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…
Second set of CivTech challenges announced
The Scottish Government-run CivTech programme has unveiled the second set of new challenges designed to “create solutions to public sector problems as quickly and effectively as possible”, and provide entrepreneurs…
Combat illicit trade, create a ‘natural health service’; CivTech 3.0 unveiled
The Scottish Government-run CivTech programme has unveiled the first set of new challenges designed to “create solutions to public sector problems as quickly and effectively as possible”, and provide entrepreneurs…
Scotland’s CivTech 3.0 challenges set to be unveiled next month
CivTech, the Scottish Government’s accelerator programme, will unveil a new set of challenges next month covering wellbeing, the natural environment, the health service, transport and city planning, housing, planning, policing,…
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Why innovation and marketing are the perfect partners to make changes that matter
With the rapid evolution of traditional marketing and the appearance of digital marketing, technology and innovation has become part of any marketer’s life without the need of working for a…
Transitioning to a four-day week – CEO’s vow to strike a healthier balance in the workplace
I came to Scotland nearly 20 years ago from Ireland, with no contacts but a lot of determination. While Ireland will always be my home, Scotland has given me amazing…
Women Lead: The female-led company championing intuitive working
Over the last two years, the pandemic forced a shift to more remote and flexible working practices. Whilst we might be seeing a “return to normal”, some companies are choosing…
Women Lead: My passion for young people to consider a career in digital
Twenty years ago, I stumbled across my career in digital marketing almost by accident. It was during my honours degree in marketing at Glasgow Caledonian University. I was on work…
Women Lead: Inclusive Silicon Valley cohort gives hope to entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds
Things are happening on the Scottish tech scene. Big and small initiatives are creating a fantastic ripple effect on the sector, bottom up and top down, thanks to the recommendations…
Women Lead: The story of an entrepreneurial scientist
I first arrived in Scotland over 20 years ago. I had £75 in my wallet and a scholarship offer to do a PhD at the University of Edinburgh. Sometimes I…
Please mind the gap… or healthcare may fall
Imagine sharing a lengthy train journey with others. From beginning to end, imagine how often you might hear ‘mind the gap’ messages about embarking and disembarking safely. Picture how navigating…
Women Lead: My journey from Dragons’ Den to Silicon Valley
Following her appearance on Dragons’ Den, Sheila Hogan, serial entrepreneur, founder and chief executive of digital legacy vault, Biscuit Tin, shares her experience of her time in the Den and…