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Dr. Ángel Álvarez-Prado, from the Luxembourg Institute of Health (LIH), has been awarded a prestigious €1,5 million grant from the European Research Council (ERC). His IMMUNAGENOMICS project will focus on developing personalized therapies against brain metastases, investigating the impact of genetics and aging.
The Luxembourg Ministry of Economy has launched two calls for projects, with a total budget of €14 million, to accelerate the energy transition in road transport. The funding focuses on the acquisition of zero-emission trucks and the deployment of charging infrastructure.
The Luxembourg Ministry of Economy has launched a new grant program, with a budget of €10 million, to support companies in the construction of photovoltaic plants. The initiative, called PV6, aims to boost production capacity and self-consumption.
The 17th edition of the Fit 4 Start acceleration program, powered by Luxinnovation, has closed its call for applications with a record 556 applications, 12% more than in 2025. The program, which reaffirms Luxembourg's position as an innovation hub, has incorporated a Defense vertical for the first time alongside the already established Digital, Health and Space verticals.
Luxinnovation, Luxembourg's national innovation agency, and the Dubai Internet City technology hub have formalized a strategic alliance. The agreement aims to boost cross-border collaboration and facilitate the expansion of technology companies between the European and Middle Eastern markets.
The Luxembourg government, through agencies such as Luxinnovation, has implemented a comprehensive support framework for companies investing in their green transition. The program includes direct grants and an 18% tax credit for decarbonization and digitalization projects, aiming to strengthen competitiveness in an increasingly demanding regulatory environment.
Measuring to act is the new imperative in corporate sustainability management. Understanding the methodology for calculating the carbon footprint, from direct emissions to those of the value chain, is key for companies to combine efficiency and environmental commitment, a process that in Luxembourg is being promoted through the Klimapakt fir Betriber initiative.
The Luxembourg government, together with Luxinnovation and Klima-Agence, has presented the key features of the 'Klimapakt fir Betriber' program to support companies in their energy transition. The goal is to combine sustainability and competitiveness through innovation and new digital tools.
Luxembourg presented the first fully digital version of its defense industry and technology catalog at Eurosatory 2026. Developed by Luxinnovation, the tool brings together 122 companies and research centers to foster strategic alliances and global business opportunities.
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