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Burness Paull becomes first law firm to use Pawprint for Business

By updatesPosted on 20th October 202120th October 2021Posted in Member News

Leading independent commercial law firm Burness Paull has become the first law firm to use Pawprint, rolling out Pawprint for Business firmwide as part of their commitment to improving their sustainability and carbon footprint. Pawprint for Business helps businesses to

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

Frog Systems adds two new clients to sports wellness roster

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

The growing awareness around mental health in sport has led to two new client wins for Glasgow-headquartered wellbeing technology start-up Frog Systems. The company’s software was selected by United Leicester and Switch the Play for two significant projects – a

eCom Scotland speaks out on climate issues ahead of COP26

By updatesPosted on 19th October 202119th October 2021Posted in Member News, Climate Tech

Wendy Edie, Managing Director of the digital learning and assessment specialist, eCom Scotland, believes that producing an agile workforce committed to quality-assessed lifelong learning is the best way for businesses to thrive as climate change forces the adoption of net

JANUARY START DATES FOR HERIOT-WATT GRADUATE APPRENTICESHIPS IN A BID TO BOOST SKILLS DEVELOPMENT

By updatesPosted on 15th October 202115th October 2021Posted in Member News, Skills

Heriot-Watt University has created January start dates across a selection of its Graduate Apprenticeships programmes in a bid to help key sectors boost skills development. As we come out of the pandemic, access to skills and talent will be critical

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

STARTUP SURGE AND STRONG INVESTMENT SHOW BRIGHT FUTURE FOR TRAVELTECH SECTOR

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

Strong investment in traveltech companies and a thriving startup scene reveal traveltech is key to meeting the challenges facing the travel sector, according to a new report. The Traveltech Report 2021, a collaboration between Tech Nation and Traveltech for Scotland, shows

Scottish Cyber Awards 2021 | Meet the Finalists

By updatesPosted on 14th October 202115th October 2021Posted in Member News, ScotlandISCyber, Industry News, ScotlandIS News

The Scottish Business Resilience Centre (SBRC) has announced the finalists for the 2021 Scottish Cyber Awards. Now in its fifth year, the awards recognise and celebrate stand-out individuals and organisations making a positive impact in Scotland’s cybersecurity sector. Individual awards span

UK Startups Attract Record £20bn in Tech Investor Funding

By updatesPosted on 14th October 202115th October 2021Posted in Industry News

Despite uncertainty and investor anxiety in other sectors around Brexit, venture capital funding continues to come to the UK in record amounts. In 2021 alone, tech investors have backed UK startups with £20 billion in funding, meaning investment has almost