One and a half billion euros, six thousand new jobs on the stage

Last year, more than ever positive decisions were born for a total of 71 projects to be implemented in Hungary, supported by the National Investment Agency (HIPA). In addition, the HIPA awarded the most outstanding projects under the “Investor of the Year” gala event held in the Ceremonial Hall of the Vigadó Concert Hall. The awards were handed over by Szijjártó Péter Foreign Economic Relations and Foreign Minister and Ésik Róbert, president of the HIPA.

In 2016 more than ever investors decided to choose Hungary as the location of their investments: with the support of HIPA, positive decisions born in case of 71 investment projects. As a result, 17 647 new jobs will be created and 3.2 billion euros foreign direct investment (FDI) arrives to the country. Furthermore, it is a positive trend that, 55 of the 71 investment projects are implemented by companies that are already operating in Hungary.