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UK-APAC Tech Growth Programme

By updatesPosted on 25th October 202325th October 2023Posted in Opportunity

ScotlandIS are pleased to be Ecosystem Partner of the UK-APAC Tech Growth Programme – a government-backed initiative aiming to help UK tech firms grow in the Asia Pacific region, de-risking and accelerating the growth of the sector. From in-country Business Development

Funding injection will help small firms adopt new cyber security tech

By updatesPosted on 25th October 202325th October 2023Posted in Member News, ScotlandISData, SCEA

Fresh funding has been secured to boost the uptake of new internet-based technologies and cyber-security software among Scotland’s smaller businesses. IoT Secure is a business support initiative led by Internet of Things (IoT) experts at Censis, Scotland’s innovation centre for

New partnership aims to decarbonise the tech industry

By updatesPosted on 25th October 202325th October 2023Posted in Industry News, Climate Tech

The Tech for Good Alliance and GoCodeGreen have partnered to minimise carbon impact and promote sustainability across the tech industry. As products and services are rapidly digitised, the ICT sector’s carbon footprint is already producing 2.5% of global emissions – more than

University of Edinburgh expands start-up incubator into robotics

By updatesPosted on 25th October 202325th October 2023Posted in Member News, ScotlandISData

The University of Edinburgh is expanding its Venture Builder Incubator (VBI) programme, which helps turn research and innovations in robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) into commercially viable start-ups. This year, the VBI will support 26 new businesses, due to match

Be-IT Group strengthens Be-IT Projects leadership team with key hire

By updatesPosted on 25th October 202325th October 2023Posted in Member News

It’s already been an impressive year for the Be-IT Group, with several significant milestones including the successful Management Buy Out, a clutch of industry awards and multiple new large client business wins. Now, we are delighted to announce our latest

Interview: Keith Neilson, CEO of Craneware

By updatesPosted on 19th October 202319th October 2023Posted in Member News

Check out this interview from Daily Business Insider with Keith Neilson, CEO of Edinburgh-headquartered software company, Craneware. ike many other offices these days there is plenty of elbow room for the handful of workers dotted around the expansive open plan

Scots Spacetech Skyrora Wins European Space Agency Contract

By updatesPosted on 18th October 202318th October 2023Posted in ScotlandISData, Industry News

Skyrora, Viasat, and CGI have been awarded a contract by the European Space Agency (ESA) under the Commercial Space Transportation Services programme to demonstrate InRange, a space-based launch vehicle telemetry relay system which will benefit launch vehicle providers across the industry globally. InRange will

ScotlandIS CEO included in ‘inspiring’ shortlist for Scotland Women in Technology awards

By updatesPosted on 18th October 202318th October 2023Posted in Diversity and Inclusion, ScotlandIS News

‘Inspiring’ women tech leaders, engineers and rising stars will lead the charge at this year’s annual Scotland Women in Technology Awards next month. Twenty-five individuals and 13 organisations spanning 10 categories have been named as finalists in a glittering ceremony

Par Equity launches £100m fund to help Scottish high-growth tech companies to scale up

By updatesPosted on 18th October 202318th October 2023Posted in North East Scotland, Industry News

Edinburgh venture capital firm Par Equity has launched a £100m fund to help high-growth Scottish tech companies to scale up. Par Equity has secured a first close of £67m with investment from bodies including the Scottish National Investment Bank and

Scottish Games Awards Supporting Games For The Weans

By updatesPosted on 17th October 202318th October 2023Posted in Industry News, SCEA

Scottish Games Awards 2023 Partners With Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity 15 x Award Categories Up For Grabs In Unique Opportunity To Support The Beneficial Impact Of Games Scottish Games Week has partnered with Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity to raise money