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• Call for projects "StartupsVSCovid19" by the Ministry of the Economy: 15 innovative projects selected to combat COVID1-9

  • 15.05.2020

  Following the "StartupsVsCovid19" call for projects launched in April, 15 innovative solutions proposed by startups to combat the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic crisis have been selected.

• New non-repayable allowance for the self-employed

  • 06.05.2020

  The Luxembourg government has decided to strengthen the support mechanism for the self-employed affected by the financial consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic.

• National call for COVID-19 research projects open to public and private partnerships

  • 28.04.2020

  The call for research projects addressing current and future challenges of COVID-19 launched by the Luxembourg National Research Fund (FNR) is now open to public-private partnerships involving companies and research institutions.

• New emergency allowances for micro and small businesses

  • 22.04.2020

  On 22 April 2020, on the proposal of the Minister for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises, Lex Delles, the Government Council approved two draft Grand Ducal Regulations aimed at putting in place new financial support measures for micro and small commercial and craft enterprises.

• www.EPI-Covid19.lu: An Internet platform connecting individual protective equipment supply and demand

  • 18.04.2020

  In order to connect the supply of and demand for personal protective equipment produced and supplied by Luxembourg companies, the national innovation agency, Luxinnovation, has launched the platform www.EPI-COVID19.lu. The website has been co-developed with the wedo.lu team of the Fédération des Artisans.

• Launch of the online application form for the emergency allowance of EUR 2,500 for the self-employed on the business space of MyGuichet.lu

  • 14.04.2020

  As from today, 14 April 2020, the persons concerned may apply for the aid of EUR 2,500 on the basis of the Grand Ducal Regulation of 8 April 2020 on the establishment of a certified emergency allowance for the self-employed in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Calling start-ups to innovate in order to overcome the COVID-19 crisis in Luxembourg

  • 10.04.2020

  The Ministry of the Economy, in collaboration with Luxinnovation, is launching a call for projects for young innovative companies under the name "StartupsVsCovid19".

• Emergency indemnities of 2,500 euros for the self-employed ​

  • 08.04.2020

  The self-employed play an essential role in the Luxembourg economy and are also affected by the COVID-19 crisis. In order to support them financially, the Government approved today, on a proposal from the Minister for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises, Lex Delles, a draft Grand Ducal regulation aimed at establishing a certified emergency indemnity of 2,500 euros in their favor.