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Data-driven research with patient impact
12-12-2023
The access to standardised, high-quality biomedical and digital health data is crucial for translational research centre Luxembourg Institute of Health (LIH). Together with national and international partners, the LIH is part of a pioneering European partnership creating clean data lakes enabling research with real patient impact.
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The centenary Gëlle Fra
11-12-2023
From the top of her 21-metre pedestal on Place de la Constitution, she seems to be watching over Luxembourg City. The Gëlle Fra (the golden lady in Luxembourgish) is one of the country's most emblematic and poetic symbols.
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Rendering data actionable to drive healthcare innovation: ITTM
06-12-2023
Health data is proving to be a formidable catalyst for change. However, the mere accumulation of data does not guarantee transformative outcomes. The essence lies in making data actionable – a challenge that Luxembourg medical data specialist ITTM has taken up.
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Entering the European market with ease
29-11-2023
In recent years, Luxembourg has emerged as a dynamic hub for innovation, boasting a robust ecosystem that encompasses a multitude of incubators, accelerators, specialised agencies, investors, and innovation hubs. This thriving ecosystem has played a pivotal role in nurturing and propelling numerous successful enterprises across diverse industries onto the global stage. Top executives leading some of Luxembourg’s key structures explain what the ecosystem offers and why this might just be the smartest and most cost-effective way for a soft-landing and to gain a foothold in foreign markets.
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Pioneering “gamified neuroscience” for brain disorders
27-11-2023
Luxembourg-based company Myelin-H is developing a revolutionary software technology for the remote monitoring and management of neurological disorders. The company’s CEO, Zied Tayeb, sheds light on the company’s mission to make a difference and how a personal story sparked the conception of his startup.
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Accessing the European healthtech market
22-11-2023
Healthtech solutions are subject to rather complex regulatory requirements guaranteeing health standards and protection in the EU. Luxembourg’s national innovation agency Luxinnovation manages a range of initiatives aimed at supporting healthtech companies from strategy development to European market access.
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On the road to personalised medicine
20-11-2023
In 2008, the Luxembourg government launched its Sciences and Health Technologies Action Plan to diversify its economy, nurture health technology innovation and stimulate the shift towards personalised medicine. Fifteen years later, the country is home to internationally renowned biomedical research centres and a growing community of healthtech companies focusing, in particular, on digital health, digital medical devices and in vitro diagnostics.
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Luxembourg’s rise to 2nd place in the IMD talent ranking
17-11-2023
In the 2023 IMD World Talent Ranking (WTR), Luxembourg moved up five spots to the second position. Its new ranking was influenced by its “strong performance” in the development of homegrown talents and access to an international talent pool.
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Crossroads Magazine: Data-driven healthtech innovation in Luxembourg
15-11-2023
Hot off the press, the latest edition of Crossroads Magazine focuses on data-driven innovation in the field of health technologies. A series of articles to be published over the coming weeks will provide insights about Luxembourg’s unique model for building a strong ecosystem where innovative healthtech companies can flourish and grow in the European and global markets.
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Local partnerships, international reach
14-11-2023
The global operations of Ferrero, one of the world’s biggest chocolate producing and confectionery companies, is managed from its headquarters in Luxembourg. The Grand Duchy also hosts the group’s innovation centre that coordinates Ferrero’s extensive R&D and open innovation activities.
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Poly Diagnostics looks to consolidate its position in the IVD market at Medica
13-11-2023
Poly Diagnostics, a Fit 4 Start graduate, will be part of the Luxembourg delegation at the Medica trade fair in Düsseldorf from 13 to 16 November. Myroslav Gebura, the company's founder, believes that its presence at the exhibition will help to solidify its position in the In-Vitro Diagnostics (IVD) industry.
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Luxembourg retains top position in global talent hierarchy
10-11-2023
In the 2023 Global Talent Competitiveness Index released on 7 November by business school INSEAD, Luxembourg retained its overall 11th position and 1st position under the talent attraction pillar.
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Abraca BioSystems: open for business at Medica
09-11-2023
Abraca BioSystems, a manufacturer of innovative separation and purification solutions for a wide range of industrial applications, including in pharma and biotech, will be part of the Luxembourg delegation at the Medica trade fair in Düsseldorf from 13 to 16 November.
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Luxembourg companies at Medica: Husky Technologies
07-11-2023
Husky Technologies is one of the companies exhibiting at the Luxembourg pavilion during the Medica medical technology trade fair in Düsseldorf from 13 to 16 November. Thomas Bontempi, Head of Medical Business Development, explains the objective of their participation.
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Luxembourg ranks #1 in Europe for work-life balance
30-10-2023
The 2023 European Life-Work Balance Index by Remote ranks Luxembourg as the best country in Europe for work-life balance.
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“A strategic move”
25-10-2023
In early 2023, international business consulting firm Maycode opened its EU office in Luxembourg. The choice of location was natural as the financial industry is one of its main target markets, but the company also considers the central location and exceptional international openness of the Grand Duchy as strategic assets for its future development.
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Luxembourg Venture Days 2023 a success
20-10-2023
The first edition of the Luxembourg Venture Days attracted no less than 450 participants from the Grand Duchy and abroad who are passionate about Luxembourg’s dynamic start-up ecosystem. Entrepreneurs, investors and support players could network, attend panels and workshops, listen to pitches and be the first to discover the lucky start-ups selected for the 14th edition of acceleration programme Fit 4 Start.
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20 start-ups selected for the Fit 4 Start programme
20-10-2023
The names of the 20 start-ups selected for participation in the 14th edition of the Fit 4 Start acceleration programme were officially unveiled at the Luxembourg Venture Days 2023. This flagship event of the ecosystem was organised from 17 to 19 October 2023 by Luxinnovation and its partners.
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US startup Lyten to establish European headquarters in Luxembourg
12-10-2023
Silicon Valley startup Lyten signed a memorandum of understanding to establish its European headquarters in Luxembourg during the annual Automotive Day event.
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Connecting with strategic partners
11-10-2023
International companies interested in exploring Luxembourg as a potential European location can count on the support of the Luxembourg Trade and Investment Offices (LTIOs). We spoke to Paul Steinmetz, Executive Director of LTIO New York, about what attracts US companies to Luxembourg and business synergies between the two countries.
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Luxembourg and Korean SK Telecom to exchange on quantum expertise
05-10-2023
The Luxembourg government has signed a memorandum of understanding with South Korean quantum technologies leader SKT aimed at cooperation in the field of quantum technologies.
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Enjoy the wine festivals along Luxembourg’s scenic Moselle valley
04-10-2023
Wine festivals along the Luxembourg Moselle River are a popular and delightful way to experience the region's rich wine culture.
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