Junior National Funding Advisor – Innovation & Sustainability Grants (m/f/x)
Fixed-term contract (CDD – 24 months), full-time, ref.: JNF09
Service: National Funding
Hierarchical Superior: Head of National Funding
About Luxinnovation
Luxinnovation is Luxembourg's national innovation agency. As a semi-public institution set up as an Economic Interest Group (GIE), we empower companies to innovate today to be ready for tomorrow. We also contribute to the development of the economy as a whole by identifying innovation opportunities and fostering collaborative innovation projects that stimulate the development of a sustainable, competitive and digital economy.
Luxinnovation is supported by three ministries — the Ministry of the Economy, the Ministry for Research and Higher Education, and the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs — as well as three semi-public institutions: the Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce, the Luxembourg Chamber of Skilled Crafts, and FEDIL – The Voice of Luxembourg's Industry.
Job mission
Department description
One of Luxinnovation's core activities is to support companies seeking national funding for their innovation activities and sustainability investments. The mission of the National Funding team is to guide and support companies throughout the process of applying for innovation and environmental state aid, ensuring they access the right instruments at the right time.
Job description
As a Junior National Funding Advisor, you will reinforce the National Funding team in the context of increased demand for innovation funding and decarbonisation grants.
You will provide first-level guidance to companies, support eligibility assessments and contribute to the promotion of national funding opportunities — including the AI Factory initiative and environmental aid schemes.
You will progressively develop expertise across funding instruments, eligibility criteria and application processes under the mentorship of experienced advisors.
Main tasks and responsibilities
Your responsibilities are structured around Luxinnovation's four core pillars of activity:
Contribute to the promotion of national funding opportunities by supporting the planning, coordination and delivery of awareness campaigns, workshops and events, particularly in relation to emerging environmental and AI aid schemes.
Assist the National Funding team in knowledge-sharing activities and continuous improvement initiatives that contribute to the team's effectiveness and visibility.
Under the guidance of experienced advisors, participate in client meetings and support the preliminary assessment of companies seeking public funding for research, innovation and sustainability projects, including conducting eligibility checks and due diligence reviews.
Support the review of funding applications by analysing project descriptions, financial statements, investment plans and supporting documentation, and contribute to the preparation of internal decision-support documents for Gate 1 and Gate 2 reviews.
Manage and qualify incoming client requests on a daily basis, with a particular focus on opportunities related to the AI Factory initiative and environmental/decarbonisation funding schemes, ensuring timely orientation towards relevant support services.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date information within the customer relationship management (CRM) system and other internal tools, ensuring high-quality data management and effective follow-up of client interactions.
Fund:
Provide first-level guidance to companies on available state aid instruments for innovation and sustainability, including the AI Factory initiative and environmental/decarbonisation funding schemes.
Collaborate closely with senior members of the National Funding team to address more complex client enquiries and progressively develop expertise across funding instruments, eligibility criteria and application processes.
Contribute to the preparation of client feedback and internal decision-support documents under the supervision of senior advisors.
This list is not exhaustive. Additional tasks may be assigned to the holder of the job.
You will act as a key bridge between national/European initiatives and the Luxembourg business ecosystem, driving innovation and sustainable growth.
Required competencies
Education level and professional experience required:
Holder of a master's degree (bac+5 in the French university system) in economics, finance, business management, engineering or a dual scientific/management profile.
Previous internship or professional experience of 1 to 2 years in an activity related to innovation funding, business consulting, financial analysis or state aid.
Specific competencies:
Good skills in financial analysis and the ability to assess investment plans and business documentation.
Strong writing skills and the ability to produce clear summary notes and decision-support documents.
General knowledge of project management principles.
Ability to manage several complex files efficiently and independently.
Relational ease allowing effective interaction with partners at relevant ministries, financial institutions and business managers.
Organised, flexible, autonomous with excellent listening and analytical skills.
Interest in innovation ecosystems, decarbonisation and sustainability funding.
Languages:
Fluent French and English (oral and written) are mandatory. Luxembourgish and/or German are considered a strong asset.
IT skills:
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel in particular).
Familiarity with CRM tools and internal data management platforms.
Why choose this position?
Join a human-sized, multidisciplinary organisation where you will learn to carry out eligibility assessments using solid procedures, tools and databases. You will be part of a team with a strong team spirit and a culture of information sharing, with direct exposure to Luxembourg's innovation ecosystem. This role offers diversified and rewarding missions — from analysing state aid applications to participating in events on cutting-edge technology — giving you the opportunity to build a solid foundation in innovation funding and public support instruments.
Application
Interested candidates are invited to submit online their resume and a cover letter detailing their relevant experience and motivation for the role.
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Please note that this position is based at our current offices in Esch-Belval. Luxinnovation GIE will relocate to the Luxembourg main station area in the first quarter of 2027.