LuxAid Demonstration Fund

Over 1 million euros to supports high-impact business innovations in Kosovo

After the success of the first edition in 2025, the Luxembourg Development Cooperation is launching a new call for proposals aimed at well-established Kosovo-based businesses. The LuxAid Demonstration Fund (LDF) seeks to accelerate the growth and impact of digital and green innovative solutions. Selected projects will receive up to EUR 350,000 in co-financing. Candidates are invited to submit their applications until February 6th, 2026.

The LuxAid Demonstration Fund is a groundbreaking initiative by the Luxembourg Cooperation targeting pioneering solutions that tackle development challenges through commercial models. The current call for proposals welcomes applications from Kosovo-based enterprises developing digital and green innovative solutions. The co-financing can go up to EUR 350,000.

Addressing major societal challenges

The Luxembourg Cooperation is committed to tackling major societal challenges in Kosovo. The ultimate goal of the call for proposals is to foster a more competitive private sector that drives sustainable growth and prosperity in Kosovo. Therefore, it welcomes innovations in the following sectors:

  • digital innovation
    • companies providing digital tools (AI, data analytics, automation, fintech, e-commerce, and cybersecurity) to drive growth or export ;
    • export-ready ICT service providers and outsourcing firms scaling their digital innovations and expanding international partnerships ;
    • skills-to-jobs initiatives connecting digital and green skills with employment opportunities in emerging industries ;
    • HealthTech and e-health solutions focused on cardiovascular care.
  • green innovation
    • energy efficiency and clean-energy transition initiatives in business operations ;
    • circular economy and waste valorisation models to cut resource use and boost recycling ;
    • sustainable agribusiness and circular agri-processing, turning by-products into new products and promoting resource-efficient models ;
    • climate adaptation solutions for water efficiency and resource security.

Tailored support for mature companies

The LuxAid Demonstration Fund targets formal commercial or cooperative companies meeting the following criteria:

  • registered in Kosovo before November 1, 2022;
  • employing at least 5 individuals ;
  • with a turnover below EUR 50 million ;
  • deploying an innovative product/service, already tested on the market with proven revenue generation (for at least 1 year) and impact on societal challenges;
  • proposing a 1-2 year business project built around their innovation;
  • able to co-finance at least 50% of the project costs.

Co-financing ranging between EUR 100,000 and EUR 350,000 is provided to support scaling up their innovative solution, extending its reach and impact for the benefit of local populations.

Applications open until February 6

As part of this call for proposals, interested enterprises are invited to submit their applications through the submission platform until February 6, 2026. Ten shortlisted candidates will benefit from coaching to strengthen their proposal and get ready to pitch. They will then be invited to pitchin front of the selection committee in June 2026. The final decision is expected by July 2026, with 3-4 projects selected.  

Save the date!

An information webinar is scheduled on January 14 at 10 am. Two onsite Q&A/info session will be hold on January 21 and January 28 (timing to be confirmed soon). 

For more information and application: https://www.luxaidbusiness4impact.lu/en/opencall-kosovo-ldf2

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