Economic Innovation Partnership Program – EIPP
At the end of 2022, the Hungarian government signed a Cooperation Agreement with the Korean Ministry of Economy and Finance to launch the Economic Innovation Partnership Program (EIPP) developed by the Korean side. Hungary is the first country in Europe to have signed an EIPP agreement with South Korea, thanks to the positive experience gained in the short-term Knowledge Sharing Programme since 2013 and the fact that South Korea has been the largest foreign investor in Hungary for several years in the recent past.
- Funded by Korean Development Institute, Ministry of National Economy and Finance of Hungary
- Projekt költségvetés – koreai forrás: 1,400,000,000 HUF
- Project budget - Hungarian source: HUF 862,000,000
- Project period: October 2022 - December 2025
- Hungarian coordinator: Neumann Nonprofit Public Benefit Ltd
- South Korean coordinator: Korean Development Institute
Within the framework of the agreement for the years 2022-2025, cooperation will be performed in the fields of electromobility, logistics and the battery industry, aiming at enhancing economic development, research, higher education and vocational training, with active participation from several ministries (Ministry of National Economy, Ministry of Energy, Ministry of Culture and Innovation) and other key institutions (Neumann Nonprofit Public Benefit Ltd, Hungarian Accumulator Association, HUMDA, Hungarian Public Roads, Institute of Transport Sciences, Innovative Training Development Centre, Budapest University of Technology and Economics).
On the South Korean side, the research and implementation tasks will be carried out by academics under contract with the Korea Development Institute (Yonsei University, Chung-Ang University, Kongju National University, Ewha Womans University, University of Seoul), as well as experts from public and private companies (Ministry of Economy and Finance of Korea, Korea Export Import Bank, Korean Overseas Infrastructure & Urban Development Corporation, Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency, Hyundai Motor Shucle, Pintel, IT Telecom, ITS Korea, Space Insight Co. Ltd.).
More information on South Korea's EIPP programmes: https://www.eipp.or.kr/eps
Projects and implementing institutions
1. Development of a Skilled Workforce for the EV Battery Industry
Implementing organization: IKK Innovative Training Support Centre Ltd.
The lack of skilled labour is a major problem in the electric vehicle industry. The final product of the professional processes will be a draft manuscript series which will provide the basis for the development of manuscripts in line with the digital curriculum development methodology for vocational education and training to be developed in 2020.
The IKK Nonprofit Ltd. involves the Specialized Machinery and Vehicle Manufacturing sector working group in implementing the task - established in 2023 as part of the sectoral expert network created to provide professional-methodological support to vocational education instructors. Its members are innovative professionals in the sector who are well-versed in the available digital learning materials and the operation of the Digital Content Repository.
Contact Information:
| Name: | György Szijártó |
| Role: | Financial Director |
| E-mail: | [email protected] |
| Website: | https://ikk.hu/hirek |
2. Development of Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems (C-ITS) Environment across Hungary
Implementing organization: Hungarian Public Roads Ltd.
The "Development of C-ITS Environment across Hungary" project aims to conduct a comprehensive situation assessment and create a national C-ITS development plan, while supporting the planning of implementation tasks. Hungary is among the leading European countries in vehicle-infrastructure communication. The South Korean partner has implemented more use cases than those currently available in the Hungarian system. Through joint research and experience exchange, these developments could become part of European practice sooner. The collaboration is highly beneficial for Hungary, as the project includes social and economic research related to C-ITS services, which are essential for developing projects aimed at improving traffic safety and efficiency. The cooperation may yield additional indirect benefits beyond the project scope, including scientific collaborations, future joint research, and opportunities for Hungarian businesses to enter and establish economic relations in a rapidly developing Asian market.
Contact Information:
| Name: | Máté Verdes, Péter Tóth Róbert |
| Role: | Head of Department, Traffic Engineering Engineer |
| E-mail: | [email protected]; [email protected] |
| Website: | https://internet.kozut.hu/ |
3. Development of Decarbonization Strategies in the Commercial Vehicle Sector I. - Micro Fulfillment Center
Implementing organization: KTI Hungarian Institute of Transport Sciences and Logistics
The joint research aims to provide input and foundational background information for a potential Micro Fulfillment Center (MFC) network investment plan. The project involves developing a comprehensive methodological framework and reviewing relevant literature in:
- Logistics centers and cross-docking facilities
- Alternative distribution networks, synchromodality - including cargo bikes and other alternatives, electric vehicle requirements and charging infrastructure
- Innovative use of urban spaces, planning considerations
- Electric vehicle implementation in freight transport
- Planning charging networks according to local conditions and potential energy system integration
- Technical-technological and location requirements analysis for Micro Fulfillment Centers as infrastructure investments
The project deliverable is a feasibility study emphasizing comprehensive methodology for functions, vehicles, associated charging infrastructure, and innovative package delivery solutions.
Contact Information:
| Name: | István Fütyü |
| Role: | ITS Expert |
| E-mail: | [email protected] |
| Website: | https://www.kti.hu/hirek/ |
4. Development of Decarbonization Strategies in the Commercial Vehicle Sector II. - Demand-Response Transport
Implementing organization: HUMDA Hungarian Mobility Development Agency Ltd.
The project aims to develop strategic recommendations for reducing emissions in the commercial vehicle sector and implement a hydrogen-powered, demand-responsive transport pilot. This pilot will enable pre-booking of smaller community-based bus or minibus services to provide more efficient, flexible, and personalized transportation options, especially in areas with limited traditional public transport.
Tasks:
- Market research study examining international frameworks to support future decarbonization strategy in the commercial vehicle sector
- Identifying DRT pilot project opportunities and implementation requirements based on international experience
- Preparing DRT pilot project through consultations with potential stakeholders
HUMDA Ltd. adds value through identifying domestic partners, coordinating project implementation, summarizing experiences, market communication, integrating new knowledge into engineering education, and facilitating domestic R&D development.
Contact Information:
| Name: | Beáta Nehéz |
| Role: | Green Mobility Director |
| E-mail: | [email protected] |
| Website: | https://humda.hu/ |
5. Decarbonisation Battery lifecycle management and tracking system development
Implementing organization: Hungarian Battery Association
The aim of the project is to lay the foundations for the establishment of a battery life cycle management and tracking system by conducting research and preparing an implementation plan. The research will take into account the requirements that will have to be taken into account for the creation of the Battery Passport that will be mandatory from 2026 onwards, as required by Regulation 2023/1542 (EU) (Battery Regulation).
Sub-tasks of the project:
- Roadmap for the battery lifecycle management and monitoring system. This will include a study mapping the current domestic life cycle characteristics of the battery types covered by the EU Battery Regulation and the available data sources. In addition, a technical concept (technological options and related information system alternatives) will be developed as a basis for the implementation of a battery passport system in Hungary. A separate study will also summarise the regulatory tasks for Hungary resulting from the domestic application of the EU Battery Regulation.
- Market research analysing the integration of the Hungarian battery value chain into global supply chains. The study will also aim to identify how Hungarian companies can be more effectively supported to become high value-added participants in the rapidly evolving battery industry value chain.
Establishment of a foundation plan for the Korea-Hungary Battery Cooperation Centre (KHBCC). This will include the development of an environmental monitoring plan for the domestic battery value chain and a concept plan for a related public chemistry laboratory. The latter will analyse the types of batteries produced and marketed in Hungary. A competence test unit concept will also be developed. The competence test laboratory will aim at testing and sustainable management of end-of-life batteries.
Contact Information:
| Name: | Fanni Mészáros |
| Role: | Head of Secretariat |
| E-mail: | [email protected] |
| Website: | https://www.hu-ba.hu/ |
6. Developing Smart EV Charging Facilities across Hungary
Implementing organization: Budapest University of Technology and Economics Zero Carbon Centre
The aim of the project is to assess the potential for flexibility in smart charging and Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology, to identify barriers to the use of the technology and to formulate regulatory proposals to support faster implementation.
Sub-tasks of the project:
- Short assessment report on the integration of electric charging points in the electricity market;
- Short evaluation report on the implementation of the Electricity Grid Electricity Market Integration Programme;
- Propose a regulatory framework to facilitate the connection of publicly available private electric charging points with smart and bi-directional charging functions to distribution networks.
- A study on the potential of electromobility and electric charging to contribute to the management of grid congestion and to relieve the load on the grid, with a focus on future business opportunities for domestic SMEs in electric charging services.
- Expert advisory participation in the electromobility working group of the project "Future-proof grid system and financing optimum in Hungary".
Contact Information:
| Name: | Enikő Buda |
| Role: | Acting expert |
| E-mail: | [email protected] |
| Website: | https://zkk.bme.hu/ |
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