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Innovate UK funding accelerates robotic stroke rehabilitation device towards launch

An innovative medtech start-up which has created a soft robotic glove to help rehabilitate stroke patients has received almost half a million pounds of new funding to accelerate its product to market. Bioliberty has secured a £435,000 project from the Biomedical Catalyst, Innovate UK’s flagship grant funding mechanism. The scheme…

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Scotland Set to Welcome Investors from Across the Globe for EIE24 Event

The renowned EIE event which aims to give investors and entrepreneurs access to the Scottish tech ecosystem will return next year, after a two-year hiatus. EIE24 will bring together over 130 investors from around the world for two days of networking, discovery, and deal-making with some of Scotland’s most innovative…

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Scottish Brand and Communications Agency Achieves 103% Growth in Top-Line Revenue and Doubles in Size in 12-Month Period

Rationale, a strategic brand and communications agency, has announced an impressive 103% growth in top-line revenue over the past 12 months. The strong financial growth has also been further supported by the business doubling its team in size and further international growth. The agency, headquartered in Edinburgh and with offices…

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UNWRAP THE MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS WITH VIRGIN HOTELS EDINBURGH AS IT PARTNERS WITH SUPPORT THE MAKERS FOR A CHRISTMAS MARKET

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh is hosting its inaugural Christmas Market in partnership with Support the Makers on the 10th of December  The market will include 26 stalls of local vendors  From every Eve dessert sold, £1 goes to charity, Free Cakes for Kids   A special, festive brunch in Eve includes musical…

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Edinburgh Food Hall Bonnie & Wild unveils latest bar venture with Isle of Raasay Distillery

Edinburgh’s Bonnie & Wild and Isle of Raasay Distillery have unveiled a new collaborative venture that sees the Hebridean distillery take over one of the popular Food Hall’s bars for the month of December. Opening at the weekend, the Isle of Raasay Distillery bar at Bonnie & Wild aims to…

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Burges Salmon launches Energy Disputes Guide to help the sector manage risks and avoid disputes

The firm explores the legal, commercial and practical opportunities to mitigate risk and avoid disputes throughout the lifecycle of energy projects Independent UK law firm Burges Salmon has launched a new guide to help the Energy sector navigate the complexities of energy disputes. ‘Energy Disputes Guide: Managing risk and avoiding…

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Red Tape, Regulation & Costs Holding Back Exports

• Almost half (49%) of businesses say current customs checks and declarations are a barrier to exporting. This rises to 62% for manufacturers • Taxes and duties, due to tariffs, are the next biggest stumbling block for two fifths (40%) of firms. • Regulations, such as product certification, cause problems…

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The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo appoints new CEO

Jason Barrett will bring a wealth of military experience and business acumen to the role The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo has appointed Jason Barrett as its new CEO as the world-renowned spectacle looks ahead to an exciting future.  Jason steps up from his role as Chief Operating Officer, having originally…

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Registers of Scotland December webinars

Challenges of the Title Conditions Act 2003 – Wednesday 6 Dec 2023 at 10am This webinar takes a look at some of the common challenges presented by the Title Conditions (Scotland) Act 2003. It aims to help you to better understand how to avoid rejection of applications creating new real…

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Chamber Network Reacts To Labour’s Small Business Plan

Reacting to the publication of Labour’s small business plan, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, said:     “We were pleased to welcome the Shadow Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds to Essex this morning to launch this important plan with Chamber members.     “Our network of 53 accredited…

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