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(d)Form(s) of aid
Grant.
(e)Rules and conditions
Maximum possible aid intensity that, according to the rules and conditions on which the aid is granted, can
be obtained in favour of any one project - 66.6%.
The aid is not restricted exclusively to SMEs.
Categories of expenditure eligible for aid: building investment, equipment.
Other conditions, limitations or criteria for granting the aid: assistance is granted only for creating new
permanent jobs. Minimum of newly created jobs 2; grant per job: S 30,000 (investment
requirement: S 45,000).
(f)Cumulation
Projects aided under the scheme are excluded from receiving aid from other sources; combination with all
federal aid schemes is possible.
(g)Duration of scheme
Date of aid scheme coming into force: 31.03.87.
Date until when remaining in force: unlimited.
(h)Budget/expenditure
1992: Actual total expenditure: S 1,260,000
1993: Total budget estimate: S 1,800,000
1994: Total budget estimate: S 1,300,000
Total budget estimate for the whole planning period of the scheme: (see (k))
Beginning in year: 1987.
(i)Estimated number of recipients
From 10 to 50 per year.
(j) Other relevant information
Cannot be assessed at present as duration of scheme is unlimited.
74.Lower Austrian Credit Guarantee.
(a)Level of government responsible for scheme or aid measure
Regional authority.
Name of responsible authority: Regional Government of Lower Austria, Abt. V/4, Tourismusförderung.
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Gesetz über den NÖ Wirtschaftsförderungs - und Strukturverbesserungsfonds;
LGB1. 7300-1 Landtagsbeschluss vom 13.06.68. Special Guidelines.
(c)Objective(s) of scheme or aid measure
Primary objective: Aid to SMEs.
(d)Form(s) of aid
Guarantee.
(e)Rules and conditions
Maximum possible aid intensity that, according to the rules and conditions on which the aid is granted, can
be obtained in favour of any one project - 6%.
The aid is restricted exclusively to SMEs.
Other conditions, limitations or criteria for granting the aid: proof of repayment capability.
(f)Cumulation
Projects aided under the scheme are not excluded from receiving aid from other sources.
The aid in question may be combined with other aid schemes in operation: costs in addition to the basic
amount of this form of aid can be supported by other aid measures up to an intensity of
25%, 20%, 15% and 10% depending on the area.
(g) Duration of scheme
Date of aid scheme coming into force: 13.06.68.
(h)Budget/expenditure
1992: Actual total expenditure: S 1,000,000
1993: Total budget estimate: S 2,000,000
1994: Total budget estimate: S 3,000,000
(i)Estimated number of recipients
From 10 to 50 per year.
75.Lower Austrian Participation Guarantees.
(a)Level of government responsible for scheme or aid measure
Regional authority.
Name of responsible authority: Regional Government Lower Austria.
(b)Legal basis
Gesetz über den NÖ Wirtschaftsförderungs - und Strukturverbesserungsfonds;G/SCM/N/3/EEC
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LGB1. 7300-1 Special Guidelines.
(c) Objective(s) of scheme or aid measure
Primary objective: aid to SMEs.
Secondary objective: regional aid - regional application will be dealt with in accordance with the EU rules
on state aid. Trade and industry, tourism is excluded, eventual cases belonging to the so
called sensitive sectors will be dealt with in accordance with the EU/rules on state aid.
(d)Form(s) of aid
Interest subsidy; guarantee.
(e)Rules and conditions
Maximum possible aid intensity that, according to the rules and conditions on which the aid is granted, can
be obtained in favour of any one project - max. 26.9% (basis: supported amount).
The aid is restricted exclusively to SMEs.
Categories of expenditure eligible for aid: all kinds of investment.
Other conditions, limitations or criteria for granting the aid: decisions are taken case by case by the
authorities of the Regional Government of Lower Austria.
(f)Cumulation
Projects aided under the scheme are not excluded from receiving aid from other sources.
The aid in question may be combined with other aid schemes in operation: cumulation is permitted only
within the limits of the EU rules for SMEs and regional aid.
(g)Duration of scheme
Date of aid scheme coming into force: 04.03.93.
Date until when remaining in force: unlimited.
(h)Budget/expenditure
1992: Actual total expenditure:
1993: Total budget estimate: S 4,000,000
1994: Total budget estimate: S 21,000,000
1995: Total budget estimate: S 25,000,000
Beginning in year: 1993.
(i)Estimated number of recipients
More than 100.G/SCM/N/3/EEC
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76.Development Measure of the Lower Austrian Border Region Comp. Ltd.
(a)Level of government responsible for scheme or aid measure
Central government; regional authority.
Name of responsible authority: (see (j)).
(b)Legal basis
Gesellschaftsvertrag vom 26.06.75 in der Fassung vom 14.12.90.
(c)Objective(s) of scheme or aid measure
Primary objective: regional aid - areas with the highest intensity according to LGB1. No. 8000/28-0.
Secondary objective: aid to SMEs; aid for R&D; sectoral aid.
(d)Form(s) of aid
Grant; soft loan.
(e)Rules and conditions
Maximum possible aid intensity that, according to the rules and conditions on which the aid is granted, can
be obtained in favour of any one project - 12%.
The aid is not restricted exclusively to SMEs.
Categories of expenditure eligible for aid: equipment, buildings.
(f)Cumulation
Projects aided under the scheme are not excluded from receiving aid from other sources.
The aid in question may be combined with other aid schemes in operation: the maximum aid of all
sources combined is limited to 25% of total project costs.
(g)Duration of scheme
Date of aid scheme coming into force:26.06.75.
(h)Budget/expenditure
1992: Actual total expenditure: S 26.5 million
1993: Total budget estimate: S 27.5 million
1994: Total budget estimate: S 30.0 million
(i)Estimated number of recipients
From 10 to 50.
(j)Other relevant informationG/SCM/N/3/EEC
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The Lower Austrian Border Region Development Comp. Ltd. (NÖG) (shares: 50% Federal Government,
50% Regional Government) was created in 1975 for the implementation of development
measures in the disadvantaged areas of the formerly closed border with the CSSR.
77.Aid Measures of the Regional Government of Lower Austria for the Protection of Surface and
Ground Water Resources within the Framework of the Lower Austrian Special Environmental
Protection Programme.
(a)Level of government responsible for scheme or aid measure
Regional authority.
Name of responsible authority: Regional Government of Lower Austria.
(b)Legal basis
RL über die Förderungsaktion des Landes NÖ für Gewässe - und Grundwasserschutz, Beschluss LR
12.10.93.
Guidelines, decision of the Regional Government of Lower Austria of 12.10.93.
(c)Objective(s) of scheme or aid measure
Primary objective: environmental aid.
Secondary objective: aid to SMEs; sectoral aid; regional aid.
(d)Form(s) of aid
Grant; interest subsidy.
(e)Rules and conditions
Maximum possible aid intensity that, according to the rules and conditions on which the aid is granted, can
be obtained in favour of any one project - 26%. The indicated aid intensity is a theoretical
maximum (interest subsidy 6% p.a. for 10 years, the subsidized loan covering 100% of the
project costs).
The aid is not restricted exclusively to SMEs.
Categories of expenditure eligible for aid: investment in equipment.
Other conditions, limitations or criteria for granting the aid: the objectives of the investment must serve
environmental purposes.
(f)Cumulation
Projects aided under the scheme are excluded from receiving aid from other sources; not explicitly
excluded.
(g)Duration of scheme
Date of aid scheme coming into force: 03.07.92.
Date until when remaining in force: not limited.G/SCM/N/3/EEC
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(h)Budget/expenditure
1993: Total budget estimate: S 302 million
Total budget estimate for the whole
planning period of the scheme: S 50,000,000
Beginning in year: 1992.
(i)Estimated number of recipients
From 51 to 100.
(j)Other relevant information
So far, no aid has been granted under pt. 2.1 of the guidelines (beneficiaries commercial enterprises).G/SCM/N/3/EEC
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78.Bürges - Regional Premium.
1.Small business credit action
2.Business structure improvement
3.Young entrepreneur promotion
(a)Level of government responsible for scheme or aid measure
Regional authority.
Name of responsible authority: Regional Government of Lower Austria.
(b) Legal basis
LGB1.Nr. 7300-1, Gesetz über den NÖ Wirtschaftsförderungs- und
Strukturverbesserungsfonds, Allgemeine Förderungsbestimmungen - Special Guidelines.
(c)Objective(s) of scheme or aid measure
Primary objective: regional aid - will be dealt in accordance with EC rules on state aid.
Secondary objective: other objective - trade and industry (tourism excluded).
(d)Form(s) of aid
Grant; interest subsidy.
(e)Rules and conditions
Maximum possible aid intensity that, according to the rules and conditions on which the aid is granted, can
be obtained in favour of any one project -
1.5%;
2.18.1%;
3. 5%.
The aid is not restricted exclusively to SMEs.
Categories of expenditure eligible for aid: investment only.
Other conditions, limitations or criteria for granting the aid: decisions are taken case by case by the
authorities of the Regional Government of Lower Austria.
(f)Cumulation
Projects aided under the scheme are excluded from receiving aid from other sources: according to EC
rules.
(g)Duration of scheme
Date of aid scheme coming into force: 03.07.92.
Date until when remaining in force: unlimited.G/SCM/N/3/EEC
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(h)Budget/expenditure
1992: Actual total expenditure: S 26,7 million
1993: Total budget estimate: S 26,8 million
1994: Total budget estimate: S 27,0 million
1995: Total budget estimate: S 30,0 million
Beginning in year: 1992.
(i)Estimated number of recipients
More than 100.
79.Local Supply
Nahversorgung
(a)Level of government responsible for scheme or aid measure
Regional authority.
Name of responsible authority: Regional Authority of Lower Austria Division Wirtschaftsförderung.
(b)Legal basis
LGB1.Nr. 7300-1, Gesetz über den NÖ Wirtschaftsförderungs - und Strukturverbesserungsfonds,
Allgemeine Förderungsbestimmungen, Special Guidelines.
(c)Objective(s) of scheme or aid measure
Primary objective: aid to SMEs.
Secondary objective: sectoral aid - retail trade for foodstuff, clothes, shoes, drugstore goods, perfumery
goods, stationary dry-goods, kitchen- and ironware, bakery and butcher; regional aid -
according to EC rules.
(d)Form(s) of aid
Grant; interest subsidy.
(e)Rules and conditions
Maximum possible aid intensity that, according to the rules and conditions on which the aid is granted, can
be obtained in favour of any one project - SMR +0.5% ("Secondary Market Rate" of
"federal loans").
The aid is restricted exclusively to SMEs.
Categories of expenditure eligible for aid: buildings, equipment, stock.
Other conditions, limitations or criteria for granting the aid: decisions are taken case by case by the
authorities of the Regional Government of Lower Austria.G/SCM/N/3/EEC
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(f)Cumulation
Projects aided under the scheme are not excluded from receiving aid from other sources.
The aid in question may be combined with other aid schemes in operation: within the rules of EC.
(g)Duration of scheme
Date of aid scheme coming into force: 03.07.92.
Date until when remaining in force: unlimited.
(h)Budget/expenditure
1992: Actual total expenditure: S 22,3 million
1993: Total budget estimate: S 18,0 million
1994: Total budget estimate: S 30,0 million
1995: Total budget estimate: S 40,0 million
Beginning in year: 1992.
(i)Estimated number of recipients
More than 100.
80.Settlement of Enterprises.
Betriebsansiedlungsaktion.
(a)Level of government responsible for scheme or aid measure
Regional authority.
Name of responsible authority: Regional Authority of Lower Austria, Division Wirtschaftsförderung.
(b)Legal basis
LGB1.Nr. 7300-1, Gesetz über den NÖ Wirtschaftsförderungs - und Strukturverbesserungsfonds,
Allgemeine Förderungsbestimmungen, Special Guidelines.
(c)Objective(s) of scheme or aid measure
Primary objective: regional aid.
Secondary objective: sectoral aid - trade and industry, tourism is excluded, eventual cases belonging to the
so-called sensitive sectors will be dealt with in accordance with the EU/rules on state aid.
(d)Form(s) of aid
Grant; soft loan; interest subsidy.
(e)Rules and conditions
Maximum possible aid intensity that, according to the rules and conditions on which the aid is granted, can
be obtained in favour of any one project (see "other conditions below").G/SCM/N/3/EEC
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The aid is not restricted exclusively to SMEs.
Categories of expenditure eligible for aid: all kinds of investments.
Other conditions, limitations or criteria for granting the aid: according to map of assisted areas; decisions
are taken case by case by the authorities of the Regional Government of Lower Austria.
(f)Cumulation
Projects aided under the scheme are not excluded from receiving aid from other sources.
The aid in question may be combined with other aid schemes in operation: within the limits of EC state
aid rules.
(g) Duration of scheme
Date of aid scheme coming into force:1995.
(h)Budget/expenditure
1995: Total budget estimate: S 15,0 million
Beginning in year: 1992.
(i)Estimated number of recipients
Fewer than 10.
81.Location of Enterprises Impulse Programme.
(a)Level of government responsible for scheme or aid measure
Regional authority.
Name of responsible authority: Regional Government of Upper Austria.
(b)Legal basis
Guidelines according to decision by the Regional Government of Upper Austria.
(c)Objective(s) of scheme or aid measure
Primary objectives: aid to SMEs.
Secondary objectives: regional aid - assisted areas for Upper Austria.
Location of enterprises, expansion of enterprises of special regional importance, promotion of
infrastructure for realization of important regional projects, establishment of technology
parks.
(d)Form(s) of aid
Interest subsidy (2%; in assisted areas 3%).
(e)Rules and conditionsG/SCM/N/3/EEC
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Maximum possible aid intensity that, according to the rules and conditions on which the aid is granted, can
be obtained in favour of any one project: SME 7.5%; SE 15%; 5.91% (connected to total
costs of the projects).
The aid is not restricted exclusively to SMEs.
Categories of expenditure eligible for aid: land, buildings, equipment, machines a.s.o.
(f)Cumulation
Projects aided under the scheme are excluded from receiving aid from other sources.
(g)Duration of scheme
Date of aid scheme coming into force:01.07.91.
Date until when remaining in force:31.12.96 (prolongation intended).
(h)Budget/expenditure
1992: Actual budget expenditure:S 753,277.78
1993: Total budget estimate: S 13,000.000
1994: Total budget estimate: S 13,000.000
Total budget estimate for the
whole planning period of the scheme:S 100 million
(i)Estimated number of recipients
From 10 to 50 (1992).
82.T.I.P. Tourism Impulse Programme.
(a)Level of government responsible for scheme or aid measure
Regional authority.
Name of responsible authority: Regional Government of Upper Austria.
(b)Legal basis
Guidelines according to decision by the Regional Government of Upper Austria.
(c)Objective(s) of scheme or aid measure
Primary objectives: aid to SMEs; sectoral aid - tourism.
Secondary objectives: regional aid - assisted areas; other objectives - quality improvement of tourism
facilities and infrastructure.
(d)Form(s) of aid
Interest subsidy (see (k)).
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Maximum possible aid intensity that, according to the rules and conditions on which the aid is granted, can
be obtained in favour of any one project - 15% (SE).
The aid is not restricted exclusively to SMEs.
Categories of expenditure eligible for aid: buildings, equipment, training and consultancy fees.
(f)Cumulation
Projects aided under the scheme are excluded from receiving aid from other sources.
(g)Duration of scheme
Date of aid scheme coming into force:01.07.94.
Date until when remaining in force:31.12.96 (new guidelines under preparation).
(h)Budget/expenditure
1992: Actual total expenditure: S 187,000
1993: Total budget estimate: S 1,500,000
Total budget estimate for the whole
planning period of the scheme: S 90 million
(i)Estimated number of recipients
Fewer than 10.
(j)Other relevant information
Max. 15% to projects with eligible costs up to S 2 million; to reduce interest on a loan to a min. of 4% p.a.
in case of projects with eligible costs from S 2 milion to S 20 million (for further details
see guidelines).
83.Guarantee Action and Consolidation Programme.
(a)Level of government responsible for scheme or aid measure
Regional authority.
Name of responsible authority: Regional Government of Upper Austria.
(b)Legal basis
Guidelines.
(c)Objective(s) of scheme or aid measure
Primary objectives - aid for rescue & restructuring; other objectives - financial guarantee for credit payment.
(d)Form(s) of aid
Guarantee.G/SCM/N/3/EEC
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(e)Rules and conditions
Maximum possible aid intensity that, according to the rules and conditions on which the aid is granted, can
be obtained in favour of any one project - 0.404% p.a.
The aid is restricted exclusively to SMEs.
Categories of expenditure eligible for aid: credits for consolidation (restructuring, rescue) and
investments.
(f)Cumulation
Projects aided under the scheme are excluded from receiving aid from other sources.
(g)Duration of scheme
Date of aid scheme coming into force:01.10.92 (consolidation programme).
Date until when remaining in force:since 1969 (guarantee action ) not limited.
(h)Budget/expenditure
Contribution by Upper Austria
1992: Actual total expenditure: S 5 million
1993: Total budget estimate: S 5 million
1994: Total budget estimate: S 5 million
(i)Estimated number of recipients
From 10 to 50.
(j)Other relevant information
The action is carried out by the o.ö. Kreditgarantie-Gesellschaft (Upper Austrian Credit Guarantee Bank
Ltd.); Land of Upper Austria is holding a share of the liability capital.
84.Promotion of Environmental Strain Relief Measures in Upper Austria.
(a)Level of government responsible for scheme or aid measure
Regional authority.
Name of responsible authority: Regional Government of Upper Austria.
(b)Legal basis
Landesgesetz vom. 01.07.88 über Massnahmen zum Schutz der Umwelt in OÖ (OÖ Umwelt-schutzgestz
1988) § 9
Richtlinien des Landesumweltfonds.
(c)Objective(s) of scheme or aid measure
Primary objectives: aid to SMEs; environmental aid; energy-saving; aid for rescue & restructuring.
(d)Form(s) of aidG/SCM/N/3/EEC
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Grant.
(e)Rules and conditions
Maximum possible aid intensity that, according to the rules and conditions on which the aid is granted, can
be obtained in favour of any one project - max. 10%.
The aid is not restricted exclusively to SMEs.
Categories of expenditure eligible for aid: credits for consolidation (restructuring, rescue) and investments.
Other conditions, limitations or criteria for granting the aid:
Normal aid 10%
Special aid max. 20%
(government decision, very rare).
(f)Cumulation
Projects aided under the scheme are not excluded from receiving aid from other sources.
(g)Duration of scheme
Date of aid scheme coming into force:1985.
(h)Budget/expenditure
1992: Actual total expenditure: S 33,000
1993: Total budget estimate: S 34,000
1994: Total budget estimate: S 35,000
Total budget estimate for the whole
planning period of the scheme:new budget every year
Beginning in year: 1985.
(i)Estimated number of recipients
From 51 to 100.
85.QAT Quality Programme for Tourism.
(a)Level of government responsible for scheme or aid measure
Regional authority.
Name of responsible authority: Regional Government of Upper Austria.
(b)Legal basis
Guidelines.G/SCM/N/3/EEC
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(c)Objective(s) of scheme or aid measure
Primary objective: sectoral aid - national nomenclature 781,782 tourism (gastronomy & accommodation).
Secondary objective: regional aid - tourism communities (Upper Austrian law of tourism 1990); other
objective: quality improvement of gastronomy and accommodation.
(d)Form(s) of aid
Grant.
(e)Rules and conditions
Maximum possible aid intensity that, according to the rules and conditions on which the aid is granted, can
be obtained in favour of any one project -
I. Gastronomy and accommodation, leisure offers, marketing
8.4% (referring to total costs of projects).
II.Commercial accommodation
(standard 2000)
grants up to S 20,000/guest room (sanitary facilities)
up to S 8,000/living- and bedroom.
The aid is not restricted exclusively to SMEs.
State the categories of expenditure eligible for aid:
- touristic offer/facilities in hotels & inns, accommodation units
- touristic marketing & advertising.
(f)Cumulation
Projects aided under the scheme are excluded from receiving aid from other sources.
(g)Duration of scheme
Date of aid scheme coming into force:20.06.92.
Date until when remaining in force:31.12.94.
(h)Budget/expenditure
1992: Actual total expenditure: S 907.966
1993: Total budget estimate: S 4.000.000
1994: Total budget estimate: S 4.000.000
(i)Estimated number of recipients
From 10 to 50 (1992).G/SCM/N/3/EEC
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86.Fund for the Improvement of the Economic Structure of Salzburg Salzburger
Strukturverbesserungsfonds.
(a)Level of government responsible for scheme or aid measure
Regional authority.
Name of responsible authority: Regional Government of Salzburg state aid authority.
(b)Legal basis
State aid directive and regional law, Special Guidelines.
(c)Objective(s) of scheme or aid measure
Primary objective: aid for R&D.
Secondary objective: aid to SMEs; energy-saving; aid for rescue & restructuring; aid to employment;
sectoral aid - esp. the producing sector; other objective - improving the international
competitiveness of Salzburgs enterprises and the industrial structure.
(d)Form(s) of aid
Grant.
(e)Rules and conditions
Maximum possible aid intensity that, according to the rules and conditions on which the aid is granted can
be obtained in favour of any one project - 50%.
The entire aid for a project by means of public funds can only amount to a maximum of 50% of the
overall costs of the project eligible for aid. Nevertheless the aid granted to any one
enterprise will not exceed the de minimis threshold.
The aid is not restricted exclusively to SMEs.
Categories of expenditure eligible for aid: all categories except land.
Other conditions, limitations or criteria for granting the aid: the project has to be based on strategic
planning and a high degree of technical innovation.
(f)Cumulation
Projects aided under the scheme are not excluded from receiving aid from other sources.
The aid in question may be combined with other aid schemes in operation:
The extent of approved cumulation depends on the relevance of the project. The assessment of actual
eligibility is based on the intensity of innovation, the proximity and adaptation ability of a
product to its market, the effects on the regional market for workplaces etc.
(g)Duration of scheme
Date of aid scheme coming into force: 1991
Date until when remaining in force: "frame directive": openG/SCM/N/3/EEC
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"focal directive": max. 2 years
(h) Budget/expenditure
1992: Actual total expenditure: S 7.8 million
1993: Total budget estimate: S 17.1 million
1994: Total budget estimate: S 10 million
(i) Estimated number of recipients
From 10 to 50.
(j)Other relevant information
In Salzburg there are about 20,000 enterprises. From the relation between the total number of enterprises
and the ones that are being promoted under this scheme it can be inferred that only very
ambitious high-tech projects are eligible for state aid.
87.State Aid for Operational innovations in Salzburg.
Salzburg Innovationsförderung.
(a) Level of government responsible for scheme or aid measure
Regional authority.
Name of responsible authority: Regional Government of Salzburg state aid authority.
(b)Legal basis
State aid directive on the basis of a resolution of the regional government Special Guidelines.
(c)Objective(s) of scheme or aid measure
Primary objective: aid for R&D.
(d)Form(s) of aid
Grant; interest subsidy.
(e)Rules and conditions
Maximum possible aid intensity that, according to the rules and conditions on which the aid is granted, can
be obtained in favour of any one project - 30%.
Regional promotion consists of an additional grant to the "Austrian Industrial Research Promotion Fund"
for trade & industry for the promotion of R&D projects. This promotion can be
increased by the regional authority by a maximum of 30%. As the aid is exclusively tied
to projects, maximum possible aid intensity is fixed individually. In addition, aid intensity
cannot be exactly determined at the beginning of any one project as the duration of the
research projects as well as the risk intensity are neither limited nor predictable in
advance.
The aid is not restricted exclusively to SMEs.G/SCM/N/3/EEC
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Categories of expenditure eligible for aid: personnel, training, equipment and tools.
Other conditions, limitations or criteria for granting the aid: the indicated value is the max. intensity, taking
into account other contributions; see Annex I.
(f)Cumulation
Projects aided under the scheme are not excluded from receiving aid from other sources.
The aid in question may be combined with other aid schemes in operation: in cooperation with the
central government state aid institutions in the field of R&D (the extent is not
predictable).
(g)Duration of scheme
Date of aid scheme coming into force: June 1992.
Date until when remaining in force: open.
(h)Budget/expenditure
1992: Actual total expenditure: S 3 million
1993: Total budget estimate: S 3.2 million
1994: Total budget estimate: S 4 million
(i)Estimated number of recipients
From 10 to 50.
88.State Aid for the Foundation and Acquisition of £Enterprises
Förderung der Betriebsneugründung und Übernahme.
(a)Level of government responsible for scheme or aid measure
Name of responsible authority: Regional Government of Salzburg state aid authority
(b)Legal basis
State aid directive.
(c)Objective(s) of scheme or aid measure
Primary objectives: aid to SMEs; aid for rescue & restructuring; other objectives - support for the
foundation of enterprises; creation of jobs; contribution to increasing economic
dynamics.
(d)Form(s) of aid
Interest subsidy.
(e)Rules and conditions
Maximum possible aid intensity that, according to the rules and conditions on which the aid is granted, can
be obtained in favour of any one project - 8.3% may S 75,000.G/SCM/N/3/EEC
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Categories of expenditure eligible for aid: buildings and equipment.
(f)Cumulation
Projects aided under the scheme are not excluded from receiving aid from other sources: the aid in
question may be combined with other aid schemes in operation: additional aid is
approved.
(g) Duration of scheme
Date of aid scheme coming into force:1987.
Date until when remaining in force:open.
(h)Budget/expenditure
1992: Actual total expenditure: S 4 million
1993: Total budget estimate: S 5 million
1994: Total budget estimate: S 5 million
(i)Estimated number of recipients
More than 100.
(j)Other relevant information
Would be eligible for de minimis.
89.State Aid for the Facilitation of Financing Industrial Property for the Establishment of Enterprises as
well as the Foundation of Innovation and Technology Centres.
(a)Level of government responsible for scheme or aid measure
Regional authority.
Name of responsible authority: Regional Government of Salzburg state aid authority.
(b)Legal basis
State aid directive of the regional government.
Regional Government decision of 09.02.84.
(c)Objective(s) of scheme or aid measure
Primary objective: Establishment of important manufacturing enterprises especially in structurally weak
areas in order to contribute to the regional economic structure and labour market.
Secondary objectives: aid for R&D; environmental aid; aid to employment; regional aid.
(d)Form(s) of aid
Interest subsidy.
(e) Rules and conditionsG/SCM/N/3/EEC
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Maximum possible aid intensity that, according to the rules and conditions on which the aid is granted, can
be obtained in favour of any one project - 20% (see (j)).
Categories of expenditure eligible for aid: exclusively land and buildings.
Other conditions, limitations or criteria for granting the aid: 4 criteria:
technical relevance;
environmental protection;
quality of jobs;
regional political relevance.
(f)Cumulation
Projects aided under the scheme are not excluded from receiving aid from other sources.
(g)Duration of scheme
Date of aid scheme coming into force: 1990.
Date until when remaining in force: open.
(h)Budget/expenditure
1992: Actual total expenditure: S 8.6 million
1993: Total budget estimate: S 7.8 million
1994: Total budget estimate: S 10 million
(i)Estimated number of recipients
From 10 to 50.
(j)Other relevant information
Conditions as a rule: 4% interest subsidy; duration of five years; basis of calculation: S 8 million.
90.State Aid Programme for the Restructuring of the Styrian Economy;
Förderungsprogramm zur Unterstützung der Restrukturierung der Steirischen Wirtschaft.
(a)Level of government responsible for scheme or aid measure
Regional authority.
Name of responsible authority: Regional Government of Styria; Department of Economic Affairs.
(b)Legal basis
Styrian economic Assistance Act; Special Guidelines; Steiermärkisches Wirtschaftsförderungsgesetz
Förderungsprogram.
(c)Objective(s) of scheme or aid measure
Primary objective: aid for rescue & restructuring.
Secondary objective: regional aid
Areas eligible for regional aidG/SCM/N/3/EEC
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In principle all Styrian districts are eligible for regional aid with differences in the maximum possible aid
intensity.
Highest aid intensity (33%) can be found in the eastern part of Upper-Styria, consisting of the following
districts: Bruck/Mur, Leoben and Mürzzuschlag.
Normal aid intensity (25%) prevails in the rest of Styria (with the exception of Central-Styria), consisting of
the following districts: Deutschlandsberg, Feldbach, Fürstenfeld, Hartberg, Judenburg,
Knittelfeld, Leibnitz, Liezen, Murau, Radkersburg, Voitsberg and Weiz.
Lowest aid intensity (15%) is found in Central-Styria, consisting of the city of Graz and the district
Graz-Umgebung.
(d)Form(s) of aid
Grant; soft loan; equity participation; guarantee; other: facilitation of consulting and cooperation.
(e)Rules and conditions
Maximum possible aid intensity that, according to the rules and conditions on which the aid is granted, can
be obtained in favour of any one project - (see below).
The aid is not restricted exclusively to SMEs.
Categories of expenditure eligible for aid: all categories of expenditure relevant rescue measures.
Other conditions, limitations or criteria for granting the aid: State aid is limited to S 200,000, S 150,000, S
60,000 per rescued skilled employee (depending on region: S 200,000 is restricted to
regions with the highest rates of industrial decline).
(f)Cumulation
Projects aided under the scheme are not excluded from receiving aid from other sources.
The aid in question may be combined with other aid schemes in operation: max. intensity of aid including
aid from other sources: limits: see (e).
(g)Duration of scheme
Date of aid scheme coming into force: 1993.
Date until when remaining in force: 1996.
(h)Budget/expenditure
1992: Actual total expenditure: S 36,000,000
1993: Total budget estimate: S 50,000,000
1994: Total budget estimate: S 150,000,000
Total budget estimate for the whole
planning period of the scheme: S 450,000,000G/SCM/N/3/EEC
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Beginning in year: 1993;
Ending in: 1996.
(i)Estimated number of recipients
From 10 to 50.
(j)Other relevant information
Before the EEA entered into effect a new law for state aid was introduced, the "Styrian Economic
Assistance Act". The date this law came into force was 29 October 1993. The new law
replaced two regulations - the "Steiermärkisches Mittelstandsförderungsgesetz" - and the
"Steiermärkisches Industrieförderungsgesetz" - both regulations had been in force since
1977 (and were amended in 1985).
The disadvantage of both regulations was that state aid was granted on the basis of decisions taken in
individual cases on restructuring measures as well as regarding the settlement of new
businesses. The new guidelines now provide a uniform procedure for all state aid
measures in Styria.
The guidelines concerning grants for SMEs have hardly changed. They allow a certain flexibility for grants,
the limit for grants has slightly been raised (projects can get assistance of up to S 3 million
from now on, the former guidelines had a limit of S 500,000). Aid intensity remained
more or less the same.
91.State Aid Programme for the Foundation of Small and Medium Sized Enterprises.
(a)Level of government responsible for scheme or aid measure
Regional authority.
Name of responsible authority: Regional Government of Styria, Department of Economic Affairs.
(b)Legal basis
Styrian Economic Assistance Act.
Special Guidelines.
(c)Objective(s) of scheme or aid measure
Primary objective: aid to SMEs.
Secondary objective: sectoral aid - all sectors; other objective - foundation of small and medium sized
enterprises.
(d)Form(s) of aid
Grant.
(e)Rules and conditions
Maximum possible aid intensity that, according to the rules and conditions on which the aid is granted, can
be obtained in favour of any one project - 3.5% (max. S 100,000).G/SCM/N/3/EEC
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The aid is restricted exclusively to SMEs.
Categories of expenditure eligible for aid: investment, project-related expenditures for services (R&D,
innovation, consulting, marketing, product design, etc.)
(f)Cumulation
Projects aided under the scheme are not excluded from receiving aid from other sources.
The aid in question may be combined with other aid schemes in operation: max. 10.5% (7% federal aid -
BÜRGES - 3.5% state aid).
(g)Duration of scheme
Date of aid scheme coming into force: 1993.
Date until when remaining in force: 1996.
(h)Budget/expenditure
1992: Actual total expenditure: S 6,300,000
1993: Total budget estimate: S 7,300,000
1994: Total budget estimate: S 15,000,000
Total budget estimate for the whole
planning period of the scheme: S 50,000,000
Beginning in year: 1993;
Ending in: 1996.
(i)Estimated number of recipients
More than 100 p.a.
92.State Aid Programme for Protection Measures in the Field of Tourism.
(a)Level of government responsible for scheme or aid measure
Regional authority.
Name of responsible authority: Regional Government of Styria, Department of Economic Affairs.
(b)Legal basis
Styrian Economic Assistance Act see: ST 1.
Special Guidelines.
(c)Objective(s) of scheme or aid measure
Primary objective: aid for rescue & restructuring.
Secondary objective: aid to SMEs; sectoral aid - tourism.
(d)Form(s) of aid
Grant; interest subsidy.G/SCM/N/3/EEC
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(e)Rules and conditions
Maximum possible aid intensity that, according to the rules and conditions on which the aid is granted, can
be obtained in favour of any one project - 10%.
The aid is restricted exclusively to SMEs.
(f)Cumulation
Projects aided under the scheme are not excluded from receiving aid from other sources.
The aid in question may be combined with other aid schemes in operation: max. 20% (10% federal aid,
10% state aid).
(g)Duration of scheme
Date of aid scheme coming into force: 1993.
Date until when remaining in force. 1993.
(h)Budget/expenditure
1992: Actual total expenditure: S 36,000,000
1993: Total budget estimate: S 800,000
1994: Total budget estimate: S 3,000,000
Beginning in year: 1993
Ending in: 1996.
(i)Estimated number of recipients
Fewer than 10.
93.Loans for Tourism Innovation Projects.
(a)Level of government responsible for scheme or aid measure
Regional authority.
Name of responsible authority: Regional Government of Styria, Department of Economic Affairs.
(b)Legal basis
Styrian Economic Assistance Act, Special Guidelines.
(c)Objective(s) of scheme or aid measure
Primary objective: sectoral aid - tourism.
Other objective: quality improvement and infrastructural renovation in the field of tourism.
(d)Form(s) of aid
Interest subsidy.G/SCM/N/3/EEC
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(e)Rules and conditions
Maximum possible aid intensity that, according to the rules and conditions on which the aid is granted, can
be obtained in favour of any one project - 16%.
The aid is not restricted exclusively to SMEs.
Categories of expenditure eligible for aid: investment in quality improvement and infrastructural
renovation.
Other conditions, limitations or criteria for granting the aid: from 2% p.a. to 4% p.a. for max. 5 years.
Loans granted by the Österreichische Kommunalkredit AG to communities and/or enterprises are
between S 1,000,000 and S 50,000,000.
(f)Cumulation
Projects aided under the scheme are excluded from receiving aid from other sources.
(g)Duration of scheme
Date of aid scheme coming into force: 1990.
Date until when remaining in force: 1994.
(h)Budget/expenditure
1992: Actual total expenditure: S 1,727,000
1993: Total budget estimate: S 2,000,000
1994: Total budget estimate: S 4,000,000
Total budget estimate for the whole
planning period of the scheme: S 30,000,000
Beginning in year: 1990
Ending in: 1994 (quarterly payments are ending in 1999).
(i)Estimated number of recipients
Fewer than 10.
94.State Aid Programme for the Location of New Enterprises and the Expansion of Existing
Enterprises.
(a)Level of government responsible for scheme or aid measure
Regional authority.
Name of responsible authority: Regional Government of Styria, Department of Economic Affairs.
(b)Legal basis
Styrian Economic Assistance Act, Special Guidelines.
(c)Objective(s) of scheme or aid measureG/SCM/N/3/EEC
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Primary objective: regional aid; other objective - location of new enterprises, expansion of existing
enterprises.
(d)Form(s) of aid
Grant; soft loan; equity participation; guarantee; Other - facilities for consulting and cooperation.
(e)Rules and conditions
Maximum possible aid intensity that, according to the rules and conditions on which the aid is granted, can
be obtained in favour of any one project - 33%, 25%, 15% (depending on region) (+ 10%
gross for SMEs).
Categories of expenditure eligible for aid: investment, project-related expenditures for services
(marketing, personnel training, etc).
(f)Cumulation
Projects aided under the scheme are not excluded from receiving aid from other sources.
The aid in question may be combined with other aid schemes in operation: max. intensity of aid including
aid from other sources: limits see (f).
(g)Duration of scheme
Date of aid scheme coming into force: 1993
Date until when remaining in force: 1996
(h)Budget/expenditure
1992: Actual total expenditure: S 215,000,000
1993: Total budget estimate: S 170,000,000
1994: Total budget estimate: S 75,000,000
Total budget estimate for the whole
planning period of the scheme: S 250,000,000
Beginning in year: 1993
Ending in: 1996.
(i)Estimated number of recipients
From 51 to 100.
95.High Technology Research Promotion Scheme
(a)Level of government responsible for scheme or aid measure
Regional authority.
Name of responsible authority: Regional Government of Styria, Department of Science and Research.
(b)Legal basisG/SCM/N/3/EEC
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Decision of Regional Government to allocate funds for the scheme, November 1986.
(c)Objective(s) of scheme or aid measure
Primary objective: aid for R&D.
(d)Form(s) of aid
Grant.
(e)Rules and conditions
Maximum possible aid intensity that, according to the rules and conditions on which the aid is granted, can
be obtained in favour of any one project - 50%.
The aid is not restricted exclusively to SMEs.
Categories of expenditure eligible for aid: personnel costs, current costs, investment in instruments and
equipment, procured research.
Other conditions, limitations or criteria for granting the aid:
- strong innovation aspect;
- co-financing by federal government;
- promote junction science - industry;
- public interest.
(f)Cumulation
Projects aided under the scheme are not excluded from receiving aid from other sources.
The aid in question may be combined with other aid schemes in operation: to be evaluated in each case,
maximum possible aid intensity 50%.
(g)Duration of scheme
Date of aid scheme coming into force: 1987.
(h)Budget/expenditure
1992: Actual total expenditure: S 4.2 million
1993: Total budget estimate: S 4.2 million
1994: Total budget estimate: S 5.3 million
Beginning in year: 1987
Ending in: permanent.
(i)Estimated number of recipients
Fewer than 10 per year;
From 10 to 50 per year.G/SCM/N/3/EEC
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96.Guidelines of the Styrian Economic Promotion Agency.
(a)Level of government responsible for scheme or aid measure
Regional authority.
Name of responsible authority: Styrian Economic Promotion Agency
(b)Legal basis
Styrian Economic Assistance Act, Guidelines.
(c)Objective(s) of scheme or aid measure
Primary objective: aid to SMEs.
Secondary objective: sectoral aid - industry and industry-related services; regional aid;
other objective: foundation of new and expansion of existing high-tech and/or innovating enterprises.
(d)Form(s) of aid
Grant; soft loan; equity participation.
(e)Rules and conditions
Maximum possible aid intensity that, according to the rules and conditions on which the aid is granted, can
be obtained in favour of any one project - 33%. See guidelines.
The aid is not restricted exclusively to SMEs.
Categories of expenditure eligible for aid: buildings (restricted), equipment, consultancy fees.
(f)Cumulation
Projects aided under the scheme are not excluded from receiving aid from other sources.
The aid in question may be combined with other aid schemes in operation: limits see (e).
(g)Duration of scheme
Date of aid scheme coming into force: 1993.
Date until when remaining in force: 1996.
(h)Budget/expenditure
1992: Actual total expenditure: S 25,000,000
1993: Total budget estimate: S 140,000,000
1994: Total budget estimate: S 200,000,000
Total budget estimate for the whole
planning period of the scheme: S 600,000,000
Beginning in year: 1993
Ending in: 1996.G/SCM/N/3/EEC
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(i)Estimated number of recipients
More than 100 p.a.
97.State Aid Programme for Small Sized Enterprises.
(a) Level of government responsible for scheme or aid measure
Regional authority.
Name of responsible authority: Regional Government of Styria, Department of Economic Affairs.
(b)Legal basis
Styrian Economic Assistance Act, Special Guidelines.
(c)Objective(s) of scheme or aid measure
Primary objective: aid to SMEs.
Secondary objective: sectoral aid - (aid can be granted to small enterprises which have no more than 25
employees and either an annual turnover not exceeding S 30 million or a balance sheet
total not exceeding S 15 million and where ownership by one or more companies not
coming within the definition of small sized enterprises is less than 25%.)
(d)Form(s) of aid
Grant; soft loan.
(e)Rules and conditions
Maximum possible aid intensity that, according to the rules and conditions on which the aid is granted, can
be obtained in favour of any one project - 10.5% (50% for soft aid; max. S 150,000 within
3 years; 2.275% for loans, max. S 32,500).
The aid is restricted exclusively to SMEs.
Categories of expenditure eligible for aid: investment, project-related expenditures for services (R&D,
innovation, consulting, etc.).
(f)Cumulation
Projects aided under the scheme are not excluded from receiving aid from other sources.
The aid in question may be combined with other aid schemes in operation: max. intensity of aid including
aid from other sources: limits see (e).
(g)Duration of scheme
Date of aid scheme coming into force: 1993.
Date until when remaining in force: 1996.
(h)Budget/expenditure
1992: Actual total expenditure: S 15,000,000