From Backlogs to Better Care: Red Star’s ADHD Platform
Scotland is facing an unprecedented rise in mental health challenges, with ADHD emerging as a significant concern. As highlighted in the NAIT Adult Neurodevelopmental Pathways report, from 2020 to 2023,…
New partnership aims to get public sector and financial data flowing
A new partnership will aim to open up public sector data and financial data for use by researchers for the ‘good of society’. Research Data Scotland Smart Data Foundry are…
Scottish Government’s flagship tech programme helps founders raise £52 million in first year
Startup founders who joined the Scottish Government’s flagship tech development programme have raised £52 million in its first year of operation, according to new figures. Members of the nationwide Techscaler…
Building successful partnerships between tech start-ups and government
Thanks to the Govtech Global Alliance – originally formed in Scotland – I had the opportunity this week to present to members of a government delegation from Lithuania working in…
Scottish Tech Army launches ‘soundscape service’ for visually impaired people
The Scottish Tech Army has launched a ‘soundscape service’ to help visually impaired people navigate the urban environment. The volunteer tech group, set up as a response to Covid, is…
Up to £10m in government contracts up for grabs through latest CivTech round
Up to £10m in government contracts are up for grabs through the latest CivTech programme – the Scottish Government’s ‘tech for good’ innovation accelerator. CivTech 8 Demo Day takes place in…
Nordic inspiration for Scotland’s new national innovation strategy
Scotland’s new national innovation strategy has taken inspiration from Nordic countries including Denmark, Norway and Finland – by placing innovation at the heart of the economy. Published on Friday, the…
Scottish Tech Army’s annual summit for social good returns
The Scottish Tech Army’s annual conference addressing key issues in social responsibility and technology will return for the third year running. The Tech for Good Summit 2023 is set to…
The digital agency using technology to help keep women safe from harm
Our mission at AND Digital is to close the digital skills gap. I think when we hear “digital skills” many focus on technical proficiencies: hardware and software expertise, coding knowledge,…
Tech solutions to support Scotland’s environment receive £2.6m boost
Tech solutions to support the environment in Scotland are being sought through a national innovation accelerator programme. CivTech – the Scottish Government’s flagship procurement programme to match tech sector expertise…
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