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Funding Opportunities


Regional Funding Opportunities (Greater Region & Cross-Border Programmes)

Beyond national Luxembourg funding and EU-wide programmes, logistics companies can access a number of regional funding opportunities aimed at strengthening cooperation, innovation, sustainability and economic development across the Greater Region (Luxembourg, Wallonia, Saarland, Rhineland-Palatinate and Grand Est). These programmes are particularly relevant for logistics businesses operating across borders, developing multimodal transport solutions or participating in regional innovation ecosystems.


1. Interreg Greater Region 

(Interreg Grande Région)

What is it?

Interreg is the European Union's flagship programme for cross-border cooperation. The Interreg Greater Region Programme specifically supports projects that strengthen economic integration, innovation, mobility and sustainability across the Greater Region. Cross-border logistics and supply chain projects are a natural fit within the programme's objectives.

Relevant Logistics Themes

  • Cross-border freight transport
  • Multimodal logistics solutions
  • Sustainable mobility
  • Supply chain resilience
  • Logistics innovation ecosystems
  • Skills development for logistics professionals
  • Decarbonisation of transport networks
  • Digitalisation of logistics processes

Typical Project Partners

  • Logistics companies
  • Chambers of Commerce
  • Research centres
  • Universities
  • Public authorities
  • Cluster organisations
  • Technology providers

Benefits

✅ Access to regional partners

✅ Co-financing of innovation projects

✅ Strong support for cross-border collaboration

✅ Improved market access within the Greater Region


2. Greater Region Innovation & Competitiveness Projects

Regional economic-development agencies regularly support collaborative innovation projects involving businesses and research organisations from neighbouring regions.

Relevant Areas

  • Smart mobility
  • Logistics digitalisation
  • Industrial innovation
  • AI applications
  • Circular economy
  • Sustainable transport

These projects often involve cooperation between Luxembourg actors such as Luxinnovation, LIST, the University of Luxembourg and neighbouring innovation ecosystems.

Benefits

✅ Access to testbeds and pilot projects

✅ Cross-border innovation networks

✅ Industry-research collaboration

✅ Increased visibility among regional stakeholders


3. European Digital Innovation Hubs (EDIHs)

The European Digital Innovation Hub network supports companies in adopting advanced digital technologies and often operates on a regional basis.

Logistics-Relevant Support

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Data analytics
  • Automation
  • Robotics
  • Digital Twins
  • Cybersecurity

Services commonly include:

✅ Technology assessments

✅ Test-before-invest services

✅ Training programmes

✅ Funding guidance

For Luxembourg companies, the Luxembourg Digital Innovation Hub can also facilitate connections to neighbouring regional innovation hubs.


4. Regional Sustainability & Mobility Initiatives

Many regional authorities support projects focused on:

  • Green transportation
  • Alternative fuels
  • EV charging infrastructure
  • Rail freight
  • Intermodal transport
  • Urban logistics

These schemes can complement national and EU funding by supporting local implementation and pilot projects.

Strategic Areas

  • Last-mile logistics
  • Urban distribution
  • Sustainable freight corridors
  • Smart city logistics
  • Low-carbon mobility solutions


5. University & Research-Led Cross-Border Calls

Research organisations in the Greater Region frequently participate in regional innovation initiatives involving logistics, supply chains and mobility.

Potential partners include:

  • University of Luxembourg
  • LIST
  • SnT
  • Universities in Saarland
  • Universities in Lorraine (Grand Est)
  • Belgian research organisations

Topics Frequently Supported

  • Supply chain resilience
  • AI in logistics
  • Digital supply chains
  • Sustainable logistics
  • Smart transport systems
  • Digital Twins

These programmes are particularly attractive for demonstration projects and applied innovation pilots.


Regional Funding Priorities for Logistics Companies

Digital Transformation

  • AI for logistics
  • Warehouse automation
  • Supply chain visibility
  • Digital Twins

Sustainability

  • Decarbonisation
  • Alternative fuels
  • Rail freight
  • Green logistics hubs

Cross-Border Cooperation

  • Freight corridors
  • Customs simplification
  • Regional logistics platforms
  • Workforce development

Innovation & Research

  • Pilot projects
  • Living labs
  • Industry-academic partnerships
  • Applied R&D


Executive Perspective

For logistics companies in Luxembourg, regional funding is often overlooked despite offering significant value. The strongest opportunities are typically found at the intersection of:

  1. Cross-border logistics
  2. Digital transformation
  3. Supply chain resilience
  4. Sustainable transport
  5. Industry-research collaboration

A highly effective strategy is to combine:

  • National funding (Luxinnovation, Fit 4 programmes, RDI aid)
  • Regional funding (Interreg Greater Region)
  • European funding (Horizon Europe, CEF, Digital Europe)

This blended approach can significantly reduce project risk and maximise available financial support for logistics innovation.