stART-up fund
The stART-up fund is for artists, creatives and cultural players below the age of 36 who have a connection to Luxembourg.
Eugénie Anselin
© Eugénie Anselin
Since 2012, the stART-up fund has been helping young artists, creatives and cultural players below the age of 36 to develop their careers both in Luxembourg and abroad.
The fund offers young talent a valuable opportunity to launch their professional careers by supporting the implementation of ambitious projects. With funding of up to €25,000 per project, this fund allows beneficiaries to receive a single source of financial assistance so as to encourage them to choose a significant project to advance their career.
An independent jury of experts in the field chooses the beneficiaries several times per year. Since its inception, the fund has supported over 250 projects in a variety of areas.
To submit an application, log in to our project submission platform. After you create your user account, you will be able to complete and save your application.
The first step is to fill out an introductory form in which you specify the type of financial assistance you wish to receive and provide a brief description of your project so we can confirm that you meet the eligibility criteria. If you are told that you meet the eligibility criteria, you will have access to the full form to submit your application.
We invite you to contact the Culture team at Œuvre Nationale before submitting an application and for any further information.
NB: Although the form is in French, you can also fill it out in Luxembourgish, German or English.
Introductory form:
Checked within five working days to confirm whether eligibility criteria are met. Please note that only the fully completed applications will be reviewed by the jury.
Full form:
Applications are reviewed by the Culture jury, which meets several times per year. You will receive a written response after approval by the board of directors.
The Culture Jury reviews applications for the stART-up fund and the Culture and Creation Award fund. It meets four times a year.
| Application deadline | Culture Jury meeting date | Board of Directors meeting date (decision) |
|---|---|---|
| 11 January 2027 | 22 February 2027 | 10 March 2027 |
| 12 April 2027 | 24 May 2027 | 9 June 2027 |
| 6 September 2027 | 18 October 2027 | 10 November 2027 |
| 11 October 2027 | 22 November 2027 | 8 December 2027 |
The stART-up fund is intended for artists, creatives and cultural players who:
- are younger than 36;
- are Luxembourg nationals or have a connection to Luxembourg;
- have completed an academic, university or professional programme;
- have some experience in their field;
- are requesting a grant from the stART-up fund for the first time.
