On 15 June, a new financial aid measures, the 'MICE in Gozo
Scheme 2020' has been launched by the Ministry for Gozo. The
aim of the measures is to assist the voluntary and private business
sectors which undertake projects to restore and upgrade venues with
the capacity to host MICE events in Gozo. 'MICE' refers to
Meetings (Corporate), Incentives, Conventions (Congress,
Conference) and Exhibition as defined in the Guidelines to
Applicants.
Beneficiaries can benefit from a reimbursement of up to 50% of
the works and expenses incurred, capped at €50,000 for year
2020 in case of NGOs and at €25,000 for year 2020 in case of
private businesses. Both new projects and projects which are in
progress may be eligible. In case of projects that have not yet
commenced, part of the aid can be in the form of a pre-finance
grant. Completed projects are not eligible. Technological material
shall be reimbursed at a rate of 50%, subject to the said maximum
thresholds, upon receipt of