Academia and entrepreneurship might be more complementary than we would assume. Still, transitioning from academia to entrepreneurship requires support and expertise. The Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) created LIST Ventures - a deep tech Venture Builder.
Transforming scientists into venture scientists to build the next generation startups in Luxembourg
LIST Ventures has three main blocks in its mission:
- To maximise the impact of the technologies developed by LIST, and support Luxembourg's socio-economic development through the launch of spin-offs.
- To support LIST researchers and scientists in launching their own companies - spinoffs/startups.
- To attract researchers and scientists with an entrepreneurial mindset and deep-tech ideas from around the world to establish their companies in Luxembourg.
The goal of the venture builder is to launch resilient deep tech startups in Luxembourg that achieve an International Niche Market Leader position. To do so, LIST Ventures support its startups from idea inception to the acceleration phase.
Services aimed at researchers and scientists, startups, corporations and investors
LIST Ventures has come up with a full range of services dedicated to its main targets.
LIST Ventures brings together the best ideas, talent and funding. Its goal is to launch robust deep tech startups in Luxembourg that achieve an INML (International Niche Market Leader) position in the market. It supports its startups from idea to exit, always keeping in mind the three most important aspects of launching a new company (we call them the 3Ts): Team, Technology and Traction.
Discover how LIST-preneurs can get support.
Are you a scientist/researcher wondering how to bring your ideas to life?
If you have an idea to solve an important problem, LIST Ventures wants to meet you. It can help you with everything you need to create your first working prototype or MVP.
LIST Ventures supports its companies throughout their entire journey. From the conception of the idea, through the development of the MVP, the validation of the product-market fit, to the development of new technologies once the startup is fully independent.
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Are you a startup looking for help with the technological development of your product?
Then, LIST Ventures can help you. Not only will it give you access to its team of experts and cutting edge facilities, but also help you find the funding to carry out the technological developments you have in mind. Luxembourg has several funding schemes to support start-ups and companies in technology development in collaboration with Luxembourg-based research and development centres such as LIST.
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Are you a company interested in creating new businesses? Are you looking for new business opportunities? Do you have an idea for a spin-off within your company and need support with technology development or business validation?
The Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology is always looking for partners to launch new joint ventures in collaboration.
Read more about what the venture builder and the Luxembourg startup and innovation ecosystem offer to launch joint ventures in partnership.
LIST Ventures incubates investment-ready companies because it takes the product-market fit validation process very seriously. In addition, LIST Ventures supports the founders during the incubation process to ensure there is a good and profitable business behind each spin-off project and technology. During this process, the LIST Ventures team provides the necessary mentoring and training to the team in various areas (cash flow management, marketing, sales, IP, go-to-market strategy, etc.) so the founders can run their business on their own as soon as possible.
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Watch the video of Asier Sesma, Head of LIST Ventures at the Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology
Get to know more about LIST Ventures - the Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology venture building arm.
As a deep tech venture builder, LIST Ventures turn scientists into venture scientists to build the next generation startups in Luxembourg.