Ten young companies will compete for the title of Creative Young Entrepreneur Luxembourg (CYEL) 2026. From space technology and quantum security to AI, social media and smart sensors, this year’s finalists reflect the growing diversity of Luxembourg’s startup ecosystem.
The Creative Young Entrepreneur Luxembourg (CYEL) Awards are organised by JCI Luxembourg to promote and support young entrepreneurs and innovative business models. The competition is open to entrepreneurs aged 18 to 40 whose companies are established in Luxembourg.
For the 2026 edition, the finalists will take part in the final stages of the competition before pitching their ventures in front of a jury. The winners will be announced at the CYEL gala on 2 December 2026.
10 finalists
Spaider Space (by Dr. Loveneesh Rana, Founder and CEO) — spaiderspace.com
Spaider Space is developing specialised AI agents for the aerospace and deep-tech industries. Founded by Dr. Loveneesh Rana, the Luxembourg-based company focuses on automating complex engineering and business workflows, from proposal and tender management to mission operations. Its technology combines aerospace expertise with AI agents designed to work within the technical, regulatory and operational constraints of the space industry.
Stargate (by Simon Litvinov, Founder and CEO) — stargate.lu
Stargate is working on high-precision positioning for autonomous systems and connected devices. Its cloud-based GNSS correction service provides access to Real-Time Kinematic (RTK) positioning, helping businesses deploy centimetre-level navigation without having to manage multiple correction networks and credentials. Founder and CEO Simon Litvinov has positioned the company as a way for startups and corporates to make high-precision positioning easier to access across markets.
LuxQuantum (by Dr. Samira Chaychi, Co-founder) — LuxQuantum
LuxQuantum is a Luxembourg deep-tech company focused on preparing communications infrastructure for the quantum era. Founded in 2023, the company is developing LuxSQS, a hybrid quantum security orchestration platform combining post-quantum cryptography, quantum key distribution and classical cryptography. The aim is to help organisations transition towards quantum-safe communications while limiting integration complexity and vendor lock-in.
Coacheey (by Amine Khobba, Founder) — coacheey.com
Coacheey is a digital platform connecting people with sports and wellness coaches. Founded in Luxembourg in 2025, the startup aims to make it easier for clients to discover certified professionals and book sessions, while giving coaches tools to increase their visibility and manage their businesses. Its marketplace approach brings coaching, fitness and wellness services together in a single platform.
3D-ENSURE (by Dr.-Ing. Mohammad Abuabiah) — University of Luxembourg
3D-ENSURE is a research-driven venture emerging from the University of Luxembourg. Led by Dr. Mohammad Abuabiah together with Dr. Melek Walha and Heni Belgacem, the project is developing smart sensor technologies with robust signal processing and self-healing capabilities. The team won the first University of Luxembourg Market Innovation Camp in 2026 and is working towards bringing the technology to market through a spin-off.
Nova Lux Orbital (by Sven Clement, Co-founder) — nova-lux.space
Founded in 2026 by entrepreneur and Luxembourg MP Sven Clement, Nova Lux Orbital is taking cloud computing into low Earth orbit. The company is building a shared AI compute and optical relay layer that would allow Earth-observation operators to process data closer to their satellites, reducing the need to send large volumes of raw data back to Earth. The venture is built around European infrastructure, hardware and data sovereignty.
Braddl (by Leminh Nguyen, Co-Founder) — braddl.lu
Braddl is developing voice AI designed specifically for Luxembourg’s multilingual environment. Its technology provides speech-to-text and text-to-speech in Luxembourgish, French, German and English, alongside its own language models. The startup is also developing meeting transcription, chatbots and voice agents, with its systems trained on real speech and hosted in Luxembourg.
deelan (by Panos Meintanis, Co-Founder) — deelan.ai
Deelan is an AI-native training platform focused on sales teams. Founded by Panos Meintanis and Michel Conrad, the Luxembourg startup uses company-specific materials, sales calls and playbooks to create adaptive training, roleplays and assessments. Its latest development adds live, one-to-one AI coaching, allowing sales representatives to receive personalised guidance based on their individual performance and skill gaps.
Monnett (by Christos Floros, Founder) — monnett.social
Monnett is building a European social network designed as an alternative to advertising-driven and algorithm-heavy platforms. Founded by Christos Floros in 2025, the Luxembourg startup puts users in control of their feeds and focuses on privacy, human interaction and European digital sovereignty. The platform does not use advertising-based behavioural tracking and positions itself around a simpler social-media experience without AI-generated content.
CloudSoul (by Daniel Grigovorich, Founder and CEO) — cloudsoul.net
CloudSoul helps companies manage cybersecurity and compliance without requiring the resources of a large internal security team. Founded by Daniel Grigovorich, the Luxembourg startup combines cloud security, compliance management and security operations in a single platform. Its technology helps companies assess their infrastructure, identify gaps and build prioritised action plans around frameworks including ISO 27001, NIS2, DORA and GDPR.
