Partner offers for HSUP teams
Browse through the offers from HSUP partners and find the one that suits your team!
Partners
Partner offers are available in the spring semesters.
BNL Start Partners
BNL Start Partners Kft.
Introduction
BNL Start Partners is Hungary's first FinTech and B2B-focused incubator, with its headquarters in Miskolc. The company was founded by successful entrepreneurs with proven track records in international technology markets. Its aim is to provide opportunities and support to agile young individuals, garage startups, early-stage companies, and seed-phase businesses to help them develop and implement their ideas.
Application
You can apply by sending a brief introductory email to hsup@bnlstart.com, where, if possible, introduce your idea. Explain what problem your idea solves, what is the value proposition, and why you think people would pay for the solution. Please attach the one-pager or pitch deck if you have already prepared one. Don’t forget to introduce your team as well! It is important for us to see who you are, what skills you have, and why you believe you can make your idea successful.
Offers
Participation opportunity at BNL Start events
BNL Start offers free participation opportunities for 2-3 student teams at events organized or supported by BNL Start.
Professional consulting
Based on prior agreement, it provides up to two 30-minute professional consultations per academic year for a maximum of 3 student teams.
Coworking Hungary
Coworking Hungary
Introduction
Our mission is to promote and spread the culture of co-working office environments while highlighting the numerous benefits it offers.
Application
Application is possible via the following link: https://forms.gle/yb84B2WCeUsppAi6A. For any questions, please use the following email address: hello@coworkinghungary.hu.
Offers
Coworking and meeting room usage
Each HSUP team is granted free access to 4 coworking units (one unit = 1 person/day) and 2 hours of meeting room usage.
Bosch
Robert Bosch Kft.
Introduction
The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of various technologies and services. With nearly 470 subsidiaries and regional companies in more than 60 countries, the group operates in four business sectors: mobility, industrial technology, consumer goods, and energy & building technology. As a leading IoT company, Bosch offers innovative solutions for smart homes, Industry 4.0, and connected mobility.
Application
Applications can be sent to RBHU.HSUP@hu.bosch.com with a brief introduction of the team members and project idea.
Offers
Professional mentorship
In the HSUP Program, mentors are provided for students based on the number of topics proposed by Bosch or deemed worthy of support.
Industry expert consultation
Bosch offers industrial expert consultation opportunities for students working on topics proposed or considered support-worthy by Bosch.
Brancsközösség.hu Zrt.
Brancsközösség.hu Zrt.
Introduction
Brancs is Hungary’s first community marketplace, providing space for the country’s most unique product and service development projects while allowing entrepreneurs to realize them together with their audience.
Application
Applications can be submitted to hsup@brancskozosseg.hu by sending a pitch video of up to 5 minutes—on an ongoing basis.
Offers
Alumni Pitch Night + discounted campaign launch
Every six months, 10 HSUP alumni teams that submit a pitch video are selected to compete in a pitch night. The top 3 teams receive a discounted campaign launch opportunity on the Brancs community marketplace. (To apply, the email subject must include 'HSUP Alumni').
Shared lunch
Organizes a one-time advisory session combined with a joint lunch with Gábor Kövesdi, founder of Brancs and MyFarm Harta startups, or the CEO of the Brancs marketplace.
Marketing consulting
Provides a 1-hour marketing consultation with the marketing director of the Brancs community marketplace.
Discounted campaign launch opportunity
Offers a discounted campaign launch opportunity on the Brancs community marketplace at the end of the semester for the Brancs’ favorite team at Demo Day.
CheckINN Kft.
CheckINN Turisztikai Innovációmenedzsment Kft.
Introduction
CheckINN is Hungary’s first tourism innovation HUB, comprising 10 different projects, including idea competitions, professional events, podcast recordings, and alumni meetups. Our programs are aimed at university students, with the goal of promoting the industry, encouraging innovative thinking, and fostering an entrepreneurial mindset in higher education.
Application
Applications can be sent to toth.korsos.benedek@check-inn.hu via email, including a brief (maximum 5 pages) description of the team members and project idea
Offers
Tourism sector mentorship
Provides 2x2 hours of professional tourism mentoring for 5 student teams.
Free annual subscription to professional journals
Grants an annual subscription to professional journals published by Turizmus Kft. for mentored teams (each team member can choose one: Turizmus.com magazine, Business Traveller, or Vendéglátás magazine).
CIB Bank
CIB Bank
Introduction
CIB Bank’s small business segment serves more than 55,000 clients, including sole proprietors, primary producers, and micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises. As a leader in banking digitalization, we were the first to introduce online lending for small business clients, along with unique online invoice and loan proposal platforms. We have also launched our online softPOS solution, and our fully online account opening service is available for small business customers.
Application
Applications can be sent to fetter.istvan@cib.hu via email.
Offers
Internship opportunities
Offers internship application opportunities for HSUP students.
Professional mentorship
Provides professional mentors for the program.
Creative Accelerator
Creative Accelerator Kft.
Introduction
Creative Accelerator Incubator is founded by experts with hands-on experience, an international network, and effective management skills to support startups. As one of Hungary’s largest investors in life sciences, we primarily seek projects and startups in biotech, medtech, and medical IT but are also open to other fields.
Application
Applications can be sent to office@lcinnoconsult.com via email.
Offers
Investment acquisition opportunities
Offers investment opportunities for selected student teams working in the life sciences field if their project is deemed worthy.
Workshop
Organizes a workshop for student teams on investment-related topics.
Design Terminal
Design Terminal Nonprofit Kft.
Introduction
Design Terminal is a creative innovation agency specializing in startup mentorship, talent development, and business growth.
Application
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Offers
Professional mentorship
Provides professional mentors.
HSUP Alumni
Organizes and facilitates an HSUP Alumni community-building day.
Digital Factory
Digital Factory
Introduction
Digital Factory helps companies develop their products and provides financing to enable them to grow into successful global businesses.
Application
Applications can be sent to digitalfactoryzrt@gmail.com by submitting a one-pager, continuously until the program closes.
Offers
Professional consultation
Offers one HSUP project team consultation and advice on business idea prototyping at a pre-arranged time.
Professional mentorship
Provides professional mentors.
Dr. Tanács Ügyvédi Iroda
Dr. Tanács Ügyvédi Iroda
Introduction
A law firm specializing in legal support for startups, offering services in Budapest, Szeged, and online.
Application
Applications can be sent to office@drtanacs.hu via email.
Offers
Legal consulting
Provides legal consultation for startups
Workshop
Holds a workshop on “Legal Issues for Startups.”
Drukka Startup Studio
Drukka Startup Studio
Introduction
Our goal is to discover talented young individuals and allow them to get to know us so we can invest in the startups they plan to build.
Application
Applications can be sent to info@drukka.hu via email, including a one-pager and financial plan.
Offers
Informal professional discussions
Invites an entire team to lunch with a UX/UI designer, front-end or back-end developer at a pre-arranged time—ask them anything and enjoy the meal!
Monthly Hub55 coworking pass
Provides a one-month Hub55 coworking pass at a pre-arranged time, including free WiFi, a gaming monitor, and unlimited coffee, snacks, and drinks.
Accelerator participation
Grants participation in the 2nd cohort of the Founder Institute acceleration program (details upon contact).
EFOTT
EFOTT Kft.
Introduction
Today, EFOTT, with 110,000 attendees, is one of the most significant festivals among young people and Hungary’s largest student event. Visit our booth for amazing prizes. Don’t forget: Just freely!
Application
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Offers
Participation in EFOTT organization
Allows one team with a completed idea to participate in the next EFOTT festival organization.
Enterprise Group Technologies Kft.
Enterprise Group Technologies Kft.
Introduction
Our PLM business unit offers comprehensive engineering solutions and IT services for industrial companies. The Siemens DIS and Hexagon CAD-CAM solutions we distribute cover the entire product lifecycle—from concept and design to manufacturing—while also supporting product development and reuse.
Application
Applications can be sent to csicsely.aniko@enterprisegroup.hu by submitting a one-pager.
Offers
Solid Edge program participation
Guides and mentors participants through the Solid Edge “Fresh Graduate Program” and provides a one-year free Solid Edge subscription for the team with the best engineering project.
Professional consulting
Offers up to two 30-minute professional consultations per academic year for a maximum of 3 student teams upon prior agreement.
Access to EPLM Solid Edge Knowledge Base
Grants HSUP teams access to the EPLM Solid Edge Knowledge Base during their projects upon request.
Provision of Solid Edge student license
Provides SE student licenses for HSUP teams upon request.
Future Proof Consulting Kft.
Future Proof Consulting Kft.
Introduction
Our goal is to develop the innovation ecosystem. We help startups—the key players—maximize their potential by focusing on their leaders and teams.
Application
-
Offers
Professional mentorship
Provides professional mentors.
Green Brother
Green Brother
Introduction
Green Brother Business Development and Training Center aims to prepare innovative businesses for international markets and attract foreign investment.
Application
Applications can be sent to andras.loerincz@greenbrother.hu by submitting a one-pager.
Offers
Professional mentorship
Provides 10 hours of mentoring per team for 2 mobility-focused and 2 energy-focused teams during the spring semester.
Consultation
Offers consultation on EIT InnoEnergy/EIT Urban Mobility investment processes for the 2 best teams.
Access to modules
Grants free access to the Green Brother modules for the 5 best energy and 5 best mobility teams after the spring semester (https://greenbrother.hu/).
HunBAN
Magyar Üzleti Angyal Egyesület
Introduction
The association's goal is to organize Hungary’s business angel community and increase angel investment activity.
Application
Applications can be sent to comm@hunban.eu via email.
Offers
Workshop
Holds a 90-minute “Pitch Preparation” workshop for 5 teams selected by HUNBAN, providing feedback and recommendations from an angel investor’s perspective.
iFinance Kft.
iFinance Kft.
Introduction
iFinance provides valuable services to small and medium-sized enterprises looking to respond efficiently to rapidly changing economic conditions and improve their financial operations. Our financial leadership, controlling, and financial management divisions cover the full spectrum of financial needs.
Application
Applications must be sent via email to office@ifinance.hu by April 14. The startup idea should be described in 5-10 sentences. Two representatives should be delegated for the discussions who can actively participate in business planning. Please answer the following question: Have you already prepared any financial or business plan for the project?
Offers
Professional consultation
We provide consulting for 3 HSUP teams, assisting in business plan development, as well as offering consulting and mentorship
IVSZ
Informatikai, Távközlési és Elektronikai Vállalkozások Szövetsége
Introduction
IVSZ serves as a common platform for the IT, telecommunications, and electronics industries. It drives and advocates for the development of the digital economy, representing industry-wide and societal interests beyond immediate business goals. IVSZ acts as a compass, knowledge base, and communication organization to support business and political decision-makers and enhance the recognition of the IT sector.
Application
Applications can be sent to iroda@ivsz.hu via email.
Offers
Professional mentorship
A professional mentor is provided for the HSUP team working on their corporate challenge.
Event participation
Free participation for 20 students and special discounts for HSUP students at events organized by IVSZ (e.g., SMART).
Display opportunities
Two teams selected by IVSZ will be given the opportunity to present at SMART or other IVSZ-organized startup-focused events.
Izinta Kft.
Izinta Kft.
Introduction
IZINTA Kereskedelmi Kft. distributes innovative products with a focus on market demand, aiming to maximize customer satisfaction. As a key player in Hungary’s healthcare trade sector, the company—founded in 1993 and 100% Hungarian-owned—has over 25 years of history. IZINTA continuously increases its value by aligning with market needs, expanding its product range, and providing high-quality services to maintain a growing and satisfied customer base.
Application
Applications can be sent to marketing@izinta.hu by submitting a one-pager.
Offers
Healthcare sector consultation
Izinta Kft, with 30 years of experience in the healthcare industry, offers two 2-hour sessions where students can ask questions related to the company’s fields of expertise and utilize this knowledge in their future projects.
Business lunch
A business lunch will be organized in Budapest with the leaders of Izinta Kft, where students will receive healthcare industry and business advice. Students can ask questions, and their projects will be reviewed based on the leaders’ experience.
Laser Consult Kft.
Laser Consult Kft.
Introduction
Laser Consult provides innovation management services, guiding clients from idea to business realization.
Application
Applications can be sent to lcinnoconsult@lcinnoconsult.com by submitting a one-pager.
Offers
Meeting opportunities with angel investors
Selected student teams will be given the opportunity to connect with angel investors.
Workshop
A workshop will be held for student teams.
Lunar Program
Lunar Program Zrt.
Introduction
Lunar Program is a 20-month-long startup incubator and accelerator program that supports future entrepreneurs from co-founder matchmaking to securing seed investment.
Application
Applications should be sent via email to jakab.kitti@lunarprogram.space, including a one-pager and answers to the following three questions: What problem are you solving? Whose problem is it? Why is it important to solve this problem? What is your solution to the problem? Why is your solution unique? Who are your main competitors? Who are the team members, and what are your main competencies? After this, the team can expect a 15-30 minute motivation interview.
Offers
Professional feedback for EIT Digital Venture Program application
For HSUP teams applying to the EIT Digital Venture Program, feedback will be provided on their application materials before submission to improve their chances.
Invitation to the Lunar Program incubator, Design Station
Teams that reach the HSUP Demo Day can apply for an invitation to the Lunar Program incubator, the Design Station, where they can further develop their ideas.
MeOut Group
MeOut Group
Introduction
MeOut Group has been implementing projects and events for over 15 years in education, innovation, and business development. Our activities span Central and Western Europe, Scandinavia, Eastern Europe, the Western Balkans, the Caucasus, Turkey, Central Asia, and from 2024, Africa. We are part of the world's largest online startup competition, the Global Startup Awards, managing two regions—Central European Startup Awards and EuroAsian Startup Awards. We support the entrepreneurial world, the startup ecosystem, and cross-country and cross-continental collaborations.
Application
Applications are continuously open via email to zsolt.budavarinagy@meout.org with the following information: Names of team members, field of expertise/study, and LinkedIn profiles, Brief description of the product/service, including a pitch deck/one-pager attachment, Indication of the requested support(s)
Offers
Shared lunch
An invitation for a joint lunch (in Szeged or Budapest – “company visit”) where the team can present their product/service and be connected with relevant experts or industry players if needed.
Professional consultation
Two 1-hour (usually online) mentorship sessions for pitch deck and one-pager preparation.
MBH Fintechlab
MBH Fintechlab
Introduction
MBH Fintechlab is MBH Bank’s innovation lab, where our expert team builds the future of banking. Through startup investments and professional events, we explore the latest technologies, solutions, and innovations to find the best collaborations for the bank.
Application
Applications are accepted until March 31 by submitting a one-pager to lauri.sonia@fintechlab.hu.
Offers
Exclusive professional support
An exclusive professional support opportunity provided by an investor group for up to 5 HSUP student teams.
MOL Group
MOL Group
Introduction
The MOL Group is an integrated, Budapest-based international oil and gas company with a workforce of 25,000 employees worldwide. Operating in over 30 countries and with more than 80 years of industry experience, our company ensures a smart transition with the solutions of tomorrow: strengthening regional supply security through investments, creating value from waste, and shaping the future of mobility with innovative technologies.
Application
Applications can be sent to challenge@mol.hu via email by submitting a one-pager, from team formation until the end of the mentoring period.
Offers
Professional consulting, validation
Three hours of free validation and go-to-market strategy consulting provided by the company’s Tech Transfer organization for a maximum of 4 HSUP project teams.
Professional mentorship
Mentors are provided for the program.
NAK TechLab
NAK TechLab
Introduction
NAK TechLab is the long-term innovation program of the National Chamber of Agriculture, focusing on the digital modernization of Hungarian agriculture. By working with next-generation startup companies, it seeks innovative solutions to agricultural challenges that boost and make the sector more efficient. Since 2019, the program has supported Hungarian agritech startups and, in the past five years, has participated in the development of nearly 100 agricultural technology startups.
Application
Applications can be sent to csekei.evelin@nak.hu via email.
Offers
Agricultural sector consultation
For agriculture-related projects, agricultural professional mentorship (in livestock farming and field crop production) is available once a month.
Participation opportunity in NAK TechLab events
Mature projects will be given the opportunity to present at a NAK TechLab event (e.g., an investor event).
OXO Labs
OXO Labs Kft.
Introduction
As a subsidiary of OXO Technologies Holding Nyrt., OXO Labs Kft. engages in incubation, acceleration, and early-stage investments. These activities focus on early-stage (pre-seed, seed) technology innovations, applying an industry-agnostic approach. Thanks to the extensive professional and investor network of the OXO Group, we can provide active support to incubated projects even in their later growth phases, both professionally and in terms of investment.
Application
Applications can be submitted by sending a one-pager via email to info@oxolabs.eu with the subject 'HSUP Consultation' or 'HSUP - Innocamp.'
Offers
Professional consultation
Provides a 2-hour consultation opportunity for 3 HSUP teams.
Professional mentorship
Delegates a professional mentor to the HSUP program.
Pozi
Pozi
Introduction
An online platform, like Facebook, but exclusively for startups. After a simple registration, upload your one-pager and start using it to apply for competitions and other events. Since your startup gets a unique URL, you can also use it to attract investors or send it to incubators. No more struggling with PDFs—when you update your profile here, it will always display the latest version.
Application
Applications can be sent to hello@pozi.io via email or through the Pozi platform via the HSUP group.
Offers
Organizing a professional brunch
Organizes a professional brunch for 20 HSUP students.
Workshop
Conducts an online workshop for HSUP students.
Idea validation and pitch training
Provides idea validation and pitch training for teams participating in the HSUP Demo Day.
Discounted tickets
Offers a 15% discount on ticket prices for HSUP students at events organized by international partners.
Free participation opportunity
Ensures free participation for all HSUP alumni teams in the Budapest semifinals of the Startup World Cup.
Scale Agency
Scale Agency
Introduction
We believe in a beautiful and value-driven world, and our goal is to help businesses thrive in it. We create communication materials built on strategy, assisting in brand discovery, visual design, and marketing. Whether you face branding, visual, or marketing challenges, we craft the implementation plan and support you along the entire journey.
Application
Applications can be sent to milan@scaleagency.hu with a project description.
Offers
Consultation
Assistance in developing presentations in an 'aquarium-style' format: multiple teams gather at a designated time to review and analyze presentations together. The goal is to improve presentations collaboratively and learn from one another, making them more effective and aesthetically pleasing. This process is especially for students or project teams who excel in a specific field (for a total of 6 groups).
Start it @K&H
Start it @K&H
Introduction
An industry-independent startup incubator providing office space, training, and access to a broad expert network to help program participants grow.
Application
Applications can be sent to Peter.honyi@kh.hu via email, followed by a short discussion to determine what support the team can receive.
Offers
'Green card' for autumn incubator selection
The two most outstanding teams selected by them will receive a 'green card' in the incubator's autumn selection process, advancing directly to the final round.
Access to a coworking office
Students will gain insight into the incubator: after prior agreement, they can use the co-working space for a day.
STRT Holding Zrt.
STRT Holding Zrt.
Introduction
STRT aims to support early-stage startups in Hungary with knowledge, mentoring, and investment. Our knowledge program provides valuable insights for business leaders—from launching a company to managing billion-dollar dilemmas and planning an exit strategy.
Application
Applications can be sent to petak@strt.hu via email.
Offers
Professional mentorship
Provides 1 professional mentor for the HSUP program.
Consultation opportunities
Offers a 2-hour consultation opportunity for 3 HSUP teams.
Education
Provides participation opportunities for 3 participants in any one-day course.
Start IT Up Győr
Start IT Up Győr Egyesület
Introduction
The Start IT up Győr initiative was launched in 2017 with the clear ambition of putting Győr on Europe's tech map. Since then, we have been building a sustainable startup ecosystem from the ground up to ensure that promising entrepreneurs and young talents do not leave the region. Our goal is to help local entrepreneurs, aspiring business owners, and innovators so that young people can find opportunities locally and realize their ideas in a European environment.
Application
Applications can be submitted by sending a one-pager to hello@startupgyor.hu or anett@startupgyor.hu via email.
Offers
Startup consulting
A one-hour online meeting (for 3 teams): one-hour startup consulting with the Start IT up Győr professional team, individual online consultation, and professional feedback on ideas.
IDEATHON participation
A three-day idea competition in Győr (for up to 6 participants): participation in the 2024 IDEATHON idea competition, with accommodation provided for participants during the competition in Győr
Startup Campus
Startup Campus
Introduction
Startup Campus is a European innovation agency and startup incubator. It develops and implements innovation programs for corporate and governmental partners, offering educational, incubation, investment, sales, and international market entry services for innovative projects from the idea phase to high-growth SMEs. The program is executed by an international team, currently operating in three countries and five cities. Its mission is to create value for society through business-driven innovation.
Application
Applications can be sent to hello@startupcampus.hu via email or through the Startup Campus and TechStars platforms according to the specific program's competition announcement.
Offers
Professional mentorship + business development consulting
Provides a professional mentor for early-stage startups. Business development consulting from Startup Campus professionals (for 3 participants).
Startup Hungary Alapítvány
Startup Hungary Alapítvány
Introduction
Startup Hungary aims to foster the launch and growth of more internationally successful startups in Hungary.
Application
Applications can be sent to hello@startuphungary.io or timi@startuphungary.io with a short introduction and a description of the biggest challenge faced.
Offers
Consultation opportunities
Provides a 2-hour consultation opportunity for 3 HSUP teams.
Offering tickets
Provides 10 tickets per event for the First Monday event.
Startup Plastic Surgery
MAREMAGNUM Külkereskedelmi és Szolgáltató Kft.
Introduction
The Startup Plastic Surgery program is the first and only startup incubation program in Hungary focused on rethinking plastics. Developed in partnership with the Climate Innovation Community (KIK), with whom we have been working for over eight years on greentech accelerator programs, this initiative has been supporting early-stage startups in realizing their greentech ideas since 2020, focusing on innovation throughout the entire lifecycle of plastics.
Application
Applications can be sent to hello@startup-plastic.com with a brief description of the idea, team members' names and contact details, and a list of identified market competitors with similar existing projects.
Offers
Climate impact assessment
Offers climate impact assessment for teams working in the greentech sector to help them determine the environmental impact of their product/service.
Professional consultation
Provides professional consultation for teams working in greentech (mainly plastics).
SZTNH
Szellemi Tulajdon Nemzeti Hivatala
Introduction
The Hungarian Intellectual Property Office (SZTNH) is the governmental authority responsible for protecting intellectual property in the fields of economy, science, and culture. Its activities cover industrial property rights, copyright, and the qualification of research and development activities.
Application
Applications can be submitted directly to roland.zonai@gmail.com by sending a one-pager about the project, continuously until the program ends. Alumni members are also welcome to seek support after the program.
Offers
Professional consultation
Provides professional consultation for HSUP teams on intellectual property protection.
Workshop
Conducts a professional workshop on intellectual property.
Szintézis-Net Kft.
Szintézis-Net Kft.
Introduction
We are a full-service digital product company that helps you build outstanding custom solutions for digitalization and market success.
Application
One-pagers can be submitted to pmolnar@szintezis-net.hu via email until the end of the mentoring period.
Offers
Consulting
Provides 1 hour of product development and/or business development consulting for 3 teams.
Techtra Zrt.
TECHTRA Közhasznú Nonprofit Zrt.
Introduction
The TECHTRA Technology Transfer Institute researches and develops the latest dual-use (civilian and defense) technologies. Our goal is to establish a technology knowledge hub and facilitate transfer between industry and academia, making Hungarian enterprises and dual-use developments more competitive.
Application
Students should send their idea in a one-pager format to fulop.zoltan@techtra.hu, emphasizing the technological solution and highlighting the problems for which they seek assistance from Techtra. Contact details should be included in the one-pager. Based on these details, a decision will be made regarding collaboration.
Offers
Professional consultation
Assists HSUP teams with idea validation, offering consulting and mentoring in topics aligned with its focus areas. For more mature products, it may provide testing grounds or facilitate market entry.
Tőkeportál
Tőkeportál Zrt.
Introduction
Tőkeportál, Hungary’s first crowdfunding platform, aims to enhance the visibility of the innovation ecosystem and strengthen collaboration.
Application
Applications can be sent to mentor@tokeportal.eu with a brief description or directly via this link: https://calendly.com/tokeportal.
Offers
Event participation
Participation in events organized by Tőkeportál. In addition to all past events, they regularly hold Ecosystem Talks on the first Monday morning of each month and CrowdWednesDay on Wednesday mornings.
Providing mentors
Has 60+ contracted mentors with expertise covering most innovative industries and services. Users with a profile on Tőkeportál can book them directly via The Mentor Platform. Additionally, the MentorCall takes place online once a month, where mentors introduce themselves and interact with participants.
Education
To enhance financial awareness and entrepreneurial skills, they regularly participate in and host lectures across the country.
International expansion
Their international operational license allows for seamless entry into foreign markets, integrating crowdfunding's main strengths—capital raising and market entry—within a single campaign.
Capital raising
Tőkeportál is Hungary’s first licensed investment-based crowdfunding service provider, specializing in capital raising. So far, 15 startups have raised 1.3 billion HUF in funding. With nearly 10,000 registered investors, startups can raise 0.5-1 million euros in 2-3 months through a well-structured campaign, with a fixed cost of 1,000 EUR and a 6.5% success fee. The platform primarily supports startups and SMEs entering the market with an online presence and 3,000-5,000 followers, enabling successful campaigns in nearly any segment (B2C, B2B business models included).
Vespucci Partners
Vespucci Partners
Introduction
Vespucci Partners is a venture capital firm investing in startups with innovative technologies. Our goal is to bridge the Hungarian market with the American startup ecosystem.
Application
Fully formed teams can apply by submitting a one-pager to info@vespuccipartners.com. Other student inquiries are also welcomed via email.
Offers
Expert at Demo Day
Delegates an expert to the HSUP Demo Day closing event.
Pitching opportunity
Provides up to 3 selected teams with an opportunity to pitch in front of the Vespucci investment team.
Investor feedback
Reviews the investment presentations of up to 3 selected teams and provides relevant investor feedback.
Vivold Consulting
Vivold Design Kft.
Introduction
At Vivold, we redefine the limits of success by offering consulting services in IT projects, digital product management, product design, and business strategy. As dedicated partners to startups, we provide innovative solutions that help businesses thrive in competitive markets.
Application
Applications can be submitted via email to info@vivold.com, including the team leader's contact details. Additionally, please provide a brief summary of the business idea and the topic for which you are seeking consultation from the team.
Offers
Professional consultation
3 x 1-hour free consultations for 2 HSUP teams on project management, product management, product design, and strategic consulting.
Product introduction workshop
Product introduction workshop for 2 teams, with each workshop lasting 2-4 hours depending on the selected product.
Pitch preparation
2 x 1-hour pitch preparation sessions for 2 HSUP teams.
Heves Vármegyei Kereskedelmi és Iparkamara
Heves Vármegyei Kereskedelmi és Iparkamara
Introduction
The Heves County Chamber of Commerce is the largest economic development organization in the region. Its mission is to support businesses by improving the entrepreneurial environment, providing economic analysis and forecasts, coordinating vocational training, offering recommendations, building reliable business connections, and providing business consulting.
Application
Teams can apply for support whenever they find it necessary by contacting kata.nagy@hkik.hu.
Offers
Professional mentorship
Provides a professional mentor for the program.
Pitch training
Offers pitch preparation for 1 HSUP project team in 2 x 2-hour sessions.
Professional consulting
Provides professional consulting for 1 HSUP project team on business startup topics in a 1-hour session.
Datatronic
Datatronic
Introduction
We support complex digital transformation with modular services. Our infrastructure and software solutions facilitate development across all sectors.
Application
Along with the one-pager, a more detailed project description should be sent to info@datatronic.hu. How do you envision the project with key milestones (high-level timeline)? What is the projected outcome, and what are your goals? Exit in 1-2 years? Investment? Fast market entry? Who is the target audience for the product? What resources are available to achieve these goals? From what perspective are you seeking advice? If a detailed description is provided (along with an NDA, if needed), it will be reviewed, and the company will determine how they can assist.
Offers
Support for project teams
Mentoring and supporting projects.
Free services
Provides free Hosting, Cloud, IaaS, and SaaS services for startups for a limited period.
Office usage
Offers office infrastructure (dedicated project room, meeting room, projector, monitors) for up to 6 people per team to facilitate collaboration.
Rackhost Zrt.
Rackhost Zrt.
Introduction
Our company is 100% Hungarian-owned, providing high-quality web and server hosting services with over 15 years of experience. Whether for small or large enterprises, ensuring the accessibility of public content on the internet is an essential requirement for all.
Application
Teams can request the registration link by emailing rozman.renata@rackhost.hu, through which their credit will be granted.
Offers
10,000 HUF discount for online services
Provides a 10,000 HUF credit for the top 100 teams to support their online presence. Rackhost Zrt. offers a wide range of IT infrastructure services, including web hosting, domain registration, and business email services, helping teams bring their creative ideas and businesses to a wider audience.
Tappointment
Tappointment
Introduction
Tappointment started as a startup and has grown into a web development agency run by young professionals. We develop custom software solutions—from MVPs to enterprise-grade applications—primarily using React-Node technologies in the cloud. We also have AR and AI projects and serve both Hungarian and international clients. Our office is on the 10th floor of the Duna Tower. Feel free to reach out to us for consultations on technology, startups, and marketing topics.
Application
Applications can be sent to hello@tappointment.com with a one-pager or CV, specifying which offered support they wish to utilize.
Offers
Professional consultation
Provides professional consultation/advisory services for 1-2 teams.
Workshop
Workshops in IT, business, and marketing fields.
Morgens
Morgens
Introduction
For over 10 years, we have specialized in tourism and hotel software development, as well as planning and optimizing online marketing strategies for hotels.
Application
Applications can be sent to katona.zoltan@morgens.hu.
Offers
Consultation
Provides a 1-hour consultation for 5 selected HSUP teams on tourism and hospitality industry topics, including online marketing strategy.
Voovo
Voovo
Introduction
Voovo helps educational institutions integrate active recall and spaced repetition into their curriculum to improve learning outcomes.
Application
Applications can be sent to benedek@voovo.studye-mail.
Offers
Consultation
Provides a 30-minute consultation for 2 HSUP teams.
Discount
The Voovo: AI Spaced Repetition application is available at a discount (exact details of the discount).
Workshop
Workshops on 'How to leverage accelerator and incubator programs' or 'Product-market fit' topics, covering early product/idea validation and pre-seed (early stage) fundraising.
White Unicorn
White Unicorn
Introduction
The White Unicorn Incubator leverages Hungary’s strong medical and IT education background to support the creation and growth of health/medtech startups. It provides investment, incubation, and networking opportunities for early-stage companies.
Application
Applications can be sent to info@whiteunicorn.hu.
Offers
Participation in Demo Day
Delegates an expert to the HSUP Demo Day closing event.
Preparation, test presentation
Provides up to 2 selected teams with a 2-hour test pitching opportunity before Demo Day, along with professional feedback.
Néprajzi Múzeum
Néprajzi Múzeum
Introduction
The Ethnographic Museum is an open cultural space where past and present, science and education, and different cultures and generations meet and interact. This philosophy shapes the museum’s research, goals, and overall operations. You can even work from the museum’s dedicated coworking office, or if you’re just visiting, you can freely explore its interior spaces for free.
Application
Applications can be sent to konyvesbolt@neprajz.hu.
Offers
Discounted coworking space for occasional use
Offers discounted desk rental opportunities for teams, subject to availability. The room comfortably accommodates 12 people and can be expanded to 16. The first two hours are free, with each additional hour available at a 10% discount (450 HUF/hour per desk instead of 500 HUF). Booking all 12 desks together costs 5,400 HUF/hour instead of 6,000 HUF/hour. The minimum booking duration is 4 hours.
Discounted monthly coworking office pass
For monthly bookings: A 25% discount applies when booking 4 days in advance, reducing the total cost from 160,000 HUF to 120,000 HUF/month. The monthly rental includes 12-16 desks for 4 fixed days and a one-time use of a meeting room directly accessible from the space. The daily rental follows the Etknow bookstore’s opening hours: October 1 – May 1: 10:00-18:00 May 1 – October 1: 10:00-20:00