Central Hungary Regional Development Company
Key Competitive Attractions
The Central Hungary region consists of the country’s capital - Budapest - and the area surrounding it, including Pest County.
Key Attractions:
- The region contributes a high portion of the GDP
- Large cluster of international businesses
- The financial, commercial, logistics and services centre of Hungary.
- Diverse real estate development potential
- Thirty-two industrial parks, serving companies with activities in logistics, automotive, electronics, and innovative industries.
- Highest concentration of research centres in the country
- Hungary’s largest number of head-quarters are located in Budapest
- Excellent R&D reputation in central and Eastern Europe
- Highly competitive property and labour costs in Europe
- Highly strategic location in Europe to reach Russia and Baltic countries; southern Europe, into Africa, and western Europe.
- Excellent reputation for its education and research activities
- Over 25% of Hungary’s secondary school students continue their education in institutions in Central Hungary
- Highest capacity for educating economists and technical experts in Hungary
- The region employs 62.6% of the country's scientific researchers and developers Approximately 2/3 of national R&D budget was invested in the Central Hungary region
Key statistics (2007):
- Foreign-owned Businesses: 14,316
- Companies in Real Estate or Business Services: 98,540
- Companies in Trade: 54,327
- Companies in Construction: 22,177
- Companies in Manufacturing: 23,193
Assistance and Support For New Business Investors
The Central Hungary Regional Development Council created the Pro Regio Agency in June 2000 to:
- Set up EU programming and planning systems
- Support its partners and clients
- Provide comprehensive and valuable knowledge of the area, investment opportunities and business climate.
- Facilitate partnerships
- Enhance professional activities
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