erdf schemes operational programme 1 2007-2013

Operational Programme I – Cohesion Policy 2007-2013Investing in Competitiveness for a Better Quality of Life

Aid Scheme part-financed by the European UnionEuropean Regional Development Fund (ERDF)

Co-financing: EU Funds; National Funds; Private FundsInvesting in your future

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ERDF SchemesOperational Programme 1

2007-2013

ERDF

Innovation Actions Grant Scheme

(Environment)





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Overview

1.The Malta Enterprise ERDF Schemes,

2.The ERDF Innovation Actions Incentive Guideline (Environment),

3.The Application Form

4.The Notes to Applicants and,

5.Contact Details.





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1. The Malta Enterprise ERDF Schemes

The objectives for each scheme are outlined below:

1.International Competitiveness – to develop new market initiatives,

2.Small Start-Up Scheme – to assist in the setting up and growth of innovative and knowledge based start ups,

3.R&D grants – to increase R&D investment through industry related R&D projects,

4.Innovation Actions (Innovation) – to support SMEs develop innovative processes, products and services,

5.Innovation Actions (Environment) – to support SMEs address investment in environmentally-friendly technologies and,

6.E-business development grant scheme – to propagate the use of ICT in daily business operations.





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2. Incentive Guideline

Aim:to support enterprises in implementing eco-

innovation projects that have the aim to contribute to environmental sustainability.

Min im um Pro ject Value

Co-fi nancing

R ate

Min im um Grant Value

€ % €Medium -sized Enterprise 50,000 40 20,000 Sm all Enterprise 50,000 50 25,000





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Eligible Enterprises:• All enterprises are eligible under this scheme

excluding:1. Enterprises in the agricultural and fisheries

sector,

2. Enterprises in the tourism sector, enterprises in sensitive sectors (coal, steel, synthetic fibres),

3. Enterprises in the retail sector.





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Eligible Costs:

1. Consultancy,

2.Plant, Machinery and Equipment and,

3.Licensing and Certification.





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Eligible Costs:Consultancy:(a)Costs incurred for the attainment of recognised

environmental certification, such as EMAS, ISO, Eco-Label and other standards recognised by the MSA. Such costs may include:

• Environmental Audits and,• Environmental Consultancy.





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Eligible Costs:

(b )Plant, Machinery and Equipment:Costs incurred to achieve a better environmental

performance in relation to:• engineering services required to modify existing

plant, machinery and equipment,• acquisition of new machinery and equipment.





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Eligible Costs:

(c) Licensing and Certification:The cost for the acquisition of:• a license to utilize technology and intellectual

property required to achieve a better environmental performance,

• environmental certification, such as EMAS, ISO, Eco-Label and other standards recognized by the MSA.





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3. The Application Form

Applicant Details:

Thorough description of the applicant and corresponding contact details, including a description of the key products and services provided and an outline of the applicant’s main markets.





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Project Details:

•thorough description of the project,•how it will be implemented from an internal human & financial resource perspective,•the expected benefits derived,•the novelty of the start-up project vis-à-vis the industry it is working in and,•any potential increase in employment.





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Horizontal Priorities:

•Environmental SustainabilityApplicants would need to prove that the project addresses issues such as carbon neutrality and climate change, water, waste, air quality and nature protection were applicable.

•Equal OpportunitiesApplicants would need to prove that the project addresses issues such as the involvement of disadvantaged groups in the project; increased participation of females, ensuring accessibility for all and family friendly measures were applicable.





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Annex 1 – Project Summary





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Annex 2 – Costs Breakdown – Consultancy





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Annex 3 – Costs Breakdown – Plant, Machinery and Equipment





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Annex 4 – Costs Breakdown – Licensing and Certification





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Annex 5 – Disbursement Plan





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Annex 6 – Enterprise Size Declaration

•determines the type of enterprise applying, whether it is a large, medium, small, or micro enterprise and determines also if the enterprise applying is autonomous, partner or linked.

For further guidance on the SME declaration you may refer to the SME user guide on: http://europa.eu.int/comm/enterprise/enterprise_policy/sme_definition/sme_user_guide.pdf





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Annex 7 – Audited Financial Statements:

The Financial Statements required are the latest Audited Financial Statements (full version, not abridged, including the detailed schedules to the Profit & Loss Account/Income Statement) or the management Accounts (Profit and Loss Statements/Income Statement and Balance Sheet/Statement of Assets and Liabilities) certified by a certified public accountant. In the case of a start up not having the above documentation a business plan (which should include a Profit & Loss Account/Income Statement, Cash Flow Projections and a Balance Sheet/Statement of Assets and Liabilities) would suffice.





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Annex 8 – Permits and Approvals (if applicable):

Applicants with projects in need of permits and approvals from relevant government entities, such as MEPA, should submit at least a copy of the application for the relevant permits.

Following evaluation, the short listed applicants would need to submit such corresponding permits prior to the issuing of the letter of Approval.

In the case that the applicant already has permits and approvals in hand, these should be attached as an Annex





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Annex 9 – Supporting Documentation (if applicable)

•any supporting documentation (preparatory work & correspondence), need to be attached to this annex.





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4. The Notes to Applicants

Call for Applications:

The call will close on the 18th March 2009 at noon.

The indicative budget allocation under this call is €1, 500,000, Malta Enterprise can at its discretion

allocate further funds.





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Application Process

Submit one hard copy (typed not hand written) of application form & annexes,

Sealed application forms, to be deposited in the respective tender box bearing the name of the call, located in the reception area of Malta Enterprise and,

Acknowledgement of receipt of application will be issued to all applicants.





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Eligibility Check:1.application is complete,2. the application fits with one of the focus areas of the aid scheme,3. the applicant has honored/rectified any past obligations or conditions set by Malta Enterprise,4. the aid being requested is in line with the respective State Aid rules,5. the project complies with the laws pertaining to the actions being proposed for funding,6. the applicant is eligible as defined in section 2 (eligibility) of the respective Incentive Guidelines and,7. the project will be completed within the stipulated timeframes.





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Evaluation Process – Preliminary Evaluation (35%): Risk Appraisal (20%):

•age of organisation 5% - the longer the enterprise has been established, the higher the score,•duration of project 5% - longer projects may carry more risk,•project investment costs vis-à-vis applicants net assets 5% - level of financial risk and,•commitment & capacity to implement 5% - level of preparatory work, internal project management structures & financial resources.





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Evaluation Process – Preliminary Evaluation (35%): •Extent of need for support (10%):determined through the size of the enterprise & whether it forms part of a network/is a start up (the smaller the undertaking, the higher the score),

•Holistic Nature of project (5%): number of eligible intervention areas implemented in the project.





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Evaluation Process – Strategic Evaluation (65%):

Thematic Priorities (55%): •project Impact 25% - expected benefits derived from the project,•innovation 10% - the novelty of the project vis-à-vis the industry it is working in,•Operational Programme 1 indicators 10% - the degree to which the project addresses the indicators outlined in the Operational Programme and,•employment 10% - potential to ensure job retention & create possible new employment in the future.





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Evaluation Process – Strategic Evaluation (65%): Horizontal Priorities (10%): •environmental sustainability – project to address issues such as carbon neutrality & climate change, water, waste, air quality & nature protection were applicable,•equal opportunities - involvement of disadvantaged groups, increased participation of females, ensuring accessibility for all & family friendly measures.





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Letter of Approval: • value of grant & respective co-financing rate,• details of project & corresponding financial plans and,• compliance with EU council regulations:

1. eligible costs, 2. retention of all documentation in a separate file up to

31/12/2020,3. conformity to publicity obligations,4. on the spot checks by various National & EU Audit

Authorities and, 5. retention of equipment for at least 5 years from the

completion of the project.

Only fully implemented projects will be fully reimbursed otherwise grant will be reclaimed back from the beneficiary.





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Publicity Guidelines: •the beneficiary is responsible of informing the public about the assistance obtained from the funds,

•acceptance of funding is also an acceptance of their inclusion in the publication of the list of beneficiaries, the names of the operation & the amount of funding allocated to the operation,

•commemorative plaques shall be installed indefinitely at a site accessible to the general public and,

•any equipment / websites / brochures benefiting from such funding should display the the corresponding logos as outlined below.





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THANK YOU

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