IT One Magazine 2020

03
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There’s a thin line
between… tech and magic.
The pace of technology is always increasing and incredible startups and projects are coming
out of Luxembourg. Last year, during our events, we mainly discussed the Artificial Intelligence
revolution and its impact on several sectors, from finance to the health industry.
But if AI is clearly redefining the world we live in, what about DeepTechs and the uniqueness
of products they bring to the table?
By definition, DeepTechs are referring to
companies that are pushing the boundaries of
innovation. Basically, they are taking disruption
to another level, and could very well redefine
entire sectors. In this respect, more than
any other «regular» startup, these innovative
companies aim at really making a difference
with the products and services they provide. In
the fields of robotics, biotechnology, nanotech,
advanced materials and more, DeepTech
investments are growing and projects once
labeled as «unbelievable» or «undoable», are now
popping up on a regular basis. According to the
«State of European Tech Report 2019», cooked by
Atomico, Slush and Orrick, DeepTech startups
from Europe were able to raise more than $8.4
billion in 2019, compared to 6.7 billion the year
before, therefore showing a huge increase of
more than 26 points.
Kamel Amroune
CEO / Farvest
@KamelAmroune / Farvest Group
Luxembourg, through its numerous tech and
innovation programs initiated by both public and
private actors, is an active player in the startup –
and DeepTech – ecosystem, working, for instance,
on mobility, space and health innovations, without
forgetting the historical finance and ICT sectors.
Therefore, in such a context of global innovation,
what can we expect in the months to come? One
thing is for sure: with the combination of data, AI
and even Blockchain, the future looks brighter,
safer and more autonomous than ever. Especially
here, in the Grand-Duchy of Luxembourg, which
feeds on collaboration and even co-creation.
With many surprises to come in the following
months, the entire IT One team looks forward to
discussing such fascinating topics with all of you,
throughout the year. Let’s innovate together and
shake things up!
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