Péter Szijjártó, Hungary’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, announced at the conference of the Hungarian Automotive Component Manufacturers Association (MAJOSZ) in Zalaegerszeg that the government will launch a new, targeted investment incentive scheme to support projects aimed at manufacturing zero-emission technologies.
The objective of the scheme is to encourage investments in Hungary that contribute—through the products they manufacture—to the transition toward a climate-neutral economy.
What is CISAF? – The framework behind the program
The new programme is based on the Clean Industrial State Aid Framework (CISAF) adopted by the European Commission, which entered into force on 25 June 2025. It replaced the Temporary Crisis and Transition Framework (TCTF) and aims to support industrial decarbonisation.
What types of investments are supported?
The programme supports the development and manufacturing of green technologies that reduce industrial emissions and promote climate neutrality. Eligible technologies include:
- Batteries and energy storage systems
- Green hydrogen technologies
- Solar panels and solar components
- Equipment related to renewable energy
- Low-emission fuels
- Nuclear technologies
- Production or recycling of critical raw materials
Aid intensity and conditions by region
While the detailed rules of the scheme are still to be published, CISAF defines the following framework conditions:
| Region type | Maximum support | As % of eligible costs |
| Budapest (developed region) | EUR 150 million | 15% |
| Other regions (less developed) | EUR 350 million | 35% |
Additional bonuses:
- Medium-sized enterprises: +10 percentage points
- Small enterprises: +20 percentage points
Under CISAF rules, accelerated depreciation may also be eligible, further improving the financial viability of investments.
How can companies apply?
The incentive will be available through a new, individually assessed support scheme expected to be launched in the coming months. The detailed application conditions will be set out in the relevant legislation.
The target group primarily includes companies planning to develop or manufacture zero- or low-emission technologies in Hungary. Preferred sectors include:
- Energy
- Automotive
- Renewable energy
- Environmental technologies
- Raw material recovery
Strategic objectives – impact on the green transition
The new investment incentive scheme supports several long-term strategic goals defined by the Clean Industrial Deal:
- Achieving EU decarbonisation targets
- Strengthening industrial competitiveness in clean technologies
- Promoting the circular economy
- Supporting innovative investments in Hungary
- Encouraging resource efficiency and recycling
This new programme offers a significant opportunity for companies seeking to participate in the development of the green economy and zero-emission technologies. Through the CISAF-based scheme, participants can gain not only financial advantages but also strategic positioning in international markets.
