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Study of Luxembourg energy transition research capacities

22-02-2024

A recent analysis by Luxinnovation provides an overview of the capacities of Luxembourg’s public research organisations related to the energy transition.
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Innovation Fund call for projects significantly reducing carbon emissions open

27-11-2023

The European Union’s Innovation Fund is a cornerstone in the EU’s commitment to combat climate change while promoting groundbreaking solutions in decarbonising industry. The deadline for the open call for projects is 9 April 2024, while the auction for renewable hydrogen project closes on 8 February 2024. The Luxinnovation team is available to inform and support applicants.
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Applying for EIC Accelerator funding: How to succeed

30-05-2023

The EIC Accelerator is one of the most prestigious and attractive, but also one of the most competitive, funding instruments of Horizon Europe for individual start-ups and small companies developing and scaling up game-changing innovations. Three former Fit 4 Start participants who have received funding shared their best advice about do’s and don’ts at the Fit 4 Start Alumni event held on 25 May 2023.
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“We are lucky to have Luxinnovation’s support”

27-04-2023

Since its creation in 2017, SolarCleano has developed an impressive range of remotely guided and autonomous solar panel cleaning robots. Conducting all its R&D activities in-house, the highly innovative company has worked with Luxinnovation’s support to find funding for consecutive R&D projects, get in contact with new partners and suppliers, and implement new IT tools through the agency’s Fit 4 Digital programme.
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Two first Luxembourg start-ups receive EIC Accelerator funding

19-01-2023

The European Commission recently announced that Arspectra and Circuli-ion have been awarded funding from the European Innovation Council (EIC) Accelerator. This is the most prestigious funding available for start-ups from the EU’s Horizon Europe programme. Luxinnovation supported the first-ever EIC Accelerator winners from Luxembourg during the application process.
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Circular by Design Challenge call for applications open

10-11-2022

The third edition of Circular by Design Challenge offers Luxembourg and European companies the opportunity to develop innovative, sustainable solutions through a 12-week coaching programme and the possibility to win an award of €8,000. The deadline for submitting applications is 9 January 2023.
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Circular by Design Challenge #3: Join the launch webinar

25-10-2022

The call for applications for the third edition of Circular by Design Challenge will open on 9 November 2022. The launch webinar will provide detailed information for Luxembourg and European companies that want to join the programme to develop and refine their innovative, sustainable solutions.
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Call to all Cluster 1 and Cluster 6 coordinators writing a two-stage proposal

21-06-2022

Bridge2HE is organising Full Proposal Check events for Cluster 1 and Cluster 6 second-stage proposals with a deadline in September 2022. The events will take place online, in the week between 25 & 29 July 2022.
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Sustainable industry: making a difference

08-06-2022

The 2022 edition of Smart Manufacturing Week is in full swing with sustainable manufacturing as its main focus. The first day of the event challenged companies in all sectors of activity to determine the areas in which they can make a difference and launch concrete actions, for their own benefit as well as for that of the world.
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Clean Hydrogen Partnership first call for proposals

03-03-2022

It is now official, the Clean Hydrogen Partnership is launching its first call for proposals – over €300 million will be made available for supporting projects to boost the development of hydrogen and fuel-cell technologies.
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European push towards clean hydrogen technologies leadership

21-02-2022

In order to progress further with this drive for clean energy, funding for hydrogen-related research and innovation activities have been included in several EU programmes. Luxinnovation has prepared a summary document highlighting where opportunities can be found.
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Participate in the Eureka Clusters Sustainability Call 2022

02-02-2022

The Eureka network and the Clusters, together with 16 countries, join forces to accelerate sustainability by setting up a Joint Call for RD&I projects that address this challenge. The Call will focus on Sustainable industry. Projects can be submitted until 2 May.
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MIDAS: A Luxembourg soft mobility innovation centre

04-01-2022

The Luxembourg branch of car repair and maintenance brand MIDAS is the group’s soft mobility innovation centre, providing services to a range of environmentally friendly vehicles. Driven by a strong commitment to sustainability, the founder counts on Luxinnovation support for future innovation.
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National GAIA-X hubs: the voice of local data ecosystems

22-11-2021

Luxinnovation CEO Sasha Baillie was one of the speakers at the 2021 GAIA-X Summit, the annual event of this European initiative aimed at building a federated, secure European data infrastructure. Luxinnovation hosts Luxembourg’s national GAIA-X hub, and Ms Baillie shared her views on how the national hubs can connect local needs across Europe.
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Smart Manufacturing Week is approaching

21-10-2021

From 17 to 19 November, best practices in the field of digitalisation in industry will be reviewed at this annual event.
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Hydrogen innovation in Luxembourg

09-09-2021

There are a number of technological challenges to overcome before hydrogen can be deployed on a large scale in the mobility sector. Several Luxembourg organisations are developing innovative solutions.
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Horizon 2020 Green Deal call: €3 million to Luxembourg for green transition

16-06-2021

The recent Horizon 2020 Green Deal call for proposals attracted an exceptionally high number of proposals. The preliminary results show that Luxembourg applicants stood their ground well in the competition and will receive EU funding of almost €3 million for project related to key areas of the green transition.
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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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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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A standard for circular products

14-12-2020

Clean technologies and the circular economy are central themes in Luxembourg’s strategy for data-driven innovation. The country is at the forefront of developing data-related standards that will drive the clean technologies of the future.
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Luxembourg and Korea to establish Smart Green Business Centre

11-12-2020

On 8 December 2020, South Korean Minister of SMEs and Start-ups Young-sun Park and Luxembourg Minister of the Economy Franz Fayot signed a Memorandum of Understanding covering the establishment of a Smart Green Business Centre in Luxembourg. The aim is to facilitate green and digital collaborative projects between SMEs and start-ups in the two countries.
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Maximising aircraft life and value – the sustainable way

04-12-2020

Reducing the environmental impact of air transportation is crucial. Luxembourg-based Vallair is rising to the challenge with its innovative approach to giving new life to mature aircraft. Having recently delivered the world’s first passenger Airbus A321 converted into a cleaner and more efficient freighter, the company is designing solutions that are both economically attractive and environmentally sustainable.
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New Crossroads Magazine highlights Luxembourg business opportunities

03-12-2020

The first edition of Crossroads Magazine, the new international publication from Luxembourg Trade & Invest, has just been released. It highlights the technological excellence and innovation potential of the Luxembourg economy. The first issue focuses on clean technologies and market trends and new opportunities in the post COVID-19 economy.
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Luxembourg acquires petascale high performance computer

30-09-2020

On 29 September 2020, Prime Minister Xavier Bettel and Minister of the Economy Franz Fayot announced the acquisition of Luxembourg's high performance computer (HPC). Named MeluXina, it will become part of the European HPC network.
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Rebuilding the economy for a sustainable future

13-08-2020

Sustainability is one of the major market trends identified by Luxinnovation that will shape the post COVID-19 economy. Head of Market Intelligence Sara Bouchon speaks about how the increased awareness of sustainability issues brought by the coronavirus crisis will influence both policy makers’ choices and consumers’ preferences in the next few years.
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Webinaire Présentation des nouvelles aides aux investissements des entreprises dans l’ère du Covid-19

09-07-2020

Dans le cadre de l’initiative “Neistart Lëtzebuerg” pour soutenir la relance économique, le Gouvernement luxembourgeois a acté une nouvelle loi visant à stimuler les investissements des entreprises à l’ère du Covid-19.
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COVID-19: The impact on clean technologies

22-05-2020

Will the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic stimulate cleantech innovation and the uptake of environmentally friendly technologies, or will it bring cleantech investment to a standstill? This question was debated at the Cleantech Interactive session organised on 19-20 May 2020 in collaboration with Luxembourg partners.
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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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Spotlight on Climate and Energy in Horizon 2020

24-01-2020

Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation Programme has entered its last year. While it is time to look at what has been achieved, there are still opportunities in Energy calls that remain open until Autumn 2020.
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European Green Deal - a new growth strategy for Europe

24-01-2020

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen presented on 11 December 2019 a new growth strategy for Europe, the European Green Deal initiative, aiming to reach a climate-neutral Europe by 2050 to face the current and future environmental challenges.
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