1. Workshop Apply for EU Subsidies April 16, 2015

2. Apply for EU Subsidies 13.00-13.30: Registration 13.30-15.15: Panel Discussion 15.15-16.30: Individual Meeting, Refreshments 16.30: Wrap Up Note: this is a WORKSHOP: ask questions, get results

3. Main Subsidy Themes & Forms IMPROVING COMPETITIVENESS investments in machines, buildings (18%) Support R&D and Innovation programs (19%) Information and Communication Technology (5%) EXPANDING EMPLOYMENT – employment programs (19%) EDUCATION AND TRAINING (5%) EXPANDING ENERGY & RESOURCE EFFICIENCY (3%) TOURISM (4%) BOTH SUBSIDIES (above 73%) AS FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (27%)

4. To SME or not to SME SME Criteria: 250 employees EUR 50 million turnover EUR 43 million balance sheet total LAST ANNUAL ACCOUNTS MORE THAN 2 CONSECUTIVE YEARS CONSOLIDATION (“majority influence”)

5. Regional Differences