Ecosystem

Ecosystem

CEU ‘forced out’ as deadline for govʼt agreement passes

As Hungary’s amended law on higher education prevents the Central European University (CEU) from being able to accept new students...

Ecosystem

Eight professors receive Semmelweisʼ Doctor Honoris Causa award

Semmelweis University awarded honorary doctorate degrees (Doctor Honoris Causa) to eight internationally recognized professors at a ceremony hosted by rector...

Ecosystem

ELTE 20th on QS ranking of best EECA universities

Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), a global higher education marketing firm, has released its 2019 edition of "QS University Rankings: Eastern Europe...

Ecosystem

HUF 80 bln of EU JEREMIE funds to be distributed in Hungary

Eight new risk capital funds began their operation in Hungary at the end of August, with all of them handling...

Ecosystem

Corvinus, Shanghaiʼs Fudan University announce MBA program

Corvinus University of Budapest will launch a joint Master of Business Administration (MBA) program with Shanghai-based Fudan University, the "Shanghai...

Ecosystem

‘Far-right populism’ impacts academic freedom in Hungary, says Times Higher Education

Weekly U.K. magazine Times Higher Education (THE) has announced its World University Rankings for 2019, with seven Hungarian institutions among...

Ecosystem

Intellitext startup incubator seeks hardware development projects

Intellitextʼs startup accelerator program is looking for startups with potential for international success in their early or seed phase, operating...

Ecosystem

Regional startup support scheme takes flight

Design Terminal, the non-profit, government-backed mentoring agency, announced today the launch of V4 Startup Force, the first startup scholarship for...

Ecosystem

Universities, businesses urged to cooperate more in Hungary

A European study on university-business cooperation in 33 countries carried out for the European Commission shows that cooperation in Hungary...

Ecosystem

SEED Business School partners with Dutch peer

From this autumn, students enrolling and completing the 18-month part-time MBA program at Budapestʼs SEED Business School will earn an...

Ecosystem

CEU to establish satellite campus in Vienna

The Central European University (CEU) and the City of Vienna announced negotiations Monday on a memorandum of understanding that would...

Ecosystem

Business leaders support European R&I funding programs

As research and development becomes more critical for economic growth, European countries are increasingly looking at joint funding programs. EU...

Ecosystem

OTP launches competition for financial education solutions

The OTP Fáy András Foundation is launching a competition for the best digital solutions supporting financial education. The competition is...

Ecosystem

CEU launches Romani Studies Program

By a decision of its Senate, the Central European University (CEU) launched a Romani Studies Program on August 1, 2017,...

Ecosystem

Economy ministry launches HUF 10 bln grant program for small businesses

The Ministry for National Economy Ministry will invite applications for HUF 10 billion in grant money to support investments at...

Ecosystem

Nearly 100 Hungarian SMEs Join Int’l Health Innovation Circuit

Over the past six months, more than 90 Hungarian SMEs have had the opportunity to showcase their healthcare innovations on...

Ecosystem

ViennaUP 2024: Thousands of Startups Take Over Vienna

International startup festival in the Austrian capital attracts over 10,000, with almost 70% arriving from abroad, organizers tell the Budapest...

Ecosystem

Female Founders Summit Highlights Women’s Influence in Startup World

The Female Founders Summit, held in Tallinn in partnership with the Womenture Project on May 22 - spotlighted women's rising...

Ecosystem

Visegrád Countries Making Their Mark on Innovation Ecosystem

V4 startups are not only thriving domestically but are also making their mark internationally, entering the global innovation scene....

Ecosystem

Womenture Looking to Boost Female Entrepreneurship

The Womenture project is looking to empower innovation agencies and accelerators to encourage partnerships to boost female entrepreneurship while broadening...

Ecosystem

Finance Ministry Expects 3-4% GDP Growth in 2024

Hungary’s economy is expected to grow by 3-4% in 2024, Minister of Finance Mihály Varga told a meeting of the...

Ecosystem

Fewer Companies Plan to Invest, DUIHK Survey Finds

The latest survey of business sentiment conducted by the German-Hungarian Chamber of Industry and Commerce (DUIHK) shows fewer companies have...

Ecosystem

Subsidy Scheme Aids Over 1,000 Small Business Startups

A HUF 6 billion subsidy scheme launched by the government in the summer has helped Hungarians launch 1,040 small businesses,...

Ecosystem

Hiventures Invests HUF 365 mln in Access4you

Access4you, which certifies building accessibility for people with disabilities, has received a HUF 365 million injection from Hiventures, the venture...

Ecosystem

CEE VC Funding Nosedives in Q1 – Vestbee

Vestbee has just released the "VC Funding In CEE Report - 1Q 2023", which shows that investments in the CEE...

Ecosystem

Design Terminal Launching Female Entrepreneur Initiative

After developing its own female business development program, Design Terminal could now form a European network of female entrepreneurs this...

Ecosystem

Hiventures Plows HUF 24 bln Into Promising Firms in 2022

Hiventures invested HUF 24 billion in domestic companies last year, the venture capital arm of the Hungarian Development Bank (MFB)...

Ecosystem

Hungarian Startup Ecosystem has High Potential, With Room for Improvement

Although Hungary has a solid basis for building a strong startup ecosystem that can drive the economy, it lags behind...

Ecosystem

Startup Alliance Created for Caring Workplaces

A new collaboration has been formed between Hungarian startups that have joined forces for more caring Hungarian jobs....

Ecosystem

2022 Global Startup Ecosystem Report published by Startup Genome

The 2022 Global Startup Ecosystem Report (GSER), the most extensive global data-driven research on startups by Startup Genome, a world-leading...

Nearly 100 Hungarian SMEs Join Int’l Health Innovation Circuit

Over the past six months, more than 90 Hungarian SMEs have had the opportunity to showcase their healthcare innovations on...

ViennaUP 2024: Thousands of Startups Take Over Vienna

International startup festival in the Austrian capital attracts over 10,000, with almost 70% arriving from abroad, organizers tell the Budapest...

Female Founders Summit Highlights Women’s Influence in Startup World

The Female Founders Summit, held in Tallinn in partnership with the Womenture Project on May 22 - spotlighted women's rising...

Visegrád Countries Making Their Mark on Innovation Ecosystem

V4 startups are not only thriving domestically but are also making their mark internationally, entering the global innovation scene....

Womenture Looking to Boost Female Entrepreneurship

The Womenture project is looking to empower innovation agencies and accelerators to encourage partnerships to boost female entrepreneurship while broadening...

Finance Ministry Expects 3-4% GDP Growth in 2024

Hungary’s economy is expected to grow by 3-4% in 2024, Minister of Finance Mihály Varga told a meeting of the...

Fewer Companies Plan to Invest, DUIHK Survey Finds

The latest survey of business sentiment conducted by the German-Hungarian Chamber of Industry and Commerce (DUIHK) shows fewer companies have...

Subsidy Scheme Aids Over 1,000 Small Business Startups

A HUF 6 billion subsidy scheme launched by the government in the summer has helped Hungarians launch 1,040 small businesses,...

Hiventures Invests HUF 365 mln in Access4you

Access4you, which certifies building accessibility for people with disabilities, has received a HUF 365 million injection from Hiventures, the venture...

CEE VC Funding Nosedives in Q1 – Vestbee

Vestbee has just released the "VC Funding In CEE Report - 1Q 2023", which shows that investments in the CEE...

Design Terminal Launching Female Entrepreneur Initiative

After developing its own female business development program, Design Terminal could now form a European network of female entrepreneurs this...

Hiventures Plows HUF 24 bln Into Promising Firms in 2022

Hiventures invested HUF 24 billion in domestic companies last year, the venture capital arm of the Hungarian Development Bank (MFB)...

Hungarian Startup Ecosystem has High Potential, With Room for Improvement

Although Hungary has a solid basis for building a strong startup ecosystem that can drive the economy, it lags behind...

Startup Alliance Created for Caring Workplaces

A new collaboration has been formed between Hungarian startups that have joined forces for more caring Hungarian jobs....

2022 Global Startup Ecosystem Report published by Startup Genome

The 2022 Global Startup Ecosystem Report (GSER), the most extensive global data-driven research on startups by Startup Genome, a world-leading...