descr iption or identification of the 
subsidy 
 
Eco Plus Richtlinien für regionale betriebliche Investitionsprojekte in Niederösterreich.   
 
Background: 
 
On March 2, 1994 our "Regionalisierungsri chtlinien des Landes Niederösterreich 1986-
2006" (guidelines for Regional Development in Low er Austria 1986-2006) were notified to the EFTA-
Surveillance Authority (ESA) as "existing aid";  registered as ESA-Nr.93-337 (BKA-Nr.05).   
In Dec. 1997 2 schemes (resulting from a sp lit-up of the general guidelines above) were 
notified and approved on May 29, 1998 (N109/98):   
(1) Eco Plus Richtlinien für die regionale Infras trukturförderung in Niederösterreich 1986-2006 
(focus on infrastructure) 
(2) Eco Plus Richtlinien für regionale betrieb liche Investitionsprojekte in Niederösterreich 1986-
2006 (focus on SMEs). 
 
On June 4, 2007 our "Eco Plus Richtlinien fü r regionale betriebliche Investitionsprojekte in 
Niederösterreich 2007-2013" were notified according to the block exemptions for regional aid 
(XR113/2207) and SME (XS 160/2007). 
 
On January 20, 2009 our "Eco Plus Richtlinien für regionale betriebliche Investitionsprojekte 
in Niederösterreich 2007-2013" were notified accordi ng to the general block exemptions (X25/2009). 
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
2007-2013. 
 3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
When St.Pölten became capital city of Lower Austria in 1986 the Regional Government also 
started a regional development programme to foster the economic, social and cultural development of 
its country.  A total of annually € 25 billion was made  available for a period of 20 years in order to 
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  development-programme by making funding-recomme ndations to the Regional Government of Lower 
Austria.  This regional aid-programme covers a wi de range of projects - ranging from infrastructural 
investments to projects of touristic, cultural or soci al interest.  The crucial aspect is the project's 
economic impact on the region. 
 
2006 the program was extended according to the European Programming period 2007-2013 
and the annual budget was increases to € 29 billion per year. 
 4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inc luding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 
Ecoplus is only responsible for the prepar ation und funding recommendation to the Regional 
Government of Lower Austria, which takes the final decision in each case.  The mechanism for 
granting the subsidies is a three-step procedure:    
(1) ecoplus-Fachbeirat (steering-committee of ci vil servants of the Regional Government and 
NGO-representatives of Lower Austria),  
(2) ecoplus- Aufsichtsrat (supervisory board),  
(3) Regional Government of Lower Austria. 
 5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 (1) Mainly non-repayable cash grants, limite d by the current state aid regulations. 
(2) No-interest loans (cash equivalent 15-20%) only for infrastructure projects. 
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whe ther to producers, to exporters, or others;  
through what mechanism;  whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit;  if the latter, how 
determined) 
 
Subsidies under this aid scheme are mainly provi ded for municipalities, private investors with 
registered office in Lower Austria (SMEs) and regional associations.   
There is no fixed amount per unit:  it varies de termined by the different features of the 
individual project (profit vs. non-profit, location, type of measure etc.) - according to the current EU-regulations.  A bicycle-road for instance can be funded up to 100%, a hotel up to 35% (SE) or 15% 
(large company). 
 7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible,  the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsid y information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation 
 
• 2009:  10 projects (e.g. youth hostels, ski-lifts) were supported with a total of € 6,164 billion 
(= 20% of total budget) > € 616.400,- per unit 
• 2010:  7 projects (e.g. youth hostels, golf courses etc) were supported with a total of 
€ 2,565 billion (= 9% of tota l budget) > € 366.000,- per unit 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
31.12.2013 
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  9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statis tics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption,  imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s): 
 
1) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
2) for a previous representative year, which, wher e possible and meaningful, should be the latest 
year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the 
subsidy.  
 
It is considered that the application of the subsidy programme has got only minimal effects on 
the international trade since most of the pr ojects are infrastructures or run by SMEs. 
 
3. FISA - "Film Location Austria" 
1. Title of the subsidy pr ogramme, if relevant, or id entification of the subsidy 
 
FISA - "Film Location Austria". 
 
2. Period covered by the notification.  The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year.  In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified 
 
First commitment for subsidy took place Middle/End of 2010.   
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
Culture/Film.   
 4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inc luding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 
Federal Ministry of Economy, Family and Youth, "Guidance Notes for Support Schemes 
issued by the Federal Minister of Economy, Family and Youth in agreement with the Federal Minister 
of Finance".   
 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
Grant.   
 6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whe ther to producers, to exporters, or others;  
through what mechanism;  whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit;  if the latter, how 
determined) 
 
Film producers, determined by cultural test.   G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.1 
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  7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible,  the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation 
 
Max. 25% of the eligible producers costs, 2010:  5 Mio. Euro, 2011:  7,5 Mio. Euro, 2012:  
7,5 Mio. Euro 
 8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
2010-2012. 
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statis tics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption,  imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s) 
 
(a) or the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, wher e possible and meaningful, should be the latest 
year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the 
subsidy. 
 
The amount is not able to disturb the competition between the member states.   
 4. Aid scheme of the Lower Austrian Funds fo r Economy and Tourism for investment 
subsidies (X40/2009 from 01.01.2009-31.12.2009;  X80/2010 from 01.01.2010)  
1. Title of the subsidy pr ogramme, if relevant, or id entification of the subsidy 
 
Spezielle Richtlinie des NÖ Wirtschafts und Tourismusfonds für die Förderung von 
Investitionen – Aid scheme of the Lower Austrian  Funds for Economy and Tourism for investment 
subsidies (X40/2009 from 01.01.2009-31.12.2009;  X80/2010 from 01.01.2010).   
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
01.01.2009 to 31.12.2013  
 3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
Investment subsidies.   
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inc luding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 
Department for economy, tourism & technology (WST3) at the Office of the Lower Austrian 
Government.   
 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
a) loan  
b) grant   G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.1 
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  6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
Subsidies are granted to endeavours investing in Lower Austria in the form of loans bearing a 
reduced interstate and/ or grants.  Within the schem e, there are two types of investment aid, "BASIS" 
and "TOP", the latter offering a higher amount of aid given (within the gross grant equivalent 
threshold).  The amount of total aid is determined by content and quality of the project, judged by the 
authority.  
 7. Subsidy per unit 
 a) 2009:  € 65.779.058,00;  2010:  € 60.346.884,00. b) 2009:  € 14.281.472,90;  2010:  € 13.471.553 ,00;  Average subsidy per endeavour cannot be 
validly calculated (amount of aid is calculated for the specific case and differs strongly from case to 
case).    
8. Duration of the subsidy 
 
31.12.2013 
 
9. Statistical Data 
 
It is considered that the application of the subsidy programme has got only minimal effects on 
the international trade.   5. Aid scheme of the Lower Austrian Funds for Economy and Tourism for research, 
development and innovation (N 100/2007)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
Spezielle Richtlinie des NÖ Wirtschaftsund Tourismusfonds für die Förderung von 
Forschung, Entwicklung und Innovation – Aid scheme of the Lower Austrian Funds for Economy and 
Tourism for research, developmen t and innovation (N 100/2007).   
 2. Period covered by the notification 
 
01.01.2007 - 31.12.2013 
 
3. Policy objective and /or purpose of the subsidy 
 
Fostering Innovation in Lower Austria by supporting research and development projects. 
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 
Department for economy, tourism & technology (WST3) at the Office of the Lower Austrian 
Government.   
 
5. Form of the subsidy 
 
a) loan  
b) grant  G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.1 
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  6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
Subsidies are granted to endeavours investing in Lower Austria in the form of loans bearing a 
reduced interstate and/ or grants.  Aid is grante d for innovative projects in the field of research and 
development, the amount depends on the nature a nd quality of the project which are judged by the 
authorities.  
 
7. Subsidy per unit 
 
a) 2009:  € 1.000.000,00;  2010:  € 930.000,00 
b) 2009:  € 6.868.738,18;  2010:  € 4.727.561, 78;  Average subsidy per endeavour cannot be 
validly calculated (amount of aid is calculated for the specific case and differs strongly from case to 
case).   
 8. Duration of the subsidy 
 
31.12.2013 
 
9. Statistical Data 
 
It is considered that the application of the subsidy programme has got only minimal effects on 
the international trade.  
 
6. Aid scheme of the Lower Austrian Funds for Economy and Tourism for 
internationalisation (X36/2009)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
Spezielle Richtlinie des NÖ Wirtschafts und Tourismusfonds für die Förderung von 
Internationalisierung – Aid scheme of the Lower Austrian Funds for Economy and Tourism for 
internationalisation (X36/2009).   
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
01.01.2009 - 31.12.2013 
 3. Policy objective and /or purpose of the subsidy 
 
Supporting local enterprises taking the first steps in a (locally) new market.   
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 
Department for economy, tourism & technology (WST3) at the Office of the Lower Austrian 
Government.   
 
5. Form of the subsidy 
 
Grants.  G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.1 
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  6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
Subsidies are granted to Lowe r Austrian endeavours in the form of grants, covering a 
maximum of 50% of costs related to the internati onalisation project, i.e. market analysis, market 
studies, participation in trade fairs.  No aid is given to exports.   
 
7. Subsidy per unit 
 
2009:  € 480.250,00;   
2010:  € 294.460,71;  Average subsidy per endea vour cannot be validly calculated (amount of 
aid is calculated for the specific case an d differs strongly from case to case).   
 
8. Duration of the subsidy 
 
31.12.2013 
 
9. Statistical Data 
 
It is considered that the application of the subsidy programme has got only minimal effects on 
the international trade.    7. Aid scheme of the Lower Austrian Funds fo r Economy and Tourism for cooperation 
(X32/2009) 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
Spezielle Richtlinie des NÖ Wirtschafts und Tourismusfonds für die Förderung von 
Kooperationen – Aid scheme of the Lower Austrian  Funds for Economy and Tourism for cooperation 
(X32/2009).   
 2. Period covered by the notification 
 
01.01.2009 - 31.12.2013 
 
3. Policy objective and /or purpose of the subsidy 
 
Fostering cooperation between SMEs.   
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 
Department for economy, tourism & technology (WST3) at the Office of the Lower Austrian 
Government.    
5. Form of the subsidy 
 
Grant.   
 6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
Subsidies are granted to Lower Austria SMEs  establishing cooperation amongst each other.  
The aid covers only costs directly related to the cooperation itself, not the outcomes.   G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.1 
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  7. Subsidy per unit 
 
2009:  € 254.496,00;   2010:  € 210.050,50;  Average subsidy per endea vour cannot be validly calculated (amount of 
aid is calculated for the specific case an d differs strongly from case to case).   
 
8. Duration of the subsidy 
 
31.12.2013 
 
9. Statistical Data 
 
It is considered that the application of the subsidy programme has got only minimal effects on 
the international trade.     8. Aid scheme of the Lower Austrian Funds for Economy and Tourism for restructuring of 
enterprises in difficulties (N 499/2007;  Prolongation via N534/2009)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
Spezielle Richtlinie des NÖ Wirtschafts und Tourismusfonds für die Förderung von 
Umstrukturierung von Unternehmen in Schwierigkeite n – Aid scheme of the Lower Austrian Funds 
for Economy and Tourism for restructuring of en terprises in difficulties (N 499/2007;  Prolongation 
via N534/2009).   
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
01.01.2007 - 31.12.2013 
 
3. Policy objective and /or purpose of the subsidy 
 
Helping Lower Austrian endeavours in  restructuring their business.   
 4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 
Department for economy, tourism & technology (WST3) at the Office of the Lower Austrian 
Government.   
 
5. Form of the subsidy 
 
Grant.   
 6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
Subsidies are granted to Lower Austrian e ndeavours that face difficulties and fall under 
guideline 244/02 (Rescue and Restructuring of Enterpri ses in difficulties) in the form of grants.   
 7. Subsidy per unit 
 
2009:  € 430.799,00;   2010:  € 96.571,50 Average subsidy per endea vour cannot be validly calculated (amount of 
aid is calculated for the specific case an d differs strongly from case to case).   
  G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.1 
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  8. Duration of the subsidy 
 
31.12.2013 
 
9. Statistical Data 
 
It is considered that the application of the subsidy programme has got only minimal effects on 
the international trade.    9. Aid scheme for guarantees for participation capital (N 521/1997)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
Richtlinie im Rahmen des NÖ Beteiligungsmodells – Aid scheme for guarantees for 
participation capital (N 521/1997).   
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
01.01.1997 - 31.12.2009 
 
3. Policy objective and /or purpose of the subsidy 
 
Providing a sound financial structure for regional SMEs.    
 4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 
Department for economy, tourism & technology (WST3) at the Office of the Lower Austrian 
Government.   
 
5. Form of the subsidy 
 
Combination of guarantee and grant.   
 6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
 
Subsidies are granted to endeavours investing in  Lower Austria in the form of guarantees for 
participation capital.  In addition, interest paid for the capital is subsidized for the first three years.  
 7. Subsidy per unit 
 
2009:  € 6.225.000,00;  Average subsidy per e ndeavour cannot be validly calculated (amount 
of aid is calculated for the specific case and differs strongly from case to case).   
 
8. Duration of the subsidy 
 
31.12.2009 
 9. Statistical Data 
 
It is considered that the application of the subsidy programme has got only minimal effects on 
the international trade.  G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.1 
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  10. Bürgschaftsübernahme für Investitionskredite 
1. Title of the subsidy pr ogramme, if relevant, or id entification of the subsidy 
 
 Bürgschaftsübernahme für Investitionskredite 
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
The period to be covered by the  notification should be the most recently completed calendar 
or fiscal year.  In the latter case, the start and end dates of the fiscal year should be specified.  
2009 and 2010.   
 3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
  The sole purpose of this support is the provision of guarantees. 
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inc luding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 
 European Commission X167/2009.    
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
Only Guarantees.   
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whe ther to producers, to exporters, or others;  
through what mechanism;  whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit;  if the latter, how 
determined) 
 
 Small and medium-sized enterprises in the province of Salzburg, as defined by the Economic 
Chamber Austria.   
 7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible,  the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsid y information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full  explanation 
 
 2009: 
 Annual budget:  € 2,500.000,00  
 Total volume (volume = credit):  € 1,640.000,00  actual commitment:  € 1,252.000.00 
 
 2010:  Annual budget:  € 2,500.000,00  
 Total volume (volume = credit):  € 0,00 
 actual commitment:  € 0,00  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
 1st January 2009 to 31st December 2013.   
  G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.1 
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  9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statis tics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption,  imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s): 
 
(a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, wher e possible and meaningful, should be the latest 
year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the 
subsidy. 
  There are no statistical data available. 
 
11. Übernahme von Haftungen für Betriebsfestigungskredite 
1. Title of the subsidy pr ogramme, if relevant, or id entification of the subsidy 
 
Übernahme von Haftungen für Betriebsfestigungskredite. 
 
2. Period covered by the notification.  The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year.  In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified. 
 
2nd July 2008 to 31st December 2008 a nd 1st January 2009 to 9 October 2009. 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
The sole purpose of this support is the provision of guarantees.   
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inc luding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 
European Commission N85/2008.   
 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
Only Guarantees.   
 6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whe ther to producers, to exporters, or others;  
through what mechanism;  whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit;  if the latter, how 
determined) 
 
Small and medium-sized enterprises in the province of Salzburg, as defined by the Economic 
Chamber Austria.    
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible,  the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsid y information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation 
 
2008: 
Annual budget:  € 2,000.000.00  
Total volume (volume = credit):  € 400.000,00 G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.1 
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  actual commitment:  € 320.000,00 
 
2009: Annual budget:  € 2,000.000.00 
Total volume (volume = credit):  € 0,00 
Actual commitment:  € 0,00 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
2nd July 2008 to 9th October 2009. 
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statis tics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption,  imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s): 
 
(a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, wher e possible and meaningful, should be the latest 
year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the 
subsidy. 
 
There are no statistical data available. 
 
12. Übernahme von Haftungen für Betriebsfestigungskredite 
1. Title of the subsidy pr ogramme, if relevant, or id entification of the subsidy 
 
Übernahme von Haftungen für Betriebsfestigungskredite.   
 
2. Period covered by the notification.  The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year.  In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified 
 
10th October 2009 to 31st December 2009 and 1st January 2010 to 31st December 2010. 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
The sole purpose of this support is the provision of guarantees.   
 4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inc luding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 
European Commission N404/2009.   
 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
Only Guarantees.    G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.1 
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  6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whe ther to producers, to exporters, or others;  
through what mechanism;  whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit;  if the latter, how 
determined) 
 
Small and medium-sized enterprises in the province of Salzburg, as defined by the Economic 
Chamber Austria.   
 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible,  the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsid y information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation. 
 
2009: 
Annual budget:  € 500.000,00  Total volume (volume = credit):  € 0,00 
actual commitment:  € 0,00 
 
2010: 
Annual budget:  € 2,000.000.00  
Total volume (volume = credit):  € 0,00 actual commitment:  € 0,00 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
10th October 2009 to 9th October 2012.   
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statis tics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption,  imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s): 
 
(a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, wher e possible and meaningful, should be the latest 
year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the 
subsidy. 
 
There are no statistical data available. 
 
13. Übernahme von Haftungen für Betriebsfestigungskredite und Investitionskredite 
1. Title of the subsidy pr ogramme, if relevant, or id entification of the subsidy 
 
Übernahme von Haftungen für Betriebsfes tigungskredite und Investitionskredite.   
 
2. Period covered by the notification.  The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year.  In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified 
 
20th March 2009 to 31st December 2009 and 1st January 2010 to 31st December 2010. G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.1 
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  3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
 The sole purpose of this support is the provision of guarantees.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inc luding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 
European Commission N47a/2009.   
 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
 Only Guarantees.   
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whe ther to producers, to exporters, or others;  
through what mechanism;  whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit;  if the latter, how 
determined) 
 
 Small and medium-sized enterprises in the province of Salzburg, as defined by the Economic 
Chamber Austria.   
 7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible,  the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsid y information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation 
 
2009: 
Annual budget:  € 5.000,000.00  
 Total volume (volume = credit):  € 4.730.500,00  actual commitment:  € 3.687.400,00 
 
2010: 
 Annual budget:  € 4,000,000.00  
 Total volume (volume = credit):  € 980.000,00 
 actual commitment:  € 784.000,00  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
 20th March 2009 to 31st December 2010.   
 9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the  notifying Member.  To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption,  imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s) 
 
(a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, wher e possible and meaningful, should be the latest 
year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the 
subsidy. 
 
There are no statistical data available.  G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.1 
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  14. Regelung zur vorübergehenden Gewährung g eringfügiger Beihilfen im Geltungsbereich 
der Republik Österreich während der Finanz-und Wirtschaftskrise" 
("Österreichregelung Kleinbeihilfen"), N47a/2009 [only schemes administered by aws|erp-Fonds| 
1. Title of the subsidy progra mme, if relevant, or brief descr iption or identification of the 
subsidy 
 
"Regelung zur vorübergehenden Gewährung geringf ügiger Beihilfen im  Geltungsbereich der 
Republik Österreich während der Fi nanz-und Wirtschaftskrise" ("Ös terreichregelung Kleinbeihilfen"), 
N47a/2009 [only schemes administered by awserp-Fonds.  
2. Period covered by the notification.  The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year.  In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified. 
 
 2009 and 2010.    
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
 Access to finance during the current financia l and economic crisis 2009 and 2010, primarily 
SME-support.   
 4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inc luding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)   
 
Framework/Guidelines covering by all national sources, implemented by modification of 
existing state aid schemes and administered by authorised state aid institutions.   
 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
 Grant, guarantee, loan. 
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whe ther to producers, to exporters, or others;  
through what mechanism;  whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit;  if the latter, how 
determined) 
 
 The scheme applies in all sectors, with the excep tion of the sectoral exclusions laid down  by 
EC state aid rules (EC-Temporary state aid Framework to ease access to finance during crisis);  
mechanism of granting the subsidies:  during appli cation procedure the total amount of aid under this 
scheme (plus de-minimis-aid, if applicable) is checked and must not exceed 500.000 EUR in the 
3 year period 2008 to 2010). 
 7.  Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible,  the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or bo th) is not possible, a full  explanation 
 
 Average amount of grant per unit:  € 11,200.-- 
 Average amount of guarantee per unit:  € 100,000,--  
 Average amount of loan per unit:  € 7,000,-- (cash grant equivalent) 
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  8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it,  including date of inception / 
commencement 
 
 March, 2009 until December 31, 2010 (and limited also in 2011).   
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statis tics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption,  imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s) 
 
(a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, wher e possible and meaningful, should be the latest 
year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the 
subsidy. 
 
 No data available.    15. Jungunternehmer - und Innovationsförd erung für KMU – Prämienförderung, 
X149/2009 (former XS 46/2007, XR 2/2007) 
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or  identification of the subsidy 
 
 Jungunternehmer- und Innovationsförderung für KMU – Prämienförderung, X149/2009 (former 
XS 46/2007, XR 2/2007).   
 
2. Period covered by the notification.  The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year.  In the latter case, the start and end dates of the 
fiscal year should be specified 
 
 2009 and 2010.   
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
 Promotion of Young Entrepreneurs and SME's (small and medium sized   companies).   
 4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inc luding identification of  the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 
 Law on SME-Promotion. 
 Guidelines by the Ministry for Economic Affairs and Labour. 
 5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., gr ant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
 Grant.   
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (w hether to producers, to exporters, or others;  
through what mechanism;  whethe r a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit;  if the latter, how 
determined) 
 
 Beneficiaries may be small and medium sized companies/SME (EU-definition) of all sectors 
excluding tourism;  mechanism of granting the subsid ies:  application via an intermediary bank;  
subsidy is granted as a percentage of the project co sts (depending on the quality of the project related  G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.1 
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  to the criteria given in the guidelines on Jungunternehmer- und Innovationsförderung für KMU – 
Prämienförderung);  payment of grant after cost approval. 
 7.  Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is  not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicati ng, if possible, the average s ubsidy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsidy inform ation (for the year covered by the notification, 
for the previous year, or both) is  not possible, a full explanation 
 
 Average amount of grant per unit:  € 17,000.-- 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it,  including date of inception / 
commencement 
 
 January 1, 2007 till December 31, 2013.    
9. Statistical data on trade effects 
 
 No data available. 
 
16. Directive of the Federal Ministry for Econ omy, Family and Youth for TOP-tourism 
subsidies 2007 – 2013 part D 
1.  Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or  brief description or identification of the subsidy 
 
 Directive of the Federal Ministry for Economy,  Family and Youth for TOP-tourism subsidies 
2007 – 2013 part D.   
  Richtlinie des Bundesministeriums für Wi rtschaft, Familie und Jugend für die TOP-
Tourismus-Förderung 2007 – 2013 Teil D.   
 2.  Period covered by the notification.  The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year.  In the latter case, the start and end dates of the 
fiscal year should be specified 
 
 2009 
 3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
Conceptional and financial suppor t for small and – as far as distortion of  competition can be 
excluded – medium-sized enterprises which proof a certain importance within the domestic tourism 
industry and potential for long-term economic su ccess, but nevertheless face economic distress. 
  Regaining financial profitabilit y and stability, improvement of pattern of finance, preservation 
of touristic offers, safeguarding employment. 
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inc luding identification of  the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 
 Tourism (ÖNACE 49, 55, 56, 59, 68, 71, 77, 79, 85, 92, 93, 96). G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.1 
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  5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., gr ant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
 Risk coverage through guarantees, financial s upport with regards to interest rates  favouring 
low interest loans.   
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (w hether to producers, to exporters, or others;  
through what mechanism;  whethe r a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit;  if the latter, how 
determined) 
 
 - 
 7.  Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is  not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicati ng, if possible, the average s ubsidy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsidy inform ation (for the year covered by the notification, 
for the previous year, or both) is  not possible, a full explanation 
 
 Total volume 2009 in € 
 Net present value:  915.149 
 Net payment:  970.089 
 8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it,  including date of inception / 
commencement 
 
 2007 – 2012. 
 
9. Statistical data on trade effects 
 
n.a. 
 17. Directive of the Federal Ministry for Econ omy, Family and Youth for TOP-tourism 
subsidies 2007 – 2013 part D 
1.  Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or  brief description or identification of the subsidy 
 
Directive of the Federal Ministry for Economy, Family and Youth for TOP-tourism subsidies 
2007 – 2013 part D. 
 
Richtlinie des Bundesministeriums für Wirt -schaft, Familie und Jugend für die TOP-
Tourismus-Förderung 2007 – 2013 Teil D. 
TOP-tourism subsidy part D. 
 TOP-Tourismus-Förderung Teil D. 
 2.  Period covered by the notification.  The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year.  In the latter case, the start and end dates of the 
fiscal year should be specified 
 
 2010.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
Conceptional and financial support for small a nd – as far as distortion of competition can be 
excluded – medium-sized enterprises which prove a certain importance within the domestic tourism 
industry and potential for long-term economic su ccess, but nevertheless face economic distress.  G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.1 
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   Regaining financial profitabilit y and stability, improvement of pattern of finance, preservation 
of touristic offers, safeguarding employment. 
 4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inc luding identification of  the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 
 Directive of the Federal Ministry for Economy, Family and Youth for TOP-tourism subsidies 
2007 – 2013 part D. 
 5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., gr ant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
Grants, guarantees risk coverage through guarantees,  financial support with regards to interest 
rates favouring low interest loans. 
 6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (w hether to producers, to exporters, or others;  
through what mechanism;  whethe r a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit;  if the latter, how 
determined) 
 
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 7.  Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is  not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating,  if  possible, the average su bsidy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsidy inform ation (for the year covered by the notification, 
for the previous year, or both) is  not possible, a full explanation 
 
Total volume 2010 in € 
 Net present value:  852.333  Net payment:  870.267  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it,  including date of inception / 
commencement 
 
 2007 - 09.10.2012 
 9. Statistical data on trade effects 
 
n.a. 
 18. Programme to promote the development of private railway sidings 
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or  identification of the subsidy 
 
 Programme to promote the development of private railway sidings (ref. as "A") and 
Programme on Aid for Transhipment Systems in  Intermodal Transportation (ref. as "B").   
 
2. Period covered by the notification.  The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year.  In the latter case, the start and end dates of the 
fiscal year should be specified 
 
 Period covered by the notification:  A: 1.1.2007 – 31.12.2012 
 B: 1.7.2006 – 30.6.2012 
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  3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
 Promotion of  railway and interm odal transport systems (cargo).   
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inc luding identification of  the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 
 Federal Ministry of Transport, Innovation a nd Technology, (ARR 2004, EisbG 57, Art. 88(3) 
EG Vertrag).   
 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., gr ant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
 Grant.   
 6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (w hether to producers, to exporters, or others;  
through what mechanism;  whethe r a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit;  if the latter, how 
determined) 
 
 "Producers", running a railway si ding or undertakings running a  transhipment facility, fixed 
amount per project.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not  possible, the total  amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicati ng, if possible, the average s ubsidy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsidy inform ation (for the year covered by the notification, 
for the previous year, or both) is  not possible, a full explanation 
 
 Total amount of "A" AND "B":  15.000 k€ on aver age per year.  Projec t subsidies range from 
15 k€ to 3.000 k€, average subsidy is at about 400 k€.  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other tim e limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
 "Duration" is fixed within a c ontract (period of real isation of the project (1.5 Years on average) 
and period of "transport obligation" (a- at least - five years obligation to operate the sidi ng and tranship a 
certain amount of goods (gross-tons, TEU) per year (contract).   
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the tr ade effects of the  subsidy.  The specific nature 
and scope of such statistics is left to the ju dgement of the  notifying Member.  To the extent 
possible, relevant and/or  determinable, however, it is desira ble that such information include 
statistics of production, consum ption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) or 
sector(s) 
 
(a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, wher e possible and meaningful, should be the latest 
year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the 
subsidy.   
 
 Statistics for the past notification periods and further documentations of evaluation are part of 
the application of extension of notification of  the state aid programmes to DG Competition.  G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.1 
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  19. Guidelines concerning the granting venture capital 
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy 
 
 Guidelines concerning the granting venture capital (Beteiligungsgrundsätze der 
Burgenländischen Risikokapitalgesellschaft AG). 
 2. Period covered by the notification 
 
January 1st 2010 - December 31st 2013 (email stateaidgreffe dated January 15th 2010;  
X31/2010). 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
 The aim of the aid scheme is to strengthe n the competitiveness of companies – SME - in 
Burgenland, to obtain the maximum of regional ec onomic growth.  The venture capital should enable 
the companies to finance projects during the seed, start up and the expansion period. 
 4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inc luding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 
 Authority: 
 WIBAG (Wirtschaftsservice Burgenland AG) 
 Technologiezentrum  A-7000 Eisenstadt 
 +43 5 9010 – 210 
 office@wibag.at  
 Based on the "economic promotion act 1994 (Wirtschaftsförderungsgesetz 1994 – WiföG)" 
and a trust agreement between Land Burgenland a nd WiBAG, WiBAG is the authority which is 
responsible for the implementation and execution of Ai d Schemes for Trade & Industrie and Tourism.    
 
 BRB Burgenländische Risikokapital Beteiligungen AG  Technologiezentrum 
 A-7000 Eisenstadt 
 +43 5 9010 – 28250 
 office@brm-ag.at 
  The BRB Burgenländische Risikokapital Beteili gungen AG is the operative body executing 
the investments.   
 5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
  Venture Capital.    
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whe ther to producers, to exporters, or others;  
through what mechanism;  whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit;  if the latter, how 
determined) 
 
 According to the ÖNACE classification WiBAG offers subsidies in following areas/units:  
 
 D - Manufacturing of goods 
 E - Supply of Electricity, Gas and Water G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.1 
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   F - Building industries 
 G - Wholesale and Retail trade 
 I - Transportation  K - company related services, consulting 
 Subsidies in E only after notification (no subsidy up to date). 
 
 There is no fixed proportion or amount of aid gi ven to a special unit.  There is only a budget 
for the whole aid scheme as mentioned under question 1.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible,  the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsid y information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation 
 
 The annual budget for 2010:  € 450.000,00. 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
 In general the earliest exit is a priority.  Du e to investment strategies it can be assumed that 
the venture capital will be provided to the SME for a period from 5 to 8 years. 
 
 The date of inception is the day of applicati on (in general standardized form;  exceptionally 
formless application).   
 
9.  Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left  to  the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption,  imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s) 
 
a) For the three most recent years fo r which statistics are available;   
b) For a previous representative year, which, wh ere possible and meaningful, should be the latest 
year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the 
subsidy.  
 
 There are no substantial effects on trade.  20. Guidelines concerning the granting of non-repayable  subsidies for consultancy  
1. Title of the subsidy progra mme, if relevant, or brief descr iption or identification of the 
subsidy 
 
 Guidelines concerning the granting of non-repa yable subsidies for consultancy (Richtlinien 
für die Förderung von Beratungsleistungen). 
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
 January 1st 2010 - December 31st 2010 (email st ateaidgreffe  dated January 26th 2010;  
X29/2010).  G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.1 
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  3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
 The aim of the aid scheme is to strengthen the competitiveness of companies In Burgenland, 
to obtain the maximum of regional economic growth.  This should be done by the support of highly 
qualified consultants in the following areas:   
 
• Establishment of new companies 
• Development of long-term strategies for economic growth and expansion 
• Improvement of innovation processes 
• Improvement of energy efficiency in companies 
• Integration of Gender Mainstreaming 
• Integration of quality-, environmental and security management systems 
• Adoption of latest information and communication technologies 
 
 The subsidies are non-repayable grants.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inc luding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 
 Authority: 
 WIBAG (Wirtschaftsservice Burgenland AG)  Technologiezentrum 
 A-7000 Eisenstadt 
 +43 2682 05 9010 – 210  office@wibag.at 
 
 Based on the "economic promotion act 1994 (Wirtschaftsförderungsgesetz 1994 – WiföG)" and a trust agreement between Land Burgenland a nd WiBAG, WiBAG is the authority which is 
responsible for the implementation and execution of Aid Schemes for Trade & Industrie and Tourism.  
 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
 Grant. 
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whe ther to producers, to exporters, or others;  
through what mechanism;  whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit;  if the latter, how 
determined) 
 
 According to the ÖNACE classification WiBAG offers subsidies in following areas/units:  
 
 D - Manufacturing of goods  E - Supply of Electricity, Gas and Water 
 F - Building industrie 
 G - Wholesale and Retail trade  I - Transportation 
 K - company related services, consulting 
 
 Subsidies in E only after notification (no subsidy up to date). 
  There is no fixed proportion or amount of aid gi ven to a special unit.  There is only a budget 
for the whole aid scheme as mentioned under question 1. 
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  7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible,  the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsid y information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation 
 
 The annual budget for 2010:  € 100.000,00. 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
 In general the project has to be realized with in a period of two years after application.   
 The date of inception is the day of applicati on (in general standardized form;  exceptionally 
formless application). 
 9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statis tics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption,  imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s) 
 
a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
b) For a previous representative year, which, wh ere possible and meaningful, should be the latest 
year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the 
subsidy.    
 
 There are no substantial effects on trade. 
 
21. Guidelines concerning the granting of no n-repayable subsidies for consultancy  
1. Title of the subsidy progra mme, if relevant, or brief descr iption or identification of the 
subsidy 
 
 Guidelines concerning the granting of non-repa yable subsidies for consultancy (Richtlinien 
für die Förderung von Beratungsleistungen). 
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
  September 1st 2007 - December 31st 2008.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
 The aim of the aid scheme is to strengthen the competitiveness of companies in Burgenland, 
to obtain the maximum of regional economic growth.  This should be done by the support of highly 
qualified consultants in the following areas:  
• Establishment of new companies 
• Development of long-term strategies for economic growth and expansion 
• Improvement of innovation processes 
• Improvement of energy efficiency in companies 
• Integration of Gender Mainstreaming 
• Integration of quality-, environmental and security management systems 
• Adoption of latest information and communication technologies  G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.1 
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   The subsidies are non-repayable grants. 
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inc luding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 
 Authority: 
 WIBAG (Wirtschaftsservice Burgenland AG) 
 Technologiezentrum  A-7000 Eisenstadt 
 +43 2682 05 9010 – 210 
 office@wibag.at  
 Based on the "economic promotion act 1994 (Wirtschaftsförderungsgesetz 1994 – WiföG)"  
and a trust agreement between Land Burgenland a nd WiBAG, WiBAG is the authority which is 
responsible for the implementation and execution of Aid Schemes for Trade & Industrie and Tourism.  
 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
 Grant. 
 6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whe ther to producers, to exporters, or others;  
through what mechanism;  whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit;  if the latter, how 
determined) 
 
 According to the ÖNACE classification WiBAG offers subsidies in following areas/units:  
 
 D - Manufacturing of goods 
 E - Supply of Electricity, Gas and Water  F - Building industrie 
 G - Wholesale and Retail trade 
 I - Transportation  K - company related services, consulting 
 
 Subsidies in E only after notification (no subsidy up to date).  
 There is no fixed proportion or amount of aid gi ven to a special unit.  There is only a budget 
for the whole aid scheme as mentioned under question 1.    
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible,  the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsid y information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation 
 
 The annual budget for 2007:  € 4.000,00 
 The annual budget for 2008:  € 90.000,00  The annual budget for 2009:  € 0,00 
 The annual budget for 2010:  € 0,00 
 8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
 In general the project has to be realized w ithin a period of two years after application. 
 G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.1 
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   The date of inception is the day of applicati on (in general standardized form;  exceptionally 
formless application). 
 9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statis tics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such Information 
include statistics of production, consumption,  imports and exports of the  subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s) 
 
a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
b) for a previous representative year, which, wher e possible and meaningful, should be the latest 
year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the 
subsidy.  
 
There are no substantial effects on trade. 
 
22. Guidelines for the acceptance of guarant ees for credit and loans according to the 
economic promotion act 1994 
1. Title of the subsidy progra mme, if relevant, or brief descr iption or identification of the 
subsidy 
 
 Guidelines for the acceptance of guarantees for credit and loans according to the economic 
promotion act 1994 (Richtlinien für die Übernahme von  Bürgschaften für Kred ite und Darlehen gem. 
WiföG 1994).   
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
 Aid scheme was notified in 1995 (N 542/95). 
 Expired 31st December 2006.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
The aim of the aid scheme is to strengthen th e competitiveness of companies in Burgenland, 
to obtain the maximum of regional economic growth and to create and safeguard employment.  These 
goals shall be achieved by setting the focus of the aid scheme to following areas:  
• Innovation and Technology 
• Research and Development 
• Environment and Ecology 
• Internationalisation 
• Improvement of the economic structure of SME 
• Infrastructure 
 
 The subsidies are loan guarantees.    
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inc luding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 
 Authority: 
 WIBAG (Wirtschaftsservice Burgenland AG)  Technologiezentrum  G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.1 
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   A-7000 Eisenstadt 
 +43 2682 05 9010 – 210 
 office@wibag.at  
 Based on the "economic promotion act 1994 (Wirtschaftsförderungsgesetz 1994 – WiföG)" 
and a trust agreement between Land Burgenland a nd WiBAG, WiBAG is the authority which is 
responsible for the implementation and execution of Aid Schemes for Trade & Industrie and Tourism. 
 5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
  Loan guarantee.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whe ther to producers, to exporters, or others;  
through what mechanism;  whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit;  if the latter, how 
determined) 
 
 According to the ÖNACE classification WiBAG offers subsidies in following areas/units: 
 
D -  Manufacturing of goods 
E -  Supply of Electricity, Gas and Water F -  Building industrie 
G -  Wholesale and Retail trade 
I -  Transportation K -  company related services, consulting 
 
 Subsidies in E only after notification (no subsidy up to date). 
 
 There is no fixed proportion or amount of aid gi ven to a special unit.  There is only a budget 
for the whole aid scheme as mentioned under question 1. 
 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible,  the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsid y information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for  the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation 
 
 There is no budget for a specific year. 
  The budget for the focus "Improve ment of the economic structure of SME" was limited with a 
total amount of € 3.185.000,-- This is not a budget per year but the budget in general. 
  The budget for the other focuses is not specified. If there is a need to guarantee a loan there 
has to be checked if there is ro om in the overall budget of Land Burg enland.  As long as the guarantee 
amount is covered in this budget the guarantee can be approved. 
 
 As mentioned in Question 2 the guideline is alre ady expired.  So there is  no need for a new 
budget. 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
 In general the project has to be realized w ithin a period of two years after application. 
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  The date of inception is the day of applicati on (in general standardized form;  exceptionally 
formless application). 
 9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statis tics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption,  imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s) 
 
a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
b) for a previous representative year, which, wher e possible and meaningful, should be the latest 
year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the 
subsidy.   
 
There are no substantial effects on trade.   
 
23. Guidelines concerning the granting of research and development projects 
1. Title of the subsidy progra mme, if relevant, or brief descr iption or identification of the 
subsidy 
 
 Guidelines concerning the granting of resear ch and development projects (Beihilfen für 
Forschungs- und Entwic klickungsvorhaben). 
 2. Period covered by the notification 
  December 24th 2009 - December 31st 2013.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
The aim of the aid scheme is to strengthen th e competitiveness of companies in Burgenland, 
to obtain the maximum of regional economic grow th and to create and safeguard employment.  
Simultaneously the aid scheme should contribute to an important input to increase industrial and 
experimental research, to strengthen innovation activities and to realize and optimize research 
findings. 
 
 The subsidies are non-repayable grants. 
 4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inc luding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 
 Authority: 
 WIBAG (Wirtschaftsservice Burgenland AG) 
 Technologiezentrum  A-7000 Eisenstadt 
 +43 5 9010 – 210 
 office@wibag.at  
 Based on the "economic promotion act 1994 (Wirtschaftsförderungsgesetz 1994 – WiföG)" 
and a trust agreement between Land Burgenland a nd WiBAG, WiBAG is the authority which is 
responsible for the implementation and execution of Aid Schemes for Trade & Industrie and Tourism.   G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.1 
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  5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
 Grant.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whe ther to producers, to exporters, or others;  
through what mechanism;  whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit;  if the latter, how 
determined) 
 
 According to the ÖNACE classification WiBAG offers subsidies in following areas/units:  
 
D -  Manufacturing of goods E -  Supply of Electricity, Gas and Water 
F -  Building industrie 
G -  Wholesale and Retail trade I -  Transportation 
K -  company related services, consulting 
  Subsidies in E only after notification (no subsidy up to date). 
 
 There is no fixed proportion or amount of aid gi ven to a special unit.  There is only a budget 
for the whole aid scheme as mentioned under question 1. 
 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible,  the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation 
 
 The annual budget for 2010:  € 700.000,00.  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
 In general the project has to be realized with in a period of two years after application.  
  The date of inception is the day of applicati on (in general standardized form;  exceptionally 
formless application). 
 9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statis tics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption,  imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s) 
 
a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
b) for a previous representative year, which, wher e possible and meaningful, should be the latest 
year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the 
subsidy.  
  There are no substantial effects on trade. G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.1 
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  24. Guidelines concerning the granting of non-repayable subsidies to SME according to the 
economic promotion act 1994 
1. Title of the subsidy progra mme, if relevant, or brief descr iption or identification of the 
subsidy 
 
 Guidelines concerning the granting of non-re payable subsidies to SME  according to the 
economic promotion act 1994 (R ichtlinien betreffend die Gewährung von nicht rückzahlbaren 
Zuschüssen an kleine und mittlere Unternehme n gemäß Landes-Wirtschaftsförderungsgesetz 1994 – 
WiföG).    
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
 November 1st 2008 - December 31st 2008 (email stateaidgreffe dated December 12th 2008;  
X142/2008). 
 3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
The aim of the aid scheme is to strengthen th e competitiveness of companies in Burgenland, 
to obtain the maximum of regional economic growth and to create and safeguard employment.  These 
goals shall be achieved by setting the focus of the aid scheme to following areas: 
 
• Strengthening of economic structures 
• Research and Development 
• Environment and Ecology 
• Internationalisation 
• Improvement of the economic structure of SME 
• Infrastructure 
 
 The subsidies are non-repayable grants. 
 4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inc luding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 
 Authority: 
 WIBAG (Wirtschaftsservice Burgenland AG) 
 Technologiezentrum 
 A-7000 Eisenstadt 
 +43 2682 05 9010 – 210  office@wibag.at 
 
 Based on the "economic promotion act 1994 (Wirtschaftsförderungsgesetz 1994 – WiföG)" and a trust agreement between Land Burgenland a nd WiBAG, WiBAG is the authority which is 
responsible for the implementation and execution of Aid Schemes for Trade & Industrie and Tourism.  
 5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
  Grant.  G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.1 
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  6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whe ther to producers, to exporters, or others;  
through what mechanism;  whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit;  if the latter, how 
determined) 
 
 According to the ÖNACE classification WiBAG offers subsidies in following areas/units:  
 
D -  Manufacturing of goods 
E -  Supply of Electricity, Gas and Water F -  Building industrie 
G -  Wholesale and Retail trade 
I -  Transportation K -  company related services, consulting 
 
 Subsidies in E only after notification (no subsidy up to date).  
 There is no fixed proportion or amount of aid gi ven to a special unit.  There is only a budget 
for the whole aid scheme as mentioned under question 1.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible,  the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsid y information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation 
 
 The annual budget for 2009:  € 5.000.000,00. 
 The annual budget for 2010:  € 2.500.000,00. 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
 In general the project has to be realized w ithin a period of two years after application  
  The date of inception is the day of applicati on (in general standardized form;  exceptionally 
formless application). 
 9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statis tics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption,  imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s) 
 
a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
b) for a previous representative year, which, wher e possible and meaningful, should be the latest 
year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the 
subsidy.  
 
There are no substantial effects on trade.   G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.1 
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  25. Guidelines concerning the granting of non-repayable  subsidies to enterprises in the 
fields of trade and industrie accordin g to the economic promotion act 1994 
1. Title of the subsidy progra mme, if relevant, or brief descr iption or identification of the 
subsidy 
 
Guidelines concerning the granting of non-repayabl e subsidies to enterprises in the fields of 
trade and industrie according to the econo mic promotion act 1994 (Aktionsrichtlinie 
nvestitionsbeihilfen – Gewerbe/IndustrieRahmenri chtlinie für die Wirtschaftsförderung des Landes 
Burgenland).  
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
 September 1st 2009 - December 31st 2013 (ema il stateaidgreffe dated September 2nd 2009;  
X765/2009). 
 3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
The aim of the aid scheme is to strengthen th e competitiveness of companies in Burgenland, 
to obtain the maximum of regional economic grow th and to create and safeguard employment.  
 
 The subsidies are non-repayable grants.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inc luding identification of the  legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 
 Authority:  WIBAG (Wirtschaftsservice Burgenland AG) 
 Technologiezentrum 
 A-7000 Eisenstadt  +43 2682 05 9010 – 210 
 office@wibag.at 
  Based on the "economic promotion act 1994 (Wirtschaftsförderungsgesetz 1994 – WiföG)" 
and a trust agreement between Land Burgenland a nd WiBAG, WiBAG is the authority which is 
responsible for the implementation and execution of Aid Schemes for Trade & Industrie and Tourism.  
 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
 Grant. 
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whe ther to producers, to exporters, or others;  
through what mechanism;  whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit;  if the latter, how 
determined) 
 
 According to the ÖNACE classification WiBAG offers subsidies in following areas/units:  
 
D -  Manufacturing of goods 
E -  Supply of Electricity, Gas and Water 
F -  Building industrie G -  Wholesale and Retail trade 
I -  Transportation 
K -  company related services, consulting  G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.1 
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   Subsidies in E only after notification (no subsidy up to date). 
 
 There is no fixed proportion or amount of aid gi ven to a special unit.  There is only a budget 
for the whole aid scheme as mentioned under question 1. 
 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible,  the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsid y information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation 
 
 The annual budget for 2009:  € 3.100.000,00.  The annual budget for 2010:  € 33.800.000,00. 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
 In general the project has to be realized w ithin a period of two years after application. 
 
 The date of inception is the day of applicati on (in general standardized form;  exceptionally 
formless application).  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statis tics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption,  imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s) 
 
a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
b) for a previous representative year, which, wher e possible and meaningful, should be the latest 
year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the 
subsidy.  
 
 There are no substantial effects on trade. 
 
26. Guidelines concerning the granting of non-repayable subsidies according to the 
economic promotion act 1994  
1. Title of the subsidy progra mme, if relevant, or brief descr iption or identification of the 
subsidy 
 
Guidelines concerning the granting of non-repa yable subsidies according to the economic 
promotion act 1994 (Richtlinien betreffend die Gewährung von nicht rückzahlbaren Zuschüssen 
gemäß Landes-Wirtschaftsförderungsgesetz 1994 – WiföG). 
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
  January 1st 2007 - December 31st 2013  (ema il stateaidgreffe dated February 1st 2007;  
XR16/2007). G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.1 
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  3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
The aim of the aid scheme is to strengthen th e competitiveness of companies in Burgenland, 
to obtain the maximum of regional economic growth and to create and safeguard employment.  These 
goals shall be achieved by setting the focus of the aid scheme to following areas: 
 
• Strengthening of economic structures 
• Environment and Ecology 
• Improvement of the economic structure of SME 
• Infrastructure 
  The subsidies are non-repayable grants. 
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inc luding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 
 Authority: 
 WIBAG (Wirtschaftsservice Burgenland AG) 
 Technologiezentrum  A-7000 Eisenstadt 
 +43 2682 05 9010 – 210 
 office@wibag.at  
 Based on the "economic promotion act 1994 (Wirtschaftsförderungsgesetz 1994 – WiföG)" 
and a trust agreement between Land Burgenland a nd WiBAG, WiBAG is the authority which is 
responsible for the implementation and execution of Aid Schemes for Trade & Industrie and Tourism.  
 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
 Grant. 
 6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whe ther to producers, to exporters, or others;  
through what mechanism;  whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit;  If the latter, how 
determined) 
 
 According to the ÖNACE classification WiBAG offers subsidies in following areas/units:  
 
D -  Manufacturing of goods 
E -  Supply of Electricity, Gas and Water F -  Building industrie 
G -  Wholesale and Retail trade 
I -  Transportation K -  company related services, consulting 
 
 Subsidies in E only after notification (no subsidy up to date).  
 There is no fixed proportion or amount of aid gi ven to a special unit.  There is only a budget 
for the whole aid scheme as mentioned under question 1.  G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.1 
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  7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible,  the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsid y information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation 
 
 The annual budget for 2009:  € 15.500.000,00. 
 The annual budget for 2010:  € 1.100.000,00. 
 8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
 In general the project has to be realized w ithin a period of two years after application. 
 
 The date of inception is the day of applica tion (in general standardized form; exceptionally 
formless application). 
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statis tics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption,  imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s) 
 
a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
b) for a previous representative year, which, wher e possible and meaningful, should be the latest 
year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the 
subsidy.  
 
 There are no substantial effects on trade.  27. Guidelines concerning the granting of non-rep ayable  subsidies to SME according to the 
economic promotion act 1994  
1. Title of the subsidy progra mme, if relevant, or brief descr iption or identification of the 
subsidy 
 
Guidelines concerning the granting of non-repa yable subsidies to SME according to the 
economic promotion act 1994 (R ichtlinien betreffend die Gewährung von nicht rückzahlbaren 
Zuschüssen an kleine und mittlere Unternehme n gemäß Landes-Wirtschaftsförderungsgesetz 1994 – 
WiföG).  
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
January 1st 2007 - December 31st 2007 (email st ateaidgreffe dated January 16th 2007;  
XS22/2007). 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
The aim of the aid scheme is to strengthen th e competitiveness of companies in Burgenland, 
to obtain the maximum of regional economic growth and to create and safeguard employment.  These 
goals shall be achieved by setting the focus of the aid scheme to following areas: G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.1 
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• Strengthening of economic structures 
• Research and Development 
• Environment and Ecology 
• Internationalisation 
• Improvement of the economic structure of SME 
• Infrastructure 
  The subsidies are non-repayable grants.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inc luding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 
Authority: 
WIBAG (Wirtschaftsservice Burgenland AG) Technologiezentrum 
A-7000 Eisenstadt 
+43 2682 05 9010 – 210 
office@wibag.at 
 
Based on the "economic promotion act 1994 (Wirtschaftsförderungsgesetz 1994 – WiföG)" 
and a trust agreement between Land Burgenland a nd WiBAG, WiBAG is the authority which is 
responsible for the implementation and execution of Aid Schemes for Trade & Industrie and Tourism.  
 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
Grant. 
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whe ther to producers, to exporters, or others;  
through what mechanism;  whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit;  if the latter, how 
determined) 
 
According to the ÖNACE classification WiBAG o ffers subsidies in following areas/units:  
 
D - Manufacturing of goods 
E - Supply of Electricity, Gas and Water 
F - Building industrie G - Wholesale and Retail trade 
I - Transportation 
K - company related services, consulting 
 
Subsidies in E only after notification (no subsidy up to date). 
 
There is no fixed proportion or amount of aid gi ven to a special unit.  There is only a budget 
for the whole aid scheme as mentioned under question 1.    G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.1 
 Page 45 
 
 
  7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible,  the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsid y information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation 
 
The annual budget for 2009:  € 0,00. 
The annual budget for 2010:  € 0,00. 
 8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
In general the project has to be realized with in a period of two years after application. 
 
The date of inception is the day of applicati on (in general standardized form;  exceptionally 
formless application). 
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statis tics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption,  imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s) 
 
a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
b) for a previous representative year, which, wher e possible and meaningful, should be the latest 
year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the 
subsidy.  
 
There are no substantial effects on trade. 
 28. Guidelines concerning the granting of non-rep ayable  subsidies to SME according to the 
economic promotion act 1994  
1. Title of the subsidy progra mme, if relevant, or brief descr iption or identification of the 
subsidy 
 
Guidelines concerning the granting of non-repa yable subsidies to SME according to the 
economic promotion act 1994 (R ichtlinien betreffend die Gewährung von nicht rückzahlbaren 
Zuschüssen an kleine und mittlere Unternehme n gemäß Landes-Wirtschaftsförderungsgesetz 1994 – 
WiföG).  
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
January 1st 2008 - June 30th 2008 (email stat eaidgreffe dated January 31st 2008;  
XS24/2008). 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
The aim of the aid scheme is to strengthen th e competitiveness of companies in Burgenland, 
to obtain the maximum of regional economic growth and to create and safeguard employment.  These 
goals shall be achieved by setting the focus of the aid scheme to following areas: G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.1 
Page 46 
 
 
  • Strengthening of economic structures 
• Research and Development 
• Environment and Ecology 
• Internationalisation 
• Improvement of the economic structure of SME 
• Infrastructure 
 
 The subsidies are non-repayable grants.   
 4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inc luding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 
Authority: 
WIBAG (Wirtschaftsservice Burgenland AG) 
Technologiezentrum A-7000 Eisenstadt 
+43 2682 05 9010 – 210 
office@wibag.at 
 
Based on the "economic promotion act 1994 (Wirtschaftsförderungsgesetz 1994 – WiföG)" 
and a trust agreement between Land Burgenland a nd WiBAG, WiBAG is the authority which is 
responsible for the implementation and execution of Aid Schemes for Trade & Industrie and Tourism.  
 5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
Grant.   
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whe ther to producers, to exporters, or others;  
through what mechanism;  whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit;  if the latter, how 
determined) 
 
According to the ÖNACE classification WiBAG o ffers subsidies in following areas/units:  
 
D - Manufacturing of goods 
E - Supply of Electricity, Gas and Water 
F - Building industrie 
G - Wholesale and Retail trade I - Transportation 
K - company related services, consulting 
 
Subsidies in E only after notification (no subsidy up to date). 
 
There is no fixed proportion or amount of aid gi ven to a special unit.  There is only a budget 
for the whole aid scheme as mentioned under question 1. 
 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible,  the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsid y information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation 
 
The annual budget for 2009:  € 50.000,00. 
The annual budget for 2010:  € 200.000,00.  G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.1 
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  8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
In general the project has to be realized with in a period of two years after application. 
 
The date of inception is the day of applicati on (in general standardized form;  exceptionally 
formless application). 
 9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statis tics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption,  imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s) 
 
a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
b) for a previous representative year, which, wher e possible and meaningful, should be the latest 
year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the 
subsidy.  
 
There are no substantial effects on trade. 
 29. Guidelines concerning the granting of non-repayable subsidies according to the 
economic promotion act 1994 
1. Title of the subsidy progra mme, if relevant, or brief descr iption or identification of the 
subsidy 
 
Guidelines concerning the granting of non-repa yable subsidies according to the economic 
promotion act 1994 (Richtlinien betreffend die Gewährung von nicht rückzahlbaren Zuschüssen 
gemäß Landes-Wirtschaftsförderungsgesetz 1994 – WiföG).  
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
March 8th 2002 (date of publication in the official Journal of Land Burgenland) – 
December 31st 2006 (previous versi on of aid scheme started in 1995 and lasted until March 7th 2002). 
 3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
The aim of the aid scheme is to strengthen th e competitiveness of companies in Burgenland, 
to obtain the maximum of regional economic growth and to create and safeguard employment.  These 
goals shall be achieved by setting the focus of the aid scheme to following areas: 
 
• Strengthening of economic structures 
• Research and Development 
• Environment and Ecology 
• Internationalisation 
• Improvement of the economic structure of SME 
• Infrastructure 
 
 The subsidies are non-repayable grants. 
 G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.1 
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  4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inc luding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 
Authority: 
WIBAG (Wirtschaftsservice Burgenland AG) 
Technologiezentrum 
A-7000 Eisenstadt 
+43 2682 05 9010 – 210 office@wibag.at  
 
Based on the "economic promotion act 1994 (Wirtschaftsförderungsgesetz 1994 – WiföG)" 
and a trust agreement between Land Burgenland a nd WiBAG, WiBAG is the authority which is 
responsible for the implementation and execution of Aid Schemes for Trade & Industrie and Tourism.  
 5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
Grant. 
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whe ther to producers, to exporters, or others;  
through what mechanism;  whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit;  if the latter, how 
determined) 
 
According to the ÖNACE classification WiBAG o ffers subsidies in following areas/units:  
 
D - Manufacturing of goods 
E - Supply of Electricity, Gas and Water 
F - Building industrie 
G - Wholesale and Retail trade I - Transportation 
K - company related services, consulting 
 
Subsidies in E only after notification (no subsidy up to date). 
 
There is no fixed proportion or amount of aid gi ven to a special unit.  There is only a budget 
for the whole aid scheme as mentioned under question 1. 
 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible,  the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsid y information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation 
 
The annual budget for 2009:  € 0,00. 
The annual budget for 2010:  € 0,00. 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
In general the project has to be realized within  a period of two years after application.   
 
The date of inception is the day of applicati on (in general standardized form;  exceptionally 
formless application).   G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.1 
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  9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statis tics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption,  imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s) 
 
a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
b) for a previous representative year, which, wher e possible and meaningful, should be the latest 
year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the 
subsidy.  
 
There are no substantial effects on trade. 
 
30. Subsidy programme to support measures of  the objective2 programme Salzburg 
1. Title of the subsidy progra mme, if relevant, or brief descr iption or identification of the 
subsidy 
 
Ziel 2-Richtlinie des Bundeslandes Salzburg.  It is a subsidy programme to support measures 
of the objective 2 programme Salzburg.  
 2.  Period covered by the notification.  The peri od to be covered by the notification  should be 
the most recently completed calendar or fiscal y ear.  In the latter case, the start and end dates 
of the fiscal year should be specified 
 
2009 and 2010.   
 3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
The subsidy programme supports the measures no. 3 and 4 in the action priority tourism and 
leisure, the measures no. 1 (only in cooperation with the "Forschungs-förderungsgesellschaft, FFG", 
no. 2 (in cooperation with the ERP-funds) and 4 in the action priority manufacturing sector and 
related services as well as the measures no. 2, 3 an d 4 in the action priority cross sector regional 
development of the objective 2 programme Salzburg.   
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inc luding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 
 Regional government of Salzburg, notification no. N 275/2000.  Since 1.1.2007 XS29/2007.   
 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
 Grant. 
 6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whe ther to producers, to exporters, or others;  
through what mechanism;  whether a fixed or fl uctuating amount per unit;  if the later, how 
determined) 
 
The subsidy programme supports the measures no. 3 and 4 in the action priority tourism and 
leisure, the measures no. 1 (only in cooperation with the "Forschungs-förderungsgesellschaft, FFG", 
no. 2 (in cooperation with the ERP-funds) and 4 in the action priority manufacturing sector and 
related services as well as the measures no. 2, 3 an d 4 in the action priority cross sector regional G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.1 
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  development of the objective 2 programme Salzburg.  The fluctuating grant per unit is measured after 
the contribution to reach the objective 2-programme goals.   
 7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible,  the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsid y information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation 
 
 Average subsidy per unit in 2009:  about € 0,-  
 Average subsidy per unit in 2010:  about €   0,- 
 There was only one payment in 2010 with € 805.000,- for a former grant.     
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
 1.1.2000 bis 30.6.2008. 
 9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statis tics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption,  imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s) 
 
a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
 
 - 
 
b) for a previous representative year, which, wher e possible and meaningful, should be the latest 
year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the 
subsidy. 
 
31. Subsidy programme to support measur es of the Operational Programme 
"Strengthening competitiveness of Salzburg region 2007 - 2013" 
1. Title of the subsidy progra mme, if relevant, or brief descr iption or identification of the 
subsidy 
 
Richtlinie zur Förderung von Maßnahm en des Programms zur Stärkung der 
Wettbewerbsfähigkeit der Region Salzburg 2007 – 2 013 (RWF-Richtlinie) des Bundeslandes Salzburg. 
It is a subsidy programme to support measures  of the Operational Programme "Strengthening 
competitiveness of Salzburg region 2007 -2013" within  the framework of regional competitiveness and 
employment objective.    
2. Period covered by the notification.  The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year.  In the latter case, the start and end dates of the 
fiscal year should be specified 
 
 2009 and 2010.   
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
 The subsidy programme supports th e measures/activities no. 1, 2,  4 and 6 within the priority 
axis 1 "Enhancement of innovatio n- and knowledge-based economy" of the above mentioned EU- G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.1 
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  Programme; the measure/activity no. 4 only in coop eration with the ERP-funds. The subsidy programme 
supports also the measures /activities no. 1,2 and 3 within the priority axis 2 "Innovation-oriented 
development of southern regions" of the above mentioned EU-Programme; the measure/activity no. 2 
only in cooperation with the Austri a Wirtschaftsservi ce GmbH, AWS. 
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inc luding identification of  the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 
 Regional government of Salzburg, notific ation no. XR3/2007, XS50/2007 und XT14/2007 till 
31.12.2008.  Since 1.1.2009 notification no. X31/2009.  Since 1.1.2011 SA.32257(2011/X). 
 5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., gr ant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
 Grant.    
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (w hether to producers, to exporters, or others;  
through what mechanism;  whether a fixed or fl uctuating amount per unit;  if the later, how 
determined) 
 
 The subsidy programme supports th e measures/activities no. 1, 2,  4 and 6 within the priority 
axis 1 "Enhancement of innovatio n- and knowledge-based economy" of the above mentioned EU-
Programme; the measure/activity no. 4 only in cooperation with the ERP-funds.  The subsidy 
programme supports also the measur es/activities no. 1,2 and 3 within  the priority axis 2 "Innovation-
oriented development of southern regions" of the above mentioned EU-Programme;  the 
measure/activity no. 2 only in cooperation with the Austria Wirtschaftsservice GmbH, AWS.  Most of 
the grants are provided as fixed %-am ounts of the eligible costs as mentioned in the "RWF-Richtlinie".  
The fluctuating grant per unit in the case of enterpri se-investments is measured after the contribution to 
reach the goals of the abov e mentioned EU-Programme. 
 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicati ng, if possible, the average s ubsidy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsidy inform ation (for the year covered by the notification, 
for the previous year, or both) is  not possible, a full explanation 
 
 Average subsidy per unit in 2009:  € 24.694,-   
 Average subsidy per unit in 2010:  about € 312. 773,- (this high average subsidy in 2010 results 
from one subsidy-case with an amount of € 1.750.000,-  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other tim e limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
 1.1.2007 bis 31.12.2013 
 
9. Statistical data permitting an as sessment of the trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific nature 
and scope of such statistics is left to the j udgement of the notifying Member.  To the extent 
possible, relevant and/or  determinable, however, it is desira ble that such information include 
statistics of production, consum ption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) or 
sector(s) 
 
a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
  - 
 G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.1 
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  b) for a previous representative year, which, wher e possible and meaningful, should be the latest 
year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the 
subsidy.  
 32. Standardbürgschaften für Investitionskredit e im Rahmen der Bürgschaftsrichtlinien 
der OberösterreichischenKreditgaranti egesellschaft m.b.H. (OÖ KGG) - 
X945/2009.Konsolidierungsmaßnahmen im Rahmen der Bürgschaftsrichtlinien der 
Oberösterreichischen Kred itgarantiegesellschaft m.b.H. (OÖ KGG) - N 673/2009 
1. Title of the subsidy pr ogramme, if relevant, or id entification of the subsidy 
 
a) Standardbürgschaften für Investitionskredite  im Rahmen der Bürgschaftsrichtlinien der 
Oberösterreichischen Kreditgarantiegesel lschaft m.b.H. (OÖ KGG) - X945/2009 
b) Konsolidierungsmaßnahmen im Rahmen der Bürgschaftsrichtlinien der Oberösterreichischen 
Kreditgarantiegesellschaft m. b.H. (OÖ KGG) - N 673/2009 
 
2. Period covered by the notification.  The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year.  In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified 
 
2009 and 2010. 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
a) support of Upper Austrian SME's by issuing guarantees to obtain a loan for investments 
b) support of Upper Austrian SE's by issuing guarantees to obtain a loan for consolidation 
purposes.  
 4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inc luding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 
a) and b):  Oberösterreichische Kreditgarantieg esellschaft m.b.H., 4020 Linz, Hessenplatz 3.   
 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
a) and b):  issue of guarantees for Upper Austrian companies. 
 6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whe ther to producers, to exporters, or others;  
through what mechanism;  whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit;  if the latter, how 
determined) 
 
a) small and medium enterprises (all economic sector s) in Upper Austria, by issuing a guarantee 
for a loan, amount per unit ranging from € 25.000 to € 1.000.000, dependent on the amount to be invested 
 
b) small enterprises (all economic sectors except steel production industry) in Upper Austria, by 
issuing a guarantee for a loan, amount per unit ranging from € 25.000 to € 250.000, dependent on the 
amount needed for consolidation.  G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.1 
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  7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible,  the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsid y information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation 
 
a) guarantees for loans from € 25.000 to  max. € 1.000.000 per enterprise. 
b) guarantees for loans from € 25.000 to  max. € 250.000 per enterprise. 
 8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
a) max. 15 years. 
b) max. 7 years. 
 9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statis tics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption,  imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s) 
 
a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
 
2010:  guarantees for 45 enterprises, guarant eed sum approx. € 5.000.000, 63 new jobs 
created by investment, 483 jobs ensured. 
2009:  guarantees for 57 enterprises, guaranteed  sum approx. € 7.100.000, 108 new jobs 
created by investment, 567 jobs ensured. 
2008 no data available. 
 b) for a previous representative year, which, wher e possible and meaningful, should be the latest 
year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the 
subsidy. 
 
No data available. 
 
33. Guideline on the Granting of Guarantees by the Region of Carinthia within the 
Framework of the "Austrian Small Aid Sc heme", registered under EC-No. N47a/2009, 
on the basis of a Decision by the Regional  Government of Carinthia dated 19 November 
2009 and the following legislation 
1. Title of the subsidy progra mme, if relevant, or brief descr iption or identification of the 
subsidy 
 
Guideline on the Granting of Guarantees by the Region of Carinthia within the Framework of 
the "Austrian Small Aid Scheme", registered under EC-No. N47a/2009, on the basis of a Decision by 
the Regional Government of Carinthia dated 19 November 2009 and the following legislation: 
 
Commission Notice of 7 April 2009 "Temporary Community Framework for State Aid to 
facilitate the Access to financial Means in the current  financial and real Crisis", paragraph 4.2.2 and 
Art. 107 par. 3 lit. b of the TFEU. G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.1 
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  2. Period covered by the notification.  The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year.  In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified 
 
 2009 and 2010. 
 
The guideline was applied based on the General Block Exemption Regulation.   
 3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
Given the present financial and economic crisis, the primary objective of the aid is, apart from 
other measures already taken, to enable a strengthe ning of the economy in the Region of Carinthia and 
to improve the access to the capital market.   
 
Through granting a guarantee an additional secur ity possibility by the public sector for a 
credit at a reduced interest rate is offered.  Th rough the additional security possibility by the Region 
of Carinthia banks are more likely willing to put at disposition short-term liquidity assistance.  
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inc luding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 
Decisions by the Carinthian Regional Parliame nt dated 9 July 2009, the Office of the 
Regional Government of Carinthia and the Carinthian Restructuring Company Ltd.   
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
Guarantee. 
 6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whe ther to producers, to exporters, or others;  
through what mechanism;  whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit;  if the latter, how 
determined) 
 
All enterprises except for those who are active in the fishery and in agriculture and forestry as 
well as enterprises under the definition pursuant to paragraph 2.1 of the Rescuing and Restructuring Guidelines of the Commission who got into difficul ties before 1 July 2008.  The enterprise to be 
subsidized has to have its headquarters and / or site in Carinthia and must have employed at least three 
people full-time at the point of time when the aid request is placed.    
The Region of Carinthia supports enterprises th rough the granting of deficiency guarantees 
pursuant to § 1356 of the General Civil Code in as far the cumulated aid intensities approved by 
Commission shall not be surpassed.  Assistance is provi ded either in the form of a financing guarantee 
for all credit institutes situated in the European Economic Area to  finance investment and operating 
resources or through granting a sub-guarantee for an aid provider, a guarantee company at federal 
level or an aid administrating bank respectively under the pertinent fixed terms of duration.  The ratio 
for the guarantee is individually determined under na tional economic criteria. It can reach a maximum 
of 80% of the credit amount due in the situation for making use of the guarantee as defined in the 
guarantee declaration.  For investment credits the dur ation of guarantee is ten years at the maximum.  
In cases of restructuring aid and credits financi ng operating resources the maximum duration is five 
years.  The guarantee amount shall become due for payment after the guarantee case is acknowledged 
by the Regional Government of Carinthia and the deadlines agreed upon in th e guarantee contract as 
well as the realisation of securities.     G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.1 
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  7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible,  the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsid y information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation 
 
Decision by the Carinthian Regional Parliament dated 9 July 2009:   
 
Guarantee frame of € 30 million for a duration from 1 June 2009 to 31 December 2010 with a 
yearly amount of € 15 million.  In individual cases of a guarantee volume exceeding € 1 million the 
Carinthian Regional Parliament shall be addressed separately, with the amount  not being taken into 
account under the guarantee frame mentioned and the pertinent yearly share respectively.     
Prolongation of the duration of validity of  the "Austrian Small Aid Scheme" until 
31 December 2011 for aid cases which were alr eady submitted prior to 31 December 2010 at the 
Carinthian Restructuring Company Ltd.  The remaining guarantee frame already approved (see above) 
will be taken into account for the pertinent aid cases in the year 2011.  
 8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
From 1 June 2009 until 31 December 2011. 
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statis tics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production,  consumpti on, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s) 
 
(a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, wher e possible and meaningful, should be the latest 
year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or pr eceding the last major change in the subsidy.   
 34. Guideline on the Granting of Deficiency Guarantees by the Region of Carinthia in 
Favour of Defensive Measures 
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification  of the 
subsidy 
 
Guideline on the Granting of Deficiency Guarantees by the Region of Carinthia in Favour of 
Defensive Measures. 
 
2. Period covered by the notification.  The peri od to be covered by the notification  should be 
the most recently completed calendar or fiscal y ear.  In the latter case, the start and end dates 
of the fiscal year should be specified 
 
2009 and 2010. 
 3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
  This action programme aims at subsidizing Cari nthian small and medium-sized enterprises in 
difficulty but showing development potentia l through the granting of guarantees.   
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  4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inc luding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 
Decisions by the Carinthian Regional Parliame nt dated 1 October 2009, the Office of the 
Carinthian Regional Government and the Carinthian Restructuring Company Ltd. 
 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
Guarantee.   
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whe ther to producers, to exporters, or others;  
through what mechanism;  whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit;  if the latter, how 
determined) 
 
Beneficiaries under the scheme are SMEs in difficulty who are active in the sectors of 
industry, manufacturing, production-oriented servic es or tourism, whose headquarters or site are 
located in Carinthia and who have elaborated measures for being rescued and restructured as well as 
conform to the objectives of the Carinthian Economic Assistance Act.  Subsidies in the sense of the 
EU State Aid Law may be granted in the form resc uing aid and accompanying aid.  Guarantees by the 
Region of Carinthia solely cover the economic risks of the stabilization project.  The guarantee ration 
is fixed individually (max. 80%).  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible,  the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsid y information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation 
 
Decision by the Carinthian Regional Parliament dated 1 October 2009: 
  Guarantee frame of € 9 million for the duration from 10 October 2009 till 9 October 2012 
with yearly amounts of € 1.5 million in 2009 as well as € 2.5 million.  
 
In 2010, 2011 and 2012 each. In individual cases with a guarantee volume ofover € 1 million 
the Carinthian Regional Parliament shall be addr essedseparately with the amount not being taken into 
account regarding the guarantee frame mentioned and the pertinent yearly amount respectively.   
 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
 From 10 October 2009 until 9 October 2012 
 9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statis tics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production,  consumpti on, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s) 
 
(a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, wher e possible and meaningful, should be the latest 
year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the 
subsidy.   
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  35. Guideline on the Granting of Deficiency Guarantees by the Region of Carinthia for 
Offensive Measures of SMEs 
1. Title of the subsidy progra mme, if relevant, or brief descr iption or identification of the 
subsidy 
 
Guideline on the Granting of Deficiency Guarantees by the Region of Carinthia for Offensive 
Measures of SMEs.   
 
 2. Period covered by the notification.  The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year.  In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified 
 
2009 and 2010. 
The Guideline was applied on the basis of th e General Block Exemption Regulation.   
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
This action programme aims at subsidizing Ca rinthian small and medium-sized enterprises 
(SMEs) which belong to the sectors of manufactur ing and industry and who invest in success 
promising projects or which belong to the sector of tourism and invest in tourist infrastructure through the granting of deficiency guarantees.  
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inc luding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 
Decisions by the Carinthian Regional Parliame nt dated 18 December 2008,  the Office of the 
Carinthian Regional Government and the Carinthian Restructuring Company Ltd. 
 5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
Guarantee.   
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whe ther to producers, to exporters, or others;  
through what mechanism;  whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit;  if the latter, how 
determined) 
 
Beneficiaries under the scheme are SMEs with success promising projects who are active in 
the sectors of industry, manufacturing, production-oriented services or trade as well as tourist 
enterprises (also SMEs) who act as provider for infrast ructure in the region and who invest in tourist 
infrastructure.  The enterprises have to confor m to the objectives of the Carinthian Economic 
Assistance Fund.   
 
Moreover there has to be given a structural policy and regional policy relevance as well as 
environmental orientation of the project, an a bove-average growth orie ntation, positive success 
perspectives, a competitiveness of the enterprise  and a value-added of the product as well as a 
reasonable and examinable concept for the production and finance divisions.   
 
The Region of Carinthia supports enterprises by the granting of deficiency guarantees 
pursuant to Chapter 1356 of the General Civil Code in as far as the aid intensities laid down in the 
General Block Exemption Regulation are not surpassed.  Assistance is provided either in the form of a 
financing guarantee for all credit institutes with th eir headquarters in the European Economic Area to G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.1 
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  finance an investment programme or by granting a sub-guarantee for aid providing company, a 
guaranteeing company at the federal level or an  aid administrating bank respectively under the 
pertinent duration fixed.  The guarantee ratio is li mited with a maximum of 50%.  The duration of the 
deficiency guarantee is limited with 12 years.  
 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible,  the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsid y information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation 
 
Decision by the Carinthian Regional Parliament dated 18 December 2008: 
 
Guarantee frame of € 13.5 million for the tota l period of validity of the Guideline from 
1 October until 30 June 2014 with a maximum yearly  amount of € 3 million in 2009 and 2010 as well 
as € 1.5 million in 2008 and 2011  to 2014 each. In individual cases with a guarantee volume of over 
€ 1 million the Carinthian Regional Parliament sh all be addressed separately with this amount not 
being taken into account in the guarantee fram e mentioned and the pertinent yearly amount 
respectively.   
  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
 From 1 October 2008 until 30 June 2014.    
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the  notifying Member.  To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production,  consumpti on, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s) 
 
(a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, wher e possible and meaningful, should be the latest 
year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the 
subsidy.   
 
It is assumed that the application of this scheme has got only minimal effects  on the 
international trade.  36. Support of photovoltaic plants, subsidies for innovative district heating projects, 
Okofonds – contribution and subsidies 
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy 
 
 Support of photovoltaic plants, subsidies for innovative district heating projects, Okofonds: 
 
a) Support of photovoltaic plants 
b) Subsidies for innovative district heating projects c) Ökofonds - contributions and subsidies 
d) energy plan - putting into action   
e) promoting action for sun current , contributions to municipalities 
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  2. Period covered by the notification.  The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year.  In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified 
 
 2009 – 2010.   
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
a) Supported in the context of the environment-friendly power law 
b) Support of innovative ideas 
c) Support of innovative projects d) Support of innovative studies 
e) Support of municipalities to the environmentally friendly energy application 
 4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inc luding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 
a) Federal government in cooperation with th e Styrian government / environment-friendly 
power law 
b) Styrian government /resolution c) Federal government / environment-friendly power law 
d) Styrian government /resolution 
e) Styrian government /resolution   
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
Grants. 
 6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whe ther to producers, to exporters, or others;  
through what mechanism;  whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit;  if the latter, how 
determined) 
 
a) Enterprises, producers/fluctuating am ount dependent on current generation 
b) – d) Enterprises/fixed amount e) Municipalities/fixed amount 
 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible,  the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsid y information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation 
 
a) 2009 - €22.704,16  2010 - €56.219,66 
b) 2009 - €0   2010 - €20.600,00 
c) 2009 - €60.000   2010 - €577.123,40 
d) 2009 - €0   2010 - €0 e) 2009 - €0   2010 - €34.165,75 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
a) 2009 - 2023 b) 2010 
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  d) 2009   
e) 2009 - 2011 
 9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the  notifying Member.  To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption,  imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s) 
 
(a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, wher e possible and meaningful, should be the latest 
year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the 
subsidy.  
 
No statistics available. 
 
37. Umweltlandesfonds – special projects, contri bution and subsidies biomass, contributions 
for the support of photovoltaic plants, general environmental measures, climate protection plan, subsidies 
1. Title of the subsidy progra mme, if relevant, or brief descr iption or identification of the 
subsidy 
 
Support of photovoltaic plants, subsidies for in novative district heating projects, Okofonds: 
 a) Umweltlandesfonds - special projects 
b) Contributions and subsidies biomass 
c) Contributions for the support of photovoltaic plants d) General environmental measures, climate protection plan, subsidies) 
 
2. Period covered by the notification.  The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year.  In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified 
 
2009 – 2010. 
 3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 a) Support of innovative energy projects b) Development of district heating supply to  the support of the fine dust diminution Graz 
Eggenberg 
c) Support of an innovative energy application d) Support of climate protection and climate adaption projects 
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inc luding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 
a) – d) Styrian government /resolution  
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
Grants.    G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.1 
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  6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whe ther to producers, to exporters, or others;  
through what mechanism;  whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit;  if the latter, how 
determined) 
 
a) – c) Enterprises/fixed amount 
d) others/fluctuating amount 
 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible,  the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsid y information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation 
 
a) 2009 - €38.800 2010 - €328.373 
b) 2009 - €0  2010 - €997.500 c) 2009 - €0  2010 - €39.305,38 
d) 2009 - €0  2010 - €45.200 
  8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
a) – d) 2009 - 2011  
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the  notifying Member.  To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production,  consumpti on, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s) 
 
(a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, wher e possible and meaningful, should be the latest 
year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the 
subsidy.  
 
No statistics available.   
 38. Richtlinie für Rettungs - und Umstrukturi erungsbeihilfen für KMU in Burgenland 
1. Title of the subsidy progra mme, if relevant, or brief descr iption or identification of the 
subsidy 
 
Richtlinie für Rettungs- und Umstrukturie rungsbeihilfen für KMU in Burgenland. 
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
Aid scheme was notified in 2009 (N 548/09). 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
The objective of the aid scheme for the rescui ng and restructuring of SMEs in difficulty 
located in Burgenland.  The scheme is not sector specific.  The entities eligible for aid under the 
scheme are SMEs which qualify as such under the Co mmunity definition of SME1 and which have 
their centre of business to which aid shall be allocat ed in Burgenland.  Comp anies active in a market G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.1 
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  suffering from long-term structural over-capacity and newly created companies in the first three years 
from the start of their activity are not elig ible for aid under the present scheme.   
 4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inc luding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 
Authority: 
WIBAG (Wirtschaftsservice Burgenland AG) Technologiezentrum 
A-7000 Eisenstadt 
+43 2682 05 9010 – 210 office@wibag.at 
 
Based on the "economic promotion act 1994 (Wirtschaftsförderungsgesetz 1994 – WiföG)" 
and a trust agreement between Land Burgenland a nd WiBAG, WiBAG is the authority which is 
responsible for the implementation and execution of Aid Schemes for Trade & Industrie and Tourism. 
 5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
Guarantee, Soft loan, Direct grant, Risk capital. 
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whe ther to producers, to exporters, or others;  
through what mechanism;  whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit;  if the latter, how 
determined) 
 
All sectors.   
 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible,  the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsid y information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation 
 
Genehmigungen 
Jahr Höhe 
2010 572.500,00 € 
 
Provisionen 
Jahr Höhe 
2010 6.927,29 € 
 
Haftungen schlagend 
Jahr Höhe 
2010 0,00 € 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
The scheme entered into force on 10 Octobe r 2009 and will expire  on 9 October 2012.   G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.1 
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  9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statis tics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption,  imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s) 
 
a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
b) for a previous representative year, which, wher e possible and meaningful, should be the latest 
year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the 
subsidy.  
 
39. Richtlinie für Rettungs- und Umstrukturi erungsbeihilfen für KMU in Burgenland 
1. Title of the subsidy progra mme, if relevant, or brief descr iption or identification of the 
subsidy 
 
Richtlinie für Rettungs- und Umstrukturie rungsbeihilfen für KMU in Burgenland. 
 2. Period covered by the notification 
 
Aid scheme was notified in 2009 (N 670/08). 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
The objective of the aid scheme for the rescui ng and restructuring of SMEs in difficulty 
located in Burgenland.  The scheme is not sector specific.  The entities eligible for aid under the 
scheme are SMEs which qualify as such under the Co mmunity definition of SME1 and which have 
their centre of business to which aid shall be allocat ed in Burgenland.  Comp anies active in a market 
suffering from long-term structural over-capacity and newly created companies in the first three years 
from the start of their activity are not e ligible for aid under the present scheme. 
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inc luding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 
Authority: 
WIBAG (Wirtschaftsservice Burgenland AG) 
Technologiezentrum 
A-7000 Eisenstadt +43 2682 05 9010 – 210 
office@wibag.at 
 
Based on the "economic promotion act 1994 (Wirtschaftsförderungsgesetz 1994 – WiföG)" 
and a trust agreement between Land Burgenland a nd WiBAG, WiBAG is the authority which is 
responsible for the implementation and execution of Aid Schemes for Trade & Industrie and Tourism. 
 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
Guarantee, Soft loan, Direct grant, Risk capital. G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.1 
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  6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whe ther to producers, to exporters, or others;  
through what mechanism;  whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit;  if the latter, how 
determined) 
 
All sectors. 
 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible,  the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsid y information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation 
 
Genehmigungen 
Jahr Höhe 
2009 488.000,00 € 
2010 0,00 € 
 
Provisionen 
Jahr Höhe 
2009 2.574,74 € 
2010 6.136,88 € 
 
Haftungen schlagend 
Jahr Höhe 
2009 0,00 € 
2010 0,00 € 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
The scheme entered into force on 1 January 2 009 and will expire on  9 October 2009.   
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statis tics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption,  imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s) 
 
a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
b) for a previous representative year, which, wher e possible and meaningful, should be the latest 
year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the 
subsidy.  
 
40. Programme for business development in Vorarlberg 2007 - 2013  
1. Title of the subsidy pr ogramme, if relevant, or id entification of the subsidy 
 
Programme for business developmen t in Vorarlberg 2007 - 2013  
Wirtschaftsförderungsprogramm Vorarlberg 2007 - 2013 (XS148/2007;  X682/2009) 
 
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  2. Period covered by the notification.  The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year.  In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified 
 
Recent period is from 1.7.2007 to 30.6.2 008;  extended to 31.12.2013.   
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
Supporting SME's in Vorarlberg to ensure their competitiveness and to save workplaces. 
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inc luding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 
Based on Guidelines of the Regional Government of Vorarlberg. 
 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e. gr ant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
Subsidy. 
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whe ther to producers, to exporters, or others;  
through what mechanism;  whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit;  if the latter, how 
determined) 
 
SME's. 
 
7. Subsidy per unit or in cases where this is not  possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible,  the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsid y information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation 
 
2009 € 3,591 mio  2010 € 3,770 mio 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statis tics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption,  imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s) 
 
(a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, wher e possible and meaningful, should be the latest 
year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the 
subsidy. G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.1 
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  41. Subsidies for the construction of connecting railway lines;  infrastructure for railway 
haulage;  Gewährung von Beiträgen für di e Errichtung von Anschlußbahnen, (BKA 
V05;  NN 101/95;  N 515/95) 
1. Title of the subsidy pr ogramme, if relevant, or id entification of the subsidy 
 
Subsidies for the construction of connecting railw ay lines; infrastructure for railway haulage;  
Gewährung von Beiträgen für die Errichtung von Anschlußbahnen, (BKA V05;  NN 101/95;  
N 515/95).   
 
2. Period covered by the notification.  The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year.  In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified 
 
Recent period (unrestricted);  calendar year;  date of approval by the Commission 15.7.1996 
(permission of GD VII;  SG (96) D/6300). 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
Infrastructure of rail haulage. 
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inc luding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 
Based on Guidelines of the Regional Government of Vorarlberg. 
 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e. gr ant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
Subsidy.   
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whe ther to producers, to exporters, or others;  
through what mechanism;  whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit;  if the latter, how 
determined) 
 
Private companies. 
 7. Subsidy per unit or in cases where this is not  possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible,  the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsid y information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation 
 
2009   € 30.000,00 2010   € 394.559,75 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statis tics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption,  imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s). 
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  (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, wher e possible and meaningful, should be the latest 
year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the 
subsidy. 
 
42. Subsidies for intensified energetic use of bi omass, Richtlinien für die Gewährung von 
Zuschüssen in Zusammenhang mit der verstärkten Nutzung von Biomasse zu 
ergetischen Zwecken durch Biomasse- Nahwärmeprojekte (SA 32086 (2010/X) 
1. Title of the subsidy pr ogramme, if relevant, or id entification of the subsidy 
 
Subsidies for intensified energetic use of  biomass, Richtlinien für die Gewährung von 
Zuschüssen in Zusammenhang mit der verstärkten Nutzung von Biomasse zu ergetischen Zwecken 
durch Biomasse-Nahwärmeprojekte (SA 32086 (2010/X).  
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified 
 
1.7.2010 until 31.12.2013 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
Reduction of carbon dioxide-emissions. 
 4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inc luding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 
Based on Guidelines of the Regional Government of Vorarlberg. 
 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e. gr ant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
Subsidy. 
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whe ther to producers, to exporters, or others;  
through what mechanism;  whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit;  if the latter, how 
determined) 
 
Municipality;  cooperative house building society;  agriculture cooperation;  others who built 
and run biomass district heating systems.   
 
7. Subsidy per unit or in cases where this is not  possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible,  the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsid y information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation 
 
2009 € 0,-- 
2010 € 0,-- 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
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  9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statis tics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption,  imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s) 
 
(a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, wher e possible and meaningful, should be the latest 
year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the 
subsidy. 
 
43. Subsidies for intensified energetic use of bi omass, Richtlinien für die Gewährung von 
Zuschüssen in Zusammenhang mit der verstärkten Nutzung von Biomasse zu 
ergetischen Zwecken durch Biomasse- Nahwärmeprojekte (N 645/00) 
1. Title of the subsidy pr ogramme, if relevant, or id entification of the subsidy 
 
Subsidies for intensified energetic use of  biomass, Richtlinien für die Gewährung von 
Zuschüssen in Zusammenhang mit der verstärkten Nutzung von Biomasse zu ergetischen Zwecken 
durch Biomasse-Nahwärmeprojekte (N 645/00).   
 
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified 
 
Recent period is from 1.7.2005 to 30.6.2010. 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
Reduction of carbon dioxide-emissions. 
 4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inc luding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 
Based on Guidelines of the Regional Government of Vorarlberg. 
 5. Form of the subsidy (i.e. gr ant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
Subsidy.   
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whe ther to producers, to exporters, or others;  
through what mechanism;  whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit;  if the latter, how 
determined). 
 
Municipality;  cooperative house building society;  agriculture cooperation;  others who built 
and run biomass district heating systems. 
 
7. Subsidy per unit or in cases where this is not  possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible,  the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsid y information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation 
 
2009 € 1,41 Mio   2010 € 1,79 Mio  G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.1 
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  8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statis tics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption,  imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s) 
 
(a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, wher e possible and meaningful, should be the latest 
year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the 
subsidy. 
 
44. Grants für Research & Development, Vo rarlberger F&E-Projektförderung (ESA 93-
297;  BKA V01) 
1. Title of the subsidy pr ogramme, if relevant, or id entification of the subsidy 
 
Grants für Research & Development, Vorarl berger F&E-Projektförderung (ESA 93-297;  
BKA V01).   
 2. Period covered by the notification.  The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year.  In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified 
 
Recent period (unrestricted);  calendar year; date of approval by the Commission 2.3.1994.   
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
To create new products and processes. 
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inc luding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 
Based on Guidelines of the Regional Government of Vorarlberg. 
 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e. gr ant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
Grant.   
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whe ther to producers, to exporters, or others;  
through what mechanism;  whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit;  if the latter, how 
determined). 
 
Access is possible for any enterprise of the manufacturing or service sector.   
 7. Subsidy per unit or in cases where this is not  possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible,  the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsid y information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation 
 
2009 contributions:   € 0,566 mio / loans:  € 0,673 mio G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.1 
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  2010 contributions:  € 0,603 mio / loans:  € 0,694 mio 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statis tics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption,  imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s) 
 
(a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, wher e possible and meaningful, should be the latest 
year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the 
subsidy. 
 
45. Non-Commercial Broadcasting Fund EU/State aid decision N 73/2010 
1. Title of the subsidy pr ogramme, if relevant, or id entification of the subsidy 
 
Non-Commercial Broadcasting Fund EU/State aid decision N 73/2010 
 
2. Period covered by the notification.  The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year.  In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified 
 
2010. 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
The Fund is intended to promote the Austrian private broadcast business, the plurality of 
private in particular local and regional pr ogrammes and to support diverse and high-quality 
programmes that contribute to the promotion of Au strian culture, Austrian and European awareness 
and the information and education of the population.   
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inc luding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 
The Austrian Regulatory Authority for Br oadcasting and Telecommunications (RTR) 
administers the fund.  RTR is responsible for inv esting the funds and awarding grants for the purpose 
of promoting (non-commercial) private broadcasters.   
 
Legal provisions:  §§ 29, 31, 32 KommAustria Act.   
 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
Direct grant.    G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.1 
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  6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whe ther to producers, to exporters, or others;  
through what mechanism;  whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit;  if the latter, how 
determined) 
 
Private broadcasters are elig ible to apply for grants. 
 
The decisions on funding are made by the managing director of RTR with due attention to the 
legal provisions, the Guidelines for the allocation of funds and the comments of the review board, 
which consists of five members with years of experience in the broadcast business. 
 
Fluctuating amount;  depends on the applica tion and to what extent the requirements 
according to the Guidelines are met. 
 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible,  the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsid y information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation 
 
2010:  1 million EUR 
 8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
Duration:  from 01.07.2010 to 31.12.2014.   
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statis tics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption,  imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s) 
 
(a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, wher e possible and meaningful, should be the latest 
year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the 
subsidy. 
 
No data available.   
 46. Fund for Digitalisation EU/State aid decision N 622/2003 
1. Title of the subsidy pr ogramme, if relevant, or id entification of the subsidy 
 
Fund for Digitalisation 
EU/State aid decision N 622/2003 
 
2. Period covered by the notification.  The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year.  In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified 
 
2009 and 2010.   G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.1 
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  3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
The measure is set up to support the introduction of digital television transmission 
technologies and applications for broadcasting a nd to facilitate the switchover from analogue to 
digital television in Austria.  The measure is inte nded to renew and strengthen all platforms for the 
transmission of broadcasting signals.  The objectives  and bases of the Austrian Digitization Fund are 
derived from the intentions of the eEurope 2005 Acti on Plan, which aims to accelerate th e transition 
to digital television.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inc luding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 
The Austrian Regulatory Authority for Br oadcasting and Telecommunications (RTR) 
administers the fund.  RTR is responsible for inv esting the funds and awarding grants for the purpose 
of promoting digital transmission technologies and di gital applications based on European standards 
in connection with broadcasting programmes.   
 
Legal provisions:  §§ 21-25 KommAustria Act.   
 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
Direct grant. 
 
The scheme aims at supporting projects in five categories, as outlined in the Guidelines for 
grant allocation: 
 
I. Pilot projects and research activities regard ing the digital transmission of broadcasting 
II. Development of programs and innovative services III. Financial interventions in order to comfort the digital switchover 
IV. Financial incentives for consumers to switch to digital reception at an early stage 
V. Subsidies for low-income consumers purchasing terminal equipment  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whe ther to producers, to exporters, or others;  
through what mechanism;  whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit;  if the latter, how 
determined) 
 
The Guidelines for the allocation of funds fo resee specific requirements for each funding 
category.  Beneficiaries of the measures I and II w ill be, inter alia, broadcasters, network operators, 
equipment manufacturers, technology companies or ser vice providers but also research institutes.  
Grants under sub-measure III can only be awarded to  broadcasters as specified in the relevant 
Austrian legal framework.  Beneficiaries of s ub-measures I to III are citizens, legal entities or 
commercial-law partnerships whereas sub-measures IV  and V are targeted specifically at citizens. 
 
Funds will be allocated following the Guidelines for the allocation of funds via calls for 
proposals.  These calls will ask for the submission of projects in the specifi c areas addressed by the 
measure.  Grants will be awarded for innovative pr ojects which are in line w ith the objectives of the 
Fund.  Funding can only be awarded where a project would not be sustainable without a grant from 
the Fund.  
Fluctuating amount;  depends on the applica tion and to what extent the requirements 
according to the Guidelines are met.     G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.1 
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  7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible,  the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsid y information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation 
 
2009:  0.5 million EUR. 
2010:  0.5 million EUR. 
 8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
Date of inception:  1.7.2005. 
Duration:  no deadline fixed; examination in 2013. 
 9.  Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statis tics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption,  imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s) 
 
(a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, wher e possible and meaningful, should be the latest 
year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the 
subsidy. 
 
No data available. 
 
47. Television Fund EU/State aid decision N 348/2009 
1. Title of the subsidy pr ogramme, if relevant, or id entification of the subsidy 
 
Television Fund 
EU/State aid decision N 348/2009 
 
2. Period covered by the notification.  The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year.  In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified 
 
2009 and 2010.   
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
The Fund is intended to make a contribution to  improving the quality of television production 
and the capacity of the Austrian film industry, as well as reinforcing Austria as a media location and 
ensuring the diversity of the cultura l landscape.  In addition, the gran ts are also intended to contribute 
to the strengthening of the audiovisual sector in Europe.  
 4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inc luding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 
The Austrian Regulatory Authority for Br oadcasting and Telecommunications (RTR) 
administers the fund.  RTR is responsible for inv esting the funds and awarding grants for the purpose 
of promoting television productions.   G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.1 
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  Legal provisions:  §§ 26-28 KommAustria Act. 
 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
Direct grant.   
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whe ther to producers, to exporters, or others;  
through what mechanism;  whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit;  if the latter, how 
determined) 
 
Independent producers and pr oduction companies with the appropriate professional 
qualifications are eligible to apply for grants. 
 
The decisions on funding are made by the managing director of RTR with due attention to the 
objectives of the Fund and to the comments of the revi ew board, which consists of five members with 
years of experience in the film industry.  
 
Fluctuating amount;  depends on the applica tion and to what extent the requirements 
according to the Guidelines are met. 
 7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible,  the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsid y information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation 
 
2009:  13.5 million EUR. 
2010:  13.5 million EUR. 
 8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
Duration:  from 01.01.2009 to 30.06.2013. 
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statis tics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption,  imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s) 
 
(a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, wher e possible and meaningful, should be the latest 
year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the 
subsidy.   
 
No data available.   
 48. GEN-AU – Austrian Genome Research Programme 
1. Title of the subsidy pr ogramme, if relevant, or id entification of the subsidy 
 
GEN-AU – Austrian Genome Research Programme.   
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  2. Period covered by the notification.  The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year.  In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified 
 
1.1. 2009 to 31.12.2010 and 1.1.2010 to 31.12.2010. 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
Development of scientific excellence and tec hnology development in the area of genome 
research, promotion of health and wellbeing in humans, animals and plants and protection of the 
environment.    
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inc luding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 
The programme is based upon funding in the public interest, nationwide, based upon a 
decision of the former federal ministry of educa tion, science, and culture, and further cased upon legal 
regulations as follows: 
 
− Bundesverfassungsgesetz (BVG), BGBl. Nr. 215/1962. 
− Bundeshaushaltsgesetz (BHG), BGBl. Nr. 213/1986. 
− Bundesgesetz vom 1. Juli 1981 über die For schungsorganisation in  Österreich und über 
Änderungen des Forschungsförderungsgesetze s (Forschungsorganisationsgesetz - FOG), 
BGBl. Nr. 341/1981  
− Verordnung des Bundesministers für Finanzen über Allgemeine Rahmenrichtlinien für die 
Gewährung von Förderungen aus Bundesm itteln (ARR 2004), BGBl. II Nr. 51/2004. 
 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
The subsidy consists of non-refundable grants.  In the area of basic research, max. 100% of 
admissible costs are funded, in the area of industrial research max. 50% of admissible costs are funded.   
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whe ther to producers, to exporters, or others;  
through what mechanism;  whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit;  if the latter, how 
determined) 
 
The subsidy is provided to research universiti es, research organisations and companies 
conducting genome research in collaboration with  the latter, through bottom-up calls and an 
international evaluation procedure.  The grant is funded based upon project applications, evaluations 
thereof, admissible costs described and audited, and funds available.  
 7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible,  the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsid y information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.1 
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Total  
  Funds approved Funds transferred to 
grantees 
2002 € 8.515.000,00 € 9.290.000,00 
2003 € 8.120.581,36 € 8.005.298,61 
2004 € 7.548.083,87 € 6.781.702,62 2005 € 5.590.677,56 € 1.590.402,51 2006 € 11.963.979,68 € 14.559.375,55 2007 € 8.742.544 € 8.993.398 2008 € 5.838.591 € 5.599.074 2009 10.929.805 9.472.683 
2010 7.843.435 7.367.443 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
The programme was initiated in 2002 and l asts until 2010.  A number of Projects will 
continue to run until mid-2012, but afte r 2010 no new calls will be launched.  
 9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statis tics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, and exports of the subsidized product(s) or sector(s): 
consumption, imports 
 
No data on trade effects are available, as the major beneficiaries of the initiative are 
universities and research organisations.  Furthermore, this is due to the basic research nature of the 
subsidy and the long development times in this area  of technology (<14 years for drug development).  
It should also be emphasized that once a specific development is undertaken this research would not 
fall under the heading of genome research and ther efore be outside the scope of the initiative.  
 
(a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, wher e possible and meaningful, should be the latest 
year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the 
subsidy. 
 
49. Individual aid granted in favour of the non- profit association "Verein Kuratorium zur 
Errichtung der enioren-Wohnanlage Fortuna" (XS 57/03). 
1. Title of the subsidy pr ogramme, if relevant, or id entification of the subsidy 
 
Individual aid granted in favour of the non- profit association "Verein Kuratorium zur 
Errichtung der Senioren-Wohnanlage Fortuna" (XS 57/03).  G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.1 
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  2.  Period covered by the notification.  The peri od to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year.  In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified 
 
2009 and 2010. 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
Single aid for the construction of a senior citizen housing complex.   
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inc luding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 
Viennese City Council decision of 28th March 2003.   
 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
Interest-free loan. 
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whe ther to producers, to exporters, or others;  
through what mechanism;  whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit;  if the latter, how 
determined) 
 
Individual aid granted to the non-profit association "Kuratorium Fortuna zur Errichtung von 
Senioren-Wohnanlagen" in the form of an interest-free loan.   
 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible,  the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsid y information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation 
 
EUR 1,929.110,- 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
15 years – disbursement was effected on 14th May 2003. 
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statis tics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, and exports of the subsidized product(s) or sector(s): 
consumption, imports 
 
(a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, wher e possible and meaningful, should be the latest 
year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the 
subsidy. 
 
No data available.   G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.1 
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  50. Individual aid granted in favour of the non- profit association "Verein Kuratorium zur 
Errichtung der Senioren-Wo hnanlage Fortuna" (XS 129/07) 
1. Title of the subsidy pr ogramme, if relevant, or id entification of the subsidy 
 
Individual aid granted in favour of the non- profit association "Verein Kuratorium zur 
Errichtung der Senioren-Wohnanlage Fortuna" (XS 129/07). 
 
2. Period covered by the notification.  The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year.  In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified 
 
2009 and 2010.   
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
Single aid for the construction of a senior citizen housing complex.   
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inc luding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 
Viennese City Council decision of 29th March 2007.   
 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
Interest-free loan.   
 6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whe ther to producers, to exporters, or others;  
through what mechanism;  whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit;  if the latter, how 
determined) 
 
Individual aid granted to the non-profit association "Kuratorium Fortuna zur Errichtung von 
Senioren-Wohnanlagen" in the form of an interest-free loan.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible,  the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsid y information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation 
 
EUR 1,700.000,- 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
20 years – disbursement was effected on 7th May 2007.   
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to  the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, and exports of the subsidized product(s) or sector(s): 
consumption, imports 
 
(a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.1 
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  (b) for a previous representative year, which, wher e possible and meaningful, should be the latest 
year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the 
subsidy. 
 
No data available.   
 51. Framework directive for the Tyrolean Econ omic Promotion Progr amme – ad –hoc-
aid") (X968/2009). 
1. Title of the subsidy pr ogramme, if relevant, or id entification of the subsidy 
 
Title of the ad hoc case is "Rahmenrichtlinie für die Wirtschaftsförderung des Landes Tirol – 
Ad-hoc-Beihilfe" (eng:  "framework directive for the Tyrolean Economic Promotion Programme – ad –hoc-aid") (X968/2009). 
 
2. Period covered by the notification.  The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year.  In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified 
 
The ad hoc case "framework directive for th e Tyrolean Economic Promotion Programme – 
ad-hoc-aid" (X968/2009) is notified from December 15, 2009. 
 3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
Subsidy was approved for the construction of the outdoor and adventure park "Area 47". 
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inc luding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 
Subsidy programme was approved by the Tyrol ean Regional Government December 15, 2009 
and was administered by the Office of the Tyrolean Government Department of Economy and 
Labour.  The European Commission approved this  ad hoc case December 28, 2009 (X968/2009). 
 5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
Subsidy is granted up to the extent of € 660,000.00 in form of grant. 
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whe ther to producers, to exporters, or others;  
through what mechanism;  whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit;  if the latter, how 
determined) 
 
Ad hoc case applies to "Schuldnergemeinschaft Area 47 Errichtung GmbH und Area 47 
Betriebs GmbH". 
 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible,  the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsid y information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation 
 
In the year 2009 an amount of € 660,000.00 was granted with total investment costs of 
€ 13,200,000.00.   
 
In the year 2010 no subsidy was granted.   G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.1 
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  8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
No other time limits attached. 
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statis tics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption,  imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s) 
 
No statistical data available.   
 
(a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, wher e possible and meaningful, should be the latest 
year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the 
subsidy. 
 52. Hochpustertaler Bergbahnen, within the fram ework of the framework directive for the 
Tyrolean Economic Promotion Programme") (X228/2010) 
1. Title of the subsidy pr ogramme, if relevant, or id entification of the subsidy 
 
Title of the ad hoc case is "Einzelbeihilfe, Hochpustertaler Bergbahnen, im Rahmen der 
Rahmenrichtlinie für die Wirtschaftsförderung des Landes Tirol" (engl:  "Hochpustertaler 
Bergbahnen, within the framework of the framework directive for the Tyrolean Economic Promotion 
Programme") (X228/2010).  
2. Period covered by the notification.  The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year.  In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified 
 
The ad hoc case "Hochpustertaler Bergbahnen" (X228/2010) was notified July 5, 2010. 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
Subsidy was approved for infrastructural investments. 
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inc luding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 
Subsidy programme was approved by the Tyro lean Governor February 18, 2010 and was 
administered by the Office of the Tyrolean G overnment Department of Economy and Labour.  The 
European Commission approved this ad  hoc case July 5, 2010 (X288/2010). 
 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
Subsidy is granted up to the extent of 10% (max. € 800,000.00) of the eligible costs in form of 
grant.  G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.1 
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  6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whe ther to producers, to exporters, or others;  
through what mechanism;  whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit;  if the latter, how 
determined) 
 
Ad hoc case applies to "Hochpustertaler Ber gbahnen Nfg. Gesellschaft mbH & Co KG".   
 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible,  the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsid y information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation 
 
In the year 2009 no subsidy was granted. 
In the year 2010 an amount of € 800,000.00 was granted with total investment costs of 
€ 8,125.820,73.  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
No other time limits attached.   
 9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statis tics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption,  imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s) 
 
No statistical data available. 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, wher e possible and meaningful, should be the latest 
year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the 
subsidy. 
 
53. Tyrolean Economic Promotion Programme – Impulse Package") (X225/2009) 
1. Title of the subsidy pr ogramme, if relevant, or id entification of the subsidy 
 
Title of the subsidy programme is "Impulspaket  Tirol" (engl:  "Tyrolean Economic Promotion 
Programme – Impulse Package") (X225/2009). 
 
2. Period covered by the notification.  The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year.  In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified 
 
Subsidy programme "Tyrolean Economic Promotion Programme – Impulse Package" 
(X225/2009) is notified from February  9, 2009 to June 30, 2014.   
 3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
The Tyrolean Regional Government supports the financing of measures to stimulate regional 
economy by providing grants.  Aid is granted fo r establishment and development of enterprises. 
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  4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inc luding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 
Subsidy programme was approved by the Tyrol ean Regional Government April 28, 2009 and 
is administered by the Office of the Tyrolean G overnment Department of Economy and Labour.  The 
European Commission registered this subsid y programme February 17, 2009 (X225/2009). 
 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
This subsidy is granted up to the extent of 10% of the eligible costs in form of grant.   
 6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whe ther to producers, to exporters, or others;  
through what mechanism;  whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit;  if the latter, how 
determined) 
 
Subsidy is provided to producers and in some special cases to tourism industry through an 
application mechanism with a pre-determined amount per project.  Beneficiaries are SMEs 
(X225/2009) and large enterprises in re gions eligible for regional aid. 
 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible,  the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsid y information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation 
 
Subsidy per unit / per project is limited to a 10% maximum. 
 
In the year 2009 an amount of € 7,038,168.07 was granted for 20 projects with total 
investment costs of € 120,160,054.40.  
In the year 2010 an amount of € 3,097,242.50 was granted for 22 projects with total 
investment costs of € 80,618,747.75.  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
Period of validity of the subsidy is from May 1, 2009 to June 30, 2014.   
 9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statis tics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption,  imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s) 
 
No statistical data available. 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, wher e possible and meaningful, should be the latest 
year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding he last major change in the 
subsidy. 
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  54. Infrastructure development in Tyrol/Invest ments in plants producing heat from 
biomass" (N514/2006). 
1. Title of the subsidy pr ogramme, if relevant, or id entification of the subsidy 
 
Title of the subsidy programme is "Infrastruct ure development in Tyrol/Investments in plants 
producing heat from biomass" (N514/2006). 
 
2. Period covered by the notification.  The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year.  In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified 
 
Subsidy programme "Tyrolean Infrastructure Promotion Programme – Biomass Local 
Heating Systems" (N514/2006) is notified from January 1, 2007 to February 28, 2009. 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
The Tyrolean Regional Government wanted to promote an increase of the use of renewable 
energy.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inc luding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 
Subsidy programme was approved by the Tyrol ean Regional Government July 11, 2006 and 
was administered by the Office of the Tyrolean  Government Department  of Economy and Labour.  
The European Commission approved this subsidy programme December 27, 2006 (N514/2006). 
 5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
This subsidy is granted up to the extent of 40%  of the eligible costs in form of grant. 
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whe ther to producers, to exporters, or others;  
through what mechanism;  whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit;  if the latter, how 
determined) 
 
Subsidy was provided to enterprises, comm unities, associations of communities and 
enterprises in agriculture and forestry through an  application mechanism with a pre-determined 
amount per project. 
 7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible,  the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsid y information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation 
 
Subsidy per unit / per project is limited to a 40% maximum. 
In the year 2009 no subsidies were granted. 
In the year 2010 no subsidies were granted. 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
Period of validity of the subsidy was from January 1, 2007 to February 28, 2009. 
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  9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statis tics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption,  imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s) 
 
No statistical data available.   
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, wher e possible and meaningful, should be the latest 
year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the 
subsidy. 
 
55. Tyrolean Infrastructure Promotion Progr amme – Biomass Local Heating Systems 
1. Title of the subsidy pr ogramme, if relevant, or id entification of the subsidy 
 
Title of the subsidy programme is "Biomasse – Nahwärme" (engl:  "Tyrolean Infrastructure 
Promotion Programme – Biomass Local Heating Systems") (X357/2009). 
 
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified 
 
Subsidy programme "Tyrolean Infrastructure Promotion Programme – Biomass Local 
Heating Systems" (X357/2009) is notified from March 1, 2009 to June 30, 2014. 
 3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
The Tyrolean Regional Government wants to pr omote an increase of the use of renewable 
energy. 
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inc luding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 
Subsidy programme was approved by the Ty rolean Regional Government March 10, 2009 
and is administered by the Office of the Tyrol ean Government Department of Economy and Labour.  
The European Commission approved this subs idy programme March 20, 2009 (X357/2009). 
 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
This subsidy is granted up to the extent of 40% of the eligible costs in form of grant, in case 
of co-financing of the federal government. 
 6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whe ther to producers, to exporters, or others;  
through what mechanism;  whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit;  if the latter, how 
determined) 
 
Subsidy was provided to enterprises, comm unities, associations of communities and 
enterprises in agriculture and forestry through an  application mechanism with a pre-determined 
amount per project.   G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.1 
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  7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible,  the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation 
 
Subsidy per unit / per project is limited to a 40% maximum. 
 
In the year 2009 an amount of € 1,383,444.00 w as granted for 5 projects with total investment 
costs of € 20,422,525.00. 
In the year 2010 an amount of € 2,117,719.00 w as granted for 5 projects with total investment 
costs of € 18,867,665.00.  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
Period of validity of the subsidy is from March 1, 2009 to June 30, 2014.   
 9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statis tics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption,  imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s) 
 
No statistical data available. 
 
(a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, wher e possible and meaningful, should be the latest 
year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the 
subsidy. 
 
56. Tyrolean Infrastructure Promotion Progr amme – Infrastructural Advancements in 
Small and Midget Ski-Regions 
1. Title of the subsidy pr ogramme, if relevant, or id entification of the subsidy 
 
Title of the subsidy programme is "Verbesser ung von Infrastrukturangeboten in Klein- und 
Kleinstschigebieten" (engl:  "Tyrolean Infrast ructure Promotion Programme – Infrastructural 
Advancements in Small and Mi dget Ski-Regions") (X226/2009).  
 2. Period covered by the notification.  The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year.  In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified 
 
Subsidy programme "Tyrolean Infrastructur e Promotion Programme – Infrastructural 
Advancements in Small and Midge t Ski-Regions" (X226/2009) is notified from February 9, 2009 to 
June 30, 2014. 
 3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
The Tyrolean Regional Government supports the advancement of small and midget ski-
regions, in the context of communal and regional progress. 
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  4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inc luding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 
Subsidy programme was approved by the Tyrol ean Regional Government December 09, 2008 
and is administered by the Office of the Tyrol ean Government Department of Economy and Labour.  
The European Commission approved this subs idy programme February 17, 2009 (X226/2009). 
 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
This subsidy is granted up to the extent of 20%  of the eligible costs in form of grant. 
 6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whe ther to producers, to exporters, or others;  
through what mechanism;  whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit;  if the latter, how 
determined) 
 
Subsidy was provided to comm unities, associations of communities, tourism associations, 
associations and SMEs through an application mech anism with a pre-determined amount per project. 
 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible,  the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsid y information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation 
 
Subsidy per unit / per project is limited to a 20% maximum. 
In the year 2009 no subsidies were granted. 
In the year 2010 no subsidies were granted. 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
Period of validity of the subsidy is from January 1, 2009 to June 30, 2014. 
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statis tics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption,  imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s) 
 
No statistical data available. 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, wher e possible and meaningful, should be the latest 
year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the 
subsidy. 
 
57. UFI 2009 / 2010 
Adopted by the Committee on 21 July 1995 
 
1. Title of the subsidy progra mme, if relevant, or brief descr iption or identification of the 
subsidy 
 
Guidelines on Aid to national industry for environmental protection measures.  G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.1 
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  2. Period covered by the notification 
 
Set into force on 2.4.2002 the Guidelines (notified:  6.11.2001;  N 714/96;  N418/2007;)  Date of expire:  30.9.2009. 
 
New guidelines:  X814/09. 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
Support of environmental protection measures (all branches). 
 4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inc luding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 
Authority in charge of granting the subsidy: Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, 
Environment and Water Management; legal bac kground: Law on Federal Aid for Environmental 
Protection 1993, Federal Sheet Edition No. 1 85/93 (last amendment Federal Law Sheet I. 
No. 78/2008); Guidelines on the Aid to industry for environmental protection measures 
 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
Grants for investment.   
 6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whe ther to producers, to exporters, or others;  
through what mechanism;  whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit;  if the latter, how 
determined) 
 
Subsidies are provided especially to enterprises for environmental protection measures with 
respect to the environmental benefit. 
 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible,  the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsid y information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation 
 
Subsidy per unit:  up to 35 % of the environmenta lly relevant volume of investment;  average 
subsidy of 2009:  18 % of the environmentally re levant volume of investment average subsidy of 
2010:  15 % of the environmentally relevant volume of investment; 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
Set into force on 2.4.2002 the Guidelines were fo r an unlimited period (notified:  6.11.2001;  
N 714/96;  N418/2007;  Date of expire: 30.9.2009 
 
New guidelines X814/09. 
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statis tics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption,  imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s) 
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  (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
(b) for a previous representative year, which, wher e possible and meaningful, should be the latest 
year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the 
subsidy.  
 
Not available. 
 
58. BAM 2009 / 2010 
Adopted by the Committee on 21 July 1995  
 
1.  Title of the subsidy progra mme, if relevant, or brief descr iption or identification of the 
subsidy 
 
Guidelines on Aid for waste water manageme nt in industrial enterprises (U 2.2.) 
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
2009: 
Guidelines were set into force reactive afte r notification on 1.1.2002 (notified:  DG 
Environment 23.9.2002, N811/2001 and DG Agriculture 7.7.2003, N 803/2002).   
2010: 
New Guidelines were set into force on 15.10.2010 – X401/2010 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
Support of waste water management measures.   
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inc luding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 
Authority in charge of granting the subsidy:  Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, 
Environment and Water Management;  legal bac kground:  Law on Federal Aid for Environmental 
Protection 1993, Federal Sheet Edition No. 1 85/93 (last amendment Federal Law Sheet I. 
No.78/2008);  Guidelines "Waste Water Ma nagement in industrial enterprises". 
 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
Grants for investment.   
 6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whe ther to producers, to exporters, or others;  
through what mechanism;  whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit;  if the latter, how 
determined) 
 
Subsidies are provided to enterprises for wast e water management measures with respect to 
the environmental benefit.    G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.1 
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  7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible,  the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsid y information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation 
 
Up to 35% of the environmentally relevant vol ume of investment average subsidy of 2009:  
25,4% of the environmentally relevant volume of investment; 
Average subsidy of 2010:  25% of the envi ronmentally relevant volume of investment. 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
2009: 
Guidelines were set into force reactive af ter notification on 1.1.2002 (notified:  
DG Environment 23.9.2002, N811/2001 and DG Agriculture 7.7.2003, N 803/2002).  
 
2010: New Guidelines were set into force on 15.10.2010 – X401/2010. 
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statis tics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption,  imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s) 
 
(a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
(b) for a previous representative year, which, wher e possible and meaningful, should be the latest 
year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the 
subsidy.  
 
Not available.   
 59. ALTLASTEN 2009 / 2010 
Adopted by the Committee on 21 July 1995 
 
1. Title of the subsidy progra mme, if relevant, or brief descr iption or identification of the 
subsidy 
 
Guidelines on Aid for the management  of abandoned polluted sites (U.3.) 
 2. Period covered by the notification 
 
Guidelines were set into force (retrospectivel y) on 01.01.2002 (after being notified on 
31.5.2002, N 9/2002) 
 
New guidelines were set into force on 01.02.2009 – N 383/20083.   
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
Support rehabilitation of contaminated sites. 
 G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.1 
Page 90 
 
 
  4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inc luding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 
Authority in charge of granting the subsidy:  Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, 
Environment and Water Management;  legal bac kground:  Law on Federal Aid for Environmental 
Protection 1993, Federal Sheet Edition No. 1 85/93 (last amendment Federal Law Sheet I. 
No. 78/2008);  Guidelines on the Aid to industry for environmental protection measures.  
 5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
Grants for investment.   
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whe ther to producers, to exporters, or others;  
through what mechanism;  whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit;  if the latter, how 
determined) 
 
Subsidies are provided to enterprises and to local authorities for the management of 
abandoned polluted sites. Priority is given to tho se contaminated sites which are registered in the 
national register of contaminated sites. 
 7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible,  the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsid y information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation 
 
Subsidy per unit:  55% up to 95% of the rehabilitation costs 
Average subsidy of 2009:  87,0% of the rehabilitation costs 
Average subsidy of 2010:  86,6% of the rehabilitation cost 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
Guidelines were set into force (retrospectivel y) on 01.01.2002 (after being notified on 
31.5.2002, N 9/2002). 
New guidelines were set into force on 01.02.2009 – N 383/2008. 
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statis tics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption,  imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s) 
 
(a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
(b) for a previous representative year, which, wher e possible and meaningful, should be the latest 
year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the 
subsidy.  
 
Not available. 
 60. WRRL 2009 / 2010 - Guidelines on Aid for ecological measures under the water 
framework directive for enterprises 
Adopted by the Committee on 21 July 1995  G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.1 
 Page 91 
 
 
  1. Title of the subsidy progra mme, if relevant, or brief descr iption or identification of the 
subsidy 
 
Guidelines on Aid for ecological measures under the water framework directive for 
enterprises. 
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
2009/2010.   
 Guidelines were set into force reactive after notification on 01.01.2009. 
 3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
Support of ecological measures under the water framework directive. 
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inc luding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 
Authority in charge of granting the subsidy:  Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, 
Environment and Water Management;  legal bac kground:  Law on Federal Aid for Environmental 
Protection 1993, Federal Sheet Edition No. 1 85/93 (last amendment Federal Law Sheet I. 
No.78/2008);  Guidelines " Ecological measures under the water fr amework directive for enterprises .  
 5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
Grants for investment.   
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whe ther to producers, to exporters, or others;  
through what mechanism;  whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit;  if the latter, how 
determined) 
 
Subsidies are provided to enterprises for ecological measures under the water framework 
directive  with respect to the environmental benefit. 
 7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible,  the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsid y information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation 
 
Up to 30% of the environmentally relevant vol ume of investment average subsidy of 2009:  
22,5% of the environmentally relevant volume of i nvestment;  average subsidy of 2010:  27,3% of the 
environmentally relevant volume of investment. 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
2009/2010.   
 Guidelines were set into force reactive afte r notification on 01.01.2009 until 31.12.2013. G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.1 
Page 92 
 
 
  9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statis tics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption,  imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s)  
 
(a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
(b) for a previous representative year, which, wher e possible and meaningful, should be the latest 
year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the 
subsidy.  
 
Not available. 
 
61. Guidelines of the Styrian Economic Promotion Agency, 2009-2010 
1. Title of the subsidy progra mme, if relevant, or brief descr iption or identification of the 
subsidy 
 
 Guidelines of the Styrian Economic Promotion Agency.   
 
2. Period covered by the notification.  The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year.  In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified 
 
2009 and 2010.   
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
 The main objective is to support entrepreneurs and enterprises. 
 4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inc luding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 
 Steirisches Wirtschaftsförderungsgesetz 2001 (LGBl. 14/2002, i.d.F. 32/2009). 
 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
  Grant, guarantee.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whe ther to producers, to exporters, or others;  
through what mechanism;  whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit;  if the latter, how 
determined) 
 
 Primarily to enterprises in the manufacturing or services sector.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible,  the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsid y information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation 
 
2009:  regional budget:    EUR 29.728.986,- 
      ERDF / EAFRD-funds:  EUR 14.959.351,- 
  G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.1 
 Page 93 
 
 
   2010: regional budget:   EUR 40.730.893,- 
      ERDF / EAFRD -funds:  EUR 18.899.561,- 
 8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
 01.01.2007 to 31.12.2013 
 9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the  notifying Member.  To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production,  consumpti on, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s) 
 
(a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, wher e possible and meaningful, should be the latest 
year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the 
subsidy.   
 
 Statistical data is available under http://www.wibis-steiermark.at  
 
62. Revised version of the venture capital progr am provided by the province of Styria 2009-
2010 
1. Title of the subsidy progra mme, if relevant, or brief descr iption or identification of the 
subsidy 
 
 Revised version of the venture capital program provided by the province of Styria. 
 
2. Period covered by the notification.  The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year 
 
In the latter case, the start and end dates of the fiscal year should be specified. 2009 and 2010. 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
The main objective is to support small enterpri ses (less than 10 employees) in the early stage 
phase (foundation must be less than 3 years ago) by providing them with risk capital.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inc luding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 
Decision of the regional government:  "Beschluss  der Steiermärkischen Landesregierung GZ 
FA14C 17-33/02-77".   
 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
 Risk capital.   G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.1 
Page 94 
 
 
  6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whe ther to producers, to exporters, or others;  
through what mechanism;  whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit;  if the latter, how 
determined) 
 
Risk Capital can be provided to innovative small enterprises in the early stage phase 
(foundation must be less than 3 years ago) in the manufacturing or services sector. 
 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible,  the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsid y information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation 
 
Year 2009 2010 
Number of Units 0 0 
Amount/unit € 0,00 € 0,00 
 
 Budget for the whole duration of the programme (2007-2013):  TEUR 900.   
 8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
 08.10.2007 – 31.12.2013 
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statis tics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption,  imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s) 
 
(a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, wher e possible and meaningful, should be the latest 
year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the 
subsidy.   
 
 Statistical data is availabl e on the following web pages: 
http://www.avco.at/upload/medialibrary /PM_Facts_and_Figures_2008_Zahlen.pdf  
http://www.avco.at/AVCO.aspx?target=21865  
http://www.wibis-steiermark.at  
 
63. Lower Austrian Water Management Fund Aid Guidelines 2009 - Water Ecology for 
Enterprises in Competition  
1. Title of the subsidy pr ogramme, if relevant, or id entification of the subsidy 
 
Lower Austrian Water Management Fund  Aid Guidelines 2009 - Water Ecology for 
Enterprises in Competition.  G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.1 
 Page 95 
 
 
  2. Period covered by the notification.  The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year.  In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified 
 
2009 and 2010.   
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
The aim is the assistance to measures improvi ng the ecological status of water sources by 
reducing the hydro morphological burden thus reachi ng the environmental goals for surface water.    
 4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inc luding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 
Aid provider is the Lower Austrian Water Manage ment Fund.  The legal basis for the Fund is 
the Lower Austrian Water Management Fund Act, Regional Gazette1300 as amended, and the 
pertinent Decision by the Lower Austrian Water Management Fund.    
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
Non-repayable cash grants for investments.   
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whe ther to producers, to exporters, or others;  
through what mechanism;  whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit;  if the latter, how 
determined) 
 
For enterprises in competition whose facilities cau se hydro morphological burden to rivers, in 
as much they are eligible under the General Block ExemptionRegulation.    
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible,  the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsid y information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation 
 
In 2009 no subsidy commitments were made. 
In 2010 total subsidies of € 164.018,- were co mmitted in favour of a total investment volume 
of €1.668.018,-.   
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
From 19 May until 31 December 2013.   
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statis tics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption,  imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s) 
 
(a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, wher e possible and meaningful, should be the latest 
year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the 
subsidy. G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.1 
Page 96 
 
 
  It is assumed that the scheme designed for en abling investment in environmental protection 
has got only minimal effects on the international trade. 
 
Report according to Art. 25.2 WTO-SCM-Abkommen; 
Period:  2009 and 2010 
 64. Sonderrichtlinien – Innovationsförderp rogramm Kombinierter Güterverkehr 
1. Title of the subsidy progra mme, if relevant, or brief descr iption or identification of the 
subsidy 
 
Sonderrichtlinien – Innovationsförderprogramm Kombinierter Güterverkehr.   
 2. Period covered by the notification.  The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year.  In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified 
 
2009 and 2010.   
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
Strengthening the increase and innova tion of combined transport.   
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inc luding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 
Federal Ministry of Transport, Innovation and Technology. Notification by the European Commission under N 415/2008. 
 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
Grants.   
 6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whe ther to producers, to exporters, or others;  
through what mechanism;  whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit;  if the latter, how 
determined) 
 
Addresses transport and logistic enterprises settled in Austria. Mechanism:  open call for proposals with 3 evaluations yearly. 
Fluctuating amounts determined by amount a nd kind of transported goods, innovation and 
economic criteria.    
Mechanisms: 
• Open calls for proposal; 
• Evaluation of proposals by national experts; 
 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible,  the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsid y information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation 
  
Amount of subsidy approved:    G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.1 
 Page 97 
 
 
  2009:  €2.978.000,- 
2010:  €2.890.000,-  
 
Amount of subsidy paid:  
2009:  €2.464.000,- 
2010:  €2.560.000,-  
 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
 Project period:  2 years.    65. §51a Arbeitsmarktförderungsgesetz (AMFG) , "Labour Market Promotion Act 1969", 
94-058 (AS), Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Labour, BMWA 
1. Title of the subsidy progra mme, if relevant, or brief descr iption or identification of the 
subsidy 
 
§51a Arbeitsmarktförderungsgesetz (AMFG), "Lab our Market Promotion Act 1969", 94-058 
(AS), Federal Ministry for Ec onomic Affairs and Labour, BMWA. 
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
2007-2013. 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
Measures to support the labour market.   
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inc luding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 
Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Labour, Labour Market Promotion Act 1969;  94-
058 (AS).   
 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
Grants, loans, guarantees. 
 6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whe ther to producers, to exporters, or others;  
through what mechanism;  whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit;  if the latter, how 
determined) 
 
The subsidy is provided to producers and "flag sh ip"- enterprises in tourism;  individual.   
 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible,  the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsid y information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation 
 
Budget for 2010:  €65 Mio.  (§§ 27a, 35a and 51a AMFG ). 
 G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.1 
Page 98 
 
 
  8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
2007-2013.  
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statis tics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption,  imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s) 
 
(a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
(b) for a previous representative year, which, wher e possible and meaningful, should be the latest 
year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the 
subsidy.  
 
Not available.   
 66. § 27a Arbeitsmarktförderungsgesetz (AMFG) , Labour Market Promotion Act 1969", 
93-358 (AS), Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Labour, BMWA 
1. Title of the subsidy progra mme, if relevant, or brief descr iption or identification of the 
subsidy 
 
§ 27a Arbeitsmarktförderungsgesetz (AMFG), Labour Market Promotion Act 1969", 93-358 
(AS), Federal Ministry for Ec onomic Affairs and Labour, BMWA. 
 2. Period covered by the notification 
 
2009. 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
Measures to support the labour market. 
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inc luding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 
Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Labour, Labour Market Promotion Act 1969;  93-
358 (AS). 
 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
Grants, loans, guarantees. 
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whe ther to producers, to exporters, or others;  
through what mechanism;  whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit;  if the latter, how 
determined) 
 
The subsidy is provided to producers;  individual.  G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.1 
 Page 99 
 
 
  7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible,  the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation 
 
Budget for 2010:  € 65 Mio.  (§§ 27a, 35a and 51a AMFG ). 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
1994 – unlimited.   
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statis tics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption,  imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s) 
 
(a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
(b) for a previous representative year, which, wher e possible and meaningful, should be the latest 
year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the 
subsidy.  
 
Not available. 
 
67. § 35a Arbeitsmarktförderungsgesetz (AMFG) , "Labour Market Pr omotion Act 1969", 
93-358 (AS), Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Labour, BMWA  
1. Title of the subsidy progra mme, if relevant, or brief descr iption or identification of the 
subsidy 
 
§ 35a Arbeitsmarktförderungsgesetz (AMFG), "L abour Market Promotion Act 1969", 93-358 
(AS), Federal Ministry for Ec onomic Affairs and Labour, BMWA. 
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
2009.   
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
Measures to support the labour market.   
 4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inc luding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 
Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Labour, Labour Market Promotion Act 1969;  93-
358 (AS).    
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
Grants, loans, guarantees. 
 G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.1 
Page 100 
 
 
  6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whe ther to producers, to exporters, or others;  
through what mechanism;  whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit;  if the latter, how 
determined) 
 
The subsidy is provided to producers;  individual.   
 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible,  the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsid y information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation 
 
Budget for 2010:  €65 Mio.  (§§ 27a, 35a and 51a AMFG ).   
 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
1994 – unlimited.   
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statis tics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption,  imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s) 
 
(a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
(b) for a previous representative year, which, wher e possible and meaningful, should be the latest 
year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the 
subsidy 
 
Not available.   
 
68. Jungunternehmer- und Innovationsförderung  für KMU – Haftungsübernahmen, X153 
(former XS 45/2007) and N 160/2007 
1. Title of the subsidy progra mme, if relevant, or brief descr iption or identification of the 
subsidy 
 
 Jungunternehmer- und Innovationsförderung fü r KMU – Haftungsübernahmen, X153 (former 
XS 45/2007) and N 160/2007.  
2. Period covered by the notification.  The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year.  In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified 
 
2009 and 2010.   
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
 Promotion of Young Entrepreneurs and SME (small and medium sized companies).    G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.1 
 Page 101 
 
 
  4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inc luding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 
 Law on SME-Promotion. 
 Guidelines by the Ministry for Economic Affairs and Labour. 
 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
 Guarantee.   
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (w hether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined) 
 
Beneficiaries may be small and medium sized companies/SME (EU-definition) of all sectors 
excluding tourism;  mechanism of granting the subsid ies:  application via an intermediary bank;  
guarantee is granted as a percentage of the proj ect costs (depending on the quality of the project 
related to the criteria given in the guide lines on Jungunternehmer- und Innovationsförderung für 
KMU – Haftungsübernahmen). 
 7.  Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible,  the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsid y information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation 
 
 Average amount of guarantee per unit:  € 210,000.-- 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
January 1, 2007 till December 31, 2013. 
 
9. Statistical data 
 
 No data available.   
 
69. Inlandsrichtlinien, Garantieübernahmen nach  § 1 Garantiegesetz, X506/2009, X27/2010 
(since.2009, former Garantien nach § 1 Garantiegesetz, ESA 93-272) 
1. Title of the subsidy progra mme, if relevant, or brief descr iption or identification of the 
subsidy 
 
Inlandsrichtlinien, Garantieübernahmen nach § 1 Garantiegesetz, X506/2009, X27/2010 
(since.2009, former Garantien nach § 1 Garantiegesetz, ESA 93-272). 
 
2. Period covered by the notification.  The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year.  In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified 
 
2009 and 2010.   G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.1 
Page 102 
 
 
  3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
Support of project financing by taking over part of the financial risk (Regional, SME, R&D&I 
as well as environmental aid). 
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inc luding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 
Austria Wirtschaftsservice GmbH (aws), establis hed and owned by the Republic of Austria, 
Guarantee Act 1977,  as amended, state aid framework of EC and national guidelines 
(Inlandsrichtlinien, Garantieübernahme n nach § 1 Garantiegesetz).   
 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
Guarantee.   
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whe ther to producers, to exporters, or others;  
through what mechanism;  whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit;  if the latter, how 
determined) 
 
Beneficiaries may be all kind of companies, mech anism of granting:  investment financing on 
the basis of the examination of e xpected future development.   
 7.  Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible,  the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsid y information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation 
 
Average amount of guarantee:  € 1,700,000.- 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
January 1, 2009 till December 31, 2013.   
 
9. Statistical data 
 
Not available.   
 
70. nternationalisierungsrichtlinien,Garantie übernahmen nach § 11 Garantiegesetz, 
X116/2010 (since 3.2.2010, formerly Garant ien des Ost-West-Fonds basierend auf § 11 
Garantiegesetz, ESA 93-274) 
1. Title of the subsidy progra mme, if relevant, or brief descr iption or identification of the 
subsidy 
 
Internationalisierungsrichtlinie n, Garantieübernahmen nach § 11 Garantiegesetz, X116/2010 
(since 3.2.2010, formerly Garantien des Ost-West -Fonds basierend auf § 11 Garantiegesetz, ESA 93-
274).  G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.1 
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  2. Period covered by the notification.  The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year.  In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified 
 
2009 and 2010. 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
Support of project financing by taking over part of the financial risk (SME-aid for direct 
investment).   
 4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inc luding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 
Austria Wirtschaftsservice GmbH (aws), establis hed and owned by the Republic of Austria, 
Guarantee Act 1977, as amended, state aid framework of EC and national guidelines 
(Internationalisierungsrichtlinien).    
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
Guarantee.   
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whe ther to producers, to exporters, or others;  
through what mechanism;  whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit;  if the latter, how 
determined) 
 
Beneficiaries may be all kind of companies, mech anism of granting:  investment financing on 
the basis of the examination of e xpected future development.   
 
7.  Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible,  the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsid y information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation 
 
Average amount of guarantee: € 814.000.- 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
January 1, 2009 till December 31, 2013.   
 
9. Statistical data 
 
Not available.   G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.1 
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  71. Richtlinie zur Förderung von Gründung und Aufbau junger innovativer technologie-
orientierter Unternehmen (JITU), N 512/2006 Modul:  Seedfinancing, Management auf 
Zeit 
1. Title of the subsidy progra mme, if relevant, or brief descr iption or identification of the 
subsidy 
 
Richtlinie zur Förderung von Gründung und Aufbau junger innovativer technologie-
orientierter Unternehmen (JITU), N 512/2006Modul:  Seedfinancing, Management auf Zeit.   
 
2. Period covered by the notification.  The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year.  In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified 
 
2009 and 2010.   
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
Support to rapidly growing innovative start-ups and high-tech companies (gazelles).   
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inc luding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 
Law on Research & Technology.   
Guidelines by the Ministry for Economic Affairs and Labour and Ministry for Transport, 
Innovation and Technology.   
 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
Grants and repayable grants.   
 6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whe ther to producers, to exporters, or others;  
through what mechanism;  whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit;  if the latter, how 
determined) 
 
Beneficiaries may be start-ups or young high-t ech companies;  mech anism of granting:  
application via company or founders themselves, d ecision on the provision of aid by an independent 
international commission (depending on the outcomes of the evaluation of the project and its financial 
needs);  payment according to committed milestones.  
7.  Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible,  the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsid y information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation 
 
Average subsidy per unit:  EUR 728,000.- 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
June 1, 2007 till June 30, 2013.    G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.1 
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  9. Statistical data 
 
 No data available.  72. Pro TRANS - Programme for the Promotion of product identification strategies 
(Produktfindungsstrategien) and Technology Transfer 
1. Title of the subsidy progra mme, if relevant, or brief descr iption or identification of the 
subsidy 
 
Richtlinie zur Förderung der wirtschaftlich-technischen Forschung und 
Technologieentwicklung (FTE), N 486/2007, Pro TRANS - Programme for the Promotion of product 
identification strategies (Produktfindungsstrategien) and Technology Transfer.  
2. Period covered by the notification.  The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year.  In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified 
 
2009 and 2010. 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
− Strengthening innovative capacities of comp anies (SME) through technology transfer. 
− Optimization of product identification strategies of SME. 
− Stimulation of R&D and cooperation an d better use of external sources. 
  ProTRANS supports concrete technology R&D-  and transfer projects of individual SMEs 
targeted on the efficient use of outside resour ces (universities, non-university research institutions, 
polytechnic colleges) by these SME.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inc luding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 
FTE-guidelines Nr. N 486/2007 and additional the "Programmdokument  ProTRANS" from 
January 2008;  covered by the framework for State aid for R&D&I.   
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
Grants.   
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whe ther to producers, to exporters, or others;  
through what mechanism;  whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit;  if the latter, how 
determined) 
 
 Applications can be submitted only by SME's.  
 The programme-line ProTRANS will be carried out by the AWS - Austria Wirtschaftsservice GmbH. and is organised as an open call (until 31.12.2013).  
 The criteria for the projects to be funded are listed in the "Programmdokument". 
The Minister of Economy, Family and Youth has established an evaluation board, with a 
minimum of 2 members from the aws und one member from the ministry of Economy, Family 
and Youth, all entitled to vote.   G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.1 
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   The final decision on the projects to be funded is made by the AWS, authorized by the 
Minister of Economy, Family and Youth.  
 ProTRANS-projects will be realized in two phases:  the phase of Definition and the phase of 
Implementation.  
 The fluctuating amount per project: 
 For the phase of Definition a maximum of 50% of eligible costs, a maximum of EUR 50.000,- 
for the phase of Implementation a maximum of 35% of eligible costs. 
 Total (phase of Definition and phase of Impl ementation) a maximum of EUR 300.000,- and a 
minimum of EUR 40.000,-. 
 
7.  Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible,  the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsid y information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation 
 
Average subsidy per unit:  EUR 62.000.-- 
 8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
 ProTRANS:  1.1.2008-31.12.2013.   
 
9. Statistical data 
 
 No data available.   
 73. Filmstandort Österreich, N 96/2010 
1. Title of the subsidy progra mme, if relevant, or brief descr iption or identification of the 
subsidy 
 
 Filmstandort Österreich, N 96/2010. 
 2. Period covered by the notification.  The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year.  In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified 
 
2009 and 2010.   
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
 Promotion of cinematographic production re ferring to Austrian and European cultural 
contents and maintenance of cultural heritage.   
 4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inc luding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 
 Guidelines by the Ministry for Economic Affa irs and Labour, notified in line with the EC 
state aid rules (Cinema Communication).   
 5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
  Grant.    G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.1 
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  6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whe ther to producers, to exporters, or others;  
through what mechanism;  whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit;  if the latter, how 
determined) 
 
Beneficiaries are film producers.  Eligible  projects have to fulfil the quantitative and 
qualitative criteria laid down in the Guidelines, i.e. specific cultural content.  mechanism of granting 
the subsidies:  Applications are checked by authorised institutions.  Subject of support are production 
costs in Austria and the grant is limited by 25% of eligible costs;  payment of grant after cost 
approval. 
 
7.  Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible,  the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsid y information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation 
 
 Average amount of grant per unit:  € 222,000.-- 
 8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
August 31, 2010 till December 31, 2012.   
 
9. Statistical data 
 
 No data available.   
 74. ERP-Verkehrsprogramm, N 76/07 
1. Title of the subsidy progra mme, if relevant, or brief descr iption or identification of the 
subsidy 
 
ERP-Verkehrsprogramm, N 76/07.   
 
2. Period covered by the notification.  The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year.  In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified 
 
2009 and 2010.   
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
Support of measures for enhancement of multi modal transport, relocation to train and 
shipping of goods traffic and of positive environmenta l developments. 
 4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inc luding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 
ERP-Fonds, ERP-Fonds-Gesetz 1962, state aid fra mework of EC and national guidelines on 
"ERP-Verkehrsprogramm".   
 5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
Soft loan.   G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.1 
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  6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whe ther to producers, to exporters, or others;  
through what mechanism;  whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit;  if the latter, how 
determined) 
 
Beneficiaries may be companies of the transport sector as well as carriers (forwarding 
company), mechanism of granting the subsidies:  ap plication via an intermediary bank;  decision on 
the provision of aid by an independent commission (d epending on the quality of the project related to 
the criteria given in the guidelines on ERP-Verk ehrsprogramm);  payment after cost-approval - 
generally in two parts.   
 
7.  Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible,  the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsid y information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation 
 
Average subsidy (cash grant equivalent  of the soft loan):  € 38,000.-- 
Total volume of soft loans (cash grant equivalent):  € 340.000.--  
 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
January 1, 2009 till December 31, 2011.   
 9. Statistical data 
 
Not available.   
 
75. ERP-Infrastrukturprogramm, X87/2009  
1. Title of the subsidy progra mme, if relevant, or brief descr iption or identification of the 
subsidy 
 
ERP-Infrastrukturprogramm, X87/2009.   
 
2. Period covered by the notification.  The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year.  In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified 
 
2009 and 2010.   
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
Soft loans for investment on infrastructure for technology transfer realised by small or 
medium enterprises or within disadvantaged regions  according to the rules and definition laid down 
by EC to stimulate growth, innovation and creation of new jobs.   
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inc luding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 
ERP-Fonds, ERP-Fonds-Gesetz 1962, state aid fra mework of EC and national guidelines on 
"ERP-Infrastrukturprogramm".    G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.1 
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  5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
Soft loan.   
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whe ther to producers, to exporters, or others;  
through what mechanism;  whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit;  if the latter, how 
determined) 
 
Beneficiaries may be manufacturing and indus trial companies as well as production-related 
service companies and have to meet SME-definition, mechanism of granting the subsidies:  
application via an intermediary bank;  decision on the provision of aid by an independent commission 
(depending on the quality of the project relate d to the criteria given in the guidelines on ERP-
Infrastukturprogramm);  payment after cost -approval - generally in two parts.   
 7.  Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible,  the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsid y information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation 
 
Average subsidy (cash grant equivalent  of the soft loan):  € 371,000.- 
Total volume of soft loans (cash gr ant equivalent):  € 1,114.000.-- 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
January 1, 2009 till December 31, 2010.   
 
9. Statistical data 
 
Not available. 
 
76. ERP-Internationalisierungsprogramm, X83/2009 (formerly registered under XS 
40/2007, XS 12/2008) 
1. Title of the subsidy progra mme, if relevant, or brief descr iption or identification of the 
subsidy 
 
ERP-Internationalisierungsprogr amm, X83/2009 (formerly registered under XS 40/2007, XS 
12/2008). 
 
2. Period covered by the notification.  The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year.  In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified 
 
2009 and 2010.   
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
Aid for direct investment of SME in other countries with positive strategic effects  G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.1 
Page 110 
 
 
  4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inc luding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 
ERP-Fonds, ERP-Fonds Gesetz 1962, state aid framework of EC and national guidelines on 
"ERP-Internationalisierungsprogramm".   
 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
Soft loan.   
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whe ther to producers, to exporters, or others;  
through what mechanism;  whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit;  if the latter, how 
determined) 
 
Beneficiaries may be manufacturing and indus trial companies as well as production-related 
service companies and have to meet SME-definition of EC, mechanism of granting the subsidies:  
application via an intermediary bank;  decision on the provision of aid by an independent commission 
(depending on the quality of the project relate d to the criteria given in the guidelines on ERP-
Internationalisierungsprogramm);  payment after cost-approval - generally in two parts.   
 7.  Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible,  the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsid y information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation 
 
Average subsidy (cash grant equivalent  of the soft loan):  € 66,000.-- 
Total volume of soft loans (cash grant equivalent):  € 66,000.-- 
 8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
January 1, 2009 till December 31, 2010.   
 
9. Statistical data 
 
Not available. 
 
77. ERP-KMU-Program, X81/2009 (formerly registered under XS 44/2007, XS 1/2008) 
1. Title of the subsidy progra mme, if relevant, or brief descr iption or identification of the 
subsidy 
 
ERP-KMU-Program, X81/2009 (formerly registered under XS 44/2007, XS 1/2008).   
 
2. Period covered by the notification.  The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year.  In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified 
 
2009 and 2010.    G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.1 
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  3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
Soft loans for investment realised by small or  medium enterprises according to the rules and 
definition laid down by EC to stimulate gr owth, innovation and creation of new jobs 
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inc luding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 
ERP-Fonds, ERP-Fonds-Gesetz 1962, state aid fra mework of EC and national guidelines on 
"ERP-KMU-Program".   
 5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
Soft loan.   
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whe ther to producers, to exporters, or others;  
through what mechanism;  whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit;  if the latter, how 
determined) 
 
Beneficiaries may be manufacturing and indus trial companies as well as production-related 
service companies and have to meet SME-definition, mechanism of granting the subsidies:  
application via an intermediary bank; decision on the provision of aid by an independent commission 
(depending on the quality of the project related to the criteria given in the guidelines on ERP-KMU-
Program);  payment after cost-approval - generally in two parts.   
 
7.  Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible,  the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsid y information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation 
 
Average subsidy (cash grant equivalent  of the soft loan):  € 125,000.-- 
Total volume of soft loans (cash gr ant equivalent):  € 21,400.000,-- 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
January 1, 2009 till December 31, 2013.   
 
9. Statistical data  
 
Not available.   
 
78. ERP-Landwirtschaftsprogramm, X207/2009 
1. Title of the subsidy progra mme, if relevant, or brief descr iption or identification of the 
subsidy 
 
ERP-Landwirtschaftsprogramm, X207/2009.   G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.1 
Page 112 
 
 
  2. Period covered by the notification.  The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year.  In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified 
 
2009 and 2010.   
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
Soft loans for investment in processing of agricu ltural products realised by small or medium 
enterprises according to the rules and definition laid  down by EC to stimulate growth, innovation and 
creation of new jobs  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inc luding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 
ERP-Fonds, ERP-Fonds-Gesetz 1962, state aid fra mework of EC and national guidelines on 
"ERP-Landwirtschaftsprogramm".  
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
Soft loan.   
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whe ther to producers, to exporters, or others;  
through what mechanism;  whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit;  if the latter, how 
determined) 
 
Beneficiaries may be manufacturing and indus trial companies as well as production-related 
service companies and have to meet SME-definition, mechanism of granting the subsidies:  
application via an intermediary bank;  decision on the provision of aid by an independent commission 
(depending on the quality of the project relate d to the criteria given in the guidelines on ERP-
Landwirtschaftsprogramm);  payment after co st-approval - generally in two parts.   
 
7.  Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible,  the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsid y information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation 
 
Average subsidy (cash grant equivalent of the soft loan): € 48,000.-- 
Total volume of soft loans (cash gr ant equivalent):  € 2,271.000.-- 
 8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
January 1, 2009 till December 31, 2013.   
 9. Statistical data 
 
Not available.    G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.1 
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  79. ERP-Regionalprogramm, X 85/2009 (for merly registered under XR 4/2007)  
1. Title of the subsidy progra mme, if relevant, or brief descr iption or identification of the 
subsidy 
 
ERP-Regionalprogramm, X 85/2009 (formerly registered under XR 4/2007).   
 
2. Period covered by the notification.  The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year.  In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified 
 
2009 and 2010.   
 3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
Regional investment aid – aid for investment in disadvantaged regions  (areas fulfilling the 
criteria of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, Art. 107 (3) lit. a) and lit. c), 
formerly Art 87 EC-Treaty).  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inc luding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 
ERP-Fonds, ERP-Fonds-Gesetz 1962, state aid fra mework of EU and national guidelines on 
"ERP-Regionalprogramm".    
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
Soft loan.   
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whe ther to producers, to exporters, or others;  
through what mechanism;  whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit;  if the latter, how 
determined) 
 
Beneficiaries may be manufacturing and indus trial companies as well as production-related 
service companies, mechanism of granting the subsid ies:  application via an intermediary bank;  
decision on the provision of aid by an independe nt commission (depending on the quality of the 
project related to the criteria given in the guide lines on ERP-Regionalprogramm); payment after cost-
approval - generally in two parts.    
7.  Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible,  the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsid y information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation 
 
Average subsidy (cash grant equivalent  of the soft loan):  € 205,000.-- 
Total volume of soft loans (cash gr ant equivalent): €  29,900.000.-- 
 8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
January 1, 2009 till December 31, 2013.   G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.1 
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  9. Statistical data 
 
Not available.   
 80. ERP-Technologieprogramm, X79/2009 (formerly registered under N 287/97) 
1. Title of the subsidy progra mme, if relevant, or brief descr iption or identification of the 
subsidy 
 
ERP-Technologieprogramm, X79/2009 (formerly registered under N 287/97).   
 
2. Period covered by the notification.  The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year.  In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified 
 
2009 and 2010.   
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
State aid within framework for R&D definition laid down by EC to enhance R&D in 
enterprises.    
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inc luding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 
ERP-Fonds, ERP-Fonds-Gesetz 1962, state aid fra mework of EC and national guidelines on 
"ERP-Technologieprogramm".    
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
Soft loan.   
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whe ther to producers, to exporters, or others;  
through what mechanism;  whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit;  if the latter, how 
determined) 
 
Beneficiaries may be manufacturing and indus trial companies as well as production-related 
service companies and have to meet R&D requirements defined by EC, mechanism of granting the 
subsidies:  application via an intermediary bank;  decision on the provision of aid by an independent 
commission (depending on the quality of the project related to the criteria given in the guidelines on 
ERP-Technologieprogramm); payment after cost -approval - generally in two parts.   
 
7.  Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible,  the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsid y information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation 
 
Average subsidy (cash grant equivalent  of the soft loan):  € 265,000.-- 
Total volume of soft loans (cash gr ant equivalent):  € 6,900.000.--  G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.1 
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  8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
January 1, 2009 till December 31, 2013.   
 
9. Statistical data 
 
Not available.   
 81. ERP-Tourismusprogramm, X 115/2008  
1. Title of the subsidy progra mme, if relevant, or brief descr iption or identification of the 
subsidy 
 
ERP-Tourismusprogramm, X 115/2008.   
 2. Period covered by the notification.  The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year.  In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified 
 
2009 and 2010.  
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
Aid to improve quality and diversity of tourism industry, especially in the field of wellness, 
health (spa) and activity holidays, and realised by small or medium enterprises or in disadvantaged 
regions according to the rules and definition laid  down by EC (regional aid and SME aid).   
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inc luding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 
ERP-Fonds, ERP-Fonds-Gesetz 1962, state aid fra mework of EC and national guidelines on 
"ERP-Tourismusprogramm".    
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
Soft loan.   
 6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whe ther to producers, to exporters, or others;  
through what mechanism;  whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit;  if the latter, how 
determined) 
 
Beneficiaries may be companies in the tourism sector;  mechanism of granting the subsidies:  
application via an intermediary bank;  decision on the provision of aid by an independent commission 
(depending on the quality of the project relate d to the criteria given in the guidelines on ERP-
Tourismusprogramm); payment after cost-a pproval - generally in two parts.   
 7.  Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible,  the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsid y information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation 
 
Average subsidy (cash grant equivalent  of the soft loan):  € 117,000.- G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.1 
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  Total volume of soft loans (cash gr ant equivalent):  € 8,900.000.-- 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
January 1, 2009 till December 31, 2013.   
 
9. Statistical data 
 
Not available.   
 
82. National subsidy of the government of Styr ia (NUTS level 2 number 22) for production 
related investments in waste water treatment or waste water avoidance number 
N 548/99 Austria 
Report–period:  2009 
 
1. Title of the subsidy progra mme, if relevant, or brief descr iption or identification of the 
subsidy 
 
National subsidy of the government of Styr ia (NUTS level 2 number 22) for production 
related investments in waste wate r treatment or waste water avoi dance number N 548/99 Austria. 
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
From 01.01.2002 to 31.12.2006.  
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
Subsidy for voluntary production related private investments in waste water treatment or in 
waste water avoidance.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inc luding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 
Government of Styria.  
  
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
Grant.   
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whe ther to producers, to exporters, or others;  
through what mechanism;  whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit;  if the latter, how 
determined) 
 
The subsidy is provided to private producers for there manufacturing plants in Styria.  The 
maximal subsidy is limited by 10 per cent of the amou nt of the voluntary environmental investment.    G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.1 
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  7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible,  the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsid y information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation.   
 
The budget of the reported year 2009:  € 119.700,- 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
From 01.01.2002 to 31.12.2006.   
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statis tics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption,  imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s) 
 
(a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
(b) for a previous representative year, which, wher e possible and meaningful, should be the latest 
year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the 
subsidy.  
 
This subsidy causes no trade effects.  The main reasons are: 
 
Reason 1:  In the years before 2007 this subs idy were given only to voluntary environmental 
investments of private owners for their manufacturing plants in Styria. 
 
Reason 2:  In the years before 2007 the amount of payments and the number of projects were 
both very insignificant. 
 
Payments 2007:  € 0,- 
Payments 2008:  € 0,- 
Payments 2009:  € 0,- 
 
Reason 3:  In the years before 2007 the paymen ts were given only to manufacturing plants 
with products designated for regiona l consumption and not for export. 
 83. National subsidy of the government of Styr ia (NUTS level 2 number 22) for production 
related investments in waste water treatment or waste water avoidance number N 548/99 Austria 
Report–period:  2010 
 
1. Title of the subsidy progra mme, if relevant, or brief descr iption or identification of the 
subsidy 
 
National subsidy of the government of Styr ia (NUTS level 2 number 22) for production 
related investments in waste wate r treatment or waste water avoidance number N 548/99 Austria.   
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
From 01.01.2002 to 31.12.2006.   G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.1 
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  3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
Subsidy for voluntary production related private investments in waste water treatment or in 
waste water avoidance. 
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inc luding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 
Government of Styria.   
 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
Grant.  
 6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whe ther to producers, to exporters, or others;  
through what mechanism;  whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit;  if the latter, how 
determined) 
 
The subsidy is provided to private producers fo r there manufacturing plants in Styria. The 
maximal subsidy is limited by 10 per cent of the am ount of the voluntary environmental investment. 
 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible,  the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsid y information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation 
 
The budget of the reported year 2010:  € 119.700,- 
 8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
From 01.01.2002 to 31.12.2006.   
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statis tics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption,  imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s) 
 
(a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
(b) for a previous representative year, which, wher e possible and meaningful, should be the latest 
year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the 
subsidy.  
 
This subsidy causes no trade effects.  The main reasons are: 
 
Reason 1:  In the years before 2007 this subs idy were given only to voluntary environmental 
investments of private owners for their manufacturing plants in Styria.  
Reason 2:  In the years before 2007 the amount of payments and the number of projects were 
both very insignificant.  G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.1 
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  Payments 2008:  € 0,- 
Payments 2009:  € 0,- 
Payments 2010:  € 0,- 
 
Reason 3:  In the years before 2007 the paymen ts were given only to manufacturing plants 
with products designated for regiona l consumption and not for export. 
 
84. Innovative Investitionen in der Sachgütererzeugung 
1. Title of the subsidy pr ogramme, if relevant, or id entification of the subsidy 
 
Innovative Investitionen in der Sachgütererzeugung.   
 2. Period covered by the notification.  The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year.  In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified 
 
2009 and 2010.   
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
Setting incentives for Viennese manufacturing en terprises to perform innovative projects.   
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inc luding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 
Authority:  Municipal council of Vienna 
 
National legislation:  Guideline "Förderungen für Wachstum und Effizienz in Wien 2009–
2011-KB" valid from 1 April 2009 until 31 December  2011 based on enactment of the municipal 
council of Vienna. 
 
EU legislation:  "Österreichregelung Kleinbe ihilfen" based on the "Temporary framework for 
Sate aid measures", valid until 31 December 2010. 
 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
Grants. 
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whe ther to producers, to exporters, or others;  
through what mechanism;  whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit;  if the latter, how 
determined) 
 
Subsidies to Viennese manufacturing enterprises.   
 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible,  the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsid y information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.1 
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[Euro] / 
[quantity] 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 
Granting     4.351.638 3.841.016 
Number of cases     55 41 
Payments     1.104.153 1.902.454 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
Application period to be reported (because of Temporary framework): 1 April 2009 until 31 December 2010 (afterwards De-minimis). 
Annual call in 2009 and 2010 based  on "Österreichregelung Kleinbeihilfen" (Ref.:  No 4). 
 9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statis tics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption,  imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s) 
 
(a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, wher e possible and meaningful, should be the latest 
year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the 
subsidy. 
 
85. Innovative Projekte in der Dienstleistung 
1. Title of the subsidy pr ogramme, if relevant, or id entification of the subsidy 
 
Innovative Projekte in der Dienstleistung".   
 
2. Period covered by the notification.  The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year.  In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified 
 
2009 and 2010.  
  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
Setting incentives for Viennese small and medi um service enterprises to performing 
innovative projects.    
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inc luding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 
Authority:  Municipal council of Vienna 
 
National legislation:  Guideline "Förderungen für Wachstum und Effizienz in Wien 2009–
2011-KB" valid from 1 April 2009 until 31 December  2011 based on enactment of the municipal 
council of Vienna. 
 
EU legislation:  "Österreichregelung Kleinbe ihilfen" based on the "Temporary framework for 
Sate aid measures", valid until 31 December 2010.  G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.1 
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  5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
Grants.   
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whe ther to producers, to exporters, or others;  
through what mechanism;  whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit;  if the latter, how 
determined) 
 
Subsidies to Viennese small and medium enterprises of the service industry.   
 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible,  the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsid y information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation 
 
[Euro] / 
[quantity] 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 
Granting     0 3.199.701 
Number of cases     0 49 
Payments     0 0 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
Application period to be reported (because of Temporary framework): 1 April 2009 until 31 December 2010 (afterwards De-minimis). 
One single call in 2010 based on "Österreichregelung Kleinbeihilfen" (Ref.:  No 4). 
 9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statis tics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption,  imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s) 
 
(a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, wher e possible and meaningful, should be the latest 
year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the 
subsidy. 
 
86. Koop Pro Wien – Kooperationsprojekte mit Beteiligung von Wiener 
Clusterunternehmen 
1. Title of the subsidy pr ogramme, if relevant, or id entification of the subsidy 
 
Koop Pro Wien – Kooperationsprojekte mit Be teiligung von Wiener Clusterunternehmen 
 
2. Period covered by the notification.  The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year.  In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified 
 
2009 and 2010.   
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  3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
Setting incentives for Vienn ese enterprises to perform innovative cooperation projects 
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inc luding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 
Authority:  Municipal council of Vienna.   
 
National legislation:  Guideline "Förderungen für Wachstum und Effizienz in Wien 2009–
2011-KB" valid from 1 April 2009 until 31 December  2011 based on enactment of the municipal 
council of Vienna. 
 
EU legislation:  "Österreichregelung Kleinbe ihilfen" based on the "Temporary framework for 
Sate aid measures", valid until 31 December 2010. 
 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
Grants.  
 6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whe ther to producers, to exporters, or others;  
through what mechanism;  whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit;  if the latter, how 
determined) 
 
Subsidy to Viennese enterprises operating cooperation projects.   
 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible,  the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsid y information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation 
 
[Euro] / 
[quantity] 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 
Granting     731.388 805.290 
Number of cases     17 19 
Payments     0 203.982 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
Application period to be reported (because of Temporary framework): 
1 April 2009 until 31 December 2010 (afterwards De-minimis). 
Annual calls in 2009 and 2010 b ased on "Österreichregelung Kleinbeihilfen" (Ref.:  No 4). 
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to  the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption,  imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s)  G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.1 
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  (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, wher e possible and meaningful, should be the latest 
year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the 
subsidy. 
 
87. Internationalisierungsförderung 
1. Title of the subsidy pr ogramme, if relevant, or id entification of the subsidy 
 
Internationalisierungsförderung. 
 
2. Period covered by the notification.  The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year.  In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified 
 
2009 and 2010.   
  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
Setting incentives for Viennese SME's to go international.   
 4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inc luding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 
Authority:  Municipal council of Vienna. 
National legislation:  Guideline "Interna tionalisierung 2009-KB" valid from 20 March 2009 
until 31 December 2012 based on enactment of the municipal council of Vienna. 
EU legislation:  "Österreichregelung Kleinbe ihilfen" based on the "Temporary framework for 
Sate aid measures", valid until 31 December 2010. 
 5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
Grants. 
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (w hether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined) 
 
Subsidies to Viennese SME's going international.   
 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible,  the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsid y information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation 
 
 
[Euro] / 
[quantity] 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 
Granting     2.015.892 2.044.210 
Number of cases     177 207 
Payments     22.753 463.121 
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  8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
Application period to be reported (because of Temporary framework): 
20 March 2009 until 31 December 2010 (afterwards De-minimis). 
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statis tics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption,  imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s) 
 
(a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, wher e possible and meaningful, should be the latest 
year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the 
subsidy. 
 
88. Wiener Strukturverbesserungsaktion 1998 
1. Title of the subsidy pr ogramme, if relevant, or id entification of the subsidy 
 
Wiener Strukturverbesserungsaktion 1998. 
 
2. Period covered by the notification.  The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year.  In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified 
 
2009 and 2010.   
  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
Setting incentives for Viennese SME's to invest in  the extension respectively in the erection 
of operation buildings in Vienna.    
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inc luding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 
Authority:  Municipal council of Vienna. National legislation:  Guideline "Wiener Str ukturverbesserungsaktion" valid from 1 July 1998 
until 31 December 2002 – prolonged until 1 December 2004, based on enactment of the 
municipal council of Vienna. EU legislation:  "Notification in 1997". 
 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
Grants.  
 6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whe ther to producers, to exporters, or others;  
through what mechanism;  whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit;  if the latter, how 
determined) 
 
Subsidies to Viennese SME's. 
  G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.1 
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  7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible,  the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsid y information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation 
 
[Euro] / 
[quantity] 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 
Granting 1.803.500 0 0 0 0 0 
Number of cases 7 0 0 0 0 0 
Payments * 3.596.600 684.066 905.002 123.750 376.710 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
Application period: 
1 January 1998 until 31 December 2004.   
 9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statis tics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption,  imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s) 
 
(a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, wher e possible and meaningful, should be the latest 
year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the 
subsidy. 
 
89. Wiener Strukturverbesserungsaktion 2005 
1. Title of the subsidy pr ogramme, if relevant, or id entification of the subsidy 
 
Wiener Strukturverbesserungsaktion 2005. 
 
2. Period covered by the notification.  The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year.  In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified 
 
2009 and 2010. 
  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
Setting incentives for Viennese SME's to invest  in operation buildings in Vienna.   
 4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inc luding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 
Authority:  Municipal council of Vienna 
National legislation:  Guideline "Wiener Strukturverbesserungsaktion" valid from 
1 January 2005 until 31 December 2008 based on en actment of the municipal council of Vienna. 
EU legislation:  "SME block exemption regulation" No. 70/2001" G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.1 
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  5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
Grants. 
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whe ther to producers, to exporters, or others;  
through what mechanism;  whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit;  if the latter, how 
determined) 
 
Subsidies to Viennese SME's.   
 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible,  the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsid y information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation 
 
[Euro] / 
[quantity] 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 
Granting 5.454.000 3.062.100 3.650.764 5.091.371 3.232.194 0 
Number of cases 22 17 17 26 15 0 
Payments * 2.024.200 5.480.730 3.293.718 3.618.547 4.175.165 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
Application period: 1 January 2005 until 31 December 2007 (peri od of validity – ceased ahead of schedule) 
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statis tics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption,  imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s) 
 
(a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, wher e possible and meaningful, should be the latest 
year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the 
subsidy. 
 90. FE Wien – Forschung, Technologische Entwicklung und Innovation in Wien, based on 
guidline "ZIT05 plus Technologieförderung en für Wien 2005 – 2008", Sub programme 
G:  "Start Up Wien" 
1. Title of the subsidy pr ogramme, if relevant, or id entification of the subsidy 
 
FE Wien – Forschung, Technologische Entwicklung und Innovation in Wien, based on 
guidline "ZIT05 plus. 
 
Technologieförderungen für Wien 2005 – 2008" , Sub programme G:  "Start Up Wien".  G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.1 
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  2. Period covered by the notification.  The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year.  In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified. 
 
2009 and 2010. 
  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
Subsidies for corporate research projects in Start-up companies. 
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inc luding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 
Authority:  Municipal council of Vienna. National legislation:  Guideline "ZIT05 pl us. Technologieförderungen für Wien 2005-2008" 
based on enactment of the municipal council of Vienna. 
EU legislation:  SME Block exemption 70 /2001 modified by Regulation 364/2004 of 
25 February 2004. 
 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
Grants. 
 6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whe ther to producers, to exporters, or others;  
through what mechanism;  whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit;  if the latter, how 
determined) 
 
Subsidies to High-Tech-Start-up-companies.   
 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible,  the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsid y information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation 
 
[Euro] / 
[quantity] 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 
Granting 184.900 285.400 342.829 155.244 0 0 
Number of cases 9 13 12 5 0 0 
Payments 0 104.546 170.570 199.240 42.650 48.990 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
Application period:  2005 until 31 December 2008.   
 9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statis tics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption,  imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s) 
 
(a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available; G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.1 
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  (b) for a previous representative year, which, wher e possible and meaningful, should be the latest 
year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the 
subsidy. 
 91. FE Wien – Forschung, Technologische Entwicklung und Innovation in Wien, based on 
guidline "ZIT05 plus Technologieförderung en für Wien 2005 – 2008", Sub programme 
A:  "Befor" 
1. Title of the subsidy pr ogramme, if relevant, or id entification of the subsidy 
 
FE Wien – Forschung, Technologische Entwicklung und Innovation in Wien, based on 
guidline "ZIT05 plus. 
 
Technologieförderungen für Wien 2005 – 2008", Sub programme A:  "Befor". 
 
2. Period covered by the notification.  The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year.  In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified 
 
2009 and 2010.   
  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
Subsidies for research and research and development projects.   
 4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inc luding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 
Authority:  Municipal council of Vienna 
National legislation:  Guideline "ZIT05 pl us. Technologieförderungen für Wien 2005-2008" 
based on enactment of the municipal council of Vienna. 
EU legislation:  Community Framework for State Aid for Research and Development and 
Innovation (2006/C323/01). 
 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
Grants.  
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whe ther to producers, to exporters, or others;  
through what mechanism;  whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit;  if the latter, how 
determined) 
 
Subsidies for research and research development oriented companies.   
 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible,  the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
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[Euro] / 
[quantity] 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 
Granting 0 4.255.600 4.465.860 0 0 0 
Number of cases 0 21 35 0 0 0 
Payments 0 3.973.100 5.611.530 3.412.050 2.177.820 766.264 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
Application period:  2005 until 31 December 2007.   
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to  the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption,  imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s) 
 
(a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, wher e possible and meaningful, should be the latest 
year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the 
subsidy. 
 92. FE Wien – Forschung, Technologische Entwicklung und Innovation in Wien, based on 
guidline "ZIT05 plus Technologieförderung en für Wien 2005 – 2008", Sub programme 
B:  "Vienna Spots of Excellence" (VSOE) 
1. Title of the subsidy pr ogramme, if relevant, or id entification of the subsidy 
 
FE Wien – Forschung, Technologische Entwicklung und Innovation in Wien, based on 
guidline "ZIT05 plus 
 
Technologieförderungen für Wien 2005 – 2008", Sub programme B:  "Vienna Spots of 
Excellence" (VSOE) 
 
2. Period covered by the notification.  The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year.  In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified 
 
2009 and 2010. 
  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
Subsidies for enterprises and research institu tions concerning excellent cooperation projects 
based on basic research and industrial research.    
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inc luding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 
Authority:  Municipal council of Vienna. 
National legislation:  Guideline "ZIT05 plus.  Technologieförderungen für Wien 2005-2008" 
based on enactment of the municipal council of Vienna.  
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  EU legislation:  Community Framework for State Aid for Research and Development and 
Innovation (2006/C323/01).   
 5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
Grants. 
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whe ther to producers, to exporters, or others;  
through what mechanism;  whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit;  if the latter, how 
determined) 
 
Subsidies to High-Tech- compan ies and research institutions. 
 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible,  the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsid y information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation 
 
[Euro] / 
[quantity] 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 
Granting 0 5.106.000 7.095.700 5.162.787 0 0 
Number of cases 0 5 3 3 0 0 
Payments 0 1.848.192 2.208.000 1.381.490 4.857.220 3.198.226 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
Application period:  2005 until 31 December 2007. 
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statis tics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption,  imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s) 
 
(a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, wher e possible and meaningful, should be the latest 
year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the 
subsidy. 
 93. ZIT 08 plus 
1. Title of the subsidy pr ogramme, if relevant, or id entification of the subsidy 
 
ZIT 08 plus.   
 
2. Period covered by the notification.  The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year.  In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified 
 
2009 and 2010.    G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.1 
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  3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
Subsidies for research and research and development projects. 
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inc luding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 
Authority:  Municipal council of Vienna. National legislation:  Guideline "ZIT08 pl us Technologie- und Innovationsförderungen für 
Wien 2008 – 2011" based on enactment of  the municipal council of Vienna. 
 
EU legislation:  
 
a) "Österreichregelung Kleinbeihilfen" based  on the "Temporary framework for Sate aid 
measures", valid until 31 December 2010 – as well as – 
b) Community Framework for State Aid fo r Research and Devel opment and Innovation 
(2006/C323/01). 
c) De-minimis 
 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
Grants.   
 6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whe ther to producers, to exporters, or others;  
through what mechanism;  whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit;  if the latter, how 
determined) 
 
Subsidies for research and research development oriented companies. 
 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible,  the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsid y information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation 
 
[Euro] / [quantity] 2009 2010 
Granting 8.580.502  *) 8.471.828  **) 
Number of cases 75 89 
Payments 3.365.460 5.180.487 
 
*) including € 952.094 De-minimis 
**) including € 229.990 De-minimis 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
01 January 2009 until 31 December 2011.   
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statis tics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption,  imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s) 
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  (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, wher e possible and meaningful, should be the latest 
year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the 
subsidy. 
 
94. Creative Industries Richtlinie 09plusKB 
1. Title of the subsidy pr ogramme, if relevant, or id entification of the subsidy 
 
Creative Industries Richtlinie 09plusKB.   
 
2. Period covered by the notification.  The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified 
 
2009 and 2010.   
  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
Subsidies for development projects and innovation projects in the Creative Industries. 
 4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inc luding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 
Authority:  Municipal council of Vienna 
National legislation:  Guideline "Creativ e Industries Richtlinie 09plusKB" valid from 
26 November 2009 until 31 December 2010 based on  enactment of the municipal council of Vienna. 
EU legislation:  "Österreichregelung Kleinbe ihilfen" based on the "Temporary framework for 
Sate aid measures", valid until 31 December 2010. 
 5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
Grants.   
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whe ther to producers, to exporters, or others;  
through what mechanism;  whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit;  if the latter, how 
determined) 
 
Subsidies to Viennese enterprises of the creative industries.   
 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible,  the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsid y information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation 
 
[Euro] / [quantity] 2009 2010 
Granting 915.008,00 3.002.660,00 
Number of cases 17 50 
Payments 423.200,50 1.063.953,50 
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  8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
Application period to be reported (because of Temporary framework): 
26 November 2009 until 31 December 2010. 
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statis tics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption,  imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s) 
 
(a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, wher e possible and meaningful, should be the latest 
year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the 
subsidy. 
 
95. State Aid N 434/2009 – Austria "Temporary offer of officially supported short term 
export credit guarantees for export cre dit risk in marketable countries" 
1. Title of the subsidy pr ogramme, if relevant, or id entification of the subsidy 
 
State Aid N 434/2009 – Austria "Temporary offer of officially supported short term export 
credit guarantees for export credit ri sk in marketable countries". 
 
2. Period covered by the notification.  The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year.  In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified 
 
01.01.-31.12.2010 2009 and 2010 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
The purpose is to provide short-term export-cred it insurance cover to e xporters established in 
Austria who are temporarily confronted with una vailability of cover in the private market for 
financially sound transactions with buyers in certain  countries as a result of the financial crisis.   
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inc luding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 
The Austrian export credit insurance is provided by the Austrian Federal Ministry of Finance 
through Oesterreichische Kontrollbank AG (OeKB) wh ich is Austria's main provider of financial and 
information services to the export industry and capital market.  
 
The legal basis is the Export Guarantees Ac t as amended with effect from 24 December 2008 
and the Export Guarantees Decree as amended by the Decrees published in Federal Law Gazettes. 
 5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
Guarantee.   
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  6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whe ther to producers, to exporters, or others;  
through what mechanism;  whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit;  if the latter, how 
determined) 
 
Export credit guarantees are issued to cover the risk of non-payment by buyers/creditors in 
buyer countries for the benefit of importing buy ers, exporters and financing banks.   
 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible,  the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsid y information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation 
 
Guarantees issued:  EUR 32 mln. 
Premia earned:  EUR 0.5mln.  No claims.   
 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
This regulation was in effect from 01.01.2010-31.12.2010. 
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statis tics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption,  imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s) 
 
(a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
 
n.a. 
 (b) for a previous representative year, which, wher e possible and meaningful, should be the latest 
year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the 
subsidy.   
 
n.a. 
 
96. Richtlinie "Forschung- und Entwicklung" 
1. Title of the subsidy progra mme, if relevant, or brief descr iption or identification of the 
subsidy 
 
 Richtlinie "Forschung- und Entwicklung" 
 N 249/99, SG (99) D/7201  
2. Period covered by the notification.  The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year.  In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified 
 
2009 and 2010. 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
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  Modernisation of business, specialisation and Improvement packages for business. 
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inc luding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 
 Economic Promotion Fund Act as amended. 
 Guideline for Granting Aid to Research , Development and Innovation Projects. 
 Authority granting the subsidy; Carinthian Economic Support Fund.  
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
 Grant.   
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whe ther to producers, to exporters, or others;  
through what mechanism;  whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit;  if the latter, how 
determined) 
 
 Enterprises fulfilling the criteria of the Economic Promotion Fund Act an the Guideline for 
Granting Aid to Research, Development and Innovation Projects.   
 7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible,  the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsid y information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation 
 
 Annual amount of subsidy budgeted. 
 
2009 EUR 549.487,00 2010 EUR24.660,00 
Total 574.147,00 
  8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statis tics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption,  imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s) 
 
It is considered that this subs idy has a minimal effect on trade. 
 
(a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, wher e possible and meaningful, should be the latest 
year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the 
subsidy.   
 
97. Richtlinie "Gewerbe und Industrie" 
1. Title of the subsidy progra mme, if relevant, or brief descr iption or identification of the 
subsidy 
 
 Richtlinie "Gewerbe und Industrie". G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.1 
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   N 249/99, SG (99), D/7201. 
 
2. Period covered by the notification.  The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year.  In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified 
 
2009 and 2010.   
 3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
  Modernisation of business, specialisation and Improvement packages for business.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inc luding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 
 Economic Promotion Fund Act as amended. 
 General Guideline for Granting Aid.  Authority granting the subsidy;  Carinthian Economic Support Fund. 
 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
 Grant.   
 6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whe ther to producers, to exporters, or others;  
through what mechanism;  whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit;  if the latter, how 
determined) 
 
 On the basis of the Economic Assistance Funds Act and the Guideline industries.   
 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible,  the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsid y information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation 
 
 Annual amount of subsidy budgeted 
 
2009 EUR  1.273.420,00 2010 EUR 6.967.608,00 
Total  8.241.028,00 
 8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statis tics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption,  imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s) 
 
 It is considered that this subs idy has a minimal effect on trade. 
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  (b) for a previous representative year, which, wher e possible and meaningful, should be the latest 
year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the 
subsidy.   
 98. Richtlinie "Tourismus" 
1. Title of the subsidy progra mme, if relevant, or brief descr iption or identification of the 
subsidy 
 
 Richtlinie "Tourismus".  N 249/99, SG (99), D/7201. 
 
2. Period covered by the notification.  The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year.  In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified 
 
2009 and 2010.   
 3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
  Modernisation of business,  specialisation and Improvement packages for business.   
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inc luding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 
 Economic Promotion Fund Act as amended. 
 General Guideline for Granting Aid in Tourism.  Authority granting the subsidy;  Carinthian Economic Support Fund. 
 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
 Grant.  
 6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whe ther to producers, to exporters, or others;  
through what mechanism;  whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit;  if the latter, how 
determined) 
 
 Enterprises fulfilling the criteria of the Economic Promotion Fund Act an the Guideline on Granting Aid in Tourism.   
 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible,  the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsid y information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation 
 
 Annual amount of subsidy budgeted 
 
2009 EUR  3.075.708,00 
2010 EUR 0,00 
Total  3.075.708,00 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
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  9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statis tics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption,  imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s) 
 
 It is considered that this subs idy has a minimal effect on trade. 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, wher e possible and meaningful, should be the latest 
year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the 
subsidy.   
 
99. Richtlinie "Investitionen" X 140/2008 
1. Title of the subsidy progra mme, if relevant, or brief descr iption or identification of the 
subsidy 
 
 Richtlinie "Investitionen". 
 X 140/2008. 
 2. Period covered by the notification.  The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year.  In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified 
 
2009 and 2010. 
 3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
  Modernisation of business, improvement of  tourism, specialisation and Improvement 
packages for business. 
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inc luding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 
 Economic Promotion Fund Act as amended. 
 Guideline for Granting Aid for Improvements. 
 Authority granting the subsidy;  Carinthian Economic Support Fund.  
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
 Grant.   
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whe ther to producers, to exporters, or others;  
through what mechanism;  whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit;  if the latter, how 
determined) 
 
 On the basis of the Economic Assistance Funds  Act and the Guideline for Granting Aid in 
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  7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible,  the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsid y information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation 
 
 Annual amount of subsidy budgeted 
 
2009 EUR  3.221.446,00 2010 EUR 7.915.822,00 
Total  11.137.268,00 
 8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statis tics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption,  imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s) 
 
 It is considered that this subs idy has a minimal effect on trade. 
 
(a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, wher e possible and meaningful, should be the latest 
year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the 
subsidy.   
 
100. Richtlinie "Investitionen" XR 23/2007 
1. Title of the subsidy progra mme, if relevant, or brief descr iption or identification of the 
subsidy 
 
 Richtlinie "Investitionen"  XR 23/2007 
 
2. Period covered by the notification.  The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year.  In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified 
 
2009 and 2010.   
 3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
  Modernisation of business, improvement of  tourism, specialisation and Improvement 
packages for business 
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inc luding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 
 Economic Promotion Fund Act as amended.  Guideline for Granting Aid for Improvements. 
 Authority granting the subsidy;  Carinthian Economic Support Fund. 
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  5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
 Grant.    
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whe ther to producers, to exporters, or others;  
through what mechanism;  whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit;  if the latter, how 
determined) 
 
On the basis of the Economic Assistance Funds  Act and the Guideline for Granting Aid in 
tourism.   
 7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible,  the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsid y information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation 
 
 Annual amount of subsidy budgeted  
 2009 EUR  4.740.603,00 
 2010 EUR 1.058.822,00  Total  5.799.425,00 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statis tics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption,  imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s) 
 
 It is considered that this subs idy has a minimal effect on trade. 
 
(a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, wher e possible and meaningful, should be the latest 
year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the 
subsidy.   
 101. Richtlinie "Investitionen" XS 37/2007 
1. Title of the subsidy progra mme, if relevant, or brief descr iption or identification of the 
subsidy 
 
 Richtlinie "Investitionen".  XS 37/2007. 
 
2. Period covered by the notification.  The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year.  In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified 
 
2009 and 2010.    G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.1 
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  3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
Modernisation of business, improvement of  tourism, specialisation and Improvement 
packages for business.   
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inc luding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 
 Economic Promotion Fund Act as amended. 
 Guideline for Granting Aid for Improvements. 
 Authority granting the subsidy;  Carinthian Economic Support Fund.  
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
 Grant.   
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whe ther to producers, to exporters, or others;  
through what mechanism;  whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit;  if the latter, how 
determined) 
 
 On the basis of the Economic Assistance Funds  Act and the Guideline for Granting Aid in 
tourism. 
 7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible,  the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsid y information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation 
 
 Annual amount of subsidy budgeted 
 
2009 EUR  62.396,00 2010 EUR 96.145,00 
Total  158.541,00 
 8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statis tics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption,  imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s) 
 
 It is considered that this subs idy has a minimal effect on trade. 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, wher e possible and meaningful, should be the latest 
year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the 
subsidy.   
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  102. Richtlinie "Forschung, Technologieentwic klung und Innovation (FTI)" XS 34/2007 
1. Title of the subsidy progra mme, if relevant, or brief descr iption or identification of the 
subsidy 
 
 Richtlinie "Forschung, Technologieentwicklung und Innovation (FTI)". 
 XS 34/2007.  
2. Period covered by the notification.  The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year.  In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified 
 
2009 and 2010.   
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
  Modernisation of business,  specialisation and Improvement packages for business.   
 4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inc luding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 
 Economic Promotion Fund Act as amended. 
 Guideline for Granting Aid to Research, Tec hnology-Development and Innovation Projects. 
 Authority granting the subsidy;  Carinthian Economic Support Fund.  
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
 Grant.   
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whe ther to producers, to exporters, or others;  
through what mechanism;  whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit;  if the latter, how 
determined) 
 
Enterprises fulfilling the criteria of the Economic Promotion Fund Act an the Guideline for 
Granting Aid to Research, Technology-Development and Innovation Projects.   
 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible,  the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsid y information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation 
 
Annual amount of subsidy budgeted 
2009 EUR  0,00 
2010 EUR 70,00 Total  70,00 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.1 
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  9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statis tics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption,  imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s) 
 
 It is considered that this subs idy has a minimal effect on trade. 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, wher e possible and meaningful, should be the latest 
year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the 
subsidy.   
 
103. Richtlinie "Forschung, Technologieentwic klung und Innovation (FTI)" XT 8/2007 
1. Title of the subsidy progra mme, if relevant, or brief descr iption or identification of the 
subsidy 
 
 Richtlinie "Forschung, Technologieentwicklung und Innovation (FTI)". 
 XT 8/2007. 
 2. Period covered by the notification.  The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year.  In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified 
 
2009 and 2010.   
 3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
Modernisation of business, specialisation and Improvement packages for business.   
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inc luding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 
 Economic Promotion Fund Act as amended. 
Guideline for Granting Aid to Research, Tec hnology-Development and Innovation Projects. 
 Authority granting the subsidy;  Carinthian Economic Support Fund. 
 5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
  Grant.   
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whe ther to producers, to exporters, or others;  
through what mechanism;  whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit;  if the latter, how 
determined) 
 
Enterprises fulfilling the criteria of the Economic  Promotion Fund Act and the Guideline for 
Granting Aid to Research, Technology-Development and Innovation Projects.  
 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible,  the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsid y information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.1 
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   Annual amount of subsidy budgeted 
 
2009 EUR  0,00 2010 EUR 0,00 
Total  0,00 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statis tics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption,  imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s) 
 
 It is considered that this subs idy has a minimal effect on trade. 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, wher e possible and meaningful, should be the latest 
year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the 
subsidy.   
 
104. Richtlinie "Forschung, Technologieentwicklung und Innovation (FTI)" X 143/2008 
1. Title of the subsidy progra mme, if relevant, or brief descr iption or identification of the 
subsidy 
 
 Richtlinie "Forschung, Technologieentwicklung und Innovation (FTI)". 
 X 143/2008. 
 2. Period covered by the notification.  The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year.  In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified 
 
2009 and 2010.   
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
Modernisation of business,  specialisation and Improvement packages for business. 
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inc luding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 
 Economic Promotion Fund Act as amended. 
Guideline for Granting Aid to Research, Tec hnology-Development and Innovation Projects. 
 Authority granting the subsidy;  Carinthian Economic Support Fund. 
 5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
  Grant.     G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.1 
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  6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whe ther to producers, to exporters, or others;  
through what mechanism;  whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit;  if the latter, how 
determined) 
 
Enterprises fulfilling the criteria of the Economic  Promotion Fund Act and the Guideline for 
Granting Aid to Research, Technology-Development and Innovation Projects.   
 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible,  the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsid y information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation 
 
 Annual amount of subsidy budgeted 
 
2009 EUR  0,00 
2010 EUR 0,00 
Total  0,00 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statis tics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption,  imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s) 
 
 It is considered that this subs idy has a minimal effect on trade. 
 
(a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, wher e possible and meaningful, should be the latest 
year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the 
subsidy.   
 
105. Richtlinie "Forschung, Technologieentwicklung und Innovation (FTI)" N 61/2007 
1. Title of the subsidy progra mme, if relevant, or brief descr iption or identification of the 
subsidy 
 
 Richtlinie "Forschung, Technologieentwicklung und Innovation (FTI)". 
 N 61/2007.  
2. Period covered by the notification.  The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year.  In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified 
 
2009 and 2010. 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
Modernisation of business,  specialisation and Improvement packages for business.   
 G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.1 
Page 146 
 
 
  4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inc luding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 
 Economic Promotion Fund Act as amended. 
Guideline for Granting Aid to Research, Tec hnology-Development and Innovation Projects. 
 Authority granting the subsidy;  Carinthian Economic Support Fund. 
 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
 Grant.   
 6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whe ther to producers, to exporters, or others;  
through what mechanism;  whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit;  if the latter, how 
determined) 
 
 Enterprises fulfilling the criteria of the Economic Promotion Fund Act an the Guideline for 
Granting Aid to Research, Technology-Development and Innovation Projects.    
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible,  the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsid y information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation 
 
 Annual amount of subsidy budgeted 
 
2009 EUR  1.810.626,00 
2010 EUR 2.859.330,00 
Total  4.669.956,00 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statis tics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption,  imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s) 
 
 It is considered that this subs idy has a minimal effect on trade. 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, wher e possible and meaningful, should be the latest 
year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the 
subsidy.   
 
106. Richtlinie "Unternehmens- und Projektentwicklung" XR 24/2007 
1. Title of the subsidy progra mme, if relevant, or brief descr iption or identification of the 
subsidy 
 
 Richtlinie "Unternehmens- und Projektentwicklung". 
 XR 24/2007. 
  G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.1 
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  2. Period covered by the notification.  The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year.  In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified 
 
2009 and 2010.   
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
Modernisation of business, specialisation and Improvement packages for business.   
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inc luding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 
 Economic Promotion Fund Act as amended.  Guideline for Granting Aid for develop business and projects. 
 Authority granting the subsidy;  Carinthian Economic Support Fund. 
 5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
  Grant.    
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whe ther to producers, to exporters, or others;  
through what mechanism;  whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit;  if the latter, how 
determined) 
 
Enterprises fulfilling the criteria of the Economic Promotion Fund Act an the Guideline for 
Granting Aid for develop business and projects.   
 7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible,  the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsid y information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation 
 
 Annual amount of subsidy budgeted  
2009 EUR  0,00 
2010 EUR 0,00 Total  0,00 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statis tics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption,  imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s) 
 
It is considered that this subs idy has a minimal effect on trade. 
 
(a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available; G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.1 
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  (b) for a previous representative year, which, wher e possible and meaningful, should be the latest 
year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the 
subsidy.   
 107. Richtlinie "Unternehmens- und Projektentwicklung" XS 35/2007 
1. Title of the subsidy progra mme, if relevant, or brief descr iption or identification of the 
subsidy 
 
 Richtlinie "Unternehmens- und Projektentwicklung".  XS 35/2007. 
 
2. Period covered by the notification.  The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year.  In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified 
 
 2009 and 2010. 
 3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
Modernisation of business, specialisation and Improvement packages for business.   
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inc luding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 
 Economic Promotion Fund Act as amended. 
 Guideline for Granting Aid for develop business and projects.  Authority granting the subsidy;  Carinthian Economic Support Fund. 
 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
 Grant.   
 6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whe ther to producers, to exporters, or others;  
through what mechanism;  whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit;  if the latter, how 
determined) 
 
Enterprises fulfilling the criteria of the Economic Promotion Fund Act an the Guideline for 
Granting Aid for develop business and projects.   
 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible,  the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsid y information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation 
 
 Annual amount of subsidy budgeted 
 
2009 EUR  0,00 
2010 EUR 0,00 
Total  0,00 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.1 
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  9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statis tics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption,  imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s) 
 
 It is considered that this subs idy has a minimal effect on trade. 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, wher e possible and meaningful, should be the latest 
year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the 
subsidy.   
 
108. Richtlinie "Unternehmens- und Projektentwicklung" XT 9/2007 
1. Title of the subsidy progra mme, if relevant, or brief descr iption or identification of the 
subsidy 
 
 Richtlinie "Unternehmens- und Projektentwicklung". 
 XT 9/2007. 
 2. Period covered by the notification.  The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year.  In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
 
2009 and 2010.   
 3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
Modernisation of business, specialisation and Improvement packages for business.   
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inc luding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 
 Economic Promotion Fund Act as amended. 
 Guideline for Granting Aid for develop business and projects. 
 Authority granting the subsidy; Carinthian Economic Support Fund. 
 5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
  Grant.    
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whe ther to producers, to exporters, or others;  
through what mechanism;  whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit;  if the latter, how 
determined) 
 
Enterprises fulfilling the criteria of the Economic Promotion Fund Act an the Guideline for 
Granting Aid for develop business and projects.   
 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible,  the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsid y information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.1 
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   Annual amount of subsidy budgeted 
 
2009 EUR  0,00 2010 EUR 0,00 
Total  0,00 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statis tics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption,  imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s) 
 
 It is considered that this subs idy has a minimal effect on trade. 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, wher e possible and meaningful, should be the latest 
year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the 
subsidy.   
 
109. Richtlinie "Unternehmens- und Projektentwicklung" X 145/2008 
1. Title of the subsidy progra mme, if relevant, or brief descr iption or identification of the 
subsidy 
 
 Richtlinie "Unternehmens- und Projektentwicklung". 
 X 145/2008. 
 2. Period covered by the notification.  The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year.  In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified 
 
2009 and 2010.   
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
 Modernisation of business, specialisation and Improvement packages for business.   
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inc luding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 
 Economic Promotion Fund Act as amended.  Guideline for Granting Aid for develop business and projects. 
 Authority granting the subsidy; Carinthian Economic Support Fund. 
 5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
  Grant.     G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.1 
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  6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whe ther to producers, to exporters, or others;  
through what mechanism;  whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit;  if the latter, how 
determined) 
 
 Enterprises fulfilling the criteria of the Economic Promotion Fund Act an the Guideline for 
Granting Aid for develop business and projects.   
 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible,  the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsid y information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation 
 
 Annual amount of subsidy budgeted 
  2009 EUR  0,00 
 2010 EUR 49.837,00 
 Total  49.837,00  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statis tics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption,  imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s) 
 
 It is considered that this subs idy has a minimal effect on trade. 
 
(a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, wher e possible and meaningful, should be the latest 
year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the 
subsidy.   
 
110. Richtlinie "Unternehmenserhaltende Maßnahmen" N 505/2009 
1. Title of the subsidy progra mme, if relevant, or brief descr iption or identification of the 
subsidy 
 
 Richtlinie "Unternehmenserhaltende Maßnahmen". 
 N 505/2009.  
2. Period covered by the notification.  The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year.  In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified 
 
2009 and 2010. 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
Modernisation of business, improvement of  tourism, specialisation and Improvement 
packages for business. 
 G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.1 
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  4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inc luding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 
 Economic Promotion Fund Act as amended. 
 General Guideline for Granting Aid. 
 Authority granting the subsidy;  Carinthian Economic Support Fund. 
 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
 Grant, loans.   
 6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whe ther to producers, to exporters, or others;  
through what mechanism;  whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit;  if the latter, how 
determined) 
 
On the basis of the Economic Assistance Funds  Act and the Guideline for Granting Aid.   
 7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible,  the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsid y information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation 
 
Annual amount of subsidy budgeted 
 
2009 EUR  1.400.000,00 
2010 EUR 1.529.924,00 
Total  2.929.924,00 
 8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statis tics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption,  imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s) 
 
 It is considered that this subs idy has a minimal effect on trade. 
 
(a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, wher e possible and meaningful, should be the latest 
year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the 
subsidy.   
 
111. Richtlinie "Strategische Projektentwi cklung (Finanzierung)" N 59 C /2007 
1. Title of the subsidy progra mme, if relevant, or brief descr iption or identification of the 
subsidy 
 
Richtlinie "Strategische Projektentwicklung (Finanzierung)". 
 N 59 C /2007. 
  G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.1 
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  2. Period covered by the notification.  The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year.  In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified 
 
2009 and 2010.   
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
 Modernisation of business, improvement of  tourism, specialisation and Improvement 
packages for business. 
 4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inc luding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 
 Economic Promotion Fund Act as amended. 
 General Guideline for Granting Aid for develop projects (financing). 
 Authority granting the subsidy;  Carinthian Economic Support Fund.  
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
 Grant, loans.   
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whe ther to producers, to exporters, or others;  
through what mechanism;  whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit;  if the latter, how 
determined) 
 
On the basis of the Economic Assistance Funds  Act and the Guideline for Granting Aid for 
develop projects (financing).    
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible,  the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsid y information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation 
 
 Annual amount of subsidy budgeted 
 
2009 EUR  0,00 2010 EUR 0,00 
Total  0,00 
 8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statis tics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption,  imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s) 
 
 It is considered that this subs idy has a minimal effect on trade. 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available; G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.1 
Page 154 
 
 
  (b) for a previous representative year, which, wher e possible and meaningful, should be the latest 
year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the 
subsidy.   
 112. Richtlinie "Strategische Projektentwicklung (Finanzierung)" X 146/2008 
1. Title of the subsidy progra mme, if relevant, or brief descr iption or identification of the 
subsidy 
 
 Richtlinie "Strategische Projektentwicklung (Finanzierung)".  X 146/2008. 
 
2. Period covered by the notification.  The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year.  In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified 
 
2009 and 2010.   
 3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
Modernisation of business, improvement of  tourism, specialisation and Improvement 
packages for business.   
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inc luding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 
 Economic Promotion Fund Act as amended.  General Guideline for Granting Aid for develop projects (financing). 
 Authority granting the subsidy; Carinthian Economic Support Fund. 
 5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
  Grant, loans.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whe ther to producers, to exporters, or others;  
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined) 
 
On the basis of the Economic Assistance Funds  Act and the Guideline for Granting Aid for 
develop projects (financing). 
 7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible,  the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsid y information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation 
 
 Annual amount of subsidy budgeted  
2009 EUR  0,00 
2010 EUR 0,00 Total  0,00 
  G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.1 
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  8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statis tics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption,  imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s) 
 
It is considered that this subs idy has a minimal effect on trade. 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, wher e possible and meaningful, should be the latest 
year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the 
subsidy.   
 
113. Richtlinie "Strategische Projektentwicklung (Finanzierung)" XR 25/2007 
1. Title of the subsidy progra mme, if relevant, or brief descr iption or identification of the 
subsidy 
 
 Richtlinie "Strategische Projektentwicklung (Finanzierung)". 
 XR 25/2007. 
 2. Period covered by the notification.  The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year.  In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified 
 
2009 and 2010.   
 3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
Modernisation of business, improvement of  tourism, specialisation and Improvement 
packages for business.   
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inc luding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 
 Economic Promotion Fund Act as amended. 
 General Guideline for Granting Aid for develop projects (financing). 
 Authority granting the subsidy;  Carinthian Economic Support Fund.  
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
 Grant, loans.   
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whe ther to producers, to exporters, or others;  
through what mechanism;  whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit;  if the latter, how 
determined) 
 
On the basis of the Economic Assistance Funds  Act and the Guideline for Granting Aid for 
develop projects (financing).   
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  7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible,  the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsid y information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation 
 
 Annual amount of subsidy budgeted 
 
 2009 EUR  0,00  2010 EUR 0,00 
 Total  0,00 
 8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statis tics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption,  imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s) 
 
 It is considered that this subs idy has a minimal effect on trade. 
 
(a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, wher e possible and meaningful, should be the latest 
year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the 
subsidy.   
 
114. Richtlinie "Strategische Projektentwicklung (Finanzierung)" XS 36/2007 
1. Title of the subsidy progra mme, if relevant, or brief descr iption or identification of the 
subsidy 
 
 Richtlinie "Strategische Projektentwicklung (Finanzierung)".  XS 36/2007. 
  
2. Period covered by the notification.  The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified 
 
2009 and 2010.   
 3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
Modernisation of business, improvement of  tourism, specialisation and Improvement 
packages for business. 
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inc luding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 
 Economic Promotion Fund Act as amended.  General Guideline for Granting Aid for develop projects (financing). 
 Authority granting the subsidy;  Carinthian Economic Support Fund. 
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  5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
 Grant, loans.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whe ther to producers, to exporters, or others;  
through what mechanism;  whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit;  if the latter, how 
determined) 
 
On the basis of the Economic Assistance Funds  Act and the Guideline for Granting Aid for 
develop projects (financing).   
 7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible,  the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsid y information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation 
 
 Annual amount of subsidy budgeted  
2009 EUR  0,00 
2010 EUR 0,00 Total  0,00 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statis tics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption,  imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s) 
 
 It is considered that this subs idy has a minimal effect on trade. 
 
(a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, wher e possible and meaningful, should be the latest 
year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the 
subsidy.   
 115. Richtlinie "Kleinbeihilfen 47 a" N 47a/2009 
1. Title of the subsidy progra mme, if relevant, or brief descr iption or identification of the 
subsidy 
 
 Richtlinie "Kleinbeihilfen 47 a".  N 47a/2009. 
  
2. Period covered by the notification.  The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year.  In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified 
 
2009 and 2010. G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.1 
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  3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
Modernisation of business, improvement of  tourism, specialisation and Improvement 
packages for business.   
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inc luding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 
 Economic Promotion Fund Act as amended. 
 General Guideline for Granting Aid for develop projects (financing). 
 Authority granting the subsidy;  Carinthian Economic Support Fund.  
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
 Grant, loans. 
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whe ther to producers, to exporters, or others;  
through what mechanism;  whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit;  if the latter, how 
determined) 
 
On the basis of the Economic Assistance Funds  Act and the Guideline for Granting Aid for 
develop projects (financing).   
 7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible,  the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsid y information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation 
 
 Annual amount of subsidy budgeted 
 
 2009 EUR  2.986.828,00  2010 EUR 10.457.465,00 
 Total  13.444.293,00 
  8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statis tics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption,  imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s) 
 
 It is considered that this subs idy has a minimal effect on trade. 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, wher e possible and meaningful, should be the latest 
year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the 
subsidy.    G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.1 
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  116. State aid N 92/2008 – Austria 
Restructuring aid to Der Bäcker Legat GmbH   
 1. Title of the subsidy pr ogramme, if relevant, or id entification of the subsidy 
 
State aid N 92/2008 - Austria Restructuring aid to Der Bäcker Legat GmbH  
 
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year.  In the latter case, the start an end dates of the 
fiscal year should be specified 
 
2009 and 2010. 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
Restructuring firms in difficulty.   
 
4. Background an authority for the subsidy (inc luding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 
The Der Bäcker Legat GmbH is a long-estab lished company in Klagenfurt, which produces 
and sells bakery products for at least fifty years.   
Problems with the neighbourhood and the comme rcial authorities forced the Der Bäcker 
Legat GmbH to change the location of business.  The Der Bäcker Legat GmbH was not able to finance the relocation on its own.  
 
For this reason the Landeshauptstadt Klagenfurt am Wörthersee decided to grant financial aid 
to Der Bäcker Legat GmbH. 
 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
Formation of a silent partnership (capital contribution to the amount of EUR 400.000,--) 
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (w hether to producers, to exporters or others;  
through what mechanism;  whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit;  if the latter, how 
determined) 
 
Capital contribution by the Landeshauptstadt Kl agenfurt am Wörthersee to the Der Bäcker 
Legat GmbH (silent partnership).   
 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible,  the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsid y information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation 
 
Total amount: EUR 400.000,-- G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.1 
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  8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other ti me limits attaches to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
The silent partnership agreement has become le gally effective on July 2, 2008 and has been 
entered into for an indefinite peri od of time.  Nevertheless, since the parties have waved their right to 
terminate the agreement for the period of five year s, the duration of the subsidy is expected to be 
five years. 
 9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statis tics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the 
extent possible, relevant an/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, im ports an exports of th e subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s) 
 
(a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, wher e possible and meaningful, should be the latest 
year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the 
subsidy. 
 
Balance sheet total 2008:  EUR 5,11 Mio 
 Balance sheet total 2009:  EUR 4,75 Moi 
 
Annual sales 2009:  EUR 9,8 Mio 
 Annual sales 2008:  EUR 10,73 Moi 
 
Number of employed persons: 
 2010:  142 
 2009:  176  2008:  172 
 
Report according to Art. 25.2 WTO-SCM-Abkommen; 
 
Period:  2009 and 2010 
 
117. Richtlinien zur Förderung der wirtschaftlichen-technischen Forschung und 
Technologieentwicklung (FTE-Richtlinien) 
1. Title of the subsidy progra mme, if relevant, or brief descr iption or identification of the 
subsidy 
 
 Guidelines:  Richtlinien zur Förderung de r wirtschaftlichen-technischen Forschung und 
Technologieentwicklung  (FTE-Richtlinien) 
 
2. Period covered by the notification.  The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year.  In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified 
 
 2009 and 2010. 
 3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
  Subsidy for research & development projects.   G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.1 
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  4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inc luding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 
 Federal Ministry of Transport, Innovation and Technology. 
 The FTE-Guidelines (legal basis: Forschungs- und Technologieförderungsgesetz – FTFG).  
 FTE-Guidelines:  N 486/2007. 
 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
 Grants. 
 6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whe ther to producers, to exporters, or others;  
through what mechanism;  whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit;  if the latter, how 
determined) 
 
 Companies, research institutes, scientists. 
 Mechanism:  call for proposers.  Fluctuating amounts determined by results of Evaluation of every project. 
 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible,  the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsid y information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation 
 
Annual amount of subsidy paid 2009:  
€ 145.513.832,--  
 
Annual amount of subsidy paid 2010: € 239.925.225,-- 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
 Project period:  from 1 up to several years (depends on the proposal).  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statis tics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption,  imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s) 
 
(a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, wher e possible and meaningful, should be the latest 
year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the 
subsidy. 
 118. Richtlinien für die österreichische Forschung sförderungsgesellschaft zur Förderung von 
Forschung, Technologie, Entwicklung und Innovation (FFG-Richtlinien) 
1. Title of the subsidy progra mme, if relevant, or brief descr iption or identification of the 
subsidy 
 
 Austrian Promotion Agency – General Programmes. G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.1 
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  Guidelines:  Richtlinien für die österreic hische Forschungsförderungsgesellschaft zur 
 Förderung von Forschung, Technologie, Entwicklung und Innovation. 
 (FFG-Richtlinien)  
2. Period covered by the notification.  The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year.  In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified 
 
2009 and 2010. 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
Subsidy for research and development projects.  
 4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inc luding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 
Federal Ministry of Transport, Innovation and Technology. 
Legal basis of the FFG-Guidelines builds the fede ral law for the establishment of the Austrian 
Research Promotion Agency.  
FFG-Richtlinien:  N 270/2007. 
 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
Grants, loans, sureties for bank loans.   
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whe ther to producers, to exporters, or others;  
through what mechanism;  whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit;  if the latter, how 
determined) 
 
Companies, research institutes. Mechanism:  call for proposers during the whole year. 
Fluctuating amounts determined by results of Evaluation of every project. 
 7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible,  the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsid y information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation 
 
Annual amount of subsidy paid 2009:  € 168.776.664,-- 
 
Annual amount of subsidy paid 2010: 
€ 163.490.724,-- 
 8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
 Project period:  1 year.    G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.1 
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  9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statis tics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption,  imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s) 
 
(a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, wher e possible and meaningful, should be the latest 
year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the 
subsidy. 
 
n.a. 
 
119. Lower Austrian Water Management Fund Aid Guidelines 2009 - Water Ecology for 
competitive Entities 
1. Title of the subsidy pr ogramme, if relevant, or id entification of the subsidy 
 
Lower Austrian Water Management Fund  Aid Guidelines 2009 - Water Ecology for 
competitive Entities.   
 
2.   Period covered by the notification.  The peri od to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year.  In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified 
 
  2009 and 2010. 
 3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
Subsidization of measures improving the ecological status of waters by reducing. The hydro morphological burden to reach the environmental targets for surface waters.  
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inc luding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 
The aid granting body is the Lower Austrian Water Management Fund. Legal basis for the Lower Austrian Wa ter Management Fund is the Lower. 
Austrian Water Management Fund Act, Regional Law Gazette 1300 in its current. 
Version, and the Decision by the Lower Austrian Water Management Fund. 
 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
Subsidies under the scheme are granted as non-repayable cash grants.   
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (w hether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined) 
 
Beneficiaries under the scheme are competition-oriented entities whose facilities cause hydro 
morphological burden on flowing waters presumed th at they are eligible under the General Block 
Exemption Regulation.  
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  7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible,  the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsid y information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is notpossible, a full explanation 
 
In 2009 no new subsidy commitments were made. 
 
In 2010 subsidies up to the amount of € 164. 018,- were committed.  The corresponding 
volume of eligible costs of investment reached € 1.668.018,-.   
 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
The duration of validity is from 19 May 2009 until 31 December 2013.  
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statis tics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption,  imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s) 
 
(a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, wher e possible and meaningful, should be the latest 
year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the 
subsidy. 
 
It is assumed that subsidies under this scheme have got only minimal effects on the 
international trade.   120. Innovation Programme of the Regi on of Styria for Tourism 2009 
1. Title of the subsidy progra mme, if relevant, or brief descr iption or identification of the 
subsidy 
 
Innovation Programme of the Region of Styria for Tourism.   
 
2. Period covered by the notification.  The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year.  In the latter case the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified 
 
 2009.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
− Improvement of the tourism infrastructure. 
− Creation of impact projects in tourism.  G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.1 
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  4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inc luding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 
Beschluss der Steiermärkischen Landesreg ierung vom 7.7.2008 und Notifizierung der 
Europäischen Kommission X482/2009 (vorherg ehende Notifizierungsnummer XS 16/2007, 
XS 185/2008) 
 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
 Subsidies under the scheme are given as non-repayable cash grants. 
 6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whe ther to producers, to exporters, or others;  
through what mechanism;  whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit;  if the latter, how 
determined) 
 
Recipients under this aid scheme are tourism en terprises.  Aid is granted in the form of 
singular premiums or half-year interest subsidies to loans with duration of several years.    
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible,  the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsid y information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation 
 
€ 1.871.400,- (Moreover additional means are ma de disposable for specific programmes such 
as for instance the Quality Offensive Tourism Al pine Ski World Champi onship 2013 Schladming). 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
 Until 31 December 2013.   
 9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the  notifying Member.  To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption,  imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s) 
 
(a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, wher e possible and meaningful, should be the latest 
year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the 
subsidy.   
 
It is assumed that the application of the aid scheme has got only minimal effects on the 
international trade.  
 
121. Innovation Programme of the Region of Styria for the Tourism 2010 
1. Title of the subsidy progra mme, if relevant, or brief descr iption or identification of the 
subsidy 
 
Innovation Programme of the Region of Styria for the Tourism. 
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  2. Period covered by the notification.  The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year.  In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified 
 
 2010. 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
Improvement of the tourism infrastructure. 
 Creation of tourism impact projects. 
 4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inc luding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 
Decision by the Regional Government of Styr ia from 7 July 2008 and block-exemption 
information to the European Commission, regist ered under X482/2009 (formerly registered as XS 
16/2007 and XS 185/2008).    
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
 Subsidies under this scheme are given as non-repayable cash grants.   
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whe ther to producers, to exporters, or others;  
through what mechanism;  whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit;  if the latter, how 
determined) 
 
Recipients under the scheme are tourism enterpri ses.  Subsidies are granted in the form of 
singular premiums or half-year interest subsidies to loans with a duration of several years.   
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible,  the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsid y information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation 
 
€ 1.871.400,- (Moreover additional means are ma de disposable for specific programmes such 
as the Quality Offensive Tourism Alpine Sk i World Championship 2013 Schladming).    
 8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
 Until 31 December 2013.   
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the  notifying Member.  To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production,  consumpti on, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s) 
 
(a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, wher e possible and meaningful, should be the latest 
year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the 
subsidy.   
  G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.1 
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  It is assumed that the application of the aid scheme has got only minimal effects on the 
international trade.  
 
122. Innovation Programme of the Region of  Styria for the Tourist Industry  
1. Title of the subsidy progra mme, if relevant, or brief descr iption or identification of the 
subsidy 
 
 Innovation Programme of the Region of Styria for the Tourist Industry. 
 2. Period covered by the notification.  The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year.  In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified 
 
2009 and 2010.   
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
 Improvement of the tourist infrastructure and creation of tourist lead projects. 
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inc luding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 
Decision by the Styrian Regional Government da ted 7 July 2008 and information to EC for 
block exemption, registered under EC-number X 482/2009 (previous registration numbers were 
XS16/2007 and XS185/2008).   
 5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
  Grant.    
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whe ther to producers, to exporters, or others;  
through what mechanism;  whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit;  if the latter, how 
determined) 
 
Tourist enterprises;  grants in the form of singl e premiums or half-year interest rates subsidies 
for loans with a period of several years.   
 7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible,  the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year).  Where provision of per unit subsid y information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation 
 
 € 1.871.400,- per year (in addition further mean s are put at disposition for specific promotion 
actions such as the quality offensive "Tourism Alpi ne Ski World Championship 2013 Schladming").   
 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
Until 31 December 2013.   G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.1 
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  9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the  notifying Member.  To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production,  consumpti on, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s) 
 
(a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, wher e possible and meaningful, should be the latest 
year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the 
subsidy.  
 
It is assumed that the application of th is scheme has got only minimal effect on the 
international trade.    
  
 
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