An Edinburgh-based start-up using artificial intelligence to help older people live independently for longer has landed £750,000 in funding. Smplicare, which was only founded last year, will use the funds from UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) and private investors for
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Call for Submissions – Technology Showcase to Northrop Grumman Space Systems
Geovation Scotland – Cohort 5 recruitment now open
NCSC Cyber Advisor Scheme
Scottish IoT Project to Tackle Road Maintenance Backlog of £1.7bn
A consortium of research partners in Scotland are developing an internet of things (IoT) sensor network that provides real-time monitoring of rural road conditions. DigiFlec, a start-up based in Dunfermline, is working with CENSIS – Scotland’s innovation centre for sensors, imaging systems,
Edinburgh Data Science Consultancy Optima Partners Raises £2.3m
Optima Partners, an Edinburgh-headquartered data science and transformation consultancy, has raised £2.3 million in funding. Founded in 2013, the firm offers design-led customer and digital transformation services to clients across the customer, carbon and health sectors. The investment round, led
The Scottish National Investment BANK’S BACKING BOOSTS RISING TECH STAR
Wireless Communications experts pureLiFi will target a global roll out of their revolutionary technology after securing £10million backing from the Scottish National Investment Bank. The Edinburgh based firm uses light to transmit data rather than conventional radio frequency systems such
Cyber Runway Grow and Scale applications open
Scots 5G Digital Health and Social Care Challenge Winners Announced
Scottish Startup Creates Inclusive VR Tennis Simulator
Founded by former tennis professional Collin Powers, Ellyra is a VR tennis simulator created to allow those previously excluded from tennis because of social, economic or disability reasons to enjoy training, playing, and competing in the game. Developed at Edinburgh University, tennis