New expert group to guide ministers on Scotland’s tech economy
A new expert group including business leaders, academics and industry advocates has been formed to help ministers steer Scotland’s tech economy. The ‘Scottish Technology Council’ has been created to maximise…
Digital physiotherapy platform brings new perspective to pain management across Scotland
A digital physiotherapy platform that allows patients to start treatment instantly on their phone instead of waiting for a GP appointment has now gone live in six areas of Scotland. The…
Aberdeen continues push for digital growth through tech business support programme
Aberdeen is continuing its push for digital growth through an ambitious tech business support programme that aims to create more firms valued at the £20 million level. Economic development agency…
Bin lorries to help close gap on mobile phone ‘not-spots’ across the north of Scotland
Fleets of bin lorries are to be used to help close the gap on mobile phone ‘not-spots’ across the north of Scotland in a bid to improve connectivity for remote…
Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) in Scotland welcomes politicians’ commitment to digital patient care records
The Royal Pharmaceutical Society has welcomed politicians’ commitment to the creation of digital patient care records in Scotland during a vote in parliament this week. The umbrella organisation for pharmacists…
New survey aims to find ‘missing middle’ for helping businesses in Scotland to grow
A new study commissioned by an entrepreneurial support organisation aims to find the ‘missing middle’ in terms of support to help small businesses in Scotland to grow. Elevator, which helps…
New teaching pack to bring AI learning into primary schools in Scotland
A new teaching pack is set to bring AI learning into primary schools in Scotland – with a focus on ‘practical, ethical and age-appropriate ways’ for children to learn about…
Scotland put ‘at forefront’ of UK’s tech revolution with £750m national supercomputer coming to Edinburgh
Scotland will be ‘at the forefront’ of the UK’s tech revolution with an announcement that the £750 million national supercomputer will be hosted in Edinburgh. Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirmed the…
Glasgow among UK cities to benefit from national innovation accelerator programme
Glasgow is among three UK cities to benefit from a government-backed innovation accelerator programme – which has generated more than £140 million in co-investment and created 250 jobs. The city,…
Rapidly explore ideas and concepts for AI-led service improvement in Futurescot’s AI Challenge 2025
The Futurescot AI Challenge 2025 is a competition to bring together Scottish public sector organisations to solve problems through the use of artificial intelligence (AI). Three short listed organisations will…
