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VIP Cash Grant for Investments and Equipment Procurement Based on Individual Government Decisions
The VIP Cash Grant aims to encourage investments in Hungary. Through this funding, businesses can finance the establishment of new facilities, the expansion of existing capacities, and the creation of new jobs.
✅ I'm Interested in the GrantVIP Cash Grant for Investments and Equipment Procurement
Eligible Activities
The VIP Cash Grant can be requested for the following investment activities:
Construction of new manufacturing/service facilities.
Expansion of existing facility capacities.
Diversification of production capacity.
Acquisition of closed-down facilities.
Form and Extent of VIP Cash Grant
The VIP Cash Grant is a non-refundable cash grant. The specific grant amount is determined on a case-by-case basis through an individual government decision. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may request up to 25% of the grant amount as an advance payment.
Maximum Aid Intensity as Defined by Regulations:
| Investment Location | Small Enterprises | Medium Enterprises | Large Enterprises |
| Győr-Moson-Sopron, Vas, Zala, Komárom-Esztergom, Fejér, and Veszprém counties | 50% | 40% | 30% |
| Heves, Baranya, and Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén counties | 80% | 70% | 60% |
| Budapest | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| All other counties | 70% | 60% | 50% |
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
The VIP Cash Grant is available for investments implemented outside of Budapest, provided that the project meets the minimum eligible investment cost within the designated investment period, which can extend up to five years.
Minimum Investment Size Required for Eligibility:
€5 million : In designated district centers of Salgótarján, Miskolc, Nyíregyháza, Békéscsaba, Pécs, Kaposvár, Szolnok, Szekszárd, and the counties of Hajdú-Bihar, Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok, Pest, Fejér, Komárom-Esztergom, Veszprém, Győr-Moson-Sopron, and Vas
€10 million: in Győr, Székesfehérvár, Tatabánya, Szekszárd, Kecskemét, Szombathely, Veszprém, Zalaegerszeg, Debrecen, Szeged, and Eger.
€3 million: In non-district center municipalities of Hajdú-Bihar, Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok, Pest, Fejér, Komárom-Esztergom, Veszprém, Győr-Moson-Sopron, and Vas counties
€2 million In non-county-seat municipalities of Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén, Heves, Nógrád, Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg, Bács-Kiskun, Békés, Csongrád-Csanád, Baranya, Somogy, Tolna, and Zala counties
Revenue and Wage-Related Commitments
- legalább To receive the grant, companies must meet the following minimum economic impact thresholds during the post-investment monitoring period:
• At least €15 million in additional revenue, and - At least €2 million in additional wage expenses
Additionally, the applicant must commit to fulfilling at least one of the following:
- Increase per capita wages by at least 30%
- Increase per capita revenue by at least 30%
- Create at least 25 new jobs
And at least two of the following commitments must also be met:
- Creating at least 10 new R&D jobs
- Generate at least 30% of energy consumption from self-produced renewable energy
- Increase the number of student workers by at least 10 (e.g., dual education, vocational training, university internships)
- Increase R&D expenditure by at least 30%
- Source at least 30% of products and services from local suppliers within 100 km of the investment site
- Establish a partnership with HIPA as part of their supplier development program
Eligible Costs:
The VIP Cash Grant may cover the following eligible expenditures:
Land, machinery, equipment, and tangible assets: Procurement costs directly related to the investment.
Intangible assets: (e.g., patents, licenses, software) purchased from an independent third party (up to 50% of the total eligible cost)
Closed-end financial leasing: costs of eligible assets (e.g., machines, vehicles) until the end of the required maintenance period
Renewable energy: Costs of equipment for on-site renewable energy generation and storage (up to 50% of total investment cost)
MAINTENANCE PERIOD
A key obligation of the VIP Cash Grant is that the investment must be maintained for a minimum of:
• 3 years for SMEs.
• 5 years for large enterprises.
BUSINESS SUCCESS AT EVERY SCALE
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WITH IBSH'S HELP
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Free consultation on subsidy opportunities
ibsh cooperation
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state aid perspective due diligence of the company and designation of dedicated ibsh contact
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setting up an eligible project, submit the subsidy application
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communication with the managing body and the donor
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preparing the financial and monitoring reports
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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