Startups & Scaleups Awards

Startups & Scaleups Awards — €100,000 Grand Prize

250 startups and scaleups have been selected across 10 categories. Join us on June 10–11 to see them compete live on stage for the €100,000 Grand Prize.

See the 10 Categories

What to expect

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250 startups selected

25 startups per category have been selected by our jury based on innovation, traction and market potential.

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Live pitches

Watch them present on the Pitch Arena stage during ten 90-minute sessions on June 10–11.

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Grand Prize ceremony

The Grand Prize winner takes home €25K cash plus €75K in premium business services.

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Nexus Luxembourg 2027

Next edition: 9–10 March 2027. Applications open in June 2026. Stay tuned.

Pitch Arena

10 categories

Cybersecurity
25 startups
Data & AI
25 startups
FinTech & Digital Finance
25 startups
GovTech & Digital Society
25 startups
Green & Climate Tech
25 startups
Health Tech & Digital Health
25 startups
Industry 4.0
25 startups
Smart Mobility & Autonomous Driving
25 startups
Space Tech
25 startups
Web 3.0, Crypto & Digital Assets
25 startups
Grand Prize

The Grand Prize

€100,000 total value
€25,000
Cash Prize
€75,000
Premium Business Services

See you at Nexus Luxembourg 2027

Applications for our 2027 edition will open in June 2026. Nexus Luxembourg 2027 takes place on 9–10 March 2027. Sign up below to get notified when our next call opens.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do the Startups & Scaleups Awards work?

250 startups are selected across 10 categories. Selected startups pitch live on the Pitch Arena stage at Nexus Luxembourg on June 10-11, 2026, competing for a total prize of €100,000.

What is the grand prize?

The overall winner receives €25,000 in cash plus €75,000 in premium business services including legal, consulting, cloud credits, and marketing support.

What are the 10 categories?

Cybersecurity, Data & AI, FinTech, GovTech, Green & Climate Tech, Health Tech, Industry 4.0, Smart Mobility, Space Tech, and Web 3.0.