Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/253/EU/ADD.15 |
European Union: Latvia |
2013 |
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Grants and direct payments |
Services |
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Environment related objective
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To promote research and development in the environmental sector.
2. Policy objective/to whom the subsidy is provided
Policy objective: Research and development. The objective of the tender is to promote development of products and technologies reducing green house gas emissions and transfer of know-how and technologies by supporting implementation of pilot projects in Latvia.
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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OPEN CALL "DEVELOPMENT OF TECHNOLOGIES REDUCING GREEN HOUSE GAS EMISSIONS AND IMPLEMENTATION OF PILOT PROJECTS"
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Technologies
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Type of measure
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Grant
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2011-2012
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Keywords
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Emissions
Environment
Climate
Green
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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/253/EU/ADD.16 |
European Union: Lithuania |
2013 |
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Grants and direct payments |
Fisheries |
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Environment related objective
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To promote sustainable fisheries management.
Policy objectives and/or purposes of the subsidy
Support the conservation and improvement of natural resources and biodiversity
Support the management of aquaculture areas’ landscape
Protect traditional environmental features of aquaculture areas.
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Support for the improvement of conservation of natural resources in fisheries ponds.
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Small and medium enterprises in the acquaculture sector
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Type of measure
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Grant
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2011-2012
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Keywords
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Conservation
Environment
Bio
Natural resources
Fish
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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/253/EU/ADD.17 |
European Union: Luxembourg |
2013 |
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Grants and direct payments |
All products/economic activities |
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Environment related objective
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To protect the environment and promote environmental technology.
3. Policy objective of aid scheme
To promote investment to protect the environment and implement new techniques for the rational use and the production of energy from renewable energy sources.
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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AID SCHEME FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT, THE RATIONAL USE OF ENERGY AND THE PRODUCTION OF ENERGY FROM RENEWABLE SOURCES THAT EXPIRED IN 2007
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Enterprises
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Type of measure
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Capital subsidy
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2009-2012
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Keywords
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Environment
Energy
Renewable
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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/253/EU/ADD.17 |
European Union: Luxembourg |
2013 |
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Grants and direct payments |
All products/economic activities |
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Environment related objective
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To protect the environment.
3. Policy objective of aid scheme
To promote investment to protect the environment and implement new techniques for the rational use of energy.
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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AID SCHEME FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT, THE RATIONAL USE OF ENERGY AND THE PRODUCTION OF ENERGY FROM RENEWABLE SOURCES, IN FORCE SINCE 18 FEBRUARY 2010
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Enterprises
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Type of measure
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Capital subsidy
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2010-2012
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Keywords
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Environment
Energy
Natural resources
Renewable
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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/253/EU/ADD.18 |
European Union: Malta |
2013 |
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Grants and direct payments |
Energy, All products/economic activities |
ERDF Energy Grant Scheme |
Environment related objective
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To support energy saving measures and alternative energy sources.
3. Policy objective
This incentive aims to provide assistance to undertakings in all sectors that invest in solutions that enhance energy efficiency by supporting investments related to energy saving and renewable non-fossil energy sources. Projects supported under this incentive must result in lowering the utilisation of energy generated from fossil fuels. This may be achieved through a more efficient use of energy resources and through investments in alternative energy solutions.
The assistance provided consists in financing 50% of the eligible costs relating to:
1. Energy saving measures:
Investments for the implementation of energy saving solutions and lighting, such as the installation of intelligent systems, solar heating, thermal insulation, building management systems and energy - saving lighting;
2. Alternative Energy Sources:
Investments in renewable energy solutions such as the installation of energy generating solutions based on the use of solar power and wind power.
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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ERDF Energy Grant Scheme
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Companies in all sectors of the economy
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Type of measure
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Grant
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2011-2012
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Keywords
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Energy
Renewable
Conservation
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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/253/EU/ADD.18 |
European Union: Malta |
2013 |
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Grants and direct payments |
Energy, Manufacturing |
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Environment related objective
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To improve environmental sustainability.
3. Policy objective
The aim of this incentive is to provide grants to SMEs in all sectors by part-financing costs incurred for the acquisition of equipment and services incurred for the implementation of eco-innovation projects intended to improve environmental sustainability.
Assistance is calculated in reference to:
A. Consultancy
Costs incurred for the attainment of recognised environmental certification such as EMAS, ISO, Eco-Label and other standards recognised by the Malta Standards Authority (MSA). Such costs may include:
1. Environmental Audits; and
2. Environmental Consultancy.
B. Plant, Machinery and Equipment
Costs incurred to achieve a better environment in relation to:
1. Engineering services required to modify existing plant, machinery and equipment;
2. Acquisition on new machinery and equipment.
C. Licensing and Certification
Costs incurred for the acquisition of:
1. A licence to utilise technology and intellectual property required to achieve a better environmental performance;
2. Environmental certification such as EMAS, ISO, Eco-Label and other standards recognised by the MSA.
Consultancy or services must be subcontracted and must not be of a continuous or periodic activity nor relate to the usual operating costs of the undertaking, such as routine tax consultancy services, regular legal services, or advertising.
Costs for replacing or reconditioning existing equipment are ineligible.
Assistance under this scheme cannot be granted to projects addressing environmental compliance.
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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ERDF Innovation Actions Grant Scheme (Environment)
(Regulation 6 of the Assistance to Small and Medium-Sized Undertakings Regulations as subsidiary legislation 463.03 to the Malta Enterprise Act, Chapter 463 of the Laws of Malta)
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Small and medium enterprises in all sectors
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Type of measure
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Grant
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2011-2012
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Keywords
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Environment
Sustainable
Labelling
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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/253/EU/ADD.18 |
European Union: Malta |
2013 |
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Grants and direct payments |
All products/economic activities |
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Environment related objective
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To manage waste and promote environmental solutions.
3. Policy objective
The Exploratory Award FP7 Scheme aims to assist micros and SMEs to increase their research and development linkages with research performers in the European Union and third country partners. Assistance is provided for the preparation and submission of proposals for the European Union's Seventh Research Framework Programme (FP7).
The assistance provided by this support measure consists in financing 75% of the total eligible costs of the preparatory proposal relating to:
1. Feasibility check (desk studies, literature survey, risk analysis and to determine if the project is realisable);
2. Research and development for the compilation of the EU project;
3. Market analysis to assess possible exploitation;
4. Novel ty verification (including a world-wide patent search);
5. Search for partners together with consortium-building activities and call info days;
6. Preparatory meetings with potential partners for the EU Project;
7. Detailed EU project planning;
8. EU proposal writing.
6. To whom and how the subsidy is paid
Undertakings eligible for assistance under this aid scheme are SMEs. Assistance covers one or more of the areas identified below:
1. Manufacturing: production, improvement processing;
2. Repair, preservation, improvement or maintenance of goods, materials, commodities, equipment, engines, plant and machinery, pleasure crafts and yachts, heavy equipment, aircraft;
3. Rendering services to (2) above;
4. ICT development activities, software development and ICT enabled services;
5. Research and development and innovation;
6. Waste treatment and environmental solutions;
7. Biotechnology;
8. Innovative start-ups;
9. Other innovative SMEs proposing innovative projects which are more advanced than those prevailing in the respective industry, in terms of technology, know-how and skills.
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Exploratory Award FP7 Scheme
(Regulation 9 of the Assistance to Small and Medium-Sized Undertakings Regulations as subsidiary legislation 463.03 to the Malta Enterprise Act, Chapter 463 of the Laws of Malta)
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Small and medium enterprises
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Type of measure
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Grant
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2007-2013
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Keywords
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Waste
Sustainable
Bio
Environment
Conservation
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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/253/EU/ADD.18 |
European Union: Malta |
2013 |
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Grants and direct payments |
All products/economic activities |
INNOVATIVE START-UP SCHEME |
Environment related objective
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To manage waste and promote environmental solutions.
3. Policy objective
The aim of the assistance provided by this aid scheme is to support innovative start-up undertakings that show a potential for job creation and economic growth by part-financing costs incurred during their setting-up phase. A start-up undertaking is an undertaking in its initial five years. In order to benefit from this incentive the undertaking must submit an application within three years of its creation.
6. To whom and how the subsidy is paid
The aid is of a horizontal nature aimed to provide assistance to SMEs during the first two years of operation, that is, during the start-up phase. The aid targets start-up SMEs engaged in the following activities:
1. Manufacturing;
2. ICT development activities, software development, and ICT enabled services. This excludes enterprises engaged in gaming and telecommunications;
3. Research and development and innovation;
4. Waste treatment and environmental solutions;
5. Biotechnology;
6. Other undertakings proposing innovative products, services and process development, which are typically more advanced in terms of technology, know-how and skills than those prevailing in their respective industry.
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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INNOVATIVE START-UP SCHEME
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Small end medium enterprises
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Type of measure
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Grant
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2011-2012
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Keywords
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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/253/EU/ADD.18 |
European Union: Malta |
2013 |
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Grants and direct payments |
All products/economic activities |
SMALL START-UP GRANTS SCHEME |
Environment related objective
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To manage waste and promote environmental solutions.
3. Policy objective
The aim of this incentive is to support business start-ups at their early stage of development. (...)
6. To whom and how the subsidy is paid
Eligible undertakings under this scheme are small and autonomous undertakings 29 which have been created less than five years ago engaged in the following activities:
1. Manufacturing:
Including repair, preservation, improvement or maintenance of goods, materials, commodities, equipment, engines, plant and machinery, pleasure crafts and yachts, heavy equipment, aircraft; and The rendering of industrial services directly related to above;
2. Information and Communication Technology development activities, software development and ICT enabled services;
3. Research and Development and Innovation;
4. Waste treatment and environmental solutions;
5. Biotechnology;
6. Start-ups proposing innovative products, services and process development, which are typically more advanced than those prevailing in their respective industry, in terms of technology, know-how and skills.
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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SMALL START-UP GRANTS SCHEME
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Small and medium enterprises
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Type of measure
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Grant
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2011-2012
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Keywords
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Energy
Waste
Environment
Bio
Conservation
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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/253/EU/ADD.18 |
European Union: Malta |
2013 |
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Grants and direct payments |
All products/economic activities |
SME DEVELOPMENT GRANT SCHEME |
Environment related objective
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To manage waste and promote environmental solutions.
3. Policy objective
The assistance provided by this aid scheme consists in financing up to 50% of the costs relating to:
1. Consultancy in favour of SMEs: the services shall not be of a continuous or periodic activity nor relate to the undertaking's usual operating costs, such as routine tax consultancy services, regular legal services or advertising 32;
2. First time participation in fairs and exhibitions: the eligible costs shall be the costs incurred for renting, setting up and running the stand for the first participation of an undertaking in any particular fair or exhibition 33.
6. To whom and how the subsidy is paid
Eligible undertakings for assistance under this scheme are micro and SMEs in the manufacturing industry, ICT, waste treatment, environmental solutions and eco-innovations, research and development and innovation, and biotechnology. They must be engaged in the following activities:
1. Manufacturing;
2. Repair, preservation, improvement or maintenance of goods, materials, commodities, equipment, engines, plant and machinery, pleasure crafts and yachts, heavy equipment and aircraft;
3. Rendering of services directly related to (2) above;
4. Information and Communications Technology (ICT) development activities, software development and ICT enabled services;
5. Research and development and innovation (RDI);
6. Waste treatment, environmental solutions and eco-innovations;
7. Biotechnology;
8. Start-up undertakings proposing innovative products, services and process development, which are typically more advanced than those prevailing in their respective industry, in terms of technology, know-how and skills.
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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SME DEVELOPMENT GRANT SCHEME
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Small and medium enterprises
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Type of measure
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Grant
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2011-2012
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Keywords
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Waste
Sustainable
Bio
Environment
Conservation
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