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Japan trade envoy shows Scotland aims high in investment
"Scotland is open for business. We have phenomenal talent, abundant natural resources and a world-renowned reputation for innovation on which to capitalise." says Minister for Business, Richard Lochhead, on the appointment of Scotland's first trade envoy to Japan.
Source: The Herald
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.
AI’s future stars join Edinburgh accelerator
A body-sizing app to improve online shopping, 3D printed tumours to test cancer drugs, and a mental health early warning monitor are among the 12 innovations selected for the next University of Edinburgh AI Accelerator.