building, supporting and enabling the digital technology ecosystem
In this Member Spotlight we hear from new Startup member, Silmaril Consulting, on aiming to act as a beacon of clarity amidst the overwhelming AI hype, and on joining ScotlandIS to be at the heart of the digital community. Who
NatWest Group has launched a bank-wide accreditation programme in AI and data ethics, rolling out structured training to all 60,000 colleagues as the bank moves to embed responsible AI use across its workforce. The programme builds on a bespoke course
Comms With AI, the practitioner-built AI platform for communications professionals, has won Gold for Best Innovation in AI Tools for Communications, while its founder Michael MacLennan was named AI Communications Leader of the Year (Agency), at the inaugural AI Comms Awards in London last week (18 June 2026). The
The Geovation Scotland Accelerator Programme’s 8th Cohort is open for applications! This bespoke 12-month programme is specifically designed to support early-stage tech start-ups innovating across land, property and location sectors. Here’s what’s in it for you: Geovation Scotland is looking
Following a surge in demand from local business leaders, Jera IT has announced it is extending its offer of free AI Readiness Assessments for small and medium-sized enterprises across the North-east. The assessment, typically valued at £1,500, is designed to
DataVita, Scotland’s fastest-growing technology company and home to one of the UK Government’s designated AI Growth Zones, has opened entries for its OpenClaw Challenge, a competition that replaces the traditional job application with building a working AI product. Entrants are
If you’re developing an early-stage innovation with the potential to transform the space sector, this is your chance to take that first bold step from idea to impact. Brought to you in collaboration with Space Scotland, the Space Challenge empowers pioneering
ScotlandIS member, Akọ AI Ltd (SC873603), is an AI company helping UK manufacturing SMEs identify what to automate, why, and at what cost, without the expense of a traditional consultancy engagement. Akọ AI is currently looking to partner with a
The University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) and Space Scotland’s have launched a new Space Forces Discovery Kit to inspire the next generation of the space workforce. The kits offer a fun, hands-on way for learners to explore the science of
Scotland’s technology sector is entering 2026 with a cautiously positive outlook, as companies balance steady growth opportunities with ongoing economic and regulatory pressures, the latest Scottish Technology Industry Survey 2026 from ScotlandIS reveals. The survey shows that the majority (71%)
