LUMI is a Societal Impact Company (SIS) with 100% social impact shares and recognized public utility status.
Operating at the intersection of psychology, education, and technology, LUMI was founded as a spin-off from the University of Luxembourg to translate research into practical applications and generate measurable social impact.
Our journey commences with the development of the LALA Early Literacy Intervention, tested at the University of Luxembourg, which led to peer-reviewed scientific publications (Engel de Abreu, et al., 2020; Wealer, 2019).
The POLILUX research project from the University of Luxembourg with the support of the FNR is instrumental in creating the MOLLY Oral Language Intervention, specifically designed to benefit children from language minorities.
FNR proof-of-concept grants enable University of Luxembourg scientists to explore the feasibility and potential of their new technologies and innovations to support children’s learning and development.
The LALA Early Literacy Intervention wins the prestigious FNR award for best research-driven innovation.
FNR-supported research at the University of Luxembourg, aims to extend the benefits of the award-winning LALA intervention into the digital realm.
Following a successful proof-of-concept evaluation, LUMI was founded with the objective of translating research into tangible real-world outcomes.
LUMI wins the StartupsVsCovid19 competition from the Luxembourg Government, supporting the development of innovative solutions to combat the social challenges precipitated by Covid-19.
LUMI is a joint winner of the TouchBase Social Entrepreneur Programme facilitated by the Social Business Incubator of the Luxembourg Government.
LUMI is accredited as a SIS and Public Interest Organization by the Luxembourgish Government.
LUMI launches “All Dag a Superheld”, stemming from research on child mental health, aimed at fostering child wellbeing.
Several communes partner with LUMI to combat reading difficulties.
With the support of philanthropic organizations, LUMI launches LALA and the Letters.
