LIST opens sustainable composite materials innovation centre

05-01-2023

The Materials Department of the Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) has recently launched a Sustainable Composite Materials and Manufacturing Innovation Centre (SCMM). The new centre will in particular develop composite materials with a very low carbon footprint and demonstrate their benefits through concrete application demonstrators for the automotive, rail, space, aeronautics and future urban air mobility.
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Luxembourg ranks 8th worldwide for rule of law

03-01-2023

Ranked 8th in the 2022 WJP Rule of Law Index, Luxembourg stands out in particular for its high level of order and security, fundamental rights and regulatory enforcement.
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2023-2027 National Space Strategy: Focus on Sustainability

20-12-2022

Today, Luxembourg is home to more than 70 public and private players in the space sector employing more than 1400 people. Technological evolutions, miniaturization, the fall in launch prices facilitat...
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A guide to showcase the VC community in Luxembourg

15-12-2022

Luxembourg start-ups are increasingly attracting investments from both national and international venture capital investors. The Luxembourg Private Equity Association (LPEA) published a VC Guide in November 2022 to highlight this community, which plays a key role for the start-up ecosystem.
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The future of rooftop innovation

13-12-2022

Automotive supplier Webasto produces roofs, electric-cars chargers and batteries as well as heating and cooling systems for the automotive industry. Following the recent acquisition of automotive glazing specialist Carlex Luxembourg, the company is turning its new Luxembourg facility into its global centre of competence for smart glazing.
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The secret of the golden vine

08-12-2022

For centuries, the landscape along the Moselle has been shaped by viticulture. Even the Romans appreciated the terroir in the south-east of Luxembourg. In a recent article, Visit Luxembourg explores the vineyards in the south-east of the country.
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Implementing self-driving vehicles

07-12-2022

In the coming years, autonomous vehicles are expected to revolutionise mobility. Crossroads Magazine spoke to the University of Luxembourg and bus and travel specialist Sales-Lentz about their contributions to making self-driving vehicles a reality.
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Sienza Energy develops European HQ in Luxembourg

30-11-2022

Californian start-up Sienza Energy develops high-energy batteries that could be a radical game changer for electric vehicles. Supported by Luxinnovation, the company has chosen to locate its European HQ in Luxembourg with the ambition to perform key R&D activities. It hopes to open a pilot plant for its eco-friendly batteries here in the next few years.
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A Luxembourg testbed for optimising electrical vehicle fleet charging

29-11-2022

German start-up RiDERgy provides companies with innovative tools for electrifying their vehicle fleet and optimising electric vehicle charging. The company has chosen Luxembourg as the testbed for perfecting and commercialising its offering.
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Sustainable mobility solutions: "Start-ups welcome"

28-11-2022

Facilitating smart, efficient and sustainable mobility is a major objective of the Luxembourg government. Crossroads Magazine spoke to the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Mobility and Public Works, François Bausch, about his plans for the future and the need for mobility innovation.
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Spearheading mobility innovation

21-11-2022

Luxembourg is determined to promote the use of innovative and sustainable mobility solutions. This commitment, combined with massive infrastructure and public transport investment as well as R&D and business partnership opportunities, make the country an excellent testbed for mobility innovation for the European market.
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DuPont Receives Luxembourg-American Business Award 2022

15-11-2022

The Business Award is given every two years to U.S. companies based in the Grand Duchy for their important role and lasting contribution to the Luxembourg economy. Previous winners include Amazon, Goodyear Rubber & Tire Company, Guardian Industries, Avery Dennison Corporation, Husky Injection Molding Systems, Delphi Corp, Airtech Advanced Materials Group and Ampacet Corporation. This is the second time DuPont has received this award, after exactly 20 years.
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Luxembourg maintains its AAA rating

15-11-2022

Credit rating agency DBRS Morningstar has once again awarded Luxembourg its AAA rating with a stable outlook, thereby confirming its belief in the country's growth and stable public finances.
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Luxembourg, a European testbed, at Smart City Barcelona

11-11-2022

Luxembourg is an interesting testbed for international companies with smart city solutions targeting the European market. Company executives looking for the right place to expand their European activities can learn more at the Smart City Expo World Congress in Barcelona on 15-17 November 2022.
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Ohmio Automotion Ltd expands to Luxembourg

08-11-2022

Self-driving bus shuttle manufacturer Ohmio Automotion Ltd, with roots in Australia and New Zealand, will open its first European office in Luxembourg. After winning a key contract with national railway company CFL, Ohmio will use Luxembourg as its base for addressing the growing demand for autonomous vehicles in Europe.
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Vodafone to set up pan-European logistics platform in Luxembourg

04-11-2022

On 26 October 2022, Luxembourg Minister of the Economy Franz Fayot and Ninian Wilson, the CEO of Vodafone Procurement Company, signed a memorandum of understanding for the establishment of Vodafone’s pan-European logistics platform in Luxembourg. The platform will strengthen Vodafone’s presence in Luxembourg even further.
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Studying CubeSats in Luxembourg: A Look into the Orbit

31-10-2022

The CubeSatLab is a centrepiece of the Interdisciplinary Space Master (ISM), and provides facilities that allow students to fully understand this revolutionary technology.
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Luxembourg and the United States establish a new era of Space cooperation within NATO

31-10-2022

Luxembourg and the United States have established a Global Commercially Contracted Satellite Communications Support Partnership (GCC SATCOM SP), opening a new era of Space cooperation within NATO. ...
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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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Consul General Daniel Da Cruz Visit to Montana

28-10-2022

On October 23 -26, Consul General Daniel Da Cruz visited the State of Montana. Daniel Da Cruz met with Montana Governor Greg Gianforte at the Montana Capitol in Helena and attended the EconoQuest Con...
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Call for applications: Fulbright Awards program for research visits to US institutions

21-10-2022

Luxembourg National Research Fund (FNR) co-funds grants for pre- and postdoctoral research visits of Luxembourg nationals within the Fulbright awards program. Deadline for application is 1 December 2022.
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Finance and Human Rights: the 2022 perspective

21-10-2022

Focus on the role of businesses integrating and addressing human rights within their operations has steadily grown since the introduction of the UN’s Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights in 2011. In recent years, new regulations, such as the EU’s disclosure regulations, are increasingly shaping the global sustainable finance landscape and human rights is steadily claiming attention.
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Luxembourg is the most attractive European country for international jobseekers

21-10-2022

In the 2022 report “Brain gain or drain? How shifts in international job search are accelerating global competition for talent” by Indeed Hiring Lab, Luxembourg is considered as the most attractiv...
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Energy recovery: a next-generation thermal energy collector

21-10-2022

Researchers from the Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) look at energy recovery and, in particular, the production of electricity from waste heat with a next-generation thermal energy collector.
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Final two SES satellites financed by US 5G roll-out programme launched from Cape Canaveral

18-10-2022

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket has placed in orbit the final two of the three C-band satellites commissioned by Luxembourg satellite operator SES in order to free up spectrum for the roll-out...
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Launch of Luxembourg House of Cybersecurity

18-10-2022

Luxembourg’s cybersecurity agency SECURITYMADEIN.LU started a new chapter. It expanded its activities,  adopted a new name – Luxembourg House of Cybersecurity (LHC) – and inaugurate...
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François Bausch and Virgin Orbit sign agreement to advance Allied responsive space capabilities across Europe

18-10-2022

An agreement today paves way for direct collaboration between the Luxembourg Directorate of Defence and Virgin Orbit on developing responsive space capabilities that would benefit NATO and other Allies.
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Supporting teaching and research in high performance computing

17-10-2022

Developing the talents and expertise needed for a broad use of high performance computing (HPC) is a priority in Luxembourg. The Ministry of the Economy and the University of Luxembourg recently signed an agreement that provides a framework for HPC-focused higher education and research activities.
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Luxembourg attractive for foreign direct investment

11-10-2022

In 2022, EY included Luxembourg for the first time it its series of country attractiveness surveys. Brice Lecoustey, Consulting Partner at EY Luxembourg, provided us with further insights into the factors that make Luxembourg attractive for foreign direct investment.
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Luxembourg Space Finance Event, New York - 10 November 2022

06-10-2022

The Luxembourg Space Agency (LSA), The Ministry of Economy of Luxembourg and the US Luxembourg Trade and Investment Offices (LTIO) have the pleasure of inviting you to the: Luxembourg Space Finance Ev...
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