Factsheet for measure
LU-1984-22/2490
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Updated
– measures in Luxembourg
Clusters programme (Luxembourg Cluster Initiative)
Luxembourg Cluster Initiative
Background information
The Clusters programme is ran by the National Agency for Innovation and Research in Luxembourg (
Luxinnovation
), the Ministry of the Economy and Ministry of Higher Education and Research funds the programme, with a contribution from FEDIL (Business Federation, Chamber of Commerce), Chamber of Crafts and the public research centres.
Content of measure
The aim of the cluster is to stimulate technological collaboration between companies and research around the concept of 'key technologies' and the building of 'clusters'. Activities vary across the individual clusters. Examples include regular networking events, conferences and workshops, and the provision of information about funding opportunities. The Luxembourg Cluster Initiative is one key element of the National R&D and Innovation Policy which brings together various clusters and innovation networks established in Luxembourg.
The aim is to strengthen economic sectors with high added value for Luxembourg. Their existence promotes the development of new business synergies that can contribute to the sustainable growth of the national economy.
This instrument is available to national companies (large companies and SMEs) and public research centres.
Updates
The following updates to this measure have been made after it came into effect.
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17 May 2017
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On the legal basis of the Law of 17 May 2017 on aid for research, development and innovation, a range of financial aid schemes dedicated to businesses has been implemented:
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aid for R&D&I projects: research, development and innovation;
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general aid for SMEs;
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aid for investment in environmental protection;
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regional aid;
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aid to stimulate business investment in the COVID-19 era (ICO/Neistart).
To implement its research and innovation policy, the Ministry of the Economy also relies on national partners:
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Luxinnovation: National Agency for the Promotion of Innovation and Research offers personalised services and advice to businesses.
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Fonds national de la recherche (FNR): responsible for promoting public research.
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Use of measure
By way of example, clusters that have emerged are the following:
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Luxembourg Automotive Components (http://www.automotivecomponents.lu/)
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Luxembourg BioHealth Cluster (http://biohealthcluster.lu/)
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Luxembourg EcoInnovation Cluster (http://www.ecoinnovationcluster.lu/)
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Luxembourg ICT Cluster (http://www.ictcluster.lu)
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Luxembourg Materials & Production Technologies Cluster (http://www.materialscluster.lu)
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Luxembourg Space Cluster (http://www.spacecluster.lu)
Currently, no evaluation or scientific studies have been conducted regarding the impact of clusters on employment figures.
Target groups
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Workers
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Businesses
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Citizens
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Does not apply to workers
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Applies to all businesses
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Does not apply to citizens
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Actors and funding
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Actors
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Funding
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National government
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National funds
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Social partners
Social partners' role in
designing the measure
and form of involvement:
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Trade unions
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Employers' organisations
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Role
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No involvement
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No involvement
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Form
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Not applicable
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Not applicable
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Social partners' role in the
implementation, monitoring and assessment phase:
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No involvement
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Main level of involvement: Unknown
Involvement
No involvement.
Views and reactions
Unknown.
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