The historic collaboration between ALFI (Luxembourg Association of Investment Funds) and LHoFT (Luxembourg House of Financial Technology) marks a turning point in the Luxembourg financial landscape. Together, these two major players initiated the Catapult FUNDTECH 360 programme, an ambitious initiative designed to catalyse the adoption of the latest FinTechs within the asset management industry. At …
The Touchpoints project, Take The Lead, is a series of short-term workshops aimed at providing basic IT and social media skills to search for and apply for jobs in Luxembourg. During the workshop, participants go through step-by-step instructions, using Google Workspaces and social media to search for and apply for a job. The workshop also …
The GoldenMe initiative in Luxembourg stands out for its commitment to making technology accessible to everyone, especially people who are less comfortable with electronic devices and online applications, through workshops but also innovative video tutorials. GoldenMe is a non-profit association whose aim is to prevent social isolation through digital training. In a world where mastery …
LuxChat4gov is an instant messaging platform specifically designed to meet the secure communication needs of Luxembourg governments and public entities. In a world where the confidentiality of electronic exchanges has become paramount, LuxChat4gov is positioned as an innovative and effective solution to ensure the security of government communications. The idea of creating LuxChat4gov emerged following …
Digital Inclusion is a non-profit organisation that aims to reduce disparities in access to IT equipment in Luxembourg by adopting a local and accessible distribution model. Founded in 2016, it collects and redistributes IT equipment to help low-income residents and refugees achieve digital independence, particularly highlighted by the pandemic. In partnership with the government for …
Girls Go Circular’s main goal is to equip at least 40,000 girls aged 14-19 across Europe with digital and entrepreneurial skills through an online learning programme on the circular economy. The project contributes to the gender equality objectives of the DEAP 2021-2027 and closely supports the European Institute of Innovation and Technology’s (EIT) flagship Deep …
The digitalisation of organisations, the growing commitment to sustainable development and the arrival on the job market of Generation Z are increasingly prompting companies to rethink their strategies and innovate. This generation, which challenges the business world and society at large, reflects an era of deep transformation. What is the Digital Challenge? CARE Luxembourg and …
Older people are an often neglected section of society when it comes to digital access. Vodafone Foundation, along with its charity partners, have developed a really impactful and effective training programme to help older people navigate online safely and confidently. This has major benefits in terms of social inclusion and enabling access to online services. …
ubbu is an educational platform designed to teach coding to children, aged 6 to 12, through game based lessons. Every lesson is based on one of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Their mission is with the help of technology to empower children to solve the problems of tomorrow. ubbu helps teachers with the necessary tools to inspire …
Regulation (EU) 2022/2554 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 December 2022, also known as the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), was introduced to strengthen digital operational resilience in the European financial sector. With a high degree of digitalisation and interconnectivity, the financial sector is exposed to considerable risks, both for individual …
Objectives Meet and Code is a citizens’ initiative on digital education in Europe aligned with European Code Week. Through diversity and inclusion, Meet and Code aims to bridge the digital divide across Europe by making digital skills learning accessible and inclusive for all. Introducing children and young people aged 8-24 to technology and programming, Meet …
The DesArrolladoras (Developers) project emerged as an initiative of the Department of Corporate Citizenship in Samsung’s offices in Spain with the aim of improving people’s lives by breaking down barriers through technology. The commitment to promote employability is rooted in providing digital training to women and offering the knowledge learners in today’s world need to navigate …
