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New research highlights up to £72bn of opportunities in the wave, tidal and offshore wind energy supply chain
01 February 2018
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
01 February 2018
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
31 January 2018
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
31 January 2018
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.
Fyne Homes to build three wind turbines, generate £15.6m for Argyll and Bute community benefit
24 January 2018
6.9-megawatt scheme funded by Triodos Bank and the Scottish Investment Bank
Latest Export Scotland Statistics show international exports continue to increase
24 January 2018
Scottish Development International welcomes findings from the latest Export Scotland Statistics which reveal that Scotland’s international exports (excluding oil and gas) increased by £460 million to £29.8 billion in 2016.
FinTech Scotland CEO announced
12 January 2018
Stephen Ingledew has been appointed the Chief Executive of FinTech Scotland, the enterprise established by the Scottish Government, the private sector led by Scottish Financial Enterprise, and University of Edinburgh to drive sustainable economic growth in financial services through innovation, collaboration and inclusion.
New Energy Strategy for Scotland
20 December 2017
Scottish Enterprise has welcomed the publication of the first Scottish Energy Strategy by the Scottish Government.
Scottish Enterprise delivers highest business innovation figures to date
20 December 2017
£424m R&D investment and £750m revenue generated