Hungary’s innovation ecosystem has a dedicated advocate connecting local talent with European opportunity: Dr Krisztina Soltész, EIT Community Officer for Hungary at the EIT Community Hub Hungary. In her own words, Soltész sets out her vision for the country’s innovators and the role she plays in linking them to the wider EIT Community.
What Does Hungary’s EIT Community Officer Do?
As EIT Community Officer for Hungary, Soltész works to strengthen the country’s innovation ecosystem and connect it more closely with the rest of Europe.
“Hungary has exceptional talent, ambitious innovators, and a growing community of people ready to shape the future of Europe through innovation. I believe the country is entering a new phase where stronger collaboration, international visibility, and better connections across sectors can unlock even greater impact.” — Dr Krisztina Soltész, EIT Community Officer, Hungary
“My mission is to help build bridges between local innovators and European opportunities by making innovation more visible, accessible, and actionable. I believe innovation creates the greatest value when ideas, people, and opportunities are connected in a practical and human-centred way.” — Dr Krisztina Soltész
Strengthening Hungary’s Innovation Ecosystem
Soltész’s priorities as EIT Community Officer centre on collaboration, visibility, and access for the people building Hungary’s innovation economy:
“As EIT Community Officer for Hungary, my goal is to strengthen collaboration across the Hungarian innovation ecosystem, support the discovery of new partnerships and talent, and amplify success stories that deserve broader European recognition.” — Dr Krisztina Soltész
“I am committed to helping researchers, startups, universities, companies, and public stakeholders navigate the EIT Community opportunities more easily, while contributing to a more connected, forward-looking, and internationally integrated innovation ecosystem in Hungary.” — Dr Krisztina Soltész
Researchers, startups, universities, companies, and public bodies in Hungary can explore the latest EIT Community opportunities to connect with Soltész and the wider European innovation network.