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Deeptech goes nationwide with Conception X

The University of Edinburgh is to be part of a UK-wide network to support deeptech…

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Advanced investor readiness – applications open

The Advanced Investor Readiness (AIR) Programme is an intensive development course that equips entrepreneurs with…

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Schools sensor network on track to boost pupils’ data skills

Europe’s biggest Internet of Things network is on target to provide every school in the…

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Edinburgh to lead new era of UK supercomputing

The UK’s first next-generation supercomputer – 50 times faster than any of the country’s existing…

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New partnership to tackle financial fraud using synthetic data

Smart Data Foundry has been selected to partner with the FCA and the City of…

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Five years of progress for Edinburgh and South East Scotland City Region Deal

Five years after it was signed by the Prime Minister and First Minister, the Edinburgh…

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New collaboration to focus on reducing inequalities

A collaboration between three major public bodies will see the launch of an innovative new…

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The Usher Institute’s Annual Lecture 2023

Thursday 21 September 2023 | 11:00–16:00 | McEwan Hall, Edinburgh (or livestream) Don’t miss the…

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TSB and FinTech Scotland open applications for Innovation Labs

TSB is taking applications for fintechs to participate in its third annual TSB Innovation Labs…

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