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The National Robotarium set to revolutionise the farming sector with 5G robotics

By updatesPosted on 3rd July 20253rd July 2025Posted in ScotlandISData, Industry News

A partnership between Scotland’s leading technology and agricultural research institutions is developing 5G-connected robotics applications that enable farmers to implement precision agriculture techniques while addressing rural connectivity challenges. The collaboration between The National Robotarium at Heriot-Watt University, James Hutton Institute, The Scotland 5G Centre, Boston Dynamics,

Nominations announced for Scotland’s Young Software Engineer of the Year 2025

By updatesPosted on 3rd July 202515th July 2025Posted in ScotlandISData, ScotlandISCyber, ScotlandIS News

ScotlandIS, the trade body and cluster management organisation for Scotland’s tech sector, has revealed the shortlist for the Young Software Engineer of the Year Awards, taking place on 25th September. Now in their 36th year, the awards aims to recognise

UWS Extends Skills Scholarships Initiative for New Academic Year

By updatesPosted on 3rd July 20253rd July 2025Posted in Member News

University of the West of Scotland (UWS) Centre for Continuing Professional Development is offering fully funded CPD modules to support the professional development needs of Scotland’s workforce. Following a successful first year of supporting learners to study at no cost

KubeNet Joins National Incident Response Cadre to Support Scottish Businesses Affected by Cyber Incidents

By updatesPosted on 1st July 20251st July 2025Posted in Member News, ScotlandISCyber

KubeNet has been selected to join the National Incident Response Cadre, led by the Cyber and Fraud Centre – Scotland. The Cadre provides urgent, practical support to organisations affected by cyber-attacks across Scotland. It operates in conjunction with the National

Smart technology could deliver £18.5 million savings across Scotland’s retirement housing developments

By updatesPosted on 1st July 20251st July 2025Posted in Member News

A recently completed six-month project, involving the installation of a range of unobtrusive sensors at a retirement housing development in South Lanarkshire is being hailed as a resounding success, with significant benefits for both tenants and the housing providers as well as

Edinburgh research organisation receives £3.6 million for AI health project

By updatesPosted on 25th June 202525th June 2025Posted in Member News

An Edinburgh-based research organisation has been awarded £3.6m from Scottish Enterprise for a project that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to improve medical scans and speed up data analysis. Canon Medical Research Europe’s (CMRE) new project will cost around £14m in

Burness Paull appoints first chief operating officer to support next phase of growth

By updatesPosted on 25th June 202525th June 2025Posted in Member News

Burness Paull has appointed Noel Jordan as its first chief operating officer, as the firm primes itself for its next phase of growth. In the newly created role, Noel will have overall responsibility for the firm’s business services and legal

Claim 1 of 3 free UX strategy accelerator sessions this month

By updatesPosted on 25th June 202525th June 2025Posted in Member News, Opportunity

If you’re currently validating, scaling, or optimising your product, now’s the time to move beyond assumptions and start using UX as a strategic lever. This free, expert-led strategy session from Global UXR is designed to identify where your product meets

University of Edinburgh Venture Builder Incubator

By updatesPosted on 25th June 202525th June 2025Posted in Member News, Opportunity

The Venture Builder Incubator (VBI), developed by the University of Edinburgh, is now open for applications. Fully funded places are available to ambitious postgraduate students, early career researchers, academics, and recent alumni – within two years of graduation from any Scottish university. This five

DBT Italy: Aeroporti di Roma Innovation “Runway to the Future” 2025

By updatesPosted on 25th June 202525th June 2025Posted in ScotlandISData, ScotlandISCyber, Industry News, Opportunity

Aeroporti di Roma Fiumicino (ADR) Innovation Hub – Runway to the Future – is a global program open to startups aimed at scouting innovative solution to build the airport of the future. Selected startups (and SMEs) have the unique opportunity to test their innovative solutions