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"Fit 4" programmes now simpler, more accessible and more attractive
The eligibility criteria for support programmes led by Luxinnovation and funded by the Ministry of the Economy have been relaxed and subsidy rates have been increased. A new programme dedicated to cybersecurity has also been launched: Fit 4 Cybersecurity.
SPONSOR: When AI takes on the climate finance gap
Thousands of climate projects stall each year, not because capital is unavailable, but because the right tools are missing. S.P.O.N.S.O.R. (SCOP) is working to change that.
Gilles Tooling strengthens its cyber resilience with Room#42
How does a Luxembourg company prepare for a cyberattack before it happens? Gilles Tooling chose to live it, and learn from it. Discover how.
Small but smart: the “superpowers” of Finland and Luxembourg
President Alexander Stubb of Finland spoke about geopolitics, tech and channelling the niche strengths of “small” countries during his visit to Luxembourg. Four projects showed what this looks like in practice.
HWL 2026: focus on cross-border health issues
The fourth edition of Healthcare Week Luxembourg (HWL) brought together stakeholders engaged in transforming the healthcare system around a shared conviction: care does not stop at borders. Luxinnovation was present alongside 11 players from the Luxembourg healthtech ecosystem.
NxP: The AI-augmented newsroom
The NxP project, developed by Broadcasting Center Europe, brings innovation to trusted media workflows
Luxinnovation strengthens its executive committee
The national innovation agency has finalised its new management structure and now showcases a growing diversity of expertise deployed in the field to serve all innovation ecosystem.
The CFC embarks on its digital transformation with Fit 4 Digital
The Centre de Formation pour Conducteurs (driver training centre) has taken advantage of Luxinnovation's support programme to assess its digital maturity and begin transforming its business processes.
Building the future infrastructure of European finance: Financial Navigator
Positioning its platform as the infrastructure layer for European finance, fintech scaleup Financial Navigator is preparing to expand its solution across the continent, supported by the Fit 4 Scale programme.
Bonaria's digital transformation journey with Fit 4 Digital
The Luxembourg-based construction company found its management tools increasingly inadequate, prompting a move towards digitalisation. This transformation was made possible through Luxinnovation's Fit 4 Digital programme.
Technoprocess restructures its organisation with Fit 4 Digital
The company is reviewing its organisation and infrastructure to overcome existing limitations and reposition itself towards higher value-added services.
How to get the most out of Luxembourg Venture Days
With five major hosted events running alongside the main agenda, Luxembourg Venture Days fits many opportunities in just two days. Here's a practical guide on how to get the most out of it.
Is your sector now covered by L-DIH?
The Luxembourg Digital Innovation Hub is reaching more Luxembourg SMEs than ever, with a redesigned service catalogue and a brand-new Marketplace.
SCMM Industry Day 2026: composite materials put on a show
On 12 November 2026, the third edition of this essential event in the field of composite materials will showcase the achievements of the Sustainable Composite Materials & Manufacturing Innovation Centre, managed by LIST.
BPF 2026: Launch of a new call
The Business Partnership Facility (BPF) is launching its 16th call, offering up to €300,000 for innovative projects in developing countries. Applications are open until 31 October.
Introducing the new Luxembourg Venture Days App
The new event app helps attendees build personalised agendas, network smarter and maximise their Luxembourg Venture Days experience. It is available on both iOS and Android.
EIC equity instruments: how Europe funds deep-tech scale-ups
The European Innovation Council is increasingly utilising equity to support Europe’s most promising deep-tech companies in progressing from breakthrough innovation to global scale.
Den Atelier: using AI to better anticipate concert success
Seeking greater predictability, the concert and event organiser is relying on the Fit 4 AI programme to develop a proprietary tool.
Defence: new joint call for 2026
This initiative is designed to support consortia comprising private companies and public research institutions in developing R&D projects focused on defence technology.
Accelerate the environmental transition with greentech
The Greater Green+ platform serves as a one-stop shop dedicated to green technologies in the Greater Region. It provides a tangible tool to accelerate the ecological transition for companies.
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Emploi au Luxembourg: Animateur au LUXI Club: un job aux airs de vacances
Luxair recrute chaque année des dizaines d'animateurs pour s'occuper des enfants de clients Luxairtours dans certains hôtels à l'étranger.
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Luxembourg: «L'État fait de la concurrence déloyale aux agriculteurs»
L'ANF acquiert de plus en plus de terrains agricoles pour des mesures de compensation écologique, au détriment des fermiers exploitants.
Moreno supports its digital transition with Fit 4 Innovation
Moreno Architecture shares their experience: how the Fit 4 Innovation programme turned a software migration project into a comprehensive organisational transformation.
Luxembourg holds steady as a "strong innovator"
Luxembourg remains a "strong innovator," once again outperforming the EU average, according to the European Innovation Scoreboard 2026.
Artemis: a structured AI approach through Fit 4 AI
With 35 years of expertise in information management, statistical analysis, and programme evaluation, the company utilised the Fit 4 AI performance programme, managed by Luxinnovation, to establish a structured AI strategy across its entire organisation.
New temporary aid scheme for the transport sector
As part of the tripartite agreements in June, a new temporary aid scheme will be implemented to mitigate the effects of the global crisis on fuel prices.
Take advantage of the summer to explore our Knowledge Hub
Deepen your knowledge and prepare your next projects with our analyses, ecosystem maps, key figures and market trends: all the information you need to better understand Luxembourg’s innovation ecosystems.
LIH scientist wins €1.5m ERC grant
Dr Ángel Álvarez-Prado studies how ageing and genetics influence brain cancer, with the aim of developing more personalised treatments.
Costantini: sustainability shaped by Fit 4 Sustainability
The Costantini Group has followed the Fit 4 Sustainability programme to frame its CSR approach and improve the decarbonisation of its construction activities.
The best of innovation in the first half of the year
Artificial intelligence, startups and scaleups, defence, climate, international cooperation… Discover eight key updates from the first six months of 2026.
Two calls for projects for electric truck charging
The Ministry of the Economy has announced two new calls for projects aimed at supporting the energy transition of companies involved with heavy vehicles.
Photovoltaics and storage solutions: new call for tenders
The Ministry of the Economy has launched its 6th call for tenders, with a budget of €10 million aimed at supporting companies in the construction of photovoltaic power plants.
Fit 4 Start#17: A new participation record
Year after year, the Fit 4 Start programme continues to break records. The previous record for startup applications, set in 2025 with 496 entries, has been surpassed. The latest call, which closed on Friday 10 July, saw a total of 556 applications.
The EIC Plug-In: A pathway from national acceleration to European scaleup funding
With Fit 4 Start now certified under the EIC Plug-In, Luxembourg can nominate startups that meet the EIC Accelerator’s standards and requirements for this advanced level of funding.
Green transition: what financing tools?
In Luxembourg, numerous support schemes are available for companies aiming to reduce their carbon footprint, manage energy costs, and enhance competitiveness. Here is an overview of the aid available.
CCUS / CDR: an ecosystem in development
Luxinnovation has conducted a comprehensive mapping of Luxembourg’s national ecosystem dedicated to carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) and carbon dioxide removal (CDR).
Fit 4 Scale cohort showcased at Nexus Luxembourg
At Nexus Luxembourg 2026, this year’s Fit 4 Scale companies advanced their growth ambitions through pitching, knowledge sharing and ecosystem engagement.
15 startups graduate from Fit 4 Start #16
The Fit 4 Start #16 Graduation Showcase was organised at Luxexpo The Box on the sidelines of Nexus Luxembourg 2026 in the presence of Minister of the Economy, SMEs, Energy and Tourism, Lex Delles.
Cocottes: Heading for AI with Fit 4 AI
The restaurant chain has identified 12 concrete use cases for artificial intelligence through the programme managed by Luxinnovation.
FEDIL Innovation Award 2026: applications now open
FEDIL and Luxinnovation are launching the 2026 Innovation Award. Companies and researchers in Luxembourg are invited to apply until 6 July 2026.
AI in healthcare: Where the greatest untapped potential lies
Health AI expert Sigrid Berge van Rooijen shares insights on digital health innovation in Europe from the European Digital Healthtech Conference 2026.
Fit 4 Sustainability: increased support
Luxembourg companies can now obtain up to 80% co-financing via Fit 4 Sustainability to find out how to reduce their environmental footprint.