For the call for proposals No GOP-2009/2-211/A entitled “Technological development of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises”, the demand for support significantly exceeded the funds allocated for this purpose; therefore, NFÜ decided on increasing the funds available by HUF 5 billion for that call for proposals. Due to the remarkably high number of proposals, the National Development Agency extended the evaluation deadline for proposals received by 60 days, within the framework permitted by law (based on Section (5) of Art. 3 of the joint decree No. 16/2006. (XII.28) of the Minister in charge of the Prime Minister's Office and the Ministry of Finance). Thank you for your understanding and patience.

Effective as of 24 June 2010, the National Development Agency (NFÜ) suspends the following calls for proposals for the purpose of policy review: GOP-2010-1.1.1 - Support for market-oriented research and development activity GOP-2009-1.1.2 - Development of research and development centres GOP-2009-1.2.2 - Support for innovation and technology parks In the case of all other GOP calls for proposal already launched, making proposals, evaluation, decision-making and conclusion of contracts shall continue uninterruptedly, following the procedure set forth by law.

The preparation of the ELI super laser project in Szeged may commence within the framework of the Economic Development Operational Programme of the New Hungary Development Plan with the help of EU funding amounting to 1 billion HUF.

The Hungarian Pole Programme Office, after the success of last year’s Cluster Conference, organized a two-day-long international conference again. The conference discussed the European cluster development practice and gave a worldwide overview, as well. The main objective of the conference was to share the different local challenges and responses of the national cluster policies regarding the economic crisis. In addition to the representatives of the European Commission, speakers from the following countries shared their experience: UK, Germany, Czech Republic, China, Greece, Japan, Russian Federation among others.