The objective of the GINOP Plusz 3.2.5-24 – Improving Working Conditions 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 non-repayable, reimbursable (post-financed), and available nationwide in Hungary.
Key Information about GINOP Plusz 3.2.5-24 – Improving Working Conditions (2026)
Who can submit an application?
The call is available to Hungarian micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises that:
- have at least one completed financial year, and
- employ at least one person.
The project implementation site must be the registered seat or an official business site of the company.
What amount of funding can be requested?
- Minimum project cost: HUF 500,000
- Minimum grant amount: HUF 500,000
- Maximum grant amount: HUF 20,000,000
- Maximum grant intensity: 100%
An important limitation is that the grant amount may not exceed HUF 1,000,000 per employee affected by the development, based on the current staff count.
Employees considered in the calculation include those who:
- are currently employed by the company, and
- will benefit from the improvements.
Applicants may request advance funding of up to 25% of the awarded grant.
When can applications be submitted and how long does implementation take?
- Submission period: March 16, 2026 – April 15, 2026.
Projects may begin after the application is submitted. The investment must be completed within 6 months (+2 months possible extension) from the entry into force of the Grant Agreement, but no later than July 31, 2027.
What types of developments are eligible?
Eligible activities focus on raising occupational safety standards, particularly by improving work equipment and workplace safety levels, introducing ergonomic improvements, and reducing physical strain.
Common development directions include:
- procurement of modern extraction/ventilation systems
- prioritizing collective protection measures over personal protective equipment
- procurement or development of warning and monitoring systems
- improving noise and vibration protection
- lighting modernization (e.g., switching to LED)
- ergonomic improvements in office or production environments
- replacing manual material handling with safer mechanical or assisted solutions
- replacing hazardous technologies with safer alternatives
The procurement of higher-level personal protective equipment (PPE) can also be funded as a standalone item (e.g., combined protection, improved ergonomics, or intelligent protective equipment).
Eligible costs and limitations
Only costs are eligible that:
- go beyond legally required occupational safety standards,
- represent a clear improvement compared to the situation at the time of application, and
- arise after the submission date.
Main cost categories include:
- procurement of new equipment
- intangible assets related to the equipment (e.g., software, licenses activated on the equipment), as well as installation, customization, and training
Equipment price limit:
The maximum net price per purchased item is HUF 2,000,000.
Quick Planning Checklist
| Area | What should be defined? | Why is it important? |
| Affected staff | How many employees’ working conditions will improve? | Determines the HUF 1M/employee funding cap. |
| Current situation | What risks or deficiencies exist? What does the occupational safety representative recommend? | grants the justification for improving safety levels. |
| Technical content | Define equipment parameters, functions, and request standardized price quotations. | Reduces the likelihood of requests for clarification. |
| Scheduling | Can delivery and installation fit into the 6(+2) month timeframe? | Ensures the project can be completed within the deadline. |
Summary
The GINOP Plusz 3.2.5-24 program provides a targeted opportunity in 2026 for SMEs to improve working conditions, particularly by increasing occupational safety standards.
The high grant intensity (up to 100%), the HUF 500,000 – 20,000,000 funding range, and the 25% advance payment option make these developments financially predictable and attractive, provided that the project’s professional justification and implementation schedule align with the logic of the call.
If the company aims to increase workplace safety, reduce physical strain, or improve ergonomics, it is advisable to prepare the project in advance from both technical and financial perspectives, so that the application can be compiled quickly and accurately during the submission window.
