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Over HUF 13 billion paid out to winning applicants
So far this year (up to 30 April 2024), the National Research, Development and Innovation Fund (NRDI Fund) has disbursed HUF 13.4 billion to applicants selected for funding under the calls for proposals of the National Research, Development and Innovation Office (NRDI Office).
Strategic agreement between three major actors in domestic innovation
On 30 April 2024, the Hungarian Association for Innovation (MISZ) held a board meeting at the Bécsi út Campus of its member institution, Óbuda University. An unusual and unique item on the agenda of the meeting was the signing of a long-term tripartite strategic cooperation agreement.
One billion forints to support the promotion of domestic research results under the new Science Patronage call
Budapest, 23 April 2024 – As a continuation of the previous call for proposals with similar objectives, the Science Patronage programme will be re-launched with a budget of HUF 1 billion this year to promote the visibility of Hungarian scientific achievements and to help the Hungarian research community to join the international scientific community. This call will fund costs related to participation in conferences abroad, the organisation of international conferences in Hungary and science communication.
Globally outstanding achievements yielding a total of more than HUF 33.8 billion in surplus revenue and bringing outstanding social benefits were awarded at the Hungarian Innovation Grand Prix ceremony
Budapest, 26 March 2024 – Hungary’s innovation scene sprang to life again when the 2023 Hungarian Innovation Grand Prix and 7 other innovation prizes were awarded on 26 March 2024 in the Upper House of the Hungarian Parliament.
Sustainability in focus: a constructive exchange of views on cooperation between business, research and the public sector
Budapest, 22 March 2024 – Supporting research, development and innovation related to the green transition of society and the economy, and strengthening the circular economy, are priority focus areas for both national and European fund allocations. These fields offer many opportunities and breakout points for Hungary.
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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.
12 October 2023
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Budapest Design Week is celebrating a milestone anniversary. The 20th anniversary festival, open from 5 to 15 October, will recall the outstanding items, events and moments of the last two decades of Hungarian design life. The event opened with the presentation of the Hungarian Design and Design Management Awards at a ceremony on 5 October at the Museum of Ethnography. This year’s Design Management Award went to a company that manufactures medical diagnostic equipment. The Hungarian Design Award winners include a family of lamps, a rack railway vehicle concept, a home training bench and a smart buoy.
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VITO4STARTERS Earthwise - pitch competition
25 July 2024, 10:00
interactive pitch competition
VITO supports young cleantech entrepreneurs or start-ups with a strong project or idea committed to sustainability through VITO4STARTERS. With this interactive pitch competition, the final of which takes place during the Love Tomorrow Conference on 25 July 2024 in Boom, we bring VITO's network and technical expertise within reach of inspiring entrepreneurs and start-ups.
Research programme in Hungary within the Swiss-Hungarian Cooperation Programme
11 April 2024, 14:00
webinar
A webinar will be organised on 11 April 2024 at 2pm (CET) for researchers interested in applying for the 4th component of the "Research program in Hungary" published on April 2, 2024 under the auspices of the Swiss-Hungarian Cooperation Programme.
IoT Supply Chain Security: Challenges and Impacts
08 April 2024, 14:00
online event
Speakers announced for the 4th IoT Day Roundtable on 08. April 2024!
