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Sustainability by design
19-01-2021
What makes a technology truly clean? Specialists at the Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) argue that a holistic perspective, spanning from technology development and production to use and end-of-life treatment, is needed.
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Luxembourg hosts 2021 Cleantech Forum Europe
11-01-2021
Luxembourg is the hosting partner of 2021 Cleantech Forum Europe, a major international event in the field of clean technologies. The virtual conference, which takes place on 12-14 January 2021, is an excellent opportunity to showcase Luxembourg’s commitment to sustainability and cleantech to national and international companies.
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Building a sustainable economy
08-01-2021
Internationally renowned for its strong economic performance, Luxembourg has a determinedly green outlook towards the future. Crossroads Magazine spoke to Minister of the Economy Franz Fayot about his vision for combining successful economic development with long-term sustainability.
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A standard for circular products
14-12-2020
Clean technologies and the circular economy are central themes in Luxembourg’s strategy for data-driven innovation. The country is at the forefront of developing data-related standards that will drive the clean technologies of the future.
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Luxembourg and Korea to establish Smart Green Business Centre
11-12-2020
On 8 December 2020, South Korean Minister of SMEs and Start-ups Young-sun Park and Luxembourg Minister of the Economy Franz Fayot signed a Memorandum of Understanding covering the establishment of a Smart Green Business Centre in Luxembourg. The aim is to facilitate green and digital collaborative projects between SMEs and start-ups in the two countries.
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Maximising aircraft life and value – the sustainable way
04-12-2020
Reducing the environmental impact of air transportation is crucial. Luxembourg-based Vallair is rising to the challenge with its innovative approach to giving new life to mature aircraft. Having recently delivered the world’s first passenger Airbus A321 converted into a cleaner and more efficient freighter, the company is designing solutions that are both economically attractive and environmentally sustainable.
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New Crossroads Magazine highlights Luxembourg business opportunities
03-12-2020
The first edition of Crossroads Magazine, the new international publication from Luxembourg Trade & Invest, has just been released. It highlights the technological excellence and innovation potential of the Luxembourg economy. The first issue focuses on clean technologies and market trends and new opportunities in the post COVID-19 economy.
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5 things to know about cybersecurity in Luxembourg
02-12-2020
A strong national cybersecurity ecosystem is a key pillar for developing Luxembourg’s trusted and secure data-driven economy. A new study by SECURITYMADEIN.LU and Luxinnovation provides five key insights into the strengths and unique characteristics of Luxembourg’s cybersecurity ecosystem.
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Luxembourg to start real life testing of an international standard for a digital circularity fingerprint for products
30-11-2020
The Ministry of the Economy just launched phase two of the development of an international standard for circular products. It provides information on the circularity of products to all stakeholders involved along their value chains. A first viable version of the standard is being tested in real life, allowing to identify the most suitable governance model, the audit scheme and reliable IT systems for its management.
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Facilitating data exchange for innovation
16-10-2020
Data is one of the most precious assets in today’s information society. In a keynote address given at the final of the EU Datathon competition on 15 October 2020, Luxinnovation’s CEO Sasha Baillie spoke about the enormous value that can be derived from data and the need for establishing accessible, high-quality, secure data exchange platforms.
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Finding business partners for the European market
01-10-2020
Over 30 international start-ups recently participated in ICT Spring, one of Luxembourg’s largest tech events, with support from the international network of Luxembourg Trade & Invest. A great opportunity to meet new customers and partners and enter into the European market.
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Luxembourg acquires petascale high performance computer
30-09-2020
On 29 September 2020, Prime Minister Xavier Bettel and Minister of the Economy Franz Fayot announced the acquisition of Luxembourg's high performance computer (HPC). Named MeluXina, it will become part of the European HPC network.
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10 key technologies shaping the post COVID-19 economy
16-09-2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed our ways of living, working, consuming and travelling, and has had a huge impact on companies’ and consumers’ use of technology. Luxinnovation lists 10 key technologies that will play a crucial role in the economy over the months and years to come.
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Rebuilding the economy for a sustainable future
13-08-2020
Sustainability is one of the major market trends identified by Luxinnovation that will shape the post COVID-19 economy. Head of Market Intelligence Sara Bouchon speaks about how the increased awareness of sustainability issues brought by the coronavirus crisis will influence both policy makers’ choices and consumers’ preferences in the next few years.
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COVID-19: The impact on clean technologies
22-05-2020
Will the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic stimulate cleantech innovation and the uptake of environmentally friendly technologies, or will it bring cleantech investment to a standstill? This question was debated at the Cleantech Interactive session organised on 19-20 May 2020 in collaboration with Luxembourg partners.
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Cleantech Forum Europe: new format, old and new dates
06-04-2020
Due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, the format of the 2020 Cleantech Forum Europe had to be modified. A virtual programme will be offered on the original event dates, 18-20 May, and will be followed by a first-ever end-of-the-year festive Cleantech Forum in Luxembourg on 7-9 December.
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Business Partnership Facility
03-03-2020
Update on the event held on Friday 28th February at the Chamber of Commerce and close of call for applications on 8th May 2020.
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Financing the cleantech transition
17-02-2020
Adequate financing is crucial for the transition to a sustainable, environmentally friendly economy, and one of the central topics that will be discussed at the 2020 Cleantech Forum Europe in Luxembourg on 18-20 May 2020. Luxembourg is a leading centre for green and sustainable finance. Key players will participate in the forum to share their experience and establish new partnerships.
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Artificial intelligence for the benefit of all
22-01-2020
In May 2019, the Luxembourg government presented its strategic vision for artificial intelligence. The main priority of the Prime Minister and Minister for Digitalisation is to ensure that this extremely powerful technology will bring advantages to everyone.
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A secure hub for data
08-01-2020
An important legacy from the country’s history as a leading financial centre, cybersecurity is a cornerstone of Luxembourg’s data-driven economy. As the digital sector expands, so does the market for cybersecurity solutions.
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First-rate infrastructure for the data economy
07-01-2020
Data is the most precious asset of the digital economy. Europe is building a world-class infrastructure for high-performance computing, thereby making it possible to exploit this highly valuable resource on an unprecedented scale.
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Becoming a leading data economy (2/2)
06-01-2020
Luxembourg is well prepared for the challenges in a digital interconnected future. The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Economy continues to outline the government's plans to turn Luxembourg into Europe's most trusted data economy.
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Becoming a leading data economy (1/2)
02-01-2020
Luxembourg is determined to become Europe’s most-trusted data economy over the next few years. The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Economy outlines the government’s plan to achieve this, set out in the recently released strategy for data-driven innovation.
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Fit 4 Start: Acceleration opportunity for ICT start-ups
17-12-2019
Fit 4 Start, Luxembourg’s renowned acceleration programme, has just launched the call for applications for its 10th edition starting in spring 2020. High-potential start-ups with a strong ICT dimension can apply for participation until 20 January and receive expert coaching and attractive grants.
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Increasing Luxembourg demand for clean technologies
17-12-2019
Building and urbanisation projects with a circular approach, worth hundreds of millions of euros, are currently under way in Luxembourg. The demand for methods, technologies and materials that respect the principles of the circular economy is growing quickly as a result, bringing with it a range of new business opportunities.
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Save the date: Luxembourg to host Cleantech Forum Europe
26-11-2019
On 18-20 May 2020, Luxembourg will host the Cleantech Forum Europe, a major international event in the field of clean technologies. As of today, registration to the event is open.
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Luxembourg technology powers unique water treatment plant in Sweden
15-07-2019
Facing a lack of drinking water, the Swedish municipality of Mörbylånga has invested in a pioneering water treatment plant. The plant's ability to treat different streams of water, including pre-treated industrial water, is made possibly by technology provided by Luxembourg cleantech innovator APATEQ.
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Luxembourg ranks 2nd in EU for digital connectivity
21-06-2019
According to the EU’s 2019 Digital Economy and Society Index (DESI), Luxembourg ranks among the top 3 EU countries in digital connectivity as well as in human resources.
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Luxembourg supercomputer Meluxina will support digital transformation
17-06-2019
The future high performance computer (HPC) will be part of the European HPC network, EuroHPC.
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Luxembourg will host the 2020 Cleantech Forum Europe
23-05-2019
Luxembourg has been selected to host the 2020 edition of the Cleantech Forum Europe, a major international event in the field of clean technologies. The forum will provide excellent opportunities for the exchange of ideas on the latest cleantech trends with leading stakeholders from all over Europe. It will also showcase Luxembourg’s most dynamic organisations and projects in the field.
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