At a conference held by the Hungarian Association of Automotive Parts Manufacturers (MAJOSZ) in Zalaegerszeg, Péter Szijjártó, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, announced that the government is launching a new, targeted state investment support program</ to encourage investments aimed at the production of zero net emission technologies.
The aim of the subsidy system is to encourage investments in Hungary that contribute to the transition to a climate-neutral economy through the products manufactured.
What is CISAF? – The basis of the support framework
The new aid program is based on the Clean Industrial State Aid Framework (CISAF) adopted by the European Commission, which entered into force on June 25, 2025. It replaced the Temporary Crisis and Transition Framework (TCTF) and aims to support industrial decarbonization.
What kind of investments does the new program support?
The program supports the development and production of green technologies that reduce industrial emissions and promote climate neutrality. Eligible technologies include:
- Batteries and energy storage systems
- Green Hydrogen Tecchnologies
- Solar panels and solar energy components
- Equipment related to renewable energy sources
- Low-emission fuels
- Nuclear technologies
- Production or recycling of critical raw materials
Support rates and conditions by region
The details of the expected investment support program are not yet known, but CISAF has set the following framework conditions for the investment support in question:
| Region type | Maximum support | In proportion to eligible costs |
|---|---|---|
| Budapest (developed region) | 150 million euro | 15% |
| Countryside (less developed region) | 350 million euro | 35% |
Additional support:
- Medium-sized enterprises: +10 percentage points
- Small businesses: +20 percentage points
According to CISAF, which sets out the framework conditions, accelerated depreciation is also eligible for accounting purposes, which can further increase the financial efficiency of investments.
How can you apply for the new investment subsidy?
Investment support will be available in the form of a new, unique support program, which is expected to be launched in the coming months. The conditions for submitting an application will be set out in the legislation governing the support program.
The target group for the planned CISAF investment support is primarily companies that plan to develop and manufacture zero- or low-emission technologies in Hungary. Preferred sectors: Energy, automotive industry, renewable energy, environmental protection, raw material recovery.
Strategic objectives – Impact of the program on the green transition
The new investment support scheme serves several long-term strategic goals, which are outlined in Clean Industrial Deal defines:
- Achieving the EU's decarbonization goals
- Increasing industrial competitiveness in the field of clean technologies
- Promoting the circular economy
- Implementation of innovative investments in Hungary
- Promoting resource efficiency and raw material recycling
This new state aid program offers significant opportunities for companies wishing to participate in the development of the green economy and zero-emission technologies. Through the CISAF-based scheme, participants can gain not only financial but also strategic advantages in the international market.
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