Dennis Gábor Award: Two laureates’ achievements are linked to Egis

Tue, Dec 16, 2025 11:59 AM

For his outstanding innovation activities, Dr. Balázs Volk, Director of Drug Substance Development at Egis, received the Dennis Gábor Award, while Dr. Pál Fekete, retired Head of Pharmaceutical Technology Operations, was honored with the Dennis Gábor Lifetime Achievement Award. The award serves as a heightened moral recognition for Hungarian professionals who play a creative role in the innovation process and pursue exceptional scientific and R&D activities. Considering all fields of science, only about seven nominated individuals receive this honor each year. The fact that among the awardees we can celebrate both an active and a retired colleague demonstrates the high quality of scientific work and advanced innovation capabilities at Egis. More

Egis Pharmaceuticals PLC inaugurates new active ingredient manufacturing plant

Egis Pharmaceuticals PLC has inaugarated one of the largest active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) investments in its 112-year history in Budapest. The new HUF 30 billion plant, financed from the company’s own resources, will produce the active ingredient of a globally market-leading medicine, featuring numerous technological innovations.

Nov. 20.

Egis Commits to Voluntary Price Cap

As a key player in the Hungarian pharmaceutical industry, Egis is voluntarily joining the initiative of the Ministry of National Economy aimed at curbing the price increases of Reparon Ointment 30g.

Jun. 12.

Egis Pharmaceuticals PLC and the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering at BME Sign Cooperation Agreement

Following its successful collaboration with the Faculty of Chemical Technology and and Biotechnology at BME, Egis Pharmaceuticals PLC has now entered into a close professional partnership with the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering. The aim of the agreement is to support students’ practical training, enhance the development of competencies required in the labor market, nurture promising talent, and showcase the opportunities the pharmaceutical industry offers to young professionals with relevant technical qualifications.

Sep. 01.

Dec. 12.

Go, Egis Körmend!

Egis Körmend – as the name on appears also on the jerseys of the players of Vas county’s legendary basketball club has already given it away, our company and the ’red-black’ team have been concluded name sponsor contract for another year.

Dec. 01.

Pataki Contest: where innovation and creativity meet

The exciting, innovative ideas of our colleagues were great success this year as well.

Nov. 24.

Thanks to industry collaboration, Buda Hospital received life-saving device

Egis took part in the industry collaboration which offered donation – within a remarkably short period of time – to the Buda Hospital of the Hospitaller to purchase a life-saving device. Owing to the joint donation, the portable ultrasound device was at the disposal of the institution in just four days.

Nov. 19.

Egis – the second most attractive workplace in the Pharma Industry

PwC Hungary conducted its survey on the most attractive workplaces with the participation of nearly 35,000 respondents. Due to the coronavirus epidemic, new criteria have emerged to assess job seekers’ preferences of employment attributes.

Nov. 16.

PhD student in protein research won this year’s Egis Excellence Fellowship

Egis Excellence Fellowship was announced for the third time for students of the Hevesy György PhD School of Chemistry at the Faculty of Science of Eötvös Loránd University. This year’s fellowship has been awarded to first-year doctoral student Fruzsina Bencs.

Nov. 11.

18th “Month of Environment and Sustainable Development” at the French Institute, supported by Egis

Environmental protection and climate change are among the most pressing issues of our time, and joint responses to these challenges will have significant impact on the years and decades ahead of us. As a company devoted to environmental consciousness and sustainability, Egis seeks to raise social awareness and to protect a healthy environment.

Oct. 28.

Egis won an Environmental Savings Award

On the occasion of the 25th anniversary of its establishment, KÖVET Association launched its ‘For a sustainable economy’ anniversary program and announced a tender for several categories, one of which was won by Egis on topic of environmental savings.

Oct. 27.

Egis Health and Prevention Days in Kőbánya

In parallel to our mission, we serve people with all our knowledge and skills, so that they can live a long and healthy life. As Diamond Sponsor of the comprehensive nationwide health tests program, Egis Pharmaceuticals is devotedly engaged in the improvement of the Hungarian healthcare. Furthermore, thanks to the company’s commitment, hundreds of residents as well as the employees of the municipality of the 10th district (or Kőbánya) are offered free health tests within the ‘Egis Health and Prevention Days’.

Oct. 22.

Dr. István Hodász received prestigious Hungarian state award

CEO of Egis was granted the award ‘For the Hungarian Economy’

Aug. 14.

In Science, Egis is the Most Preferred Workplace for Young Adults

Egis tied as the most popular employer for science students and young graduates and early-stage professionals, found a new study analysing the preferences of young employees and graduates.

Jul. 21.

Study on Neuroscience Research wins Egis’ Prize this Year

As research and development are fundamental pillars of our strategy Egis is deeply committed to raise students’ interest in science and help the promising young minds develop their talents. That is why we have been supporting the annual ’Scientific and Innovation Talent Recruitment Contest for Youth’ for decades. This year, Egis’ prize went to undergraduate student Hunor Sebők.

Apr. 28.

Egis: Committed to Support Healthcare Workers

Egis Pharmaceutical PLC is committed to support the safety of medical staff in the current pandemic situation.