Space Hub Sutherland will be a launch pad for jobs and the economy

29th September 2021

A new report launched today[1] (Wednesday 29th September), commissioned by Caithness Chamber of Commerce on behalf of the Caithness & North Sutherland Regeneration Partnership, demonstrates the economic benefits that Space Hub Sutherland will bring to the North Highland and Moray areas. Space Hub Sutherland – a new satellite launch site – will bring huge employment […]

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DASA Market Exploration

29th September 2021

The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) is pleased to launch a new Market Exploration called Tackling E-Scooter and E-Bike enabled crime, which aims to explore innovative solutions that enhance the ability of UK Police to prevent E-Scooters and E-Bikes from being used to commit criminal acts. This Market Exploration is being run on behalf of the Home Office (HO) and […]

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News from Scottish Chambers of Commerce – International Travel Testing

24th September 2021

Commenting on the confirmation that the Scottish Government is to ease testing for inbound international travel and will align with the UK, Dr Liz Cameron, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce said:  “This will come as huge relief for Scotland’s aviation sector and the wider Scottish economy. For weeks businesses have been in […]

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Scottish Chambers of Commerce respond to Scottish Government update on COVID-19 vaccine certification and international travel restrictions

21st September 2021

Responding to the Scottish Government’s COVID-19 update and confirmation of additional settings where vaccine certification will be required, Dr Liz Cameron, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce said: “The Scottish Government’s vaccine certification proposals were confusing when they were first brought forward and the proposed scheme as it stands today goes well beyond […]

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Enterprise Europe Network Scotland – Partnership Opportunities 19 September 2021

20th September 2021

Opportunities to partner with businesses and organisations across Europe in a range of areas including: Communication services Installation, operation and maintenance of wind turbines Distribution of toys Distribution of handcrafted stone products Distribution of paints & enamels Distribution of footwear Manufacture of travel bags Freight-forwarding, customs, logistics & distribution services Engineering, electrical engineering & construction […]

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Fibre 1 successfully shortlisted second year running

17th September 2021

Fast-growing Moray-based digital telecoms company Fibre 1 has recently been shortlisted for Reseller of the Year at the Comms Business Awards, for the second year running. In contrast to last year’s virtual ceremony, the Team are getting their glad rags on for the first face-to face event on the 21st of September – and it’s […]

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Scottish Chambers of Commerce respond to Scottish Government update on ‘Green Ports’

17th September 2021

Commenting on the Scottish Government’s update on progress of the establishment of Green Ports in Scotland, Dr Liz Cameron, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce said: “This is an incredibly disappointing development and it is highly regrettable that a shared agreement on the design and implementation of a freeports model for Scotland could […]

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Space to Innovate Campaign – Bravo Drop – open until 9 November 2021

15th September 2021

The Bravo Drop of the Space to Innovate Campaign is now open for proposals. This Drop focuses on solving two challenge sets: Challenge 1: Novel sensing and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (ISR) technologies This challenge seeks to develop technologies and demonstrations of novel sensing modes for the space domain for military and intelligence applications; both […]

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Innovate UK SMART Grants: Aug 2021 – closes 6 October 2021

15th September 2021

UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £25 million for game-changing and commercially viable research and development innovation that can significantly impact the UK economy. This competition is open to single applicants and collaborations. To lead a project your organisation must be a UK registered: business of any size research and […]

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Women in Innovation Awards 2021 to 2022 – closes 13 October

15th September 2021

Women with exciting, innovative ideas who will inspire others can apply for a £50,000 grant and bespoke business support. To lead a project you must be a female founder, co-founder or senior decision maker within a UK registered micro, small or medium-sized business that has been operating for at least one year by the competition […]

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