PART IIINTERNAL MARKET

TITLE IMARKET INTERVENTION

CHAPTER IIAid schemes

Section 4Support programmes in the wine sector

Subsection 2Specific support measures

Article 51Innovation in the wine sector

Support may be granted for tangible or intangible investments aimed at the development of new products, processes and technologies concerning the products referred to in Part II of Annex VII. The support shall be intended to increase the marketability and competitiveness of Union grapevine products and may include an element of knowledge transfer. The maximum aid rates concerning the Union contribution to the support provided under this Article shall be the same as those set out in Article 50(4).