Government partnership with private sector aims to kickstart company growth in North-East Scotland
A new government partnership with a private sector economic growth ‘catalyst’ and an entrepreneurial training organisation is aiming to help 10 companies in the North East of Scotland scale internationally....
UK Government confirms ‘no plans’ for Scottish graduate visa scheme following First Minister’s call
The UK Government has confirmed that there are “no plans” for a dedicated visa for international graduates from Scottish universities or colleges who want to stay in Scotland after their...
CodeBase co-founder appointed honorary professor at Edinburgh University’s business school
One of the founders of CodeBase – the UK’s largest tech incubator – has been appointed an honorary professor at the University of Edinburgh. Steven Drost, the chief strategy officer...
Extension granted for Scotland’s digital technology awards ceremony
Companies and individuals entering Scotland’s annual Digital Technology Awards ceremony have been given a five-day extension to apply. Applicants now have until Tuesday, January 14, to get their entries into...
Budget uplift will extend further support to women entrepreneurs in Scotland
Ministers will spend 50 per cent more on entrepreneurship, innovation and social enterprise in Scotland next year – including £4 million to expand the number of women business leaders. A...
National tech education programme expands entrepreneurial reach across Forth Valley with new partnership
A national tech education and mentoring programme is expanding its reach across the Forth Valley region to stimulate local business startup and entrepreneurial activity. Techscaler, the Scottish Government’s £42 million...
Scotland’s ‘first deeptech accelerator’ launched by the University of Glasgow and smart things development hub
Scotland’s first deeptech accelerator has been launched by the University of Glasgow in partnership with a ‘smart things’ development hub based in the city. The Smart Things Accelerator Centre (STAC)...
Former student union building to be transformed into £30m ‘digital, entrepreneurial and social engagement hub’
A former University of Strathclyde student union building is to be transformed into a £30 million ‘digital, entrepreneurial and social engagement hub’. The building on John Street will be named...
St Andrews investor leads funding round for climate tech startup addressing microplastics pollution
A St Andrews-based investor has led a £7.8m series A round into Naturbeads – a UK climate tech startup addressing microplastic pollution. Eos Advisory led the fundraiser for the University of...
LapSafe® leads the way in sustainability with ONARKEN® smart locker technology
In today’s world, driving sustainability through data is essential for organisations looking to reduce their environmental footprint while making impactful decisions. LapSafe®, the UK’s leading provider of intelligent storage and...
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