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A new investment fund has been launched to help support internet of things (IoT) and robotics startup companies in Scotland. Glasgow’s Smart Things Accelerator Centre (STAC) is partnering with Heriot-Watt university’s National Robotarium on a syndicate fund, offering promising startups
Code Division, the social enterprise and agile learning centre dedicated to reducing inequality through digital education, has launched two new Data Skills programmes designed specifically for women. On Code Division’s previous longer-running data programmes, over 80% of the participants gained
ScotlandIS member Fyne Labs has been working with Professor Michelle Williams of the University of Edinburgh, creating an app to assist in her daily work. Check out all the details in this case study. Overview Lung cancer is one of
The University of Glasgow is to lead the development of the UK’s ‘first sustainable electronics centre’- in a bid to cut waste from electrical and electronic equipment. The £5.5 million Responsible Electronics and Circular Technologies Centre (REACT) programme aims to
The upcoming ‘UK-THAILAND AI WEEK’ event builds on the success of the first UK-Thailand AI Week held in August 2023 by continuing to promote AI commercial and research collaborations through workshops, panel discussions, and one to one business meetings. The
Bellrock Technology was awarded the Best Use of Digital Technology at the Scottish Business Awards last week. This award celebrates their incredible journey with Time For You Care (TfY Care), a trailblazing care-at-home provider based in Edinburgh. Over the past
Quorum Cyber – with offices in Edinburgh, UK, and Tampa, Florida, US – today announced the acquisition of Difenda, a Canadian-based, full-stack Microsoft Security Managed Services company. The announcement underscores Quorum Cyber’s global momentum and strengthens its position as a
Scotland Women in Technology (SWiT) has announced that it has agreed a strategic alignment with the meetup network, Women Who Code Edinburgh (WWCode), which will see it become part of SWiT. Launched in Edinburgh in 2017, WWCode Edinburgh was founded
The UK Space Agency has announced a £2.1 million investment to fund five projects to fill the space industry’s skills gap. The investment will go towards training programmes, courses and other learning interventions to boost AI, software, and data skills.
Check out this blog from ScotlandIS member, PACE, discussing Apple’s changes to access for third parties to Near Field Communications for mobile payments. On the 14th of August, Apple announced that it was opening up Near Field Communications (NFC) and
