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Wizipet pitching at the Startup Demo Arena

Wizipet pitching at the Startup Demo Arena

Nexus Luxembourg returns in 2026, celebrating founders who dare to shape tomorrow.

  • 250 startups from around the world handpicked by an exclusive jury.
     

  •  30 top startups felicitated at the official Closing Ceremony attended by global leaders, policy makers and partners.
     

  •  1 grand winner will take home €100,000 prize value (€25,000 cash + €75,000 in business services)
     

Application fee: €50 — no additional charges if selected.

Maria Luís Albuquerque

EU Commissioner for Financial Services and the Savings and Investments Union - European Commission

Maria Luís Albuquerque is currently the European Commissioner for Financial Services and the Savings and Investments Union. She is a highly experienced Portuguese economist and politician, best known for her role as Minister of Finance in Portugal from 2013 to 2015.

During her tenure, she played a critical role in managing the country's financial crisis. Prior to her position as finance minister, Albuquerque held various key positions in the public sector, including Head of Issuing and Markets at the Portuguese Treasury and Debt Management Agency.

After leaving politics, she continued her career in the private sector, contributing her expertise in finance and economic policy to international organizations and advisory roles. Her professional experience reflects a deep understanding of fiscal management, economic reform, and European financial systems.

Maria Luís Albuquerque
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