Tech top of agenda for deputy first minister on Canada trade visit
The tech sector will be top of the agenda for a forthcoming trade visit by deputy first minister Kate Forbes to Canada – which she hopes will encourage investment into...
Glasgow researchers pioneer biodegradable circuit boards to drive greener future for wireless communications
Researchers at the University of Glasgow are pioneering biodegradable circuit boards that can be degraded in hot water at the end of their life to drive a greener future for...
Defence trade body calls on Scottish Government to provide greater support to national security endeavours
The trade body representing defence, aerospace, security and space industries has called on the Scottish Government to provide greater support to companies engaged in boosting national security. ADS, the UK...
Tech company awarded funding to develop AI tool for earlier diagnosis of canine osteoarthritis
An Edinburgh tech firm has been awarded funding to develop an AI tool to help vets make an earlier diagnosis of canine osteoarthritis – which affects up to 20% of...
Deputy first minister visits firm behind Bluetooth-connected weighing system for cows
Scotland’s deputy first minister has visited a Fife tech firm that has developed a Bluetooth-connected weighing system for cows and other livestock. Kate Forbes spent time with executives from iLivestock which...
Glasgow researchers develop machine learning platform to predict tap water purity
University of Glasgow researchers have developed a machine learning platform to predict the purity of tap water – which could help reduce costs and increase efficiency for the industry. Scientists...
Applications open for Scotland’s digital technology awards with ceremony to recognise ‘AI Trailblazer’
Applications have opened for Scotland’s annual digital technology awards ceremony, which takes place in Glasgow on the 19th of March, 2026. Now in its 16th year, nominees will have until...
Chemify relocates to new purpose-built facility in largest commercial letting deal of year for life sciences in Glasgow
Chemify, the digital chemistry startup, is moving to a new purpose-built facility in the largest commercial letting deal of the year for the life sciences sector in Glasgow. The firm,...
100 early stage tech founders set for ‘Techscaler Catalyst’ accelerator
A hundred early stage tech founders are preparing for a 10-week ‘catalyst accelerator’ which kicked off this week and runs to 4th December across Scotland. The Catalyst accelerator is led...
Highlands and Islands student’s AI-powered sign language translation app could help millions worldwide
A University of the Highlands and Islands student is developing groundbreaking AI technology to enable real-time conversations between sign language users and those who don’t sign – using just a...
