HUF 13 billion in funding for energy research and development soon available

The Jedlik Ángel Energy Programme new call for proposals was announced by the Ministry of Energy on Friday. The call will encourage innovative energy technology developments that are still missing from the market, supporting the creation of products, prototypes and services with significant scientific and technical novelty.

The draft of the HUF 13 billion call is open for comments on the website of the National Research, Development and Innovation Office from Friday until 16 June 2025, said Gábor Czepek, the Ministry's Secretary of State.

Even micro-enterprises can join as consortium members

The programme is intended for energy research and development leading to the creation of marketable products and services for domestic SMEs. Micro-enterprises can also participate as consortium members. Universities and research institutes can be involved in the projects as R&D service providers and innovation suppliers.

The non-repayable funding can be used for applied research or experimental development in ten target areas.

Eligible technologies could include non-chemical-based high-efficiency energy storage, waste heat or low-temperature geothermal wells, optimisation of battery life, efficient and environmentally friendly reuse, or solutions - including digital ones - to support design and construction processes to improve the energy efficiency of buildings

- the ministry said.

Projects could win HUF 200-600 million

According to a preliminary estimate, between 21 and 65 applications could benefit from a minimum of HUF 200 million and a maximum of HUF 600 million each. A maximum of 40 percent of the grant may be requested as an advance, followed by a further maximum of 40 percent after the adoption of the technical and financial report linked to the first milestone. The remainder will be paid as ex-post funding after the adoption of the final accounts. Projects will have 24 to 48 months from contract signature to be implemented. A call for proposals, finalised in the light of the comments received, could be published in June, when the opening date for submissions will be made public, the communication said.