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Balázs Hankó: HUF 8 billion available in the 2025 HU-rizon Programme
Budapest, 24 March 2025 – The 2025 call of the HU-rizon Programme with a budget of HUF 8 billion will benefit Hungarian researchers and the Hungarian economy, Minister of Culture and Innovation Balázs Hankó said in Budapest on Monday.
World-class IT development wins the Hungarian Innovation Grand Prize
On 26 March 2025, in the Upper House Chamber of the Hungarian Parliament, the Hungarian Innovation Grand Prize recognising innovation achievements in 2024 was awarded, along with six additional sectoral prizes. The evaluation committee, comprising scientists and renowned economic experts, chaired by the Minister for Culture and Innovation, selected the most outstanding innovation achievements primarily based on economic impact and societal relevance.
Péter Domokos, President of the Research Council of Hungary receives Széchenyi Prize
On the occasion of our national holiday, on 15 March, Tamás Sulyok, President of the Republic of Hungary, presented the Kossuth and Széchenyi Prizes. At the ceremony held in the House of Parliament, Péter Domokos, President of the Research Council of Hungary, was awarded the Széchenyi Prize in recognition of his exceptionally valuable scientific career, his work in the field of quantum optics, his achievements in many areas of quantum technology attracting considerable international attention, and his active public activity in both international and domestic scientific life.
NRDI Fund 2025: Unprecedented amount for research funding; new elements to support innovation
Budapest, 12 February 2025 – Based on the decision of the National Science Policy Council, this year’s Programme Strategy of the National Research, Development and Innovation Fund has been adopted and is now available in detail. Last December, Balázs Hankó, Minister for Culture and Innovation, announced that by 2025, the combined domestic resources of the NRDI Fund and the GINOP Plus innovation calls will provide around HUF 215 billion in support for the Hungarian research and innovation ecosystem.
Excellent research infrastructures recognised at the opening ceremony of the flagship project aimed at developing the domestic RDI ecosystem
The National Research, Development and Innovation (NRDI) Office and the National Innovation Agency (NIÜ) formally launched the HUF 5 billion GINOP Plus project “Development of the RDI ecosystem” on 6 February 2025.
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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.
Horizon Implementation Day: Grant Management in Horizon Europe
03 April 2025, 09:30
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Horizon Implementation Day: Grant Management in Horizon Europe
03 April 2025, 09:30
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Join us for the 2025 edition of the Horizon Implementation Days! This is the third part about Grant Management in Horizon Europe.
Lump Sum Funding in Horizon Europe: How does it work? How to write a proposal?
27 March 2025, 10:00
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Learn everything you need to know about applying to a lump sum call for proposals in Horizon Europe
Horizon Implementation Day: Grant Agreement Preparation in Horizon Europe
20 March 2025, 09:30
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Join us for the 2025 edition of the Horizon Implementation Days!