The glossary to understand and take action

Luxinnovation

Luxinnovation is the national innovation agency. It supports companies in their innovation and development projects and directs them towards relevant programmes, partners and schemes.

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Understand the scope

Its role for your business

Support from Luxinnovation does not constitute the automatic awarding of a grant. Each scheme retains its own criteria, timetable and decision-making authority.

In your file

When to contact them and what to prepare

Describe the problem to be solved, the planned innovation, the resources mobilised and the expected results. An aid application also requires consistent expenditure and financing. Check the timeline before entering into commitments: the technical preparation of the project and financial eligibility must progress together.

A scenario to help you understand

Educational example

An SME wants to improve a production process and seeks guidance on suitable programmes before ordering the study and equipment.

Fictitious situation, presented to illustrate the concept.

Prepare for what comes next

Points to check

  • Décrire la nouveauté et les objectifs
  • Établir coûts et financement
  • Vérifier les conditions du programme

Connecting concepts

Terms to know as well

Continue with the concepts, contacts and procedures related to this topic.

Incentive effect of aidA condition intended to establish that public support plays a role in the decision to carry out a project under the rules of the scheme.Investment aid applicationAn investment aid application presents a project and its expenditure under a specific public scheme. Eligibility depends on the company, the project, the costs and the conditions of the scheme.Business planThe business plan presents the project, its market, its organisation and its financial forecasts.Intellectual propertyIntellectual property encompasses rights that protect certain creations, inventions and signs under their respective regimes.Capital dilutionDilution refers to the decrease in a shareholder's relative interest when a capital transaction changes the allocation of securities.SARL-SThe SARL-S is a simplified variant of the SARL, subject to specific conditions concerning, in particular, the shareholders, the activity and the capital.

Put it into practice

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Sources and verification

References consulted on 20 September 2026. Official procedures specify the applicable conditions and exceptions.

This guide explains a general process. The applicable rules depend on your situation; it does not constitute personalised advice. Report a correction.

A definition gives you a reference point. To examine your situation, clarify your question with a professional.