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What is the EU project called Development of the RDI Ecosystem about?
Each month, we pose this question to a senior official. Our goal is to present the project from several perspectives – a project in which the NRDI Office is, this time, not the grantor but the beneficiary. One of the focal points of the GINOP PLUS project Development of the RDI Ecosystem is small and medium-sized enterprises. The project supports their development, innovation and networking. In our next interview, we spoke with László Lengyel, Vice President for Science and International Affairs at the NRDI Office, about how, within the strict framework of goals, plans, strategies and milestones, the human factor appears and what role it plays.
Each month, we pose this question to a senior official. Our goal is to present the project from several perspectives – a project in which the NRDI Office is, this time, not the grantor but the beneficiary. One of the focal points of the GINOP PLUS project Development of the RDI Ecosystem is small and medium-sized enterprises. The project supports their development, innovation and networking. In our next interview, we spoke with László Lengyel, Vice President for Science and International Affairs at the NRDI Office, about how, within the strict framework of goals, plans, strategies and milestones, the human factor appears and what role it plays.
Proof of Concept - Even more innovative university projects may become market-ready products
Budapest, 26 June 2025 – Through a total of HUF 3.45 billion in funding, 15 technology transfer companies (TTCs) linked to universities and research institutes will be able to implement promising, marketable projects under the Proof of Concept (PoC) call. A strategic goal of developing the Hungarian research and innovation ecosystem is the practical application of the knowledge produced at domestic universities and research institutes – in other words, ensuring that as many projects as possible result in marketable products, technologies or services.
Renewed strategic cooperation between the NRDI Office and the SZTNH
The two key public actors in Hungary’s innovation ecosystem, the National Research, Development and Innovation Office (NRDI Office) and the Hungarian Intellectual Property Office (SZTNH), have reinforced their cooperation. With the new agreement, the two offices aim to coordinate their support for research and development and the promotion of industrial property activities even more closely.
Fast track for innovation: Another HUF 5 billion in funding to commercialise research results
Following its first announcement in 2023, the National Research, Development and Innovation Office is launching again the Fast Track call for proposals, offering HUF 5 billion in public funding to promote the commercialisation of research results. The programme aims to support deep tech startup and spin-off companies with high growth potential that are undertaking high value-added, capital-intensive developments but do not yet have sufficient funding to cover their initial financing needs.
The first meeting of the MAPS Steering Committee successfully held in Budapest
The NRDI Office is the programme operator for the Research Programme under the second contribution period of the Swiss–Hungarian Cooperation Programme. Within this framework, the MAPS (Multilateral Academic Projects) call was launched, in which Hungary participated as an active and successful contributor.
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02 April 2025
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The XPAND Program, initiated by the National Innovation Agency (NIÜ), is designed to help Hungarian startups and SMEs enter international markets, connect with global investors, and expand their business networks.
01 February 2024
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The WIPO Academy has just published the 2024 edition of its Portfolio of Education, Training and Skills Development Programs.
30 January 2024
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The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has just opened its 2024 Global Awards competition. This initiative encourages small businesses and startups that leverage intellectual property (IP) for business growth and positive societal impact to apply.
European Innovation Council (EIC) Pre-Accelerator Online Info Session
23 July 2025, 10:00
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European Innovation Council (EIC) Pre-Accelerator Online Info Session
23 July 2025, 10:00
Online info session
The European Innovation Council (EIC) is organising an online information session dedicated to EIC Pre-Accelerator on July 23, 2025.
Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Postdoctoral Fellowships – online workshop in English
28 May 2025, 10:00
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The National Research, Development and Innovation Office in cooperation with the Academy of Young Researchers, with the Faculty of Science of the Eötvös Loránd University and with the HUN-REN Research Centre for Natural Sciences is organising an online workshop about the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowships (MSCA PF).
