Reaching out to the ‘cobots’ – new centre will explore human-robot connection
A “state-of-the-art” new centre will help Scottish businesses explore the potential of ‘cobots’ – the next generation of robots trained to work cooperatively and more closely with humans. Smart Hub...
World leaders could dine on ‘vertically farmed’ vegetables at Cop26
World leaders – including President Biden and Pope Francis – could dine on ‘vertically farmed’ vegetables at the global climate change summit in Glasgow later this year, it has been...
No waiting in line for event ticketing platform as it nets multiple contracts
An online ticketing and live-streaming platform has secured five contracts worth six figures to deliver services for cultural events across Scotland, from this summer through to the end of the...
70% of Scottish financial services staff want two days maximum in the office post-Covid
The vast majority of Scottish financial staff – 70 per cent – would prefer to work two days maximum per week in the office following the pandemic, according to new...
Grip-strengthening robotic glove among winners of Edinburgh enterprise awards
Three student startups have been named winners at an annual celebration of innovation and enterprise in Edinburgh. A grip-strengthening robotic glove, an app to better connect restaurants and food suppliers...
Green shoots of economic recovery in Dundee as ‘Eden’ seeds are sown
Dundee’s innovation park has sealed a deal with Eden Project – a world-famous eco-friendly attraction which recently unveiled plans for a new venture in the Tayside city. Michelin Scotland Innovation...
Leading tech figures appointed to help shape Scotland’s economic future
Leading tech figures have been invited to help shape Scotland’s post-covid economic future, according to new government plans. Gaming entrepreneur Chris van der Kuyl and former Skyscanner executive Mark Logan...
Scottish cyber expert appointed as ecosystem development lead for UKC3
A Scottish cyber expert has been chosen for a leading role in a new UK cybersecurity cluster collaboration. Ciara Mitchell, cluster manager for Scotland’s cyber cluster at tech trade body...
Commsworld to provide ‘ultra-fast’ connectivity to Edinburgh’s £1bn St James Quarter
Telecommunications company Commsworld will provide ‘ultra-fast’ network connectivity to Edinburgh’s £1bn St James Quarter. The company has won the contract to install, manage and maintain the fibre-optic and traditional copper...
Business funding competition doubles young entrepreneur support after £75,000 investment
A Scottish business funding competition has been able to double its support for young and up-and-coming entrepreneurs after a £75,000 investment from the nation’s economic development agency. The cash injection...
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