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Security and defence: dual-use technologies

Defence innovation and technologies

We support your innovation and development of technologies that could be applied in the fields of security and defence and help you connect with main defence technology players in Europe.

Navigate the defence R&D ecosystem with ease

At Luxinnovation, we provide tailored information and expert guidance on funding programmes, key events, and networking opportunities.

Our support is delivered under the mandate of the Directorate of Defence since 2020 ensuring alignment with national priorities and strategic objectives.

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Luxembourg Defence Technological and Industrial Base (LDTIB)
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Trusted partner for innovation to the Luxembourg Directorate of Defence

  1. Defence community: activation and support of the Luxembourg Defence Technological and Industrial Base.
  2. Support of innovative national initiatives including "joint calls defence industry", enabling Luxembourg industry to gain visibility with DoD.
  3. Promotion and awareness of Luxembourg Defence Technological and Industrial Base (LDTIB) capabilities for Security and Defence.
  4. Integration of Luxembourg-based Defence Technological and Industrial Base actors into the European Defence Value Chain and facilitating their access to EU and NATO innovation and procurement programmes. 

Discover our services to support your Defence R&D innovative project

At Luxinnovation, we support you in navigating the defence research and development ecosystem. Our activities are carried out under the mandate of the Directorate of Defence since 2020.

  • We guide you through national and European defence R&D funding, including the Luxembourg Joint Call Defence, the European Defence Fund (EDF), initiatives from the European Defence Agency (EDA) and NATO programmes such as DIANA and the NATO Innovation Fund (NIF).

  • Our experts help you navigate application processes and maximise your chances of success.

  • We promote Luxembourg's defence technology capabilities through catalogues, trade missions and international defence fairs, while fostering partnerships and matchmaking opportunities worldwide.

An Overview of EU Funding Opportunities and Accelerators

European Defence Fund

Supports companies across Member States develop competitive and collaborative defence projects.

EUDIS Business Accelerator

Designed to support 20 startups and scaleups over an 8-month defence accelerator programme to strengthen their position in the European defence industrial ecosystem.

EDA CapTech(s)

To undertake research & technology (R&T) activities in response to agreed defence capability needs.

NATO DIANA

Selects innovators based on their proposed solutions to have their solutions adopted by end-users across NATO and Allies.

NATO Innovation Fund

Empowers deep tech founders to address challenges in defence, security and resilience.

Joint Call of Defence

Supports consortia of private companies and public research institutions in conducting R&D projects to develop defence technologies.

Develop your security and defence solutions

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