Supercomputing, AI, defence, startups... The first six months of the year have been eventful. Here are six key developments from the first half of 2025.
Jean-Michel Gaudron
A few weeks after announcing the launch of the Luxembourg AI Factory, the Minister of the Economy and the Minister of Research and Higher Education presented the roadmap for Meluxina-AI, the national supercomputer optimised for artificial intelligence.
With this project, Luxembourg is taking another step forward in its ambition to become a major player in artificial intelligence and digital technology in Europe.
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The Minister of the Economy, Lex Delles, and the Minister of Finance, Gilles Roth, announced a €300 million financing scheme and a 10-point plan to support Luxembourg’s startups.
Supporting early-stage startups, strengthening the ecosystem, improving access to talent, fostering scale-up growth, and integrating with EU initiatives are the five pillars of the roadmap.
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Luxinnovation’s latest programme is designed to help companies unlock the power of AI by leveraging the wealth of data they already possess, ultimately boosting their competitiveness and long-term success.
Through the programme, companies receive guidance from an AI consultant certified by Luxinnovation. The consultant conducts a tailored assessment to identify the most relevant AI use case aligned with the company’s strategic goals and operational context.
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Artificial intelligence is also in focus in a nationwide survey conducted in Luxembourg by FEDIL, in collaboration with the Luxembourg Digital Innovation Hub (L-DIH) and Luxinnovation. The survey assessed the penetration and impact of artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI (GenAI) in Luxembourg’s industrial landscape.
The survey highlights promising progress in AI adoption across industries, while also identifying critical needs for stronger governance and infrastructure.
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Data, artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum technologies are the three key pillars of national strategies, officially presented on 19 May 2025.
To align public efforts and give the country a distinctive and forward-looking position, the government has adopted a whole-of-government approach, integrating its advanced technology strategies in a coherent and cross-cutting manner – an approach that remains rare internationally.
The strategic priorities are:
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For the fourth consecutive year, Luxembourg’s security and defence ecosystem has been highlighted in the "Luxembourg Industry and Research Capabilities for Security & Defence" catalogue.
At the International Paris Air Show (Salon international de l'aéronautique et de l'espace), where Luxembourg showcased its national pavilion, Minister of Defence Yuriko Backes presented the publication, which features over 100 national entities with proven expertise in the fields of defence and security.
The catalogue was produced by Luxinnovation, Luxembourg's national innovation agency, in close cooperation with the Directorate of Defence of the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs, Defence, Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade.
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