NKFIH - News NKFIH webmester@nih.gov.hu webmester@nih.gov.hu WEBRA RSS generator hu Sun, 19 Apr 2026 14:27:58 +0200 A HUF 20 billion boost for forward-looking energy innovations http://rss.nkfih.gov.hu/main.php?folderID=13827&objectID=5660077 The call of the Jedlik Ányos Energy Programme supports the research and development projects of 35 winning energy R&D projects, and was implemented by the National Research, Development and Innovation Office. Approximately HUF 13 billion in funding awarded to half of the applicants will facilitate the implementation of innovative investments with a total cost exceeding HUF 20 billion. Out of the ten thematic areas announced, Hungarian ideas deemed worthy of support were identified in eight, with the highest number in building energy, energy efficiency, and solutions supporting system operation and reducing grid load. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:34:00 +0200 Slovakia and Montenegro Join ELI as Observers, Expanding European Research Collaboration http://rss.nkfih.gov.hu/main.php?folderID=13827&objectID=5660021 Slovakia and Montenegro have joined the Extreme Light Infrastructure ERIC (ELI) as Observers, strengthening their participation in European research infrastructures. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:52:00 +0200 Funded projects under the call for proposals with code number 2025-EM-1.1.1-EKFI http://rss.nkfih.gov.hu/main.php?folderID=18677&objectID=5660010 A decision has been made regarding the call for proposals entitled „Support for energy research and development projects” with the code number 2025-EM-1.1.1-EKFI. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:17:00 +0200 Funded projects under the call for proposals with code number 2025-1.1.4-LIFE SCIENCES II. http://rss.nkfih.gov.hu/main.php?folderID=13821&objectID=5659808 A decision has been made regarding the call for proposals entitled „Life Sciences Catalyst Programme – (PoC to Clinic)” with the code number 2025-1.1.4-LIFE SCIENCES II. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 11:44:00 +0200 Funded projects under the call for proposals with code number 2025-1.1.3-LIFE SCIENCES I. http://rss.nkfih.gov.hu/main.php?folderID=13821&objectID=5659805 A decision has been made regarding the call for proposals entitled „Life Sciences Catalyst Programme – (Target to PoC)” with the code number 2025-1.1.3-LIFE SCIENCES I. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 11:29:00 +0200 HU-rizon Roadshow in Pécs 3 - Controlling cells with light http://rss.nkfih.gov.hu/main.php?folderID=13827&objectID=5659769 When we walk into a shop, we hardly even notice how helpfully the door opens for us – since the spread of photocells, this has become an everyday occurrence. We have also grown used to controlling everything with remote controls, which operate using infrared light. But what would the world be like if similar light-controlled “remote switches” could be built into cells? At the University of Pécs, Hungarian researchers are studying light-activated molecular switches as part of the HU-rizon Programme. The international research project, funded by the National Research, Development and Innovation Office (NRDI Office), is led by Dr. András Szilárd Lukács. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 09:23:00 +0200 HU-rizon Roadshow in Pécs 2. - Research in Pécs for the prevention of pandemics http://rss.nkfih.gov.hu/main.php?folderID=13827&objectID=5659628 The 2020 pandemic is still vivid in all our memories. Since then, we have been closely following news about viruses and epidemics, as science warns that in today’s globalised world, new epidemics can emerge very quickly. At the University of Pécs, Hungarian researchers are working together with the finest international partners under the HU-rizon Programme to reduce the likelihood of such events. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:12:00 +0200 Balázs Hankó: Another HUF 8 billion for the Hu-rizon Programme http://rss.nkfih.gov.hu/main.php?folderID=13827&objectID=5659590 “This year, in the third call of the HU-rizon Programme, we are once again providing a funding amount of HUF 8 billion for research proposals”, the Minister of Culture and Innovation announced at a press conference in Budapest on Tuesday. Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:53:00 +0100 Hu-rizon Roadshow in Pécs 1 – Artificial intelligence for patients http://rss.nkfih.gov.hu/main.php?folderID=13827&objectID=5659584 Respiratory diseases make everyday life difficult in countless ways and affect a large number of people in Hungary. How can artificial intelligence help these patients, and how could a tool developed by an international research team led from Pécs revolutionize the future of healthcare? Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:05:00 +0100 A Hungarian-developed, ultra-light bus family won this year’s Hungarian Innovation Grand Prize http://rss.nkfih.gov.hu/main.php?folderID=13827&objectID=5659525 On 18 March 2026, the Hungarian Innovation Grand Prize recognising outstanding innovation performance in 2025, along with nine additional, sectoral innovation awards, were presented at a gala dinner held at the Museum of Ethnography. The evaluation committee composed of scientists and renowned business experts, focused mainly on economic results and social utility in selecting the outstanding innovation achievements. The 2025 Innovation Grand Prize was awarded to Kravtex-Kühne Group for the development of the Credobus Econell Next and Credobus Electronell ultra-low-weight city and suburban bus model family. Wed, 25 Mar 2026 10:25:00 +0100