The National Innovation Office (NIÜ) provides a range of services to support the operation of TTC offices, where staff from both organizations maintain regular, proactive collaboration.
To establish the TTC and cover the costs of its operation over three years (2024–2026), the Hungarian State allocated HUF 500,000,000 in 2023 to five universities, including the University of Szeged.
The NIÜ provides professional support for the three-year implementation of the project, facilitates and monitors the operational realization of necessary conditions, and quarterly tracks the achievement of KPIs defined in the TTC concept, jointly developed with the institutions.n the project.
In addition, SZTE TTC participates in the XPAND program, which aims to support Hungarian startups and small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in entering international markets.
Membership in MAJOSZ is important for SZTE TTC, as it provides opportunities for direct networking with leaders of the Hungarian automotive industry, a deeper understanding of industry needs, and collaboration on innovation projects. This membership enhances our professional credibility, facilitates the involvement of new partners, and offers valuable practical opportunities for our students, contributing to the economic development of the university and the region.
The relationship between the National Research, Development and Innovation Office (NKFIH) and SZTE TTC is primarily based on the support, funding, and professional guidance of research, development, and innovation projects. According to the most recent decision announced on June 23, 2025, SZTE TTC as consortium leader with a 56% share, was awarded HUF 279,999,999 in non-refundable funding from the NKFI Fund for the project titled “Consortium Proof of Concept Program – Szeged and Miskolc Cooperation.” This funding enables the launch of innovation and technology transfer projects, directly supporting the market introduction of new research results, the creation of spin-off companies, and university commercialization processes.
The collaboration between SZTE TTC and Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) is an outstanding example of university technology transfer and R&D collaboration in Hungary. Under the strategic agreement signed in summer 2025, HPE provides world-class supercomputing technology and infrastructure to support the University of Szeged’s artificial intelligence research. This partnership strengthens SZTE’s R&D capacity in the long term and reinforces SZTE TTC's leading role in the region’s innovation development and market engagement.
SZTE TTC partners with PC Trade Systems Ltd. in joint product development and R&D, particularly in national innovation grants such as the Neumann János Program. SZTE TTC’s role is to identify and manage the market potential of university research results, while PC Trade Systems provides market insights, industrial experience, and software development expertise. The Neumann grant enabled the co-development of a scientifically grounded, market-ready, and socially beneficial product, where market needs are brought by PC Trade and university research responds to them.
The cooperation between SZTE TTC and the University of Miskolc, and InnoME TTC Ltd. is primarily based on joint research and development projects. The centers of excellence of the two universities complement each other, creating opportunities for developments that cover a broader innovation spectrum and extend across longer segments of the related value chain. This partnership not only enhances the efficiency of joint R&D activities but also significantly strengthens the innovation capacity of the regions, facilitating the market introduction of new developments and stimulating local economic growth.
The SZTE TTC maintains a long-standing and strong collaboration with the University of Sopron, manifested through joint innovation and research & development projects. The University of Sopron’s expertise in materials science perfectly complements the strengths of the University of Szeged in similar fields, enabling us to actively seek collaborative opportunities that drive higher value-added developments. This partnership not only strengthens the regional innovation ecosystem but also enhances the competitiveness of both institutions.
SZTE TTC maintains a close connection with the Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design (MOME), primarily in the fields of design, industrial design, branding, and visual communication. As one of Hungary’s most prestigious institutions in applied arts, MOME partners with us to ensure that domestic innovations reach the market within the highest-quality, supportive environment, thereby enhancing the competitiveness and innovation potential of the creative industries.
Building on the University of Szeged’s advanced smart city solutions and its comprehensive, interdisciplinary approach, the SZTE TTC participates as a professional partner in developing Győr’s “safe city” system and law enforcement planning. This collaboration supports both the city’s security enhancements and the growth of the local innovation ecosystem in digital technologies.
