Scotland’s innovation minister calls for four nation summit on AI over regulatory fears for the technology
Scotland’s innovation minister has called for a four nations summit on artificial intelligence (AI) “as soon as possible” amid pressing concerns over the societal impact of the technology. Richard Lochhead…
Underwater robots pioneered by Edinburgh researchers to repair and maintain offshore wind turbines
Underwater robot technology pioneered by researchers in Edinburgh will be able to remotely repair and maintain offshore wind turbines – removing the need for hazardous health and safety missions. Experts…
Peatland IoT pilot project to continue after ‘significant success’, say researchers
A pilot project to monitor the health of Scotland’s peatlands using internet of things (IoT) sensors is being extended thanks to its ‘significant success’. Trials carried out in the Western…
Mobile connectivity boost for 12 ‘not-spot’ areas in Dumfries and Galloway and the Borders
Twelve ‘not-spot’ areas with poor mobile reception in Dumfries and Galloway and the Borders have been connected to new infrastructure thanks to a government-backed 4G ‘infill’ programme. Corrie Common (Dumfriesshire),…
Bio-sensor developed by Scottish researchers could herald new age in sewage monitoring
A bio-sensor developed by Scottish researchers could herald a new age in sewage monitoring – replacing old methods of manually taking liquid samples and sending them away for lab tests….
Female founders lead charge among Scottish internet of things startups
Female founders are leading the charge in the latest cohort of startups being supported by Scotland’s internet of things (IoT) accelerator programme. Fifty percent of the companies taking part in…
High-growth potential businesses secure £1.4m through ‘Scottish Edge’ business funding competition
A total of 24 high-growth potential businesses have secured £1.4m through the annual Scottish Edge business funding competition. The winners were announced last night in an awards ceremony attended by…
The redevelopment of the iconic Met Tower is a key moment for Glasgow. Is the tech sector in the city about to get its North Star?
The £60m redevelopment of Glasgow’s iconic Met Tower is one of the most anticipated moments for the city’s business community in recent years. Although not a silver bullet, the plans…
New investment platform for Glasgow shows the city is bucking the downward European trend for startup and scaleup venture capital
Glasgow is bucking a largely downward European trend for startup and scaleup venture capital (VC), according to a new investment platform showcasing the city’s tech scene. Dealroom, the global data…
Angus primary school children take part in innovative esports project
Primary school children in Angus are taking part in an innovative esports project to stimulate interest in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) subjects. Teachers are using Xbox Series S…
