NGM “For the Business Environment”: Energy Efficiency as One of the Keys to Competitiveness for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises
The aim of the NGM “For the Business Environment” programme is to contribute to the development of Hungarian small and medium-sized enterprises through professional activities that support knowledge-sharing, awareness-raising and mindset shaping, as well as through intensive expert support. Within this project, implemented between 1 March 2026 and 31 March 2027, businesses operating in energy-intensive sectors can receive meaningful and practical solutions to improve their energy efficiency. The services and publications developed under the programme will help SMEs increase their competitiveness and operational efficiency, while also preparing them to access development funding.
The core elements of the programme include in-person professional events held in regional locations, as well as regular online training sessions that support mindset shaping, knowledge-sharing and networking. Their purpose is to provide participating businesses with practical information relevant to their operations concerning energy efficiency, energy management and related development opportunities. The methodology of the events is based on expert presentations, good practices and the exchange of personal experiences.
In addition to the in-person events, the online professional training sessions focus on energy-efficient technologies, energy consumption monitoring and the preparation of investment decisions. The aim is to ensure that SMEs can access relevant professional knowledge flexibly, including through digital channels.
A key element of the programme is the free-of-charge, customized expert support: through training, consultancy and mentoring aimed at knowledge-sharing, energy-intensive businesses will receive intensive, practice-oriented assistance in reviewing their energy use, identifying energy-saving potentials and defining development directions.
The initiative aims to promote business-focused energy awareness through regular in-person and online events, as well as to develop new professional materials and tools for SMEs. Together, these elements ensure that the NGM “For the Business Environment” programme makes a tangible contribution to strengthening the preparedness and competitiveness of businesses.
