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Mir paken Holz un: Wood as a source of innovation

03-03-2020

For the second time, the Luxembourg Wood Cluster organised a bus tour to discover remarkable sites or innovative projects integrating wood as an essential component. An educational trip which, once again, was a great success.

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Hand in hand with industry

13-02-2020

It is at Luxinnovation’s offices that FEDIL has started a series of regional information meetings for industrial companies.
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Wood, increasingly circular

10-02-2020

Le projet de recherche Interreg NWE Adhesive Free Timber Buildings a montré qu’il existait bon nombre de possibilités pour rendre encore plus éco-responsable les projets de construction en bois.
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Fit 4 Innovation: a successful programme

27-01-2020

Launched in 2014, the Fit 4 Innovation programme managed by Luxinnovation enables companies, especially SMEs, to find the resources they need to launch innovation activities and to optimise their organisation.
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ICT at the heart of the economy

23-01-2020

Information and communication technologies are, more than ever before, a facilitator of digitisation in all sectors. The year 2020 will see a lot oflively activity on this topic.
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Horizon Europe, State-of-the-art

21-01-2020

Horizon 2020, as the name suggests, will come to an end in 2020. Nevertheless, the European Commission is working on the new Framework Programme, Horizon Europe. Even if there is no revolution, but an evolution, some novelties will be introduced in the structure and in the implementation. This document summarises the main features of Horizon Europe publicly available so far.
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Brexit & the UK's participation in Horizon 2020

17-01-2020

The UK and the EU have agreed a flexible extension of the Article 50 period to 31 January 2020. During this period, the UK will remain a member of the EU with all the relevant rights and obligations. This means that UK organisations can continue to participate in Horizon 2020 as a Member State.
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”Strengthening the link between the creative industries and industry in general”

17-01-2020

The players in the creative industries are, at several levels, essential links in the construction of an efficient business. The Luxembourg Creative Industries Cluster builds awareness for everyone. Explanations from its manager, Marc Lis. 
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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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On the road to smart manufacturing

16-01-2020

The Industry 4.0 movement is becoming increasingly important in the industrial sector. This will further boost the activity of the Luxembourg Materials & Manufacturing Cluster.
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Our most read articles in 2019

06-01-2020

Luxembourg is a fertile ground for innovation. Throughout the year, we have been introducing you to projects or achievements driven by an innovative approach. Discover the 12 most-read articles on the luxinnovation.lu website, in English and French.
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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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Building digital capacities in Europe with the Digital Europe Programme

06-12-2019

While the European Commission is still negotiating the next multi-annual financial framework and R&D and innovation programmes, innovation agencies are preparing for their future role in the implementation of these programmes, and in particular in the implementation of the Digital Europe Programme.
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The Wood Cluster has found its place in the ecosystem

04-12-2019

On 29 November 2016, the Luxembourg Wood Cluster was officially presented at the Rotondes. Three years later, the results are very positive. A look back with the Wood Cluster manager, Philippe Genot.
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Postdoc experts for companies

22-11-2019

Giving post-doctoral researchers the opportunity to gain direct access to the world of business: this is the raison d'être of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Individual Fellowships programme. Interested companies have until 10 December to apply.
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35 years at the service of innovation in Luxembourg

15-11-2019

In the presence of His Royal Highness the Grand Duke, Luxinnovation, the national innovation agency, celebrated its 35th anniversary at the Athénée de Luxembourg.
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Construction, circular economy, innovation: a matter for everybody

17-10-2019

According to all participants at the event "Construction - Circular Economy: How to support business innovation", organised by the OAI, working together and thinking globally is essential to successfully carry out "circular" projects.
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Official launch of the Luxembourg Digital Innovation Hub

30-09-2019

The Luxembourg Digital Innovation Hub (L-DIH) was officially launched in the presence of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Economy Étienne Schneider.
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Towards sustainable and circular construction

25-09-2019

Three Luxinnovation cluster managers will be among the speakers of the conference "Construction - Circular Economy. How to support business innovation", on 7 October.
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IP: A precious asset you need to nurture

18-09-2019

If creativity and innovation are two strong levers for any company seeking growth and development, the way they are implemented and capitalised is just as important. From this perspective, the management and protection of intellectual property is essential.
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Building the future

07-08-2019

General construction company Steffen Holzbau specialises in innovative building materials and energy efficient and sustainable buildings. Within its R&D project “Holz-Beton-Verbundträger”, the company has developed composite beams combining the virtues of wood and concrete.
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The wood sector in the spotlight at the Esch Theatre

21-06-2019

Invited to speak at the latest "10x6 Green Architecture" event organised by Maison Moderne, Philippe Genot, the Wood Cluster Manager, had the opportunity to demonstrate the important role of wood in the development of green architecture.
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Horizon 2020 funding opportunity for bio-based industries

13-06-2019

The recently launched Bio-Based Industries call for proposals offers €135 million of Horizon 2020 funding for projects aiming at boosting the development of the EU’s bio-based sector. Interested companies and research organisations can apply for funding until 4 September 2019.
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19 September: save the date!

28-05-2019

At the initiative of the HealthTech Cluster, the health technology sector’ players will meet in September for an innovative event concept.
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Digitisation for the benefit of businesses and citizens

27-05-2019

Prime Minister Xavier Bettel and Deputy Prime Minister Etienne Schneider teamed up this Friday to present political guidelines for both artificial intelligence and for the ongoing digitisation of priority economic sectors.
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The wood sector between tradition and innovation

15-05-2019

The Wood Cluster Forum conference organised on 14 May by the Luxinnovation Wood Cluster provided an opportunity to present a recent wood sector mapping and discuss current topics.
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Publication of the 2018 Luxinnovation Annual Report

07-05-2019

Luxinnovation, the national agency for the promotion of innovation, has just published its annual report for 2018: a year marked by the refinement of the agency's general strategy, more than ever at the service of Luxembourg companies, whatever their size, to support them in their innovation efforts.
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Wood Cluster Forum: second edition on the horizon!

26-04-2019

After last year's success, the Luxembourg Wood Cluster is repeating its annual Forum which will take place on 14 May in Mersch.
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"Digitisation is not the goal in itself"

26-03-2019

In front of 30 companies gathered on Thursday 21st March in Mamer, the carbide tool manufacturer Ceratizit, 4th biggest global group in its sector, showed some examples of concrete achievements in the framework of "Industry 4.0" projects. The event included many examples of Operational Excellence, the topic..- of the meeting of the day organised by Resultance in partnership with FEDIL and Luxinnovation.
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Superstar wood in Vorarlberg

21-03-2019

Simplicity, sustainability and ecology are the leitmotivs of Vorarlberg (Austria). After the collapse of the textile industry, the region successfully relied on wood, becoming in a few years a real model for the enthusiasts of wooden constructions who come to draw their inspiration from it. A group of 12 members of the Wood Cluster visited the site.
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