building, supporting and enabling the digital technology ecosystem
Undoubtedly, AI technology has the potential to transform industries and deliver positive impacts on a wide range of innovation areas such as cleantech, healthtech, fintech, legal tech, etc. On similar lines, the University of Edinburgh has designed a new AI Accelerator Programme
Microsoft and professional services company Accenture have unveiled a five-point plan that aims to speed up the UK’s mission to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. In conjunction with their joint venture, Avanade, Microsoft and Accenture will work together to help utility and
The University of Edinburgh’s institute for data science and artificial intelligence has selected 32 high-growth potential start-up companies to take part in a tech investor conference in June. The Bayes Centre, in partnership with the Data-Driven Innovation initiative, also located
Electric buses built by Arrival, the UK-based manufacturer, will be tested on British roads for the first time later this year in a trial with the Scottish transport company First Group. The tests will begin in the autumn of this
A MULTI-partner plan involving the Port of Cromarty Firth has been launched to establish a green hydrogen hub in the Highlands that will see Scotland lead the world in hydrogen technology. The North of Scotland Hydrogen Programme aims to develop
Today, ScotlandIS Chief Executive, Karen Meechan, and Research and Policy Manager, Marc Strathie, were invited to attend a roundtable on behalf of the digital tech sector with Secretary of State, Alister Jack and Chief Secretary of Treasury, Steve Barclay. The
Construction has started on a new research facility for robotics and artificial intelligence, which will be the largest and most advanced of its type in the UK. Based at Heriot-Watt University’s Edinburgh campus, the National Robotarium is supported by £21m
Take a look at the March blog from our Cyber Cluster Manager, Ciara, providing a summary of the highlights of Cyber Scotland Week 2021. CSW2021 is over for another year! It was great to see the wide range of events
The Climate and Procurement Forum was established to provide leadership and direction to best utilise the £12.6 billion public sector spend to help address the Climate Emergency. Procurement professionals recognise their responsibility to be climate literate and to have an
Forrit Technology’s Business Operations Director Alexandra Walker believes the organisation is programmed to succeed – thanks to apprenticeships. Formed in 2014, Forrit, based near Edinburgh’s Waverley Station, have invested in apprenticeships for the past six years and one fifth of
