Innovation Ecosystem Strength in Hungary
Over the past decade, Hungary's startup ecosystem has shown sustained strength and international visibility across five key industries.
Between 2015 and 2025: €925M million in venture capital flowed into the most active sectors shaping the future of the Hungarian innovation economy.
Life Sciences
(pharma, biotech, medtech, healthtech)
Innovations in diagnostics, biotechnology, and digital health stand out regionally for their impact and scalability.
VC investments between 2015-2025: €112,1M
AI & Big Data
Enterprise software and data-driven technologies have long been cornerstones of the Hungarian ecosystem. After 2021, AI-based corporate solutions such as fraud detection, predictive modeling, and data security gained particular momentum.
VC investments between 2015-2025: €236,4M
Fintech & Cybersecurity
From 2021 to 2025, these two sectors clearly dominated Hungary's funding landscape.
VC investments between 2015-2025: €218,2M
Enterprise Software
Hungarian B2B software development remained one of the most attractive investment areas throughout the decade. This sector forms the country’s core technological export base.
VC investments between 2015-2025: €201,5M
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Transportation & Mobility
The 2018–2019 period marked a boom for Hungarian mobility and smart-transport solutions. Sustainable mobility and sharing-economy innovations continue to position Hungary among the regional leaders.
VC investments between 2015-2025: €156,8M
