The BioHub project, aiming to accelerate the growth of pioneering life sciences companies in Aberdeen, has received a £2m funding boost from Scottish Enterprise. The £40m project is set to double the size of North East Scotland’s life sciences sector, becoming home to spin-out, start-up and scaling businesses bringing new drugs, treatments, therapies and technology […]
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Researchers at the National Robotarium, hosted by Heriot-Watt University and the University of Edinburgh, are developing an artificial intelligence (AI) companion that will aid memory recollection, boost confidence and combat depression in people living with Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia. The idea for the ground-breaking ‘Agent-based Memory Prosthesis to Encourage Reminiscing’ (AMPER) project originated
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A group of Dundee Science Centre staff swapped lab coats for boilersuits today exploring the workings and safety implications of electric vehicles. Having recently acquired a Citroen E-Dispatch 75Kw for use in community events, festivals and outreach activities, the team attended the Electric Vehicle and Hybrid Training Centre in Dundee to gain a Level 1
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L-R: Kevin Quillien (CTO and Co-Founder), Evelyn Walker (VP Operations), Dave Falkingham (VP Sales), Sarah McLaughlin (VP Marketing) & Allan Cannon (CEO and Co-Founder) A Scottish space tech firm has appointed three high-profile executives to its team as it eyes global expansion. Edinburgh-headquartered R3-IoT has also acquired an office space in Glasgow and announced a
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A ground-breaking research project at Heriot-Watt University is set to be commercialised with funding from Scottish Enterprise’s (SE) High Growth Spinout Programme. The project, which has developed an advanced camera technology with consistent, full colour, HD resolution at millions of frames per second (Mfps), is set to revolutionise how biomedical science, engineering, and combustion research is
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Scotland’s biggest data science and AI talent showcase, Data Talent is once again opening its doors for people looking to kick start their careers in the data sector. Following a 3-year hiatus, The Data Lab will welcome up to 300 graduates and professionals on the 15th of March in Glasgow to meet with prospective employers
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Two independent Scottish companies have come together to speed up the development of medicines, vaccines, and key ingredients for reducing antibiotic resistance. Dundee-based life sciences firm Cellexus has partnered with Livingston-based electronics manufacturing services (EMS) company CB Technology who will produce a precision electronic controller unit for Cellexus’ CellMaker bioreactor. The bioreactor can be used
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One of the fastest growing companies operating in the UK’s commercial space sector AstroAgency has landed a contract with the UK Space Agency to support the next generation of space businesses and entrepreneurs. The partnership is part of the UK Space Agency Accelerator and Business Support Programme to support the growth of the space sector
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A leading light of the UK’s space industry has completed a prestigious contract with The University of Edinburgh (UoE) to provide guidance for anyone looking to get involved in the emerging sector. The capital-headquartered AstroAgency has finished a successful pilot project, guiding students looking to enter the sector – as well as established local companies
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Digital forensic solution provider Forensic Analytics has opened their first Scottish office on George Street in Edinburgh. This comes after securing a £4.5 million investment from Mercia Asset Management. Scott McMillan has been hired as strategic account manager for Scotland. The company was founded in 2013 by Joe Hoy, Martin Griffiths and Andrew Hausler and
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