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Business Energy Scotland – New lighting fast track assessment for SMEs

28th April 2023

Right now, many businesses are looking to save energy, cut bills and reduce their carbon footprint. Lighting is a great place for them to start. For most businesses in Scotland, lighting makes up a significant chunk of energy costs. The good news is that by upgrading to modern lighting, such as LEDs, they can make big […]

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HIE Green Grant Fund

29th May 2023

HIE has launched their ‘Green Grant Fund’ which aims to support businesses in the tourism, creative industries and food and drink processing sectors, and social enterprises in any sector, across the Highlands and Islands to reduce or green their energy usage. The funding is a non-repayable grant of up to £150,000 which will cover up to 50% of […]

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First dedicated government fund to build space infrastructure launched with £50 million

29th May 2023

The UK Space Agency is launching a £50 million fund to support the development of cutting-edge research and development facilities. The Space Clusters and Infrastructure Fund (SCIF) – the first dedicated fund for UK space infrastructure – will award match funding to UK organisations to develop the R&D infrastructure needed to make space products mission-ready […]

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£1.5 million for innovations that can tackle UK Defence and Security challenges in space

19th May 2023

DASA has launched Space to Innovate – Charlie Drop which seeks innovations that can aid UK Defence and Security to develop future space science and technologies. DASA has launched the Charlie Drop of the Space to Innovate Campaign Up to £1.5 million in funding available for innovative technologies that can aid UK Defence and Security to […]

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The first meeting of the New Deal for Business Group

18th May 2023

Involving businesses at an early stage of policy development will be one of the key aims of a group established by the Scottish Government to deepen links with the private sector. Dr Poonam Malik, Head of Investments at the University of Strathclyde, will co-chair the New Deal for Business Group alongside Wellbeing Economy Secretary Neil […]

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DASA – New Themed Competition Launched

18th May 2023

The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) and Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) Space Programme are pleased to launch the Charlie Drop of the Space to Innovate Campaign. This competition seeks proposals that can aid UK Defence and Security to develop future space science and technologies. This Charlie Drop follows on from the Alpha and Bravo Drop, […]

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Scotland’s Frontline Role in Securing New International Trade Opportunities

11th May 2023

The Scottish Government had a progress review of ‘A Trading Nation’ just last year; this is the document that sets out the delivery of the Scottish Government’s export growth strategy, the priority countries we want to focus on and the priority sectors that offer the biggest opportunity. Analysis has identified a priority list of countries […]

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DASA Competition – ‘Humans in Systems: Accelerating Interaction Innovation’

11th May 2023

The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA), in partnership with the Defence Science Technology Laboratory (Dstl), is delighted to launch a new Themed Competition called, ‘Humans in Systems: Accelerating Interaction Innovation’. This competition seeks innovations in Human Machine Interaction (HMI) and interface technologies and approaches to support improvements in human machine interaction and to support computer mediated teamwork and […]

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Construction Begins at Sutherland, the UK Mainland’s First Vertical Launch Spaceport

5th May 2023

Construction Begins at Sutherland, the UK Mainland’s First Vertical Launch Spaceport & £14.6 Million Public Investment Package Confirmed for Carbon-Neutral Spaceport Project Orbex has announced that construction has begun at Sutherland Spaceport (formerly known as Space Hub Sutherland) in Scotland, making this the first vertical launch spaceport to be built on the UK mainland. Located […]

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Wick – Aberdeen air services see a successful first year

3rd May 2023

Wick – Aberdeen air services see a successful first year Almost 9,000 passengers have used reinstated air services between Wick and Aberdeen in a successful first year of operation, accessing a wide range of domestic and international destinations. The services are delivered under a Public Service Obligation (PSO), with financial support from The Scottish Government […]

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West of Orkney Windfarm Public Consultation Events

3rd May 2023

Premier Partners West of Orkney Windfarm announce a series of public consultation events. Starting May 16 in Thurso and running through May 25 in Stromness, the public meetings will feature an overview of feedback analysis, a project update, and insights into environmental assessments. Everyone is welcome to join, meet the development team, share their thoughts […]

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