On 26 November 2026, EIS Luxembourg is putting the spotlight on the people driving local, human-scale entrepreneurship.

Freelancers, creatives, consultants, craftspeople, small business owners… Behind every business is a person, a story, challenges and a great deal of commitment.

For the first edition of the EIS Small Business Awards 2026, we invite you to join us for a public celebration where you will meet the 6 finalists, connect with members of the EIS Collective and discover the 3 winners, revealed live on stage.

Come and discover the talents driving our local economy. And most importantly, come and cheer them on!

Three awards will be presented:

• best independent talent making an Impact in their sector,
• best woman-led local small business,
• best initiative by a newly arrived international entrepreneur in Luxembourg.

Each winner will receive €2,000, a unique trophy and increased visibility.

Programme

• 5:30–6:00 PM: Welcome and registration.
• 6:00–6:20 PM: Opening remarks, introduction to EIS and discussion with the jury president.
• 6:20–6:30 PM: Introduction of the finalists, the awards and the specially designed trophy.
• 6:30–6:50 PM: Meet the 6 finalists on stage and discover their businesses and entrepreneurial journeys.
• From 6:50 PM: Live announcement of the 3 winners and awards ceremony.
• Around 7:15 PM: Networking cocktail and informal conversations.

Our goal: to celebrate local entrepreneurs, create meaningful connections and enjoy an evening with the people helping Luxembourg’s small businesses move forward.

Practical information

• Date: Thursday, 26 November 2026
• Time: 5:30–7:15 PM, followed by a networking cocktail
• Venue: Mama Shelter, Belvédère, Kirchberg, Luxembourg
• Language: French and English. The ceremony will be held mainly in French, with simultaneous English interpretation available via an app. English-speaking guests should bring their smartphone and earphones.
• Audience: freelancers, independent professionals, small business owners, EIS Collective members, mentors, experts, partners and anyone interested in local entrepreneurship.
• Registration: advance registration is required for non-members, with a limited number of places available. EIS Collective members have priority access and can reserve their place directly through the Member Space.

Not yet a member of the EIS Collective? Book a discovery session!

The EIS Small Business Awards 2026 are organised as part of the European project Entrepreneurs Inspiring Success, co-funded by the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+), with the support of Arendt, Baloise and the Luxembourg Intellectual Property Institute (IPIL).