Luxembourg Institute for High Performance in Sports

What Luxembourg Institute for High Performance in Sports does

Luxembourg Institute for High Performance in Sports (LIHPS) is a non-profit association (a.s.b.l.) headquartered in Strassen, Luxembourg, that provides specialized multidisciplinary support services to the country's elite athletes. Founded in 2017 with three institutional pillars — the Comité Olympique et Sportif Luxembourgeois (COSL), the Ministry of Sports, and the Société Luxembourgeoise de la Médecine du Sport (SLMS) — the institute operates as a unified service platform spanning 11 disciplines: biomechanics, dual career, performance analysis, prevention and return to sport, sports medicine, sports nutrition, sports physiotherapy, sports psychology, strength & conditioning, training optimisation, and lectures & conferences. Service delivery is coordinated with national federations (FLA, FSCL, FLTri, FLNS) and the COSL squad system, with named users including Olympic athletes Vera Hoffmann, Charel Grethen, Michel Ries, Raphaël Stacchiotti, Mandy Minella, and Tom Habscheid.

The institute's technical infrastructure combines three specialized facilities: the High Performance Training & Recovery Center (HPTRC) at d'Coque offering altitude and heat chambers and SpeedCourt cognitive-motor training; the SportFabrik biomechanical movement laboratory in Differdange, opened in November 2022 in collaboration with LIROMS, the City of Differdange, COSL, and CMOL; and the Human Motion Lab operated jointly with the Centre Hospitalier de Luxembourg, LIROMS, and the Luxembourg Institute of Health. Underlying capabilities include 3D running analysis, force-velocity profiling, lactate diagnostics, metabolic and exercise physiology assessments, heat acclimatisation protocols at 35–40°C, and altitude simulation at 1,600–2,400m.

LIHPS does not operate a commercial revenue model. It is funded primarily through the Ministry of Sports, COSL, and institutional partners, providing services to athletes free of charge at the point of use and supplementing knowledge transfer via free public lectures. With a 13-person multidisciplinary staff (including a former Olympic weightlifter and staff trained at the London Aquatic Centre and Olympiastützpunkt Berlin), LIHPS functions as Luxembourg's national high-performance sports platform rather than a market-facing enterprise, with its distribution restricted to scheduled appointments at its facilities and educational events.

Name

Luxembourg Institute for High Performance in Sports

Legal name

Luxembourg Institute for High Performance in Sports a.s.b.l.

Website

https://lihps.lu

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

LIHPS is Luxembourg's non-profit national high-performance sports institute, delivering multidisciplinary sports science services (biomechanics, physiology, medicine, nutrition, psychology, strength & conditioning) to the country's elite Olympic and Paralympic athletes through dedicated facilities at d'Coque and Differdange.

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akta.pro rank

Product category

Sports Science Services

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940), Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54), All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54199)

SIC

Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Strength & Conditioning / Athletic Performance Training (HSADAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Injury Prevention, Mobility & Prehab for Athletes (HSADAEAI), Sports Physical Therapy & Return-to-Play Rehab (HSADAIAB), Performance Analysis & Video Coaching (HSADAEAG)

Keywords

• Sports science services
• Elite athlete training
• Biomechanical analysis
• Performance diagnostics
• Injury prevention support

Headquarters

HQ city

Strassen

HQ country

Luxembourg

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: As a non-profit organization (a.s.b.l.) supported by founding members including the Ministry of Sports and COSL, LIHPS operates primarily through government funding and institutional partnerships rather than direct revenue generation.

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Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

LIHPS provides multidisciplinary sports science services for Luxembourg's elite athletes, covering 11 specialized areas: Biomechanics, Performance Analysis, Sports Medicine, Sports Nutrition, Sports Psychology, Sports Physiotherapy, Strength & Conditioning, Training Optimisation, Prevention and Return to Sport, Dual Career, and Lectures & Conferences. Services are delivered through advanced facilities including the Human Motion Lab, High Performance Training & Recovery Center (HPTRC) at d'Coque, and SportFabrik in Differdange, providing athletes with physiological testing, biomechanical analysis, injury prevention, recovery, and environmental adaptation support.

Product overview

LIHPS is a multidisciplinary sports science institute providing comprehensive support services for Luxembourg's elite athletes through 11 core service offerings: Biomechanics, Dual Career, Performance Analysis, Prevention and Return to Sport, Sports Medicine, Sports Nutrition, Sports Physiotherapy, Sports Psychology, Strength & Conditioning, Training Optimisation, and Lectures & Conferences. These services are delivered through specialized facilities including the Human Motion Lab for 3D biomechanical analysis, the High Performance Training & Recovery Center (HPTRC) at D'Coque featuring altitude and heat chambers, and the SportFabrik in Differdange for advanced movement analysis. The institute operates as a unified service platform where athlete support is coordinated across performance analysis, injury prevention, rehabilitation, nutrition, psychology, and training optimization.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Biomechanics Scientific analysis of human movement including 3D running technique analysis, force-velocity profiling, and motion capture for performance optimization and injury prevention. Targeted at elite athletes and their coaches.
• Performance Analysis Comprehensive physiological testing including lactate diagnostics, performance testing, exercise physiology assessments, and sport-specific performance evaluations for elite athletes and coaches.
• Sports Medicine Medical support services for elite athletes including health monitoring, vaccination recommendations, and collaboration with healthcare providers.
• Sports Nutrition Nutritional counseling and dietary guidance including altitude training nutrition, carbohydrate strategies, protein supplementation, and food-first approaches for elite athletes.
• Sports Psychology Mental performance support including psychological counseling, stress management, and mental skills training for elite athletes.
• Sports Physiotherapy Physical therapy and rehabilitation services for injury recovery and return-to-sport protocols for elite athletes.
• Strength & Conditioning Strength training programs, technique analysis (barbell technique, SpeedCourt training), and physical preparation for elite athletes.
• Training Optimisation Heat adaptation protocols, altitude training programs, altitude chamber training, and environmental acclimatization services for elite athletes preparing for competitions in challenging environments.
• Dual Career Coordination services helping athletes balance sporting excellence with education and professional development, including Sportlycée coordination.
• Prevention and Return to Sport Injury prevention strategies and structured rehabilitation programs to safely return athletes to competition.
• Lectures & Conferences Educational sports science lectures organized jointly with LIROMS, CHL, COSL, and other partners, covering topics in sports medicine, physiotherapy, and sports science. Free to attend.
• Human Motion Lab Specialized biomechanics facility offering 3D analysis of running technique, joint collaboration with Centre Hospitalier de Luxembourg, LIROMS, and Luxembourg Institute of Health. Used for injury prevention and performance enhancement.
• High Performance Training & Recovery Center (HPTRC) State-of-the-art training facility at D'Coque offering altitude chambers, heat chambers, SpeedCourt, and comprehensive recovery services for Luxembourg's elite athletes.
• SportFabrik Biomechanical movement laboratory in Differdange for movement analysis, injury prevention, and return-to-sport assessment, managed by LIHPS with LIROMS as scientific partner.

Quantifiable outcome

• LIHPS supports athletes achieving Olympic and Paralympic qualifications and international competitive success
• +1 more outcomes

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Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and supporting.

• Comité Olympique et Sportif Luxembourgeois (COSL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding member and key strategic partner of LIHPS. COSL (Team Lëtzebuerg) is the national Olympic committee that coordinates Luxembourg's elite athlete squads and relies on LIHPS for sports science support services.
• Ministry of Sports (Ministère des Sports)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding member and primary government backer of LIHPS. The ministry provides institutional support and funding for elite sports development in Luxembourg.
• Centre National Sportif et Culturel d'CoquecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial partner providing the High Performance Training & Recovery Center (HPTRC) facility. In 2025, LIHPS strengthened its partnership with d'Coque by signing an official agreement focusing on the HPTRC, expanded with recovery activities. LIHPS provides expertise to ensure Team Lëtzebuerg receives multifaceted support.
• Luxembourg Institute of Research in Orthopedics, Sports Medicine and Science (LIROMS)coreTechnology or IntegrationScientific partner collaborating with LIHPS on the SportFabrik biomechanical movement laboratory. LIROMS provides research expertise in orthopedics, sports medicine and science.
• Luxembourg Olympic Medical Centre (CMOL)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerOfficial partner providing medical expertise and facilities. CMOL is located at the same address as LIHPS and works with LIHPS on athlete medical support.
• Centre Hospitalier de Luxembourg (CHL)majorTechnology or IntegrationHealthcare partner collaborating with LIHPS on the Human Motion Lab for biomechanical analyses and sports medicine research. CHL's Sports Clinic is a co-founder of LIROMS.
• SportFabrikcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-of-the-art biomechanical movement laboratory opened in October 2022 in Differdange, managed by LIHPS in collaboration with LIROMS. Places Luxembourg at the forefront of movement analysis, injury prevention and return to sport for top athletes in Europe.
• Société Luxembourgeoise de Kinésithérapie du Sport (SLKS)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the annual sports medicine, sports physiotherapy and sports science lecture calendar.
• Société Luxembourgeoise de la Médecine du Sport (SLMS)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the annual sports medicine, sports physiotherapy and sports science lecture calendar.
• Sportlycée LëtzebuergsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner supporting dual career athletes. LIHPS coordinates dual career counselling for elite athletes at the Sportlycée.

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Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• High Performance Sport New Zealand (HPSNZ): New Zealand's national high-performance sport agency delivering integrated sport-science and athlete-support services — a peer institution in mandate and structure to LIHPS.
• INSEP (Institut National du Sport, de l'Expertise et de la Performance): France's national elite-sport institute, providing multidisciplinary sports science, medical, and performance services to high-performance athletes — the closest structural analog to LIHPS, just at vastly greater scale.
• Olympiatoppen (Norwegian Olympic Training Center): Norway's national elite-sport support center offering integrated sport-science, medical, and training services to Olympic athletes — directly comparable operating model to LIHPS.
• English Institute of Sport (EIS): UK's high-performance sport-science partner providing physiology, biomechanics, medicine, and psychology to Olympic and Paralympic athletes — analogous multidisciplinary national-institute model.
• Sport Ireland Institute: Ireland's national institute delivering performance science, medical, and coaching support to high-performance athletes — a small-country counterpart to LIHPS with a comparable multidisciplinary mandate.
• NOC*NSF (Netherlands Olympic Committee & Sports Federation): Dutch umbrella organization coordinating elite-athlete services, sport science, and federation support — a near-identical structural mandate to LIHPS at larger scale.

Regional players

• Singapore Sport Institute (SSI): Singapore's national sport-science body providing multidisciplinary high-performance services — analogous small-state institute model outside Europe.
• Olympiastützpunkt Berlin / IBB Berlin: German Olympic training center providing sport-science, S&C, and medical services to elite athletes — directly comparable service portfolio (and a former employer of LIHPS's Maike Czasche).
• Swiss Olympic Medical Center / Swiss Sport Integrity: Switzerland's network of Olympic medical and performance centers supporting elite athletes; comparable multidisciplinary service stack but organized as a regional network rather than a single institute.

Broad incumbents

• Aspire Academy (Qatar): Large, well-funded multi-sport academy in Doha delivering sport-science, biomechanics, and medical services to elite athletes — a much broader-incumbent version of LIHPS's integrated model.

Market position

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Customer concentration

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