Údarás can take an equity stake in small and medium enterprises in the start-up and expansion phases where this is of strategic importance to the development of the enterprise.
Geographical Coverage: NationalSector of Activity:
This application should be used for projects relating to:
• investments in equipment or on board aimed at reducing the emission of pollutants of greenhouses gases and increasing energy efficiency
• new fishing gear contributing to energy efficiency
• engine replacements and modernisations
This scheme provides assistance to small and medium sized enterprises (SME’s) for the provision of expert advice in the required areas to assist in the long term development of the enterprise
Geographical Coverage: National
Budget:
Eligible Cost base
• The cost of the consultant.
State Aid Limits
• The maximum rate of 50% gross of eligible cost applies to all areas, i.e. Border Mid
West (BMW) + South East (S & E) regions.
Maximum European Union aid limit per project
• €200,000 per firm up to end 2006, as per notification to the European Union
This application should be used for projects relating to:
• diversification of income
• improving health and safety
• start-up support for young fishermen
• limitation of the impact of fishing on the marine environment and adaptation of fishing to the protection of species
Geographical Coverage: National
Budget:
As described in guidance
Sector of Activity:
Environmental monitoring
Prevent and protect against illegal movement of people and goods
This initiative aims to develop the market development skills of small and medium sized enterprises (SME’s) by providing support towards internal costs which they may incur when researching new markets for products and services.
Geographical Coverage: National
Budget:
Eligible Cost base
• Salaries of existing company staff currently working on an agreed market research programme.
• Travel and subsistence cost (rate € 200 per person per day) for the same staff.
• Internal costs incurred in test marketing of products/services in new markets.
State Aid Limits
•Maximum grant of 50% up to € 80,000 on eligible costs from 01/01/02 forward (£60,000 to 31/12/01).
The Scottish Recycling Fund is operated by Zero Waste Scotland, in partnership with Scottish Enterprise, to develop key sorting, repair and reprocessing capacity for eligible waste materials, and additional remanufacturing capacity in Scotland.
Geographical Coverage: NationalSector of Activity:
Feasibility grants are designed to assist the promoter with researching market demand for a product or service and examining its sustainability.
Geographical Coverage: Regional
Budget:
The maximum Feasibility Study Grant payable for the S&E Region shall be 50% of the investment or €15,000 whichever is the lesser. The maximum Feasibility Study Grant payable for the BMW Region shall be 60% of the investment or €15,000 whichever is the lesser.
This initiative aims to assist SME’s to disseminate information about and to obtain market data on their products by providing support towards the cost of the first time participation in a particular trade fair or exhibition.
Geographical Coverage: National
Budget:
€65,000 per firm up to end 2006, as per notification to the European Union
A new EUR 2.2 million call for proposals has opened for a