Luxembourg is betting on artificial intelligence, digital sovereignty and start-ups

Luxembourg continues to consistently build its reputation as a technological leader in Europe by announcing several ambitious initiatives. Central to this strategy is the new national supercomputer Meluxina-AI, optimised for artificial intelligence tasks. Its creation was unveiled shortly after the launch of the Luxembourg AI Factory, an ambitious platform that brings together government, science and business. With Meluxina-AI, the country intends to speed up data processing and make AI available to the private and public sectors.

However, infrastructure efforts are only one element of the national digital policy. At the same time, Economy Minister Lex Delles and Finance Minister Gilles Roth announced the launch of a €300 million financial programme and a ten-point plan to support startups. The main areas of focus are supporting young companies, attracting talent, creating conditions for business scaling and active integration into European initiatives.

To make AI accessible to businesses, Luxinnovation has launched the Fit 4 AI programme, through which companies can evaluate and implement relevant AI solutions under the guidance of certified consultants. The programme aims to leverage a company's existing data and adapt AI technologies to its strategic goals.

In parallel, FEDIL, together with Luxinnovation and the Digital Innovation Hub (L-DIH), conducted a large-scale study of AI penetration in industry. The results showed a positive trend in the uptake of AI and generative AI (GenAI), but highlighted the lack of infrastructure and the absence of a unified data management system across the industry.

All these measures are included in the national strategy "Accelerating Digital Sovereignty 2030", officially presented on 19 May 2025. Its three pillars are data, artificial intelligence and quantum technologies. Notably, Luxembourg has adopted an integrated cross-governmental approach, coordinating its efforts across agencies - a rarity even by European standards. At the centre of the strategy is a focus on EU values, increased control over data and the ambition to become a leader in quantum developments.

Meanwhile, at the International Airshow in Paris, Defence Minister Yuriko Backes unveiled the new edition of the catalogue "Luxembourg Industry and Research Capabilities for Security & Defence", which showcases more than 100 national companies with expertise in security and defence. The catalogue is further proof that Luxembourg is not only focusing on AI and the future economy, but also on sustainable technological development in the defence sector.