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Futures Institute welcomes partners and members
Edinburgh Futures Institute welcomed the first cohort of partners and members to its co-location spaces this autumn. The opening of the historic landmark building in June 2024 has been marked by a range of activities welcoming the public, students and staff of the University, and local and regional stakeholders and organisations. The Futures Institute recently…
Read MoreDDI initiative surpasses innovation goal by fourfold, five years early
The Data-Driven Innovation initiative has exceeded a key government objective to drive innovation by supporting businesses secure more than £200 million of investments – four times the initial target. As part of the Edinburgh and South East Scotland City Region Deal signed in 2018, the DDI initiative, which is delivered by the University of Edinburgh…
Read MoreAI for good: new AI Accelerator cohort announced
Wearable tech to reduce the risk of drug overdose, AI for affordable financial guidance and a device that captures birdsong to evaluate natural capital are just three of the new AI Accelerator cohort companies announced today. Thirteen global, data-driven companies, chosen for their capacity to harness AI for good in the areas of health, climate…
Read MoreCreative programme worth potential £78.5m to Scottish economy
A 900-year-old church and a theatre group for disabled artists are some of the beneficiaries of an initiative expected to return more than £18 for every pound invested. Independent analysis of the recently-concluded Creative Informatics programme also found it has safeguarded or created 445 jobs, supported the making of 45 spin-out companies and trained more…
Read MoreCivTech Round 10 launched to drive public sector innovation
Up to £8 million of Scottish Government funding is being made available to help start-up businesses and entrepreneurs solve public sector challenges. The latest round of the Scottish Government CivTech programme invites companies and individuals to come up with innovations and products that will improve lives and practices across a wide range of public sector…
Read MoreData innovations centre stage at FinTech Scotland Festival
FinTech Scotland has announced the launch of the 7th Annual FinTech Scotland Festival, running from September 25th to October 4th, 2024. This year’s festival promises to bring together the dynamic and collaborative Scottish fintech community, showcasing its remarkable growth, innovation, and energy. Attendees will engage in critical discussions on topics shaping the global fintech landscape.…
Read MoreBuilding a Better Future for Children’s Sports in Scotland
Data for Children Collaborative, a specialist unit at Edinburgh Futures Institute, has launched a vital report that examines the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on children and their participation in sport on 19 June. The report is based on a two-year transdisciplinary collaborative project led by the Data for Children Collaborative, driven by a ‘challenge…
Read MoreElectricians and carers sought to launch careers in space
Workers are being offered the chance to take their skills into orbit by enrolling in ground-breaking courses to prepare them for working in the space industry. The training programme wants to recruit a range of skilled professionals and tradespeople, such as insurance managers and electricians, to take up opportunities within the UK’s growing space sector.…
Read MorePain-free home test kit for cervical cancer is unveiled as Venture Builder Incubator recruits next intake
A non-invasive, test-at-home device which screens for cancer-causing HPV strains in regular menstrual blood has been developed with support from the Venture Builder Incubator (VBI) at the University of Edinburgh. The test, which could remove the need for painful smear tests altogether, has been developed by postgraduate student Sânziana Foia with expert support from the…
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