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Mapping the sustainability enablers
26-01-2023
What technologies, solutions and skills can companies count on in their efforts to become more sustainable? Benefitting from its expertise in mapping different economic sectors, Luxinnovation has recently published a mapping of sustainability enablers in Luxembourg.
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Pôle Automobile Européen: Strengthening cross-border automotive cooperation
23-01-2023
After 4 years of intense activity, the Interreg project Pôle Automobile Européen (PAE) came to an end in December 2022. A final event took place in Strasbourg in the presence of the five Belgian, French and Luxembourg partners and five German associated partners under the coordination of the CCI Grand Est. Anthony Auert, manager of the Luxembourg AutoMobility Cluster, gives an update on the results of the project.
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A new manager for the Luxembourg Creative Industries Cluster
20-01-2023
On 16 January 2023, Kristian Horsburgh joined Luxinnovation as the new manager of the Luxembourg Creative Industries Cluster. Passionate about the intersection between creativity and business, he is looking forward to helping the sector develop further and find new synergies with other segments of the Luxembourg economy.
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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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A framework for sustainable innovation
18-01-2023
Sustainability and long-term competitiveness go hand in hand – but sustainability is a vast concept, and it is not always easy for companies that want to raise the bar in this field to know where to begin. In order to provide inspiration and guidance, Luxinnovation has published a framework for sustainable innovation.
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House of BioHealth extension inaugurated
12-01-2023
On 12 January 2023, a new extension of the House of BioHealth, Luxembourg’s unique hosting facility for biotech and healthtech companies was officially inaugurated. A total of 15,000 m2 of lab and office space are now available for businesses in the sector.
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Launch conference of Klimapakt fir Betriber: photo reportage
11-01-2023
Over 280 participants representing more than 200 companies joined the launch conference of the Klimapakt fir Betriber on 10 January 2023. We invite you to relive the event through this photo reportage.
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Launch of the “Klimapakt fir Betriber” programme
10-01-2023
The "Klimapakt fir Betriber" programme was presented to several hundred business representatives during the launch conference on 10 January 2023. This government initiative, which is implemented by the Klima-Agence and Luxinnovation, is aimed at guiding and supporting businesses in dealing with the climate crisis and the energy transition.
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Sasha Baillie is the 5th most influential decision maker in Luxembourg
14-12-2022
On 13 December 2022, Luxinnovation’s CEO Sasha Baillie was named the 5th most influential economic decision maker in Luxembourg in the Top 100 ranking established by economic and financial magazine Paperjam. The ranking was topped by Julie Becker, CEO of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange. We spoke to Ms Baillie about what this recognition means to her.
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2022 Horizon Europe Day: Funding with impact
07-12-2022
On 6 December 2022, Luxinnovation hosted this year’s edition of Horizon Europe Day. A key theme of the event was the importance of defining projects the outcomes of which have a real impact on societal challenges.
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Flashback: Luxinnovation at 2022 Arch Summit
07-12-2022
As the end of the year approaches, we look back to one of the highlights for our start-up acceleration activities: the Fit 4 Start #13 pitching competition hosted at 2022 Arch Summit. Relive two intensive day through our photo review.
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Simplified guide to aid for environmental protection
05-12-2022
The Ministry of the Economy and Luxinnovation have just published a guide to raise companies’s awareness of environmental protection measures, and to encourage them to take advantage of the aid available. Luxinnovation informs and supports companies wishing to apply for aid.
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Luxinnovation and the City of Tsukuba to jointly facilitate innovation
05-12-2022
On 2 December 2022, Luxinnovation signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Tsukuba, a leading centre for research and innovation in Japan. The two organisations will cooperate to promote economic development and innovation and provide mutual support to innovative companies.
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Luxinnovation and South Korean KAIST GCC to cooperate
28-11-2022
Luxinnovation signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Global Commercialization Center of Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST GCC) on 28 November 2022. The main objective is to facilitate business and investment opportunities for South Korean companies in Luxembourg.
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Bridging the digital divide
23-11-2022
The Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology has recently been awarded substantial Horizon Europe funding for its COMMECT project, which is aimed at bringing digital connectivity to rural communities. Luxinnovation helped the coordinator find key international partners and ensure the high quality of the funding application.
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Wood Cluster workshop on cross-laminated timber innovation
16-11-2022
The construction sector’s use of cross-laminated timber (CLT) is constantly increasing. On 9 November 2022, the Luxembourg Wood Cluster organised an interregional workshop focused on potential new CLT applications in innovative timber construction.
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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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Fit 4 Start #13: 15 start-ups selected
28-10-2022
15 start-ups from 9 different countries have been selected for participation in the 13th edition of start-up accelerator Fit 4 Start. In addition to 6 months of coaching, pre-seed funding and access to all the key players of the Luxembourg start-up ecosystem, participants will also be encouraged to look into how their products and services can have a positive sustainable impact.
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How to combine competitiveness and sustainable development with Fit 4 Sustainability
26-10-2022
The new Fit 4 Sustainability support programme helps companies assess and decrease their environmental impact in order to reduce costs, improve their reputation and gain new customers who appreciate a sustainable approach. Emmanuelle Kipper, Senior Advisor – SME Performance at Luxinnovation, provides further explanations.
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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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DIH ON TOUR: Inspiring digital transformation
24-10-2022
Between 20 September and 6 October 2022, the yellow DIH ON TOUR bus criss-crossed Luxembourg. The initiative by the Luxembourg Digital Innovation Hub, aimed at offering companies the opportunity to discuss their digital transformation in the close vicinity to their premises, was met with much enthusiasm by both manufacturers and digital service providers.
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Symbiotik: AI-driven data visualisation
06-10-2022
For the first time, an EIC Pathfinder grant is coordinated by the University of Luxembourg.
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Sustainable real estate project ELMEN constructed using wood
04-10-2022
As part of a professional exchange with Dutch investors and project developers from the real estate sector, Luxinnovation, via its Wood Cluster, organised on 30 September in close cooperation with Luxembourg Trade and Invest an interesting tour of the flagship ELMEN project, a timber construction complex.
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Luxembourg cooperation with Japan External Trade Organisation
03-10-2022
National innovation agency Luxinnovation has signed a memorandum of cooperation with JETRO, the Japan External Trade Organisation, in order to support innovative Japanese companies looking to open offices in Luxembourg.
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World Standards Day 2022
30-09-2022
ILNAS, in collaboration with the University of Luxembourg, will give an update on the 2020-2030 national standardization strategy on 14 October 2022.
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How digitalisation facilitates material reuse in construction
30-09-2022
The "Petite maison" project, inaugurated in mid-September, also provided input to a thematic day around circularity and reuse in construction.
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Feedback on Business Partnership Facility
29-09-2022
While a new call for projects of the BPF co-financing mechanism is open until 20 October, the first companies that have benefitted from it have shared their experience.
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Intellectual property: Workshop on design law
28-09-2022
An introduction to the design framework and practical issues SMEs should consider to protect the ornamental features of their products.
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Luxembourg remains a strong innovator
27-09-2022
Luxembourg remains the 7th best-performing EU country in the 2022 edition of the European Innovation Scoreboard and continues to stand out for its highly attractive research system.
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Haesaerts: Dual fuel diesel-hydrogen lorries from Luxembourg
26-09-2022
Luxembourg’s first public hydrogen stationwill be operated by TotalEnergies in 2023. Haesaerts Luxembourg will benefit directly from this technological advance in its development of a fleet of "dual fuel" lorries.
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