Industry News Archives

KPMG Tech Innovator in the UK 2026

By updatesPosted on 12th March 202612th March 2026Posted in Industry News, Opportunity

Since 2013, we have been celebrating the trailblazers, difference makers and tech entrepreneurs of tomorrow – bringing together the best of tech and innovation in the UK. If you are a fast-growing scaleup business from early stage to accelerated growth,

Nominate for Sunday Times Fast 50

By updatesPosted on 11th March 202611th March 2026Posted in Industry News, Opportunity

Scotland is renowned for ingenuity and innovation. Nominate your company for The Sunday Times Fast 50 – the definitive list of businesses across the country that are growing successfully at both scale and speed. Nominated companies must have (in order

GITEX Global 2026: Expressions of Interest

By updatesPosted on 11th March 202611th March 2026Posted in Industry News, Opportunity

Department for Business and Trade Scotland is currently exploring levels of interest from companies wanting to attend GITEX, which will be held in December, in Dubai. They’re looking at having a UK presence in partnership with TechUK and Tradefair, and

UK Announces New Investment and Reforms for Space Industry

By updatesPosted on 5th March 20265th March 2026Posted in ScotlandISData, Industry News

The UK has announced a major package of investment and reform into the UK’s space industry in an aim to make the industry competitive and agile. The funding and reforms will be more focused on four areas that drive economic

Scottish Cyber Awards 2026 | Meet the Finalists

By updatesPosted on 25th February 202625th February 2026Posted in Member News, ScotlandISCyber, Industry News

The Scottish Cyber Awards has revealed its 2026 finalist shortlist! Hosted by DIGIT and the Cyber and Fraud Centre – Scotland, the awards is a stalwart event in the Scottish cyber calendar, showcasing the best of the country’s cyber talent. In a

UK Defence SME Trade Mission to India, May 2026

By updatesPosted on 18th February 202618th February 2026Posted in Industry News, Opportunity

The UK Ministry of Defence invites UK SMEs to join the UK Defence MSMEs Trade Mission to India from 10th to 16th May 2026. Following a successful series of bilateral engagements in 2025, culminating in the UK–India Defence Industrial Roadmap

IT budgets may be rising, but inflation is killing value, tech economist warns

By updatesPosted on 18th February 202618th February 2026Posted in Industry News

Howard Rubin’s core message to information technology leaders is blunt: The problem is not that enterprises spend too much on technology; it’s that they measure it wrong and manage it poorly. Rubin, founder of The Technology Economists and a leading expert on IT economics,

Future Payments Innovation Challenge: Digitising SME Trade Finance

By updatesPosted on 17th February 202612th February 2026Posted in Industry News, Opportunity

Late payments cost UK SMEs £22k/year and contribute to 50,000 closures annually. To tackle this, the Digital Trust Centre of Excellence is looking for startups that will solve the SME cash flow crisis with their Future Payments Challenge. Start-ups and early-stage

DSIT: Opportunities for Public Sector Data Survey

By updatesPosted on 11th February 202611th February 2026Posted in ScotlandISData, Industry News

The Government Digital Services (GDS), part of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), have published a survey on the opportunities for public sector data. DSIT want to hear from you about the public sector data you need to grow, innovate and deliver better services. Whether you’re developing

The Scottish Robotics and Autonomous Systems (RAS) Cluster Pilot – Call for Input

By updatesPosted on 10th February 202610th February 2026Posted in ScotlandISData, Industry News

The National Robotarium is inviting organisations across Scotland’s robotics and autonomous systems RAS) community to complete a short survey and help shape what a future Scottish RAS Cluster should look like. From advanced manufacturing and offshore energy to logistics and