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Historic First as Scottish Rocket Firm Secures Launch Approval

By updatesPosted on 6th August 20256th August 2025Posted in ScotlandISData, Industry News

A Scottish company has become the first UK-based rocket firm to receive a space launch licence, in what has been described as a “huge milestone” for the nation’s space sector. The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has granted Edinburgh-headquartered Skyrora permission to launch

The Ventures Lab and Techscaler unite to supercharge Scottish impact startups

By updatesPosted on 6th August 20256th August 2025Posted in Industry News, Opportunity

The Ventures Lab, delivered by The Challenges Group, is partnering with Techscaler to boost the creation and growth of Scottish tech businesses with a social or environmental mission. By working together, The Ventures Lab and Techscaler aim to strengthen the

Quantum Mission to Singapore

By updatesPosted on 31st July 202531st July 2025Posted in Industry News, Opportunity

DBT and the British High Commission in Singapore are organising a trade delegation, to coincide with the Singapore Week of Innovation and Technology (SWITCH). The UK and Singapore have a Strategic Partnership encompassing five pillars including research, science, innovation, and technology cooperation.

Exhibit at SEDEX 2025, South Korea

By updatesPosted on 29th July 202529th July 2025Posted in Industry News, Opportunity

Building on our successful participation in 2024, the British Embassy in Seoul is leading another UK delegation to SEDEX in October 2025. With over 280 exhibitors, 700 booths, and 60,000 industry visitors across three days, attending SEDEX is a fantastic

Scotland’s National Innovation Summit, celebrating Scottish innovation

By updatesPosted on 24th July 20253rd September 2025Posted in ScotlandISData, ScotlandISCyber, Industry News, ScotlandIS News, Climate Tech

Scotland’s first National Innovation Week will take place later this year, Business Minister Richard Lochhead has announced today. Taking place from Monday 22 September to Friday 26 September, it will celebrate Scotland’s proud legacy of innovation while showcasing the country’s

CivTech Round 11: Open for Applications

By updatesPosted on 23rd July 202523rd July 2025Posted in Industry News, Opportunity

CivTech Round11 has launched its latest set of public sector Challenges—and we’re calling on innovators, entrepreneurs, startups, SMEs, and established businesses to step up and solve them. With £5.5 million of contract opportunities available, you can view the full list of

Scotland ‘set to be at forefront of UK’s technological revolution’ with AI investment

By updatesPosted on 23rd July 202523rd July 2025Posted in ScotlandISData, Industry News

Scotland could receive billions of pounds in tech investment after the launch of an AI Growth Zone, the UK Government says. Scottish Secretary Ian Murray said that this initiative would position Scotland at the “forefront of the UK’s technological revolution”.

Cybersecurity Trade Mission to South Africa

By updatesPosted on 23rd July 202523rd July 2025Posted in ScotlandISCyber, Industry News, Opportunity

The British High Commission in Pretoria and the Department for Business & Trade present an opportunityfor representatives of UK cybersecurity companies to join a trade mission to South Africa in November. This is a valuable opportunity to forge connections through

Major Financial Institutions Unite to Drive Innovation in Operational Resilience

By updatesPosted on 22nd July 202522nd July 2025Posted in Industry News, Opportunity

A coalition of leading financial institutions including Sword Group, Natwest, Morgan Stanley, Dudley Building Society, The Tipton, Unity Trust Bank, M&G, Pinsent Masons, Tesco Bank, Aberdeen and KPMG have joined forces to launch a UK-wide innovation challenge focused on strengthening

Apply: Innovate UK Secure Innovation Security Reviews Scheme

By updatesPosted on 22nd July 202522nd July 2025Posted in Industry News, Opportunity

Secure Innovation Security Reviews offer innovative early-stage UK technology businesses expert, tailored guidance to help protect their ideas, technologies, competitive edge and reputations. Delivered by approved security reviewers, the service helps businesses identify and manage key security risks, including those