Table of Contents
1. Introduction
1
1.1. Background
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1.2. Smart Regions: Objectives
3
2. Scheme Outline
4
2.1. Profile of Applicants
6
2.2. Scheme Structure
7
2.3. Scheme Impact
8
3. State Aid Basis
9
3.1 Stream 1 - Article 56 GBER - Investment Aid for local infrastructure.
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3.2 Stream 2 - Article 27 GBER - Aid for Innovation Clusters
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3.3 Stream 3 - De Minimis Aid - Services to SMEs to drive innovative solutions
12
3.4 Stream 4 - De Minimis Aid – Feasibility & Priming
12
4. Funding Period
13
5. Application Process
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5.1. Open Competitive Call Basis
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5.2. What will an application consist of?
17
5.3. Application Screening
17
Appendices
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Appendix A - Eligibility
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Appendix B - Requirements on Horizontal Principles for ERDF Support
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Appendix C - Procurement Guidelines
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Appendix D - Evaluation Process
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Appendix E - Compliance
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Appendix F - State Aid Application
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Appendix G - Eligible Costs Stream 1-4
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