AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoDLT in the eurozone: The ECB has named the first four DLT operators for Pontes and published Appia contact group members as the 21 September settlement launch approaches. AI security research with Luxembourg ties: XJTLU’s cryptography paper on attacking Poseidon and NTT lower bounds was accepted at Crypto 2026, with University of Luxembourg researchers among the team. Autonomous mobility in Luxembourg: Pony.ai says robotaxi revenue jumped 691% in Q2 2026 and its overseas deployment pipeline now exceeds 4,000 vehicles, with a Luxembourg commercial presence noted. Satellite connectivity push: Starlink has reapplied to India’s regulator for its Gen 2 constellation, including direct-to-device connectivity, after an earlier rejection. Energy tech funding: Reykjavik’s SnerpaPower secured €3.4m to expand AI-powered energy management for power-intensive industries, with Encevo leading via Luxembourg’s energy transition ecosystem. Local tech infrastructure watch: Luxembourg-based Tyburn RWC unveiled plans for a Charlton Riverside data centre development the size of 14 football pitches, alongside a contentious events venue proposal. Workforce & governance: Luxembourg’s BIL staff transfer to Kyndryl is said to be unaffected by “rebalancing” cuts, as unions raise concerns. Health policy debate: A Vlerick economist warns Belgium’s medicine price cuts may protect budgets today but damage innovation tomorrow.
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