Startups & Scaleups Awards

Startups & Scaleups Awards — Grand Prize of over €125,000

240+ handpicked startups and scaleups from around the world pitched their solutions across 12 categories at Nexus Luxembourg 2026. €25,000 cash prize plus over €100,000 in premium business services for the Grand Prize winner.

Applications for our 2027 Startups & Scaleups Awards are open until November 16, 2026 (12:00 PM CET).

With the support of
Wix Startup Luxembourg
Pitch Arena

Selected Startups & Scaleups

Grand Prize

The Grand Prize

Over €125,000 total value
€25,000
Cash Prize
€100K+
Premium Business Services
Discover the Winning Prize Package →

See you at Nexus Luxembourg 2027

Nexus Luxembourg 2027 takes place on 9–10 March 2027. Secure your spot today and join us at Luxexpo The Box.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do the Startups & Scaleups Awards work?

240 startups are selected across 12 categories. Selected startups will pitch live on the Pitch Arena stage at Nexus Luxembourg on March 9-10 2027, competing for a total prize of over €125,000.

What is the Grand Prize?

The overall winner receives €25,000 in cash plus over €100,000 in premium business services including legal, consulting, cloud credits and marketing support.

What are the application categories?

12 categories are open for application, as follows: RegTech & LegTech, FinTech & InsurTech, Cybersecurity & Data Sovereignty, Digital Society & GovTech, Enterprise AI & Workflow Automation, SpaceTech, Industrial AI & Smart Logistics, Smart Mobility, GreenTech & ClimateTech, Digital Health & Platforms, Clinical & MedTech Innovation and EdTech & Future of Work.

When will the next Startups & Scaleups Awards call take place for the 2027 edition?

Our call is open since July 10th 2026 and will close on November 16, 2026 (12:00 PM CET).