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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
Call to ‘turn up the dial’ as Edinburgh University unveils record-breaking stats
Edinburgh University’s commercialisation arm has unveiled record-breaking annual results including the launch of 127 companies.
The latest report also shows that Edinburgh Innovations filed 140 patents during the financial year 2023/24, while £141 million was invested into university-associated companies.
Source: The Scotsman
Midlothian showcased in Commercial Properties Monthly
Midlothian is featured in the November issue of Commercial Properties Monthly, showcasing everything that makes it a great, green place to grow your business.
Cream of Scotland's dealmaking community celebrated at inaugural awards in Edinburgh
Scotland's finest corporate financiers, accountants, bankers, funders, lawyers and mergers and acquisitions professionals have been celebrated at the Scotland Dealmakers Awards in Edinburgh.
The Dealmaker of the Year was Kerry Sharp at Scottish Enterprise whose team invested £52 million into more than 100 companies over the year, leveraging in additional funding of £152m from private sector investors.
Source: Business Insider
Midlothian Strategy for Inclusive Economic Growth 2025-2030 approved
Councillors have approved the Midlothian Strategy for Inclusive Economic Growth 2025-2030, a comprehensive plan aimed at fostering a wellbeing economy that supports local residents, communities and businesses.
Finalists announced for Midlothian & East Lothian Business Awards 2023
The finalists have been announced for this year’s Midlothian & East Lothian Business Awards, following review by judges who made the selection from a large number of entries for the 2023 ceremony, run annually by Midlothian & East Lothian Chamber of Commerce.
Supporting women in entrepreneurship
The Scottish Government will carefully consider proposals to support more women into entrepreneurship, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said following publication of a wide-ranging independent review. Pathways: A New Approach for Women in Entrepreneurship was commissioned by the Scottish Government to identify ways to unlock untapped potential, close the gender gap and boost Scotland’s economy.
Former Apple adviser to meet Scottish female founders in California trade mission
Ron Weissman, a leading global tech sector figure, former senior executive at Apple and adviser to the company’s late founder Steve Jobs, will meet with a group of Scottish-based female company founders including those from within Midlothian Science Zone.
Midlothian businesses encouraged to sign Midlothian Business Green Pledge
A newly launched Carbon Charter and Green Pledge is designed to support businesses in the transition to being a green business, demonstrating their commitment to the Scottish Government and Midlothian Council’s Net Zero ambitions.