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Salonkee raises €1 million from Luxembourg investors
21-01-2019
The start-up specialising in online appointments for hairdressers and beauty salons closed its first round in mid-January, bringing together exclusively Luxembourg investors.
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[Blog post] Digital buzz: Trends and reality
14-01-2019
Executing Luxembourg’s data-driven digital strategy over the last 12 months has taken Luxinnovation’s business development team to some of the well-known technology hubs across the world but also given an insight into emerging locations and their current focus.
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Luxembourg ranks 3rd for small city of the future
11-01-2019
Luxembourg follows closely behind Zürich and Belfast in this ranking established by the fDi intelligence division of the Financial Times.
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Towards a circular economy model
10-01-2019
The focus and growing awareness of both politicians and the public is encouraging Luxembourg to move from a linear to a circular economy. The limitations of “extract — manufacture — consume — throw away” are becoming more and more apparent.
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From waste to energy
10-01-2019
Founded in Luxembourg in 2008, Boson Energy has offices also in Poland, Sweden and Israel. The company pursues its development in Luxembourg and its expansion in Europe through several very promising projects, which aim at meeting the highest standards of energy efficiency and environmental protection. Luxinnovation spoke to Chief Communications Officer Heike Carl Zätterström about current projects and coming challenges.
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On the road to a coherent economic development
10-01-2019
The international promotion of the Luxembourg economy, which was restructured two years ago, is now running well, supported by a strong network of representative offices abroad. Explanations from the president of the Trade & Investment Steering Committee, the body in charge of the implementation of this promotion.
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Extracting recyclable materials from wastewater
10-01-2019
Considering wastewater not as water loaded with pollutants but as a resource: this is the approach adopted by Ama Mundu Technologies and the philosophy behind the company’s technology.
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Luxembourg cleantech business promoted at Pollutec fair
10-01-2019
Promoting business opportunities for clean and sustainable technologies is a priority in Luxembourg. Several of the country’s innovative cleantech companies were recently invited to showcase their offer at a joint Luxembourg stand at the international Pollutec fair in France.
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Luxembourg’s city bikes go electric
08-01-2019
Luxembourg is one of the first European capitals to offer a complete fleet of electric self-service bikes to citizens and visitors. Regardless of whether you are going from one business meeting to another or simply enjoying a few days of leisure, moving swiftly around Luxembourg City – and enjoying some fresh air and exercise at the same time – has never been easier.
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Fit 4 Start #8: applications are open
08-01-2019
Following the success of the previous edition, which included nearly 230 applications from 38 different countries, the next season of the Fit 4 Start programme will once again reward the most innovative projects in information and communication technologies. The countdown has begun, ideas and projects can be submitted before 28 January 2019.
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Odysseus Space sets up headquarters in Luxembourg
02-01-2019
Space technology specialist Odysseus Space has chosen Luxembourg as its base for expanding business in Europe. After winning the SpaceResources.lu challenge of the ESA Space Exploration Masters competition, the company is now in the process of relocating its headquarters from Taiwan to Luxembourg.
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Taiwan and Luxembourg launch “working holiday” programme
02-01-2019
The two partners will each year welcome up to 40 young Luxembourgish or Taiwanese nationals for a prolonged stay. The aim is to deepen the understanding and friendship between the regions and facilitate tourism, higher education and business exchange in the future.
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New brochure features the Luxembourg Creative Industries Cluster
02-01-2019
Luxinnovation has just released a new brochure presenting the activities and services of the Luxembourg Creative Industries Cluster, with a spectacular cover image created by cluster member Anne Mélan.
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Luxembourg Space Agency study predicts space resources use market revenue of up to €170 billion
02-01-2019
The Luxembourg Space Agency has published an in-depth study of the expected development of the space resources utilisation industry over the period 2018-2045. In addition to a possible market revenue of €170 billion during this time, the use of space resources is expected to create major socio-economic benefits in many areas.
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Luxinnovation’s CEO among the most influential decision-makers in Luxembourg
20-12-2018
Since 2006, the economic and financial magazine Paperjam has been publishing, every two years, the ranking of the 100 most influential economic decision-makers in Luxembourg. For the 2018 edition, announced Wednesday at the Rockhal, Luxinnovation’s CEO, Sasha Baillie, appears in 16th position.
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Luxembourg community celebrates Kleeschen in Shanghai
14-12-2018
On December 9th the Consulate of Luxembourg in Shanghai celebrated ‘Kleeschen’ day with children of Luxembourg community and business community. During this event, Consul General Luc Decker told t...
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New Executive Education Programme ‘Owning and Investing in Art’ Launched in Partnership with the University of Luxembourg
14-12-2018
The University of Luxembourg is launching, together with Christie’s of London, a certificate in the finance of art. It is designed for finance or law professionals who would like to learn about the ...
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Innovative Medicines Initiative: European recognition of Luxembourg biobanking expertise
14-12-2018
The Integrated Biobank of Luxembourg (IBBL) is participating in two unique European research projects, LITMUS and CANCER-ID, under the umbrella of the Innovative Medicines Initiative (IMI) partnership...
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Luxembourg ranks 15th in Expat Insider study 2018
14-12-2018
According to the latest Expat Insider’s survey. Luxembourg positioned itself on place 15 worldwide, leading in the subcategories in Economy and job security as well as Safety and Security. The count...
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Luxembourg ranks 7th worldwide for English proficiency
14-12-2018
According to the most recent EF English proficiency Index, with a score of 66.33, Luxembourg is the 5th best-performing European country after Sweden, the Netherlands, Norway and Denmark. The Index is...
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Luxembourg ranks 8th for economic potential of digital economies of the future
14-12-2018
According to FDI Intelligence’s recently published a ranking placing Luxembourg at the 8th position for economic potential of digital economies of the future. The ranking is based on data for 117 lo...
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Luxembourg ranks 9th in the world for attracting talent
14-12-2018
The IMD World Competitiveness Centre considers a skilled and educated workforce as a key factor for enhancing the competitiveness and long-term prosperity of a country, in particular in view of the ra...
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Luxembourg in the top 3 EU financial centres
14-12-2018
Published bi-annually by private think tank Z/Yen Group, the Global Financial Centres Index 24 provides evaluations of future competitiveness and rankings for 100 major financial centres around the wo...
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Horizon 2020: opportunities for business innovation
14-12-2018
Luxembourg takes active participation at Horizon 2020, the biggest EU Research and Innovation program ever with nearly €80 billion of funding available over 7 years (2014 to 2020). “We joined th...
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Global financial centres meet in Shanghai to drive forward sustainable finance agenda
14-12-2018
As a founding member, Luxembourg for Finance participated at the 1st General Assembly of the global network of Financial Centres for Sustainability (FC4S), held in Shanghai on 19 October. The world’...
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Evvos wins best European agritech start-up award
14-12-2018
Evvos participated in the finals of the StartUp Europe Awards, supported by the European Commission and the Finnova Foundation. The Luxembourg startup won the first place in the agritech category. ...
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