May 2021 ISSUE #42

Product Circularity Data Sheets to become an international standard

ISO has decided to make Luxembourg's Product Circularity Data Sheet initiative a future ISO / NP 59040 standard – a major step forward towards becoming an internationally recognised standard.

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Cybersecurity partnerships key to winning business deals

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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CONTEC raises series B funding and announces global ground station expansion

South Korean CONTEC recently announced it raised $11 million for its series B investment round. The company is benefiting from its European HQ in Luxembourg to seek new business partners in the EU.

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EuroHPC headquarters inaugurated in Luxembourg

Luxembourg hosts the European High Performance Computing Joint Undertaking, an initiative 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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Luxembourg’s Circular by Design Challenge to go international

The first edition of the Circular by Design Challenge came to an end on 29 April 2021, when the winners were announced. Its next edition, to be launched in autumn 2021, will be open to international creatives and partner companies.

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Postdoctoral Marie Curie Fellowship opportunities in Luxembourg

Luxinnovation supports Luxembourg organisations wishing to host researchers through the Marie Curie postdoctoral fellowship programme. Highly skilled researchers who have recently completed their postgraduate studies can apply until 15 May 2021.

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Luxembourg economy: low public debt, improving public finances

The Luxembourg economy remains healthy in spite of the turbulent year caused by COVID-19. Its public debt is the 2nd lowest in the EU, and the state finances are now back in the black.

Luxembourg passport ranks 4th in global mobility rating

The Luxembourg passport is placed 4th in the Henley Passport Index, which analyses the number of destinations passport holders can access without the need for a visa.