Fourteen tech companies line up for CivTech Demo Day 4.0
Fourteen tech companies are set to showcase how digital platforms can solve real-world challenges as part of Scotland’s public sector innovation programme. CivTech – the Scottish Government’s national accelerator programme, which…
Climate change and dementia among 10 new ‘tech for good’ projects hosted by CivTech accelerator
Ten new projects have been unveiled as having joined the Scottish Government’s CivTech Accelerator programme, including an initiative to develop technology that will allow anyone carrying a mobile phone to…
CivTech releases five new challenges for public sector organisations in staggered launch of its 4.0 series
Building a techology-driven solution to engage primary school children in their future careers and getting people with long-term illnesses to access additional digital services to enhance their care are among…
Public sector urged not to be “afraid” of opening up data at CivTech 3.0
Public sector officials have been urged not to be “afraid” of opening up data from their organisations to allow innovators and entrepreneurs to help them solve key government transformation challenges…
UK Government Digital Service Minister pays tribute to ‘vibrancy and strength’ of Scottish tech scene in flying visit to CodeBase
The UK Government’s Digital Service minister has paid tribute to the “tremendous vibrancy and strength” of the Scottish tech sector in a flying visit to Edinburgh innovation hub CodeBase. Oliver…
Born to be digital
The arrival into the world of Scotland’s Minister for Public Finance and the Digital Economy came at a momentous moment in the era of the information age. In 1989, Tim…
Starting the mental health conversation; youngsters lead innovative approach using AI
A group of young people from Stirling is leading an innovative approach to developing new digital solutions which support young people with mental health challenges. Stirling Youth Leaders spent three…
CivTech’s wildcard challenge: ‘starting the mental health conversation’
Following the unveiling of CivTech’s 3.0 challenges, the Scottish Government’s technology incubator is releasing its final challenge for 2018. It has been set by a unique partnership between young people who…
Scottish Government commissioned report on distributed ledger technology published
A report commissioned by the Scottish Government on the use of distributed ledger technology (DLT) in the public sector has been published. The Government’s digital strategy, Realising Scotland’s full potential…
Scottish Government CivTech 3.0 sets public sector challenges
The third round of a ground-breaking digital accelerator programme which seeks ingenious tech solutions to public sector problems and offers entrepreneurs and start-ups access to potentially life changing opportunities is…
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