WORLD TRADE  
ORGANIZATION  G/SCM/N/186/EEC/Add.1 
23 December 2009 
 
 (09-6568) 
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 COMMUNITIES 
 
Addendum  
   The following addendum to the notification of the European Communities
* relates to subsidy 
programmes of Austria . 
 
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* On 1 December 2009, the Treaty of Lisbon amendi ng the Treaty on European Union and the Treaty 
establishing the European Comm unity (done at Lisbon, 13 Decembe r 2007) entered into force.  
On 29 November 2009, the WTO received a Verbal Note  (WT/L/779) from the Council  of the European Union 
and the Commission of the European Communities stating that, by virtue of the Treaty of Lisbon, as of 
1 December 2009, the European Union replaces and succeeds the European Community. G/SCM/N/186/EEC/Add.1 
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  AUSTRIA 
 
TABLE OF CONTENTS 
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1.
 DEVELOPMENT MEASURES OF THE LOWER AUSTRIAN BORDER 
REGION COMPANY ..............................................................................................................4  
2. ÖKO-SONDERAKTION  FERNWÄRME.............................................................................5  
3. ERP-INTERNATIONALISIERUNGSPROGRAMM,  XS 40/2007, XS 12/2008................6  
4. ERP-KMU-PROGRAMM, XS 44/2007, XS 1/2008...............................................................7  
5. ERP-REGIONALPROGRAMM, XR 4/2007.........................................................................8  
6. ERP-TECHNOLOGIEPRO GRAMM, N 287/97 ...................................................................9  
7. ERP-TOURISMUSPROGRAMM, XS  87/2007, X 115/2008 ..............................................10  
8. ERP-TOURISMUSPROGRAMM, XR 44/2007 ..................................................................11  
9. ERP-VERKEHRSPROGRAMM, N 76/07...........................................................................13  
10. GARANTIEN GEMÄß § 1 GARANTIEGESETZ;  ESA 93-272.......................................14  
11. GARANTIEN DES OST-WEST-FONDS BASIEREND AUF § 11 
GARANTIEGESETZ, ESA 93-274........................................................................................15  
12. INNOVATIONSPROGRAMM DES LANDES STEIERMARK FÜR DIE 
TOURISMUSWIRTSCHAFT ...............................................................................................16  
13. RICHTLINIE ZUR FÖRDERUNG VON GRÜNDUNG UND AUFBAU 
JUNGER INNOVATIVER TECHNOLOGIE-ORIENTIERTER UNTERNEHMEN (JITU), N 512/2006.................................................................................17
 
14. INNOVATIONSPROGRAMM "UNTERNEHM ENSDYNAMIK", XS 6/03 ..................18  
15. JUNGUNTERNEHMER- UND INNOVATIONSFÖRDERUNG FÜR KMU – 
HAFTUNGSÜBERNAHMEN, XS 45/2007;  N 160/2007....................................................19  
16. JUNGUNTERNEHMER- UND INNOVATIONSFÖRDERUNG FÜR KMU – 
PRÄMIENFÖRDERUNG, XS 46/2007, XR 2/2007.............................................................20  
17. JUNGUNTERNEHMER/INNEN-FÖRDERU NGSAKTION, XS 2/03 .............................21  
18. FTE-RICHTLINIEN ZUR FÖRDERUNG DER 
WIRTSCHAFTLICH-TECHNISCHEN FORSCHUNG UND 
TECHNOLOGIEENTWICKLUNG / PROTRANS - PROGRAMME FOR THE PROMOTION OF PRODUCT IDEN TIFICATION STRATEGIES 
(PRODUKTFINDUNGSSTRATEGIEN) AN D TECHNOLOGY TRANSF ER.................22
 
19. TYROLEAN ECONOMIC PROMOTION PROGRAMME – IMPULSE 
PACKAGE ........................................................................................................................ ......24  
20. TYROLEAN INFRASTRUCTURE PROMOTION PROGRAMME – 
BIOMASS LOCAL HEATING SYSTEMS .........................................................................25  
21. LABOUR MARKET PROMOTION ACT 1969..................................................................26  
22. LABOUR MARKET PROMOTION ACT 1969..................................................................27   G/SCM/N/186/EEC/Add.1 
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23. IMPULSPROGRAMM "DIENSTNEHMERUNT ERKÜNFTE" ESA-NO 93-279;  N 
693/95 ............................................................................................................................... .........28  
24. K PLUS COMPETENCE CENTERS PROGRAMME, AID SCHEME NR. 
73/99- AUSTRIA (MAIN SCHEME) ....................................................................................29  
25. "K PLUS" COMPETENCE CENTERS PROGRAMME, AID SCHEME NR. 292/98 - AUSTRIA (PILOT SCHEME)................................................................................31
 
26. GEWÄHRUNG VON BEITRÄGEN FÜR DIE ERRICHTUNG VON ANSCHLUSSBAHNEN, (BKA V05;  NN 101/95;  N 515/95).............................................32
 
27. SUBSIDIES FOR INTENSIFIED EN ERGETIC USE OF BIOMASS..............................33  
28. GRANTS FÜR RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT, VORARLBERGER 
F&E-PROJEKTFÖRDERUNG (ESA  93-297;  BKA V01).................................................34  
29. PROGRAMME FOR BUSINESS DEVE LOPMENT IN VORARLBERG 2007 - 
2013 ........................................................................................................................... ...............35  
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  1. DEVELOPMENT MEASURES OF THE LOWER AUSTRIAN BORDER REGION 
COMPANY 
1. Title of the subsidy programme , if relevant, or brief descri ption or identification of the 
subsidy  
 
 Programm "Development Measures of the Lower Austrian Border Region Company Ltd" 
EU Reg. Number:  XR 41/2007 and XS 82/2007.  2. Period covered by the notification
 
 
 2007 and 2008. 
 3. Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy
 
  The support is given essentially to projects in trade and industry in the border area of Lower 
Austria.  It is a subsidy with regional orientati on, region NUTS 3, former exclusively under Goal 5b 
now Goal 2 based on low interest rate loans.  4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inclu ding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
 
 NÖG company contract of June 25™ 1975 betw een the Federal Government of Austria and 
the Regional Government of Lower Austria.  The contract has an unlimited duration. 
 5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.
) 
 
 Essentially the subsidies are given in form of low interest 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 ) 
 
 The support is given essentially to projects in trade and industry in the border area of Lower 
Austria in form of low interest loans.  It is a subsidy with regional orientation, region NUTS 3. 
 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 amount budgeted for the subsidy:  is around €2.2 Million per year in form of low interest loans.  
2007: For 4 projects with total expenditures of  €3.943 Million were given 4 low interest 
loans, together €1.205 Million (gro ss cash grant equivalent €205,969.00). 
 
2008: For 6 projects with total expenditures of €68.425 Million were given 6 low interest 
loans, together €1.695 Million (gro ss cash grant equivalent €326,879.00). 
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  8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other tim e limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
  The company contract (see above) has an unlimited duration.  
 The low interest loans, that are given for the investment projects, have a duration around eight 
years, the first two years without repayment.  9. Statistical data
 
 
 Such statistical data on trade effects of the NÖG subsidy is not available (NÖG subsidy is 
given mostly to small and medium sized projects / companies;  so there is (nearly) no effect on trade!).  
2. ÖKO-SONDERAKTION FERNWÄRME 
1. Title of the subsidy programme , if relevant, or brief descri ption or identification of the 
subsidy  
  ÖKO-Sonderaktion Fernwärme.  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  
  2007 and 2008.  
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, reduction of CO2-emission.  4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inclu ding 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., grant, 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 (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 investors, who are in stalling a district heating plant.  The subsidy 
is a fix amount, either one time or annual for 10 years. 
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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  
 
 Total annual amount 2007:  €237,258.19 (for 5 investors). 
 Total annual amount 2008:  €44,483.64 (for 3 investors).  8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other tim e limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
 
 No time limits.  9. Statistical data
 
 
 The subsidy was introduced in 1992;  there are no useable statistic data available for the years 
before 1992.  
3. ERP-INTERNATIONALISIERUNGSPROGRAMM, XS 40/2007, XS 12/2008 
1. Title of the subsidy programme , if relevant, or brief descri ption or identification of the 
subsidy  
 
 ERP-Internationalisierungsprogr amm, 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  
  1 January 2007 until 31 December 2008.  3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
 
 
 Aid for direct investments in South-East- a nd East-European countries with positive strategic 
effects.  4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inclu ding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
 
 ERP-Fonds, ERP-Fonds Gesetz 1962, state aid framework of EC and 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 i ndustrial 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  G/SCM/N/186/EEC/Add.1 
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  (depending on the quality of the project related to the criteria given in the guidelines on 
ERP-Internationalisierungsprogramm);  payment af ter 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 subsidy 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):  €80,000.00. 
 Total volume of soft loans (cash  grant equivalent ):  €158,750.00. 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other tim e limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
  1 January 2007 until 31 December 2008. 
 
9. Statistical data
 
  Not available.  
4. ERP-KMU-PROGRAMM, XS 44/2007, XS 1/2008 
1. Title of the subsidy programme , if relevant, or brief descri ption or identification of the 
subsidy  
  ERP-KMU-Programm, 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  
  1 January 2007 until 31 December 2008.  
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 (inclu ding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
  ERP-Fonds, ERP-Fonds Gesetz 1962, state aid framework of EC and Guidelines on 
ERP KMU-Programm.  
5. Form of the subsidy 
(i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
  Soft loan.  G/SCM/N/186/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 manufacturing and i ndustrial 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-Programm);  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):  €175,000.00. 
 Total volume of soft loans (cash gr ant equivalent):  €37,479,513.00. 
 8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other tim e limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
 
 1 January 2007 until 31 December 2008. 
 9: Statistical data
 
  Not available 
 
5. ERP-REGIONALPROGRAMM, XR 4/2007 
1. Title of the subsidy programme , if relevant, or brief descri ption or identification of the 
subsidy  
  ERP-Regionalprogramm, 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 : 
 
 1 January 2007 until 31 December 2008. 
 3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
 
  Regional investment aid – aid for investments in disadvantaged regions (areas fulfilling the 
criteria of Article 87 Chapter 3a and Article 87 Ch apter 3c of the EC-Treaty and laid down by the 
European Commission). 
 4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inclu ding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
 
 ERP-Fonds, ERP-Fonds Gesetz 1962, state aid framework of EC and Guidelines on 
ERP-Regionalprogramm.   G/SCM/N/186/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 i ndustrial 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 independent commission (depending on the quality of the 
project related to the criteria given in the gui delines 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):  €310,000.00. 
 Total volume of soft loans (cash gr ant equivalent):  €19,200,146.00. 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other tim e limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
  1 January 2007 until 31 December 2013. 
 
9. Statistical data
 
  Not available  
6. ERP-TECHNOLOGIEP ROGRAMM, N 287/97 
1. Title of the subsidy programme , if relevant, or brief descri ption or identification of the 
subsidy  
  ERP-Technologieprogramm, 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  
  1 January 2007 until 31 December 2008.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
 
  State aid within framework for R&D defin ition laid down by EC to enhance R&D in 
enterprises.  G/SCM/N/186/EEC/Add.1 
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  4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inclu ding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
  ERP-Fonds, ERP-Fonds Gesetz 1962, state aid framework of EC and 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 i ndustrial 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 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):  €315,000.00. 
 Total volume of soft loans (cash grant equivalent):  €8,480,362.00. 
 8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other tim e limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
  1 January 2007 until 31 December 2013. 
 
9. Statistical data
 
  Not available  7. ERP-TOURISMUSPROGRAMM, XS 87/2007, X 115/2008 
1. Title of the subsidy programme , if relevant, or brief descri ption or identification of the 
subsidy  
  ERP-Tourismusprogramm, XS 87/2007, 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  
  1 January 2007 until 31 December 2008. 
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  3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 Aid to improve quality and diversity of tourism indus try, especially in the field of wellness, health 
(spa) and activity holidays, and r ealised by small or medium ente rprises according to the rules and 
definition laid down by EC. 
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inclu ding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
  ERP-Fonds, ERP-Fonds Gesetz 1962, state aid framework of EC and 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 related to the criteria given in the guidelines on ERP-Tourismusprogramm);  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):  €280,000.00. 
 Total volume of soft loans (cash gr ant equivalent):  €10,831,460.00. 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other tim e limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
  1 January 2007 until 31 December 2013. 
 
9. Statistical data
 
  Not available  
8. ERP-TOURISMUSPROGRAMM, XR 44/2007 
1. Title of the subsidy programme , if relevant, or brief descri ption or identification of the 
subsidy  
  ERP-Tourismusprogramm, XR 44/2007.  G/SCM/N/186/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  
  1 January 2007 until 31 December 2008. 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
 
  Aid to improve quality and diversity of touris m industry, especially in the field of wellness, 
health (spa) and activity holidays, located in disad vantaged regions (areas fulfilling the criteria of 
Article 87 Chapter 3a and Article 87 Chapter 3c of the EC-Treaty and laid down by the European 
Commission).  4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inclu ding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
 
 ERP-Fonds, ERP-Fonds Gesetz 1962, state aid framework of EC and 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 related to the criteria given in the guidelines on ERP-Tourismusprogramm);  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):  €205,000.00. 
 Total volume of soft loans (cash grant equivalent):  €1,021,220.00.  8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other tim e limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
 
 1 January 2007 until 31 December 2013. 
 9. Statistical data
 
  Not available. 
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  9. ERP-VERKEHRSPROGRAMM, N 76/07 
1. Title of the subsidy programme , if relevant, or brief descri ption 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  
 
 1 January 2007 until 31 December 2008. 
 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 environmental developments. 
 4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inclu ding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
  ERP-Fonds, ERP-Fonds Gesetz 1962, state aid framework of EC and Guidelines on 
ERP-Verkehrsprogramm. 
 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 of the transport sector as well as carriers (forwarding 
company), mechanism of granting the subsidies:  application 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):  €180,000.00. 
 Total volume of soft loans (cash grant equivalent):  €1,771,820.00. 
 8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other tim e limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
 
 1 January 2007 until 31 December 2011. 
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  9. Statistical data
 
  Not available  
10. GARANTIEN GEMÄß § 1 GARANTIEGESETZ;  ESA 93-272 
1. Title of the subsidy programme , if relevant, or brief descri ption or identification of the 
subsidy  
  Garantien gemäß § 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  
  1 January 2007 until 31 December 2008. 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
 
  Support of project financing by taki ng over part of the financial risk. 
 4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inclu ding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
 
Austria Wirtschaftsservice GmbH (aws), a co mpany owned by the Republic of Austria, 
Guarantee Act 1977 as amended plus guidelines (Richtlinien für Garantien der Austria 
Wirtschaftsservice Gesellschaft mbH vom Dezember 1993). 
 
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, m echanism of granting:  investment financing on 
the basis of the examination of expected 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:  €2,000,400.00. 
 Total guarantee framework:  €1.500 Million.  8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other tim e limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
 
 From 1994 unlimited.   G/SCM/N/186/EEC/Add.1 
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  9. Statistical data  
  Not available  
11. GARANTIEN DES OST-WEST-FONDS BASIEREND AUF § 11 GARANTIEGESETZ, 
ESA 93-274 
1. Title of the subsidy programme , if relevant, or brief descri ption or identification of the 
subsidy  
 
Garantien des Ost-West-Fonds basiere nd auf § 11 Garantiegesetz, ESA 93-274. 
 
2. Period covered by the notification.  The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year.  In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
 
 1 January 2007 until 31 December 2008. 
 3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
 
  Support of project financing by taki ng over part of the financial risk. 
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inclu ding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
  Austria Wirtschaftsservice GmbH (aws), a company owned by the Republic of Austria, 
Guarantee Act 1977 as amended plus guidelines (Richtlinien für Garantien der Austria 
Wirtschaftsservice Gesellschaft mbH vom Dezember 1993). 
 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, m echanism of granting:  investment financing on 
the basis of the examination of expected 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:  €1,011,200.00.  Total guarantee framework:  €1.500 Million.  8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other tim e limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
  From 1994 unlimited.  G/SCM/N/186/EEC/Add.1 
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  9. Statistical data
 
  Not available  
12. INNOVATIONSPROGRAMM DES LA NDES STEIERMARK FÜR DIE 
TOURISMUSWIRTSCHAFT 
1. Title of the subsidy programme , if relevant, or brief descri ption or identification of the 
subsidy  
  Innovationsprogramm des Landes Steiermark für die Tourismuswirtschaft. 
 
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  
 
 2007 and 2008 
 3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
 
  Improvement of the infrastructure.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inclu ding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
  Infrastruktur für touristische Leitbetrieb e mit innovativem Charakter, Beschluss der 
Stmk.Landesreg.v. 4.10.1999. 
 
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;  5 per cent - 10 per cent.  
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:  €1,726,443.62. 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other tim e limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
  1.1.1994-31.12.2013. 
 
9. Statistical data
 
  No trade effects.  G/SCM/N/186/EEC/Add.1 
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13. RICHTLINIE ZUR FÖRDERUNG VON GRÜNDUNG UND AUFBAU JUNGER 
INNOVATIVER TECHNOLOGIE-ORIENTI ERTER UNTERNEHMEN (JITU), N 
512/2006 
1. Title of the subsidy programme , if relevant, or brief descri ption or identification of the 
subsidy  
  Richtlinie zur Förderung von Gründung und Aufbau junger innovativer technologie-orientierter Unternehmen (JITU), N 512/2006.  
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  
  1 June 2007 until 31 December 2008. 
 
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 (inclu ding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
  Law on Research & Technology.  Guidelines by the Ministry for Economic Affa irs 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- tech 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  
  Maximum subsidy per unit:  Є1,000,000.00. 
 Total volume of grants:  Є11.700,000.00. 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other tim e limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
  1 June 2007 until 30 June 2013. G/SCM/N/186/EEC/Add.1 
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9. Statistical data
 
  No data available.  14. INNOVATIONSPROGRAMM "UNTERNEHMENSDYNAMIK", XS 6/03 
1. Title of the subsidy programme , if relevant, or brief descri ption or identification of the 
subsidy  
  Innovationsprogramm "Unternehmensdynamik", XS 6/03. 
 
2. Period covered by the notification.  The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year.  In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
 
 1 January 2007 until 31 December 2008 
 3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
 
  Promotion of innovative SME.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
(including 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. ) 
  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 ) 
  Beneficiaries may be small a nd medium sized companies/SME (EU-definition) of all sectors 
excluding tourism;  mechanism of granting the subs idies:  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 guidelin es on Innovationsprogramm "Unternehmensdynamik");  
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:  €17,000.00. 
 Average amount of guarantee per unit:  €200,000.00. 
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  8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other tim e limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
  1 January 2003 until 31 December 2008.  
9. Statistical data
 
  No data available.  
15. JUNGUNTERNEHMER- UND INNOVATIONSFÖRDERUNG FÜR KMU – 
HAFTUNGSÜBERNAHMEN, XS 45/2007;  N 160/2007 
1. Title of the subsidy programme , if relevant, or brief descri ption or identification of the 
subsidy  
  Jungunternehmer- und Innovationsförderung für KMU – Haftungsübernahmen, XS 45/2007;  
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  
 
 1 January 2007 until 31 December 2008. 
 3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
 
  Promotion of Young Entrepreneurs and SME (small and medium sized companies). 
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inclu ding 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 (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 small a nd medium sized companies/SME (EU-definition) of all sectors 
excluding tourism;  mechanism of granting the subs idies:  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).  G/SCM/N/186/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  
 
 Average amount of guarantee per unit:  €125,000.00. 
 8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other tim e limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
 
 1 January 2007 until 31 December 2013. 
 9. Statistical data
 
  No data available 
 
16. JUNGUNTERNEHMER- UND INNOVATIONSFÖRDERUNG FÜR KMU – 
PRÄMIENFÖRDERUNG, XS 46/2007, XR 2/2007 
1. Title of the subsidy programme , if relevant, or brief descri ption or identification of the 
subsidy  
 
 Jungunternehmer- und Innovationsförderung fü r KMU – Prämienförderung, 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  
  1 January 2007 until 31 December 2008.  3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
 
 
 Promotion of Young Entrepreneurs and SMEs (small and medium sized companies). 
 4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inclu ding 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.)
 
  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)  
 
 Beneficiaries may be small a nd medium sized companies/SME (EU-definition) of all sectors 
excluding tourism;  mechanism of granting the subs idies:  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/186/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 (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:  €10,000.00.  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other tim e limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
  1 January 2007 until 31 December 2013.  
9. Statistical data
 
  No data available  
17. JUNGUNTERNEHMER/INNEN-FÖRDERUNGSAKTION, XS 2/03 
1. Title of the subsidy programme , if relevant, or brief descri ption or identification of the 
subsidy  
  Jungunternehmer/innen-Förderungsaktion, XS 2/03.  2. Period covered by the notification.  The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year.  In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
  1 January 2007 until 31 December 2008.  3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
 
 
 Promotion of Young Entrepreneurs  4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inclu ding 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. ) 
 
 Grant and/or 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 small a nd medium sized companies/SME (EU-definition) of all sectors 
excluding tourism;  mechanism of granting the subs idies:  application via an intermediary bank;  
subsidy and/or guarantee is granted as a percentage of the project costs (depending on the quality of G/SCM/N/186/EEC/Add.1 
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  the project related to the criteria given in the guidelines on 
Jungunternehmer/innen-Förderungsaktion);  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:  €5,200.00.  Average amount of guarantee per unit:  €54,000.00. 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other tim e limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
  1 January 2003 until 31 December 2008. 
 
9. Statistical data
 
  No data available  
18. FTE-RICHTLINIEN ZUR FÖRDERUNG DER WIRTSCHAFTLICH-TECHNISCHEN 
FORSCHUNG UND TECHNOLOGIEENTWICKLUNG / PROTRANS - 
PROGRAMME FOR THE PROMOTION OF PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION STRATEGIES (PRODUKTFINDUNGSSTRATEGIEN) AND TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER 
1. Title of the subsidy programme , if relevant, or brief descri ption or identification of the 
subsidy  
  FTE-guidelines-Richtlinien zur Förderung der wirtschaftlich-technischen Forschung und 
Technologieentwicklung / ProTRANS - Programme for the Promotion of product identification 
strategies (Produktfindungsstrategien) and Technology Transfer.  
2. Period covered by the notification
 
  01.01.2008-31.12.2013  3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy (ProTRANS
) 
 
• Strengthening of the innovative capacities of companies (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. 
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  4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inclu ding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
  Background see point 3;  covered by the framework for State aid for R&D&I;  FTE-guidelines Nr.  N 486/2007 and additiona l the "Programmdokument ProTRANS" from 
January 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)  
 
 Applications can be submitted only by SMEs. 
 
The programme-line ProTRANS will be carried out by the AWS - Austria Wirtschaftsservice GmbH. and is organised as an open call (-31.12.2013). 
 
The criteria for the projects to be funded are listed in the "Programmdokument" of 
ProTRANS point 8: 
 
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. 
 
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 ph ases:  the phase of Definition and the phase of 
Implementation. 
 
 The fluctuating amount per project
: 
 
• for the phase of Definition a maximum of 50 per cent of eligible costs, a maximum of 
Є50,000.00. 
• for the phase of Implementation a maximum of 35 per cent of eligible costs. 
• Total (phase of Definition and phase of Implementation) a maximum of Є300,000.00 
and a minimum of Є40,000.00. 
 
 Web-Site:  www.awsg.at/protrans  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 total amount for this subsidy budgeted (2008-2013):  about Є29 Million. 
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   2007:  0.- 
 2008:  Є0.725 Million / the average subsidy per unit:  Є145,000.00. 
 8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other tim e limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
 
 ProTRANS:  1.1.2008-31.12.2013.  9. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of the subsidy
. 
 
 It is considered that this subsidy has a minimal effect on trade. 
 
19. TYROLEAN ECONOMIC PROMOTION PROGRAMME – IMPULSE PACKAGE 
1. Title of the subsidy programme , if relevant, or brief descri ption or identification of the 
subsidy  
 
 Title of the subsidy programme is "Tyrol ean Economic Promotion Programme – Impulse 
Package" (XS115/2007 and XR68/2007).  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  
  Subsidy programme "Tyrolean Economic Promotion Programme – Impulse Package" (XS115/2007 and XR68/2007) is valid from 1 January 2007 to 30 June 2014. 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
 
  The Tyrolean Regional Government supports th e financing of measures to stimulate regional 
economy by providing grants.  Aid is granted fo r establishment and development of enterprises. 
 4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inclu ding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
  Subsidy programme was approved by the Ty rolean Regional Government 6 March 2007 and 
is administered by the Office of the Tyrolean Government Departme nt of Economy and Labour.  The 
European Commission registered this subsid y programme 26 March 2007 (XS115/2007 and 
XR68/2007). 
 5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)
 
  This subsidy is granted up to the extent of 10 pe r cent 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 
(XS115/2007) and large enterprises in regions  eligible for regional aid (XR68/2007). 
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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  
 
 Subsidy per unit / per project is limited to a 10 per cent maximum. 
  In the year 2007 an amount of €2,533,970.96 was granted for 9 projects with total investment costs of €44,333,777.88.  
 In the year 2008 an amount of €3,315,790.00 was granted for 16 projects with total 
investment costs of €80,533,336.77.  8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other tim e limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
 
 Period of validity of the subsidy is from 1 January 2007 to 30 June 2013.  9.  Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy
 
  No statistical is data available. 
 
20. TYROLEAN INFRASTRUCTURE PROMOTION PROGRAMME – BIOMASS 
LOCAL HEATING SYSTEMS 
1. Title of the subsidy programme , if relevant, or brief descri ption or identification of the 
subsidy  
 
 Title of the subsidy programme is "Tyrolean  Infrastructure Promotion Programme – Biomass 
Local Heating Systems" (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 1 Janua ry 2007 to 28 February 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 (inclu ding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
  Subsidy programme was approved by the Tyro lean Regional Government 11 July 2006 was 
administered by the Tyrolean Regional Govern ment Department of Economy and Labour.  The 
European Commission approved this subsid y programme on 27 December 2006 (N514/2006). 
 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)
 
  This subsidy was granted up to the extent of 40 per cent of the eligible costs in form of grants. G/SCM/N/186/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)  
 
 Subsidy was provided to enterprises, co mmunities, 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 was limited to a 40 per cent maximum. 
 
 In the year 2007 no subsidies were granted.   In the year 2008 an amount of €2,237,737.00 was granted for 2 projects with total investment costs of €19,324,279.00.  
8.  Duration of the subsidy and/or any other tim e limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
  The period of validity of the subsidy was from 1 January 2007 to 28 February 2009. 
 
9.  Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy
 
  No statistical is data available.  
21. LABOUR MARKET PROMOTION ACT 1969 
1. Title of the subsidy programme , if relevant, or brief descri ption 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
 
  2007 and 2008  3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
 
 
 Measures to support the labour market. 
 4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inclu ding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
 
 Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Labour, Labour Market Promotion Act 1969;  
93-358 (AS).   G/SCM/N/186/EEC/Add.1 
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  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.  
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 2007:  €90 Million (§§ 27a, 35a and 51a AMFG) 
 8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other tim e limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
  1994 - unlimited 
 
9. Statistical data
 
  Not available  22. LABOUR MARKET PROMOTION ACT 1969 
1. Title of the subsidy programme , if relevant, or brief descri ption or identification of the 
subsidy  
  §51a Arbeitsmarktförderungsgesetz (AMFG), "L abour 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 (inclu ding 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.  G/SCM/N/186/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)  
  The subsidy is provided to producers and "flag ship"- 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 2007:  €90 Million (§§ 27a, 35a and 51a AMFG).  8.  Duration of the subsidy and/or any other tim e limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
 
 2007-2013  9.  Statistical data
 
  No effects on international trade. 
 
23. IMPULSPROGRAMM "DIENSTNEHMERUNTERK ÜNFTE" ESA-NO 93-279;  N 693/95 
1. Title of the subsidy programme , if relevant, or brief descri ption or identification of the 
subsidy  
 
 Impulsprogramm "Dienstnehmerunt erkünfte" ESA-No 93-279;  N 693/95. 
 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 . 
 
 2007 and 2008 
 3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
 
  Modernisation of business, improvement of  tourism, specialisa tion and improvement 
packages for business. 
 4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inclu ding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
  Economic Promotion Fund Act as amended. 
 Guideline for Granting Aid to the Construction of Staff Quarters. 
 Authority granting subsidy, Carinthian Economic Support Fund.  5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)
 
 
 Grant 
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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)  
  On the basis of the Economic Assistance Fund act and the Guideline for Granting Aid to the 
construction of staff quarters. 
 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  
  Not available  8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other tim e limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
  Not available  9. Statistical data
 
 
 It is considered that this subsidy has a minimal effect on trade. 
 
24. K PLUS COMPETENCE CENTERS PROGRAMME, AID SCHEME NR. 73/99- 
AUSTRIA (MAIN SCHEME) 
1. Title of the subsidy programme , if relevant, or brief descri ption or identification of the 
subsidy  
  K plus competence centers programme, aid scheme nr. 73/99- Austria (Main scheme).  2. Period covered by the notification.  The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year.  In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
  2007-2008  3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
 
 
 The Austrian governments intention with this  programme is to bridge the gap between 
fundamental research carried out at universities and rather short-time oriented projects taking place 
within industrial R&D activities.   Long-term strategic cooperation in high-quality research should 
provide a strong impact on Austrian economic and academic performance.  Cooperation in "K plus" 
centers takes place between universitie s/other research institutions and a minimum of five companies. 
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inclu ding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
  Authority:  Federal Ministry for Transport,  Innovation and Technology;  Department V/A/4 
(Technology Policy) Legislation:  "General Guid elines for Federal Subsidy Programmes", Federal 
Law Sheet Edition No. 1977/136 specific "K plus" Guid elines based thereon.  The management of the 
"K plus" programme was delegated by  the Federal Ministry for Science and Transport to the Austrian 
Research Promotion Agency. (FFG). G/SCM/N/186/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 ) 
  Recipients of subsidies are "K plus"-centers.  "K plus" centers are based mainly on existing 
research facilities – particularly in the universit y sector, but organized as independent legal entities 
(Gesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung (GmbH)).  The recipients are selected in a two-stage 
competitive process through a peer review by national and international experts.  "K plus" centers 
receive a fixed funding commitment for four years that can be extended for three more years after a positive evaluation in the fourth year. 
 
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:  the average subsidy per unit is 13.77 Million Euro for a seven-year period 
(2.31 Million Euro per year and unit).  Total am ount of subsidy:  The maximum amount of public 
funding under the "K plus" Due to the approval of new centres in 2002 this amount has been raised.  
The amount of public expenditures given in 2007 was 16.2 Million Euro.  Total public expenditure so 
far (2002-2008) amount to 162.14 Million Euro.  Si x centers which were approved in 2000 reached 
their end of duration of funding in the "K plus " programme at the end of 2007.  Four of them 
successfully applied for a center programme in th e new competence center programme "COMET" and 
started on 1 January 2008.  For 2009 expenditures for the remaining six centers approved in 2002 are 
forecasted to be approximately 8.96 Million Euro.  8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other tim e limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
  Funding period for a "K plus"-center is a ma ximum of seven years evaluation in the forth 
year.  Therefore recipients receive a four-year co mmitment for public funding in compliance with the 
"K plus" guidelines. 
 
9. Statistical data
 
  It is considered that this subsidy has a minimal effect on trade.   The nature of the data to be indicated fo r WTO-purposes does not only require the ongoing 
monitoring in general but in this case also in-depth ev aluations of the results of the application of the 
specific focal points.  Such evaluations are regular ly done after the end of the funding-programmes.  
Therefore these data for ongoing initiatives can be provided only after a certain period (e.g. two or three years after the completion of the measures subsidized as mentioned above).   G/SCM/N/186/EEC/Add.1 
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  25. "K PLUS" COMPETENCE CENTERS PR OGRAMME, AID SCHEME NR. 292/98 - 
AUSTRIA (PILOT SCHEME) 
1. Title of the subsidy programme , if relevant, or brief descri ption or identification of the 
subsidy:  
 
 "K plus" competence centers programme, aid scheme nr. 292/98 - Austria (Pilot scheme). 
 2. Period covered by the notification.  The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year.  In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified  
 
 2007 and 2008  3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
 
 
 The Austrian governments' intention with th is programme is to bridge the gap between 
fundamental research carried out at universities and rather short-time oriented projects taking place 
within industrial R&D activities.  Long-term stra tegic cooperations in high-quality research should 
provide a strong impact on Austrian economic and academic performance.  Cooperation in "K plus" 
Centers takes place between universitie s/other research institutions and a minimum of five companies. 
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inclu ding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
  "Authority:  Federal Ministry for Transport,  Innovation and Technology;  Department V/A/4 
(Technology Policy). 
 
 Legislation:  ""General Guidelines for Fede ral Subsidy Programmes"", Federal Law Sheet 
Edition No. 1977/136 and specific ""K plus"" Guidelin es based thereon.  The management of the ""K 
plus"" programme was delegated by the Federal Ministry for Scien ce and Transport (now:  Federal 
Ministry for Transport, Innovation and Technology)  to the Austrian Research Promotion Agency 
(FFG)." 
 
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)  
  Recipients of subsidies are "K plus"-centers . „K plus" centers are based mainly on existing 
research facilities - particularly in the university  sector, but organized as independent legal entities 
(Gesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung (GmbH)).  The recipients are selected in a two-stage 
competitive process through a peer review by national and international experts.  "K plus" centers 
receive a fixed funding commitment for four years that can be extended for three more years after a positive evaluation in the fourth year.  G/SCM/N/186/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  
 
 "Subsidy per unit:  the average subsidy per unit is 15.16 Million Euro for a seven-year period 
(1.83 Million Euro per year and unit).   The amount of public funding notified under th e ""K plus"" Pilot Scheme (Not. 292/98) was 
63.6 Million.  EURO (letter of notification 21.9.19 98).  After completion of the mid-term evaluations 
of all centres in the Pilot scheme the maximum amount of public funding was increased to 
65.4 Million Euro (+ 2.8 per cent).   Annual amount budgeted:  for 2008 there were no pu blic expenditures.  Due to the end of the 
maximum funding period there are no expenditures expected for the year 2009." 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other tim e limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
  "Funding period for a ""K plus"" center is a maxi mum of seven years, evaluation in the forth 
year.  Therefore recipients received a four-year commitment for public funding that can be extended 
after a positive mid-term evaluation.  All centres in the Pilot scheme were granted that extension in 
2002.   Since a new competence center programme (""COMET"") was launched in October 2006 the 
competence centers in the pilot scheme receive an intermediate funding (""Zwischenfinanzierung"") 
until the end of 2007 at maximum.  The intermed iate funding was decided on the positive evaluation 
in the seventh year."  9. Statistical data
 
  It is considered that this subsidy has a minimal effect on trade. 
 
 The nature of the data to be indicated fo r WTO-purposes does not only require the ongoing 
monitoring in general but in this case also in-depth ev aluations of the results of the application of the 
specific focal points.  Such evaluations are regular ly done after the end of the funding-programmes.  
Therefore these data for ongoing initiatives can be pr ovided only after a certain period (e. g. two or 
three years after the completion of the measures subsidized as mentioned above). 
 
26. GEWÄHRUNG VON BEITRÄGEN FÜR DIE ERRICHTUNG VON 
ANSCHLUSSBAHNEN, (BKA V05;  NN 101/95;  N 515/95) 
1.  Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant , or brief description or identification 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).   G/SCM/N/186/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  
  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/purpose of the subsidy
 
 
Infrastructure of rail haulage. 
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inclu ding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
  Based on Guidelines of the Regional Government of Vorarlberg 
 
5. Form of the subsidy (grant, 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)  
  Private firms  
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  
  2007:  €352,000.00. 
 2008:  €0.00. 
 8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other tim e limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
 
 Not available 
 9. Statistical data
 
  Not available  27. SUBSIDIES FOR INTENSIFIED ENERGETIC USE OF BIOMASS 
1. Title of the subsidy programme , if relevant, or brief descri ption or identification of the 
subsidy  
  Subsidies for intensified energetic use of biomass. 
 
 Richtlinien für die Gewährung von Zuschü ssen in Zusammenhang mit der verstärkten 
Nutzung von Biomasse zu ergetischen Zwecken dur ch Biomasse-Nahwärmeprojekte (N 645/00). 
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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 1.7.2005 to 30.6.2010. 
 
3. Policy objective/purpose of the subsidy
 
  Reduction of carbon dioxide-emissions.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inclu ding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
  Based on Guidelines of the Regional Government of Vorarlberg  
5. Form of the subsidy (grant, 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)  
  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  
  2007: €1.210.000.00. 
 2008: €1.620.000.00. 
 8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other tim e limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
 
 Not available 
 9. Statistical data
 
  Not available  28. GRANTS FÜR RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT, VORARLBERGER 
F&E-PROJEKTFÖRDERUNG (ESA 93-297;  BKA V01) 
1. Title of the subsidy programme , if relevant, or brief descri ption or identification of the 
subsidy  
 
 Grants für Research & Development, Vorarl berger F&E-Projektförderung (ESA 93-297;  
BKA V01).   G/SCM/N/186/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  
  Recent period (unrestricted);  calendar year;  date of approval by the Commission 2.3.1994. 
 
3. Policy objective/purpose of the subsidy
 
  To create new products and processes.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
(including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
  Based on Guidelines of the Regional Government of Vorarlberg.  
5. Form of the subsidy (grant, 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)  
  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  
  2007:  contributions:  €669,000.00 / loans:  €1,009,000.00.  2008:  contributions:  €573,000.00 / loans:  €718,000.00. 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other tim e limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
  Not available 
 
9. Statistical data
 
  Not available  
29. PROGRAMME FOR BUSINESS DEVELO PMENT IN VORARLBERG 2007 - 2013 
1. Title of the subsidy programme , if relevant, or brief descri ption or identification of the 
subsidy  
  Programme for business developmen t in Vorarlberg 2007 - 2013. 
 Wirtschaftsförderungsprogramm Vorarlberg 2007 - 2013 (XS148/2007). 
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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 30.6.2008;  will be continued. 
 
3. Policy objective/purpose of the subsidy
 
  Supporting SMEs in Vorarlberg to ensure  their competitiveness and to save workplaces. 
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
(including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
  Based on Guidelines of the Regional Government of Vorarlberg.  
5. Form of the subsidy 
(grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
  Subsidy  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 ) 
  SMEs  7. Subsidy per unit or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount
 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible,  the average subsidy per unit in the previous  
year).  Where provision of per unit subsid y information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
  2007:  subsidy:  €2,407,000.00.  2008:  subsidy:  €3,325,000.00. 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other tim e limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
  Not available 
 
9. Statistical data
 
  Not available  
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