Scottish tech industry views sought for annual ‘state of the nation’ report
The Scottish tech industry is being encouraged to contribute to annual ‘state of the nation’ report – put together by tech trade body ScotlandIS. The survey provides a vital health…
CodeClan 2.0 will be “fully relevant” to business, says Mark Logan
CodeClan – Scotland’s national digital skills academy – is preparing for a relaunch with a pledge that it will be “fully relevant” to the current business environment. Mark Logan, chief…
Scottish vertical farming specialists pen multimillion pound deal as tech provider for Dubai ‘gigafarm’
A Scottish vertical farming specialist has penned a multi-million pound deal to become the tech provider for a sprawling new ‘gigafarm’ being built in Dubai. Intelligent Growth Solutions, founded in…
Tech investor showcase returns to Edinburgh after two-year hiatus
A tech investor showcase is set to return to Edinburgh next year after a two-year hiatus. EIE, founded by the University of Edinburgh, will put entrepreneurs and local start-ups and…
St Andrews tech investment firm increases headcount as it expands portfolio
A St Andrews-based tech investor has increased its headcount to 11 in line with a growing number of companies now in its portfolio. Eos has recruited Anne Muir as director…
Scottish Government and wider public sector ‘not supportive of business’, Net Zero investor panel concludes
Business leaders have made a series of recommendations to help Scotland transition to net zero after identifying ‘significant challenges’ to attracting investment for key infrastructure projects. Investors believe the Scottish…
Former Skyscanner executive unveiled as chair of digital design agency
A former senior Skyscanner executive has been unveiled as the new chair of an Edinburgh-headquartered digital consultancy business. Shane Corstorphine, former chief financial officer of the digital travel giant, will…
Glasgow satellite firm among businesses flying flag for Scotland at COP28 climate conference
A Glasgow satellite firm which uses earth-mapping imagery to help tackle climate change will be among 19 Scottish firms attending COP28. Digital Content Analysis (D-CAT) will head to the UN…
Entries open for annual Digital Technology Awards
Entries are open for the annual Digital Technology Awards – which will crown the stars of Scotland’s tech sector next May. The ceremony – hosted by tech trade body ScotlandIS…
Strategic vision for powering ahead – Edinburgh University is positioning its research to build on its reputation for ground-breaking innovation
For any institution, what lies ahead is as important as the past. For a university with an impressive heritage of innovation, the challenge is to build on that reputation. At…