Business growth specialists to help Scottish startups navigate international tech markets
A business growth specialist has forged a strategic partnership with a Scottish startup mission to help founders realise ‘life changing’ ambitions in global tech markets. Thornton Solicitors will work with...
Scottish Government backs creation of national games strategy
The Scottish Government has given its backing to the creation of a national games strategy – in recognition of the economic contribution of a growing and diverse sector. Videogaming success...
Tech entrepreneurs need to be open-minded on their quest for success – but they need the infrastructure to support them
Tech entrepreneurs who start a business need to be open-minded on their quest for success, one of Scotland’s leading digital strategists has said. Many companies who start with a product...
Scotland’s space industry can lead Europe, says innovation minister
Scotland’s ‘cutting-edge’ space industry can lead Europe, innovation minister Richard Lochhead told investors at a forum in Edinburgh. Mr Lochhead said that the satellite manufacturing strengths of Glasgow and Scotland’s...
Dundee’s video gaming success to be evaluated in European research project
Dundee’s success as a global destination for the video games industry will be studied as part of a £3.2 million pan-European research project. The city’s vibrant sector will be among...
Sensors tech firm decries lack of Scottish presence at world’s biggest consumer electronics show
A tech firm developing cutting-edge sensors for a range of medical and industrial applications has decried the lack of Scottish presence at the world’s largest consumer electronics show. Novosound –...
Boost for Borders entrepreneurship with new regional Techscaler partnership
Budding entrepreneurs will have new opportunities to scale their businesses after the national Techscaler programme signed a regional partnership in the Scottish Borders. The Scottish Government tech startup support programme...
Renewable energy service provider secures £20 million state-backed investment to retrain oil and gas workers for green economy
A renewable energy service provider has secured £20 million in state-backed investment to expand its network of regional training hubs. Aurora Energy Services, based in Aberdeen and Inverness, will use...
Edinburgh’s data-driven innovation initiative exceeding key targets in research impact and company creation, according to new report
Edinburgh’s data-driven innovation programme is exceeding key targets in research impact and company creation according to a new annual report. The £600 million DDI initiative – funded by government through...
Government initiative launched to boost digital trade between UK and Ukraine
A government initiative has been launched to boost digital trade and innovation between the UK and Ukraine. The TechBridge partnership will support investors and entrepreneurs from both countries seeking to...

