Invest2Scale sees thrilling scale-ups and bold confidence
Invest2Scale saw the Chief Entrepreneur, investors and scaling companies coming together to boost the Scottish ecosystem and identify opportunities for growth.It’s the fourth year of the conference, and it retained the...
Angels who give wings to Scotland’s innovators
The purchase of medical diagnostics firm Blackford Analysis by Bayer is one of the best examples of how Scotland’s angel network works – but there are many others Bayer, the...
The Big Interview: The man who made Edinburgh take off
When Gordon Dewar took over, Edinburgh Airport was on a par with Glasgow. It is now way ahead and established as Scotland’s gateway to the world. How did he achieve...
EXCLUSIVE REPORT: How Scotland and our universities are rising to supercomputing challenge
The worldwide announcement by Nvidia billionaire Jensen Huang alongside President Trump that Britain will become an “AI Superpower” has been greeted with excitement and interest in Scotland, particularly among the...
Forbes launches Deep Tech pilot programme
Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes has launched the Deep Tech Supercluster Programme at an event at the Bayes Centre, University of Edinburgh.The pilot programme, which begins on November, is part of...
Limitless adapts AI for human creatives
Two of Scotland’s pre-eminent design companies — both with strong international credentials — have rebranded after joining forces: LEWIS and Tayburn are now Limitless.Tayburn is a well-known Scottish brand design...
Burges Salmon make leap in Scotland
UK law firm Burges Salmon – which opened its Edinburgh office just over five years ago – has increased turnover by 9.2 per cent, rising from £163m to £178m. Burges Salmon...
Good vibrations as Reactec secured in Ideagen deal
Edinburgh-based Reactec — a spin-out from University of Edinburgh in 2001 specialising in wrist-watch style monitoring of work-place vibration — has been sold to Ideagen in a multi-million pound deal.Ideagen,...
Swinney urged to reconsider ferry fiasco inquiry
Campaigners pressing First Minister John Swinney to instigate a public inquiry into the operations of Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL) – Scotland’s arms-length ferry procurement agency – have been rebuffed...
Souter Investments sign off £25m to support growth in UK businesses
Souter Investments — the private office of Scottish tycoon Sir Brian Souter — has invested around £25m in four investments in the first six months of the year.The Edinburgh-based office,...