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Advantage West Midlands, our joint funder, has information on State aid.Their current interpretation of State aid reads; ‘State aid has been interpreted to include any transfer of state resources that favours one or more undertakings, resulting in a competitive advantage that could not be had under normal circumstances'. Their current interpretion of 'De minimus' aid reads; 'De minimus aid is a volume ceiling, i.e. a total amount, rather than a percentage ceiling of project costs'.
Advantage West Midlands will be able to help us to advise you with regard to your eligibility regarding State Aid. Information is also available on the DTI ‘State Aid' Guidance website: http://www.dti.gov.uk/bbf/state-aid/index.html
Last updated on March 31, 2010 by Innovations Vouchers