Brussels, 28 November 2025 – EuropaBio is proud to welcome its newest member, the Hungarian Biotechnology Association (Magyar Biotechnológiai Szövetség), into its growing network of national and regional biotech organisations.

Founded in 2003, the Hungarian Biotechnology Association serves as the national platform representing Hungary’s dynamic biotechnology ecosystem. Its membership spans startups, SMEs and large biotech and pharmaceutical companies. The Association’s mission is to promote innovation, foster collaboration between industry and academia, and support policy development that enhances Hungary’s role in the European biotech landscape.

By joining EuropaBio, the Association aims to connect its members with the broader European biotech community, facilitate cross-border partnerships, and ensure that Hungary’s biotech innovations are visible and influential at the EU level. The organisation is committed to contributing to EU policy discussions and strengthening advocacy for Hungarian biotech companies and research institutions.

Dr Claire Skentelbery, Director General of EuropaBio, commented: “EuropaBio’s National Associations Council continues to strengthen its voice with the welcome addition of the Hungarian Biotechnology Association. Hungary brings significant biotechnology capacity and we are delighted to bring the team into our work.”

Zita Sepsi, Co-Managing Director of the Hungarian Biotechnology Association, said: “Joining EuropaBio is an important milestone for the Hungarian Biotechnology Association in its renewal. We are committed to strengthening Hungary’s presence within the European biotech community and look forward to building partnerships that support our members in innovating, growing, and contributing to Europe’s competitiveness. We value the opportunity to work together on shared challenges and to actively engage with colleagues across Europe.”

For more information, please visit hungarianbiotech.org