Smart Regions Enterprise Innovation Scheme

Table of Contents

1. Introduction

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1.1. Background

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1.2. Smart Regions: Objectives

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2. Scheme Outline

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2.1. Profile of Applicants

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2.2. Scheme Structure

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2.3. Scheme Impact

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3. State Aid Basis

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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

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3.4 Stream 4 - De Minimis Aid – Feasibility & Priming

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4. Funding Period

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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?

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5.3. Application Screening

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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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