Research and Development

START UP PROMISES NEW FUTURE FOR THOSE WITH NEUROMOTOR

Scottish start-up Manus Neurodynamica is developing real solutions to conditions that – despite the advance of modern medicine – still require digital tools to further improve the standards of care. The company recently secured a loan from UMi Debt Finance Scotland, funded through the Scottish Growth Scheme, along with a new equity investment, to launch […]

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SMART GREEN SHIPPING GAINS NEW WAVE OF INVESTMENT

From Left to Right: Frankie Haugh, Ian Haugh, Isla Valenti, Di Gilpin, Sam Bourne and Robert Palin Smart Green Shipping is a systems design and engineering company based in Dumfries that is developing unique retrofit sails and technology for sustainable commercial ships and is celebrating further growth following a £1.35million investment round. MOL Drybulk Ltd

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NATIONAL SUBSEA CENTRE OPENS IN ABERDEEN

The National Subsea Centre (NSC), a centre of excellence for subsea research and technology development, has been officially opened today in Dyce, Aberdeen by Michael Matheson, Scottish Government Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero, Energy and Transport and UK Government Minister for Scotland, Malcolm Offord. The ministers joined industry and civic leaders to celebrate the launch

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WIRELESS TECH DEVELOPER LANDS FIRST NATIONAL SECURITY CONTRACT

Antenna developer Sofant Technologies has secured a £4.2 million investment to complete its satellite communications system, alongside signing its first contract in the defence sector. Sofant raised the cash from existing investors EMV Capital, Kelvin Capital, Scottish Enterprise, and the British Business Bank’s Future Fund. Sofant will use the cash injection to complete the development

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CRESSET SECURES SIGNIFICANT GROWTH FUNDING

Cresset, a UK-based developer of drug discovery and design software, announced it has secured investment from Scottish Equity Partners (SEP) a technology focused growth equity firm. The funding will be used to support Cresset’s vision to be a world-leading software and services provider for accelerating the discovery and delivery of new drugs. Cresset’s computational methods

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SCOTTISH TECH FIRM SET FOR GROWTH AFTER EDF BOOST

(L) Bellrock chief Adam Brown & (R) chief operating officer David McConachie A Glasgow based data software specialist is closing in on deals to expand its international reach, with the company on course to treble customer numbers this year. Bellrock Technology is holding the talks with potential customers in the US, Europe and international companies based in the

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AI ACCELERATOR ANNOUNCES NEW COHORT

  For the image: The AI Accelerator cohort of company founders joined by programme manager Katy Guthrie and programme support officer Fabrizio Formichella (centre), plus John Brodie (fifth from the right)  A business commercialisation programme aiming to help innovative companies using artificial intelligence (AI) has announced its new 2022/23 cohort. The AI Accelerator, delivered by the Bayes

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HEALTH TECH FIRM CELEBRATES A MAJOR NUMBER OF TREATMENTS

A burgeoning health tech start-up has reached a milestone after completing 200,000 treatments with its innovative microwave device for treating common skin problems. Scottish-based Emblation’s impressive growth is underpinned by the fact that almost half of the treatments took place outside the UK, as the firm pursues global expansion. It was founded by Gary Beale

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CHIEF OF SPACE OPERATIONS VISITS UK ROCKET COMPANY TO STRENGTHEN SPACE RELATIONS

Last week, the first Chief of Space Operations for the United States, General John W. “Jay” Raymond, toured the facilities of Skyrora as US interest grows in the British rocket company. The landmark visit will bolster the key space relationship between the UK and US ahead of Skyrora’s plans to be the first UK company

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INNOSCOT HEALTH COLLABORATS TO PREVENT VIRUS TRANSMISSION DURING CPR

The SARUS-CPR hood has been developed by Tayside Medical Director Professor Peter Stonebridge, and ear, nose, and throat surgeon Rodney Mountain. The Scottish Medical Journal has published a paper on the hood, concluding that it ‘substantially reduces’ aerosol transmission by more than 99%. The Safer Airway Resuscitation (SARUS) CPR hood fits over the head of

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