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The European Commission has approved a CZK 200 million (approximately €7.3m) Czech aid scheme to support research and development (R&D) activities related to the coronavirus outbreak. The scheme was approved under the State aid Temporary Framework adopted by the Commission on 19 March 2020, as amended on 3 April 2002. 

Following the approval by the Commission of a Czech scheme to support investment in the production of coronavirus relevant products on 15 April 2020, Czechia notified to the Commission under the Temporary Framework an aid scheme to support coronavirus related R&D activities. The public support will take the form of direct grants. The scheme will be accessible to all companies in Czechia that are capable of carrying out relevant R&D projects in all sectors. The aim of the scheme is to support the development of innovative solutions to the coronavirus pandemic, such as medical and paramedical technologies and solutions including 3D printing systems and applications to facilitate logistics.

The Commission found that the Czech scheme is in line with the conditions set out in the Temporary Framework. The Commission concluded that the aid scheme is necessary, appropriate and proportionate to fight the health crisis, in line with Article 107(3)(c) TFEU, and the conditions set out in the Temporary Framework. On this basis, the Commission approved the measure under EU state aid rules. Executive Vice President Margrethe Vestager, in charge of competition policy, said: “This €7.3m Czech scheme will support research and development activities needed for finding solutions to address the current health crisis. We continue to work closely with all member states to support measures that can help fighting the pandemic, in line with EU rules.”

The full press release is available online.

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