How Tayside’s gaming sector became serious business
Few people in Scotland have built tech firms that have had global success, but Chris van der Kuyl is one of them. As founder and chairman of 4J Studios, he...
Games developer quit job and set up own studio after stunning success of ‘comedy horror’ title
A games developer was able to quit his job and set up his own studio after the stunning success of a comedy horror game that has now had over 160...
Budding games developers try out new ideas at digital graduate show in Dundee
Abertay University, one of the jewels in the crown of the Scottish tech ecosystem, established the world’s first video games degrees in 1997. Since then, the university in Dundee has...
High-growth potential businesses secure £1.4m through ‘Scottish Edge’ business funding competition
A total of 24 high-growth potential businesses have secured £1.4m through the annual Scottish Edge business funding competition. The winners were announced last night in an awards ceremony attended by...
The redevelopment of the iconic Met Tower is a key moment for Glasgow. Is the tech sector in the city about to get its North Star?
The £60m redevelopment of Glasgow’s iconic Met Tower is one of the most anticipated moments for the city’s business community in recent years. Although not a silver bullet, the plans...
New investment platform for Glasgow shows the city is bucking the downward European trend for startup and scaleup venture capital
Glasgow is bucking a largely downward European trend for startup and scaleup venture capital (VC), according to a new investment platform showcasing the city’s tech scene. Dealroom, the global data...
Angus primary school children take part in innovative esports project
Primary school children in Angus are taking part in an innovative esports project to stimulate interest in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) subjects. Teachers are using Xbox Series S...
Blockchain technology could unlock £4.48bn opportunity for Scotland, according to report
Blockchain technology could unlock a multi-billion pound boost to Scotland’s productivity, according to a new report from Scottish Enterprise. The business support agency released an industry paper that decentralised digital...
‘Snugg’ as the proverbial bug. Edinburgh fintech secures government grant to create greener future for homeowners
An Edinburgh fintech company has won government support to help create a greener future for homeowners. Snugg, an innovative tech platform focused on giving data-driven insights on consumers to banks...
Scotland needs a network of ‘pups’ – getting support to where it’s needed to help women embark on entrepreneurial journey
Scotland needs to prioritise the establishment of a network of ‘Pups’ – so-called ‘pop-up pre-start’ facilities – to make it easier for women to access entrepreneurial education and support, according...
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