WORLD TRADE  
ORGANIZATION   
G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.5 
16 November 2011 
 (11-5217) 
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 the Czech Republic . 
 
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  CZECH REPUBLIC 
 
TABLE OF CONTENTS 
 
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I.  INVESTMENT INCENTIVES ................................................................................................ 3  
II.  OPERATIONAL PROGRAMME ENTERPRISE AND INNOVATIONS: 
PROGRESS, GUARANTEE, DEVELOPMENT, ECO ENERGY, 
INNOVATION, POTENTIAL, COOPE RATION, PROSPERITY, REAL 
ESTATES ....................................................................................................................... ........... 4 
III. REDUCTION OF NOX EMISSIONS FROM COMBUSTION 
INSTALLATIONS ................................................................................................................. ... 9 
IV.  INVESTMENT AID FOR THE REDUCTION OF INDUSTRIAL EMISSIONS 
INTO WATER .................................................................................................................... .... 10 
V.  REDUCTION OF VOC EMISSIONS .................................................................................. 11  
VI.  PROGRAM FOR SUPPORT ENTREPRENEURIAL PROPERTIES AND 
INFRASTRUCTURE ............................................................................................................. 13  
VII. PROGRAM R&D – PROGRAM TECHNOLOGY, INFORMATION 
SYSTEMS, PRODUCTS - (TIP) ........................................................................................... 14  
 
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  I. INVESTMENT INCENTIVES 
1.  Title of the subsidy progra mme, if relevant, or brief descr iption or identification of the 
subsidy 
 
 Investment incentives. 
 
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be 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 
  Regional development, creation of new jobs. 
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inc luding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 
 Background : Financial support to investment projects. Support is directed to production 
activities in manufacturing industry and to invest ments into progressive technologies and activities 
with high added value. 
  Authority for the subsidy : Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Czech Republic. 
 
 Legislation : Commission Regulation No. 1628/2006 on the application of Art. 87 and 88 of 
Treaty to national regional investment aid (OJ 2006 L 302/29) 
 5. Form of the subsidy (i.e. gr ant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
 Tax relief, grant, land sale below market price.  
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) 
 
 For all types of recipients. The aid amount is cal culated as a percentage of the eligible costs. 
Subsidy is provided up to the percentage given by the Regional Map of State Aid Intensity 
(authorized by the European Commission unde r the N 510/06 – Czech Republic Regional Aid Map 
2007-2013).  7.  Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible,  the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation 
 
 In 2009:  CZK 3,686.15 million (subsidy)  In 2010:  CZK 1,913.74 million (subsidy) G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.5 
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  8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 a bove, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to  each item, and may provide information on 
multiple items in one heading (e.g. provide in formation on items 3 and 4 under one heading). 
In this case, the notification must clearly speci fy what items are covered by which heading 
 
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 9.  Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time-limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
 1.1.2007 - 31.12.2013 
 10. 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 
includes statistics of production, consumption,  imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s) 
 
 Not available.  
II. OPERATIONAL PROGRAMME ENTERPRISE AND INNOVATIONS: PROGRESS, 
GUARANTEE, DEVELOPMENT, ECO ENERGY, INNOVATION, POTENTIAL, 
COOPERATION, PROSPERITY, REAL ESTATES 
1. Title of the subsidy progra mme, if relevant, or brief descr iption or identification of the 
subsidy 
 
 Operational Programme Enterprise and Innova tions: Progress, Guarantee, Development, Eco 
energy.   Innovation, Potential, Cooperation, Prosperity, Real estates.  2.  Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be 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 
 
 Environmental protection, regional deve lopment, SME, research and development, 
innovations.  4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inc luding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 
Progress 
  Background : realization of larger entrepreneurial pr ojects for the development of SMEs with 
a lower capital background or with limited possibilities of obtaining a loan representing a barrier in 
the access to external financing. The potential financial contributi on to the subordinate loan should 
motivate the entrepreneurs to increase the employment rate. 
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   Authority : Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Czech Republic. 
  Legislation : Commission Regulation (EC) No. 800/2008 declaring certain categories of aid 
compatible with the common market in app lication of Articles 87 and 88 of the Treaty 
 
Guarantee 
 
 Background : the aim of the programme is to facilita te the realisation of entrepreneurial 
projects of SMEs focused on investments and in creasing competitiveness in th e form of guarantees 
and soft guarantees with financial contributions. Th e focus will be on the support of projects of small 
enterprises in the regions with concentrated support of the state. 
 
 Authority : Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Czech Republic. 
 
 Legislation : Commission Regulation (EC) No. 800/2008 declaring certain categories of aid 
compatible with the common market in appli cation of Articles 87 and 88 of the Treaty. 
 Development 
  Background : support of competitiveness of SMEs particularly by purchasing new 
technologies in areas with the concentrated support of the State.  
 Authority : Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Czech Republic. 
 
 Legislation : Commission Regulation (EC) No. 800/2008 declaring certain categories of aid 
compatible with the common market in appli cation of Articles 87 and 88 of the Treaty. 
 
Eco Energy 
  Background : focused particularly on increasing the effectiveness of generation, transmission 
and consumption of energy and the use of renewable and alternative energy sources. 
 
 Authority : Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Czech Republic. 
  Legislation : Commission Regulation No. 800/2008 d eclaring certain categories of aid 
compatible with the common market in app lication of Art. 87 and 88 of the Treaty. 
 
Innovations 
 
 Background : focused particularly on the support fo r the commercialisation of R&D results 
and the transfer of technologies onto markets through innovation activities. 
 
 Authority : Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Czech Republic. 
 
 Legislation : Commission Regulation No. 800/2008 d eclaring certain categories of aid 
compatible with the common market in app lication of Art. 87 and 88 of the Treaty. 
 Potential 
  Background : focused particularly on strengthening research capacities in the SMEs already 
engaged in research and development and on the deepening of collaboration of SMEs with R&D 
institutions.  G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.5 
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   Authority : Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Czech Republic. 
  Legislation : Commission Regulation No. 800/2008 d eclaring certain categories of aid 
compatible with the common market in app lication of Art. 87 and 88 of the Treaty. 
 
Co-operation 
 
 Background : the objective of the Programme is support for establishing and developing 
cooperative sectoral associations – clusters, poles of  excellence, technology platforms and cooperative 
projects at regional, supraregional and internationa l levels as a tool for boosting competitiveness of 
the economy and economic growth. 
  The Programme's general objective is con tinuous creation of a favourable business 
environment, improvement of conditions for enterprise and innovation and development of 
competitive edge by closer interrelations am ong research, universities and the business sector. 
 
 Authority : Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Czech Republic. 
  Legislation : Commission Regulation No. 800/2008 d eclaring certain categories of aid 
compatible with the common market in app lication of Art. 87 and 88 of the Treaty. 
 
Prosperity 
 
 Background : support - through subsidies - estab lishing and further development of 
infrastructure entities for industri al research, technological development and innovations mainly 
focused on implementing new technologies a nd competitive products and services. 
 
 Authority : Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Czech Republic. 
 
 Legislation : Commission Regulation No. 800/2008 d eclaring certain categories of aid 
compatible with the common market in app lication of Art. 87 and 88 of the Treaty. 
 
Real Estates 
 
 Background : a programme support of infrastructure for enterprises. 
  Authority : Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Czech Republic. 
 
 Legislation : Commission Regulation No. 800/2008 d eclaring certain categories of aid 
compatible with the common market in app lication of Art. 87 and 88 of the Treaty. 
 5. Form of the subsidy (i.e. gr ant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
 Grant, soft loan, 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) 
 
 SME: Progress, Guarantee, Development.   All types of the recipients: Eco energy, Innovatio n, Potential, Cooperation, Prosperity, Real 
estates.  G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.5 
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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 
 
 (a)  Progress    In 2009: CZK 53.94 million (subsidy)   In 2010: CZK 6.185 million (subsidy) 
 
 (b)  Guarantee    In 2009: CZK 1,322 million (subsidy)   In 2010: CZK 407.79 million (subsidy) 
 
 (c)  Development    In 2009: CZK 0   In 2010: CZK 315.93 million (subsidy)  
 (d)  Eco Energy 
   2009: CZK 0   2010: CZK 296.24 million (subsidy)  
 (e)  Innovations 
   2009: CZK 178.8 million (subsidy)   2010: CZK 475.98 million (subsidy)   (f)  Potential 
 
  In 2009: CZK 147.917 million (subsidy)   In 2010: CZK 236.48 million (subsidy)   (g)  Co-operation 
 
  In 2009: CZK 0   In 2010: CZK 50.655 million (subsidy)   (h)  Prosperity  
  2009: CZK 4.995 million (subsidy) 
  2010: CZK 167.84 million (subsidy)   (i)  Real Estates  
  In 2009: CZK 0 
  In 2010: CZK 4.15 million (subsidy)  G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.5 
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  8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 a bove, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to  each item, and may provide information on 
multiple items in one heading (e.g. provide in formation on items 3 and 4 under one heading). 
In this case, the notification must clearly speci fy what items are covered by which heading. 
 
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 9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other tim e-limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
 (a)  Progress 
   13.3.2009 - 31.12.2010   (b)  Guarantee 
 
  13.2.2009 - 31.12.2010   (c)  Development    15.1.2009 - 31.12.2010 
 
 (d)  Eco Energy    1.10.2008 - 31.3.2012  
 (e)  Innovations 
   1.5.2008 - 30.6.2010   (f)  Potential  
  1.3.2008 - 30.6.2010 
  (g)  Cooperation    1.10.2008 - 31.12.2010 
 
 (h)  Prosperity    7.4.2008 - 31.12.2010   (i)  Real Estates 
 
  1.7.2009 - 30.4.2012  10. 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 
includes statistics of production, consumption,  imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s) 
 
 Not available.  G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.5 
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III. REDUCTION OF NOX EMISSIONS FROM COMBUSTION INSTALLATIONS 
1. Title of the subsidy progra mme, if relevant, or brief descr iption or identification of the 
subsidy 
 
 Reduction of NOx Emissions from combustion installations. 
 2.  Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be 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 
 
 Environmental protection, regional development. 
 4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inc luding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 
 Background : The objective of the scheme is to re duce air emissions of mono nitrogen oxides 
(NOx) from stationary combustion installations, belo w Community standards. NOx is a generic term 
for two components, nitric oxide (NO) and nitr ogen dioxide (NO2). The scheme will consist in 
investment aid in the form of direct grants and will target combustion installations of more than 
5 MW of installed capacity. The aid will only be gr anted to the extent that the supported project 
improves on national standards, which for installati ons of more than 50 MW of installed capacities, 
are in line with the relevant Community standards. 
 
 Authority for the subsidy : Ministry of the Environment of the Czech Republic. 
 
 Legislation : Article 87 (3) (c) of the EC Treaty and Community Guidelines on State Aid for 
Environmental Protection. 
 
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 fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined) 
 
 All types of recipients.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible,  the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation 
 
 In 2009: CZK 67.9 million (annual budget) 
 In 2010: CZK 67.9 million (annual budget)  G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.5 
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  8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 a bove, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to  each item, and may provide information on 
multiple items in one heading (e.g. provide in formation on items 3 and 4 under one heading). 
In this case, the notification must clearly speci fy what items are covered by which heading. 
 
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 9.  Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time-limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
 Until 31.12.2013. 
 10. 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 
includes statistics of production, consumption,  imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s) 
 
 Not available.  
IV. INVESTMENT AID FOR THE REDUCTION OF INDUSTRIAL EMISSIONS INTO 
WATER 
1. Title of the subsidy progra mme, if relevant, or brief descr iption or identification of the 
subsidy 
 
 Investment aid for the reduction of  industrial emissions into water. 
 
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be 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 
  Environmental protection, regional development.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inc luding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 
 Background : The objective of the scheme is to redu ce emissions into water of dangerous 
substances below applicable Community standards. The investments to be financed consist in the 
construction of technical installations at existing in dustrial sources of waste water in order to reduce 
emissions of the relevant da ngerous substances into water bodies below existing Community 
standards, or in the absence of Community standards. 
 
 Authority for the subsidy : Ministry of the Environment of the Czech Republic. 
 
 Legislation : Article 87(3)(c) of the EC Treaty and Community Guidelines on State Aid for 
Environmental Protection.   G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.5 
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  5. Form of the subsidy (i.e. gr ant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
 Direct 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 fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined) 
 
 All types of recipients.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible,  the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation 
 
 In 2009: CZK 188 million (annual budget) 
 In 2010: CZK 188 million (annual budget)  8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 a bove, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to  each item, and may provide information on 
multiple items in one heading (e.g. provide in formation on items 3 and 4 under one heading). 
In this case, the notification must clearly speci fy what items are covered by which heading. 
 
 -  9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other tim e-limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
 1.10.2007 - 31.12.2013.  10. 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 
includes statistics of production, consumption,  imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s) 
 
 Not available. 
 
V. REDUCTION OF VOC EMISSIONS 
1. Title of the subsidy progra mme, if relevant, or brief descr iption or identification of the 
subsidy 
 
 Reduction of VOC emissions. 
 
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be 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. 
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  3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
 Environmental protection, regional development.  4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inc luding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 
 Background : The objective of the scheme is to re duce air emissions of Volatile Organic 
Compounds (VOCs) from fixed sources below the leve ls resulting from the application of mandatory 
standards. 
 
 The scheme will consist in investment aid in th e form of direct grants. The aid will only be 
granted to the extent that the supported project im proves on national standards, which are in line with 
the relevant Community standards. 
 
 Authority for the subsidy : Ministry of the Environment of the Czech Republic. 
 
 Legislation : Article 87(3)(c) of the EC Treaty and Community Guidelines on State Aid for 
Environmental Protection.  5. Form of the subsidy (i.e. gr ant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
 Direct 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 fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined) 
 
 To all type of recipients.  7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible,  the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation 
 
 In 2009: CZK 11.6 million (annual budget)  In 2010: CZK 11.6 million (annual budget) 
 
8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 a bove, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to  each item, and may provide information on 
multiple items in one heading (e.g. provide in formation on items 3 and 4 under one heading). 
In this case, the notification must clearly speci fy what items are covered by which heading. 
 
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 9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other tim e-limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
 Until 31.12.2013.  G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.5 
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  10.  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 
includes statistics of production, consumption,  imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s) 
 
 Not available.  
VI. PROGRAM FOR SUPPORT ENTREPRENEURIAL PROPERTIES AND 
INFRASTRUCTURE 
1. Title of the subsidy progra mme, if relevant, or brief descr iption or identification of the 
subsidy 
 
 Program for support entrepreneurial properties and infrastructure.  
2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified 
 
 2009-2010.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
 Regional development.  4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inc luding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 
 Background : Program is mainly designed for s upport strategic industrial zones (for a 
strategic investor), next for projects of build up, regeneration properties for a business including 
infrastructure.  
 Authority for the subsidy : Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Czech Republic. 
  Legislation : Commission Regulation No. 1628/2006 on the application of Art. 87 and 88 of 
Treaty to national regional investment aid (OJ 2006 L 302/29).  
5.  Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
 Grant, interest rates subsidies, reimbursable 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 fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined) 
 
 Organization complement of the state a nd their alliances, development companies. 
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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 
 
 In 2009: CZK 1,420.6 million (subsidy) 
 In 2010: CZK 566 million (subsidy) – financing was completed in 2010 
 8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 a bove, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to  each item, and may provide information on 
multiple items in one heading (e.g. provide in formation on items 3 and 4 under one heading). 
In this case, the notification must clearly speci fy what items are covered by which heading. 
 
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9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other tim e-limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
 10.9.2007 - 31.12.2009.  10. 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 
includes statistics of production, consumption,  imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s) 
 
 Not available. 
 
VII. PROGRAM R&D – PROGRAM TECHNOLOGY, INFORMATION SYSTEMS, 
PRODUCTS - (TIP) 
1.  Title of the subsidy progra mme, if relevant, or brief descr iption or identification of the 
subsidy 
 
 Program TIP  2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be 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 
 
 Research and development 
 4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inc luding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 
 Background : Program is designed for support of activities in the field of industrial research 
and experimental development. Th e general objective is to ensure research and development for 
future rational industrial production in order to ensu re continuous and sustainable creation of research 
and development knowledge for in dustrial production and its rapid and effective exploitation.  G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.5 
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 Authority for the subsidy : Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Czech Republic. 
  Legislation : Community Framework for State Aid for Research and Development and 
Innovation 
 
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 fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined) 
 
 The beneficiaries of the aid scheme are all kind of companies from the industrial production 
sector, including research organisations. 
 7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible,  the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation 
 
 In 2009: CZK 1,029.96 million.  In 2010: CZK 2,174.37 million.  8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 a bove, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to  each item, and may provide information on 
multiple items in one heading (e.g. provide in formation on items 3 and 4 under one heading). 
In this case, the notification must clearly speci fy what items are covered by which heading. 
 
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9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other tim e-limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
 1.1.2009 - 31.12.2017.  
10. 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 
includes statistics of production, consumption,  imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s) 
 
 Not available. 
 
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