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CyberFirst – forging a path into teaching

By updatesPosted on 2nd December 20213rd December 2021Posted in ScotlandISCyber, Industry News

CyberFirst is a programme of opportunities developed by the National Cyber Security Centre (a part of GCHQ), to help young people explore their passion for technology by introducing them to the fast-paced world of cyber security. CyberFirst covers a broad

DIT Scotland – UK Tradeshow Programme information

By updatesPosted on 30th November 202130th November 2021Posted in Industry News, Opportunity

The UK Government has published the criteria for businesses to apply to secure funding from the UK Tradeshow Programme, a scheme which offers government support to help UK businesses successfully attend or exhibit at overseas trade shows. You can find

Graduate Apprenticeships in Scotland: Report

By updatesPosted on 26th November 202126th November 2021Posted in Skills, Industry News

The report commissioned by the Scottish Apprenticeship Advisory Board (SAAB) from the Edge Foundation, examines the current policy position of Graduate Apprenticeships (GAs) in Scotland and the future of the labour market. It draws on international examples of degree level

Robotic Boat Completes First Uncrewed Fish Survey off Scottish Coast

By updatesPosted on 23rd November 202123rd November 2021Posted in ScotlandISData, Industry News

A robotic boat has completed the first uncrewed survey of fish populations around offshore oil platforms in the North Sea. An unmanned robotic boat has been successfully used to survey populations of fish around oil platforms off Scotland’s north-east coast.

Scottish Scaleups Attracting Record Investment

By updatesPosted on 17th November 202117th November 2021Posted in Industry News

Global Venture Capital (VC) investors deployed record amounts of money into Scottish scaleups over the summer, with more than £197 million raised, according to Venture Pulse. Research from KPMG Private Enterprise – published using data supplied by PitchBook – has recorded 57

Leith tech firm Amiqus looks to add 20 jobs after sealing latest partnership

By updatesPosted on 3rd November 20213rd November 2021Posted in ScotlandISCyber, Industry News

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (Icas) has renewed its “strategic partnership” with Amiqus, as the Leith-headquartered tech firm sees a surge in uptake among regulated businesses. The compliance and “onboarding platform” said it has experienced a 62 per

CGI signs five-year contract with City of Edinburgh Council for smart city plans

By updatesPosted on 27th October 202127th October 2021Posted in ScotlandISData, Industry News

CGI has signed a five-year contract to support the City of Edinburgh Council’s plan to become a ‘smart city’. The agreement includes deployment of the SensorInsights360 solution, a real-time data platform that delivers the Internet of Things technology, asset data

A key to Unlocking Growth: Edinburgh comes top of the table for best cities to start a business outside of London

By updatesPosted on 19th October 202119th October 2021Posted in Industry News

A new report out today from Barclays Eagle Labs and Beauhurst reveals the top cities for the number of high-growth businesses outside of London as Edinburgh, Manchester and Leeds top the list. The ‘Unlocking Growth’ report identifies the key to

European Investment Advisory Hub and ECSO announce first step towards a new pan-European cybersecurity investment instrument

By updatesPosted on 14th October 202114th October 2021Posted in ScotlandISCyber, Industry News

The European Cyber Security Organisation (ECSO) and the European Investment Advisory Hub, a joint advisory initiative of the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group and the European Commission, announced today their participation in a feasibility study on the design and set-up of

New Digital Programme Helps Northeast Scotland Tech Firms Grow

By updatesPosted on 14th October 202115th October 2021Posted in North East Scotland, Industry News

Eight digital tech businesses from across the northeast of Scotland have seen growth milestones under Opportunity North East’s Digital Business Growth Programme. These include launching new products, securing international contracts, and accelerating their growth ambitions for the sector. The Digital