Hungarian Investment Incentives. Delivered End to End.

Turn your Hungarian investment into a stronger business case with government cash grants, VIP incentives and other public funding opportunities.

MAPI supports international and Hungarian companies throughout the entire incentive process—from initial eligibility assessment and project structuring to application, negotiation and implementation.

Investment Incentive Advisory in Hungary

Hungary offers a broad range of incentives for manufacturing, research and development, business service centres, energy-efficiency investments and other strategic projects.

The available support may include:

• VIP Cash Grant awarded by individual government decision
• tax allowances
• research and development incentives
• job creation and job retention support
• training subsidies
• energy-efficiency and sustainability programmes
• EU-funded development programmes
• preferential financing linked to investment projects

The applicable incentive, potential support intensity and application process depend on several factors, including the project location, investment volume, company size, eligible costs, sector and expected economic impact.

MAPI helps investors identify and secure the most suitable support package while keeping the project aligned with Hungarian and EU state-aid requirements.

How MAPI Supports Your Investment

Incentive Opportunity Assessment

We assess the project’s location, investment volume, planned activities, employment impact and eligible expenditure to identify potentially available incentives.

Project Structuring

We help structure the investment so that it meets the relevant incentive and state-aid conditions while remaining consistent with the company’s operational objectives.

Application and Negotiation Support

We prepare the required documentation and support the investor during discussions with the relevant Hungarian authorities and investment-promotion organisations.

Implementation and Compliance

Our work continues after the incentive decision. We assist with contractual requirements, reporting, project changes, payment requests and compliance throughout the implementation and maintenance periods.

Selected Investment Incentive Experience

The following public projects illustrate the range of investments and sectors supported by MAPI.

Nolato Magyarország

Medical technology and drug-delivery devices — Mosonmagyaróvár

Nolato completed a HUF 7 billion expansion supported by HUF 1.4 billion in state aid and subsequently announced a further HUF 28 billion investment supported by an additional HUF 4 billion.

The projects expand the company’s manufacturing and warehousing capacity and support the production of advanced drug self-administration systems.

MAPI contributed to the preparation of Nolato’s Hungarian investment projects as incentive adviser.

Infineon Technologies

Semiconductors and power electronics — Cegléd

Infineon implemented an investment exceeding HUF 17 billion, supported by a HUF 1.2 billion EKD cash grant.

The development contributed to the creation of 533 jobs and included a new central facility providing modern working conditions for the company’s expanding Hungarian operations.

MAPI supported the project as an incentive advisory partner.

Valeo Auto-Electric

Automotive electronics and R&D — Veszprém

Valeo announced a complex investment programme of approximately EUR 60 million covering manufacturing capacity, product and technology development, research and development, logistics and training infrastructure.

The EKD-supported project was expected to create 220 jobs, including 40 engineering positions.

MAPI supported Valeo in obtaining the investment incentive.

Güntner-Tata Hűtőtechnika

Industrial refrigeration equipment — Tata

Güntner announced a HUF 8 billion manufacturing and logistics investment supported by a HUF 1.5 billion government grant.

The project included a new 9,000-square-metre manufacturing hall, a 6,500-square-metre logistics centre and the creation of 150 jobs.

MAPI advised the company during the preparation of the investment.

Vestfrost Solutions

Commercial refrigeration — Csongrád

Vestfrost launched a HUF 5.6 billion investment supported by HUF 1.1 billion in government funding.

The project includes a new warehouse, production equipment and a solar-energy system. It is expected to increase annual production capacity from approximately 79,000 to 105,000 units and create 123 jobs.

MAPI supported Vestfrost as incentive adviser to the project.

Kontron Electronics

Industrial electronics — Pécs

Kontron launched a HUF 2 billion capacity-expansion project supported by a HUF 400 million EKD grant.

The investment brings manufacturing activities from China to Hungary, installs new production lines and renewable-energy capacity, creates 30 jobs and safeguards approximately 300 existing positions.

MAPI contributed to the investment as incentive adviser.

MAM-Hungária

Export-oriented manufacturing — Vaskeresztes

MAM-Hungária announced a HUF 4.5 billion capacity-expansion investment supported by a HUF 870 million EKD grant.

The project introduces higher-value-added production activities and supports the long-term retention of approximately 600 jobs. The company exports its products to more than 50 countries.

MAPI contributed to the preparation of the supported investment.

HBPO Professional Services

Automotive engineering and global services — Győr

HBPO established a global service centre connected to research and development activities through an investment of approximately HUF 1.5 billion.

The project received HUF 440 million in government support and created 58 jobs in engineering, quality assurance, logistics, project management and information technology.

MAPI advised the company in connection with the EKD-supported project.

SAPA Profiles

Automotive aluminium components — Székesfehérvár

SAPA implemented a HUF 6.8 billion investment to establish a new extrusion facility serving the automotive industry.

The project received a HUF 1.15 billion government cash grant and was expected to create 120 jobs while strengthening Hungary’s role in the electric-vehicle supply chain.

MAPI supported the company in securing the cash grant.

CE Glass

Energy-efficient and architectural glass — Hungary

CE Glass implemented a complex investment of approximately HUF 4.8 billion with HUF 2.4 billion in support under the Hungarian Multi Programme.

MAPI secured the funding for the project and has supported the CE Glass group in more than 20 successful funding applications over the course of the client relationship.

The investment strengthened the company’s production capabilities, supplier position and international expansion.

CONTROL-X Medical

Medical imaging equipment — Hungary

CONTROL-X Medical launched an investment of approximately HUF 2.4 billion, supported by around HUF 1.2 billion under the Hungarian Multi Programme.

The project established an Industry 4.0 manufacturing base for the company’s advanced X-ray diagnostic equipment and supported its international growth.

MAPI assisted the company in obtaining the funding.

Herendi Porcelánmanufaktúra

Porcelain manufacturing and energy efficiency — Herend

Herendi Porcelánmanufaktúra completed an energy-efficiency investment of approximately HUF 742 million, supported by a HUF 293 million grant under the Factory Rescue Programme.

The development reduced the company’s energy dependence and contributed to safeguarding approximately 600 jobs.

MAPI supported the company’s investment as incentive adviser.

Experience Across Industries

MAPI’s public investment references cover a broad range of sectors:

• automotive manufacturing and engineering
• semiconductors and electronics
• medical technology and pharmaceuticals
• industrial refrigeration
• food and beverage production
• chemicals and advanced materials
• business and engineering service centres
• environmental technologies
• energy efficiency
• Hungarian export-oriented manufacturing

This cross-sector experience enables us to understand both the regulatory requirements and the operational realities behind complex investment projects.

Why Work With MAPI?

More Than 20 Years of Funding Experience

MAPI has advised companies on Hungarian and European Union funding opportunities for more than two decades.

Full Project-Lifecycle Support

We remain involved from the first incentive assessment through contracting, implementation, payment and the maintenance period.

Manufacturing and Services Expertise

Our experience covers greenfield and brownfield manufacturing investments, capacity expansions, R&D projects and high-value-added service centres.

Local Knowledge for International Investors

We combine detailed knowledge of the Hungarian incentive environment with an understanding of international corporate decision-making and approval processes.

Practical, Business-Focused Advice

Our objective is not simply to prepare an application. We help create a support strategy that fits the company’s investment plan, timing and operational priorities.

Planning an Investment in Hungary?

The best time to assess potential incentives is before the investment is formally started or irrevocable commitments are made.

Contact MAPI at an early stage to:

• assess the project’s incentive eligibility
• compare potential locations and support intensities
• identify eligible costs
• understand the likely application and negotiation process
• develop a realistic incentive strategy and timetable

Disclaimer: The availability and amount of any incentive depend on the applicable legislation, state-aid rules, project characteristics, authority decisions and the timing of the investment. No incentive can be guaranteed before the relevant approval and contracting process has been completed.