European State Aid Law
Lexxion Training Hybrid |
07.11.2024 - 08.11.2024 |
Athens |
Language: English

State Aid for R&D&I

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Dive into the dynamic world of research, development, and innovation (R&D&I) as our experts explain State aid compliance. Discover the intricacies of the GBER and State aid framework, enriched with insights from Member States’ experiences and the latest Case law developments. Elevate your understanding and ensure your R&D&I projects soar with State aid-compliant support!

Participants receive a certificate upon participation.

Starting from € 1.090,- (excl. VAT)

+++ Group discounts are available! More under Details +++

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Who should participate?

Lawyers and funding experts responsible for compliance with State aid law of R&D&I projects, working at:

  • State Aid Monitoring Office
  • Departments responsible for R&D&I funding in the Ministries of Education, Research, Innovation and Technology and their implementing agencies
  • Departments responsible for R&D&I funding in the regional authorities
  • Managing Authorities and Intermediate Bodies involved in Operational programmes for R&D&I
  • National research institutes and agencies for Research, Innovation, Development and Competiveness
  • Research centers
  • Companies conducting R&D&I projects benefitting from public funding
  • Universities
  • Consultants

Methodology

A Lexxion Training provides you with a comprehensive overview of the current State aid control system in various sectors. Presentations, practical exercises, and group work enable you to apply guidelines in the field.

The training is conducted by renowned experts from EU and Member States’ institutions, academia, diplomacy, and leading law firms and consultancies.

To ensure that you get the best possible understanding of the topics at hand, our Lexxion Training sessions combine theoretical presentations, analyses of case studies and highly interactive discussions on practical issues. You will have ample opportunities to present your issues and exchange information and experiences with speakers and participants from other Member States.

Training materials will be available for download after the event.

Course Material – No need to miss anything!

If you are unable to attend the course you may want to order all the presentations shown during the event. The price is € 249,- (excl. of VAT). If interested, please contact Camilla Coltorti.

Group Discounts

Group registration of three or more participants will automatically receive a 10% discount.

We offer a 15% discount for groups of four and a 20% discount for groups of five participants. To take advantage of these discounts, please contact Camilla Coltorti at [email protected] or call us at +49 (030)81 45 06 17. We will be happy to assist you with your group registration.

Programme

Day 1: Thursday, 7. November

Chair of the Seminar
Phedon Nicolaides Professor at Maastricht University; Professor at University of Nicosia, and Academic Director at Lexxion Training
09:00

Registration, Welcome Note and Introduction Round

09:30

EU and Member States’ Support for R&D&I

Phedon Nicolaides ,  Professor at Maastricht University; Professor at University of Nicosia, and Academic Director at Lexxion Training
10:00

Concept of State Aid for R&D&I

  • Notion of economic activity and its application to research & universities
  • Aid granted by a Member State or State resources
  • Establish whether a measure confers a selective advantage
  • Competition and its effects on trade between the Member States
Phedon Nicolaides ,  Professor at Maastricht University; Professor at University of Nicosia, and Academic Director at Lexxion Training
10:45

Coffee Break

11:15

Non-economic Research vs. Economic Research

Phedon Nicolaides ,  Professor at Maastricht University; Professor at University of Nicosia, and Academic Director at Lexxion Training
12:30

Lunch Break

14:00

General Block Exemption Regulations (GBER) Provisions on R&D&I

  • Explanation of the rules on R&D&I
Katarzyna Piechucka - Thom , 
Case Handler, Access to finance, R&D&I and Environment, Directorate-General Competition, European Commission, Brussels

(online)
15:00

Framework for State Aid for R&D&I Projects

  • Explanation of the compatibility principles in the framework
  • Main differences between the framework and the GBER
Katarzyna Piechucka - Thom , 
Case Handler, Access to finance, R&D&I and Environment, Directorate-General Competition, European Commission, Brussels

(online)
16:00

Coffee Break

16:30

Claw-back Mechanisms

  • Design of claw-back mechanisms in the funding of research infrastructure
Phedon Nicolaides ,  Professor at Maastricht University; Professor at University of Nicosia, and Academic Director at Lexxion Training
17:30

End of Day 1

Day 2: Friday, 8. November

Chair of the Seminar
Phedon Nicolaides Professor at Maastricht University; Professor at University of Nicosia, and Academic Director at Lexxion Training
09:00

National Experience with the Application of RDI Projects

Péter Staviczky ,  Hungarian Permanent Representation, Brussels
(online)
10:30

Practical Session on the Pricing of Access to Research Infrastructures

Phedon Nicolaides ,  Professor at Maastricht University; Professor at University of Nicosia, and Academic Director at Lexxion Training
11:00

Coffee Break

11:30

Greek Experience in Granting State Aid to Promote R&D

Zoe Georgopoulou ,  General Director, General Directorate of Institutional and Operational Support, General Secretariat of Public Investments & PA, Ministry of National Economy and Finance, Athens, Greece
(invited)
12:30

Lunch Break

14:00

Market Failure & Repayable Advances

  • Identification of market failure
  • Determination of necessity and proportionality of State aid
  • Repayable advances
Marc Isabelle , 
Founder and Director of European Economics, PhD in Economics, Paris

15:00

End of the Lexxion Training

Speakers

Phedon Nicolaides
Professor at Maastricht University; Professor at University of Nicosia, and Academic Director at Lexxion Training

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Katarzyna Piechucka - Thom
Case Handler, Access to finance, R&D&I and Environment, Directorate-General Competition, European Commission, Brussels

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Péter Staviczky
Hungarian Permanent Representation, Brussels

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Zoe Georgopoulou
General Director, General Directorate of Institutional and Operational Support, General Secretariat of Public Investments & PA, Ministry of National Economy and Finance, Athens, Greece

More info
Marc Isabelle
Founder and Director of European Economics, PhD in Economics, Paris

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Venue

Electra Palace Athens

18-20 Navarchou Nikodimou Str.
Athens, Greece
Phone +30 210 337 0000
[email protected]

Online-Registration

Lexxion Training Hybrid | 07.11.2024 - 08.11.2024 | Athens | Language: English

Participation fees for participation in Athens:
Reduced fee for public authorities and full-time academics: € 1.460,- (excl. VAT)
Regular fee: € 1.760,- (excl. VAT)

Participation fees for online participation:
Reduced fee for public authorities and full-time academics: € 1.090,- (excl. VAT)
Regular fee: € 1.390,- (excl. VAT)

Discount for European State Aid Law Quarterly (EStAL) subscribers: € 150,-

+++ Group discounts are available! More under Details +++

VAT will be added if applicable.

Seating limit
The number of participants in Athens is limited.

Please contact [email protected] if you have technical problems with the booking. 

Where do you want to participate?

Tickets

Ticket Type Price Spaces
Early Bird / Frühbucherrabatt | State Aid for R&D&I | Athens
Reduced fee for public authorities / Reduzierte Teilnahmegebühr für Angehörige einer Hochschule/Behörde		 €1.314,00 N/A
Early Bird / Frühbucherrabatt | State Aid for R&D&I | Athens
Regular fee / Reguläre Teilnahmegebühr		 €1.584,00 N/A
State Aid for R&D&I | Athens
Reduced fee for public authorities / Reduzierte Teilnahmegebühr für Angehörige einer Hochschule/Behörde		 €1.460,00
State Aid for R&D&I | Athens
Regular fee / Reguläre Teilnahmegebühr		 €1.760,00
Early Bird / Frühbucherrabatt | State Aid for R&D&I | Online
Reduced fee for public authorities / Reduzierte Teilnahmegebühr für Angehörige einer Hochschule/Behörde		 €981,00 N/A
Early Bird / Frühbucherrabatt | State Aid for R&D&I | Online
Regular fee / Reguläre Teilnahmegebühr		 €1.251,00 N/A
State Aid for R&D&I | Online
Reduced fee for public authorities / Reduzierte Teilnahmegebühr für Angehörige einer Hochschule/Behörde		 €1.090,00
State Aid for R&D&I | Online
Regular fee / Reguläre Teilnahmegebühr		 €1.390,00

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