Fit 4 Start
Runs biannual; last round closed 2026-07-10
Projected from its published cycle — not a date the funder has confirmed.
Projected from the pattern of past calls — confirm on the funder's page before planning around it.
Up to EUR 150,000 of equity-free funding plus 6 months of coaching and mentoring; the second tranche is conditional on milestones.
Luxinnovation (pour le Ministere de l'Economie)
public · national
Deadline: One call a year — Applications for edition #17 closed on 10 July 2026 after 556 applications.
This funder does not publish a success rate. We rank it using the rate observed across similar programmes and label it as an estimate rather than implying we know.
Major bid — written case, budget, possibly partners.
Who can apply
- Under 5 years old
- small enterprises
- Sectors: ai, deeptech, health, space, fintech
- Stage: pre-seed and seed
- Locally registered entity required
Team of at least 2 people; digital, healthtech and space tracks. The company must set up in Luxembourg during the programme.
How to apply
- Apply online during an open call — link
- Selection jury and pitch
- Six months of acceleration in Luxembourg with milestone-based funding
What you will need
- Pitch deck and business plan
- Team composition (minimum 2 people)
- Proof the company is under 5 years old (if applicable)
Related reading: How grant deadlines actually work · The EU SME definition (Recommendation 2003/361)
Source. https://luxinnovation.lu/assess-and-accelerate/fit4start
"Up to EUR 150,000 of equity-free funding; 6 months of coaching and mentoring by startup experts."
Verified on 14 August 2026
Source: luxinnovation.lu
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