Female founders close gap in ‘green tech’ equity funding
Female founders in ‘green tech’ businesses are fast closing the equity funding gap, according to new research. Female representation accounts for just over a third of all businesses in the…
5G connectivity can ’empower people to restore our planet’
Six years on from the Paris Climate Accords and the world is still getting warmer. We are now seeing first-hand the impact of climate change – the floods and fires…
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…
Online advice service launched for ‘net zero’ green jobs of the future
A new online advice service has been launched to help Scots access the information, advice and skills “needed to thrive” in a net-zero economy. The new Green Jobs Workforce Academy,…
Stonehaven energy firm develops ‘hidden’ electric vehicle charging points
A Stonehaven based-energy company has come up with a way of building almost invisible electric vehicle charging infrastructure – by sinking power points into the ground. Trojan Energy has developed…
Scotland’s ‘first’ eco-friendly Passivhaus primary school to be built
Scotland’s ‘first’ energy efficient primary school using a Scandinavian design methodology has been given the green light ahead of the global climate change summit in Glasgow later this year. Council…
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Why innovation and marketing are the perfect partners to make changes that matter
With the rapid evolution of traditional marketing and the appearance of digital marketing, technology and innovation has become part of any marketer’s life without the need of working for a…
Transitioning to a four-day week – CEO’s vow to strike a healthier balance in the workplace
I came to Scotland nearly 20 years ago from Ireland, with no contacts but a lot of determination. While Ireland will always be my home, Scotland has given me amazing…
Women Lead: The female-led company championing intuitive working
Over the last two years, the pandemic forced a shift to more remote and flexible working practices. Whilst we might be seeing a “return to normal”, some companies are choosing…
Women Lead: My passion for young people to consider a career in digital
Twenty years ago, I stumbled across my career in digital marketing almost by accident. It was during my honours degree in marketing at Glasgow Caledonian University. I was on work…
Women Lead: Inclusive Silicon Valley cohort gives hope to entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds
Things are happening on the Scottish tech scene. Big and small initiatives are creating a fantastic ripple effect on the sector, bottom up and top down, thanks to the recommendations…
Women Lead: The story of an entrepreneurial scientist
I first arrived in Scotland over 20 years ago. I had £75 in my wallet and a scholarship offer to do a PhD at the University of Edinburgh. Sometimes I…
Please mind the gap… or healthcare may fall
Imagine sharing a lengthy train journey with others. From beginning to end, imagine how often you might hear ‘mind the gap’ messages about embarking and disembarking safely. Picture how navigating…
Women Lead: My journey from Dragons’ Den to Silicon Valley
Following her appearance on Dragons’ Den, Sheila Hogan, serial entrepreneur, founder and chief executive of digital legacy vault, Biscuit Tin, shares her experience of her time in the Den and…