building, supporting and enabling the digital technology ecosystem
UK Government partnered with Octopus Investments has launched ‘Green Builders of Tomorrow’ designed to identify and empower UK Start-ups that support the UK Government’s objectives to build back better, support green jobs, and accelerate the path to Net-Zero. The GBOT competition this year
Scotland will not be able to transition to a circular economy without “sweeping changes” in the built environment and construction sector, according to Zero Waste Scotland’s (ZWS) Circularity Gap Report. The study shows that the built environment is an essential
Space Scotland is one of 18 different groups to receive new funding. £6.5 million is being dedicated to the UK Space Sector across 18 different schemes, aiming to ‘level up’ the industry. High impact, locally-led schemes and space cluster development
ANOTHER contract has been signed for the SaxaVord Spaceport – this time for a weather monitoring system. Aberdeen-based Nevis Technology will provide a meteorological system featuring a range of equipment in one system which will allow the spaceport team to
An Edinburgh tech and analytics consultancy is doubling its workforce to 100 across the UK after backing from investors and a spike in customer demand. Optima Partners, which secured £2.3m from investor BGF, will look to grow its headcount after
Can you help to support the redesign of the Modern Apprenticeships in Accounting? The Apprenticeship system in Scotland is changing to make it more responsive to the opportunities and challenges created by the changing nature of work. Apprenticeships need to reflect what works looks like today
Futurescot talks to Scott Barnett, the head of information and cybersecurity at NHS National Services Scotland. On a floor of the Annie Lamont building at the University of Abertay lies the ticking heartbeat of a cybersecurity operations centre (SOC) protecting
The UK FinTech Mission to Switzerland, organised by Scottish Development International (SDI) and the Department for International Trade (DIT), is an excellent opportunity for UK companies looking to expand their business in the Swiss market. This mission will offer 10 UK businesses
Edinburgh-headquartered AstroAgency, has secured three further deals with the UK Space Agency (UKSA). AstroAgency is currently supporting UKSA to promote the benefits of the Clearing the LEO Environment with Active Removal (CLEAR) mission, led by ClearSpace, to remove defunct satellites from
Eleven companies involved in researching how space data can be applied to net zero challenges gathered to share their solutions at an engagement day. The companies, chosen to take part in a Scotland Can Do research and development (R&D) programme,
