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I have a question concertning Annex 1 to the Application.
In Annex 1 we have to declare whether we are autonomous SME, or are partnered or linked with other entity. We understand the goal. It is most likely linked with the SME definition set in Annex I to Commission Regulation (EU) No 651/2014 of 17 June 2014.
However in Annex 1 the wording is very simplifed in comparison to Regulation 651/2014 and there are some specific situations that make it difficult to fill.
We have a venture capital holding more thant 25%. However according to the Reg 651/2014 (art 3 point 2a) we are autonomous, because venture capital funds are mentioned as an exemption.
Should we than mark that we are autonomous?
We have already applied for different EU funds and we have been always assesed as autonomous.
Thank you in advance!
