25 prägende Momente im Jahr 2025, an die man sich erinnern sollte

Artificial intelligence

1. Fit 4 AI: Harnessing the opportunities of artificial intelligence (April)
    Luxinnovation’s latest programme is designed to help companies unlock the power of AI by leveraging the wealth of data they already have —ultimately boosting their competitiveness and long-term success.
2. National initiative "Accelerating Digital Sovereignty 2030" (May)
    Data, artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum technologies are the three key pillars of national strategies, officially presented on 19 May 2025.
3. AI in industry: Positive momentum, but gaps remain (June)
    A recent survey conducted in Luxembourg highlights promising progress in AI adoption across industries, while also identifying critical needs for stronger governance and infrastructure.
4. Five winners for the first Luxembourg AI Excellence Awards (June)
    Bold innovative projects, significant technological breakthroughs and concrete applications of AI for the benefit of the economy, society or the environment have been awarded by Fedil, Luxinnovation and the Chamber of Commerce.
5. AI, quantum, cybersecurity: are we ready? (July)
    AI and quantum technologies, which hold promise and tremendous technological advances, could pose cybersecurity threats. Experts from Thales, IBM and Cyberseq bring their vision and outline solutions.

Sustainability and the green economy

6. Simplifying decarbonisation and the energy transition (April)
    The national initiative Klimapakt fir Betriber, led by Klima-Agence and Luxinnovation, supports companies looking to improve their sustainability.
7. Seven commitments for the construction sector (November)
    The Ministry of Mobility and Public Works is determined to drive administrative simplification for the benefit of all stakeholders.
8. Construction: the off-site approach under the microscope (December)
    As part of the European Greater Green+ project, Luxinnovation is running an ideation workshop dedicated to this construction method in the Greater Region.

Startup and scaleup

9. Record number of applicants for Fit 4 Start #16 (August)
    Nearly 500 startups have applied for the 16^th edition of the acceleration programme managed by Luxinnovation.
10. Seeds of Bravery: Making pan-European integration happen (September)
     Luxembourg plays a key role in the EU-funded Seeds of Bravery project, connecting Ukraine’s deep tech startups with Europe’s innovation ecosystems.

Knowlegde

11. AI – trend or transformation? Insights from Jens Kreisel (January)
     The innovation potential of artificial intelligence is vast – but so are the challenges. We spoke to the University of Luxembourg Rector about AI adoption.
12. A new directory for Luxembourg's defence expertise (June)
     A close-up on Luxembourg’s security and defence ecosystem in the 4^th edition of the Luxembourg Industry and Research Capabilities for Security & Defence catalogue.
13. A new mapping of the healthtech ecosystem (October)
     On the occasion of Healthcare Week Luxembourg, the latest updated data on Luxembourg’s health technology ecosystem reveals a strong dynamism over the past five years.
14. The food ecosystem under the microscope (November)
     The aim of this new Luxinnovation mapping is to gain a better understanding of the agri-food ecosystem by identifying its companies and stakeholders and visualising its key characteristics.

Funding

15. OQ Technology wins EIC Accelerator (April)
     Selected from over 4,000 applicants, OQ Technology is one of the beneficiaries of the highly competitive EIC Accelerator funding.
16. Public aid and tax relief: How to make use of it (September)
     The conditions for granting state aid and tax relief to companies have been relaxed and broadened. Here are some explanations.
17. Mastering the Horizon Europe lump sum model (November)
     A dedicated session in Luxembourg clarified how this cost model reshapes Horizon Europe projects, simplifying reporting process while requiring sharper planning.
18. Innovation Fund 2025: New call and auctions now open (December)
     The European Commission has announced the 2025 Innovation Fund call, opening on beginning on 3 December. Discover the funding opportunities and how Luxinnovation can support you.
19. Horizon Europe: "Simpler access for more competitiveness" (December)
     Anne Calteux, representative of the European Commission in Luxembourg, presents the latest developments in the European framework programme for R&D funding.

Connect

20. Materials Virtual Lab: Fostering partnerships and innovation (July)
     Luxembourg's materials and manufacturing players can rely on a dedicated web platform to exchange information and expertise. Start-ups are also welcome.
21. Join the AI community on regulation and innovation (July)
     Regulation Meets Innovation” (RE.M.I.) fosters dialogue between innovators and regulators, promoting responsible, compliant practices in the AI and digital space.

Luxinnovation

22. Christian Tock appointed new board chair of Luxinnovation GIE (February)
     The Board of Directors of the national innovation agency Luxinnovation unanimously voted to appoint its new board chair, Christian Tock, Deputy Director General for Industry, New Technologies and Research at the Ministry of the Economy.
23. Annual report 2024: Nearly 900 companies supported (March)
     Luxinnovation supported 891 companies in 2024, helping businesses innovate, adopt advanced digital technologies and enhance their sustainability through innovation. The national innovation agency’s newly released Annual Report highlights these achievements and its efforts to strengthen the country’s innovation ecosystem.
24. Unlocking innovation potential (May)
     Discover how Luxinnovation’s services can help you assess your innovation potential, connect with the right partners and identify the most suitable funding solutions to bring your ideas to life.

Extra-bonus

25. A "Trounwiessel" rich in values (October)
     The celebrations of the coronation of Grand Duke Guillaume brought Luxembourg to life for three days. They offered a splendid occasion for communion between the sovereign and his people, shining a light on solidarity and human bonds.