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Composites at the heart of industrial transformation
19-03-2019
The JECWorld 2019 exhibition, which was held in Paris from 12 to 14 March, was a great showcase for this subject, with more than 1,300 exhibitors from all over the world. Among them was a Luxembourg delegation that proudly displayed the country's colours on the national pavilion, organised by the Ministry of the Economy.
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PITCH YOUR STARTUP - Last Days to Apply
18-03-2019
The 5th edition of Pitch Your Startup will be held in Luxembourg during ICT Spring summit on May 21, 2019. Whether you are a local or international startup get the chance to win your piece of the €...
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University of Luxembourg International Summer School 2019
17-03-2019
The 3rd edition of the University of Luxembourg International Summer School (ULISS) will take place from 8 July to 26 July 2019. This year’s edition of ULISS provides language classes (French or Ger...
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Luxembourg’s Financial Regulator Takes Another Step to Advance AI Adoption
15-03-2019
For some time now, financial firms have been looking at how they can use AI to improve their processes, automate rote functions, and create efficiencies in their operating models. But the industry sti...
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Fit 4 Start: First time appearance for HealthTech
15-03-2019
The 7th edition of Luxinnovation’s coaching programme had a new look and feel about it. For the first time since its launch, five start-ups from the health technologies sector were selected, on top of the ten selected from the ICT sector.
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Europe counts on Luxembourg’s expertise
11-03-2019
The European Union is in the process of setting up a large European centre of expertise on cybersecurity, and Luxembourg has a key role to play. The country is already heavily involved in setting up the first international networks.
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[Blog post] Digital buzz: Dance like a butterfly, swim like a robot
07-03-2019
When the subject of robotics arises, we tend to think of factory assembly lines, lunar buggies and The Terminator. However, the many international missions and contacts of Luxinnovation’s business developer for the digital economy, David Foy, show that robots are playing an increasingly important role across all sectors. In this blog post, David outlines the latest trends.
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A Luxembourg start-up makes German neighbourhoods mobile
05-03-2019
Luxembourg start-up Examotive has designed an innovative and flexible car sharing solution that is quick and easy to use. One year after its commercial launch, the company successfully operates a fleet of 430 cars in Germany and uses Luxembourg as its base for further expansion into other European markets.
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Setting the scene for digital success
05-03-2019
Luxembourg is at the centre of the data-driven economy. Firmly committed to provide an environment where companies can thrive under this new paradigm, the country offers a finely balanced mix of elements to ensure success and security.
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Eradicating malware, 24/7
05-03-2019
ODIX CDR (Content Disarm and Reconstruction) security software is the next generation anti-malware technology presented today as the most powerful. Whether the threat is a familiar attacker or not even yet detected, this protection platform sanitises files based on advanced True Content Disarm & Reconstruction technology.
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Supercomputing for industry
05-03-2019
Luxembourg, a forerunner in High Performance Computing (HPC), paves the way for a world-class computing environment, in close alignment with the EU.
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University of Luxembourg plays central role in major EU cybersecurity initiative
04-03-2019
The University of Luxembourg is the only organisation in Europe participating in three of the four Cybersecurity Competence Networks launched by the European Commission last week, a strong mark of recognition for its expertise in this field.
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"A destination for space business and scientific research"
04-03-2019
The Financial Times have published a special report on Luxembourg, outlining the country's ambition to focus on niches for sustainable growth and to think new in order to host its rapidly increasing population.
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Mercer ranks Luxembourg safest city in the world
01-03-2019
Mercer composed a separate “personal safety” ranking, examining internal stability, crime levels, law enforcement, limitations on personal freedom and freedom of the press.“Personal safety is th...
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Luxembourg ranks high in 2019 Index of Economic Freedom
26-02-2019
Luxembourg ranks 9th in Europe and 17th in the world in the 2019 Index of Economic Freedom published by the Heritage Foundation. The country ranks particularly high for fiscal health, investment freedom, trade freedom and government integrity.
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Call for Startups: Apply for free booth at ICT Spring Europe
25-02-2019
Be part of ICT Spring Europe (May 21-22, 2019 in Luxembourg City) – Luxembourg’s premier conference on FINTECH, DIGITAL, SPACE and AI. As an influential voice in the worldwide Tech c...
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Luxembourg 9th most liveable city for European expats
25-02-2019
The ranking take into account criteria such as accommodation, infrastructure, personal security and health services.
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LAB - Luxembourg Acceleration Bootcamp
22-02-2019
Save the date May 20–24, 2019 : A total immersion week for mature startups to accelerate their expansion to the European market.
Monday, May 20
Morning session: Raising funds in Luxembourg, a ha...
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Luxembourg licenses 80 new financial services companies in 2018
22-02-2019
Luxembourg has once again ranked among the top three EU financial centers in 2018 , having consolidated and strengthened its role as the go-to hub for financial institutions operating on a cross-borde...
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Pitch Your Start-up: €100,000 in prize money to boost your business
22-02-2019
The 5th edition of Pitch Your Start-up will take place on 21 May 2019. Local and international start-ups can already apply online to try to win the €100,000 prize. Participation is free of charge.
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The University of Luxembourg launches interdisciplinary Space Master
18-02-2019
In September 2019, the University of Luxembourg will launch a two-year interdisciplinary Space Master programme. The aim of the programme is to generate a talent pool of highly skilled engineers and innovative entrepreneurs who will be able to create and manage leading commercial space enterprises.
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Luxembourg passed law permitting Distributed Ledger Technology in financial services
15-02-2019
On 14 February 2019, the Luxembourg parliament passed a law permitting Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) for the circulation of securities, facilitating the use of blockchain technology in financial...
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Luxembourg returns to Vivatech
04-02-2019
For the second consecutive year, Luxembourg’s start-up ecosystem will be represented at the international trade fair in Paris dedicated to new technologies which takes place in 100 days. This time, the country will have an even bigger pavilion and further highlight its assets.
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Supportive policies boost entrepreneurship in Luxembourg
31-01-2019
Infrastructure and governmental policies are the main strengths of Luxembourg’s system of entrepreneurship, according to both experts and the overall population. The country also has the highest proportion of innovative start-ups in Europe.
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Industry is not dead
31-01-2019
For the Chairman of the business federation FEDIL — the Voice of Luxembourg’s Industry, Industry 4.0 is just another chapter in the process of evolution and development of a sector that remains strong and has a capacity to respond to political or technological shocks.
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Building the smart factories of tomorrow
31-01-2019
Read how some of Luxembourg’s leading manufacturing companies are introducing and leveraging Industry 4.0 today.
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Towards data-driven, high-value manufacturing solutions
31-01-2019
In a data-driven economy, data is a key resource and enabler of innovation. Luxembourg offers an excellent infrastructure and the optimal environment for companies aiming to ride the digital wave and successfully implement Industry 4.0 to retain a competitive edge on the world market.
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Luxembourg sets up first European partnership on artificial intelligence with NVIDIA
31-01-2019
The Luxembourg government, the country’s scientific community and NVIDIA will create a joint research laboratory for artificial intelligence (AI). Focusing on using AI and high performance computing to search for solutions to major societal challenges, the collaboration will also be successively opened to industrial companies and start-ups.
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Luxembourg first country to make public transport free of charge
29-01-2019
From March 2020 onwards, anyone will be able to use public transport in Luxembourg for free. Similar initiatives to abolish transport fares already exist elsewhere in other cities, but this is the first time public transport will become completely free of charge throughout a whole country.
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LuxAI receives 2019 CES Innovation Award
29-01-2019
Intensive early-age education and training of autistic children, to enhance their ability to communicate and interact with others, can radically improve these children’s lives. However, a major obstacle is the lack of specialised teachers and adequate therapies to respond to this vital need. LuxAI has developed QTrobot to help overcome this challenge.
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