Scotland’s tech trade body gives cautious welcome to Budget but warns of growing pressure on talent and competitiveness
Scotland’s tech trade body has delivered a mixed response to Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s Budget, saying new investment pledges offer “some grounds for optimism” but warning that tax decisions and economic...
Edinburgh’s data driven innovation programme wins economic development award
Edinburgh’s data driven innovation (DDI) programme – a government-supported initiative to drive regional growth in new high growth industries – has scooped a top economic development award. Led by the...
‘Ambition should not be a dirty word’. New report points to need to support scale-up companies in Scotland
A new business report has highlighted the need to provide better support mechanisms for companies in Scotland to grow to globally significant size and scale. Overcoming investment challenges, ‘red tape’,...
Hairstylist turned tech entrepreneur scoops Scottish Women in Technology award at glitzy Glasgow ceremony
A hairstylist turned tech entrepreneur scooped a Scottish Women in Technology (SWiT) award last night at a glitzy Glasgow ceremony celebrating the achievements of women in the industry. Tracey Aitken,...
Three priorities outlined by Scotland’s chief entrepreneur to increase number of ‘scale-up’ companies
Three priorities have been outlined by Scotland’s chief entrepreneur to increase the number of scale-up companies in the country. Ana Stewart, a businesswoman and investor, has signalled that she would...
Scottish Government minister shoots for the stars with space-focused investment trip to the US
Scotland is putting its space credentials on the global stage this week, with a government minister set to showcase the country’s booming satellite and space technology sector to American investors....
Clarity for tenants as CodeBase signs one-year lease extension with landlord
CodeBase, the Edinburgh-headquartered tech ecosystem builder and co-working space, has secured a one-year extension to its lease after lengthy negotiations with its landlord. The technology incubator, which drives innovation, skills...
Group of companies pledge support to female entrepreneurship movement
A new group of companies has pledged support to a growing female entrepreneurship movement – designed to bring greater equality into business in Scotland. Burness Paull, FWB, Investing Women Angels,...
Tech top of agenda for deputy first minister on Canada trade visit
The tech sector will be top of the agenda for a forthcoming trade visit by deputy first minister Kate Forbes to Canada – which she hopes will encourage investment into...
Defence trade body calls on Scottish Government to provide greater support to national security endeavours
The trade body representing defence, aerospace, security and space industries has called on the Scottish Government to provide greater support to companies engaged in boosting national security. ADS, the UK...

