SENIOR PARTNERS

VILLE D'ESCH-SUR-ALZETTE

At the heart of Europe, about twenty kilometers from the capital and the international airport of Luxembourg -Findel, the City of Esch-sur-Alzette is easily accessible, whatever the mode of transport used. In tune with European road and rail networks, Esch-sur-Alzette is less than 300 km and short flight from Brussels, Paris and Frankfurt.

Post Luxembourg

POST Luxembourg Group is one of the largest employers in the country, with 4.294 staff working for the company and its subsidiaries at the end of 2015. It has a well-established reputation and is firmly rooted in Luxembourg. It is also an innovative company that adopts an open-minded approach to the world thanks to its constantly evolving activities and the diversity of its staff, who represent 40 different nationalities.

Enovos

As Luxembourg's main energy supplier, also operating in Germany, France and Belgium, the mission of Enovos Luxembourg S.A. is to generate electricity, natural gas and renewable energy for industries, SMB’s, distributors and private households and to deliver it to them. In addition to its traditional main areas of business, the company is now branching out, particularly in the renewable energy sector. Enovos Luxembourg is wholly owned by Enovos International, a holding whose registered office is located in the Grand-Duchy of Luxembourg and which acts as an umbrella for the network manager Creos Luxembourg S.A.

BANQUE INTERNATIONALE A LUXEMBOURG

Founded in 1856, Banque Internationale à Luxembourg (BIL) is the oldest private banking group in the Grand Duchy. It issued its first banknotes in the year it was created and retained this privilege until the introduction of the euro.

Recognised as being a true cornerstone of the Luxembourg financial market, BIL plays a key role in developing the local economy. Operating in retail banking, private banking and corporate banking activities, it is among the country’s top three banks.

Chambre de Commerce

As a professional chamber and public institution encompassing all sectors of business other than agriculture and crafts (Chambre des Métiers), the Chamber of Commerce sees its rationale and role as guardian of the interests of its member companies. Since these may in some cases pursue divergent sectorial interests, the Chamber of Commerce, in a spirit of fairness to all its members, sees its primary mission in the articulation, representation and defence of the interests of all its members. Sectorial interests are only pursued if they do not conflict with the interests of the other member companies of the Chamber.

Today, the Chamber of Commerce has some 50,000 affiliated members, accounting for 75% of total employment and representing 80% of GDP.

LIST

LIST (Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology) is Luxembourg's applied research and technology organisation, focused on turning scientific research into practical innovation for industry and society. It employs around 700 researchers and experts working across Digital Technologies, Environmental Sustainability, and Advanced Materials. LIST collaborates closely with companies, startups, public institutions, and international research partners to accelerate technology transfer and industrial deployment. It plays a key role in Luxembourg's innovation ecosystem by supporting the development of deep-tech solutions in areas such as AI, cybersecurity, space, health technologies, and the circular economy. As a public research centre, LIST serves as a bridge between academic excellence and market-driven innovation.

SILVER PARTNER

VIVES PARTNERS

Initiated by UCLouvain and managed by VIVES Partners, VIVES IUF plays a pivotal role in connecting academic research and innovative projects with public and private investors. Addressing the seed funding gap, VIVES IUF serves as a catalyst for transforming academic research and start-ups into viable, high-impact ventures. Notably, VIVES II portfolio companies have raised approximately €1.5 billion ($1.6bn) in financing, demonstrating VIVES ability to transform early-stage companies from pre-seed funding into series A/B and IPOs/trade sales. VIVES holds an impressive track record in employment creation, with VIVES II, VIVES IUF’s previous fund, contributing to the creation of 600 full-time equivalent jobs.