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FinTech Scotland marks its eighth anniversary reinforcing its position as one of Europe’s leading fintech clusters

Marking its eighth anniversary, FinTech Scotland reports that the nation’s fintech cluster has more than…

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Futures Institute named home for Venture Café Edinburgh

Scotland’s innovation community has a vibrant new home, following the landmark launch of Venture Café…

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University teams up with IBM to boost AI innovation

For the first time in Scotland, IBM has established a presence on the University’s campus,…

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DDI scoops prize at Institute for Economic Development Awards

The Data-Driven Innovation (DDI) Programme has won Collaborative Initiative of the Year award at the…

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New report names the country hosting most of Europe’s Child Sexual Abuse Material

New research has identified that a single country – the Netherlands – is responsible for…

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Scotland launches game-changing data platform to unlock millions in global investment

Scotland’s entrepreneurial ecosystem has taken a major step forward with the launch of the Scottish…

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New report highlights role of universities in driving local and regional economies

A new report by the Institute of Economic Development (iED) and AtkinsRéalis puts universities at…

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New partnership aims to develop insurance for AI risks

A new £2m academic-industry partnership will develop novel methods to understand, measure, and ultimately insure…

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Scottish partnership advances 5G-connected robotics for precision farming

A partnership between Scotland’s leading technology and agricultural research institutions is developing 5G-connected robotics applications…

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