National Office for Research and Technology

The National Office for Research and Technology (NKTH) has a key role in developing and implementing Hungary's science, technology and innovation policies. NKTH supports financially and by institutional means the creation, dissemination and exploitation of new knowledge and technology. Its activity is financed by the Research and Technology Innovation Fund.  This public funding is recycled by NKTH into the Hungarian economy by supporting R&D activities, primarily through its system of calls for proposals.

The local organizers successfully applied for a “maecenas proposal”. The aim of the call included promoting the international exchange of experience of researchers and developers, supporting conferences, exhibitions and publications directly linked to innovation activities including R&D