Hungary

Hungary(English)

Magyarország(National language)

NUTS Level: NUTS 0 - NUTS CODE/MS:HU

Statistics

	Area: 93012 km2
	Population: 9597085
	GDP at current prices (M EUR): 168.865.0
	GDP per capita at current prices (EUR): 27300
	% of National GDP: No information available.
	% of Unemployment: 3.6%
	Regional GERD (%): 1.64%

National-regional governance of STI

The coordination of Hungary's Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) system takes place at the national level through the National Research, Development, and Innovation Office (NRDI Office). Hungary is currently recognized as a moderate innovator, as per the latest European Innovation Scoreboard (EIS) produced annually by the European Commission. The government's objective is to position Hungary as one of Europe's major innovators by 2030. This involves enhancing the value creation capacity of the innovation ecosystem and improving the productivity of the business sector. The National Research Infrastructure Committee (NRIC) plays a role in fulfilling the public duties of the NRDI Office, particularly in the sustainable development and internationalization of Hungarian research infrastructures. Aligned with the science domains classified by the European Strategy Forum on Research Infrastructures (ESFRI), the NRIC consists of distinguished Hungarian scientists who provide opinions and make proposals to government decision-makers regarding Hungarian research infrastructures.

National and regional S3s: organisation and governance

The National Smart Specialisation Strategy (S3) for 2021-2027 was adopted in 2021 with coordination by the NRDI Office. Hungary has only a national Smart Specialisation Strategy. A notable shift from the previous strategy is the active involvement of government departments responsible for ICT, enterprise development, and innovation in the design of the new S3. Throughout the implementation of the strategy, the three sectors (ICT, SME and RDI) will maintain collaboration. The coordination of S3 in Hungary occurs at the national level. The National Research, Development and Innovation Office is entrusted with the responsibility of managing the implementation and monitoring of S3.

For information on regional S3s, please return to the homepage: https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/assets/s3-observatory/index_en.html

S3 Strategy

Name of strategy	National Smart Specialisation Strategy (S3) 2021-2027
Type of strategy	National
Languages	HU
Strategy approved	Yes

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Competent regional or national institution, responsible for the management of S3

Name	Position	Contact
Zoltán Ferenczi	National Research, Development and Innovation Office	s3magyarorszag@nkfih.gov.hu

Thematic platforms and partnership

Agri-Food

Food packaging

Smart Sensors for Agri-Food

Traceability and Big data in the Agri-Foodvalue chain

Industrial Modernisation

Clussport Sport & Vitality

Medical Technologies

Safe and Sustainable Mobility

Energy

Sustainable Buildings

S3CoP activities

Support for Hungary's S3 Monitoring and Evaluation system

The Targeted Assignment of Hungary aims to support Hungary’s National Research, Development and Innovation Office (NRDI) in improving the monitoring and evaluation of the National Smart Specialisation Strategy (S3) for 2021-2027. The key challenges being addressed include inconsistencies in the existing monitoring framework, insufficient use of relevant indicators, and a lack of emphasis on territorial and international dimensions. The findings highlight the need for a more coherent intervention logic and better data collection methods. Recommendations include defining a set of context, input, output, and result indicators that align with the final versions of funding and financing instruments, improving data collection and analysis, and integrating international and territorial dimensions into the monitoring framework. Furthermore, the report suggests the use of digital platforms to enhance data collection and monitoring efficiency, drawing inspiration from practices in Romania and Catalonia.

Ecosystem label

	Aerospace & Defence ➝
	Agri-food ➝
	Construction ➝
	Creative & Cultural Industries ➝
	Digital ➝
	Electronics ➝
	Energy/Renewable Energy ➝
	Energy Intensive Industries ➝

	Healthcare ➝
	Mobility, Transport & Automotive ➝
	Proximity Economy ➝
	Retail ➝
	Social Economy ➝
	Textiles ➝
	Tourism ➝

S3 Priorities and keywords

Descriptive keywords

These keywords, identified using AI and manually verified, highlight the key elements of each strategic priority as reflected in individual strategies.

Semantically Associated Keywords

These keywords, identified and associated through semantic AI algorithms and manually reviewed, support the search function by identifying topics related to each strategic priority. While a priority may not explicitly focus on these keywords, they provide meaningful connections. For exxample, agricultural terms might relate to circular economy priorities, such as biofuels or agricultural waste valorisation. Semantically associated keywords enable users to find regions with similar or related priorities, offering a starting point for deeper exploration of each specific strategy.

Priority	Descriptive keywords	Semantic keywords
Agriculture and food	Agricultural and food innovation chain, forestry, horticultural technologies, plant breeding, animal breeding, feed production, stress-resistant solutions, premium products, organic products	agrifood, sustainable agriculture, agriculture 4.0, food systems, organic agriculture production, water management and agriculture, water-efficient agriculture
Health	Biotechnology, e-Health, herbal industry, bionics, genomics, epigenetics, health tourism, medical device industry	health, health research and innovation, digital health, health informatics
Digitalisation of the economy	Digitalization, digital tools, automation processes	digital transformation, data and technology solutions, digital business model, automation and digital transformation, industrial automation
Creative industry	Design, fashion, advertising, arts, music, literature, film, television, online media	cultural & creative industries, visualisation and virtual reality, gaming, content creation, digital transformation, digital creation and design, 3d modeling printing scanning, user interface design, visual effects (vfx), augmented reality
Resource-efficient economy	Circular economy, waste minimisation, products life cycle	circular economy, circular economy transition, renewable energy, community and society, community engagement, waste management
Energy, Climate	Renewable energy, energy transition, climate action, carbon neutrality, sustainable energy systems	circular economy, climate action, climate adaptation, renewable energy, renewable energy sources, energy efficiency and smart energy, energy efficiency technology, low-carbon and emission reduction technologies
Cutting-edge technologies	5G mobile networks, space technology, quantum technology, innovative materials technologies, micro and nanotechnology, industrial biotechnology, photonics, robotics	advanced manufacturing and materials, advanced manufacturing, smart manufacturing, advanced materials, optics and photonic, digital transformation, data and technology solutions, blockchain technology, intelligent systems and automation, intelligent manufacturing, automation and digital transformation, industrial automation, electronics, miniaturisation equipment, sensor technology
Public sector innovation	Public sector innovation, social innovation, industrial transformation, digitalization, demographic changes, healthcare challenges, value for community, enhanced resilience, products, technologies, services, interventions	digital transformation, data and technology solutions, data-driven public service
Training, education	Training for intelligent specialization, development of training capacities	horizontal priority
Services	Transportation, warehousing, trade, vehicle repair, administrative, support services	mobility, transport, infrastructure and logistics, infrastructure support

S3 Priorities, NACE and NABS codes

	Economic classification (NACE section & division)	Scientific classification (NABS digit 1 & 2)
Agriculture and food	A - Agriculture, forestry and fishing A.01 - Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities A.02 - Forestry and logging A.03 - Fishing and aquaculture	8 - Agriculture :
Health	Q - Human health and social work activities Q.86 - Human health activities Q.87 - Residential care activities Q.88 - Social work activities without accommodation	7 - Health 07.65 - Health promotion 07.66 - Monitoring the health situation 07.67 - Occupational health 07.68 - Personal health care for vulnerable and high risk population
Digitalisation of the economy	C - Manufacturing C.26 - Computer, electronic and optical products C.27 - Electrical equipment	4 - Transport, telecommunication and other infrastructures 04.27 - Telecommunication systems 04.28 - Transport systems
Creative industry	R - Arts, entertainment and recreation R.90 - Creative, arts and entertainment activities	10 - Culture, recreation, religion and mass media 10.84 - Broadcasting and publishing services 10.85 - Cultural services 10.86 - Racial, cultural and social integration, sociology of science, religio
Resource-efficient economy	D - Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply D.35 - Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply E.36 - Water collection, treatment and supply E.37 - Sewerage E.38 - Waste collection, treatment and disposal activities, materials recovery E.39 - Remediation activities and other waste management services E - Water supply, sewerage, waste management and remediation activities D.35 - Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply E.36 - Water collection, treatment and supply E.37 - Sewerage E.38 - Waste collection, treatment and disposal activities, materials recovery E.39 - Remediation activities and other waste management services	5 - Energy 05.31 - Energy conservation 05.32 - Energy efficiency - consumption 05.33 - Energy production and distribution efficiency 05.37 - Renewable energy sources
Energy, Climate	D - Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply D.35 - Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply E.36 - Water collection, treatment and supply E.37 - Sewerage E.38 - Waste collection, treatment and disposal activities, materials recovery E.39 - Remediation activities and other waste management services	5 - Energy 05.31 - Energy conservation 05.32 - Energy efficiency - consumption 05.33 - Energy production and distribution efficiency 05.37 - Renewable energy sources
Cutting-edge technologies	C - Manufacturing C.26 - Computer, electronic and optical products C.27 - Electrical equipment C.28 - Machinery and equipment n.e.c.	4 - Transport, telecommunication and other infrastructures 04.27 - Telecommunication systems 04.28 - Transport systems
Public sector innovation	C - Manufacturing C.26 - Computer, electronic and optical products C.27 - Electrical equipment C.28 - Machinery and equipment n.e.c.	4 - Transport, telecommunication and other infrastructures 04.27 - Telecommunication systems
Training, education	P - Education P.85 - Education	9 - Education 09.83 - Tertiary education
Services	C - Manufacturing C.26 - Computer, electronic and optical products C.27 - Electrical equipment C.28 - Machinery and equipment n.e.c.	4 - Transport, telecommunication and other infrastructures 04.27 - Telecommunication systems

Additional information

Document type	Link
Webpage	Kohesio: Region/Member State
Webpage	Link to ERDF programmes database