Space BioTech: Luxembourg’s Exobiosphere wins €1m non-dilutive JEI support to scale its microgravity drug-discovery platform, aiming to expand commercial operations and orbital high-throughput screening. Life Sciences Tools: n6 expands distribution for iconPCR™ and AutoNorm across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, with more coverage via Morpho Biotech. EU Industrial Policy: The European Commission approves an €84m Danish cleantech manufacturing aid scheme, including support for critical raw materials tied to net-zero technologies. Sovereign Space Comms: IRIS2 gets a boost with 66 new satellites to strengthen EU secure government communications, with Luxembourg-based SES among key contributors. Payments in Luxembourg: Wero’s launch is delayed to 1 September 2026 for extra end-to-end testing across participating banks. Local Economy Leadership: New UEL president Marc Lauer outlines four challenges—ageing, tech change, climate and infrastructure—plus continued focus on taxation, labour law and social security. Manufacturing Automation: AGVs are gaining traction in advanced manufacturing to reduce internal logistics bottlenecks and improve traceability. Water Stress: Luxembourg’s heat and drought are pushing rivers toward critical low levels, higher temperatures and lower oxygen, threatening aquatic life. Agritech (EU): Ireland’s Teagasc leads the “Better-Calf” grass-based dairy-beef project, with a farm network including Luxembourg. Tech & Metrology: Artec 3D launches Artec Point II, a faster handheld laser scanner for industrial 3D measurement.