From April 2025, three different VIP cash incentive program will provide Hungarian State Funding for Research & Development projects for medium and large companies planning innovation, research & development, or service investments/projects in Hungary. 1. Grant for New Research & Development Activities Hungarian State Funding for Research & Development is available to medium and large companies that plan to start R&D activities at an existing site or establish a new R&D center in Hungary ...
Starting from April 2025, a new type of VIP Cash Grant will be available, an Investment Incentive in Hungary, providing non-repayable funding for capacity-expanding investments or the creation of new facilities. The program aims to promote the growth of companies, support employment expansion, and encourage research and development. Who can apply? The new VIP Cash Grant, the Investment Incentive in Hungary is available for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and large enterprises, provided the investment is made in one of the following counties: Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg, Heves, ...
Implementing research and development (R&D) projects requires significant financial investment, which is why R&D funding opportunities can be a great help for companies and institutions. However, to account for a project’s R&D eligible costs under a grant or tax incentive, specific accounting and financing rules must be followed. Only those expenses directly related to the project, incurred during the project’s execution, and used exclusively for its implementation can be accounted for as eligible costs. Furthermore, if a project includes multiple activities, they must be classified into different R&D categories, such as applied research or experimental development, to determine the amount of eligible support. So, what R&D eligible costs can be determined exactly? Let’s take a look at the key categories: 1. Depreciation of Buildings and Infrastructure R&D projects often require specialized laboratories or other research facilities. The rent or depreciation of these buildings can be accounted for, but only to the extent they are actually used for the project. Example: A biotechnology company launches an R&D project to develop a new pharmaceutical product. The research takes place in ...
Green Energy – Episode 2 Effective energy efficiency? Green Energy and Subsidies in Hungary, such as EKR, TAO discount, other cash grants? Let’s clarify the terms and see how we can make our energy efficiency investment cost-effective. We closed the first article of our GreenGrantsGuide blog series by gathering information on the areas affected by the green transition and the steps and measures necessary to achieve the 2030 climate goals. Among these, ENERGY EFFICIENCY played a key role. This article of the GreenGrantsGuide focuses on this topic and shows the available resources and how to combine them consciously. Let’s go through them one by one. EKR or the Energy Efficiency Obligation Program Under the EKR, companies can not only save energy but also earn money. This is because energy companies – such as electricity, gas, or heat providers – are obligated by the government to achieve a specific amount of energy savings within a given time period. These savings can be achieved in various ways, such as by installing energy-efficient equipment, insulation programs, introducing energy-conscious technologies, or involving other market players and realizing energy savings through their investments. That is, energy companies can offer various incentives (e.g., discounts, subsidies, or free services) to encourage consumers to make energy efficiency investments. What does this mean for a company? It means that the company can sell its certified energy savings (HEM) generated from its energy efficiency investment on the market, providing an additional revenue source, apart from the cost savings. As a result, the payback period for energy efficiency investments can be much quicker. ...
The conditions for the „Support for Focus Area Innovation Projects” under the „GINOP Plusz 2.1.1-24” subsidy scheme have been published. Starting from November 13, applications can once again be submitted for the Focus Area Innovation Projects subsidy, with non-repayable support ranging from 300 million HUF to 800 million HUF. Main Features of the GINOP Plusz 2.1.1-24 Subsidy: Eligible Activities for the Subsidy: For detailed rules and further information, click [here].
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