Growing sugar beet in Scotland and processing the crop at a purpose-built biorefinery facility initially producing bioethanol could support thousands of jobs and make a significant contribution to the country’s net-zero ambitions, according to a study funded by Scottish Enterprise and produced
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Edinburgh-based laser firm Chromacity has signed an agreement with MSH Systems, to supply and distribute its ultrashort pulse lasers in Japan. Based in Tokyo, MSH Systems provides a wide range of optical components, lasers and spectroscopy equipment for industrial applications and academic institute
Scottish Enterprise has commissioned an ambitious international collaboration project called ‘Scot2Ger’ led by industry and supported by the public sector to explore future export opportunities for Scotland’s green hydrogen. The project, led by ScottishPower, Wood, KPMG Germany and
Low-carbon collaboration between Scotland and Japan is to be strengthened further after Scottish Enterprise signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Marubeni Corporation. The MoU between Scotland’s national economic development agency and the Japanese conglomerate will see both part
A ground-breaking feed additive that results in a 30% or more reduction in methane produced by cattle will be globally manufactured in Scotland. As the second week of COP26 gets underway in Glasgow, science-based company Royal DSM unveiled plans for a large-scale production facility at its site in D
Lanarkshire-based Advanced Clothing Solutions (ACS) has received £950,000 Scottish Enterprise grant funding to make its innovative garment rental and re-sale business even more sustainable, create 147 new permanent jobs and accelerate its path to becoming a net zero company.
Income generated by Scottish Enterprise’s equity and debt investments exceeded £50 million during the last financial year, new figures show. Seven trade exits contributed to income totalling £56m in FY2020/21, as did a partial realisation of the economic development agency’s
Aberdeen-based Sentinel Subsea, specialists in passive well integrity monitoring, has secured a six-figure investment from Alba Equity and Scottish Enterprise as it continues to develop its proven game-changing technology for the monitoring of subsea wells. Founded in 2018, Sentinel Subsea has devel
Scottish Enterprise has today welcomed the official opening of Barclays new campus in Tradeston, Glasgow. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon formally opened the 500,000 sq. ft. site, which will house Barclays' Technology, Operations and Functions Teams.
British rocket company Skyrora has agreed a multi-launch deal with the SaxaVord spaceport on Unst, the most northerly of the Shetland Islands, as it moves closer to launching its XL rocket in 2022.
Scottish Enterprise has today unveiled the impact of its support to entrepreneurs participating in its flagship business growth and leadership programme, Unlocking Ambition. Since the programme launched in 2018, it has so far helped 107 entrepreneurs from 79 companies across Scotland to generate &po
Glenmorangie today opens the doors to its ground-breaking innovation distillery, positioning its delicious single malt Scotch whisky at the industry’s leading edge. Demand for Glenmorangie continues to grow in line with the increased global appetite for exceptional whiskies. And with this mult
Eight companies, each focused on alternative energy options to achieve net-zero, have been awarded funding as part of Michelin Scotland Innovation Parc’s (MSIP) first Innovation Challenge. MSIP, a joint venture between Michelin, Dundee City Council and Scottish Enterprise, is a world-class Inn
AccelerateHER and Scottish Enterprise are partnering to increase support for female-led companies to maximise their global growth potential. This partnership supports Scottish Enterprise’s continuing commitment to gender equality and adds to its existing initiatives to help disruptive, sustain
Scottish Enterprise has today announced unprecedented support for businesses after investing over £568 million in Scotland’s economy in 2020/21. The record level of funding ensured the country’s national economic development agency supported more firms than ever before, resulting i