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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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"Focus on the bio-economy"
17-01-2020
Circular economy and sustainable construction: these are two topics that the Luxembourg CleanTech Cluster is following very closely. Interview with its manager Charles-Albert Florentin.
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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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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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Treepicker: design for eco-responsibility
18-11-2019
Initiated by two Luxembourg companies, Quattro and Studio Delle Alpi, the Treepicker project combines creativity and eco-responsibility on an international level. In addition, its funding is open to everyone.
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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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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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Towards a more innovative urban planning
21-10-2019
The last workshop of the Cellule d’Information pour la Politique Urbaine (CIPU) focused on innovation in urban planning. The conclusions of the work will be announced at the end of November.
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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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Sustainable fashion: a trend that is taking shape
15-10-2019
Sustainable fashion: a trend that is taking shape
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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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A panel about sustainable fashion
25-09-2019
On 9 October, Luxinnovation will participate in the event "Fashion forward, a sustainable fashion journey". The conference will discuss the notion of eco-responsibility in the fashion industry.
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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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Innovation Hub: one year of supporting eco-technology
27-08-2019
Inaugurated in early summer 2018, the Innovation Hub in Dudelange is dedicated to eco-technology start-ups. It already hosts 7 companies.
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Esch-Schifflange, an innovative look at urbanism
31-07-2019
As part of the feasibility study for the rehabilitation of more than 60 ha of ArcelorMittal brownfields, the development company Agora mandated Luxinnovation to initiate a process to identify technologies, services and innovative products.
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EcoInnovation and Manufacturing hand in hand
17-07-2019
On Tuesday 2 July, the EcoInnovation and Materials & Manufacturing Clusters organised a joint edition of their "Present Yourself" event: an opportunity for some of the members of these two clusters to present their activities to other members.
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Jumping on the bandwagon of the circular economy
15-07-2019
The latest publication of the Chamber of Commerce dedicated to the circular economy offers a very complete overview of the situation in Luxembourg and offers some interesting perspectives.
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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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The smart, sustainable cities of the future
31-05-2019
According to the United Nations, 60% of the world’s population will live in cities in 2030. Developing smart and sustainable technologies in areas such as mobility, energy use and waste management is not an option but a necessity.
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Stimulating cleantech business from Scandinavia
29-05-2019
Developing the clean technologies sector is a priority in Luxembourg, and the country is keen to learn from the best. Luxinnovation has set up a partnership with Cleantech Scandinavia in order to attract companies and technologies from the Nordic countries that are among the world leaders in this field.
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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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The circular economy as a guiding principle
28-05-2019
The EcoInnovation cluster continues its fundamental work, with its priority actions in 2019 being part of the circular economy, with the main themes of plastics and deconstruction waste in Luxembourg and the Greater Region.
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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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Commission invites top experts to shape new research and innovation missions
15-05-2019
The European Commission launched a call for experts to join ‘Mission Boards’, which will advise the Commission for the identification and implementation of missions in Horizon Europe, the next EU research and innovation programme.
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