Joint call: data, AI and quantum

Who Can Apply
 Consortia comprising at least one Luxembourg-based company and one Luxembourg public research organisation.

Funding Opportunities

• Companies: Up to €700,000 in co-financing, with aid intensity varying based on company size and project type (industrial research and/or experimental development).
• Public Research Institutes: Up to €500,000 for project-specific costs.

Project Focus Areas
 Projects should address complex, forward-looking challenges and integrate data analytics, AI, and/or quantum technologies. The three main thematic areas are:

• Data-based solutions for advanced simulations and analytics.
• Artificial Intelligence (AI) for industry and scientific innovation.
• Quantum technologies for advanced computing and secure communication.

For more details, it is already possible to consult the objectives, call topics and eligibility criteria of the call.

Why Participate?
 This call aims to accelerate the development and integration of data-driven innovation, AI solutions, and quantum technologies. It gives companies the opportunity to strengthen their innovation capacity by collaborating with public research partners, turning cutting-edge research into a competitive advantage.

Important Dates

• Phase 1 (Project Outline) Submission Opens: 1 March 2026
• Information Session (Webinar): 5 March 2026
• Phase 1 Application Deadline: 1 April 2026 (14:00)

For more information and to submit a project outline, please visit the Research Industry Collaboration platform.

In case of questions, applicants can reach out via Contact@research-industry-collaboration.lu.

Further, a webinar will take place on March 5 at 11 a.m. explaining the call specificities and including a short demonstration on how to use the platform: Click here to register