PROGRAMME SUMMARY
The FNR TREK/JUMP programme consists of 2 distinct tracks (TREK and JUMP), a competitive funding instrument, open to all domains, that is designed to bridge the technical and funding gap between research-driven discoveries and their commercialisation/ utilisation, thereby enhancing the impact of Luxembourg’s research on the economy and society.
The TREK (Technology Readiness Enhancement Kit) track enables projects to progress from TRL 3 to 4 or from TRL 4 to 5 within the funding period. Projects may also advance directly from TRL 3 to TRL 5 through a single TREK grant application. TREK supports the advancement in the technology readiness level (TRL), improved proof-of-concept prototype, and preparation of a commercialization study report.
The complementary JUMP track supports projects in reaching TRL 6 and beyond with the aim of achieving potential commercialization outcomes such as licensing agreements or the formation of start-ups that can carry the research innovation to market.
DURATION & FUNDING SPECIFICS
TREK Track:
- Duration: Up to 12 months
- Funding: Up to €200,000
- Number of TREKs:
- In general: Up to 2 consecutive TREKs (justification required)
- Domains with high TRL requirements such as biomedicine and complex engineering: Up to 4 consecutive TREKs (justification required)
JUMP Track:
- Duration: Up to 18 months
- Funding: Up to €250,000, with an additional €50,000 possible through the Entrepreneur in Residence (EiR) add-on provided by Ministry of Economy (MECO)
APPLICATION INFORMATION
- All applications must be submitted via the FNR Online Grant Management System.
- Funding decisions are communicated no more than 3 months after submission deadline.
- 2026-1 submission deadline: 26 March 2026 14:00 CET | 2025-1 panel date: 29 May 2026
- 2026-2 submission deadline: 23 September 2026 14:00 CET | 2026-2 panel date: 27 November 2026