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Investors dive in with seven-figure boost for Scots underwater robotics pioneer

A Scottish underwater robotics firm has received a seven-figure investment into its plans to revolutionise operations in the energy and security sectors

Dr Oleg Ishkov with a colleague (PhD student Alsu Valiakhmetova) at Heriot-Watt University lab (2018). Picture credit Tanya Jay-2

Cleantech innovation aims to seal 100,000 methane-leaking wells by 2034

Rockit, a cleantech initiative from Heriot-Watt University, has unveiled ambitious plans to help seal 100,000 methane-leaking wells within the next decade using new chemical injection technology.

Adrian Gillespie - March 2024

Scottish Enterprise celebrates record results for Scottish economy

Strongest ever performance on jobs and capital investment

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£800,000 funding boost for fully mechanical prosthetic hand

Metacarpal – a startup behind what is thought to be the world’s first mechanical bionic hand – has secured £800,000 in seed funding to accelerate its prosthetics development and improve the lives of amputees.

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Australian-owned fintech company HALO to establish Glasgow base

HALO Invest, a wholly owned subsidiary of Sydney-headquartered fintech firm HALO Technologies, has announced its intention to set up a new operations and development centre in Glasgow and create more than 60 jobs over the next two years.

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Ana Stewart’s Pathways Forward announces second cohort of Pledge partners

Pathways Forward has announced its second cohort of Pledge partners, with Converge, The Open University in Scotland, Royal Bank of Scotland, Scottish Enterprise, SIS Ventures, Social Investment Scotland, South of Scotland Enterprise, and the University of Strathclyde committing to actionable steps aligned with the principles set out in the Pathways report.

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Green Bioactives awarded £100,000 Scottish Enterprise SMART grant to propel biomanufacturing innovation in personal care

Green Bioactives (GBL), a pioneering world-class company in the discovery, development and sustainable production of high value plant-based products, is delighted to announce that it has been awarded a £100,000 Scottish Enterprise SMART grant.

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Aveni secures £11M investment to drive AI revolution in financial services

AI Fintech Aveni.ai has announced one of the largest Series A investments in a Scottish business this year, amounting to £11 million. The investment is led by Puma Private Equity with participation from Par Equity and financial services industry leaders: Lloyds Banking Group and Nationwide.

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New support from Scottish Enterprise offers businesses a step on the ladder to growth

Scottish Enterprise is launching a new support programme for businesses ready to undertake capital investment but looking to develop leaders, change business processes as well as improve digital systems to maximise impact. 

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Forth Green Freeport up and running

Six weeks on from being officially opened for business, Forth Green Freeport (FGF) is now well into the process of working to attract businesses, jobs and investment.

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Scottish Enterprise commits £8m to Dundee Life Sciences Innovation Hub

Deputy First Minister of Scotland Kate Forbes today joined Scottish Enterprise Chief Executive Adrian Gillespie to announce an £8 million grant contribution to the construction of the University of Dundee’s Life Sciences Innovation Hub during a visit to the site.

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West Dunbartonshire to benefit from 195 new jobs, thanks to air purification and disinfection technology company, Innova Nanojet Technologies Ltd

Scottish Enterprise providing £1.5 million grant towards almost £9 million company investment