Fintech trade mission forms part of annual Tartan Week celebrations in New York
A fintech trade mission has formed part of the annual Tartan Week celebrations in New York – boosting global opportunities for Scottish fintechs. Cluster management organisation FinTech Scotland has joined...
Digital platform will ‘support and connect’ minority ethnic entrepreneurs in Scotland
A new digital platform designed to support and connect minority ethnic entrepreneurs in Scotland is set to be launched later this month. The Knowvate Hub aims to educate its members and...
Scottish Government’s flagship tech programme helps founders raise £52 million in first year
Startup founders who joined the Scottish Government’s flagship tech development programme have raised £52 million in its first year of operation, according to new figures. Members of the nationwide Techscaler...
Increased mood of optimism in Scottish tech sector but ‘chronic’ skills challenges persist, per survey
More people working in Scotland’s tech sector feel optimistic about their business prospects in 2024 than the previous year, according to a new survey. According to the poll by ScotlandIS...
Dundee researchers provide framework for collaboration between UK and China videogaming industries
Dundee researchers have published a framework to pave the way for more collaboration between the UK and Chinese video gaming industries. Abertay University academics have analysed the sectors to see...
Next generation of female founders to take centre stage at Dundee’s V&A museum
Fourteen female founders will take centre stage at Dundee’s V&A museum on Thursday in a pitch to potential investors. The businesswomen will spotlight their companies to an invited audience in...
New research shows strong appetite for growth from female founders – but access to finance holding them back
New research has shown a strong appetite from female founders but access to finance is holding them back from scaling their businesses. The survey commissioned by Edinburgh-based AccelerateHER – the...
New platform aims to make it easier for manufacturing companies to recruit
A new online platform has been created to make it easier for manufacturing companies to recruit new apprentices and graduates. The digital tool aims to address the skills gap for...
Ayr tech firm building ‘new internet’ prepares to launch network after 18 years of development
An Ayr tech firm building a ‘new internet’ is preparing to launch its network after 18 years of development. Maidsafe is about to release its Safe Network in beta after...
Twenty companies join growing IoT cluster in Glasgow
Twenty companies have joined a growing internet of things (IoT) cluster in Glasgow – providing business mentorship and support. The firms have embedded at the Smart Things Accelerator Centre (STAC)...

