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From 51 to 100.
(j)Other relevant information
Close cooperation with ITF/ERP (same board; weekly meetings of the administrations).
49.Economic Promotion Act 1994.
Massnahmen zur Gewährleistung der wirtschaftlichen Entwicklung im Burgenland
(a)Level of government responsible for scheme or aid measure
Regional authority.
Name of responsible authority: Regional Government of Burgenland
Burgenländische Landesregierung
(b)Legal basis
Special guidelines
(c)Objective(s) of scheme or aid measure
Primary objective: Regional aid - all districts of Burgenland.
Secondary objectives: Aid to SMEs; environmental aid; energy-saving; aid for rescue & restructuring;
aid to employment - SMEs; R&D; environmental protection; energy saving; rescue
& restructuring; employment; infrastructure; internationalization; all sectors except
agriculture; growth of economy competitiveness of the enterprises, public utilities.
(d)Form(s) of aid
Grant (up to 20% (R&D: 50%)); guarantee; consulting.
(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%; 25% of the investment has to be financed
by the enterprise's own resources.
The aid is not restricted exclusively to SMEs.
Categories of expenditure eligible for aid: the scheme is not purely for investment aid.
(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: no explicit regulations.
(g)Duration of scheme
Date of scheme coming into force:1.1.1995 (retroactively).
Date until when remaining in force:unlimited.
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1994: Total budget estimate: S 100 million/year.
(i)Estimated number of recipients
More than 100.
50.Measure to ensure economic development in Burgenland.
Massnahmen zur Gewährleistung der wirtschaftlichen Entwicklung im Burgenland.
(a)Level of government responsible for scheme or aid measure
Regional authority.
Name of responsible authority: Regional Government of Burgenland
Brugenländische Landesregierung.
(b)Legal basis
Landesgesetz vom 9.10.1980,
LGB1. No. 1/1981 i.d.g.F.
(c)Objective(s) of scheme or aid measure
Primary objective: aid to employment.
Secondary objective: aid to SMEs; aid for R&D; sectoral aid - all sectors excepted agriculture, tourism,
heavy industry, mining; regional aid - all regions; special aid to local distributers of
food.
(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:
1. Interest subsidies for grants/soft loans: max. difference between the interest rate and 3.5%.
2. Leasing rates: max. 50% of the interest rate, but 0% of the debt amortisation.
3. Aid to local authorities or firms for development expenses: max. S 2.5 million.
The aid is not restricted exclusively to SMEs.
Categories of expenditure eligible for aid: land, buildings, equipment, personelle, training and consultant
fees.
Other conditions, limitations or criteria for granting the aid: creation/expansion of enterprises,
preservation of local groceries.G/SCM/N/3/EEC
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(f)Cumulation
Projects aided under the scheme are not excluded from receiving aid from other source.
The aid in question may be combined with other aid schemes in operation: not explicitly excluded.
(g)Duration of scheme
Date of aid scheme coming into force:1.12.1980.
Date until when remaining in force:31.12.1993.
(h)Budget/expenditure
1992: Actual total expenditure: S 48 million
1993: Total budget estimate: S 51 million
1994: Total budget estimate: S 51 million
Total budget estimate for the whole planning period of the scheme; approx. S 500 million.
Beginning in year: 1981
Ending in: 2003.
(i)Estimated number of recipients
More than 100.
51.Economic Development
Wirtschaftsförderung
(a)Level of government responsible for scheme or aid measure
Company
Name of responsible authority: Regional Government of Burgenland; Burgenläandische
Risiko-Kapital-Beteiligungsgesellschaft.
(b) Legal basis
Economic Promotion Fund Act
Wirtschaftsförderungsfonds-Gesetz, LGB1. No. 59/1991 i. d. F. LGB1. No. 12/1993.
(c)Objective(s) of scheme or aid measure
Primary objective: aid for R&D.
Secondary objective: aid to SMEs: regional aid - all districts of the Region of Burgenland;
structural development, planning, establishment of commercial centres, incentives to
innovation.
(d)Form(s) of aid
Equity participation.
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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 - between S 500,000 and S 20 million.
The aid is not restricted exclusively to SMEs.
Categories of expenditure eligible for aid: share capital for different enterprises.
Other conditions, limitations or criteria for granting the aid: the sponsored enterprises have to redeem
the participation.
(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: no explicit regulations.
(g)Duration of scheme
Date of aid scheme coming into force:1.10.1991.
Date until when remaining in force:10 years.
(h)Budget/expenditure
1992: Actual total expenditure: S 65 million
1993: Total budget estimate: S 130 million
1994: Total budget estimate: S 130 million
(i)Estimated number of recipients
From 10 to 50.
(j)Other relevant information
Tthe Burgenläandische Risiko-Kapitalbeteiligungsgesellschaft is owned 100% by the regional government
(Bfld. Landesregierung). The equity participation are financed by a fund
(Wirtschaftsförderungsfonds) administered by the authority.
52.Focal scheme tourism promotion
Schwerpunktförderung Tourismus
(a)Level of government responsible for scheme or aid measure
Regional authority.
Name or responsible authority: Regional Government of Burgenland.
(b)Legal basis
Verordnung vom 19.10.1993 zum Tourismusgesetz 1993.
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(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 - 10-25%.
The aid is restricted exclusively to SMEs.
Categories of expenditure eligible for aid: § § 9,13,33.
Other conditions, limitations or criteria for granting the aid: § 2.
(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: no explicit regulations.
(g)Duration of scheme
Date of aid scheme coming into force: 1.1.1994.
Date until when remaining in force: 31.12.1996.
(h)Budget/expenditure
1992: Actual total expenditure: S 4.5 million
1993: Total budget estimate: S 4.5 million
1994: Total budget estimate: S 8.5 million
Total budget estimate for the whole planning period of the scheme: S 45-60 million
Beginning in year: 1994
Ending in: 2003.
(i)Estimated number of recipients
More than 100.
53.General Guideline for Granting Aid
(a)Level of government responsible for scheme or aid measure
Name of responsible authority: Kärntner Wirtschaftsförderungsfonds
(b)Legal basis
Wirtschaftsförderungsfonsgesetz, Bulletin no. 6/1993.
The Kärntner Wirtschaftsförderungsfondsgesetz and the respective "General Guideline" are rather a
framework for a number of aid schemes, implemented by the "Kärntner
Wirtscheaftsförderungsfonds". The act and the "General Guidelines" define four
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(a) consultancy and project promotion
(b) creation and location of industries
(c) infrastructure and regional development
(d)innovation and technology measures and special measures and programmes (see (c)). The rules for
the segments of activity are usually defined in guidelines for special schemes.
Most of the individual schemes refer to promotion activities of the Regional Government, some also to
joint activities of the Regional and the Federal Government.
The Schemes presented in the following describe Regional Government activities (excluding de minimis
schemes and measures, directed mostly to local government activities). Joint promotion
activities with the Federal Government are presented in the part of the notification
describing Federal Government activities.
(c)Objective(s) of scheme or aid measure
Primary objective: aid to SMEs.
Secondary objective: aid for R&D; aid for rescue & restructuring; aid to employment; sectoral aid -
tourism; regional aid.
Other objectives: consultancy.
(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 - 30%.
The aid is not restricted exclusively to SMEs.
Categories of expenditure eligible for aid: Land, building, equipment, immaterial costs.
Other conditions, limitations or criteria for granting the aid: Maximum aid intensity for strategy plan,
infrastructure and R&D: 50%.
(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: maximum possible aid
intensity incl. other sources: normally: 30%; for strategy plan, infrastructure and R&D:
50%.
(g)Duration of scheme
Date of aid scheme coming into force:16.10.1993
(h)Budget/expenditureG/SCM/N/3/EEC
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Total budget estimate for the whole planning period of the scheme: as the organization of Carinthian
state aid was restructured completely last year, there are only figures of the budget
estimate 1994 for the segments of activity and for special measures and programmes.
The figures contain a certain element of redundancy as far as joint schemes (Federal and
Regional Government) are concerned.
(i)Estimated number of recipients
From 51 to 100.
(j) Other relevant information
Normally, maximum possible aid (up to the level of 30%) is granted only to SMEs. In other cases, ESA
gets informed accordingly.
54.Impact Programme "Research and Development"
(a)Level of government responsible for scheme or aid measure
Name of responsible authority: Kärntner Wirtschaftsförderungsfonds
(b)Legal basis
General Guideline for Granting Aid;
Wirtschaftsförderungsfondsgesetz, Bulletin no. 6/1993;
Impact Programme R&D.
(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 - 20%.
The aid is not restricted exclusively to SMEs.
Categories of expenditure eligible for aid: equipment, personnel and material.
(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: this aid can only be
combined with a federal R&D aid scheme, maximum possible aid intensity: 50%.
(g)Duration of schemeG/SCM/N/3/EEC
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Date of aid scheme coming into force:16.10.1993.
Date until when remaining in force:31.12.1994.
(h)Estimated number of recipients
From 10 to 50.
55.Impulse Programme "Staff quarters".
(a)Level of government responsible for scheme or aid measure
Regional authority.
Name of responsible authority: Kärntner Wirtschaftsförderungsfonds.
(b)Legal basis
General Guideline for Granting Aid; Wirtschaftsförderungsfonsgesetz, Bulletin no. 6/1993;
(c)Objective(s) of scheme or aid measure
Primary objective: special grants for staff quarters.
Secondary objective: sectoral aid - tourism.
(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 or any one project - 20%.
The aid is not restricted exclusively to SMEs.
Categories of expenditure eligible for aid: staff quarters.
Other conditions, limitations or criteria for granting the aid: Investment cost maximum S 15,000/m2.
(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: a combination is possible
with soft loans from other sources (soft loan maximum: 50% of the investment cost).
(g)Duration of scheme
Date of aid scheme coming into force:16.10.1993.
Date until when remaining in force:31.12.1994.
(h)Budget/expenditure
1994: Total budget estimate: S 16,761.000G/SCM/N/3/EEC
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(i)Estimated number of recipients
From 10 to 50.
(j)Other relevant information
No classic aid to enterprises, rather a social measure.
56.Impact Programme "Aid for Rescue and Restructuring in Tourism".
(a)Level of government responsible for scheme or aid measure
Regional authority
Name of responsible authority: Kärntner Wirtschaftsförderungsfonds
(b)Legal basis
General Guideline for Granting Aid; Wirtschaftsförderungsfondsgesetz, Bulletin no. 6/1993; K1
Guideline Impact Programme.
(c)Objective(s) of scheme or aid measure
Primary objectives: aid for rescue and restructuring; sectoral aid - tourism.
Secondary objective: aid to SMEs; aid for rescue and restructuring in tourism.
(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 - maximum 5% to 10% of the average turnover
of the last three years.
The aid is not restricted exclusively to SMEs.
Categories of expenditure eligible for aid: for rescue and restructuring in tourism.
Other conditions, limitations or criteria for granting the aid: The amount granted by the Kärntner
Wirtschaftsförderungsfonds is normally the same as the aid granted by the Federal
Ministry of Economic Affairs.
(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: (See (f)).
(g)Duration of the scheme
Date of aid scheme coming into force:16.10.1993.
Date until when remaining in force:31.12.1994.G/SCM/N/3/EEC
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(h)Estimated number of recipients
Fewer than 10.
57.Aid based on Sec. 4 pp. 5 of the Economic Assistance Fund Act;
Wirtschaftsförderungsfondsgesetz; Bulletin no. 6/1993.
(a)Level of government responsible for scheme or aid measure
Regional authority.
Name of responsible authority: Kärntner Wirtschaftsförderungsfonds.
(b)Legal basis
General Guideline for Granting Aid; Wirtschaftsförderungsfondsgesetz, Bulletin no. 6/1993.
(c)Objective(s) of scheme or aid measure
Primary objective: aid for projects where the conditions of the General Guideline, impact and other
programmes do not, or not entirely, apply.
Secondary objectives: aid to SMEs; aid for rescue & restructuring.
(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 or any one project - 30%.
The aid is not restricted exclusively to SMEs.
Categories of expenditure eligible for aid: land, buildings, equipment, immaterial costs.
Other conditions, limitations or criteria for granting the aid: for aid tied to rescue and reconstruction, no
percentage of the extent can be given. Maximum extent of the aid for strategy plan,
infrastructure and R&D: 50%.
(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: maximum aid including
other sources: 30%; for strategy plan, infrastructure and R&D: 50%.
(g)Duration of scheme
Date of aid scheme coming into force:16.4.1993.
(h)Estimated number of recipientsG/SCM/N/3/EEC
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From 10 to 50.
(i)Other relevant information
Special consideration has to be given to:
(a) the regional and economic viability of the measure
(b)foreseeable effects of the measures related to competitiveness and employment
(c)the stimulation of the aid with regard to the implementation of environmental protection measures and
projects.
(d)all other public interests
Normally, aid is only granted for SMEs. In other cases, ESA gets informed accordingly.
58.Participation scheme within the framework of the concept for the development and improvement of
Carinthian winter sports facilities as well as participation in other tourism facilities.
(a)Level of government responsible for scheme or aid measure
Regional authority: Land Kärnten.
Name of responsible authority: KBB, Kärntner Bergbahnen und Berstrassen Ges m.b.H.
(b)Legal basis
Landtagsbeschluss vom 11.12.1992 gem.
Article 55 Absatz 1 der Landesverfassung Guidelines
(c)Objective(s) of scheme or aid measure
Primary objective: development and improvement of the Carinthian tourism infrastructure.
(d)Form(s) of aid
Equity participation.
(e)Rules and conditions
This measure of the Regional Government of Carinthia focuses on infrastructural installation of the
tourism sector. The object of the activities are legal entities predominantly linked to local
authorities and comparable legal bodies. In this respect, the scheme may only be subject
to a limited extent to state aid regulations within the scope of Art. 61 of the EEA
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%.
The aid is not restricted exclusively to SMEs.
Categories of expenditure eligible for aid: all categories of expenditures.
Other conditions, limitations or criteria for granting the aid: see Annex I
The shares taken by KKB are usually linked to an investment project and limited to a max. contribution of
1/3 of the project costs. As to the application of the rules on assessing the content of aid
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A:rate of interest 5% p.a. fixed plus a variable component, depending on profit or less situation (max.
additional interest 5% or max. reduction of the share by 10% per year).
B: rate of interest 5% p.a. fixed (paid before profits).
The period, the share held by KKB must not exceed 15 years.
(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 whole aid, including this
aid scheme, has to be within the maximum aid limit.
(g)Duration of scheme
Date of aid scheme coming into force:3.3.1993
Date until when remaining in force:probably December 1994.
(h)Budget/expenditure
1992: Actual total expenditure: 0
1993: Total budget estimate: S 227.3 million
1994: Total budget estimate: S 72.7 million
Total budget estimate for the whole planning period of the scheme: S 300.0 million
Beginning in year: 1993
Ending in: 1994.
(i)Estimated number of recipients
From 10 to 50.
59.BABEG Participation Scheme
(a)Level of government responsible for scheme or aid measure
Central government - BMöWuV;
Regional authority - Land Kärnten.
Name of responsible authority: BABEG, Kärntner Betriebsansiedlungs und Beteiligungs Ges. m.b.H.
(b)Legal basis
Vereinbarung gem. Art. 15a B-VG vom 19.9.1979
LGB1 1979, Stk. 27, Nr. 82,
BGB1 1980, Stk. 14, Nr. 38.
(c)Objective(s) of scheme or aid measure
Primary objective: aid to SMEs.
Secondary objective: aid to employment; sectoral aid - commercial establishments and industrial
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(d)Form(s) of aid
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 - 2.0%.
The aid intensity indicated is an average value in relation to the share taken by BABEG. It results from a
fixed rate of interest (before profits) of 5.5% p.a. for the first 5 years and a variable rate
of interest for the second 5 years (minimum secondary market rate of interest SMR plus
a variable component, depending on the profit situation of the enterprise).
The share of BABEG must not exceed 50% of the total equity effectively contributed.
A direct link between the share taken by BABEG and an investment project is not always possible.
The aid is restricted exclusively to SMEs.
Categories of expenditure eligible for aid: all categories of expenditure.
Other conditions, limitations or criteria for granting the aid:
- S 0.5 million < equity participation < S 10.0 million;
-BABEG - share of the equity capital has to be less than 50% of the whole equity capital;
- maximum duration 10 years;
-repayment 100%.
(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: overall aid, including this aid
scheme, has to be within the maximum aid limits.
(g)Duration of scheme
Date of aid scheme coming into force: 14.10.1991.
Date until when remaining in force: unlimited.
(h)Budget/expenditure
1992: Actual total expendit.: S 8.3 million
1993: Total budget estimate: S 4.5 million
1994: Total budget estimate: S 10.0 million
Total budget estimate for the whole
of the planning period of the scheme: S 200.0 million
Beginning in year: 1992.G/SCM/N/3/EEC
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(i)Estimated number of recipients
From 10 to 50.
60.Regional Investment Promotion Scheme
Landesinvestitionsförderung
(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 Wirtschaftsförderungsfonds- und Strukturverbesserungsfonds,
LGB1. Nr. 8000/28-0, NÖ Gewerbe- und Industrie-Raumordnungsprogramm,
Guidelines, see Annex I, II, III
(c)Objective(s) of scheme or aid measure
Primary objective: regional aid - lower Austria is divided into four areas with different aid intensities.
Secondary objective: aid to SMEs.
(d)Form(s) of aid
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 - 9%.
The aid is restricted exclusively to SMEs.
Categories of expenditure eligible for aid: buildings, equipment.
Other conditions, limitations or criteria for granting the aid: only 50% of the investment-costs can be
supported:
(a) soft loan: is limited to S 5 million interest rate 2-6% p.a. for 10 years; grace period: 2
years.
(b) interest subsidy: limited to loans of S 20 million 6-2% p.a. for 5 years, grace period: 1
year.
(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% according to the area.
(g)Duration of schemeG/SCM/N/3/EEC
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Date of aid scheme coming into force:19.1.1993.
Date until when remaining in force:unlimited.
(h)Budget/expenditure
1992: Actual total expenditure: S 281,000,000 *)
S 83,815,000 **)
1993: Total budget estimate: S 280,000,000 *)
S 85,000,000 **)
1994: Total budget estimate: S 280,000,000 *)
S 85,000,000 **)
1995: Total budget estimate: S 280,000,000 *)
S 85,000,000 **)
*) loan**) interest subsidy
Total budget estimate for the whole planning period of the scheme: S 160 million
Beginning in year: 1993;
Ending in: 1994.
(i)Estimated number of recipients
More than 100.
61.Lower Austrian Innovation Promotion Scheme
Nö Innovationsförderung
(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 Wirtschaftsförderungsfonds und Strukturverbesserungsfonds,
LGB1. Nr.8000/28-0, NÖ Gewerbe- und Industrie-Raumordnungsprogramm, Special
Guidelines.
(c)Objective(s) of scheme or aid measure
Primary objective: aid for R&D;
Secondary objectives: aid to SMEs; 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
EEA/EU/rules on state aid. Regional aid - Lower Austria, regional application will be
dealt in accordance with the EEA rules on state aid.
(d)Form(s) of aid
Grant; interest subsidy; aid tied to an R&D contract concluded with industrial firms; subsidy interest:
max. 19.5% (basis: supported amount) grant: max. 50%; its tax treatment. No
specific provisions.
(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 - 13.5%.
The aid is not restricted exclusively to SMEs.
Categories of expenditure eligible for aid: eg. equipment, personnel training and consulting fees, building.
Other conditions, limitations or criteria for granting the aid: limited to loans of max. S 10,000,000 usually
max. 70% of project costs can be supported. Subsidy interest 6% for 5 years (loan max.
5 years, 2 years grace period).
(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 EC rules for SME's and regional aid.
(g)Duration of scheme
Date of aid scheme coming into force: 3.7.1992.
Date until when remaining in force: unlimited.
(h)Budget/expenditure
1992: Actual total expenditure: S 22,576,000
1993: Total budget estimate: S 24,000,000
1994: Total budget estimate: S 25,000,000
1995: Total budget estimate: S 35,000,000
(i)Estimated number of recipients
More than 100.
62.Job Premium in No. 1 Assisted Area
(a)Level of government responsible for scheme or aid measure
Regional authority.
Name or responsible authority: Regional Government of Lower Austria
(b)Legal basis
LGB1. Nr. 7300-1, Gesetz über den Wirtschaftsförderungsfonds- und Strukturverbesserungsfonds,
LGB1. Nr. 8000/28-0, Nö Gewerbe- und Industrie-Raumordnungsprogramm, Special
Guidelines.
(c)Objective(s) of scheme or aid measure
Primary objective: aid to employment.
Secondary objectives: aid to SMEs; sectoral aid - trade and industry, tourism is excluded, eventual cases
belonging to the so called sensitive sectors will be dealt with in accordance with theG/SCM/N/3/EEC
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EU/rules on state aid. Regional aid - Application will be dealt with in accordance with
the EU rules on state aid.
(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 - SME: max. 30%; other enterprises max.
20%.
The aid is not restricted exclusively to SMEs.
Categories of expenditure eligible for aid: investments 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. Cumulation is
permitted only within the limits of the ESA rules for SME's and regional aid.
(g)Duration of scheme
Date of aid scheme coming into force: 3.7.1992
Date until when remaining in force: unlimited.
(h)Budget/expenditure
1992: Actual total expenditure: S 13,590,000
1993: Total budget estimate: S 6,450,000
1994: Total budget estimate: S 8,000,000
1995: Actual total expenditure: S 12,000,000
(i)Estimated number of recipients
From 51 to 100.
(j)Other relevant information
25% of project costs, but max. S 30,000 - for each additional employee (min. two additional employees).
63.Special District Heating Promotion Scheme
(a)Level of government responsible for scheme or aid measure
Regional authority.
Name of responsible authority: Regional Government of Lower Austria Nö LandesregierungG/SCM/N/3/EEC
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(b)Legal basis
Resolution of Regional Government 1991 Guidelines of 3.7.1992.
(c)Objective(s) of scheme or aid measure
Primary objective: environmental aid.
Secondary objective: energy-saving.
(d)Form(s) of aid
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 - 24%.
The aid is not restricted exclusively to SMEs.
Aid intensity in case of interest subsidy (4% during 10 years, the subsidized loan must not exceed 80% of
the project costs). As an alternative facility there is the possibility of a soft loan which
must not exceed 50% of the project costs (period 25 years, the first 15 years free of
interest, the last 10 years of the period 4% p.a.).
(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: 80% including grants and
credits with interest subsidy.
(g)Duration of scheme
Date of aid scheme coming into force:1991.
(h)Budget/expenditure
1992: Actual total expenditure: S 100 million
1993: Total budget estimate: S 34 million
1994: Total budget estimate: S 30 million
Beginning in year: 1991.
(i)Estimated number of recipients
From 51 to 100.G/SCM/N/3/EEC
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64. Aid for Regional Development in Lower Austria.
(a)Level of government responsible for scheme or aid measure
Regional authority.
Name of responsible authority: Regional Government of Lower Austria
(b)Legal basis
Regierungsbeschluss vom 10.7.1986.
Special Guidelines.
(c)Objective(s) of scheme or aid measure
Primary objective: aid to SMEs.
Secondary objective: regional aid - All regions of Lower Austria except the capital (St. Pölten);
improvement of regional development.
(d)Form(s) of aid
Grant; soft loan; interest subsidy; other - consultation.
(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 - 25% (depends on the character of the projects).
The aid is not restricted exclusively to SMEs.
Categories of expenditure eligible for aid: Investment in 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: 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% according to the area.
(g)Duration of scheme
Date of aid scheme coming into force: 10.7.1986.
Date until when remaining in force: 2006.
(h)Budget/expenditure
1992: Actual total expenditure: S 15 million
1993: Total budget estimate: S 30 million
1994: Total budget estimate: S 40 million
Total budget estimate for the whole planning period of the scheme: S 7 Mrd
Beginning in year: 1986;G/SCM/N/3/EEC
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Ending in: 2006.
(i)Estimated number of recipients
From 51 to 100 every year.
(j)Other relevant information
Main criteria project assessment
(1)Quality of the project in terms of its benefits for the regional economy.
(2)Contribution to the realization of regional planning objectives.
This scheme applies to private enterprises to a very limited extent only.
65. Innovation Promotion by Guarantees.
(a) Level of government responsible for scheme or aid measure
Regional authority.
Name or responsible authority: Regional Government of Lower Austria.
(b)Legal basis
RL für die Förderung von Innovationsvorhaben der Industrie u.d. güterproduzierenden Gewerbes, die der
Verbesserung der Wirtshaftsstruktur in dienen durch Übernachme einer haftung durch
das Bundesland NÖ; of 24.02.83.
(c)Objective(s) of scheme or aid measure
Primary objective: aid for R&D.
Secondary objective: sectorial aid - industry (manufacturing sector).
(d)Form(s) of aid
Guarantee; Other.
(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 -
The total of guarantees given in both schemes N6, N7 since 1967 was:
S 1,518,270,600
total of guarantees claimed: S 563,541,000
total of fees paid by beneficiaries: S 104,186,000
The aid is not restricted exclusively to SMEs.G/SCM/N/3/EEC
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Categories of expenditure eligible for aid: equipment, costs of research and development. Other
conditions, limitations or criteria for granting the aid: guarantee for loan: max. S
5,000,000 maturity: max. 10 years.
(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 - 24.02.83.
(h)Budget-expenditure
The total of guarantees given in both schemes N6, N7 since 1967 was:
S 1,518,270,600
total of guarantees claimed: S 563,541,000
total of fees paid by beneficiaries: S 104,186,000
(i)Estimated number of recipients
Fewer than 10.
(j)Other relevant information
The scheme has not been applied to new cases since 1987.
66.Guarantees for Industrial Investment in Lower Austria.
(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 für die Förderung von Investitionsprojekten der Industrie und des Gewerbes mit industriemässigen
Einrichtungen im Bundeslan NÖ durch Übernahme der Landeshaftung vom 21.11.67.
(c)Objective(s) of scheme or aid measure
Primary objective: aid for rescue & restructuring; sectoral aid - industry (manufacturing sector); regional
aid - Area of Lower Austria.
(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 -G/SCM/N/3/EEC
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The total of guarantees given in both schemes N6, N7 since 1967 was:
S 1,518,270,600
total of guarantees claimed: S 563,541,000
total of fees paid by beneficiaries: S 104,186,000
The aid is not restricted exclusively to SMEs.
Categories of expenditure eligible for aid: equipment. Other conditions, limitations or criteria for granting
the aid: guarantee for loan: from S 3,000,000 maturity: from 8 years to 20 years.
(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:21.11.67.
(h)Budget/expenditure
The total of guarantees given in both schemes N6, N7 since 1967 was:
S 1,518,270,600
total of guarantees claimed: S 563,541,000
total of fees paid by beneficiaries: S 104,186,000
(i)Estimated number of recipients
Fewer than 10.
(j)Other relevant information
The scheme has not been applied to new cases since 1987.
67.Aid Measures of the Regional Government of Lower Austria for Economic Investment Preserving
the Environment
(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 Umweltschutzanlagen.
(c)Objective(s) of scheme or aid measure
Primary objective: environmental aid.
Secondary objective: energy-saving.
(d)Form(s) of aidG/SCM/N/3/EEC
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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).
Currently granted conditions are: 4% p.a. interest subsidy for 7 years, resulting in a GSE of less than 13%.
The aid is not restricted exclusively to SME's.
Categories of expenditure eligible for aid: investment in equipment.
Other conditions, limitations or criteria for granting the aid: the objective of the investment must serve
environmental purposes.
(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: 1978.
Date until when remaining in force: not limited.
(h)Budget/expenditure
1992: Actual total expenditure: S 28,360,331
1993: Total budget estimate: S 38,771,779
1994: Total budget estimate: S 27,000,000
(i)Estimated number of recipients
More than 100.
68.Special Interest Subsidy 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
LGB1.Nr. 7300-1, Gesetz über den NÖ Wirtschaftsförderungsfonds- und Strukturverbesserungsfonds,
LGB1.Nr. 8000/28-0, NÖ Gewerbe 3 und Industrieraumordnungsprogramm (special
guidelines).
(c)Objective(s) of scheme or aid measureG/SCM/N/3/EEC
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Primary objective: Aid for rescue & restructuring.
Secondary objective: Aid to SMEs. Sectoral aid - trade and industry; tourism is excluded; possible cases
belonging to the so called sensitive sectors will be dealt with in accordance with the EU
rules on state aid. Regional aid - application will be dealt with in accordance with the EU
rules on state aid.
(d)Form(s) of aid
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 - 12%.
The aid is restricted exclusively to SMEs.
Categories of expenditure eligible for aid: investments (aid can be interest subsidy only) for interim
financing for uncollectible receivables.
Other conditions, limitations or criteria for granting the aid: the application of the scheme will follow the
definition for SME's of the guidelines adapted by ESA on 19.01.94. 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.
(g)Duration of scheme
Date of aid scheme coming into force: 03.07.92
Date until when remaining in force: (see (k)).
(h)Budget/expenditure
1992: Actual total expenditure: S 9.2 million
1993: Total budget estimate: S 10.0 million
1994: Total budget estimate: S 10.0 million
1995: Total budget estimate: S 11.0 million
(i)Estimated number of recipients
More than 100.
(j)Other relevant information
A revision of the guidelines was intended for 1994 which has not yet been accomplished. However, the
guidelines in existence contain no limitation to the scheme and are therefore to be
regarded as unlimited. New guidelines are currently in preparation. Guidelines are
remaining in force until new guidelines are put into effect.
69.ERP-Enhancement Programme of Lower Austria.G/SCM/N/3/EEC
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(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.
(b)Legal basis
Gesetz über den NÖ Wirtschaftsförderungs und Strukturverbesserungs- fonds und den No.
Fremdenverkehrsförderungsfonds, LGB1. 7300-1 vom 09.12.85.
(c)Objective(s) of scheme or aid measure
Primary objective: Aid to SMEs.
Secondary objective: Sectoral aid - 780 and 950.
(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 - 9.05%.
The aid is not restricted exclusively to SMEs.
Categories of expenditure eligible for aid: building investment, equipment part of consulting fees.
Other conditions, limitations or criteria for granting the aid: approval of federal aid ERP or
ERP-substituting loan (according to applicable guidelines).
(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: ERP-scheme; ERP-substituting
scheme; participation in tourism industry; under the Lower Austrian participation model.
(g)Duration of scheme
Date of aid scheme coming into force: 03.04.90.
Date until when remaining in force: unlimited.
(h)Budget/expenditure
1992: Actual total expenditure: S 12,727,000
1993: Total budget estimate: S 23,500,000
1994: Total budget estimate: S 30,000,000
Total budget estimate for the whole planning period of the scheme: (see (k)) beginning in year: 1990.
(i)Estimated number of recipientsG/SCM/N/3/EEC
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From 10 to 50 per year.
(j)Other relevant information
Cannot be assessed at present as duration of scheme is unlimited.
70.Special Tourism Cases.
(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.
(b)Legal basis
Gesetz über den NÖ Wirtschaftsförderungs und Strukturverbesserungsfonds und über den NÖ
Fremdenverkehrsförderungsfonds, LGB1. 7300-1 vom 09.12.85. Special guidelines.
(c)Objective(s) of scheme or aid measure
Primary objective: aid to SMEs.
Secondary objective: aid for rescue & restructuring; sectoral aid - 780 and 950.
(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 - 24.8%.
The aid is not restricted exclusively to SMEs.
Categories of expenditure eligible for aid: building investment, equipment, part of consulting fees.
Other conditions, limitations or criteria for granting the aid: aid possible only if all other available regional
and federal schemes have been used.
(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: 31.03.87.
Date until when remaining in force: unlimited.
(h)Budget/expenditure
1992: Actual total expenditure: S 12,621,000
1993: Total budget estimate: S 12,400,000G/SCM/N/3/EEC
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1994: Total budget estimate: S 10,200,000
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.
71.Lower Austrian Participation Model - participation in the tourism industry.
(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.
(b)Legal basis
Gesetz über den NÖ Wirtschaftsförderungs. und Strukturverbesserungsfonds und über
den NÖ Fremdenverkehrsförderungsfonds, LGB1. 7300-1 vom 09.12.85
Landtagsbeschluss vom 04.03.93.
(c)Objective(s) of scheme or aid measure
Primary objective: Aid to SMEs.
Secondary objective: Sectoral aid - 780 and 950.
(d)Form(s) of aid
Equity participation; 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 - 10%.
The aid is restricted exclusively to SMEs.
Categories of expenditure eligible for aid: building investment, equipment, part of consulting fees.
Other conditions, limitations or criteria for granting the aid: participation must not exceed 20% of overall
investment costs. Another 10% of overall costs must be provided from the recipient's own
funds; minimum share S 1 million, upper limit: 510 million.
(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 schemes in operation: up to 70% of the investment
volume can be assisted through interest subsidies, grants or soft loans.G/SCM/N/3/EEC
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(g)Duration of scheme
Date of aid scheme coming into force: 04.03.93
Date until when remaining in force: at present unlimited.
(h)Budget/expenditure
1993: Total budget estimate: S 200,000
1994: Total budget estimate: S 2,400,000
Total budget estimate for the whole planning period of the scheme: (see (k)).
Beginning in year: 1993.
(i)Estimated number of recipients
Fewer than 10.
(j)Other relevant information
Cannot be assessed at present as duration of scheme is unlimited.
72.PRO Tourism.
(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.
(b)Legal basis
Gesetz über den NÖ Wirtschaftsförderungs und Strukturverbesserungsfonds und über
den NÖ Fremdenverkehrsförderungsfonds, LGB1. 7300-1 vom 09.12.85.
Special Guidelines.
(c)Objective(s) of scheme or aid measure
Primary objective: aid to SMEs.
Secondary objective: Sectoral aid - 780.
Other objective - achievement of marketable units, structural improvement of enterprises (quality, leisure
time and recreational facilities).
(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 - 10% of project costs.
The aid is not restricted exclusively to SME's.G/SCM/N/3/EEC
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Categories of expenditure eligible for aid: building investment, equipment part of consulting fees.
Other conditions, limitations or criteria for granting the aid: see annexed Guidelines.
(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: 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: at present unlimited.
(h)Budget/expenditure
1992: Actual total expendit.: S 19,751,000
1993: Total budget estimate: S 15,000,000
1994: Total budget estimate: S 20,000,000
Total budget estimate for the whole planning period of the scheme: (see (j))
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.
73.Regional Assistance to Border Areas.
(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
(b)Legal basis
Gesetz über den NÖ Wirtschaftsförderungs - und Strukturverbesserungsfonds und über den NÖ
Fremdenverkehrsförderungsfonds, LGB1. 7300-1 vom 09.12.85.
(c)Objective(s) of scheme or aid measure
Primary objective: aid to employment.
Secondary objective: aid to SMEs; sectoral aid - 780 - 950; regional aid - No. 1 assisted area pursuant to
LGB1. No. 8000/28-1, Lower Austrian Regional Planning Concept for Industry.