AI-powered chemistry technique born in Glasgow ‘validated’ by leading journals – heralding new dawn for drug discovery. Lee Cronin's Chemify aims to robotically synthesise the process of creating small molecules, which are used to create new drugs
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Falkirk to play key role in 'stabilising the grid' with new battery storage facility | FutureScot Falkirk to play key role in 'stabilising the grid' and supporting clean energy aims with new battery storage facility

Falkirk to play key role in ‘stabilising the grid’ with new battery storage facility. Bankside facility, which Rolls Royce will help to build, will connect to the grid in 2026 and come online in 2027
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Technology helps humans and animals 'share experiences', Glasgow-led research shows | FutureScot Technology can help humans and animals 'share experiences' according to a new study by researchers at the University of Glasgow

Technology helps humans and animals ‘share experiences’, Glasgow-led research shows. New study shows devices can bridge the gap between people and lemurs in animal-computer interaction research led by the University of Glasgow
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New CEO for Edinburgh-based Zudu as AI specialist targets £10 million-plus revenue growth | FutureScot Edinburgh-based Zudu has appointed a new chief executive as the AI specialist aims to become a £10 million-plus revenue business

New CEO for Edinburgh-based Zudu as AI specialist targets £10 million-plus revenue growth. Paul Duffy moves into the leadership role with the firm, as it also switches to new premises in Leith
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Three Glasgow 'deeptech' companies complete £772,000 investment round | FutureScot Three Glasgow 'deeptech' companies complete £772,000 investment round after completing accelerator programme

Glasgow 'deeptech' companies spanning quantum computing, housing management and offshore wind infrastructure complete £772,000 investment round. Quantcore Technologies, Vuabl and Airspection secure funding after completing STAC accelerator programme
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Self-driving cars may have to 'adapt' to share roads safely with runners, according to Glasgow-led research | FutureScot Self-driving cars may have to 'adapt' to share roads safely with runners, according to Glasgow-led research

Self-driving cars may have to ‘adapt’ to share roads safely with runners, according to Glasgow-led research. Runners more likely to take 'risks' in traffic, which poses potentially new safety and design challenges for automated vehicle manufacturers
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Government report reveals biggest increase in computing science teacher numbers in Scotland since records began | FutureScot Government report reveals biggest increase in computing science teacher numbers in Scotland since records began

Exclusive: Government report reveals biggest increase in computing science teacher numbers in Scotland since records began. New Computing Science Summary Report shows teacher numbers almost doubled last year - halting a long-term decline
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Karen Meechan to step down as chief executive of Scotland's tech trade body | FutureScot Karen Meechan, chief executive of Scotland's tech trade body - ScotlandIS - will step down at end of May after 22 years with the organisation

Karen Meechan to step down as chief executive of Scotland’s tech trade body. Meechan, who has served for 22 years with ScotlandIS, will leave her post at the end of May
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Deputy first minister backs business equalities drive for women in Edinburgh | FutureScot Scotland's deputy first minister backed an equalities drive for women in Edinburgh to widen access for under-represented groups in business

Deputy first minister backs business equalities drive for women in Edinburgh. Kate Forbes attends Bold Beginnings showcase which helps underrepresented women gain access to business skills and venture creation support
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New government guidance published for the 'safe and ethical' use of AI in Scotland's schools | FutureScot New government guidance has been published for teachers and pupils on the 'safe and ethical' use of AI in Scotland's schools

Scottish Government publishes new guidance on AI in schools, setting out 'guardrails' for safe and ethical use of the tech in classrooms - with children's rights, pupil equity and fairness at the core
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NHS Grampian deploys AI-powered note-taker to improve health and social care | FutureScot NHS Grampian deploys AI-powered note-taking tool to improve health and social care outcomes - reducing admin and paperwork burden on staff

NHS Grampian deploys AI-powered note-taker to improve health and social care. Nurses report clinical trial of Corti tool is helping enhance their interactions with patients, and reducing the admin and paperwork trail
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Public sector cyber lessons not being shared or failing to be implemented fast enough, per new Scottish Government report | FutureScot Cyber lessons are not being shared or failing to be implemented fast enough, per new Scottish Government report

Public sector cybersecurity lessons not being shared or failing to be implemented fast enough, per new Scottish Government report. New analysis shows same 'gaps' remain since high-profile ransomware attacks on Scottish public agencies in 2020 and 2023
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Glasgow company's AI software achieves up to 100% accuracy for identifying childhood sleep apnoea in ground-breaking NHS trials | FutureScot Glasgow company's AI software achieves up to 100% accuracy for identifying childhood sleep apnoea in ground-breaking NHS trials

Glasgow company’s AI software achieves up to 100% accuracy for identifying childhood sleep apnoea in ground-breaking NHS trials. Seluna's platform could reduce patient diagnosis to 10 minutes from the current manual process which takes four hours
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Why the Futurescot AI Challenge matters for Scotland’s AI Strategy | FutureScot Storm ID says never been a better time for Scottish public sector organisations to turn ambition into action and help shape how AI is adopted

Why the Futurescot AI Challenge matters for Scotland's AI Strategy. Public sector adoption, done well, builds the trust needed to develop AI responsibly and deliver the next generation of world-class public services [Partner Content] @stormid.com
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Embracing the 'chaos'. Growing a company is not a linear, straightforward process, according to former Skyscanner exec helping Scotland's next generation of founders | FutureScot Growing a company is not a linear process, according to former Skyscanner exec helping Scotland's next generation of founders

Embracing the ‘chaos’. Growing a company is not a linear, straightforward process, according to former Skyscanner exec helping Scotland’s next generation of founders
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Large patient donation helps cancer surgeons in Glasgow expand role for robotics | FutureScot Surgeons in Glasgow will be able to treat more people using robotics thanks to a large donation by a patient who underwent cancer surgery

Large patient donation helps cancer surgeons in Glasgow expand role for robotics. Anonymous £800,000 donation helps fund 'Da Vinci' robotics system and boosts operating theatre capacity for NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde
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Health board announces expansion of virtual 'hospital at home' and 'integrated front door' services | FutureScot NHS Western Isles health board announces expansion of virtual 'hospital at home' and 'integrated front door' services

Health board announces expansion of virtual ‘hospital at home’ and ‘integrated front door’ services. NHS Western Isles ramps up virtual hospital service in bid to reduce unnecessary hospital admissions and improve patient experience
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Scottish Government brings procurement into '21st century' with new supply chain management platform | FutureScot Scottish Government brings procurement into '21st century' with new supply chain management platform Supply25

Scottish Government brings procurement into ’21st century’ with new supply chain management platform. Supply25 aims to help public sector buying teams reduce reliance on spreadsheets, form-filling and email
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Digital inclusion programme for people affected by drug use secures new funding | FutureScot Digital Lifelines Scotland inclusion programme for people affected by drug use secures new £783,150 funding

Digital inclusion programme for people affected by drug use secures new funding. Digital Lifelines Scotland receives £783,150 in funding to 'continue and extend its work' as drug death figures rise
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Supercomputer centre in Edinburgh brings £4.2 billion boost to UK economy, new report shows | FutureScot Supercomputer centre at the University of Edinburgh brings £4.2 billion boost to UK economy, new report shows

Supercomputer centre in Edinburgh brings £4.2 billion boost to UK economy, new report shows. ARCHER2 at the University of Edinburgh generates return of £8.30 for every £1 of public funding, independent analysis shows
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Glasgow spinout aims to speed up the development of new medicines for patients | FutureScot A Glasgow spinout company is aiming to harness new manufacturing technologies to speed up the development of new medicines for patients

Glasgow spinout aims to speed up the development of new medicines for patients. OpenCMC™, based at the University of Strathclyde, is working to accelerate the industrial adoption of advanced chemistry manufacturing and control
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MyCare app set to launch next month after successful live trial in Lanarkshire | FutureScot National 'MyCare' app for health and social care launching next month following initial release of the platform in the Lanarkshire region

MyCare health and social care app set to launch next month after successful live trial in Lanarkshire. Scottish Government-sponsored programme, is on track for release in April with a range of new online services for citizens
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New modelling shows UK economy could gain more than £8.6 billion by plugging connectivity gaps | FutureScot New modelling shows UK economy could gain more than £8.6 billion in value by plugging connectivity gaps according to Farrpoint

New modelling shows UK economy could gain more than £8.6 billion by plugging connectivity gaps. Edinburgh digital infrastructure specialist Farrpoint produces paper that outlines significant economic uplift from closing gigabit broadband gaps
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How user-centred design is reshaping Scotland's health and care services | FutureScot How user-centred design is reshaping Scotland's health and care services according to Canadian IT and tech giant CGI

How user-centred design is reshaping Scotland’s health and care services. Paul Bailey, Human-Centred Design Consultant
at tech company CGI, on the future of healthcare services - and the importance of 'inclusive design' [Partner Content]
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📣 Health & Social Care Transformation 2026 📣

A key session is Building the Digital Health & Social Care Systems of the Future.

🗓 Thursday, 12th March 2026
📍 Technology & Innovation Centre, Glasgow
🌐 hubs.la/Q04697Jv0

#FSHealth

📣 Health & Social Care Transformation 2026 📣

A key session is AI for Health & Social Care.

🗓 Thursday, 12th March 2026
📍 Technology & Innovation Centre, Glasgow
🌐 hubs.ly/Q0468LT10

#FSHealth

Why Patient Flow is a patient safety problem - not just an operational one | FutureScot Patient flow is not simply an efficiency challenge. It is a patient safety issue, according to digital health specialist Alcidion

Why Patient Flow is a patient safety problem – not just an operational one. Tracy McClelland, Chief Clinical Information Officer at Alcidion on how the Miya Precision platform is more than just an efficiency solution [Partner Content]
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Get the data right and AI makes every second count in modern healthcare  | FutureScot Get the data right and AI makes every second count in modern healthcare, according to Intersystems's Rami Riman

Get the data right and AI makes every second count in modern healthcare. Rami Riman, Director of Clinical and Business Improvements at Intersystems, says ensuring data is unified across healthcare systems is key to harnessing AI [Partner Content]
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Continued investment into surgical robotics will reduce strain on Scotland's healthcare system, says innovation agency | FutureScot Continued investment into surgical robotics will reduce strain on Scotland's healthcare system, says innovation agency

Continued investment into surgical robotics will reduce strain on Scotland’s healthcare system, says innovation agency. InnoScot Health, which helps bring new innovation to frontline healthcare, says robotics ‘vital’ to efficiency for health boards
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📣 Health & Social Care Transformation 2026 📣

A key session is Building a Safe Digital Wall: Trust, Governance and AI in Health & Care Data.

🗓 Thursday, 12th March 2026
📍 Technology & Innovation Centre, Glasgow
🌐 hubs.la/Q0460PxL0

#FSHealth