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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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Innovation Begins with Communication
Dear Students, You are warmly invited to our upcoming HSUP event, designed specifically to help you prepare for Introduction Day. The session will be led by David Trayford, who works with the Innovation Office team in the fields of innovation strategy and communication, and has worked with students and startups worldwide — including in Silicon…
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Minimum Viable Project (MVP) Grant Application
Óbudai University announces the Minimum Viable Project (MVP) Grant Application, aimed at helping research, development, and innovation ideas created within the university become real, market-ready solutions.The program supports participants with financial funding and professional mentoring to help develop their ideas and validate their market potential. WHY APPLY? Selected teams may receive the following support: 🚀…
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🧠🤖 Medtech Challenge – Innovate for the Future of Healthcare!
AI diagnostics? Surgical robots? Digital health?Now’s your chance to create real impact! 🚀 Within the Initium Nexus Program – Medtech Challenge:👉 Up to 6 months of development support👉 Up to 20 million HUF funding within the program 📅 Info Day & Meet-up🕒 May 12, 2026 (15:00–18:00)📍 Óbuda University Main Building (Room F09 & Main Hall)…
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Want to understand how an idea becomes a real startup?
Óbuda University, with the support of OUVC, is launching its first Entrepreneurship Academy program: a hands-on training for those who don’t just want to hear about startups, but truly understand how they work. The program is led by Martin Olczyk, a four-time founder and investor in over 100 startups, who previously led the Techstars Torino…
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Highlights from the 15th INNOMEET
The 15th INNOMEET took place on Thursday, bringing together students, researchers, corporate partners, innovators, and investors. The aim of the event was to strengthen the innovation community of Óbuda University through professional presentations and personal connections. A special highlight of the day was that the Demola program concluded just before INNOMEET. More than 40 students…
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🎓 Demola @ Óbuda University – the 10-week challenge has begun!
On Thursday, April 23, the Demola program officially kicked off. More than 50 students arrived at Óbuda University from six different universities to take part in the Demola kick-off event—including participants from BME, METU, and ELTE, with some even traveling from as far as Miskolc to join the program. How does Demola work?Students applied in…
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