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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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Young Talents and Innovative Ideas at the 2026 Startup Challenge
The 2026 Startup Challenge has successfully concluded. The event was supported, among others, by Óbuda University. During the first two days, high school teams worked on their own innovative ideas, shaping and developing their concepts. On the third day, the ten finalist teams presented their projects in a pitch format to the jury and the…
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XIV. INNOMEET – Navigating the Future
Technological development, corporate responsibility, and social self-restraint in the age of AI and automation The next event in Óbuda University’s traditional INNOMEET series will take place on March 26, 2026, organized by Initium Venture Labs Zrt. The event once again provides an opportunity for university lecturers, researchers, young innovators, and professionals to exchange experiences and…
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Space Debris Around Earth – An Inventor in Search of a Solution 🚀
Join the next Inspiring Inventors talk, where Luca Rossettini, a 2023 European Inventor Award finalist and space engineer, will present how he tackles the problem of space debris with an autonomous technology that safely removes satellites at the end of their orbital life. 🗓 Date: 18 March 2026, Tuesday | 10:00–11:00 CET📍 Where: Livestream and…
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Have a Startup Idea? Get Expert Feedback at OUVC’s Office Hours
Do you have a startup idea, or are you already building your venture but could use feedback from experienced experts? 🤔 On March 13, Obuda Uni Venture Capital (OUVC) is organizing an Expert Office Hours session at Puzl CowOrKing, where several members of the innovation ecosystem will be there to meet you. During the event,…
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Innovation + IP = EPO Certificate for Your Career
Do you want to gain practical knowledge on how an idea can become a marketable product and how to protect your inventions with patents? Our university offers you the opportunity to participate in the European Patent Office (EPO) “Create – Protect – Innovate: Bringing Ideas to Market” online course, designed specifically for master’s and PhD…
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🎓 Opportunity for Thesis / TDK Projects at Grundfos
Grundfos is offering thesis and TDK project opportunities and welcomes applications from interested students. The project presents a real industrial process development challenge, making it an excellent chance for those who want to gain practical experience in a modern, international corporate environment. 💡 The TaskThe student’s role will be to follow the end-to-end process involved…
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