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Can a company that was unsuccessful in this competition apply again in the future?

Calls for projects will be launched in different countries where Luxembourg Cooperation is active and in different sectors. An unsuccessful candidate in this competition may apply for future calls for projects.

Should the company team be distinguished from the company founders?

Not necessarily. Company founders can also be current members of the company team. Please specify in the role of each team member who is also a (co-)founder.

Could you explain the concept of an official financial statement?

Financial statements are accounting documents that provide information on a company’s financial situation at a given point in time: they include the balance sheet, income statement, statement of cash flows and statement of retained earnings/statement of changes in shareholders’ equity.

On the application form, do I have to fill in section “30: Financing requirements” in full?

To enable us to consider all applications, please complete all sections marked with a *.

In question 11 of the application form, “Company’s main activity/core business”, should the parent company or the proposed project be presented?

The question refers to the company.

Who should I contact in the event of a technical problem on the application platform?

For any technical problems, you can contactakram@vc4a.com.

Is there any support for filling in the application form? Is it possible to discuss my application with LuxDev before submitting it?

We offer information sessions on the call for projects, in the form of webinars. Dates and registration links are available at the top of our home page.

Given the large number of applications we receive, we will not be able to offer feedback on the suitability of your application. If you have a question about the application process or the criteria applied, before writing, we recommend that you read this FAQ carefully to check whether the answer to your question already exists. If not, you can send your questions to lcf@luxdev.lu. Any answers shared will then be included in this FAQ section.

Pre-selected candidates will be contacted by LuxDev or an external supplier to discuss their application. In the various pre-selection phases, candidates will be offered free coaching sessions aimed at pitch preparation, or other aspects according to identified needs, such as reviewing the business plan, improving the results chain, etc..

What is the recommended project duration?

The recommended project duration is 12 to 18 months, with a maximum of 24 months, starting in June 2024.

In which language should I submit my application form?

Applications must be submitted in French.

What is our intellectual property policy?

The company receiving co-financing from the LuxAid Challenge Fund retains full and complete ownership of its innovation, given that LuxDev acts on behalf of Official Development Assistance. In the context of impact evaluations carried out on co-financed projects, LuxDev requires the publication of results and encourages the opening up and availability of the data collected and the analysis scripts underlying the evaluation;