The purpose of investment subsidies for real estate development and asset acquisition is to enable businesses to modernize their operations, increase their production or service capacity, and implement efficiency-enhancing investments. In 2026, several schemes will be available to support companies' infrastructure development, technological renewal, or energy-efficient operations, including programs specifically for SMEs and instruments designed to encourage large-scale investments.
1. National Champions – Loan program for green and digital transition
The National Champions call for proposals is aimed at companies that are based in Hungary and do not wish to carry out their developments in Budapest. Companies that are involved in export activities and/or operate as suppliers, show continuous growth, and are preparing for technological developments that could significantly improve their efficiency are eligible to apply.
What activities are eligible for support under the National Champions Loan Program?
- Acquisition of equipment for technological modernisation (at least 30% of eligible costs).
- Infocommunication development (equipment, intangible goods, infocommunication services) AND/OR application of technology related to the production, storage or use of renewable energy (minimum 30%).
Other optional eligible activities:
- Construction, conversion, extension, modernisation of immovable property
- Purchase of tangible assets and inventories
- Training
- Experimental development
Purchase of a new purely electric vehicle
How much support is available under the National Champions Loan Program?
The National Champions Credit Program provides support in the form of a combination of an investment loan with a maturity of over one year and a 0% interest rate, and a non-repayable investment grant of up to 30%.
Minimum loan amount: HUF 150 million, maximum HUF 600 million.
How long will the National Champions Loan Program be available?
Applications for support may be submitted until December 31, 2026, or until the budget has been exhausted.
2. Aid that may be granted by individual government decision
Among the support options offering classic investment support is the EKD support for large-scale investments, which is suitable for supporting larger-scale, long-term, strategic investments.
What activities are eligible for support under the VIP cash subsidy scheme?
Support available for the construction of new manufacturing/service facilities through individual government decisions. Eligible costs include land purchase, real estate construction, acquisition of new tangible and intangible assets, and acquisition of equipment related to renewable energy production and storage.
It is also possible to apply for VIP cash subsidy to expand the capacity of existing facilities. In this case, eligible costs include real estate construction, real estate conversion, the purchase of new tangible and intangible assets, and the purchase of equipment related to renewable energy production and storage.
How much support is available under the VIP cash subsidy support scheme?
VIP cash subsidy is a non-repayable grant based on an individual decision. The intensity of the support depends on the size of the applicant company, the location of the investment, the business plan, and other details of the planned investment project.
The detailed conditions are available here: Support for large-scale investments VIP cash subsidy– IBSH
If you would like to assess your funding opportunities in 2026, please feel free to contact our colleagues.
