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 October 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 October 16, 2026 (12:00 PM CET).