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From Idea to Impact — Innovation Pathways at Obuda University
At Obuda University, innovation is more than a concept — it is a journey.
We provide a complete support pipeline that transforms ideas and research results into solutions with measurable social and economic impact. We connect students, researchers, and partners to co-create solutions, protect intellectual property, and build ventures that matter.
Innovation at Obuda University is a shared journey — and no one travels it alone.
The Innovation Office stands at its heart, acting as a central connector, it links people, knowledge, and opportunities across the university’s innovation ecosystem.Across the university, key stations along this road help ideas grow and reach impact: the Research and Innovation Centre (EKIK), the Initium Venture Labs incubator, the Obuda University Venture Capital (OUVC), and our three emerging Science and Innovation Parks. Each plays a unique role in turning research into real-world value.
The innovation journey:
Pre-incubation & Education
Incubation
Acceleration
Throughout every stage, our in-house experts, mentors, and corporate partners ensure that innovative concepts do not remain on paper, but become ventures, technologies, and services that make a difference.We combine opportunities for hands-on innovation and entrepreneurship education with a dynamic innovation infrastructure across campus — building the foundation of an “Investor University” culture where talent, research, and industry meet.
Latest news and events
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Course registration for HSUP I. – Hungarian Startup University Program is now open!
If you are interested in innovation, entrepreneurship and the world of startups, or you have an idea that you would like to develop further, HSUP I. is a great opportunity to get started. HSUP is a two-semester, practice-oriented program that takes you from developing an initial idea through the process of building and developing a startup project.…
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Attention, Students and Young Researchers!
🎤 Falling Walls Lab is once again looking for the most innovative projects and research topics! At the Budapest Lab, you’ll have 3 minutes to present what you’re working on and showcase your innovative idea to an expert audience. Do you have an innovative idea that could change the world? 🌍Here’s your chance to showcase…
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Most Innovative Thesis 2026
Win up to HUF 250,000 in shopping vouchers with your thesis! The competition is open to all Bachelor’s and Master’s students at Óbuda University who successfully defended their thesis/diploma work in either the first or second semester of the 2025/2026 academic year. There are no restrictions on the topic of the solution or result presented…
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Another Óbuda University success in the spotlight!
Our student, Simon Márton, a Computer Engineering student at the John von Neumann Faculty of Informatics, presented his project, Cropnaut, live on Duna TV’s Nyár ’26 program. The project is built around water-efficient, data-driven farming. As one of its key features, Cropnaut combines data from a small number of soil sensors placed in the ground…
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Thinking about studying at a U.S. university? Join our online information session! 🇺🇸🎓
Dear Students, We would like to draw your attention to the following online presentation for those who are considering pursuing higher education at an American university. A Stipendium Peregrinum scholarship recipient, who is currently studying at Georgia Tech in the United States, will give a presentation on Bachelor’s and Master’s degree opportunities in the U.S.…
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HSUP at Óbuda University – What Happened This Year?
We have successfully completed another HSUP year at Óbuda University, during which students not only gained insight into the world of startups but also had the opportunity to begin transforming their own ideas into real projects. During the first semester, 172 students enrolled in the HSUP I course, resulting in a total of 83 startup…
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