A Ministry of the Economy programme

SME Packages: up to 70% of your IT projects funded by the State

Cybersecurity, digitalisation, cloud, AI… Empirys supports you end to end to secure the aid and deliver your project. Reserved for SMEs established in Luxembourg.

Empirys supports SMEs within the SME Packages framework · Luxembourg IT company since 2020 · Local support 5 days/7
The programme

What are the SME Packages?

A public programme that helps Luxembourg SMEs grow by funding a significant share of their projects — digitalisation, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence. You run the project, the State reimburses part of the cost.

70%
of eligible costs covered by the Ministry of the Economy
€17,500
maximum aid (project capped at €25,000 excl. VAT)
€3,000
minimum project budget (excl. VAT)
Eligible projects

What Empirys delivers through the SME Packages

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Cybersecurity & NIS2

Audit, NIS2/CSSF compliance, managed SOC, EDR, penetration testing. Empirys supports SMEs on this strand.

Digitalisation & cloud

Modernising your infrastructure, Microsoft 365 & Azure migration, business tools, securing your IT.

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AI & automation

Task automation, AI tooling integration, concrete productivity gains for your teams.

Eligibility

Who is it for?

Does your company tick these boxes? The programme is made for you. If not, we'll find a solution together.

  • You are an SME (fewer than 250 staff, turnover < €50M)
  • Registered office and activities in Luxembourg
  • Valid business permit
  • IT project of €3,000 to €25,000 excl. VAT

The aid at a glance

Up to 70%
  • Amount: up to €17,500 in aid
  • Payment: after the project is completed
  • Combining: 2 packages over 3 years (different goals)
  • Timeframe: 12 months to deliver the project
  • Support: Empirys, end to end
The process

How it works

1

Diagnosis & scoping — free

We assess your need, your eligibility and the project scope.

2

Building & submitting the application

Via the House of Entrepreneurship (Chamber of Commerce) or eHandwierk (Chamber of Skilled Trades), naming Empirys as the provider.

3

Validation by the Ministry

Review and decision within roughly 2 to 4 weeks.

4

Delivery by Empirys

Implementation of the project (up to 12 months).

5

Payment of the aid

Reimbursement of 70% of eligible costs against supporting documents.

Why Empirys

A local partner, end to end

Cybersecurity specialist

We know the public-aid framework and support you to benefit from it.

360° IT company

Managed services, cloud, cybersecurity, dev, AI: we master the whole chain since 2020.

Luxembourg proximity

A dedicated contact, local support 5 days/7, 15 minutes from Luxembourg City.

We handle the paperwork

Application, formalities, supporting documents: we simplify everything for you.

Frequently asked questions

Got a question?

Is my company eligible?

You must be an SME (fewer than 250 staff, turnover < €50M), have your registered office in Luxembourg, a valid business permit, and a project of €3,000 to €25,000 excl. VAT. If in doubt, we run a free pre-qualification during the first call.

What is the exact amount of the aid?

The State covers up to 70% of eligible costs, i.e. up to €17,500 for a project capped at €25,000 excl. VAT. The aid is paid after the project is completed, on presentation of supporting documents.

Can I combine several packages?

Yes: up to 2 packages over a 3-year period, provided they target different objectives and the first project is completed before submitting the second.

Is there a deadline?

No fixed deadline, but the annual State budget is limited and applications are processed on a rolling basis. It is best to apply early to secure your aid.

How long does the decision take?

Approval usually takes 2 to 4 weeks. You then have 12 months to deliver the project.

Institutional partners

An official programme, recognised partners

Ministry of the Economy House of Entrepreneurship Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Skilled Trades Luxembourg House of Cybersecurity

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The SME Packages are a State programme funded by the Ministry of the Economy up to 70% of eligible costs (between €3,000 and €25,000 excl. VAT). The grant is subject to eligibility conditions and to the Ministry's decision. Empirys supports SMEs within the SME Packages framework, across all your eligible IT projects.