Budapest's startup scene is supported by a core group of local accelerators and incubators. These organizations offer funding and guidance to help new companies get started.

STRT Holding Nyrt has made over 100 investments in various sectors. Drukka Startup Studio has helped more than 15 companies achieve an exit.

Below is our list of the best 5 accelerators and incubators in Budapest.

Failory's Top 5 Picks

Drukka Startup Studio operates as a hands-on partner, building and scaling early-stage companies across all sectors. They guide ventures through the entire business lifecycle from creation to a successful exit, providing up to $273K in funding to support their growth.

Year Founded2011
Founders
Investment AmountUp to 100M Hungarian Forints (~$273K USD)
Nº of Investments49
Nº of Exits16

Functioning as both an early-stage investor and a CEO-focused education company, STRT Holding backs startups across diverse fields like software and medical technology. Their unique model pairs direct investment with intensive founder training, equipping leaders with the skills needed for long-term success.

Year Founded2022
FoundersAndrás Tóth, Istvan Nagy, Peter Langmar, Maria Balogh-Mazi, Peter Balogh
Nº of Investments101
Nº of Exits3

Focused on the CEE region, OXO Labs propels startups onto the global stage. They specialize in scaling companies within emerging industries such as cybersecurity, sportstech, and tourism.

Year Founded2014
FoundersBence Makai, Zoltan Katay, Dávid Pongrác
Nº of Investments21
Nº of Exits2
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As a private angel investor and management advisor, Baconsult champions Hungarian technology startups with funding and strategic guidance. They focus on nurturing early-stage companies in sectors like digital education, HRtech, and SaaS to help them scale and succeed.

Year Founded2014
FoundersPeter Balogh, Maria Balogh-Mazi
Nº of Investments27
Nº of Exits1
Program TypeOn-Site

As Hungary's first bank-backed innovation lab, they help launch and grow startups in the FinTech, AI, and Cyber Security spaces. They provide investment, office space, and crucial access to banking APIs to help these companies build and scale their products.

Year Founded2016
FoundersJanos Pereczes
Nº of Investments13
Nº of Exits1
Program TypeOn-Site
Duration (Weeks)12