Public sector procurement with small and medium sized businesses on the rise in Scotland
Public sector procurement with small to medium-sized businesses (SMEs) has risen by 11 per cent in the most recent financial year in Scotland. Spending with small firms rose from 55p…
AI and machine learning expected to drive growth this year for Scottish tech firms
AI and machine learning are expected to drive growth this year for Scottish tech firms, according to an annual survey by tech trade body ScotlandIS. In 2025, 69% of companies…
Mark Logan says Techscaler is providing ‘entrepreneurial stimulus’ for Scottish tech firms as they scale
Mark Logan has said the national Techscaler scheme in Scotland is providing the ‘entrepreneurial stimulus’ to support Scottish tech firms in their desire to reach scale. The former chief entrepreneurial…
Scottish Government’s ‘Techscaler’ programme helps founders raise £66 million in past year
Tech startups on a Scottish government business startup scheme have raised £66 million in public and private investment over the course of the last year, according to new figures. The…
UK Government confirms ‘no plans’ for Scottish graduate visa scheme following First Minister’s call
The UK Government has confirmed that there are “no plans” for a dedicated visa for international graduates from Scottish universities or colleges who want to stay in Scotland after their…
CodeBase co-founder appointed honorary professor at Edinburgh University’s business school
One of the founders of CodeBase – the UK’s largest tech incubator – has been appointed an honorary professor at the University of Edinburgh. Steven Drost, the chief strategy officer…