{"id":3381,"date":"2025-08-05T12:31:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-05T10:31:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ibsh.hu\/?p=3381"},"modified":"2026-04-15T16:24:06","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T14:24:06","slug":"ginop-plus-funding-for-focus-area-innovation-projects","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ibsh.hu\/en\/ginop-plus-funding-for-focus-area-innovation-projects\/","title":{"rendered":"Planned\u00a0amendment\u00a0published\u00a0for\u00a0the\u00a0GINOP Plus 2.1.1-24\u00a0call\u00a0\u201cFunding for focus area innovation projects&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>According\u00a0to\u00a0the\u00a0announcement,\u00a0the\u00a0call\u00a0titled\u00a0<em>\u201cFunding for focus area innovation projects\u201d<\/em>\u00a0under\u00a0<strong>GINOP Plus 2.1.1-24<\/strong>\u00a0is\u00a0expected\u00a0to\u00a0be\u00a0expanded\u00a0with\u00a0two\u00a0new\u00a0components\u00a0and\u00a0will\u00a0likely\u00a0become\u00a0available\u00a0under\u00a0significantly\u00a0more\u00a0favorable\u00a0conditions.\u00a0<\/p><p>Under&nbsp;<strong>Component&nbsp;\u2018A\u2019<\/strong>,&nbsp;smaller&nbsp;projects&nbsp;will&nbsp;be&nbsp;eligible&nbsp;for&nbsp;funding&nbsp;between&nbsp;<strong>HUF 100\u2013600&nbsp;million<\/strong>,&nbsp;while&nbsp;<strong>Component&nbsp;\u2018B\u2019<\/strong>&nbsp;will&nbsp;target&nbsp;larger&nbsp;projects&nbsp;with&nbsp;expected&nbsp;funding&nbsp;between&nbsp;<strong>HUF 600\u20131,200&nbsp;million<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/ibsh.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-23.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3382\"\/><\/figure><p><strong>Additional&nbsp;changes<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Key&nbsp;aspects&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;planned&nbsp;amendment<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>Component&nbsp;A<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>Component&nbsp;B<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Eligible&nbsp;applicants<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td>Micro,&nbsp;small&nbsp;and&nbsp;medium-sized&nbsp;enterprises,&nbsp;as&nbsp;well&nbsp;as&nbsp;large&nbsp;companies.&nbsp;Consortium&nbsp;partners:&nbsp;research&nbsp;and&nbsp;knowledge&nbsp;transfer&nbsp;organisations&nbsp;(except&nbsp;higher&nbsp;education&nbsp;institutions&nbsp;maintained&nbsp;by&nbsp;public&nbsp;trust&nbsp;foundations)&nbsp;<\/td><td>Small,&nbsp;medium-sized&nbsp;and&nbsp;large&nbsp;companies.&nbsp;Consortium&nbsp;partners:&nbsp;research&nbsp;and&nbsp;knowledge&nbsp;transfer&nbsp;organisations&nbsp;(same&nbsp;restriction&nbsp;applies)&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Application&nbsp;format<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td>Individually&nbsp;or&nbsp;in&nbsp;consortium&nbsp;<\/td><td>Individually&nbsp;or&nbsp;in&nbsp;consortium&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Number&nbsp;of&nbsp;consortium&nbsp;members<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td>Maximum 3&nbsp;members&nbsp;<\/td><td>Maximum 4&nbsp;members&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Funding&nbsp;amount<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td>HUF 100\u2013600&nbsp;million&nbsp;(minimum: HUF 50&nbsp;million)&nbsp;<\/td><td>HUF 600\u20131,200&nbsp;million&nbsp;(minimum: HUF 400&nbsp;million)&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Eligible&nbsp;activities<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td>No&nbsp;change&nbsp;in&nbsp;eligible&nbsp;activities&nbsp;or&nbsp;cost&nbsp;categories&nbsp;<\/td><td>No&nbsp;change&nbsp;in&nbsp;eligible&nbsp;activities&nbsp;or&nbsp;cost&nbsp;categories&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><p>The&nbsp;previously&nbsp;required&nbsp;dividend-related&nbsp;eligibility&nbsp;condition&nbsp;is&nbsp;expected&nbsp;to&nbsp;be&nbsp;<strong>removed<\/strong>&nbsp;for&nbsp;both&nbsp;components.&nbsp;<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/ibsh.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-23.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3383\"\/><\/figure><p><strong>Main\u00a0rules\u00a0of\u00a0the\u00a0GINOP Plus 2.1.1-24\u00a0call<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p><p>The\u00a0<em>\u201cFunding for focus area innovation projects\u201d<\/em>\u00a0call\u00a0supports\u00a0R&amp;D\u00a0projects\u00a0implemented\u00a0in\u00a0one\u00a0of\u00a0the\u00a0following\u00a0three\u00a0priority\u00a0areas:\u00a0<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Supporting\u00a0preventive,\u00a0therapeutic\u00a0and\u00a0healthcare\u00a0systems\u00a0for\u00a0maintaining\u00a0a\u00a0healthy\u00a0life\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Supporting\u00a0the\u00a0green\u00a0transition\u00a0of\u00a0the\u00a0economy\u00a0and\u00a0the\u00a0development\u00a0of a\u00a0circular\u00a0economy,\u00a0with\u00a0a\u00a0special\u00a0focus\u00a0on\u00a0energy\u00a0and\u00a0agricultural\u00a0technologies\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>One\u00a0of\u00a0the\u00a0priorities\u00a0of\u00a0the\u00a0Smart\u00a0Specialisation\u00a0Strategy\u00a0(S3),\u00a0including:\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Advanced\u00a0technologies\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Health\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Digitalisation\u00a0of\u00a0the\u00a0economy\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Energy\u00a0and\u00a0climate\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Services\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Resource-efficient\u00a0economy\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Agriculture\u00a0and\u00a0food\u00a0industry\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Creative\u00a0industries\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Education and\u00a0training\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Public sector and\u00a0university\u00a0innovation\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/ibsh.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-26.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3386\"\/><\/figure><p><strong>Key&nbsp;conditions<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p><p>The&nbsp;call&nbsp;is&nbsp;available&nbsp;for&nbsp;SMEs&nbsp;and&nbsp;large&nbsp;enterprises&nbsp;under&nbsp;the&nbsp;following&nbsp;conditions:&nbsp;<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Available\u00a0across\u00a0the\u00a0entire\u00a0territory\u00a0of Hungary\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Industrial\u00a0(applied)\u00a0research:<\/strong>\u00a0up\u00a0to\u00a050%\u00a0support\u00a0intensity\u00a0(maximum 80%)\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Experimental\u00a0development:<\/strong>\u00a0up\u00a0to\u00a025%\u00a0support\u00a0intensity\u00a0(maximum 60%)\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Advance\u00a0payment:<\/strong>\u00a0up\u00a0to\u00a030%,\u00a0capped\u00a0at\u00a0HUF 240\u00a0million\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Project\u00a0duration:<\/strong>\u00a0maximum 24\u00a0months\u00a0from\u00a0project start\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/ibsh.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-27.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3387\"\/><\/figure><p><strong>Eligible&nbsp;activities<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Experimental\u00a0development\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Industrial\u00a0(applied)\u00a0research\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Supporting\u00a0activities\u00a0related\u00a0to\u00a0R&amp;D\u00a0projects\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/ibsh.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-24.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3384\"\/><\/figure><p><strong>Submission&nbsp;periods<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p><p>The&nbsp;submission&nbsp;windows&nbsp;are&nbsp;also&nbsp;expected&nbsp;to&nbsp;change:&nbsp;<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Phases\u00a04\u20136:<\/strong>\u00a04\u201318\u00a0November\u00a02025\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Phases\u00a08\u201311:<\/strong>\u00a024\u00a0February\u00a0\u2013 10\u00a0March\u00a02026\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/ibsh.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-25.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3385\"\/><\/figure><p>For&nbsp;detailed&nbsp;rules&nbsp;and&nbsp;further&nbsp;information&nbsp;on&nbsp;the&nbsp;amended&nbsp;call,&nbsp;please&nbsp;refer&nbsp;to&nbsp;the&nbsp;official&nbsp;documentation.&nbsp;<\/p><p>If&nbsp;you&nbsp;are&nbsp;planning&nbsp;to&nbsp;apply,&nbsp;it&nbsp;is&nbsp;advisable&nbsp;to&nbsp;consult&nbsp;experts&nbsp;experienced&nbsp;in&nbsp;innovation&nbsp;funding&nbsp;to&nbsp;ensure&nbsp;the&nbsp;successful&nbsp;preparation and&nbsp;implementation&nbsp;of&nbsp;your&nbsp;R&amp;D project&nbsp;<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>According\u00a0to\u00a0the\u00a0announcement,\u00a0the\u00a0call\u00a0titled\u00a0\u201cFunding for focus area innovation projects\u201d\u00a0under\u00a0GINOP Plus 2.1.1-24\u00a0is\u00a0expected\u00a0to\u00a0be\u00a0expanded\u00a0with\u00a0two\u00a0new\u00a0components\u00a0and\u00a0will\u00a0likely\u00a0become\u00a0available\u00a0under\u00a0significantly\u00a0more\u00a0favorable\u00a0conditions.\u00a0 Under&nbsp;Component&nbsp;\u2018A\u2019,&nbsp;smaller&nbsp;projects&nbsp;will&nbsp;be&nbsp;eligible&nbsp;for&nbsp;funding&nbsp;between&nbsp;HUF 100\u2013600&nbsp;million,&nbsp;while&nbsp;Component&nbsp;\u2018B\u2019&nbsp;will&nbsp;target&nbsp;larger&nbsp;projects&nbsp;with&nbsp;expected&nbsp;funding&nbsp;between&nbsp;HUF 600\u20131,200&nbsp;million.&nbsp; Additional&nbsp;changes&nbsp; Key&nbsp;aspects&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;planned&nbsp;amendment&nbsp; Component&nbsp;A&nbsp; Component&nbsp;B&nbsp; Eligible&nbsp;applicants&nbsp; Micro,&nbsp;small&nbsp;and&nbsp;medium-sized&nbsp;enterprises,&nbsp;as&nbsp;well&nbsp;as&nbsp;large&nbsp;companies.&nbsp;Consortium&nbsp;partners:&nbsp;research&nbsp;and&nbsp;knowledge&nbsp;transfer&nbsp;organisations&nbsp;(except&nbsp;higher&nbsp;education&nbsp;institutions&nbsp;maintained&nbsp;by&nbsp;public&nbsp;trust&nbsp;foundations)&nbsp; Small,&nbsp;medium-sized&nbsp;and&nbsp;large&nbsp;companies.&nbsp;Consortium&nbsp;partners:&nbsp;research&nbsp;and&nbsp;knowledge&nbsp;transfer&nbsp;organisations&nbsp;(same&nbsp;restriction&nbsp;applies)&nbsp; Application&nbsp;format&nbsp; Individually&nbsp;or&nbsp;in&nbsp;consortium&nbsp; Individually&nbsp;or&nbsp;in&nbsp;consortium&nbsp; Number&nbsp;of&nbsp;consortium&nbsp;members&nbsp; Maximum 3&nbsp;members&nbsp; Maximum 4&nbsp;members&nbsp; Funding&nbsp;amount&nbsp; HUF 100\u2013600&nbsp;million&nbsp;(minimum: HUF 50&nbsp;million)&nbsp; HUF 600\u20131,200&nbsp;million&nbsp;(minimum: HUF 400&nbsp;million)&nbsp; &#8230; <\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more-container\"><a title=\"Planned\u00a0amendment\u00a0published\u00a0for\u00a0the\u00a0GINOP Plus 2.1.1-24\u00a0call\u00a0\u201cFunding for focus area innovation projects&#8221;\" class=\"read-more button\" href=\"https:\/\/ibsh.hu\/en\/ginop-plus-funding-for-focus-area-innovation-projects\/#more-3381\" aria-label=\"Read more about 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