building, supporting and enabling the digital technology ecosystem
ScotlandIS, the trade body and cluster management organisation for Scotland’s digital sector, is pleased to launch a new in-person weekly community for technology startup founders. Proudly supported by the Bayes Centre, University of Edinburgh, a hub for data-science and AI that knows the
An industry-led body that represents Scotland’s fast-growing space sector has appointed Dr Natasha Nicholson as its new Chief Executive Officer, following an extensive and highly competitive recruitment process. Dr Nicholson returns to not-for-profit Space Scotland after playing a key role
Shuttle is designed specifically for SMEs from outside the space sector that are ready to pivot. Whether you’re assessing if space is the right market for you, or identifying how your product or service could apply, Shuttle provides free insight,
The Cyber and Fraud Hub has recovered £1.15m in its first year of operations supporting individuals affected by cyber-crime, scams, and fraud. Since launching in July 2024, the Scottish charity has worked in close collaboration with Police Scotland, the banking industry, and
The UK-Ukraine TechBridge is a strategic partnership between the UK Government, Ukraine Ministry of Digital Transformation and Ukraine Ministry of Foreign Affairs to forge connections between our tech eco-systems. The partnership is organising a UK Regional Roadshow in November 2025 to help Ukrainian
Abertay University is offering learners in Tayside the opportunity to participate in The Data Lab Data Skills for Work programme, designed to support the development of key data and digital skills and prepare participants for the changing world of work.
The rise of AI has sparked intense debate about software engineering’s future, but Edinburgh Napier University’s inaugural PlusEquals5 conference in April 2025 offered a more nuanced picture. Rather than wholesale job displacement, leading practitioners described AI as a “disruptive coding
ID Cyber Solutions are offering ScotlandIS members a discounted price for their Certified Incident Handler (ECIH) course that takes place on 1st-3rd September. The 3-day Certified Incident Handler course will equip you with all the skills, knowledge and abilities to
Edinburgh-headquartered Innovative Partners has launched a comprehensive suite of services designed to help UK businesses navigate the challenges of rising operating costs, shifting regulations, and limited access to funding. The firm, which also has offices in Glasgow and Aberdeen and
A Scottish company has become the first UK-based rocket firm to receive a space launch licence, in what has been described as a “huge milestone” for the nation’s space sector. The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has granted Edinburgh-headquartered Skyrora permission to launch
