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Luxinnovation to steer the Luxembourg GAIA-X regional hub
26-03-2021
At a conference on March 25, 2021 dedicated to the European digital project GAIA-X, the Minister of Economy, Franz Fayot, launched the Luxembourg regional hub of GAIA-X which will be coordinated by Luxinnovation. In this role, the agency will help all interested public, private and research actors of the Luxembourg data ecosystem to become involved in this European initiative that aims to gather and develop common requirements for a European data infrastructure that is federated, secure and sovereign.
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Luxembourg 8th happiest country in the world
25-03-2021
Luxembourg ranks 8th in the World Happiness Report 2020 and progresses from 10th place in 2019. The turbulence created by COVID-19 has had little influence on the overall ranking of the world's happiest countries, which shows both the global nature of the pandemic and a widely shared resilience in the face of it.
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Unique Luxembourg solution for touchless displays
16-03-2021
Samsung Electronics France and Luxembourg-based iNUI Studio have recently released a touchless interactive kiosk solution, AIRxTOUCH® KIOSK SERIES 2. Based on unique technology developed and patented by iNUI Studio, users can interact with the kiosk to search for information, place orders and so on without actually having to touch the screen – an important advantage from a health point of view.
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Fit 4 Start is back! Calls for applications are now open
15-03-2021
Start-ups in the ICT and space technology sectors are invited to participate in the 11th edition of Luxembourg's acceleration programme Fit 4 Start. Successful candidates will benefit from 20 weeks of personalised coaching and grants of up to €150,000. The calls are now open until 15 April 2021.
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Public-private university chair to study energy process engineering
10-03-2021
Paul Wurth S.A., a company of SMS group, and the University of Luxembourg have entered into an agreement to create and finance the Paul Wurth Chair in Energy Process Engineering. The partnership supports Luxembourg’s ambition to develop a centre of excellence in fields surrounding the emerging hydrogen economy.
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Health technologies innovate during the COVID-19 pandemic
02-03-2021
The annual event of the Luxembourg healthtech sector provided the opportunity to take stock of the evolution of an activity that is on the front line in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Rotarex invests in Luxembourg production capacity and R&D
02-03-2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a sharp increase in the demand for medical products from Rotarex. In order to meet the increased demand, the company has invested in new production lines and launched three new R&D projects. Both initiatives have received support from the Luxembourg government.
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A place for innovation
22-02-2021
Ekaterina Bereziy, CEO of healthtech start-up ExoAtlet, came to Luxembourg from Russia in 2019. She talks about the unexpected innovation environment that she found here and the aspects that she enjoys most in her new home country.
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Green hydrogen, moon mining, anti-scam technology: Luxembourg’s innovative approach
22-02-2021
Luxembourg is known for audacious moves to develop its economy – building one of the world’s leading financial centres from scratch is perhaps the most well-known example. The Financial Times reports on other initiatives focusing on renewable energy, space technology and cybersecurity.
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Country report: Becoming an advanced digital society
19-02-2021
Luxembourg’s efforts to become an advanced digital society are internationally recognised. A recent country report in The Financial Times highlights Luxembourg’s strategic vision for its future economy and investments in high performance computing.
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Business opportunities after COVID-19
19-02-2021
The global crisis brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic will have an enormous impact on the economy and society of the future. The radical interruption of “business as usual” has resulted in huge challenges, but new opportunities also emerge from every crisis.
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Business support in pandemic times
17-02-2021
Crossroads Magazine asked Yuriko Matsuno, Executive Director of the Luxembourg Trade & Investment Office (LTIO) Tokyo, how she and her team support Japanese companies interested in exploring Luxembourg as a business location during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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New Luxembourg strategy for the circular economy
08-02-2021
The Luxembourg government objectives are to accelerate the implementation of the circular economy and to position the country internationally as a centre of expertise in the field.
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An exceptional year for hiking in Luxembourg
05-02-2021
With 5,000 km of signposted trails, Luxembourg is an attractive destination for hiking fans. In 2020, the hiking paths proved to be exceptionally popular.
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Luxembourg among the world’s least corrupt countries
04-02-2021
The Corruption Perception Index is published by NGO Transparency International. The recently published 2020 edition ranks Luxembourg as the 9th least corrupt country in the world.
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Luxembourg receives AAA rating for sustainability by Moody’s
03-02-2021
According to credit rating agency Moody’s, Luxembourg’s solid economic structure has enabled the country to weather the economic consequences of the coronavirus pandemic. The country still has a robust financial situation, a low level of debt, a forward-looking economic policy and a stable political environment.
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The way forward
01-02-2021
When the coronavirus pandemic first hit Western Europe, Luxembourg quickly put health measures in place to protect its population. The country also launched a massive programme to safeguard the economy, followed by a range of measures aimed at stimulating innovation and helping companies become more sustainable and resilient.
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Luxembourg 5th best country to raise a family
29-01-2021
Luxembourg is the 5th best country to raise a family in the world according to a comparative study of international sources. The country performs particularly well in the safety, cost and time categories.
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Start-ups versus COVID-19
29-01-2021
The call for projects "StartupsVsCovid19" offered 15 start-ups financial support of up to €150,000 each to develop innovative technological products and services intended to limit, or even overcome, the economic, health and societal effects of the coronavirus crisis. 5 of them talk about their projects and how they contribute to the fight.
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COVID-19_UPDATE_29.01.2021_ENTRY RESTRICTION MEASURES
29-01-2021
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the ban on the entry of third-country nationals into the territory of Luxembourg is extended until 31 March, 2021.
In addition, any person travelling by air from a third ...
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LIST-Gradel joint lab to produce ultra-lightweight structures for space
27-01-2021
The Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) has announced a new partnership venture with Luxembourg company Gradel to research and produce ultra-lightweight structures for the aeronautics and space industry. The joint lab will produced parts for three European giants in satellite construction: Thales Alenia Space, Airbus Defence and Space, and OHB.
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Luxembourg to open healthtech incubator
22-01-2021
Luxembourg's new business health technologies incubator will open in spring 2021. Hosted at the House of Biohealth in Esch-Belval, it will offer 350 m2 of laboratory space to start-ups and spin-offs during their first 2-3 years of operation.
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A clean, green innovation for industrial concrete floors
22-01-2021
Luxembourg-based Topp & Screed designs and manufactures equipment for the production of concrete industrial floor slabs. Through the innovative implementation of technology developed in the automotive sector, the company is the first in the world to launch a fully electric screed on the market.
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Korean biotech MBD sets up joint research laboratory in Luxembourg
20-01-2021
South Korean MBD is setting up a joint laboratory with the Luxembourg Institute of Health (LIH) and the Integrated Biobank of Luxembourg (IBBL). The laboratory will focus on precision medicine for cancer patients. MBD will also use its new base in Luxembourg to expand its business in Europe.
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Sustainability by design
19-01-2021
What makes a technology truly clean? Specialists at the Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) argue that a holistic perspective, spanning from technology development and production to use and end-of-life treatment, is needed.
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Korean company INFINIQ sets up European headquarters in Luxembourg
12-01-2021
Leading Korean artificial intelligence and machine learning data specialist INFINIQ has announced the establishment of an overseas sales corporation and its European headquarters in Luxembourg. This decision has been facilitated by the Luxembourg Trade and Investment Office (LTIO) in Seoul and by Luxinnovation.
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Luxembourg hosts 2021 Cleantech Forum Europe
11-01-2021
Luxembourg is the hosting partner of 2021 Cleantech Forum Europe, a major international event in the field of clean technologies. The virtual conference, which takes place on 12-14 January 2021, is an excellent opportunity to showcase Luxembourg’s commitment to sustainability and cleantech to national and international companies.
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Building a sustainable economy
08-01-2021
Internationally renowned for its strong economic performance, Luxembourg has a determinedly green outlook towards the future. Crossroads Magazine spoke to Minister of the Economy Franz Fayot about his vision for combining successful economic development with long-term sustainability.
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10 most read Trade & Invest articles in 2020
05-01-2021
Luxembourg’s performance in international studies, business support and market trends during the COVID-19 pandemic, and how to set up a business in the Grand Duchy: here are the articles you most enjoyed reading in 2020.
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Web Summit: Startup Luxembourg side event draws full house
17-12-2020
A side event organised by Startup Luxembourg at renowned technology conference Web Summit 2020 in Lisbon, Portugal, attracted numerous participants interested in the Luxembourg start-up ecosystem. Several international start-ups shared their reasons for choosing Luxembourg as their home.
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