Gentherm invests in R&D in Hungary

The American company Gentherm is launching a new research and development program in Hungary. The €15.7 million investment will strengthen the firm's technological capabilities and create 20 new jobs. Gentherm, specializing in thermoelectric technologies, is expanding its operations in Pilisszentiván near Budapest. The project, supported by the Hungarian investment promotion agency HIPA, focuses on developing a new generation of thermal comfort systems for vehicle cabins and temperature management solutions for medical applications. The investment will create 20 new R&D jobs and is expected to lead to European and international patent filings, with Hungary having priority registration. This further strengthens the local team as a source of proprietary technology, not just engineering support. Gentherm is a global leader in heated steering wheels and car seats, supplying solutions to major automakers, while also developing medical technologies like devices for precise patient temperature control during procedures. The corporation holds over 400 patents and employs over 14,000 people in 13 countries, with about 350 in Hungary. The Pilisszentiván plant serves as a regional product development center and handles financial and logistics processes. The new R&D project aims to bolster this location's importance in Gentherm's long-term European strategy