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Building a website with grant funding in 2026: DIMOP Plusz 1.2.6/B-26 in detail

Károly Örkényi · 31 March 2026

You've probably heard it around you too:
“we developed it from a grant”, “we did it with EU money”, “we got a new system from funding”. For many businesses this is already a completely normal way of working. Now there's a concrete opportunity that's available to you too.

On 31 March a grant scheme was launched offering between 3 and 12 million HUF in support for digital development, with no need for a complicated system or a huge own contribution.

Very few funding sources like this have opened recently, so those who act now can gain a serious advantage over those who miss out. Most people don't apply because they think it's complicated, time-consuming or “not for them”. In reality, the basic steps really take only minimal time, and it becomes clear right at the start whether it's worth pursuing at all.

In this article I show exactly what this grant is about, who it's for, and how you can use it to develop your own business.

What exactly is this grant?

THE DIMOP Plusz 1.2.6/B-26 aims to increase the digital maturity of businesses.

Under the grant, IT developments can be funded, for example:

introducing software and digital services
using online systems
purchasing equipment (laptop, monitor, etc.)
services related to digital operations

The amount of support can be between 3 and 12 million HUF, and it is a non-repayable grant, with a minimum own contribution of 10%

Application period:
31 March 2026 to 30 June 2026

Who is the DIMOP Plusz 1.2.6/B-26 grant for?

This grant isn't for everyone, but for those who qualify, it's a particularly good opportunity.

Basic conditions

Businesses can apply if they:

qualify as micro or small enterprises
have at least 1 closed business year
operate in Hungary

It's important to note that this isn't for start-ups, but for businesses that are already operating.

Regional restriction: Budapest excluded

One of the most important conditions:

the project cannot be carried out in Budapest

This means that:

if your company's registered office, site or office is outside Budapest → you can apply
if you only have a Budapest address → you don't qualify

The grant specifically supports less developed regions, so practically the whole of Hungary except Budapest

Digital maturity: specifically for those “lagging behind”

One of the conditions of the grant is that the business has a low digital level, measured with an official assessment system

In practice this means you have a good chance of qualifying if:

you don't have a proper website
you have one, but it's outdated or doesn't bring in clients
you don't have a CRM or don't work with systems
a lot of things are done manually

Who can't apply?

The most important exclusions:

companies carrying out certain agricultural activities
those who have already received support for a similar development in recent years
those whose project doesn't fit digital development

Deadlines: this is critical

Application period:

31 March to 30 June 2026.

Note that the call may close earlier if the budget runs out, so it's not worth waiting until the end.

Amount of support

minimum: 3 million HUF
maximum: 12 million HUF
own contribution: at least 10%

What can the support be used for?

The aim of the grant is digital development, so the support is tied to that too.

In practice this means:

your own website or developing an existing website
building a webshop
online communication and customer management systems
cloud-based services
digital marketing basics

The grant also lists having its own website as a separate development goal for the business, so this is a completely relevant direction

How does a website fit in here?

Many people think you can't apply for funding for a website.

In fact you can, just not as a standalone goal, but as part of digital development.

A website is one of the easiest developments to justify, because it:

provides an online presence
supports client acquisition
helps digitalise operations

For most businesses, this is the point where significant progress can already be made on its own.

What does the process look like in reality?

Assessing your digital status
They look at what level your company is currently at.
Defining development goals
You have to commit to several digital development goals.
Putting the application together
A professional justification and cost plan are prepared.
Submission and evaluation
Decisions are made in a simplified procedure.
Implementation
This is where the work is carried out, for example building the website.

Where do most people slip up?

Based on practical experience, the most common mistakes are:

the project isn't structured well
there's no alignment between the application and the implementation
they try to force solutions in afterwards
they treat the grant writer and the contractor separately

This grant isn't just admin, it's also a strategic question.

What's worth doing now?

If you're considering this grant, the first step isn't submitting it, but thinking through:

your company's current digital status
what you actually need
and how this can be fitted well into the application

If you need help

I work on website development and digital projects, and I see every day that these grants work well when the application and the implementation are aligned.

I work in partnership with a company that is a contracted provider in the grant scheme

If you'd like, I can: