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BIOCAPTIVA secures £1.58M to transform how blood samples are prepared for liquid biopsy

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 10:56:00 Z

University of Edinburgh spin-out BIOCAPTIVA has raised £1.58 million in a new funding round and launched its first product in the US.

Scottish companies showcase offshore wind technology to global buyers at trade event

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 08:00:00 Z

Representatives from 22 companies across Scotland’s offshore wind supply chain presented their innovative products to a panel of international buyers at a showcase event organised by Scottish Enterprise that took place in Edinburgh last week.

Chemveda Life Sciences chooses Dundee as home of European operations

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 14:46:00 Z

International life sciences contract research organisation Chemveda Life Sciences has chosen the University of Dundee’s Life Sciences Innovation Hub to set up its European operations.

Accelerating growth in Grangemouth

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 09:41:00 Z

£10 million investment to support the creation of new jobs and skills development.

Scottish quantum hardware company raises £2.5m to build UK's sovereign manufacturing capability

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:11:00 Z

· Glasgow-based Quantcore has secured £2.5m seed investment from PXN Ventures, Blackfinch Ventures, Scottish Enterprise, Quantum Exponential and STAC to advance sovereign quantum capabilities

· Quantcore is also the only UK company producing quantum hardware using niobium, providing components that operate at temperatures colder than outer space.

Scottish space innovators in Danish climate challenge collaboration

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 09:58:00 Z

Five companies in Scotland's thriving space sector are working with partners in Denmark on crucial environmental solutions that could have global implications.

Scotland’s first OEM electric food waste truck launches as Keenan Recycling accelerates net zero ambitions

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:42:00 Z

Keenan Recycling, a Biffa company and one of the UK’s leading food waste collection specialists, has unveiled Scotland’s first OEM (original equipment manufacturer) electric food waste collection vehicle, marking a major milestone in the country’s transition to low-carbon waste infrastructure.

Ultrasonic surgery specialist Nami appoints Nikki Palfrey as CEO and completes latest investment round

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 11:07:00 Z

Nami recently completed a £1.9m investment led by existing investors Eos Advisory with participation from Maven Capital Partners and Scottish Enterprise

Scottish Enterprise appoints Nicola Anderson as Director of Scaling Innovation

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 00:01:00 Z

Scottish Enterprise has appointed Nicola Anderson as its new Director of Scaling Innovation, strengthening Scotland’s ambition to build and scale world-leading businesses in high-growth sectors.

Forge Minerals completes £1m pre-seed funding round and opens first laboratory in Edinburgh

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 09:22:00 Z

Forge Minerals, a UK-based company, producing high-purity, low-carbon minerals for premium markets, has completed a £1 million pre-seed funding round.