The challenges facing Luxembourg society, within a context of sustained demographic and economic growth, demand both responsibility and ingenuity. Scientific research and technological innovation are essential levers for sustainably reducing energy needs, increasing the efficiency of energy use, and promoting the integration of renewable energies, while improving the quality of life for current and future generations.

In this context, the Fondation Enovos is launching a call for scientific projects in order to fund a technological innovation project or study contributing to Luxembourg's energy transition, with a particular focus on energy efficiency, system effectiveness, and the creation of local value.

Priority Research Themes

Submitted proposals must meet the requirements and conditions detailed below and fall within one or more of the following themes:

- Energy sharing and storage;
- Energy system flexibility;
- Sustainable transport and mobility, bidirectional charging;
- Energy-efficient buildings, housing, and neighborhoods;
- Renewable energies: integration, optimization, environmental impact, and circularity;
- Behaviors, uses, and socio-economic models promoting energy efficiency;
- Use and adoption of artificial intelligence;
- Resilience of energy systems.

Particular attention will be paid to projects which are:

-applicable to the Luxembourg context;
-promoting a systemic approach (technology, uses, economy);
-involving multiple stakeholders (research, public actors, businesses, citizens);
-including a co-financing mechanism.

Project Phases

The proposed projects must cover all or part of the following four phases:

1. A thorough review of the scientific and technological state of the art, related to the targeted theme and sector;
2. A study of the technical potential of the proposed innovation;
3. Implementation of a Proof of Concept (PoC) or technological demonstration;
4. Analysis of the economic and deployment potential, including energy and environmental impacts.

Eligibility Criteria

-Eligible project promoters: Public research institutions in Luxembourg.
-Budget: Maximum €270,000
-Period: From September 15, 2026 to December 31, 2029
-Call for proposals opens: March 26, 2026
-Closing date for proposals: June 15, 2026 (2:00 PM CET)
-Announcement of the research project grant award: July 1, 2026
-Languages: English or French

To submit your application

A request to apply must first be submitted to mail@fondation-enovos.eu, specifying the following information: last name, first name, title, position, research institution, postal address, telephone number, email address, project title, and a brief summary of the scientific project (maximum 1500 characters).

The subject line of the email must be: “Scientific Call 2026 – Enovos Foundation – Proposal”.

Applicants will then receive a link to access the online application form.

Online Application Form: Applicants are advised to prepare the content of the online application form according to the detailed sections outlined in the attached document (below, in French).