Former state aid insiders at your service

State aid expertise for
investing and innovating
in Hungary and across Europe

Long-term success starts with smart incentives and a tailored strategy. Whether you are investing in Hungary, preparing an IPCEI project or looking for Hungarian grants in English, our team helps you find, secure and manage the right support.

Three ways we can help

Find the right path for your company

For international investors

01

Investment in Hungary

Planning a new plant, service center or R&D site in Hungary? We map the VIP cash grants, tax allowances and site options available to your project, negotiate with HIPA and manage the incentive through to compliance.

Experience of nearly 300 VIP cash grant projects
Explore Investment in Hungary

For executives & R&D leaders

02

IPCEI Advisory Europe

Developing a first-of-a-kind technology with European relevance? We assess your project’s IPCEI fit, structure the project and its funding gap, and support you from national selection to European Commission approval.

About €8bn of IPCEI projects coordinated at national level
Explore IPCEI Advisory

For companies based in Hungary

03

Grants in Hungary

Running a company in Hungary but prefer to work in English? We track Hungarian and EU funding calls, explain them in English and handle your application from eligibility check to final report.

Over 10 years of experience in Hungarian grants
Explore Grants in Hungary

Not sure which area fits your project? Ask our experts for a free consultation.

STRATEGIC ADVANTAGE FOR GUARANTEED SUCCESS

UNIQUE EXPERIENCE AND EXPERTISE AT YOUR SERVICE

EXPERTISE IN INVESTMENT INCENTIVES IN HUNGARY

Our team brings unparalleled expertise in grants, state aid, and investment advisory services, built on years of experience within the Hungarian public sector. Having served on the donor’s side, our experts have not only implemented but also designed incentive programs that shape today’s investment landscape. This unique background enables us to offer strategic, insider-level guidance to any company planning to invest in Hungary – from initial planning to successful execution.

Strategic Network for Investment Success in Hungary

Over the past decade, our team has built a robust professional network across Hungary’s state incentive ecosystem – from government bodies and development agencies to legal, financial, and technical experts. These long-standing relationships offer a strategic advantage to international companies planning to invest in Hungary, ensuring coordinated, high-quality support throughout every phase of the investment process. With ibsh, you gain more than just advisory – you gain access to a trusted ecosystem built for execution.

Navigating State Aid with Confidence

With direct involvement in over 300 successful VIP cash grant projects, the ibsh team brings a rare, hands-on perspective to the investment advisory field in Hungary. Our in-depth knowledge spans every type of state aid mechanism – from cash subsidies to tax incentives and EU co-financed programs – enabling us to navigate complex investment processes with precision and efficiency. This insider experience translates into faster approvals, fewer obstacles, and more value for your investment in Hungary.

Current Applications

CURRENTLY AVAILABLE GRANTS

R&D Tax Credit

for large enterprises

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National Champions – Loan Program for Green and Digital Transition

Single-Step Combined Loan Program

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Ányos Jedlik Energy Programme – Renewable Energy Grant Application

Grant for the construction of energy storage facilities

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Corporate Training Support (GINOP Plusz-3.2.1-21)

Further train your employees with the help of grants.

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Corporate Training Subsidy under the VIP Cash Grant

Develop the skills of your employees with grant funding.

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Incentive for Establishing New R&D Centers

Expand your business by setting up a new research and development centre.

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Ginop Plus Subsidy for Focus Area Innovation Projects

Grants for small, medium and large enterprises.

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VIP Cash Grant for Investments and Equipment Procurement

Expand your facilities, machinery or create jobs.

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Incentive for Business Service Centers

Expand your labour market with state support.

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VIP Cash Grant for R&D Activities

See the details.

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Development tax allowance

With state support

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Development Tax Incentive for Payroll Costs

With significant wage cost subsidies!

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Invest in Hungary with Confidence – Your Strategic Partner in Long-Term Success

At ibsh, we support international companies that are planning to invest in Hungary. Our mission goes beyond economic returns: we focus on building long-term success stories for both our clients and the Hungarian economy. With deep roots in Hungary’s investment and incentive landscape, we offer strategic guidance to global corporations and fast-growing SMEs that seek stability, growth, and innovation in Central Europe.

We act as a strategic bridge between investors and Hungary’s complex yet rewarding incentive landscape. As former insiders of the Hungarian state aid system, we understand the complexities of public funding, EU grants, and government incentive schemes better than anyone. At ibsh, we translate these opportunities into tangible business advantages for our clients. We support you in identify eligible grants and incentives, align them with your long-term business strategy and maximize your return on investment. Our team has actively shaped the Hungarian incentive system – not just used it. This gives us a unique edge in navigating legal frameworks, staying ahead of regulatory changes, and adapting support schemes to match your project’s specific needs. We believe that strategic incentives are a key pillar of successful market entry and expansion in Hungary. We make sure you don’t leave value on the table.

By choosing ibsh as your partner in Hungary, you contribute to more than just your company’s success. You become part of a shared vision: a more innovative, sustainable, and resilient Hungarian economy. Together, we build more than factories – we build futures.

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Adrienn Oláh-Kántor

Partner, Managing Director

Zsombor dr. Tóth

Partner, Managing Director

BUSINESS SUCCESS AT EVERY SCALE

CUSTOMIZED SOLUTIONS FOR ALL INVESTMENT CHALLENGES

STRATEGIC PLANNING

We assist in planning the continuous utilization of cash grants and tax incentives, aligning them with financial plans.

ASSESSMENT AND PREPARATION

We assist in mapping out available cash grants, and governmental measures for planned investments, determining eligible projects, and conducting a thorough assessment of the company's eligibility for incentives.

CONSULTATION

We provide our partners with up-to-date information and proactively inform them of significant changes, contributing to their adaptation to new regulations and evolving grant conditions. We assist in resolving legal and financial uncertainties related to incentives.

COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT

We compile the grant application, communicate with managing authorities, and oversee the entire grant process. We facilitate necessary contractual negotiations, prepare financial statements, coordinate regulatory inspections, and participate in on-site examinations.

Our Mission:

LONG-TERM SUCCESS AND INNOVATION IN THE HUNGARIAN ECONOMY

ibsh provides long-term assistance to large corporations looking to invest in Hungary and to all dynamically growing small and medium-sized enterprises. Our mission is not only economic gain but also the long-term success of our clients and the Hungarian economy. We are not afraid to face challenges and support our partners in growth processes that bring about real change.

Our goal is to leverage our years of experience on the donor’s side to bridge the gap between the business sphere and support-providing organizations, so that our partners can fully benefit from the advantages of the domestic incentives system. At ibsh, we strive to integrate state incentives into our clients' long-term business plans as efficiently and flexibly as possible.

We firmly believe that in today's rapidly changing global economy, it is essential to have a thorough understanding of the rules and concepts surrounding state incentives, as well as to keep track of changes. As ibsh team members have not only been users but also shapers of the Hungarian incentive system, their most comprehensive and continuously updated knowledge enables them to assist their clients in utilizing support effectively.

Our vision extends beyond the success of individuals and our clients; we also aim to have a positive impact on the entirety of Hungary. Our goal is to become a driving force for economic growth, innovation, and sustainable development through our services.

OUR EXPERTS' EXPERIENCE SPEAKS FOR ITSELF

WE HAVE SUPPORTED HUNDREDS OF COMPANIES TAKE THEIR NEXT STEP

Over

10

YEARS OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
EXPERIENCE OF NEARLY

300

VIP CASH GRANT PROJECTS
Over

5

EU NOTIFICATIONS
Over

30

R&D VIP CASH GRANT

THE UNIQUENESS OF IBSH

Market-leading experience gained on the donor’s side

Strategic advantage through stable professional relationships

Commitment to professional responsibility and fostering long-term partnerships

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