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On the road to smart manufacturing
04-01-2022
Several large industrial groups have chosen their Luxembourg sites to pilot the digital transformation of their production. The country is mobilising resources in order to generalise their success.
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Fit 4 Start acceleration programme: 20 startups selected
16-12-2021
The 20 startups selected for Fit 4 Start #12 were chosen from a total of 214 applications coming from 42 countries. For this 12th edition, an additional category, focused on HPC and data analytics, has been added to the 3 traditional verticals ICT, healthtech and space.
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Circuit Foil: Moving the boundaries
16-12-2021
Luxembourg is home to Circuit Foil, one of only two copper foil manufacturers in Europe. With a strong focus on R&D, the company plays a leading role in developing next generation copper foil for applications of the future.
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They chose Luxembourg: Noha Bayoumi
03-12-2021
Egyptian business analyst Noha Bayoumi found a new home in Luxembourg and an attractive job at CHAMP. She is part of the international talent pool of Luxembourg.
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New Crossroads Magazine: The digital transformation of industry
01-12-2021
Why have a number of international industrial groups used their Luxembourg entities to spearhead their digital transformation? What added value does Luxembourg’s huge international talent pool offer to entrepreneurs and businesses? The latest edition of Crossroads Magazine provides the answers.
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A global team for global business
23-11-2021
The Vodafone team in Luxembourg includes people from over 60 different countries. This diversity of skills and cultures is key to the company’s successful business across the world.
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Luxembourg has 4th best connectivity in the EU
19-11-2021
In addition to its top-level connectivity, Luxembourg also ranks 6th for its human capital in the 2021 edition of the Digital Economy and Society Index.
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University of Luxembourg inaugurates new supercomputer
12-11-2021
The new AION high performance computer now provides state-of-the-art support to the university's researchers and partners. The supercomputer is an important tool for the university's digital strategy.
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Luxembourg progresses in World Digital Competitiveness Ranking
12-11-2021
Luxembourg gains 6 places in the 2021 World Digital Competitiveness Ranking and ranks 22nd overall. The country stands out in particular for its regulatory framework and capital.
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World-leading 3D scanners made in Luxembourg
04-11-2021
Global leader in handheld 3D scanners Artec 3D was originally set up in California. In 2010, the company moved its headquarters to Luxembourg and made the Grand Duchy its centre for the development and in-house production of innovative products that are taking 3D scanning in industry to a new level.
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Luxembourg to lead Europe's first Master's programme on HPC
28-10-2021
Luxembourg is home to one of the most powerful high performance computers (HPCs) in Europe. Its national university has now been selected to lead the design and implementation of the first pan-European pilot Master's programme on HPC.
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A digital platform for manufacturing optimisation
06-10-2021
Helping industrial companies use data and artificial intelligence to optimise their operational processes: this is the mission of software development specialist Wizata. The young company benefits from the additional credibility provided by its Luxembourg location in its dealings with international customers.
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Luxembourg connects start-ups and high performance computing
27-09-2021
The national high performance computing centre in Luxembourg tailors its “use & support” model to the individual needs of companies of all sizes and develops its ecosystem by participating in local start-up acceleration programmes like Fit 4 Start.
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Luxembourg supercomputer MeluXina the greenest in Europe
20-09-2021
Luxembourg’s high performance computer MeluXina has been ranked as the greenest supercomputer in the EU and the 4th greenest in the world. It also ranks 36th among the most powerful high performance computers in the world.
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5 digitalisation market trends that transform healthcare
16-09-2021
The coronavirus pandemic has put the healthcare sector centre stage and highlighted challenges as well as new opportunities. Luxinnovation has identified 5 market trends linked to the digitalisation of healthcare which are shaping the health ecosystems of tomorrow.
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Launch of the new edition of Fit 4 Start, with a new HPC and data analytics track
14-09-2021
The Ministry of the Economy and Luxinnovation launch the 12th edition of Fit 4 Start, Luxembourg's acceleration programme. Start-ups active in ICT, healthtech and space are invited to apply until 4 October 2021. In addition, a special track focused on HPC and data analytics will allow up to five of the selected start-ups to benefit from a tailored program involving the Luxembourg national HPC MeluXina.
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Monaco opens data embassy in Luxembourg
14-09-2021
Monaco is the second country after Estonia to open a data embassy in Luxembourg. Sensitive data will be hosted in Luxembourg as a security measure against natural disasters and cyberattacks.
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An internet portal for the circular economy
22-06-2021
At the initiative of four ministries, the www.economie-circulaire.lu portal was officially launched on Tuesday 22 June 2021.
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New Luxembourg roadmap for a competitive and sustainable economy
21-06-2021
On 21 June 2021, Minister of the Economy Franz Fayot presented a new roadmap for supporting the transformation of the Luxembourg economy until 2025. The roadmap notably focuses on accelerating digitalisation, facilitating the transition to a circular economy, developing strategic, resilient value chains and fostering a safe, trusted data economy.
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A nation-wide digital twin
18-06-2021
Digitalisation is key to building a smarter and more resilient Luxembourg. Researchers at the Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology are working on the ambitious project of building a digital twin of the whole country.
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Data ecosystem building blocks
16-06-2021
Luxembourg’s ecosystem supporting the data economy stands out for its completeness and the seamless interaction between its various components. A snapshot of some of the key initiatives.
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Data-driven air cargo innovation
11-06-2021
CHAMP is one of the global leaders in supplying integrated IT solutions to the airfreight community. Energised by Luxembourg’s data economy ecosystem, the company is using cutting edge technologies to develop data-based, innovative cargo services.
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Password security: a Luxembourg start-up holds the key
10-06-2021
Our increasing use of digital tools during the pandemic radically boosts the need for handling their access in a safe, secure way. The open-source password manager developed by Passbolt is riding on the wave. During the past 12 months, the Luxembourg-based start-up has expanded its staff five-fold and closed a funding round of €2 million.
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Becoming Europe’s most trusted data economy
08-06-2021
Luxembourg pursues its ambition to become a leading data economy, capitalising on its entrepreneurial spirit and internationally recognised strengths in connectivity and security. The country provides a comprehensive, supportive ecosystem where all parties involved work hand in hand to make business flourish and ensure long-term sustainability.
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Luxembourg inaugurates its high performance computer
07-06-2021
Luxembourg’s new high performance computer MeluXina was inaugurated on 7 June 2021. Ranked among the top 30 supercomputers in the world, MeluXina has been designed to meet business needs and is available for use by start-ups and SMEs as well as large international groups.
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Crossroads Magazine: Turning data into value
03-06-2021
Luxembourg is on the road to becoming one of Europe’s most sustainable and trusted data economies. The new edition of Crossroads Magazine takes a deep dive into the opportunities generated for businesses in the new data economy. It also provides an insight into Luxembourg’s role as a European hub for the commercial space industry.
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Fit 4 Start #11: 15 companies selected
02-06-2021
15 start-ups from 8 different countries have been selected for participation in the 11th edition of the Fit 4 Start acceleration programme. They will benefit from 6 months of coaching, pre-seed funding and networking activities aimed at facilitating the market launch of the products and services developed by the participants.
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EuroHPC headquarters inaugurated in Luxembourg
05-05-2021
Luxembourg hosts the European High Performance Computing Joint Undertaking (EuroHPC JU), a joint initiative of the EU, European countries and private partners with the mission of developing a world-class supercomputing ecosystem in Europe. Its headquarters was officially inaugurated on 3 May 2021.
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Cybersecurity: Luxembourg partnerships key to winning international business deals
21-04-2021
Consulting and technology integration company Excellium Services is the biggest player in the Luxembourg cybersecurity ecosystem. The company considers the close cooperation within the country’s cybersecurity community and the strong government support crucial for succeeding on the international market.
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Fit 4 Start: 2 more days to apply
13-04-2021
Promising ICT and space start-ups can still apply to accelerator programme Fit 4 Start and compete for 20 weeks of personalised coaching and grants of up to €150,000. The deadline for applying is 15 April 2021.
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