Research and Innovation background
- National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP) :Includes transport decarbonisation strategy, focusing on transport research and innovation as well as e-mobility, modal shift, alternative fuels and energy efficiency.
- Budapest Agglomeration Rail Strategy (2021-2040):Government adoption of strategy to improve rail and suburban transport around Budapest to support sustainable urban mobility and reduce emissions.
(Last updated: 18/05/2026)
Institutional framework of transport research
- National Research, Development and Innovation Office: Responsible for creating a stable institutional framework for the governmental coordination of the national research, development and innovation ecosystem, provide predictable funding and implements an efficient and transparent use of available resources. Supports transport technology research and innovation calls, mobility pilots and sector innovation projects.
- Hungarian Hydrogen Technology Association: Sector-specific innovation network supporting hydrogen transport demonstration projects. Includes transport innovation elements such as developing hydrogen fuel cell vehicles for rail, air and maritime transport.
- ZalaZONE Automotive Proving Ground and Innovation Programme: Transport research and innovation programme focused on connected, cooperative and automated mobility, autonomous vehicle testing, smart infrastructure and mobility pilots.
(Last updated: 18/05/2026)
Funding Sources and Support Initiatives
- Integrated Transport Development Operational Programme Plus (2021-2027): Through this transport development programme, Hungary is using EU funding to improve sustainable urban mobility and sustainable national transport. Investments are benefitting urban mobility, the national rail network, the EuroVelo cycling network, and road safety. The programme directs funding to support sustainable mobility actions as identified in the Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans or similar mobility strategies.
- Territorial and settlement development Operational Programme: EU-funded programme that supports regional sustainable mobility innovation, urban transport pilots and local deployment projects in Hungary.
(Last updated: 18/05/2026)