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OTP-Emese, a specialized HPC system, is tailored specifically for developing and training deep learning language models with a computational capacity estimated at 27 PetaFlops on GPT data. Positioned as a resource for advancing natural language processing (NLP) capabilities, OTP-Emese serves both commercial and research needs, driving innovation in AI language models.

The Levente project, Hungary’s initiative to develop a 20 PetaFlops mid-range supercomputer, is a EuroHPC JU-supported endeavor aimed at bolstering Hungary’s compute infrastructure. Current delays in implementation are due to economic challenges related to the pandemic and other geopolitical factors. Once operational, Levente is expected to significantly enhance Hungary’s capacity for computationally intensive R&D and support large-scale AI projects across industries.

As part of Hungary’s strategic engagement with the EuroHPC Joint Undertaking, the Komondor HPC system was installed in 2023 through the Governmental IT Development Agency KIFÜ at Debrecen University. With a computing power of 6 PetaFlops, Komondor serves as a critical resource for Hungarian universities, research institutions, and SMEs, providing computational support to drive advancements in research, innovation, and AI-driven projects across various sectors.

Supported by Hungary’s participation in the Important Project of Common European Interest (IPCEI) on Cloud, the FedEU.ai project led by Hungarian E-Group aims to foster cloud and AI capabilities within Hungary. FedEU.ai enhances cloud-based infrastructure and services, contributing to secure, scalable AI solutions for businesses and government entities in Hungary.

EgészségAblak (myEESZT) is Hungary’s national mobile health app, launched in Q2 2024 as part of the Recovery and Resilience Plan. Managed by the Ministry of the Interior, it offers secure access to personal health records, prescriptions, appointments, and vaccination data. By mid-2025, it surpassed 170,000 active users. The app aims to enhance patient engagement and healthcare efficiency, with full rollout expected by June 2026.

The national ambulance service in Hungary is leveraging AI to enhance capacity allocation and logistics, utilising smart algorithms to analyse data from over 3,000 daily patient cases and 40 million kilometres of coverage annually, making predictive decisions and improving service efficiency.

The initiative aims to enhance healthcare by using ICT to improve prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring, while increasing efficiency, accessibility, and quality, ensuring sustainability, securing health data, reducing administrative burdens, and fostering digital skills through coordinated implementation across healthcare institutions.

A campaign aimed at raising awareness about the responsible collection and use of healthcare data, facilitated through applications linked to the health data wallet app.

Scheduled for launch in 2024, this programme provides financial grants covering 60-80% of costs to Hungarian SMEs seeking to implement AI solutions. It aims to support up to 200 SMEs, facilitating the integration of AI technologies into business operations.

Implemented by the Hungarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, this programme assists SMEs in their digital transformation by providing resources and guidance on digital tools and technologies, including AI. It offers personalised IT audits, access to accredited IT suppliers, information on funding opportunities, thematic events, and a digital knowledge repository.

This project aims to foster AI-driven innovation across Hungarian SMEs, start-ups, and public sector organisations. It offers comprehensive services ranging from initial awareness-building to prototype development and marketisation, and targets seven priority industries, including manufacturing, healthcare, energy, agriculture, logistics, finance, and public administration.

Hungary’s agricultural and food industry digitisation efforts are underpinned by the Digital Agricultural Strategy, the AI Strategy, and the Digital Food Industry Strategy. Together, these initiatives aim to modernise the sector across three pillars: digitising production technologies, enhancing data-driven decision-making, and streamlining product pathways through digital tools.

The Digital Culture Curriculum in Hungary introduces students in grades five and eleven to the foundational concepts of AI. It builds a basic understanding of the technology from an early age. Teacher training programmes support this effort by equipping educators with the skills to effectively deliver AI education.

The Hungary AI Challenge is an introductory programme to raise awareness and understanding of AI. It is part of Hungary’s National AI Strategy. The programme aims to engage citizens, students, and professionals in learning about AI concepts and applications.

Established in 2020 under the Ministry for Culture and Innovation, this laboratory serves as a central hub for AI research and development. It unites numerous research centers and receives government funding, positioning itself as a foundational pillar in advancing the country's AI capabilities.

Objectives:To draw clear guidelines for the AI development and applications in Hungary.

To raise awareness of the economic value of commercially viable data, and to encourage their secondary use.

To raise awareness of AI applicability in business.

A consortium of ground researchers focusing on the basic questions of AI.

The programme supports the solution of major and complex tasks and the achievement of R&D and innovation results in several areas of expertise in the cooperation of the most outstanding actors in the field.