Peter Nigicser

Bay Zoltán Nonprofit Ltd. for Applied Research is Hungary’s leading state-owned applied research organisation, established in 1992. Its mission is to enhance the competitiveness and efficiency of Hungarian enterprises through innovation, technology transfer, and industry-driven R&D services. The organisation collaborates with over 200 companies and numerous academic and public institutions, offering comprehensive scientific and technological solutions from concept development to industrial implementation. ple locations in Hungary, including Budapest, Miskolc, and Szeged. Its core research areas encompass materials science, nanotechnology, biotechnology, environmental technologies, mechanical and structural engineering, ICT, logistics, and operational safety. The institution maintains advanced laboratories such as the Industrial Laser Technology Laboratory, Nanomaterials Laboratory, Mechatronics Laboratory, and Virtual Reality Laboratory. International R&D consortia and EU-funded projects, and serves as a technology incubator supporting business development. In 2021, Bay Zoltán became the founding member of the Bay Zoltán National Applied Research Institute Network, which aims to strengthen Hungary’s innovation ecosystem by aligning applied research with industrial needs.