The Technoport© brand has been used for the first time back in 1994, when the Public Research Centre Henri Tudor suggested the construction of a new building to guarantee its strategic development. This building should include this idea of technology-oriented business incubator under the name “Technoport Kirchberg” (Kirchberg = neighborhood in Luxembourg city-center). The final project “Technoport Schlassgoart” (Schlassgoart = location in Esch-sur-Alzette city town) has finally been inaugurated in 1998.

Combining the French words “technologie” and “port” (port = stands for harbor) the name Technoport clearly states the essence of the incubator concept: to be an initial anchoring point for individuals who have projects, a harbour where they will be able to develop their company and then leave it for further expansion (or sink in some cases ). The concept of harbor stresses however also this idea of alumni that are eager to come back and share experiences, be a coach or a mentor to newcomers.

The logo has evolved over the years to be less linked to a specific geographical place like it was originally.