Young people and politicians join forces to tackle climate emergency
Children and young people across Scotland are to engage with politicians as part of a new initiative which aims to ensure they have their say in the climate emergency debate….
Three Scottish climate tech companies added to Net Zero growth programme
Three Scottish climate tech companies have been accepted into Net Zero 2.0 – the second cohort of the Net Zero growth programme run by Tech Nation, the UK’s leading growth…
Aberdeenshire tour guide firm survives Covid thanks to app
A tour guide company hit hard by the pandemic has thrived since launching an app which takes holidaymakers on a series of adventures in Aberdeenshire. Grampian Escapes and Tours has…
Future of Highlands strategy will put green energy revolution at heart
A new strategy for the Scottish Highlands was unveiled today with a focus on capitalising on its abundant natural assets to fuel a green economic recovery. Highland Council voted to…
Glasgow to host ‘biggest ever’ British business trade mission during Cop26
The largest ever international trade mission hosted by a British business is to take place in Glasgow during Cop26, connecting companies to accelerate the transition to a more sustainable economy….
CivTech Alliance launches global climate change tech challenge
A government technology ‘alliance’ founded in Scotland has launched a global climate change challenge – inviting nations to showcase their clean tech solutions at the Cop26 summit in November. The…
Programme for Government: NHS app among digital promises
Minsters have put digital at the centre of their national policy agenda with a wide-ranging series of technology-led initiatives in the annual programme for government. Speaking at parliament yesterday, Nicola…
Christie’s clarion call can’t wait another decade
Ten years ago, the Christie report set out an inspiring agenda for change that would put people at the heart of public services. Unlike many reports, it has shown remarkable…
Rural communities to get full fibre broadband boost
The rollout of superfast broadband to tens of thousands of rural and island homes and businesses in Scotland is underway after a multimillion pound government funding boost. A Scottish Government…
£1bn NHS recovery plan – what’s in store for digital?
Following a tech transformation across society over the past 18 months – the SNP Government has put digital at the heart of its plan for the recovery of NHS Scotland…