Partnering with well-established Luxembourgers or local residents is an important way for new arrivals to start commercial projects in Luxembourg. During our 11th Meet Up, we met Marianne Donven and Pitt Pirrotte, co-founders of Chiche! (www.chiche.lu) a social pop-up...

Compelling and inspiring narratives are important factors in the success of any social project. During the 10th Sleeves Up Meet Up, Caroline Lam, co-founder of OUNI, Luxembourg's first packaging-free organic grocery co-op, explained how she and colleagues generated mem...

Did you know that most businesses don't use Facebook properly, costing them dearly in terms of clients and money? At our 9th Sleeves Up Meet Up, Fabienne Colling drew on her wide experience as serial entrepreneur and marketing professional to discuss common pitfulls an...

Microlux invited graduates of Sleeves Up Workshops Round 4 to its office for a detailed presentation on how to obtain a microloan. Attendees received tips on how to best prepare their projects and improve their chances of getting financed.

Once again, we had an amazing group of enthusiastic budding entrepreneurs. After some well deserved reflection time during the weekend, next steps are already ahead. The 18-hour program was held over a period of five days at the newly created House of Startups in Luxem...

On Monday, July 30th, the 8th Sleeves Up Meet Up was held at General Technology Luxembourg in Esch. General Technology is a smartphone repair shop and computer training center. The company's founder and owner, Mondher Labidi, spoke about the company and delivered an ov...

The next round of our Sleeves Up Workshops for refugees and asylum seekers (BPI/DPI) is now open for registration!

The program

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Helping people is NOT a crime!

This is why we have joined forces with organisations around Europe to launch the first European Citizens’ Initiative to empower a #WelcomingEurope and reclaim our right to help. Through this direct democracy tool, we can compel the Europea...

On July 2nd, a dinner event was held in order to introduce ten Sleeves Up participants to four volunteer teachers and plan future conversation practice. Eight volunteer instructors  (3 for English, 4 for French, and 1 for Luxembourgish) and 14 students are now involved...

On Thursday, June 28, Touchpoints held its 7th Sleeves Up Meet Up with Dorothy Germaine, a Canadian entrepreneur who overcame severe setbacks to create Spa Escape, a thriving spa and wellness service, in Luxembourg. By sharing her personal story, she revealed insights...