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)...
Boost for local high streets with gift card partnership
A new partnership aimed at supporting high streets across Scotland has been formed – allowing shoppers to use gift cards in their local stores. Perth-based gift card operator Miconex is...
Seven organisations sign up to ‘pledge’ to support women entrepreneurs
Seven organisations have become the first in Scotland to sign up to a ‘pledge’ to support women in entrepreneurship. A mix of companies and public sector bodies have lent their...
Glasgow and Edinburgh are innovation clusters with ‘high cross-county collaboration’, per government report
Glasgow and Edinburgh have been identified as examples of innovation clusters within the UK with a high degree of collaboration. The two central belt cities were mentioned in a UK...
Twelve tech startups take up residence in Silicon Valley thanks to Scottish government scheme
Twelve tech startups are taking up residence in a Silicon Valley business hub thanks to a Scottish Government scheme. The companies have joined the Mindspace office and co-working space in...
Glasgow and west of Scotland businesses to benefit from £1.2m college innovation boost
Glasgow and west of Scotland businesses are set to benefit from a £1.2 million investment in innovation among local colleges. Six new innovation hubs will be created across the region...
Twelve startups join clean energy tech accelerator programme
Twelve startups will receive up to £100,000 each after joining a clean energy tech accelerator programme in Aberdeen. The ‘high potential’ companies will gain access to a network of mentors,...
Digital Justice & Policing 2026: October 22 2026
DigitalScotland 2026: November 24 2026
