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A new centre for technology development
05-06-2020
In 2019, Luxinnovation supported a growing number of international companies opening offices in Luxembourg. One of them, HighSide, has chosen Luxembourg
as a centre for developing its highly secure messaging and files platform that protects users against phishing, spoofing, mass data breaches and insider threats.
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Digital factories: objectives, benefits and how to get there
03-06-2020
Smart, digital factories, where equipment and systems are interconnected and communicate in real time, are the very heart of Industry 4.0. The 8th DIH Talk focused on the concrete benefits of digital processes and on how to put them in place.
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Building digital skills for industrial transformation
18-05-2020
While new technologies are the basis of Industry 4.0, human beings remain the most central element of a successful digital transformation. The L-DIH Talk on 14 May 2020 focused on how to define and acquire the digital skills needed to be competitive in the future.
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On becoming an agile organisation
28-04-2020
Putting in place agile organisations able to develop and sell new products based on digital technologies was the topic of the third L-DIH Talk held as a webinar on 23 April 2020. Expert speakers called for flexible, multidisciplinary teams with clear mandates and close customer contacts, while bottle cap producer Guala Closures shared its practical experience.
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Towards a mobile post COVID-19 restart
20-04-2020
The European Commission is supporting exit strategies from the crisis that use data and mobile applications. The GAFA giants have similar ideas. The Singapore example can serve as a source of inspiration.
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DigiJourney: tools for digitalisation tailored to SMEs
31-03-2020
As part of the “Digital transformation journey for SMEs” initiative, Luxinnovation collaborates with FundecytPCTEX (ES) and SC IPA SA (RO). The objective is to publish a guide with tools to help other innovation agencies and organisations to drive digitalisation in companies.
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Fit 4 Start - Edition #10 postponed
20-03-2020
Luxinnovation and the Luxembourg Ministry of the Economy regret to announce the postponement of the spring 2020 edition of the Fit 4 Start programme.
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Continuation of Luxinnovation's activities
17-03-2020
In view of the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic and the protective measures announced by the government, Luxinnovation, the national innovation agency, is adapting to the situation in order to ensure the smooth continuity of its activities.
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No graduation ceremony for Fit 4 Start, but the pitches are maintained
10-03-2020
Due to the risks linked to the spread of COVID-19, Luxinnovation has decided to cancel the Fit 4 Start Pitching & Graduation Day which should have been held on 26 March 2020 at Kinepolis in Luxembourg-Kirchberg.
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Business Partnership Facility
03-03-2020
Update on the event held on Friday 28th February at the Chamber of Commerce and close of call for applications on 8th May 2020.
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Digitalisation with the customer at the centre
28-02-2020
Although digital transformation may be crucial for a company’s long-term competitiveness, it does not automatically improve the relationships with customers. The second L-DIH Talk focused on how to redefine the customer experience and ensure that digitalisation goes hand in hand with customer satisfaction.
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Research support for industry’s digital transformation
18-02-2020
The Luxembourg Digital Innovation Hub (L-DIH) has the mission to support industrial companies in their digital transformation processes. On 13 February 2020, the L-DIH invited Luxembourg’s industry to the first part of a series of talks on different aspects of digitalisation and industry 4.0.
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Valuu.io: an online guide for investors
12-02-2020
After graduation from the Fit 4 Start programme in 2019, Valuu.io launched its first commercial offer, an investment support platform, at the beginning of this year.
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#RDI Act: Aiva, innovation at your fingertips
30-01-2020
It is through the Fit 4 Start program that Aiva Technologies, which develops algorithms based on artificial intelligence to compose music, has embarked on an accelerated innovation process.
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Developing relevant digitalisation programmes for SMEs
27-01-2020
Luxinnovation is part of the DigiJourney project, an EU-funded initiative focusing on supporting the digitalisation of SMEs.
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Digital: what to expect in 2020?
24-01-2020
A new year, a new decade! This is the dashing occasion for the usual-yet-fascinating expectations of what 2020 has in store. In this article, we will put a magnifying glass on the digital trends that are relentlessly unwinding in front of us this year, and with a specific focus on European innovation funding related content.
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New digital tool to help seniors stay mobile
24-01-2020
Digital health assessment specialist SportMed helps health managers, therapists and trainers interpret health data and provide practical recommendations to their clients. Through an R&D project supported by a national subsidy, the company has developed a new, comprehensive solution targeting the needs of senior citizens.
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L-DIH Talks - Digital Transformation for Industry 4.0
23-01-2020
The Luxembourg Digital Innovation Hub organises a series of talks targeting industrial companies in Luxembourg. The talks will provide not only a detailed view of the steps and processes of digital transformation, but also an overview of the available offers and service providers in this field that is as comprehensive as possible.
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The automotive sector at a crossroad
17-01-2020
Soft mobility, autonomous driving, green vehicles... The automotive sector plays a major role in today’s social considerations. Enough to keep Anthony Auert and the Luxembourg Automobility Cluster that he heads, very busy.
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Revaluing regional timber
17-01-2020
Wood, a traditional material par excellence, is strongly impacted by technological developments and digitalisation and is gaining in notoriety. Explanations from Philippe Genot, manager of the Luxembourg Wood Cluster.
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Digital transformation journey for SMEs
18-12-2019
As part of the “Digital transformation journey for SMEs” initiative, Luxinnovation met with @FundecytPCTEX (ES) and SC IPA SA (RO). The objective: develop #Digitalisation programmes for #SMEs that meet their everyday challenges. See you on 21 January in #Luxembourg.
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Fit 4 Start call for ICT and space tech applications open
09-12-2019
Start-ups in the ICT and space technology sectors are invited to participate in the 10th edition of Luxembourg's acceleration programme Fit 4 Start. Successful candidates will benefit from 16 weeks of personalised coaching and grants of up to €150,000.
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Sustainable construction: aligning supply and demand
09-12-2019
The application of the principles of the circular economy in the construction sector represents a colossal challenge given the very high level of activity in this sector. This is why, in response to a request from players in the field, the Luxembourg CleanTech Cluster is piloting a study aimed at matching supply and demand concerning circular construction.
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Ferro-Tech: award-winning productivity gains
29-11-2019
The final of the “Grand Prix de la productivité en Grande Région”, organised under the aegis of the Interreg ProdPilot project, named the Luxembourg company Ferro-Tech as the overall winner of this first edition.
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At the heart of cybersecurity
23-10-2019
Part of Cybersecurity Week, the event "Cybersecurity for successful innovation: Challenges and tools", organised by Luxinnovation on 17 October, provided a comprehensive overview of the current situation and key challenges.
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The smart manufacturing revolution
23-10-2019
The major Smart Manufacturing conference on 7 November will focus on how to increase competitiveness with new technologies.
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Record number of start-ups join Fit 4 Start
04-10-2019
Ten ICT start-ups, five companies in the healthtech sector and five in space tech were admitted into Luxembourg’s renowned acceleration programme Fit 4 Start.
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Intellectual property: Turning creativity into economic results
01-10-2019
A medical device, a new design, an innovative algorithm or an audio-visual production are all the results of creative processes. However, in order for them to generate an economic return, the intellectual property aspects of these inventions needs to be protected and managed in the right way.
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Launching innovations on the health technologies market
27-09-2019
New technologies, originating from various sectors, can have great potential to improve and enhance healthcare. However, companies entering the healthcare market for the first time also need to fulfil high-level requirements and comply with specific medical regulations.
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Signature of a MoU in the field of radiological image analysis based on artificial intelligence
20-09-2019
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Hanalytics Sàrl, Hôpitaux Robert Schuman and the radiologists of the institution, in piloting a radiological image analysis solution based on artificial intelligence called BioMind.
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