Experienced tech leaders to discuss ‘scaling-up’ challenges at Glasgow event
Experienced tech leaders will discuss ‘scaling-up’ challenges faced by founders at a Glasgow event next week. Startup and scale-up leaders from well-known companies including Deliveroo, ENOUGH, Firstbase, and Malted AI...
Fusion Fest to headline Glasgow Tech Week at the end of May
Fusion Fest will headline Glasgow Tech Week at the end of May – with a series of events designed to showcase the city’s technology credentials to global investors. The annual...
Businesswoman and equalities campaigner appointed as Scottish Government’s new chief entrepreneur
A businesswoman, investor and equalities campaigner has been appointed as the Scottish Government’s new chief entrepreneur. Ana Stewart, who has advised the SNP-led government on making it easier for women...
Recently-appointed CEO of startup accelerator vows to take entrepreneurship to ‘new heights’ in Scotland
The recently-appointed CEO of a startup accelerator scheme has vowed to take entrepreneurship to ‘new heights’ in Scotland. Rachel Ross, who took on the top job at Elevator earlier this...
Public sector procurement with small and medium sized businesses on the rise in Scotland
Public sector procurement with small to medium-sized businesses (SMEs) has risen by 11 per cent in the most recent financial year in Scotland. Spending with small firms rose from 55p...
Eight Scottish gaming firms to head to Japan on business mission
Eight Scottish gaming firms are heading to Japan this weekend as part of a business mission in one of the world’s most influential video game markets. The companies, part of...
AI and machine learning expected to drive growth this year for Scottish tech firms
AI and machine learning are expected to drive growth this year for Scottish tech firms, according to an annual survey by tech trade body ScotlandIS. In 2025, 69% of companies...
Why ecosystems matter in the drive for digital growth
At an event I attended last year, a panel discussion explored the dynamic between competition and cooperation among market makers. The key takeaway? In emerging or fragile markets, a winner-takes-all...
Public sector innovation on show at annual Digital Technology Awards in Glasgow
A digital portal which has made it easier for parents to interact with schools online was among the award winners last night at the annual Digital Technology Awards in Glasgow....
Scottish tech startups to take part in investor showcase event in London
Scottish tech startups will take part in an investor showcase event tomorrow in London thanks to a partnership between government, CodeBase and Scotland House London. Techscaler, the Scottish Government’s startup...

