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Scottish Space Sector Gets Levelling-Up Boost

By updatesPosted on 14th February 202314th February 2023Posted in ScotlandISData, Industry News, SCEA

Space Scotland is one of 18 different groups to receive new funding. £6.5 million is being dedicated to the UK Space Sector across 18 different schemes, aiming to ‘level up’ the industry. High impact, locally-led schemes and space cluster development

Aberdeen firm signs deal with spaceport for meteorological system

By updatesPosted on 14th February 202314th February 2023Posted in ScotlandISData, Industry News

ANOTHER contract has been signed for the SaxaVord Spaceport – this time for a weather monitoring system. Aberdeen-based Nevis Technology will provide a meteorological system featuring a range of equipment in one system which will allow the spaceport team to

Edinburgh tech and analytics firm to double headcount to 100 across UK

By updatesPosted on 14th February 202314th February 2023Posted in ScotlandISData, Industry News

An Edinburgh tech and analytics consultancy is doubling its workforce to 100 across the UK after backing from investors and a spike in customer demand. Optima Partners, which secured £2.3m from investor BGF, will look to grow its headcount after

5G global showcase for live TV broadcast clocks up thousands of miles

By updatesPosted on 8th February 20238th February 2023Posted in Member News, ScotlandISData

From the back of a bicycle at a Danish palace to a Royal funeral procession in Edinburgh, from the foothills of Mount Kenya to the heart of Highland Perthshire, pioneering 5G trials are harnessing the latest generation of mobile connectivity

Cyber Adoption in the Space Sector

By updatesPosted on 1st February 20231st February 2023Posted in ScotlandISData, ScotlandISCyber, ScotlandIS News

Cyber Development Lead, David, talks about the opportunities for Scotland in the space sector, as well as the potential for major cyber adoption within this industry. Having followed with interest over the past few years the development of the Cornwall

UK FinTech Mission to Switzerland

By updatesPosted on 26th January 202326th January 2023Posted in ScotlandISData, ScotlandISCyber, Industry News, Opportunity

The UK FinTech Mission to Switzerland, organised by Scottish Development International (SDI) and the Department for International Trade (DIT), is an excellent opportunity for UK companies looking to expand their business in the Swiss market. This mission will offer 10 UK businesses

Scottish space specialists start year with major contract wins

By updatesPosted on 25th January 202325th January 2023Posted in ScotlandISData, Industry News

Edinburgh-headquartered AstroAgency, has secured three further deals with the UK Space Agency (UKSA). AstroAgency is currently supporting UKSA to promote the benefits of the Clearing the LEO Environment with Active Removal (CLEAR) mission, led by ClearSpace, to remove defunct satellites from

Gigged.AI raises £1.6 million seed funding

By updatesPosted on 25th January 202325th January 2023Posted in Member News, ScotlandISData

Tech-driven talent search company Gigged.AI has secured a £1.6m seed round led by Par Equity alongside existing investor Techstart Ventures, Edinburgh-based strategic design firm Nile HQ, and a number of entrepreneurs. Glasgow-headquartered startup Gigged.AI deploys AI-matching algorithms to help businesses source and onboard on-demand tech

Companies gather for space data research challenge to support net zero goals

By updatesPosted on 25th January 202325th January 2023Posted in ScotlandISData, Industry News, Climate Tech

Eleven companies involved in researching how space data can be applied to net zero challenges gathered to share their solutions at an engagement day. The companies, chosen to take part in a Scotland Can Do research and development (R&D) programme,

University of Edinburgh spin-out acquired by giant Bayer

By updatesPosted on 25th January 202325th January 2023Posted in Member News, ScotlandISData

A Scottish artificial intelligence spin-out has been acquired by global life sciences and pharmaceuticals giant Bayer. Blackford Analysis, a strategic imaging AI platform and solutions provider, has a presence in the UK and US. Spun out from the University of