Fondation Jeunes Scientifiques Luxembourg

What Fondation Jeunes Scientifiques Luxembourg does

Fondation Jeunes Scientifiques Luxembourg (FJSL) is a non-profit foundation established in 1971 in Luxembourg City, operating with public utility status under the High Patronage of HRH the Grand Duke (RCS number G89). It delivers a portfolio of five interconnected youth science education programs spanning ages 8-30: the National Jonk Fuerscher Contest (NJFC), an annual competitive science research contest for ages 11-21; the Luxembourg International Science Expo (LISE), a non-competitive international science fair for ages 11-25 that welcomed 100+ delegates from 24 countries in 2025; Science:next, a free workshop series for ages 11-21 that teaches research and presentation skills; Mobisciences, an Erasmus+-funded international mobility program serving ~180 young people per year across six partner countries (Belgium, France, Luxembourg, Morocco, Tunisia, Portugal) with explicit focus on under-resourced participants; and La Pépinière, a drawing contest for ages 8-11 that acts as a feeder pipeline. The foundation does not develop technology products — it operates as a program delivery and event-management organization, with technology referenced only as content within participant research projects. Operations are run by a lean team of 8 staff led by General Director Sousana Eang (appointed 2017) and governed by a board presided by Carlo Hansen.

Revenue is generated through a diversified mix of government grants (Luxembourg Ministry of Education, Children and Youth; Ministry of Environment, Climate and Sustainable Development; EU Erasmus+), corporate and philanthropic sponsorships (Matanel Foundation, Fondation André Losch, Fondation Nicolas et Jean-Paul Lanners, Paul Wurth S.A., Brunata Metrona, Alphonse Weicker Foundation, Sogeprom), tax-deductible individual donations (IBAN: LU97 0030 5692 1755 0000), modest event registration fees (LISE: €550/participant, €750/supervisor), and Les Amis memberships starting at €25/year. Go-to-market is event-driven and community-led, leveraging school partnerships with Ministry-approved institutions, an alumni network of distinguished scientists, multi-channel communications (website, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, monthly newsletter, earned media via RTL and Chronicle.lu), and international delegations.

Distribution is direct: in-person national events at Forum Campus Geesseknäppchen in Luxembourg City and Jotform-mediated digital registration for international delegations. Recent strategic signals include the 2026 partnership with Fondation Cancer Luxembourg on a youth-led UV-exposure bracelet project (AURA), expansion of Mobisciences to include Spain, and the 2024 Science for Society Prize awarded to Science:next for excellence in science communication. Participant outcomes include prize wins at ISEF, CASTIC, EUCYS, GENIUS Olympiad, and TISF, demonstrating a credible track record of sending Luxembourgish youth to top-tier international competitions.

Name

Fondation Jeunes Scientifiques Luxembourg

Legal name

Fondation Jeunes Scientifiques Luxembourg

Website

https://fjsl.lu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Fondation Jeunes Scientifiques Luxembourg is a 1971-founded non-profit foundation delivering youth science education programs for ages 8-30, including the National Jonk Fuerscher Contest, Luxembourg International Science Expo (LISE), Science:next workshops, and the Erasmus+-funded Mobisciences international mobility program across six partner countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Science Education Programs

NAICS

Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

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PRIMARYEDAMABAA

Hands-on Science Exploration & Experiments (Lab Kits, Science Clubs)

Education/Supplemental & Enrichment Programs (Arts, STEM, Language)/STEM Enrichment & Science Programs

SECONDARYEDANAKAF

Advanced STEM & Competition Coaching (MathCounts/AMC/AIME/USAMO, Science Olympiad, Physics/Chem Olympiads)

Education/Tutoring & Test Preparation/Enrichment & Advanced/Accelerated Tutoring (Gifted/AP/IB)

Keywords

• Youth science education
• Science competition programs
• International science mobility
• Non-formal science learning
• Science workshops for students

Headquarters

HQ city

Luxembourg City

HQ country

Luxembourg

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Philanthropy: The foundation relies heavily on private donations to maximize awards handed out to participants. Donations are tax deductible according to regulations. IBAN: LU97 0030 5692 1755 0000, BIC: BGLLLULL.
2. Government Funding: Funding from Luxembourg government bodies including Ministry of Education, Children and Youth, Ministry of Environment, Climate and Sustainable Development, and EU programs such as Erasmus+.
3. Corporate Sponsorships: Support from philanthropists and corporate sponsors including Matanel Foundation, Fondation André Losch, Paul Wurth S.A., Brunata Metrona, and others who fund specific programs, prizes, and contest awards.
4. Event Registration Fees: LISE (Luxembourg International Science Expo) charges registration fees of €550/participant and €750/supervisor to cover accommodation, meals, activities, and local transport for international delegates.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Fondation Jeunes Scientifiques Luxembourg (FJSL) is a non-profit foundation that delivers science education programs for young people aged 8-30 in Luxembourg and internationally. Its offerings include the annual National Jonk Fuerscher Contest (competitive), the Luxembourg International Science Expo / LISE (non-competitive international fair), free Science:Next skills workshops, the Mobisciences international mobility program (Erasmus+), and the La Pépinière drawing contest for younger children. Programs guide participants from early scientific curiosity through to international competition exposure.

Product overview

The Fondation Jeunes Scientifiques Luxembourg is a non-profit foundation offering a portfolio of four interconnected science education programs. The core offerings include the National Jonk Fuerscher Contest (annual competitive science competition), the Luxembourg International Science Expo/LISE (non-competitive international science fair), Science:Next (preparatory workshops), and Mobisciences (international mobility program). These programs work together to guide young people aged 11-30 from initial project development through national competition to international exposure. Additionally, La Pépinière Drawing Contest introduces science to children aged 8-11 as a pipeline program. The organization enables youths to find answers to their questions by providing support, transferable skills, a scientific approach, and a network of alumni, experts and volunteers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• National Jonk Fuerscher Contest (NJFC): Annual competition for young scientists aged 11-21 to present research or innovation projects
• Luxembourg International Science Expo (LISE)
• Science:next
• Mobisciences
• La Pépinière

Products and services

• National Jonk Fuerscher Contest Annual national science competition for young people aged 11-21 in Luxembourg, inviting participants to transform their curiosity into real research or innovation projects and present them to the world. Winners earn prizes including trips to international science competitions such as ISEF, EUCYS, TISF, and GENIUS Olympiad.
• Luxembourg International Science Expo (LISE) Annual non-competitive international science fair bringing together young researchers aged 11-25 from Luxembourg and around the world to showcase their research projects, discover the Grand Duchy, and create international bonds. LISE 2025 welcomed over 100 participants from 24 countries; LISE 2026 aims to meet students from 30 states. Registration is €550 per participant and €750 per supervisor.
• Science:Next Series of free workshops throughout the academic year for young people aged 11-21 to acquire practical skills in scientific research, including report writing, fact-checking, project structuring, and presentation techniques. Funded entirely by sponsors and donors.
• Mobisciences International science mobility program connecting young scientists aged 13-30 across six partner countries (Belgium, France, Luxembourg, Morocco, Tunisia, Portugal) through cultural exchanges, workshops, and science exhibitions, with a focus on inclusivity for under-resourced youth. Enables approximately 180 young people per year.
• La Pépinière Drawing Contest

Quantifiable outcome

• Every participant in the National Jonk Fuerscher Contest wins a prize leading to various science experiences worldwide
• +2 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered emerging, core and supporting.

• Fondation Cancer LuxembourgemergingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 April 2026New collaboration beginning with donation of €1,251 to AURA project (smart UV exposure bracelet by young scientists). First youth-led, cancer-related innovation supported through this partnership. Includes scientific exchange with Dr. Christian Frantz, pneumo-oncologist and board member.
• Erasmus+coreOthersEU funding program supporting the Mobisciences mobility program. Enables international exchanges for young scientists aged 13-30 across Belgium, France, Luxembourg, Morocco, Tunisia, and Portugal.
• Anefore AgencycoreOthersBelgian agency supporting European educational programs. Deeply thanked for support of Mobisciences Erasmus+ project. Helps facilitate cross-border educational exchanges.
• Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch institution providing science educators and workshops for LISE. Offered internship to GENIUS Olympiad participants Ido and Johann following their presentation on electric vehicle networks.
• FNR - Fonds National de la RecherchesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational research funding body. Mr. Jean-Paul Bertemes from FNR addressed LISE participants as keynote speaker alongside Michal Sahaf from Hebrew University.
• RTL LuxembourgsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia partner providing coverage including RTL De Magazin reportage behind-the-scenes of contest preparation. Featured in news articles about participants.
• Mobisciences Partner Countries (Belgium, France, Morocco, Tunisia, Portugal)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFive partner countries enabling Mobisciences Erasmus+ youth science mobility program. Each country sends delegations to science events in other countries, fostering Euro-Mediterranean scientific exchange.
• Les Amis des Jeunes Scientifiques LuxembourgsupportingOthersSupporting nonprofit organization established in 2023 by contest supporters. Membership starts at €25/year. Organizes science promotion events and fundraising.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Society for Science (Regeneron ISEF): Operator of the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair, the world's largest international pre-college science competition. Directly comparable to FJSL because both run flagship annual science competitions that funnel national winners into international competition ecosystems.
• British Science Association (CREST Awards): UK charity running the CREST Awards scheme and the British Science Festival, supporting student-led science projects. Comparable to FJSL because both are non-profit foundations awarding structured recognition for youth science projects and providing pathways from school project to international competition.
• GENIUS Olympiad: Annual international high school competition covering science, art, writing, business, and music, held in Rochester, NY. Directly comparable to FJSL because both recruit national-level laureates from member countries and run multi-day international competitions judged by academic experts.
• MILSET (International Movement for Leisure Activities in Science and Technology): International network coordinating science expos and youth science fairs across dozens of countries. Directly comparable because FJSL's Luxembourg International Science Expo (LISE) is part of this ecosystem and operates the same non-competitive international science fair model.
• European Union Contest for Young Scientists (EUCYS): EU-run annual science competition for 14-20 year olds across member and associated states. Directly comparable because both act as gateway competitions that select and fund youth delegations to international science events, and FJSL participants have won EUCYS special jury prizes.
• Science Olympiad: US-based national STEM competition organization running Science Olympiad tournaments and Invention Convention across K-12. Comparable to FJSL because both run tournament-style science competitions and events that develop student research and presentation skills for international exposure.

Regional players

• China Association for Science and Technology (CASTIC): China-based organizer of the China Adolescents Science and Technology Innovation Contest (CASTIC), the largest youth science competition in Asia. Comparable to FJSL because both serve as national gateways for young scientists to international competition; FJSL participants have won 2nd place in CASTIC Social Sciences.

Emerging players

• FIRST: Non-profit running K-12 robotics and STEM competitions (FIRST LEGO League, FIRST Robotics Competition) globally. Comparable to FJSL because both engage youth ages 8-21 in structured STEM competition pipelines with international finals; FJSL's portfolio is broader in scientific disciplines while FIRST is competition-format specific.
• Science Buddies: Non-profit online platform supporting K-12 student science fair projects with project ideas, teacher resources, and competitions. Comparable to FJSL's Science:Next workshops because both focus on equipping youth with the skills to design, execute, and present independent science projects.

Broad incumbents

• European Schoolnet: Non-profit network of 34 European education ministries coordinating STEM education initiatives, competitions, and policy. Comparable to FJSL because both work at the intersection of European ministries of education and youth STEM programs; FJSL is a small specialist operator while European Schoolnet is a broader policy and platform incumbent.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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