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UK signs first international treaty on artificial intelligence

By JoannePosted on 12th September 202412th September 2024Posted in ScotlandISData, Industry News

The UK has joined the EU and the United States in signing the first international treaty on artificial intelligence, which commits nations to protecting the public from potential dangers linked to the technology. It is the first legally binding international

West of Scotland launches its own ‘space cluster’ as sector prepares for international conference in Glasgow

By JoannePosted on 12th September 202412th September 2024Posted in ScotlandISData, Industry News

A new West of Scotland ‘space cluster’ has been launched a day ahead of an international conference for the industry in Glasgow. The region is a key hub in the Scottish space sector, operating at the forefront of a European

SWiT boosts meetup network by aligning with Edinburgh coders

By updatesPosted on 12th September 202417th September 2024Posted in Diversity and Inclusion, Industry News

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

UK gov launches £2.1m fund to fill skills gap in space sector

By updatesPosted on 12th September 202412th September 2024Posted in Industry News

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.

Opportunity: Payments and Cyber Security in Paris

By JoannePosted on 11th September 202411th September 2024Posted in ScotlandISCyber, Industry News, Opportunity

Cyber and fintech startups have an opportunity to attend the latest “TechMeetings” event, organised by Choose Paris Region, the economic development agency for Paris. This event will take place on 26th November in the Paris region and will explore the

Scottish Government publishes strategy for Cyber Coordination Centre, with NHS NSS as a core partner

By JoannePosted on 11th September 202411th September 2024Posted in ScotlandISCyber, Industry News

The Scottish Government has published the strategic plan for 2024-2027 for the Scottish Cyber Coordination Centre, outlining the vision for a “digitally resilient nation” and setting out an overview of operating principles, functional structure and service development plans. NHS National

UK-Ukraine digital trade set to grow

By updatesPosted on 11th September 202411th September 2024Posted in Industry News, Opportunity

The UK-Ukraine Digital Trade Agreement (DTA) enters into force today, allowing businesses on both sides to benefit from quicker and cheaper trade. UK and Ukrainian businesses set to benefit as UK-Ukraine digital trade deal enters into force today Agreement paves

NZTC offers £500k grant funding for clean energy start-ups

By JoannePosted on 11th September 202411th September 2024Posted in Industry News, Opportunity, Climate Tech

Aberdeen’s Net Zero Technology Centre (NZTC) is offering £500,000 in grant funding for start-ups as part of the 2025 edition of its TechX Clean Energy Accelerator. Applications for the NZTC programme are now open to start-ups across the globe, with

Scottish Hospital Commits £2.2m for Advanced Robotic Technology

By updatesPosted on 11th September 202411th September 2024Posted in Industry News

Ross Hall Hospital, part of the Circle Health Group and Scotland’s largest private hospital, has invested over £2 million in upgrading its technology with the introduction of a Da Vinci surgical system. This advanced setup features multiple mechanical arms controlled by

Cyber Trade Mission to Australia 2024

By updatesPosted on 11th September 202411th September 2024Posted in Industry News

ADS and UK Department for Business & Trade Defence are proud to be hosting a multi-city Cyber Trade Mission to Australia in Q4 this year, with the support of the British High Commission Canberra, AUSTrade and various other UK and