After completing the first semester of the Hungarian Startup University Program (HSUP), 46 students continue the course in the second semester: 13 of them are working on business ideas as part of 7 project teams.
They also receive HSUP-scholarship, for preparing their ideas for the real market environment - and for allowing them to focus solely on realizing their dreams.
Hungarian Startup University Program (HSUP) at the University of Dunaújváros (UoD): Summary of 2025
HSUP project teams and members at the University of Dunaújváros (UoD) in 2026:
Project owner: Gawde Om
Project: Clout Card!
Idea: Users shop with partner brands, post on social media, and earn rewards based on their Influence Score.
Mentor: Sonia Lauri, who is currently working with the Hungarian Fintech Association (HFA).
Team members: from the Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE)
Project owner: Martin Bozai
Project: EcoShelf
Idea: An AI-driven dynamic pricing system designed for grocery stores to reduce food waste and increase profitability.
Mentor: Attila Khader, who is an investment and business development advisor supporting early-stage startups. Over the years, he met hundreds of startups and have participated in more than 40 successful investment rounds, with a total value exceeding HUF 3 billion.
Team members from the UoD: Péter Mátyás Knapik, Zsolt Vajda
Project owner: Aydane Haytam
Project: Florasense
Idea: A sleek, all-in-one smart plant pot that monitors plant health and sends actionable care alerts to your phone.
Mentor: Dávid Bartók-Pálfi, who is a software developer with experience across industries, professional settings and multiple startups, also a former HSUP student.
Team members: Jabbour Tarik from the UoD, and another student from the Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences (MATE)
Project owner: Udval Gantumur
Project: THE SMART TRASH BENCH
Idea: Automatically sorting mixed waste in 5 seconds, no manual effort needed, and rewarding users with credits for every kilogram recycled.
Mentor: Frank Zsidek, who used to run a marketing agency helping 30-40 startups and tech companies scale and grow their operations. Now works for a startup called The Foundation, a wellbeing community for founders and CEOs.
Team members: Menna Oubaya from the UoD, and another student from the Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME)
Project owner: Kristóf Sebrek
Project: Virtual Cohesion
Idea: AI-powered “Digital Coffee Break” Platform for Remote & Hybrid Teams.
Mentor: Antal Hanna, who comes from an international business background, currently studying performance/sports psychology and neuroscience.
Team members from the UoD: Dominik Borbély, Levente Beödők
Project member: Rahma Nouri
Project: MindLink
Idea: It helps users reduce digital anxiety, improve focus, and build healthier daily habits through low-stimulation AI, soft emotional support, and ethical human-centered design.
Mentor: Miklós Zorkóczy, who is a legal professional specialized in AI innovation, compliance, and governance.
Team members: project owner from the University of Miskolc (ME), and another student from the Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME)
Project member: Oumar Ouonogo
Project: VAGUS AI
Idea: A medical AI application that functions as a navigation system for the operating room.
Mentor: Dénes Csiszár, who is an Acceleration Manager at 28DIGITAL, also a board member of the Hungarian Business Angel Network (HUNBAN) for years.
Team members: project owner from the Semmelweis University (SE), and and another student from the University of Debrecen (DE)