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AI biosecurity tool could help save farmers time
Scientists are developing a new webtool which will use Artificial Intelligence to give time-pressured farmers tailored advice on how to protect their livestock from disease.
The device is being developed in a project by SRUC and Moredun which would quickly summarise official documentation on animal biosecurity, and deliver detail most relevant to an individual farmer’s needs at the time.
India and Scotland ramp up regional approach to business ties
An Indian – Scotland Business Meet was hosted in Edinburgh 3rd – 6th March and started with an event at Edinburgh City Chambers aimed at fostering business ties between India and Scotland in renewable energy, life sciences, IT and innovation, and whisky.
Source: The Scotsman
Scotland can be the “engine room of UK growth”
The Secretary of State for Scotland, the Rt Hon Ian Murray, told an audience at the University of Edinburgh’s Informatics Forum on Friday morning that Scotland can be “the engine room of UK growth”.
Source: The Edinburgh Reporter
Unleashing start-up talent
A package of measures to help entrepreneurs start and grow their businesses will be delivered next year with funding in the draft Scottish Budget 2025/26. As part of £15 million investment, at least £4 million will be invested to expand the number of women entrepreneurs by providing tailored support at the earliest stages of business creation.
New multi-million government funding to make Scotland world-leading start-up hub
The Scottish Government has announced a series of measures to unleash start-up talent and bridge the gender gap in the entrepreneurial sector.
As part of the £15m allocated to the start-up economy in the draft Scottish Budget 2025/26, £4m will be invested in encouraging female entrepreneurs.
Source: Holyrood