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Edinburgh ranked third small and mid-sized city globally

Edinburgh has been ranked as the third small and mid-sized city globally in fDi Magazines GlobalCities of the Future awards 2014/15.

Business leaders urged to back £1bn City Region deal bid

Business leaders throughout Edinburgh and the South East of Scotland are being urged to pledge their support for a proposal designed to accelerate growth in the region.

SIB plans to invest £75m in Scottish businesses

The Scottish Investment Bank has relaunched its co-investment funds, with the aim of investing up to £75m into companies across Scotland over three years.

Investment firm aids innovation on campus

The University of Edinburgh has signed a deal with a leading investment company to encourage funding of innovations.

University spin-out Parkure gets crowdfunding investment

University of Edinburgh spin-out company Parkure Ltd has successfully attracted over £75,000 in crowdfunding investment to help develop a cure for Parkinson’s disease.

Garrapat set to launch crowdfunding campaign for Lyme disease prevention technology

Ticks and Lyme Disease (Lyme borreliosis) is a tick-borne disease that is a growing problem in the UK, with about 1000 cases reported each year.

£10m deal to boost impact of animal science innovations

Innovations that improve the health of farmed animals and raise agricultural productivity will be brought to market with the support of a £10 million investment.

2016/17 a record year for SIB investment into Scottish growth companies

Scottish Enterprise has today revealed that its investment arm, the Scottish Investment Bank (SIB), invested a record £63.5m into 146 Scottish companies during 2016/17.

Multi-million investment backs sustainable, low-carbon companies

The University of Edinburgh has moved £60m of its investments into businesses that directly benefit the environment.

CALCIVIS raises £3.15m to fund PMA approval of CALCIVIS® Imaging System ahead of a planned US launch

CALCIVIS, a medical devices company focused on revolutionising the management of tooth decay and enabling preventive dentistry, announces it has closed a £3.15 million equity funding round from existing investors Archangel Investors, Julz and the Scottish...

John Swinney officially opens pioneering Newbattle High School

Midlothian's Newbattle High School, a Digital Centre of Excellence that focuses on equipping young people with 21st century digital skills, was officially opened by Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills, John Swinney.

Amprologix secures funding to develop new antibiotic with Ingenza

Amprologix has been awarded a £1.2 million contract from the UK Department of Health and Social Care to accelerate the development and scale up its lead antibiotic candidate.

Life science businesses secure record equity investment as industry’s stellar growth continues

Scotland’s life sciences companies raised a record £85m of equity investment during the past year according to new figures released by Life Sciences Scotland.

Strategic Economic Case for a Rural University

When SRUC becomes a new rural enterprise university it could lead to a £4.5 billion boost to the Scottish economy, according to a new report.

World leading entrepreneurs congregate in Scotland for CAN DO Fest

Entrepreneurial icons flock to Scotland as the second edition of CAN DO Fest, Scotland’s festival of impactful entrepreneurship, kicks off with EIE 2019.

New £10m investment in aquaculture

The Scottish Aquaculture Innovation Centre has received a £10m, 5-year funding package to support the sustainable growth of the sector and re-affirm Scotland’s position as a global leader in innovation and seafood production.

The Turing Trust moves Scottish base to Loanhead

The family of World War Two codebreaker Alan Turing have bought an industrial unit in Midlothian to help a trust set up in his name.

Growing the life sciences sector in Scotland

A new plan as to how Scotland's life sciences sector can increase exports has been published by the Scottish Government.

Greengage accepted into the Pearse Lyons Global Agritech Accelerator

Greengage, a Midlothian-based agricultural technology company, has been accepted into the Pearse Lyons Global Agritech Accelerator programme.

Major funding award for Scotland fintech centre

World-first collaboration between University of Edinburgh, FDATA and Fintech Scotland receives grant from UK Government.

Roslin Technologies embarks on £50m capital raise

Roslin Technologies, is embarking on a £50 million second round capital raise to invest in a wide range of cutting-edge agritech initiatives and build valuable relationships.

Roslin Technologies completes £10 million seed funding round to become the largest Agritech start-up in UK history

Roslin Technologies Ltd., based at University of Edinburgh’s Easter Bush Campus, successfully raises £10 million from institutional investors The British Innovation Fund.

Edinburgh Technopole announce an exciting new business opportunity at 'The Hub'

Edinburgh Technopole is expanding and Phase One will provide additional tenant amenities, including new catering facilities offering a unique, exciting business opportunity for an ambitious catering professional looking for growth.

Investing in research and innovation

Businesses will benefit from investment of £5 million into the national Interface programme, helping to match them to Scotland’s world-leading academic expertise.

New strategy to boost Midlothian’s economy

An ambitious new 5-year economic strategy is being developed by Midlothian Council in a bid to drive innovation, investment and inclusive growth in the area.

Life science enterprises in Scotland raise the commercial ambition

Life Sciences Scotland industry survey shares insights on the extent of the commercial ambition amongst the sector’s small and medium sized enterprises.

Park life remains positive at Edinburgh Technopole

At Edinburgh Technopole, the development of the Pioneer Building has created a brand new collaborative heart to this science and business park within Midlothian Science Zone.

Investing in Scotland’s entrepreneurs and innovators

A comprehensive package of support for innovative early stage businesses whose routes to investment and growth have been impacted by coronavirus (COVID-19) has been announced.

Novel vertical farm to accelerate skills, research and innovation

SRUC will be the first higher education institute in Scotland to open a vertical farm for research and education.

Scottish EDGE returns bigger and better to mark the 20th round of awards

Scottish EDGE Awards now open for submissions for what will be its 20th round of funding in the last eight years.

Ministers’ visit puts seal on City Region Deal

UK Prime Minister Theresa May and Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon have visited the University of Edinburgh to formally agree the Edinburgh and South East Scotland City Region Deal.

Scotland's first venture builder is launched

The Food & Agriculture Science Transformer (FAST), an ambitious programme creating the first venture studio in Scotland is created by the Roslin Institute and investment firm Deep Science Ventures.

Roslin Technologies invests in ‘superstar’ insects of sustainable food

Roslin Technologies announce investment in Singapore-based Protenga, an innovative business which farms black soldier fly insects to produce animal feed and fertiliser.

Biotangents to present at Animal Health Innovation Summit Showcase

Veterinary diagnostics company, Biotangents, has been selected as a finalist in the Animal Health Innovation 2021 Showcase.

£74m investment for AgriTech Hub on Easter Bush Campus

The new agritech hub will have reach across the University of Edinburgh improving the efficiency and output of agricultural applications, and enhance worldwide food security.

Edinburgh Technopole now part of We Are Pioneer Group

Merger between science park investor and early-stage accelerators to create Britain's biggest life sciences ecosystem.

Get Sm@RT with small ruminant farming

A multinational team of researchers have been awarded €2m from Horizon 2020 to improve uptake of new digital technologies, increasing the efficiency and sustainability of small ruminant farming systems in Europe and beyond.

EPP accredited by Living Wage Foundation

Edinburgh Pharmaceutical Processes, a GLP Contract Research Laboratory in Midlothian Science Zone, is accredited by Living Wage Foundation UK.

Wobble Genomics launches with £1.2m investment to unlock RNA promise

Spin out from the University of Edinburgh could help boost the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of diseases by unlocking new potential from RNA sequencing.

Biotangents secures £2.2m additional funding and strengthens management team

Midlothian-based Biotangents has secured £2.2m of new funding and strengthened the management team and Board to further support the next phase of development and roll-out of its ‘on farm’ rapid disease technology.

OGI Bio secures £1m investment

OGI Bio, a University of Edinburgh start-up, is developing affordable and innovative solutions for the automation and analysis of microbial culturing

Academic innovators go head-to-head for £310k prize

Scotland’s largest company creation programme for the university sector has unveiled the 28 finalists who will compete for over £300,000 of equity-free funding and start-up support.

Roslin Innovation Centre boosts UK economy

An independent review has revealed that Roslin Innovation Centre has delivered economic benefits estimated to be equivalent to £2.86 for every £1 invested in its development.

New company launched to maximise the commercialisation of research at Easter Bush Campus

Roslin Technologies will offer opportunities for investors looking to capitalise on the growing demand for food and agricultural products.

Economic renewal strategy to support jobs and businesses in Midlothian

Midlothian Council has approved a new Economic Renewal Strategy, setting out its ambitious approach to managing the transition from lockdown and planning for the longer term challenges the local economy will face.

Roslin Technologies widens portfolio with foray into eco-friendly dog food

Roslin Technologies is extending the reach of its advanced animal stem-cell technology with launch of a new venture that will produce and sell high-quality, eco-friendly dog food without the use of farm animals.

New report highlights Scotland’s AAA strength

More than 200 companies, research centres and academic partners have been identified as key stakeholders in the animal health, agri-tech and aquaculture (AAA) sector in Scotland.