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GINOP Plus 2.1.1-24 – Subsidy for Focus Area Innovation Projects
The purpose of the subsidy is to encourage companies’ experimental development, industrial research, and related activities through non-repayable subsidies.
✅ I'm Interested in the GrantConditions of the GINOP Plus 2.1.1-24 Subsidy
Eligible Applicants
Small, medium, and large enterprises.
Applicants must have at least two closed business years, and in the business year preceding the application, the average statistical staff must be at least 12 employees.
The subsidy can also be applied for in a consortium if the companies’ net revenue reaches HUF 400 million in the last closed business year before the submission of the application. Within this, the consortium leader’s revenue must be at least HUF 300 million.
Eligible Activities
Experimental development (independently eligible)
Industrial (applied) research (not independently eligible)
Supporting activities related to the R&D project (not independently eligible):
- Supporting activities related to the R&D project (not independently eligible):
- Project management
- Mandatory public communication
- Acquisition of industrial property rights, patent protection
- Overheads, market entry, and horizontal activities
Form and Amount of the Subsidy
The GINOP Plus 2.1.1-24 subsidy is a non-repayable cash grant available across Hungary. The amount of support depends on the type of R&D project and the size of the company:
Industrial (applied) research: 50% (max. 80%)
Experimental development: 25% (max. 60%)
Additional SME bonuses:
- Small enterprises: +20%
- Medium enterprises: +10%
- Further +15% if the project involves effective collaboration or commits to widespread dissemination (up to the above maximum).
Advance payment: 30%, max. HUF 240 million
Focus Areas and Submission Deadlines
The GINOP Plus 2.1.1-24 subsidy is available for R&D projects in one of the following three focus areas:
1.
Supporting preventive, therapeutic, and healthcare systems for maintaining a healthy life
2.
Supporting the green transition of the economy and the development of a circular economy, with a special focus on energy and agricultural technologies
Submission period:
3.
Supporting one of the priorities of the National Smart Specialization Strategy (S3), including Advanced Technologies, Health, Digital Economy, Energy & Climate, Services, Resource-efficient Economy, Agriculture & Food Industry, Creative Industry, Education & Training, Public Sector & University Innovation
Submission period:
Planned submission stages after amendment:
november 4. – 2025. november 18. (4–6. phases)
február 24. – 2026. március 10. (8–11. phases)
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
R&D certification: The applicant must continue to hold an R&D certification issued by the NKFIH, which includes the proportion of applied research or experimental development activities and the certification of the project in terms of marketability.
Minimum statistical sample size:
- The component: at least 5 statistical staff members in the previous closed financial year.
- Component B: at least 12 statistical staff in the previous closed financial year.
Own contribution: Own contribution is required for the grant, which covers the portion of eligible costs not covered by the grant.
Projekt megkezdése: Projects can only start after the submission of the subsidy application.
Megvalósítás időtartama: 36 hónap
Mandatory TRL level commitment:
- Component: at least 1 TRL level advancement by the end of the project compared to the starting level.
- Component B: TRL 7 must be achieved by the end of the project, and TRL 9 must be achieved within 24 months of completion.
Guarantee: Provision of the guarantee required for the payment of the aid.
Maintenance period: 3 years for SMEs and 5 years for large companies after project implementation.
Dividend condition: The restriction on previous dividend payments will be removed.
Eligible Costs:
The following costs can be accounted for under the GINOP Plus 2.1.1-24 subsidy:
Personnel expenses: costs of staff involved in the professional implementation of the supported R&D project.
Costs of services related to professional implementation: fees for research and development activities ordered from third parties in accordance with market conditions, as well as the costs of additional services related to R&D and consulting.
Material costs: Directly used materials for R&D activities.
Depreciation costs: depreciation of new assets and equipment purchased after the start of the project for R&D purposes, generally with a minimum net value of HUF 500,000.
Documentation related to economic and financial analysis:
For projects under HUF 700 million, a simplified cost-effectiveness analysis and financial sustainability table.
For projects exceeding HUF 700 million, a detailed cost-effectiveness analysis (CEA) and a full financial evaluation.
Obligations After Project Completion
1.
TRL level commitment:
The component: by the end of the project, at least 1 TRL level of progress must be achieved compared to the initial technology level.
Component B: TRL 7 must be achieved by the end of the project, and TRL 9 must be achieved within 24 months of the physical completion of the project
(TRL: technology readiness level).
2.
Revenue commitment (only for component B):
For new technology or service projects:
Within the first two years of the sustainability period, net revenue from the supported R&D activity must reach at least 30% of the awarded subsidy.
For new product development projects:
Within the first two years, net revenue from product sales must reach at least 50% of the awarded subsidy.
3.
Oltalom vállalása (csak a B komponens esetében):
- Within 12 months after project completion, a maximum of 24 months is allowed to acquire an industrial property portfolio.
- In case of patents, if protection is not obtained, a positive patentability assessment is required.
- Trademark or design protection (e.g., industrial design) must be acquired.
- Patents granted within the last two years before submission may be accepted under certain conditions.
4.
Dissemination of Project Results (Optional)
If the applicant benefits from a 15% increase in subsidy intensity for committing to the wide dissemination of results, this must be fulfilled to avoid repayment of the bonus.
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