{"id":3201,"date":"2026-02-07T13:33:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-07T12:33:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ibsh.hu\/?p=3201"},"modified":"2026-04-15T15:05:39","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T13:05:39","slug":"ginop-plusz-3-2-5-24-improving-working-conditions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ibsh.hu\/en\/ginop-plusz-3-2-5-24-improving-working-conditions\/","title":{"rendered":"GINOP Plusz 3.2.5-24 \u2013 Improving Working Conditions at Micro, Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The objective of the&nbsp;<strong>GINOP Plusz 3.2.5-24 \u2013 Improving Working Conditions<\/strong>&nbsp;program is to enable micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to improve their working environments through tangible occupational safety and ergonomic developments, typically via equipment procurement and related items. The grant is&nbsp;<strong>non-repayable, reimbursable (post-financed), and available nationwide in Hungary.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Key Information about GINOP Plusz 3.2.5-24 \u2013 Improving Working Conditions (2026)<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2><p><strong>Who can submit an application?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p><p>The call is available to&nbsp;<strong>Hungarian micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises<\/strong>&nbsp;that:&nbsp;<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>have&nbsp;<strong>at least one completed financial year<\/strong>, and&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>employ at least one person<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul><p>The project implementation site must be the&nbsp;<strong>registered seat or an official business site of the company<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p><p><strong>What amount of funding can be requested?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Minimum project cost:<\/strong>&nbsp;HUF 500,000&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Minimum grant amount:<\/strong>&nbsp;HUF 500,000&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Maximum grant amount:<\/strong>&nbsp;HUF 20,000,000&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Maximum grant intensity:<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>100%<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul><p>An important limitation is that the&nbsp;<strong>grant amount may not exceed HUF 1,000,000 per employee affected by the development<\/strong>, based on the current staff count.&nbsp;<\/p><p>Employees considered in the calculation include those who:&nbsp;<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>are currently employed by the company, and&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>will benefit from the improvements.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul><p>Applicants may request&nbsp;<strong>advance funding of up to 25% of the awarded grant<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p><p><strong>When can applications be submitted and how long does implementation take?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Submission period:<\/strong>&nbsp;March 16, 2026 \u2013 April 15, 2026.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul><p>Projects may begin&nbsp;<strong>after the application is submitted<\/strong>. The investment must be completed&nbsp;<strong>within 6 months (+2 months possible extension) from the entry into force of the Grant Agreement<\/strong>, but&nbsp;<strong>no later than July 31, 2027<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What types of developments are eligible?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2><p>Eligible activities focus on&nbsp;<strong>raising occupational safety standards<\/strong>, particularly by improving work equipment and workplace safety levels, introducing ergonomic improvements, and reducing physical strain.&nbsp;<\/p><p>Common development directions include:&nbsp;<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>procurement of&nbsp;<strong>modern extraction\/ventilation systems<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>prioritizing&nbsp;<strong>collective protection measures over personal protective equipment<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>procurement or development of&nbsp;<strong>warning and monitoring systems<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>improving&nbsp;<strong>noise and vibration protection<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>lighting modernization<\/strong>&nbsp;(e.g., switching to LED)&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>ergonomic improvements<\/strong>&nbsp;in office or production environments&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>replacing&nbsp;<strong>manual material handling<\/strong>&nbsp;with safer mechanical or assisted solutions&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>replacing&nbsp;<strong>hazardous technologies<\/strong>&nbsp;with safer alternatives&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul><p>The&nbsp;<strong>procurement of higher-level personal protective equipment (PPE)<\/strong>&nbsp;can also be funded as a standalone item (e.g., combined protection, improved ergonomics, or intelligent protective equipment).&nbsp;<\/p><p><strong>Eligible costs and limitations<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p><p>Only costs are eligible that:&nbsp;<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>go&nbsp;<strong>beyond legally required occupational safety standards<\/strong>,&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>represent a&nbsp;<strong>clear improvement compared to the situation at the time of application<\/strong>, and&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>arise after the submission date<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul><p>Main cost categories include:&nbsp;<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>procurement of new equipment<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>intangible assets related to the equipment<\/strong>&nbsp;(e.g., software, licenses activated on the equipment), as well as&nbsp;<strong>installation, customization, and training<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Equipment price limit:<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>The&nbsp;<strong>maximum net price per purchased item is HUF 2,000,000.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p><p><strong>Quick Planning Checklist<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Area<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>What should be defined?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>Why is it important?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Affected staff&nbsp;<\/td><td>How many employees\u2019 working conditions will improve?&nbsp;<\/td><td>Determines the&nbsp;<strong>HUF 1M\/employee funding cap<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Current situation&nbsp;<\/td><td>What risks or deficiencies exist? What does the occupational safety representative recommend?&nbsp;<\/td><td>grants the&nbsp;<strong>justification for improving safety levels<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Technical content&nbsp;<\/td><td>Define equipment parameters, functions, and request standardized price quotations.&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>Reduces the likelihood of requests for clarification.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Scheduling&nbsp;<\/td><td>Can delivery and installation fit into the&nbsp;<strong>6(+2) month timeframe<\/strong>?&nbsp;<\/td><td>Ensures the project can be&nbsp;<strong>completed within the deadline<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Summary<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2><p>The&nbsp;<strong>GINOP Plusz 3.2.5-24 <\/strong>program provides a targeted opportunity in 2026 for SMEs to improve working conditions, particularly by increasing occupational safety standards.&nbsp;<\/p><p>The&nbsp;<strong>high grant intensity (up to 100%)<\/strong>, the&nbsp;<strong>HUF 500,000 \u2013 20,000,000 funding range<\/strong>, and the&nbsp;<strong>25% advance payment option<\/strong>&nbsp;make these developments financially predictable and attractive, provided that the project\u2019s professional justification and implementation schedule align with the logic of the call.&nbsp;<\/p><p>If the company aims to&nbsp;<strong>increase workplace safety, reduce physical strain, or improve ergonomics<\/strong>, it is advisable to prepare the project in advance from both&nbsp;<strong>technical and financial perspectives<\/strong>, so that the application can be compiled quickly and accurately during the submission window.&nbsp;<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/ibsh.hu\/en\/contact-2\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"3127\">For any questions or assistance with submitting the application, please feel free to contact our colleagues.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The objective of the&nbsp;GINOP Plusz 3.2.5-24 \u2013 Improving Working Conditions&nbsp;program is to enable micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to improve their working environments through tangible occupational safety and ergonomic developments, typically via equipment procurement &#8230; <\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more-container\"><a title=\"GINOP Plusz 3.2.5-24 \u2013 Improving Working Conditions at Micro, Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises\" class=\"read-more button\" href=\"https:\/\/ibsh.hu\/en\/ginop-plusz-3-2-5-24-improving-working-conditions\/#more-3201\" aria-label=\"Read more about GINOP Plusz 3.2.5-24 \u2013 Improving Working Conditions at Micro, Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises\">Read more<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":3199,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[316,318],"tags":[287],"ppma_author":[155],"class_list":["post-3201","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-investment","category-regulation","tag-de-minimis-subsidies","infinite-scroll-item","generate-columns","tablet-grid-50","mobile-grid-100","grid-parent","grid-33"],"lang":"en","translations":{"en":3201},"authors":[{"term_id":155,"user_id":4,"is_guest":0,"slug":"toth-zsombor","display_name":"dr. 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