More than 500 new jobs are to be created as part of plans to establish a global health research, development and manufacturing hub. Life sciences giant LumiraDx has announced a £78 million investment in its current Scottish operations which could see up to 750 jobs created over the next three
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Hydrogen technology company Arcola Energy Ltd will bring up to 135 jobs to the former Michelin site in Dundee over a three-year period, after securing a £1.5 million grant from Scottish Enterprise.
Mangata Networks LLC, an American company specialising in satellite-enabled telecommunication services, has signalled its substantial ambitions for Scotland following financial support from Scottish Enterprise.
Stamp Free Limited, the Edinburgh-based digital postage stamp company, has announced it has successfully raised £300,000 to ramp up commercial traction and further develop its Stamp Free Digital Postage Solution™. The funding was led by Silicon Valley-based R42 Group and Cambridge Angels
Neil Francis, interim managing director of Scottish Enterprise, explains how Scotland’s commitment to inclusivity and net-zero can be shared via our trading relationships. As March begins and with spring on the horizon, it has been a very busy start to the year for international trade and
The UK Government must continue to be focused on ensuring the success of UK fintech, according to the newly released Kalifa Review of Fintech.
Three university-led projects have successfully received funding from Scottish Enterprise’s Low Carbon Challenge Fund and will support SMEs across industries from transport to energy – including a unique programme combining food and drink with computer games.
Suzanne Sosna, interim director for global trade at Scottish Enterprise, outlines how the organisation is supporting Scottish companies following the end of the EU transition period. COVID-19 has changed everything; how we work, how and what we buy, who we spend time with, how we communicate, how we
TranSwap, a cross-border payment platform based in Singapore, has officially launched in Scotland – the company’s fifth market after Singapore, Hong Kong, Indonesia and Malaysia. The UK office and global R&D centre are in Edinburgh, where they expect to create 54 jobs over the next t
Xergy, a new tech start-up behind a cloud-based system that can help companies get ready for tomorrow’s economy through digital transformation, has secured £425,000 grant funding from Scottish Enterprise. The funding will enable Xergy to further invest in the development of its revolutio
Neil Francis, interim managing director of Scottish Enterprise, looks ahead to the trade and investment environment in Scotland in 2021. The recent announcement of a further national lockdown due to COVID-19 was a difficult start to 2021 for many, including those involved in international trade and
Dundee-based teamwear specialist Direct Soccer Limited is celebrating the expansion of its warehouse and installation of innovative automated machinery following an investment of over £1.9 million supported by Scottish Enterprise that will also create 25 new jobs. Bryce Gibson and Joyce Gibson
Plans for a tourist resort on the banks of Loch Lomond have been resurrected after an agreement was reached between Scottish Enterprise and Flamingo Land. The economic development agency has been in talks with Flamingo Land subsidiary Lomond Banks since the withdrawal of a previous planning applicat
Neil Francis, interim managing director of Scottish Enterprise, outlines the support available to Scottish companies as the EU transition period comes to an end. The past year has been incredibly tough for businesses the length and breadth of Scotland.
Edinburgh-based drug delivery company Bio-Images Drug Delivery Limited (BDD), has positioned itself for rapid growth with a £1.2 million investment led by Archangels. The Archangels investment was supported by Scottish Enterprise and BioCity Investments.