# C_2006283EN.01000201.xml

| 21.11.2006 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 283/2 |
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21.11.2006

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 283/2

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Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 70/2001 of 12 January 2001 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises

(2006/C 283/02)

(Text with EEA relevance)

| Aid No | XS 106/06 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | Netherlands |
| Region | Provincie Zuid-Holland |
| Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid | Wilgengroep B.V. |
| Legal basis | Artikel 12 van de Algemene Subsidieverordening Zuid-Holland, 1 juni 2005 |
| Annual expenditure planned or overall amount of aid granted to the company | Aid scheme | Annual overall amount | |
| Loans guaranteed | |
| Individual aid | Overall aid amount | EUR 475 717 |
| Loans guaranteed | |
| Maximum aid intensity | In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(6) and 5 of the Regulation | Yes.
  Intensity of government aid is 45 % (pre-competitive research) |
| Date of implementation | 13.6.2006. Conditional. The aid will be provided after notification |
| Duration of scheme or individual aid award | Until 30.6.2009. The measure will, if necessary, be adapted to take account of the relevant provisions after review of Regulation (EC) No 70/2001. The Commission will be notified accordingly |
| Objective of aid | Aid to SMEs | Yes.
  This research and development project will develop and build a prototype of a robot platform for use in greenhouse cultivation. The internal transport system envisaged should be able to operate in greenhouses entirely independently, without human intervention, to take measurements, record data and perform tasks such as administering nutrients or pesticides as required. The robot platform thus offers possibilities for savings in raw materials and waste products. Yields can also be improved by setting the temperature, humidity, CO2 level etc. in the greenhouse at a level that human beings could not survive in but which is ideal for the crop. Another important challenge of the project is how to attach the platform in the greenhouse and move it around. It cannot be placed on the ground, and greenhouse design at the moment is not geared to such a system. By using and developing knowledge in the field of structural design, ICT, light materials and guidance systems the aim is to develop a mechanical service platform. The knowledge institution Praktijkonderzoek Plant & Omgeving in Naaldwijk has become involved in the project at its own expense and risk and is supplying the necessary scientific know-how in the area of cultivation methods, logistical systems and advanced techniques for monitoring, handling and treatment at individual plant level. PPO is testing the system in practice in the experimental garden |
| Economic sectors concerned | Limited to specific sectors | Yes |
| Other manufacturing | Industries supplying the greenhouse cultivation sector. |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Provincie Zuid-Holland |
| Postbus 90602 |
| 2509 LP Den Haag |
| Nederland |

Aid No

XS 106/06

Member State

Netherlands

Region

Provincie Zuid-Holland

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid

Wilgengroep B.V.

Legal basis

Artikel 12 van de Algemene Subsidieverordening Zuid-Holland, 1 juni 2005

Annual expenditure planned or overall amount of aid granted to the company

Aid scheme

Annual overall amount

Loans guaranteed

Individual aid

Overall aid amount

EUR 475 717

Loans guaranteed

Maximum aid intensity

In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(6) and 5 of the Regulation

Yes.

Intensity of government aid is 45 % (pre-competitive research)

Date of implementation

13.6.2006. Conditional. The aid will be provided after notification

Duration of scheme or individual aid award

Until 30.6.2009. The measure will, if necessary, be adapted to take account of the relevant provisions after review of Regulation (EC) No 70/2001. The Commission will be notified accordingly

Objective of aid

Aid to SMEs

Yes.

This research and development project will develop and build a prototype of a robot platform for use in greenhouse cultivation. The internal transport system envisaged should be able to operate in greenhouses entirely independently, without human intervention, to take measurements, record data and perform tasks such as administering nutrients or pesticides as required. The robot platform thus offers possibilities for savings in raw materials and waste products. Yields can also be improved by setting the temperature, humidity, CO2 level etc. in the greenhouse at a level that human beings could not survive in but which is ideal for the crop. Another important challenge of the project is how to attach the platform in the greenhouse and move it around. It cannot be placed on the ground, and greenhouse design at the moment is not geared to such a system. By using and developing knowledge in the field of structural design, ICT, light materials and guidance systems the aim is to develop a mechanical service platform. The knowledge institution Praktijkonderzoek Plant & Omgeving in Naaldwijk has become involved in the project at its own expense and risk and is supplying the necessary scientific know-how in the area of cultivation methods, logistical systems and advanced techniques for monitoring, handling and treatment at individual plant level. PPO is testing the system in practice in the experimental garden

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Economic sectors concerned

Limited to specific sectors

Yes

Other manufacturing

Industries supplying the greenhouse cultivation sector.

Name and address of the granting authority

Provincie Zuid-Holland

Postbus 90602

2509 LP Den Haag

Nederland

Large individual aid grants

In conformity with Article 6 of the Regulation

Yes

| Aid No | XS 107/06 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | Netherlands |
| Region | Provincie Zuid-Holland |
| Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid | Vivici B.V. |
| Legal basis | Artikel 12 van de Algemene Subsidieverordening Zuid-Holland, 1 juni 2005 |
| Annual expenditure planned or overall amount of aid granted to the company | Aid scheme | Annual overall amount | |
| Loans guaranteed | |
| Individual aid | Overall aid amount | EUR 154 955 |
| Loans guaranteed | |
| Maximum aid intensity | In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(6) and 5 of the Regulation | Yes.
  Intensity of government aid is 45 % (pre-competition research) |
| Date of implementation | 13.6.2006. Conditional. The aid will be provided after notification |
| Duration of scheme or individual aid award | Until 31.6.2007 |
| Objective of aid | Aid to SMEs | Yes.
  This research and development project will develop knowledge and technology in the area of applying ICT in home and primary care services. Where many care providers are involved, electronic patient records will exist in different locations. These are rarely linked, whereas this could achieve radically better value for money in home and primary care. It will only be possible to develop and apply IT and ICT-based technical aids if the data are accurate and up-to-date and can be exchanged quickly and securely. One complication is the uncertain interaction between software, hardware and future health care products. At the heart of the project is an IT-breakthrough in the field of open electronic health records. The knowledge institute TNO will provide the scientific expertise for the development, operational application, testing and evaluation of the various elements of the system. The aim is to put together an integrated service concept with the requisite technology (hardware and software) for ultimate use in home care, with the aim of enabling people to be cared for in their own homes for longer |
| Economic sectors concerned | Limited to specific sectors | Yes |
| Other services | Industries supplying the care sector |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Provincie Zuid-Holland |
| Postbus 90602 |
| 2509 LP Den Haag |
| Nederland |

Aid No

XS 107/06

Member State

Netherlands

Region

Provincie Zuid-Holland

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid

Vivici B.V.

Legal basis

Artikel 12 van de Algemene Subsidieverordening Zuid-Holland, 1 juni 2005

Annual expenditure planned or overall amount of aid granted to the company

Aid scheme

Annual overall amount

Loans guaranteed

Individual aid

Overall aid amount

EUR 154 955

Loans guaranteed

Maximum aid intensity

In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(6) and 5 of the Regulation

Yes.

Intensity of government aid is 45 % (pre-competition research)

Date of implementation

13.6.2006. Conditional. The aid will be provided after notification

Duration of scheme or individual aid award

Until 31.6.2007

Objective of aid

Aid to SMEs

Yes.

This research and development project will develop knowledge and technology in the area of applying ICT in home and primary care services. Where many care providers are involved, electronic patient records will exist in different locations. These are rarely linked, whereas this could achieve radically better value for money in home and primary care. It will only be possible to develop and apply IT and ICT-based technical aids if the data are accurate and up-to-date and can be exchanged quickly and securely. One complication is the uncertain interaction between software, hardware and future health care products. At the heart of the project is an IT-breakthrough in the field of open electronic health records. The knowledge institute TNO will provide the scientific expertise for the development, operational application, testing and evaluation of the various elements of the system. The aim is to put together an integrated service concept with the requisite technology (hardware and software) for ultimate use in home care, with the aim of enabling people to be cared for in their own homes for longer

Economic sectors concerned

Limited to specific sectors

Yes

Other services

Industries supplying the care sector

Name and address of the granting authority

Provincie Zuid-Holland

Postbus 90602

2509 LP Den Haag

Nederland

Large individual aid grants

In conformity with Article 6 of the Regulation

Yes

| Aid No | XS 131/06 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | Italy |
| Region | Regione Autonoma Valle d'Aosta |
| Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid | Consultancy aid to SMEs, pursuant to measure D3 of the regional operational programme (ROP) for structural measures taken by the region of Valle d'Aosta to meet Objective 3 in the period 2000-2006 |
| Legal basis | Deliberazione della Giunta regionale n. 2003 in data 27.6.2005 |
| Annual expenditure planned or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company | Aid scheme | Annual overall amount | EUR 0,20 million |
| Loans guaranteed | |
| Individual aid | Overall aid amount | |
| Loans guaranteed | |
| Maximum aid intensity | In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(6) and 5 of the Regulation | Yes |
| Date of implementation | 1.7.2005 |
| Duration of scheme or individual aid award | Until 31.12.2006 |
| Objective of aid | Aid to SMEs | Yes |
| Economic sectors concerned | All sectors eligible for aid to SMEs | Yes |
| All manufacturing | Yes |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Regione Autonoma Valle d'Aosta — Assessorato attività produttive e politiche del lavoro — Dipartimento industria, artigianato ed energia |
| Piazza della Repubblica, 15 |
| I-11100 Aosta |

Aid No

XS 131/06

Member State

Italy

Region

Regione Autonoma Valle d'Aosta

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid

Consultancy aid to SMEs, pursuant to measure D3 of the regional operational programme (ROP) for structural measures taken by the region of Valle d'Aosta to meet Objective 3 in the period 2000-2006

Legal basis

Deliberazione della Giunta regionale n. 2003 in data 27.6.2005

Annual expenditure planned or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company

Aid scheme

Annual overall amount

EUR 0,20 million

Loans guaranteed

Individual aid

Overall aid amount

Loans guaranteed

Maximum aid intensity

In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(6) and 5 of the Regulation

Yes

Date of implementation

1.7.2005

Duration of scheme or individual aid award

Until 31.12.2006

Objective of aid

Aid to SMEs

Yes

Economic sectors concerned

All sectors eligible for aid to SMEs

Yes

All manufacturing

Yes

Name and address of the granting authority

Regione Autonoma Valle d'Aosta — Assessorato attività produttive e politiche del lavoro — Dipartimento industria, artigianato ed energia

Piazza della Repubblica, 15

I-11100 Aosta

Large individual aid grants

In conformity with Article 6 of the Regulation, the measure excludes individual aid grants or requires prior notification to the Commission of awards of aid,

| a) | if the total eligible costs are at least EUR 25 million and






  — | the gross aid intensity is at least 50 %, |
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a)

if the total eligible costs are at least EUR 25 million and

—

the gross aid intensity is at least 50 %,

| — | in areas which qualify for regional aid, the net aid intensity is at least 50 %; or |
| --- | --- |

—

in areas which qualify for regional aid, the net aid intensity is at least 50 %; or

| b) | if the total gross aid amount is at least EUR 15 million |
| --- | --- |

b)

if the total gross aid amount is at least EUR 15 million

Yes

| Aid No | XS 213/05 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | Greece |
| Region | All regions, but Attica |
| Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid | Regional Innovation poles (RIP)-Development and Networking of SMEs and technological service providers in matters related to transfer technology and innovation |
| Legal basis | P.Π.Δ.274/2000, όπως τροποποιήθηκε με το Π.Δ.103/2003 και το άρθρο 34 του Νόμου αριθ. 3259/2004
  Το Άρθρο 23 του Νόμου 3377/2005 παρέχει ορισμό του ΠΠΚ |
| Annual expenditure planned under the scheme or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company | Aid scheme | Annual overall amount | | 2006: EUR 3 150 000 |

Aid No

XS 213/05

Member State

Greece

Region

All regions, but Attica

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid

Regional Innovation poles (RIP)-Development and Networking of SMEs and technological service providers in matters related to transfer technology and innovation

Legal basis

P.Π.Δ.274/2000, όπως τροποποιήθηκε με το Π.Δ.103/2003 και το άρθρο 34 του Νόμου αριθ. 3259/2004

Το Άρθρο 23 του Νόμου 3377/2005 παρέχει ορισμό του ΠΠΚ

Annual expenditure planned under the scheme or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company

Aid scheme

Annual overall amount

2006: EUR 3 150 000

| | 2007: EUR 4 050 000 |
| --- | --- |

2007: EUR 4 050 000

| | 2008: EUR 1 800 000 |
| --- | --- |

2008: EUR 1 800 000

Loans guaranteed

Individual aid

Overall aid amount

EUR 3 600 000 (maximum)

Loans guaranteed

Maximum aid intensity

In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(6) and 5 of the Regulation

Yes

Date of implementation

1.5.2006

Duration of scheme or individual aid award

Until .31.12.2006 (Legal Commitments)

Projects implementation expires 31.12.2008

Objective of aid

Aid to SMEs

Yes

Economic sectors concerned

All sectors eligible for aid to SMEs

Yes

Name and address of the granting authority

Υπουργείο Ανάπτυξης (Ministry of Development)

Γενική Γραμματεία Έρευνας & Τεχνολογίας (General Secretariat for Research and Technology)

| Λεωφόρος Μεσογείων 14-18 (Ave. Messogion 14-18) |
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| GR-11510 Αθήνα (GR-11510 Athens) |

Λεωφόρος Μεσογείων 14-18 (Ave. Messogion 14-18)

GR-11510 Αθήνα (GR-11510 Athens)

Large individual aid grants

In conformity with Article 6 of the Regulation

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