EIT Regional Innovation Booster – Hungary Edition 2027
Hungary is the third country to launch a dedicated edition of the EIT Regional Innovation Booster. Delivered jointly by the Hungarian National Innovation Agency (NIÜ), Hungary's national body for innovation policy, and the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), the 2027 edition offers a structured, two-phase market-access programme exclusively for Hungarian companies. A single coho
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Deadline
30 October 2026 17:00 6 days left
Region
International (EU)
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Official description
Hungary is the third country to launch a dedicated edition of the EIT Regional Innovation Booster. Delivered jointly by the Hungarian National Innovation Agency (NIÜ), Hungary's national body for innovation policy, and the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), the 2027 edition offers a structured, two-phase market-access programme exclusively for Hungarian companies. A single cohort of eight companies will share EUR 20 000 in EIT funding, alongside a Buddy-led market entry programme and expert mentoring, to enter and scale in a chosen European market. The Hungary 2027 edition is exclusively open to Hungarian start-ups and scale-ups – apply before 15 October 2026. Eligibility criteria A for-profit SME (per the EU definition), legally registered in Hungary At least 3 full-time employees (FTEs) at the time of application Must own the IPR or hold full exploitation rights to the solution to be taken abroad Technology & traction A novel product, service, technology or deep tech solution Demonstrated product-market fit in Hungary and proven commercial traction Eligible sectors Climate, Digital, Food & Agritech, Healthcare, Energy and Renewables, Raw Materials, Urban Mobility, or Culture & Creativity.
What You receive 20 hours of 1:1 expert mentoring (Phase 1) and 40 hours with a matched EIT RIB Buddy (Phase 2) A EUR 2 500 lump-sum travel and conference grant (EUR 20,000 total funding allocated to this Call, across all eight companies) International matchmaking and access to the wider EIT Community How to apply Submit your application form, pitch video (max 4 minutes), and SME registration certificate through the EIT Urban Mobility Programmes Portal (NetSuite) before 15 October 2026, 17:00 (CET) - more information here Key dates Call opening: 15 September 2026 Info webinar: 21 September 2026, 11:00 (CET) registration link Deadline for applications: 15 October 2026, 17:00 (CET) Results: November 2026 · Projects start: December 2026 · Duration: December 2026 – June 2027 Contact Evelin Regina Szász, EIT RIB Hungary Lead – evelin.szasz@eiturbanmobility.eu About this page
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30 October 2026