Groundbreaking research and innovation, lab testing, proof of concept

Funding for new knowledge & early-stage technology development

We work with a range of funding measures that cover the early stages of the research and development cycle: basic research, the formulation of technology concepts, proof of concept and lab testing for technology validation. We help you identify the funding tools that fit best with your strategy and long-term objectives.

Get help to find the right funding measure(s)

R&D subsidy: tailor-made support

R&D projects and programmes

Test the feasibility of your planned R&D project

Feasibility studies

Co-develop and validate new solutions with partners

Joint calls for projects

Build or modernise your research infrastructure

Research infrastructure

Perform groundbreaking research

Horizon Europe Pillar 1 "Excellent Science"

Explore bold ideas for radically new technologies

EIC Pathfinder

Join research and innovation projects addressing global challenges

Horizon Europe Pillar 2 - Research Innovation Actions

Coordinate research and innovation efforts

Horizon Europe Pillar 2 - Coordination and Support Actions

Provide infrastructure to research communities

Horizon Europe - Research Infrastructures

Join R&D projects on defence capability technologies

European Defence Agency CapTech working groups

Scale up your dual-use technologies (civil/defence)

NATO Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA)

Upcoming events

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Trade Fair Visit MEDICA

We have the pleasure to invite you to take part in this year trade fair visit to MEDICA in Düsseldorf, Germany.

Brunch with the coordinators : Lump Sum cost model in Horizon Europe

The European Funding team at Luxinnovation, your National Contact Point for the Horizon Europe programme, is pleased to invite you to the next edition of “Brunch with the Coordinators.”

L-DIH Talks | Physical security in manufacturing facilities

In this L-DIH webinar, we will explore common observations made in manufacturing facilities and key security measures that can be adopted by manufacturing companies to safeguard both their operations and personnel effectively.

Innovation Boost : emballages inventifs et nutrition connectée

Le secteur agro-alimentaire connaît une transformation sans précédent. Entre exigences environnementales croissantes et attentes des consommateurs pour des solutions personnalisées, les entreprises doivent repenser leurs modèles. Innovation Boost réunit cette fois-ci les acteurs du secteur agro-alimentaire pour explorer ensemble des innovations qui façonneront l’avenir du secteur.

L-DIH Talks | Blockchain for Industry

Whether you're new to Blockchain or looking to deepen your understanding, this session will provide an insightful overview of the current landscape and real-world applications.

Luxembourg Defence Technology and Innovation Day 2025

Organised by Luxinnovation with the support of the Luxembourg Directorate of Defence, this high-level event will showcase Luxembourg’s growing contribution to the Euro-Atlantic security and defence landscape through technology, research, and innovation.

Horizon Europe Day 2025

The annual Horizon Europe Day, organised by Luxinnovation, explores how the EU’s research and innovation funding programme can support Luxembourg stakeholders across their entire innovation journey — from breakthrough research to market validation.