spring 2026 INNOVATION ECOSYSTEM From space technologies to healthtech According to Minister Delles, Luxembourg offers par- ticularly attractive opportunities for companies con- ducting R&D and innovation activities in several sectors. “Firstly, we see strong potential in technologies related to data, artificial intelligence and quantum technologies,” he says. “These areas are essential pillars of our vision for a sustainably innovative economy. They are supported by national capacities such as the Luxembourg AI Factory, which helps companies unlock or maximise the potential of AI, the MeluXina supercomputer and our forthcoming quantum computer.” He also highlights autonomous driving and smart mo- bility systems, space, healthtech, cybersecurity, smart manufacturing, logistics, and digital supply chain man- agement. “Luxembourg’s space sector enjoys a unique position in Europe thanks to the European Space Resources In- novation Centre (ESRIC), the future Space Campus and a dynamic ecosystem of companies and research organisa- tions,” Minister Delles explains. “Health technologies are supported by dedicated infrastructure such as the House of Biohealth and the future HE:AL Campus that will host healthcare facilities, research and businesses. Industry and logistics activities benefit from our central European location and first-class physical and digital infrastructure.” On the research side, Luxembourg has built strong in- ternational recognition in areas such as data-driven and computational science, cybersecurity, space technolo- gies, financial innovation and precision health. “These domains are closely aligned with the transformation of our economy and our determination to anticipate future developments. Our expertise in data and AI, for example, acts as a horizontal enabler across nearly every sector,” Minister Obertin points out. “Luxembourg has demon- strated that size is no barrier to excellence.” Luxembourg’s innovation ecosystem: The next steps Continuous efforts to remain a key partner for com- panies conducting R&D and innovation activities in the European and global markets are high on the gov- ernment’s agenda, and the ecosystem is continually enhanced through new initiatives. Minister Obertin highlights the upcoming Deep Tech Lab, which aims to stimulate the economic valorisation of deeptech re- search by supporting and facilitating the development of innovative solutions. “The Deep Tech Lab will bring together national exper- tise in cutting-edge technologies and contribute to efforts to attract, retain and develop talent,” she explains. Minister Delles underlines the importance of attract- ing companies that conduct significant R&D and innova- tion for a country like Luxembourg, whose economy is mainly focused on services. “Our true wealth lies in the human capital and the abili- ty to develop high-value-added solutions,” he states. “This enables strategic innovation activities, such as designing and prototyping new products, to be based here. It also allows Luxembourg to serve as a testing ground before innovations are deployed on a larger scale.” Ultimately, this helps to make Luxembourg’s economy more competitive, while providing concrete responses to the major societal challenges of energy transition and digitalisation. Interviews were conducted in late February 2026.