House of Entrepreneurship

What House of Entrepreneurship does

House of Entrepreneurship is a Luxembourg-based public service initiative, founded in 2016 and hosted by the Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce with co-organization from the Ministry of Economy and the Chamber of Trades. The entity functions as the national single point of contact for entrepreneurs, delivering free, publicly-funded advisory, training, financing-access facilitation, and networking services across seven structured pathways: business creation/restart, business development, digitalization, business closure, financing, business transfer/acquisition, and international transaction security. It operates two physical information points (Luxembourg-Kirchberg main office and Mondorf-les-Bains regional point) plus online channels including a trilingual website, email newsletter, Livestorm-hosted webinars, and large-scale events such as Entrepreneurs' Days and Future Ready Days.

The service offering is built on a partnership-aggregator model rather than proprietary technology. Core infrastructure includes integrations with Digichambers (Certificate of Origin processing), LuxTrust (digital identity validation for international transactions), Peppol and MyGuichet.lu (e-invoicing), and GouvID (mobile eID authentication). Complementary channels include practical publication guides, a YouTube-hosted success-story video series, and an active social presence across LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram. The platform orchestrates referral flows across 30+ institutional partners including Luxinnovation, SNCI (national development bank), ADEM, LBAN, IPIL, House of Sustainability, House of Training, and Enterprise Europe Network.

The business model is non-commercial: all services are provided free of charge, with operating costs underwritten by the Chamber of Commerce and Ministry of Economy. No pricing tiers, paid products, or revenue-generating streams exist. The customer base spans aspiring entrepreneurs, existing SMB owners, digitalization-seeking businesses, business transfer participants, and exporting companies in Luxembourg, with no anchor accounts and no disclosed headcount beyond the 11–50 employee operational team supporting national delivery.

Name

House of Entrepreneurship

Legal name

Chambre de Commerce de Luxembourg

Website

https://houseofentrepreneurship.lu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

House of Entrepreneurship is a publicly funded Luxembourg national platform, operated by the Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce, that provides free advisory, training, financing-access, and networking services to entrepreneurs across seven lifecycle pathways, from business creation to transfer.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Entrepreneurship Advisory Services

akta.pro primary industry

Small Business & Entrepreneurship Community Education (EDAAAFAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Entrepreneurship Foundations & Startup Basics (EDAMAHAA), Founder/Entrepreneur & Family Business Executive Coaching (EDABANAM), E-commerce & Online Business (Marketplaces, DTC) (EDAMAHAH)

Keywords

• Entrepreneurship advisory services
• Business support programs
• SME consulting services
• Startup incubation support
• Business development advisory

Headquarters

HQ city

Luxembourg

HQ country

Luxembourg

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Funding / Government Support: The House of Entrepreneurship is funded through the Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce and operates as a public service initiative. Services including consultations, workshops, and resources are provided free of charge to entrepreneurs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

House of Entrepreneurship provides free advisory, training, financing access, and networking services for entrepreneurs in Luxembourg through seven structured Entrepreneurial Pathways covering business creation/restart, development, digitalization, closure, financing, transfer/acquisition, and international transaction security. The organization serves as a national single point of contact, delivering personalized consultations at two physical InfoPoints and online workshops/webinars, with services funded through the Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce and the Ministry of Economy.

Product overview

House of Entrepreneurship operates as a unified national entrepreneurship support platform under the Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce, offering a comprehensive ecosystem of integrated services. The core offering consists of seven structured Entrepreneurial Pathways covering the full business lifecycle: business creation/restart, business development, digitalization, closure, financing, transfer/takeover, and international transaction security. These are supported by complementary services including free workshops and webinars, InfoPoint personalized advisory, practical publication guides, and the 10 ans d'histoires entrepreneur success story series. The platform serves as a single point of contact aggregating public and private ecosystem partners to inform, advise, and connect entrepreneurs throughout their journey from creation to transmission.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Business Creation/Restart Support Guidance services for entrepreneurs transitioning from idea to reality, including administrative procedures, regulatory compliance, and business establishment authorizations. Targeted at aspiring and new entrepreneurs in Luxembourg.
• Business Development and Restructuring Advisory services for growing or relaunching business activities, helping entrepreneurs scale operations and navigate strategic challenges. Targeted at existing business owners in Luxembourg.
• Business Digitalization Support services helping businesses accelerate growth through digital solutions, including e-commerce guidance and digital transformation assistance. Targeted at SMEs pursuing digital adoption.
• Business Closure Support Services for entrepreneurs seeking to end their business activity with peace of mind, including administrative closure procedures and guidance on regulatory requirements.
• Business Financing Access Facilitation of access to financing and government aid, helping entrepreneurs navigate available funding options including SNCI development loans, LBAN business angel network, and state aid programs.
• Business Transfer and Takeover Support services for business succession, including connecting sellers with potential buyers and facilitating smooth transfer or acquisition of businesses. Targeted at entrepreneurs involved in M&A and succession planning.
• International Transaction Security Services including ATA Carnet processing for temporary exports, Certificate of Origin issuance via Digichambers, and LuxTrust certificate validation for securing international business relationships. Targeted at exporting businesses.
• Free Workshops and Webinars Complimentary training sessions delivered via Livestorm covering business fundamentals, financing access, sustainable entrepreneurship, fiscal obligations, business plan development, and business establishment in Luxembourg.
• InfoPoint Advisory National contact point providing personalized advice and guidance throughout the entrepreneurial journey, with physical locations in Luxembourg-Kirchberg (main office, open Mon-Fri) and Mondorf-les-Bains (regional, by appointment).
• Publications (Practical Guides) Downloadable practical guides including 'The Business Starter Journey in Luxembourg,' 'Developing Your Business,' 'Becoming an Entrepreneur,' 'Navigating Business Challenges,' and 'E-Commerce Guide.'

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Ministry of Economy (Ministère de l'Économie)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Primary institutional partner co-organizing the House of Entrepreneurship initiative. The Ministry provides official oversight and alignment with national economic policy, including support for business authorization procedures and regulatory frameworks.
• Chambre des Métiers (Chamber of Trades)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizing partner providing advisors present at the House of Entrepreneurship locations. Specializes in support for craft-based businesses, offering services in business creation, development, and business transfer/acquisition.
• Luxembourg Chamber of CommercecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent organization hosting the House of Entrepreneurship. Represents 90,000+ business members and provides the administrative infrastructure, funding, and network for the initiative.
• Enterprise Europe Network (EEN)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean network dedicated to SME internationalization and innovation, present in 67+ countries. Provides information, European law advice, and development assistance for businesses pursuing international expansion.
• Office du Ducroire Luxembourg (ODL)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublic institution promoting Luxembourg exports and helping companies develop international business. Offers insurance solutions against non-payment, non-delivery risks, and political risks, plus financial support for internationalization.
• Guichet.lumajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment portal simplifying dealings with public administration. Provides quick access to information and services from public bodies, with a dedicated business section developed in partnership with the Chamber of Commerce.
• LuxinnovationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational innovation agency supporting startups and companies with innovation projects, providing guidance on innovation strategies and connections to research and development resources.
• ADEM (Administration de l'Emploi)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublic employment administration offering professional transition programs including StartYourBusiness and business creation exemptions for job seekers.
• nyukomajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit organization supporting aspiring entrepreneurs in developing their projects. Collaborates with House of Entrepreneurship on complementary service offerings for new entrepreneurs.
• House of SustainabilitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizing partner for sustainable business workshops, providing expertise on integrating environmental and social dimensions into business models alongside economic performance.
• Digital LëtzebuergminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment initiative supporting digital transformation of businesses and public services in Luxembourg.
• ITM (Inspection du Travail et des Mines)minorOthersLabor and Mines Inspection authority providing regulatory guidance on employment matters for businesses.
• House of TrainingminorOthersTraining services provider offering professional development programs for entrepreneurs and business employees.
• IPIL (Institut de la Propriété Intellectuelle Luxembourg)minorOthersIntellectual property institute providing guidance on trademarks, patents, and copyright matters for entrepreneurs.
• TechnoportminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology business incubator supporting innovative startups in Luxembourg.
• Paul Wurth InCubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBusiness incubator supporting innovative companies in their early stages.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• LBAN (Luxembourg Business Angels Network): Luxembourg network connecting entrepreneurs with business angels for early-stage equity financing. Complementary rather than competitive to House of Entrepreneurship's advisory role, but intersects on the financing pathway.

Direct peers

• Innovate UK: UK innovation agency within UKRI providing funding and support for business-led innovation, particularly for SMEs. Comparable in its public mandate to accelerate entrepreneurship and innovation outcomes for UK-based businesses.
• Bpifrance: France's public investment bank and SME support agency providing financing, advisory, and innovation services to entrepreneurs nationally. Operates as the single point of contact for French entrepreneurs analogous to House of Entrepreneurship's role in Luxembourg.
• nyuko (Luxembourg): Luxembourg non-profit supporting aspiring entrepreneurs through project development, with whom House of Entrepreneurship has a 2023-partnered complementary service offering. Direct peer operating in the same market for entrepreneur support.
• Chambre des Métiers Luxembourg: Luxembourg Chamber of Trades and co-organizing partner of House of Entrepreneurship, providing advisory services specifically for craft-based businesses across creation, development, and transfer pathways. Direct peer in the same national ecosystem.
• U.S. Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network: U.S. nationwide network of free business advisory centers providing one-on-one consulting, training, and resources to entrepreneurs. Closely comparable in providing free public-funded advisory services across business creation and development stages.
• Enterprise Ireland: Irish state development agency supporting Irish-owned businesses with funding, advisory, and internationalization services. Closely parallels House of Entrepreneurship in its mandate to back domestic entrepreneurs from startup through growth and export.
• ADEM (Administration de l'Emploi Luxembourg): Luxembourg's public employment administration offering business creation support programs like StartYourBusiness for job seekers. Direct peer and co-organizing partner sharing overlapping entrepreneur-support mandates.
• Technoport (Luxembourg): Luxembourg technology business incubator supporting innovative startups. Direct peer in the local entrepreneurship ecosystem, focused on tech ventures rather than the broader SME scope of House of Entrepreneurship.

Broad incumbents

• Enterprise Europe Network: European-wide network supporting SME internationalization and innovation across 67+ countries. House of Entrepreneurship is a member partner; the network provides broader, multi-country services that overlap with but extend beyond House of Entrepreneurship's domestic mandate.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCj2b3B-zsZVJwV9RbGpqeTA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/luhouseofentrepreneurship
• Instagraminstagram.com/houseofentrepreneurshiplu
• Facebookfacebook.com/HouseOfEntrepreneurshipLuxembourg

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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