GRANT · HOW TO WIN THIS
Up to €150,000 equity-free grant, awarded per cohort cycle
Runs annually; the last cycle (#17) closed July 10, 2026. Check luxinnovation.lu for the next round.
FUNDING TYPE
Accelerator, Grant
CAN YOU GET THIS?
YOUR REAL ODDS
556 applications were submitted in the most recent cycle (#17), making this highly competitive.
Since 2015, over 3,000 applications have been submitted and 185+ startups have been coached — implying a roughly 6% historical acceptance rate per cohort. The programme selects a small group each cycle.
WHAT IT TAKES
Check eligibility: startup under 5 years old, 2+ team members, tech-driven product — 1–2 hours
Prepare application: business plan, team info, innovation description — 1–2 weeks
Submit application before the deadline — 30 minutes
WORTH KNOWING
The programme explicitly values startups with sustainability dimensions — integrating people, planet, or prosperity pillars into their business model. Framing your application around this alongside the tech core may strengthen your case.
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