A shopping list of action for recovery
There are signs the economy is moving in the right direction, but the business community says more needs to be done Scotland’s economy is under levels of pressure that are...
Consumer behaviour drives innovation across food and drink
In a world turned upside down, one thing that remains constant is the impact consumer behaviour has on the food and drink sector – shaping innovation, investment in technology and...
COP26 brings with it risk of disruptive protests
With more than 200 world leaders at the summit, environmental campaigners will be determined to make their presence felt In November the gaze of the world will be fixed on...
How to stay well ahead of the learning curve
More than ever before, executive education has a crucial role to play Every day is a school day, so the saying goes. However in reality once people get on the career ladder there can be a tendency to become wrapped up in a busy job, leaving little time or energy to continue learning. In the...
Why we’re at a crossroads on the journey to net zero
The SCDI blueprint outlines opportunities for a collaborative green industrial revolution The Scottish Council for Development and Industry’s 2030 Blueprint, Making a Good Living, with its positive outlook and ambition for, among other things, clean energy and decarbonisation, arrives at a critical point in Scotland’s journey to net zero. Resilience needs to be built into our...
Ten-year strategy to ensure Scotland is fit for the future
The SCDI spent a year asking members what Scotland should be known for in 2030. The ‘Making a Good Living’ report is the result The challenges we have faced in the last...
Investment kicks off global growth for Edinburgh-based sports fan app
The founders of an Edinburgh-based app which delivers a digitally enhanced fan experience for sports clubs have their sights set on UK and US expansion after securing £500,000. The Fanbase...
Government must invest more to ‘stay ahead of the curve’ in global space race, says Scottish rocket CEO
A leader in Scotland’s space industry has urged the UK Government to continue investing in its space capabilities in order to establish itself as a legitimate space nation. Chief executive...
Digital ‘boost’ clears the way for glazing firm’s expansion
A Scottish glazing provider has seen a 200 per cent increase in business and is set to make its first annual turnover of £1 million following support from a government-funded advice...
Turing Fest to return to Edinburgh as ‘hybrid’ event in November
One of Scotland’s leading tech festivals is to return to Edinburgh in November as a ‘hybrid’ event – with a combination of delegates attending the conference in person and watching...

