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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.