Poppy Watson
Scottish Government’s digital spending soars by 82% in three years
The running costs of the Scottish Government’s digital team have soared by 82 per cent in the past three years, according to new data. Business minister Ivan McKee has revealed…
Glasgow health tech startup secures £1.7m investment
A Glasgow-based medical device specialist has secured a £1.7 million investment round. The funding will support Nebu-Flow to further the commercialisation and delivery of next generation respiratory pharmaceuticals. The company’s…
Thousands of jobs created by foreign investment in Scotland’s digital industries
Thousands of jobs have been generated in Scotland through foreign direct investment in key sectors including software and IT in the past year, according to new figures. Statistics from Scottish…
Tech in focus as Edinburgh hosts global foreign direct investment conference
Scotland’s inward investment strengths – including its digital technology industries – are to be globally showcased at a major three-day conference which kicked off in Edinburgh today. The World Forum…
Dundee innovation centre opens third cohort of green tech accelerator programme
A Dundee-based innovation centre has opened applications for the third cohort of its accelerator programme, which aims to support startups developing cutting-edge solutions to climate change. Michelin Scotland Innovation Parc…
Fintech Scotland partners with retirement savings firm to drive innovation in financial wellbeing
FinTech Scotland is helping a UK long term savings and retirement business to launch a programme aimed at harnessing the latest financial technology innovations to support its customers. In collaboration…
Scottish pupils to learn about dangers of biased data to help tackle inequality
A new learning resource will teach Scottish pupils about the dangers of biased computer algorithms – equipping them with the skills needed to spot and tackle inequalities such as racism,…
‘World-first’ app-based broadband provider to launch in Scotland
A “world-first” app-based broadband provider is set to launch in Scotland following a £660,000 fundraising round backed by leading industry players. New Glasgow-based connectivity startup Brillband, which is set to…
Scotland’s life sciences sector ‘biggest destination’ for tech investment during Covid
Scotland’s life sciences sector became the “biggest destination” for tech investment thanks to a boom in healthcare innovation during the pandemic, according to new analysis. The government-owned British Business Bank…
First Glasgow Tech Fest hailed a success by all
The first Glasgow Tech Fest, designed to support the city’s technology ecosystem to flourish, has been hailed a success by all after it welcomed more than 450 delegates both online…