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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…

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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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The University of Edinburgh is to be part of a UK-wide network to support deeptech start-ups. Barclays Eagle Labs have funded Conception X, a PhD deeptech venture programme, with support from the Department for Science, Innovation, and Technology. Riam Kanso, Conception X Founder and CEO, said: “The funding will amplify our impact on the UK…

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The Advanced Investor Readiness (AIR) Programme is an intensive development course that equips entrepreneurs with advanced skills and insights for their investment journey. The programme will take place in Edinburgh between January to April 2024, culminating with the opportunity to pitch live on stage at the EIE24 technology investor showcase on 1st May 2024. The…

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