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Dyneval turns microscale motion into actionable insights
Midlothian Science Zone Business Forum took place on Tuesday 3rd February 2026 at Bush House, on Pioneer – Edinburgh Technopole, for the launch of the Lumero S1, a ground-breaking particle size analyser from Dyneval Ltd.
Archangels leverages £41m of investment in Scottish scale-ups in 2025
Edinburgh-based angel investment syndicate, Archangels, has leveraged £41.1 million of investment in Scottish scale-ups during 2025, in some of Scotland’s best early-stage tech and life science companies.
Source: Scottish Financial News
Tech top of agenda for deputy first minister on Canada trade visit
The tech sector will be top of the agenda for a forthcoming trade visit by deputy first minister Kate Forbes to Canada – which she hopes will encourage investment into Scotland. Forbes jets to Toronto and Nova Scotia today where she will meet banks and assets managers – with a focus on getting more investment into Scotland through key sectors such as digital technology, fintech, renewables and clean energy.
Source: FUTURESCOT
'Revolutionary' skin sensor could change how eczema is treated
For years, people living with eczema have endured endless trial-and-error treatments and long waiting lists to see a dermatologist.
Now, scientists at Heriot-Watt University believe they’ve developed “ground-breaking technology” that could revolutionise how the condition is diagnosed and treated.
Source: STV
Veterinary diagnostics company MI:RNA recruits renowned veterinary experts to support advancement of its cutting-edge diagnostic technology amid rapid growth
Pioneering veterinary diagnostics company MI:RNA has recruited leading veterinary experts to support the advancement of its cutting-edge diagnostic technology.
Source: The Scotsman
Scotland leading UK’s space race as Skyrora granted ‘milestone’ launch licence
Skyrora is poised to become the first British company to manufacture and launch a rocket into space from Scottish soil after being granted an operator’s licence, in a milestone moment for the groundbreaking project.
Source: The Scotsman
The Ventures Lab and Techscaler unite to supercharge Scottish impact startups
By working together, The Ventures Lab and Techscaler aim to strengthen the pipeline of impact-driven startups in Scotland. Through shared learning, aligned programme delivery, and a more connected offering to participants, this partnership will help more people turn ideas into sustainable ventures that address key challenges of our time.
Source: Scottish Financial News
Scotland’s National Innovation Summit, Celebrating Scottish Innovation
Business Minister Richard Lochhead has announced Scotland’s first National Innovation Week will take place later this year..
Taking place from Monday 22 September to Friday 26 September, it will celebrate Scotland’s proud legacy of innovation while showcasing the country’s global leadership in pioneering the transformative technologies and industries of the future.
Scots AI Device Targets Skin Cancer Delays In Remote Areas
A Scottish researcher at Edinburgh’s Heriot-Watt University has led the development of a new AI tool that could transform skin cancer care for patients living in remote areas by allowing for fast and potentially life-saving diagnoses.
Source: DIGIT
Scotland 'set to be at forefront of UK's technological revolution' with AI investment
Scotland could receive billions of pounds in tech investment after the launch of an AI Growth Zone, the UK Government says.
Scottish Secretary Ian Murray said that this initiative would position Scotland at the "forefront of the UK's technological revolution".
Source: Business Insider