Deadline Date: March 31, 2026
The Hungarian government has announced a funding opportunity aimed at supporting small and medium-sized enterprises in bringing their innovative products, services, and technologies to market.
The focus areas of this call include experimental development, activities supporting research and development projects, the purchase of equipment related to the development of business and technological capacities necessary for commercial exploitation, and the acquisition of intangible assets that enhance the capacity to bring innovations to market.
The funding provides significant support for innovation-driven projects, with the available amount per project ranging from HUF 100,000,000 to HUF 600,000,000, and the total budget allocated for this call reaching HUF 60,000,000,000. This opportunity enables SMEs to invest in experimental development and research and development activities, as well as in the essential equipment and intangible assets required to commercialize new technologies effectively.
Eligible applicants are small and medium-sized enterprises that have completed at least two full financial years, each documented with an annual report, excluding the period of operation prior to company registration. Applicants must have employed at least six individuals in the last fully closed business year preceding the application and must maintain a registered seat in Hungary with double-entry accounting. Hungarian branches of companies registered in the European Economic Area and maintaining double-entry accounting are also eligible.
By leveraging this funding, companies can accelerate the transition of their innovations from concept to market-ready solutions, enhancing competitiveness and fostering growth within Hungary’s innovation ecosystem.
For more information, visit National Research, Development and Innovation Office.
