Our Programs & Services
We offer incubation programmes and connect entrepreneurs and innovators to large organisations, partners, investors, and the public sector. Why? To build a more just and sustainable society.
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Social Impact Award
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We will continue next year!
The Social Impact Award (SIA) is more than just an award: it is the world’s largest training and support programme for higher education students and young people on sustainability, environmental and social innovation.
The SIA programme helps young people aged 14-30 to explore social entrepreneurship and take the first steps towards setting up a social enterprise.
CAPSULE is an Erasmus+ project organized in 3 EU countries, Romania, Croatia and Hungary by Impact Hub Bucharest, Career Shift, Impact Hub Zagreb and Impact Hub Budapest with the aim of promoting young people’s initiatives in the area of entrepreneurship and social entrepreneurship, with a focus on social inclusion and diversity in fields such as education, training, youth and sport, and also to increase the degree of employability among young people.
Momentum Project
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Momentum Project was a 24-months programme. In partnership with local stakeholders in five EU countries – Greece, Italy, Spain, Portugal and Hungary, implemented from January 2022 to December 2023, and funded by the European Union’s Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF). The programme was focusing on reducing barriers faced by migrant and refugee women undergoing the process of socio-economic integration.
SoTecIn
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Horizon Europe project SoTecIn Factory aims to connect industry with society in a community of mission-oriented social innovators, to support social entrepreneurs in their drive to increase the circularity of key product value chains, and to promote a culture of social innovation in European manufacturing businesses. It focuses on improving the circularity of 4 out of seven key product value chains, as defined by the EU Circular Economy Action Plan: Packaging, Plastics, Textiles, Food, water and nutrients.
AWE Hungary - Academy of Women Entrepreneurs
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The Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) is a female entrepreneurship promotion program that provides women entrepreneurs with the knowledge, tools and network they need to create and grow their businesses. It enables women from all over the world to deepen their entrepreneurial skills and build their business model, through a facilitated online education program in English and ongoing mentorship.
In 2024 Hungary joined AWE’s global network for the fourth time through the US Embassy in Budapest, and continues to build its business development framework on the global experience, but the 6-month program is adapted to the local context to best serve the needs of the target group of female entrepreneurs living in rural Hungary, and is supplemented with networking and mentorship opportunities.
Incorpora
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How to start a business in Hungary? Incorpora program supports the unemployed people in their entrepreneurial ambitions to become self-employed. This support is in the form of free online workshops, one-on-one consulting, free basic training, and mentorship. Participants learn the basics of business and financial planning during two group sessions, where we help them determine value propositions, best pricing, target groups, and market segments. You can apply to the program through our website.
Language Exchange
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The Impact Hub Language Exchange is our own program to support foreigners in Hungary to learn the local language in a new way. Our language teacher, Andrea Kállay (Candy) has been teaching Hungarian for 15 years. Her classes are interactive, updated and enjoyable. Besides the learning process you can also be part of an international community. We have programmes from Beginner to B1 level, you can join anytime after your application and a level assessment.
6-week intensive business development program for Ukrainian refugees
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Impact Hub Budapest, in partnership with the Lutheran Diakonia, is proud to announce an intensive business development program designed for Ukrainian refugees living in Hungary. This initiative aims to equip aspiring entrepreneurs with the essential tools to launch financially sustainable businesses with a positive social or environmental impact.
What the Program Offers:
Foundational Business Knowledge: Evaluate the viability of your idea and build a solid Business Model Canvas.
Market Readiness: Learn about market research, marketing strategies, and customer validation.
Operational Essentials: Get practical insights into Hungarian legal, tax, and financial planning requirements.
Community: Join an inspiring entrepreneurial network and enjoy the benefits of Impact Hub Alumni membership.
Accessibility: The program is free of charge. Language support (Ukrainian, English, or Hungarian) and interpretation will be provided based on participant needs.
