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Food and drink exports hit record £6 billion
Overseas Scottish food and drink exports were worth approximately £6 billion in 2017 - almost £570 million more than 2016
FOCUS application deadline announced
Final opportunity for Scottish screen production companies to access FOCUS business support
New Pogbie wind farm focuses on alleviating local fuel poverty
In one of the first deals of its kind in Scotland, an onshore wind farm has been financed with the goal of targeting fuel poverty in Scotland.
Invest in Scotland – Minister Derek Mackay Hosts Investors at London Business Breakfast
Three of Scotland’s biggest commercial real estate propositions for 2018 will be unveiled to investors in London today [Wednesday February 28] at a business breakfast hosted by Derek Mackay, Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Constitution.
Full steam ahead for Borders Railway
The Borders Railway continues to have a positive impact on the communities in which it serves, states new research published today (Monday 26 February).
Scottish legal sector sets its sights on global market
An initiative to put Scotland’s legal services on the international map will be launched today, Wednesday, 21 February.
Innovation investment
Funding announced for leading laser scientists
TC BioPharm and the NIPRO Corporation announce strategic programme co-developing a novel gamma-delta CAR-T product to treat cancer
Scottish Enterprise will contribute £2.7m via a ‘seek and solve’ grant to fund pre-clinical activities
New research highlights up to £72bn of opportunities in the wave, tidal and offshore wind energy supply chain
Tackling corrosion issues and developing new materials in the wave, tidal and offshore wind sectors across Europe could save up to £74 billion for developers and create up to £72 billion of supply chain opportunities by 2050, according to two new reports published today.
The Collaborative Economy & Scottish Tourism – Report released at today’s ETAG Conference
The Collaborative Economy and Scottish Tourism Report, commissioned by Scottish Enterprise, the Scottish Tourism Alliance and the Scottish Government, is released this morning at the annual ETAG (Edinburgh Tourism Action Group) conference at the McEwan Hall, Edinburgh. Peter Jordan, of international research and insight agency Toposophy will share findings with senior representatives from Edinburgh’s tourism industry as they meet to explore the key issues and opportunities arising from Edinburgh’s ongoing success as a visitor destination.
Sofant Technologies secures £800K investment
Edinburgh-based Sofant Technologies Ltd has secured nearly £800K of new investment in an over-subscribed funding round from angel syndicates Kelvin Capital Ltd, Newable and Investing Women as well as Old College Capital and Scottish Investment Bank.
Employees to take the wheel at Jerba Campervans
A North Berwick-based company which specialises in converting Volkswagen Transporter vans into luxury campervans has become Scotland’s latest employee-owned business, with 15 staff becoming owners.