Nexus Luxembourg 2027: Applications now open for Startups & Scaleups Awards (Sponsored)
Around 240 startups and scale-ups will pitch live in Luxembourg on 9–10 March 2027, competing for a Grand Prize worth over €125,000. Applications close on 16 November.
Most founders know the trade-off of the conference circuit: a booth that costs thousands, a pitch slot you have to pay for on top, and no guarantee the right people walk by. The Nexus Luxembourg Startups & Scaleups Awards take a different approach. If your company is selected, an all-inclusive package costs €99, VAT included.
That gets you a booth for both days, a live pitch in front of investors and corporate decision-makers and a seat at the awards ceremony. Applications are open to startups and scale-ups from anywhere in the world, until 16 November 2026 at 12:00 CET.
What selected startups & scale-ups get
The €99 package covers three things:
- A turnkey exhibition booth for both days, to meet attendees, partners and investors.
- A live pitching slot on stage, in front of a jury of experts and investors.
- A reserved seat at the Awards Ceremony on day two, 10 March.
The stakes go beyond visibility. The overall winner takes home a Grand Prize worth over €125,000. Last year’s package combined €25,000 in cash with more than €100,000 in services from Luxembourg partners, from legal, tax and cybersecurity support to co-working space, high-performance computing and media campaigns. The 2026 category winners also got a dedicated investor matchmaking session at the Luxembourg Venture Days.
Who can apply: 12 categories
The Awards are open to startups and scale-ups worldwide. Applicants pick one of 12 categories:
| Category | Typical solutions |
|---|---|
| RegTech & LegTech | Compliance automation, KYC/AML, legal tech |
| FinTech & InsurTech | WealthTech, banking, payments, insurance |
| Cybersecurity & Data Sovereignty | Cloud security, cryptography, European data sovereignty |
| Digital Society & GovTech | Public-sector digitalisation, digital identity, citizen services |
| Enterprise AI & Workflow Automation | GenAI at work, domain-specific LLMs, RPA |
| SpaceTech | Satellite imagery, orbital logistics, space data |
| Industrial AI & Smart Logistics | Digital twins, supply chain AI, predictive maintenance |
| Smart Mobility | Connected vehicles, MaaS, fleet decarbonisation |
| GreenTech & ClimateTech | Decarbonisation, ESG reporting, circular economy |
| Digital Health & Platforms | Telemedicine, patient monitoring, health data |
| Clinical & MedTech Innovation | Medical devices, AI diagnostics, surgical robotics |
| EdTech & Future of Work | Re-skilling, talent management, collaboration tools |
Key dates
The window is short: applications close in a few weeks.
| Date | Milestone |
|---|---|
| 16 November 2026, 12:00 CET | Applications close |
| 10 December 2026 | Selected startups and scale-ups announced |
| 9–10 March 2027 | Live pitches and Awards Ceremony at Nexus Luxembourg |
Why Nexus Luxembourg is worth a founder’s two days
Nexus Luxembourg has grown fast. The June 2026 edition drew more than 9,600 attendees from over 80 countries, with 400+ speakers on five stages.
The 2027 edition runs under the theme “Building AI, Sovereignty & Growth“. That matters for founders: the focus is on European companies that build, sell and scale trusted technology, not only on regulation. Startups pitch in the Launchpad Arena, alongside the Intelligence Forum, the Fintech Sphere and the institutional hub “Luxembourg Makes It Happen“.
Luxembourg’s size works in founders’ favour. Government, the financial centre, EU institutions, corporates, founders and international investors share the same venue for two days, which makes the right meeting easier to get.
Applications close on 16 November 2026 at 12:00 CET. Apply now on the Nexus Luxembourg website.
Nexus Luxembourg 2027 takes place on 9–10 March 2027 at Luxexpo The Box, Luxembourg-Kirchberg. For questions about the awards, contact: [email protected].
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