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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
Prozymi Biolabs: Enzyme tech could enable ‘gluten-safe’ products
Gluten-free products have improved significantly, but they can come with a hefty price tag and still don’t quite hit the mark for some consumers on taste and texture. But what if there were a way to have our ‘gluten-safe’ cake and eat it too?
Source: AgFunder News
Scottish scientists to lead world's first study on antibiotic resistance in pets
A team of scientists in the Highlands is set to lead the world’s first nationwide study into antibiotic resistance in cats and dogs. Based in Inverness, the research group from Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) will work with the UK Government’s Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) to launch a new surveillance programme aimed at detecting antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in healthy
Source: STV
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.
Moredun welcomes Dr Anita Jaglarz as new Head of Aquaculture Research Group
The Moredun Group has welcomed back Dr Anita Jaglarz as Head of the Aquaculture Research Group (ARG). Anita began her career at Moredun in 2006, initially working as a research scientist in the bacteriology department on mastitis research. When the ARG was formed in 2013, she joined as a postdoctoral researcher despite having no prior experience with aquatic species or the aquaculture industry. Her strong background in biotechnology and enthusiasm for learning quickly made her a valued member of the team.
Global Investors Zero In on Scottish Startups
Scottish startups are gaining global attention, according to a new report, with early-stage funding attracting a host of new international investors into the country’s innovation market.
Source: DIGIT
Ogibiotec Announces Strategic Investment
Ogibiotec has successfully secured a significant investment round, led by existing investors Merleview Capital, with continued backing from Scottish Enterprise, TRICAPITAL Angels Limited and Apollo Informal Investments.
Developing the UK-ADB food and nature partnership
In mid-July, a senior delegation from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) embarked on a UK mission with a series of business meetings at venues across the UK, designed to develop the ADB–UK Food and Nature Partnership launched earlier in the year by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and ADB.
This partnership aims to advance investments in biodiversity, ecosystems, and food systems transformation.
Scotland Attracts New Early-Stage Investors Despite Challenging Market Conditions
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: Scottish Financial News