Age 25
Clémentine Offner
Co-founder — Graduate psychologist
Our story
Born from an idea, driven by a conviction.
Our philosophy
Making affordable student housing accessible, while building positive, lasting and reassuring human connections at a pivotal moment in life.
Our story
An idea, a conviction, a project.
September 2021
The idea is born at the Euroskills
Clémentine and Ivo represent Luxembourg in Austria. In 3 days, they design an intergenerational cohabitation project: "the young learn from the older, and vice versa."
April 2022
1st prize at the Young Enterprise Project
WeConnect wins the YEP from Jonk Entrepreneuren and represents Luxembourg at the international final in Tallinn, Estonia.
May 2023
Official launch of WeConnect
WeConnect officially opens its platform in Luxembourg, after two years spent shaping a safe and human cohabitation model.
September 2023
First cohabitation
The first student moves in with their host through the platform. The model comes to life.
August 2025
100th contract signed
WeConnect crosses the symbolic milestone of 100 cohabitations signed in Luxembourg.
What we believe in
Our values
Respect
Every person is welcomed with kindness, without judgement. Hosts and students deserve the same care.
Sharing & mutual aid
Cohabitation is first and foremost an act of solidarity. Offering a space is offering an opportunity.
Learning
Every cohabitation is an opportunity to grow — for the student as well as the host.
Trust & security
A clear framework, verified profiles, official contracts. Trust is built on concrete guarantees.
The team
An intergenerational team
Age 25
Ivo Silva
Co-founder — Graduate economist
Age 62
Christian Gutenkauf
Co-founder — Independent real estate manager and graduate economist
They talk about us
WeConnect in the press
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