Lofty ambition for Scotland’s first hemp manufacturing plant for home insulation
Scotland’s first factory producing ‘carbon negative’ loft insulation made from hemp has been given the green light to open following investment from the Scottish National Investment Bank. The 40,000 square…
Ultrafast laser manufacturer secures £1.2m growth funding
An Edinburgh-based manufacturer of ultrafast fibre lasers for a range of scientific and industrial applications has secured £1.2m in a growth funding round. Chromacity is being supported by national business…
National Care Service consultation launched ahead of ‘biggest public sector reform’ for decades
A National Care Service for Scotland has moved a step closer after a consultation was launched ahead of a debate about the ‘biggest public sector reform for decades’. Plans to…
Businesses have their ‘heads in the sand’ as survey shows over a quarter have suffered a cyber attack in last three years
More than one in four Scottish firms have fallen prey to a cyber attack within the last three years, new government figures have shown. Being directed to fake websites, email…
Council launches survey to help shape new website
Stirling Council has launched a survey to help inform the development of its new website to provide a better service to local residents. The local authority is working with digital…
Smart energy spinout company acquired by Mitsubishi
A smart energy spinout company from the University of Strathclyde has been acquired by the Japanese electrical giant Mitsubishi. Smart Grid Solutions, which specialises in distributing electricity from various sources,…
Government ploughs investment into Aberdeen’s net zero technology centre
A technology centre dedicated to bringing down Scotland’s carbon emissions is to receive £16.5m in government funding, it was announced on Friday. The net zero technology centre in Aberdeen has…
Sustainable companies urged to pitch for £100,000 Cop26 funding prize
Companies with an environmental focus are being urged to apply for the chance to pitch on stage at the UN’s global climate change summit in Glasgow – to win a…
More businesses taking the digital road across the Highlands and Islands
Businesses across the Highlands and Islands are using digital technology in ever greater numbers, according to a new study published by the region’s development agency. Researchers from Ipsos MORI found…
Connectivity boost for Scotland’s pupil records system
The education management system which acts as a central data repository for schoolchildren at primary and secondary level in Scotland is being “significantly enhanced” with a new connectivity deal. SEEMiS,…
DigitalScotland 2021
25 Nov 2021
Building Scotland’s reputation on the world stage for data and AI
The Data Lab is helping startups develop cutting-edge tech – fit for the pandemic. It’s been a difficult year for every aspect of our society, with the wider implications of…
Untangling the web
Scotland needs to get serious about cybersecurity. As a nation we invest heavily in supporting data-driven innovation and building the technologies of the future. But we spend far too little…
