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Early-stage R&D venture capital programme

Original title: Korai fázisú kutatás-fejlesztési kockázati tőkeprogram

Equity investment in innovative start-up and early-stage SMEs bringing developments above TRL 6 to market, with a focus on artificial intelligence. Component A is for projects outside Budapest, component B for the whole country.

Amount: HUF 40–118.5 million; Equity investment
Deadline: 30 December 2029
Opens: 14 January 2026
How to apply: Through the venture capital fund manager
Expected number of winners: 85–170
Total budget: HUF 18.1 billion

Programme: Economic Development and Innovation Operational Programme PlusTheme: Capital for start-upsGlossary

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Who can apply?

Company size: micro, small, medium companies
Project location: Anywhere in Hungary

Special conditions

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Start-up or early-stage SME with high growth potential, doing or committing to R&D and innovation Felhívás. section
Activity fits the S3 smart specialisation strategy; development above TRL 6 Felhívás. section
SME not listed on a stock exchange 2. lábjegyzet. section

What it pays for

Innovation and market-entry activities
Projects with AI content are prioritised

How to apply

Read the call document and its annexes: that is the official text, not our summary. The documents are in Hungarian.
Check eligibility: company size, closed financial years, region, no tax arrears, de minimis headroom.
Prepare the documents and submit: Through the venture capital fund manager.
Watch the announcements: calls are often amended or suspended.