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“Revalidate your assumptions”
23-01-2023
Argentine digital health company ViewMind opened its European office in Luxembourg a few years ago. Mark Edwards, CEO, and Matias Shulz, COO of ViewMind, share their insights into key points to keep in mind for international companies that target the European market.
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Cisco and Luxembourg Renew their Collaboration in Digital Transformation
17-01-2023
Xavier Bettel, Prime Minister of Luxembourg and Chuck Robbins, Chair and CEO of Cisco announced new initiatives to help accelerate digital transformation in Luxembourg. These will focus on three pilla...
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"People and partnerships key to success"
16-01-2023
In late 2017, San Francisco-based global space-based data, analytics and space services provider Spire opened its Luxembourg office to increase its European footprint. We spoke to John Lusk, COO of Spire Maritime, about what he sees as the main success factors and pitfalls to be avoided for international companies expanding to Europe.
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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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Luxembourg Awarded Innovation Champion at CES 2023 in Las Vegas
11-01-2023
Consul General Daniel Da Cruz was honored to accept the 2023 Innovation Champion Award on behalf of Luxembourg at the CES 2023 Opening Ceremony in Las Vegas.
This award recognizes the Grand Duchy as a...
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Gaining a foothold in Europe
10-01-2023
For decades, they have been supporting international companies that are looking to come to Europe and set up branch offices or regional headquarters here. Four Luxembourg-based experts share their insights on how to make the ride to Europe as smooth, speedy and successful as possible.
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Luxembourg ranks 11th in 2023 Global Innovation Scorecard
09-01-2023
Luxembourg is one of 24 countries classified as "innovation champions" in the 2023 Global Innovation Scorecard. The country stands out for its high degrees of freedom and diversity.
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The good life in Luxembourg: Faces of Fëschmaart
09-01-2023
The fish market or “Fëschmaart” has always been a lively merchant district. It began with fish and spices, and continues today with handmade goods made to measure. The Fëschmaart is a village in the city, shaped and brought to life by dedicated merchants and restaurateurs.
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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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