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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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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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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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INNOWWIDE Call 2 open until 31 March 2020
17-01-2020
The INNOWWIDE pilot call intends to bring European highly innovative SMEs to the forefront of international markets by opening two calls that will allow them to conduct Viability Assessment Projects (VAPs) in cooperation with local stakeholders. It will, then, create the conditions to increase the uptake of European innovative solutions in markets outside of Europe. The VAP lasts no longer than six months.
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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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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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European Innovation Council to invest in high potential breakthrough innovation
03-07-2019
Innovators have a harder time finding risk-willing growth capital in Europe than in the US or in Asia. In order to alleviate this problem and pave the way for breakthrough and disruptive innovation, the European Innovation Council (EIC) has been set up as a new instrument aimed at providing substantial financial support to innovative researchers and companies. On 27 June 2019, Luxinnovation hosted an event where the EIC presented its new funding measures to Luxembourg stakeholders.
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How mission-oriented innovation can change society
14-06-2019
Innovation is widely recognised as an important driver of competitiveness, economic growth and job creation. Many countries implement research and innovation programmes to stimulate R&D that can result in innovative products and services and increase the success rate of innovative companies. But what is their real value for society?
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Towards mission-driven research and innovation
12-06-2019
On 6 June 2019, Luxinnovation organised the annual conference of TAFTIE, the European Network of Innovation Agencies which the agency chairs in 2019. Representatives of 30 national innovation agencies gathered in Luxembourg to discuss the implementation of mission-driven research and innovation programmes that are aimed at tackling major societal challenges.
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"We are incredibly lucky"
06-06-2019
When joining Luxinnovation in September 2015, Barbara Grau not only brought her skills but also a soft accent from Spain. As member of the Corporate R&D and Innovation Support team, Barbara carries out due diligence, identifies the innovation potential of companies and advises on relevant subsidies.
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On the road to Industry 4.0
31-05-2019
In order to maintain competitiveness and increase their productivity on international markets, it has become essential for companies in the Luxembourg manufacturing sector to make a transition to Industry 4.0. The “Customer to Customer Digitalisation” project of Ceratizit, designed and co-financed with the support of Luxinnovation, is a life-size example of what can be done.
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Innovation at everyone’s fingertips
22-05-2019
With the law of 17 May 2017 on the promotion of Research, Development and Innovation, companies benefit from a wide range of tools to support their innovation efforts.
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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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TAFTIE expert session on innovation advisory services
30-04-2019
On 25 April, Luxinnovation hosted representatives of 23 national innovation agencies for a workshop on how innovation advisory services can increase the impact of public funding programmes. The event was organised in the context of Luxinnovation’s 2019 chairmanship of TAFTIE, the European Network of Innovation Agencies. The afternoon session was hosted at the premises of the European Investment Bank (EIB).
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LuxDev calls for sustainable business projects in developing countries
07-03-2019
LuxDev, the Luxembourg Development Cooperation Agency, invites Luxembourg and European companies to engage with partners in developing countries to implement sustainable business projects. Companies active in the fields of biohealth, ICT, fintech, ecoinnovation and the circular economy, and logistics can submit proposals.
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AAL call 2019 now published !
11-02-2019
Following the central Info day held in Brussels on 31 January, the 2019 AAL Call for proposals, focused on “Sustainable smart solutions for living well”, is now published.
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Hannover Messe 2019: call for Participation
18-12-2018
For the next edition of the international trade fair Hannover Messe, which will take place from 1st to 5th April 2019 in Hanover, the Chamber of Commerce is planning to set up a Luxembourg collective stand. Companies interested in participating have until 21st December to make themselves known.
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New investments in sight for Circuit Foil in Luxembourg
31-08-2018
Established in Wiltz for almost 60 years, Circuit Foil, a company specialising in the production of copper foils, continues to invest heavily in Luxembourg, reaffirming its global leadership in many areas such as automotive, electronic banking or mobile telephony.
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Fit 4 Start: “Paying attention to the needs of each start-up”
08-08-2018
Luxinnovation is currently inviting ICT and health tech start-ups to apply to the next edition of the acceleration programme Fit 4 Start that will support 15 promising start-ups with launching their businesses successfully in Luxembourg.
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Esch-Schifflange: the city of the future begins to emerge
17-07-2018
As part of the national project for regeneration of more than 60 ha of Arcelor Mittal brownfields in Esch-Schifflange, with the aim of creating an eco-district, the Agora development company tasked Luxinnovation with initiating a process to identify innovative technologies, services and products. The first brainstorming session was held at the beginning of July.
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EEN Luxembourg: 10 years supporting and advising companies
12-07-2018
The unique European network dedicated to the internationalisation and innovation of companies, SMEs and VSEs celebrated its 10th anniversary Monday 09 July 2018, in front of 250 guests from the business, economic and political world.
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ICT and health tech start-ups: Apply now for Fit 4 Start
09-07-2018
Are you launching a start-up and determined to succeed? Luxembourg’s acceleration programme Fit 4 Start offers you intensive coaching, attractive pre-seed funding and access to key networks. The next edition will accept 10 start-ups in the field of ICT and another 5 specialising in health technologies.
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Wood takes pride of place at the Ettelbruck Agricultural Fair
04-07-2018
The Ettelbruck Agricultural Fair, the largest outdoor fair in Luxembourg, closed its doors last weekend. Under a blue sky, it welcomed nearly 37,000 visitors, many of whom showed a keen interest in wood manufacturing and the wood industry.
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AutoMobility Cluster at University of Saarbrücken Job Fair
07-06-2018
Job fairs are always rich opportunities for professionals to meet students, graduates and PhD students from various disciplines (systems engineering, material sciences, computer sciences and ec...
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Wood Cluster participates at Ettelbruck Agricultural Fair
06-06-2018
As the main theme is “forests and wood”, the Luxembourg Wood Cluster could not miss this event that is expected to welcome 35,000 visitors over the three days. Ten cluster members will present their p...
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Stress-free crossborder commuting
18-05-2018
“The road infrastructure in Luxembourg is sufficient, but the current situation is that only 1.2 people on average are in each car and this is simply not sustainable,” says Nicolas Back, Kussbus co-fo...
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Towards the factory of the future
18-05-2018
An important part of Husky’s business is the design and manufacturing of highly customised PET (Poly-Ethylene Terephthalate) moulding systems for the beverage packaging industry. “The Factory of the F...
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Luxinnovation donates to Digital Inclusion asbl
15-05-2018
Since the end of 2015, the non-profit association Digital Inclusion, supported by the Œuvre Nationale de Secours Grand-Duchesse Charlotte, the European Union Social Fund, the Luxembourg’s Ministry of ...
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Luxinnovation Annual Report 2017 published
07-05-2018
Luxinnovation, the national agency supporting the country's economic development, has published its annual report for the year 2017: a year characterised by the adoption of a new visual identity supported by the tagline "Trusted Partner for Busines
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A law designed to encourage business innovation
23-02-2018
The law of 17th May 2017 relating to the promotion of research, development and innovation – a tool aimed at all types of businesses looking to innovate – came into force nearly nine month...
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