BioHorizons
The factsheet was produced through the Climate-KIC Biohorizons project. The Climate-KIC Biohorizons project was led by Dr Edward Hodgson, Aberystwyth University, UK and co-ordinated by NNFCC, UK. Project partners were Imperial College, UK, South Pole Carbon Ltd. Switzerland; University of Valencia, Spain; University of Bologna, Italy; PANNON Pro Innovation Services Ltd. Hungary; University of Kassel, Germany; INRA, France.
Factsheet Overview
This factsheet gives an overview of Hungary's bioeconomy innovation technology system. It includes the key government interventions, research initiatives, networks and finance instruments, in Hungary.
Bioeconomy Governance
The multiple aspects of bioeconomy are split between:
- Ministry of Agriculture
- Ministry for National Economy
- Ministry of National Development
Bioeconomy Strategies
Currently, there is no dedicated strategy or policy framework aiming for the formation of the Hungarian bioeconomy, and due to its complexity, the responsibilities are not clear and interfaces are not provided. However, there are policies which cover aspects of the bioeconomy. The National Environmental Technology Innovation Strategy 2011 is a framework for eco-innovation within the Hungarian National Reform Programme. The vision of the framework is to facilitate environmental industries and technology, to focus on environmental innovation, reduce primary material use, encourage reuse and recycling, and prevent environmental problems.
The Hungarian Government also approved the following strategies to improve sustainable development, innovation R&D, the economy and employment in various sectors:
- National Rural Development Strategy
- New Széchenyi Development Plan
- National Research and Development and Innovation Strategy 2020
More information
For more information about the Hungarian bioeconomy please download the factsheet above, or contact Dr Caitlin Burns, NNFCC.
Bioeconomy Factsheet Series
This factsheet series provides a concise summary of how different EU governments are supporting the growth of the bioeconomy through policy, strategy and research. Other Factsheets in this series include: