http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/news.aspxThe latest news for Scottish businesses with ambitions to grow and trade globally.Copyright Scottish Enterprise.Get involved in a nationwide competition to uncover new talent in the technology sector and match it to businesses to create a competitive advantage.http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/News/2012/02/Competition-launched-to-solve-business-challenges-with-smart-digital-media.aspx22/02/2012 14:34:00Glasgow city planners have given the go-ahead for a state-of-the-art Technology and Innovation Centre at the University of Strathclyde that will create jobs and attract inward investment.http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/News/2012/02/Green-light-for-Technology-and-Innovation-Centre.aspx21/02/2012 11:13:00The awards recognise and reward businesses that are leading the way in innovation, enterprise and quality within the food and drink industry in Scotland.http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/News/2012/02/Apply-for-the-2012-Scotland-Food-and-Drink-Excellence-Awards.aspx20/02/2012 17:08:00Clansman Dynamics, a global leader in the design and manufacture of robotic handling equipment has revealed that its turnover has soared by more than 60 percent - from £7 million to £11 million – in the two years since the company became employee-owned.http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/News/2012/02/Clansman-turnover-more-than-doubles-since-employee-buyout.aspx20/02/2012 15:21:00Weekly bulletin collating public sector, industry and company news for creative industries by David Hartley.http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/News/2012/02/Digital-media-news-week-9-2012.aspx20/02/2012 12:37:00Eight new Scottish manufacturers have won a bronze excellence accreditation in recognition of their outstanding quality and customer satisfaction levels at a UK-wide Supply Chain 21 (SC21) conference.http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/News/2012/02/Industry-excellence-awards-for-Scottish-manufacturers-in-aerospace-defence-and-security.aspx14/02/2012 12:30:00Weekly bulletin collating public sector, industry and company news for creative industries by David Hartley.http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/News/2012/02/Digital-media-news-week-8-2012.aspx13/02/2012 11:03:00The marine and tidal energy sector is to benefit from £6 million in funding to further develop testing of new wave and tidal prototypes in the seas around Scotland.http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/News/2012/02/6-million-wave-and-tidal-energy-development-funding-available-through-WATERS-2.aspx13/02/2012 09:30:00The UK Government confirmed that the UK-wide consortium bid from Ocean Energy Innovation, Carbon Trust and the National Renewable Energy Centre (Narec), has been selected to set up the £50 million Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult project, funded by the technology strategy board.http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/News/2012/02/Scottish-Enterprise-welcomes-50-million-boost-for-UKs-Offshore-Renewable-sector.aspx09/02/2012 11:14:00Weekly bulletin collating public sector, industry and company news for creative industries by David Hartley.http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/News/2012/02/Digital-media-news-week-7-2012.aspx09/02/2012 11:03:00Edinburgh BioQuarter’s £24 million bio-incubator and multi-occupancy building, known as Nine, has secured its first tenant – Edinburgh-based life sciences company, Fios Genomics.http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/News/2012/02/First-tenant-confirmed-at-Edinburgh-BioQuarter-Nine-building.aspx09/02/2012 08:52:00Leading Scottish tourism businesses and event organisers experienced an eight per cent increase in turnover and seven per cent increase in sales per visitor last year thanks to Experiencing Scotland.http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/News/2012/02/Experiencing-tourism-first-year-results.aspx07/02/2012 09:32:00In a volatile economic market, it is more important than ever for chemicals supply chains to be flexible, adaptable, and resilient. Learn how to make change work for you at this year’s LogiChem Annual Conference in April.http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/News/2012/02/Be-prepared-for-a-changing-chemicals-market.aspx03/02/2012 16:35:00Dr Sandy Dobbie, Chairman of Chemical Sciences Scotland, explains why Scotland’s chemical sciences industry should be at the forefront of the fight to adapt to a changing environment.http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/News/2012/02/How-chemical-sciences-can-aid-low-carbon-changeover.aspx03/02/2012 16:24:00Marott Graphic Services, the specialist chemicals producer for the printing industry, is set to mark 30 successful years in the industry by expanding into the automotive and industrial sectors and creating new jobs.http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/News/2012/02/Dunbar-based-Marott-to-mark-30th-year-with-expansion.aspx03/02/2012 12:47:00Tighter controls on potentially dangerous biocides, such as those found in some pesticides and disinfectants, and new rules to ban products linked to cancer and reproductive problems have been outlined by the European Commission. http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/News/2012/02/New-rules-to-ban-dangerous-pesticides.aspx03/02/2012 11:14:00Solid Form Solutions, the world-leading research firm based in Roslin, has announced a co-promotion deal with Swiss pharmaceutical company Tillotts Pharma AG, in a move that may help the Scottish business expand into Japan.http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/News/2012/02/Scots-chemicals-firm-hopes-for-sweet-Swiss-success.aspx03/02/2012 10:57:00If you have a vacancy that requires a talented graduate, why not come along to the Spring Graduate Fair on 6 March where you can meet some of Scotland’s brightest minds.http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/News/2012/02/Spring-Graduate-Fair.aspx03/02/2012 09:36:00A competition for research proposals that will address the need of UK Maritime capability for affordable technology that can significantly reduce input demands (e.g. fuel), increase efficiency and reduce waste.http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/News/2012/02/Maritime-Platform-Efficiency-Sustainability-competition.aspx01/02/2012 12:26:00First Minister Alex Salmond welcomed the news that Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) is to base its first European offshore wind project in Fife in an inward venture worth up to £100m and expected to create more than 500 new Scottish jobs.http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/News/2012/01/Samsung-chooses-Scotland.aspx31/01/2012 12:31:00A new £900,000 offshore wind initiative will be launched to support rapid growth in the developing offshore wind supply chain.http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/News/2012/01/New-offshore-wind-initiative-to-boost-Scottish-supply-chain.aspx31/01/2012 09:58:00US remains largest market as Scotland successfully builds on international economic links to grow exports by £355 millionhttp://www.scottish-enterprise.com/News/2012/01/Scottish-exports-rise-to-22-billion.aspx30/01/2012 17:17:00Weekly bulletin collating public sector, industry and company news for creative industries by David Hartley.http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/News/2012/01/Digital-media-news-week-6-2012.aspx30/01/2012 13:29:00Edinburgh’s bid to host the Green Investment Bank (GIB) has received a significant boost today following the endorsement of a group of leading international fund managers.http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/News/2012/01/Fund-managers-get-behind-Edinburghs-bid-for-the-Green-Investment-Bank.aspx30/01/2012 09:36:00Scotland’s largest ever Offshore Wind conference will take place in Aberdeen next week bringing together more than 600 of the most influential business leaders in oil and gas, and renewable energy. http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/News/2012/01/Key-offshore-wind-event-gears-up-for-record-number.aspx25/01/2012 17:16:00Weekly bulletin collating public sector, industry and company news for creative industries by David Hartley. http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/News/2012/01/Digital-media-news-week-5-2012.aspx23/01/2012 15:09:00Sustainable Glasgow - A Creative Clyde is seeking to showcase innovative low carbon and smart grid technologies.http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/News/2012/01/Showcase-your-idea-for-Sustainable-Glasgow-A-Creative-Clyde.aspx23/01/2012 11:32:00Nick Clegg is urging companies to offer shares to their employees in a campaign to get “employee ownership into the bloodstream of the British economy”.http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/News/2012/01/Government-announces-support-for-employee-owned-business-models.aspx16/01/2012 15:20:00Weekly bulletin collating public sector, industry and company news for creative industries by David Hartley.http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/News/2012/01/Digital-media-news-week-4-2012.aspx16/01/2012 09:00:00A family-run East Lothian company celebrating its 30th anniversary has announced ambitious plans to increase workforce by 50 per cent. http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/News/2012/01/East-lothian-company-anniversary.aspx15/01/2012 10:33:00A new scheme to help small and medium-sized companies secure finance from banks for research and innovation has been introduced by the European Commission and European Investment Bank.http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/News/2012/01/Finance-scheme-to-help-secure-loans-for-SMEs.aspx10/01/2012 12:26:00The scientists behind a new mobile phone app which helps couples predict their chances of conceiving through IVF hope it will allow people to make a more informed decision about the procedure.http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/News/2012/01/Mobile-application-to-predict-chance-of-IVF-success.aspx10/01/2012 12:24:00Organisers of Scottish Crucible are seeking 30 talented researchers to participate in the highly successful leadership and development programme.http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/News/2012/01/Scottish-Crucible-2012-apply-now.aspx10/01/2012 11:47:00Weekly bulletin collating public sector, industry and company news for creative industries by David Hartley. http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/News/2012/01/Digital-media-news-week-3-2012.aspx09/01/2012 09:00:00A groundbreaking studio complex for artists and creative businesses, newly completed in Glasgow’s Merchant City, is predicted to contribute £69 million to the local economy.http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/News/2011/12/Completion-of-creative-industries-studio-complex-will-contribute-69-million-to-Scottish-economy.aspx21/12/2011 13:33:00Weekly bulletin collating public sector, industry and company news for creative industries by David Hartley. http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/News/2011/12/Digital-media-news-week-52.aspx19/12/2011 14:30:00Work to create Scotland’s flagship Energy Park in Fife continues as Minister for Energy, Enterprise and Tourism, Fergus Ewing, officially opened the new access road, reviewed progress on the project and heard future investment plans for the Park.http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/News/2011/12/New-road-at-flagship-energy-park-marks-significant-milestone.aspx19/12/2011 10:16:00Scottish Enterprise’s insight report on assisted living looks at the global challenges and opportunities for Scotland in this area, particularly in home medical equipment and digital healthcare.http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/News/2011/12/Scottish-Enterprise-assisted-living-report.aspx16/12/2011 16:41:00WIP is in Barcelona for MWC 2012. Join us in Auditorium A of the App Planet (Hall 7) for another great Day for Developers.http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/News/2011/12/WIPJam-at-Mobile-World-Congress.aspx15/12/2011 15:43:00New partnership seals vibrant renewables future for Port of Dundee.http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/News/2011/12/Dundee-confirmed-as-key-location-for-offshore-wind-manufacturing.aspx15/12/2011 13:23:00Weekly bulletin collating public sector, industry and company news for creative industries by David Hartley. http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/News/2011/12/Digital-media-news-week-51.aspx12/12/2011 15:32:00We are inviting Scottish universities, research institutes and NHS Boards with intellectual assets in medical technologies to submit an expression of interest for Proof of Concept funding by 31 January 2012.http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/News/2011/12/Can-your-research-build-a-global-medtech-business.aspx12/12/2011 11:36:00Scottish Enterprise is among the winners of the prestigious Green Energy Awards 2011, organised by Scottish Renewables.http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/News/2011/12/Scottish-Enterprise-recognised-for-its-work-with-renewables.aspx07/12/2011 11:47:00A senior Chinese aviation industry delegation will travel to Scotland in early 2012 to examine direct air routes between the two countries.http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/News/2011/12/Scotland-to-hold-direct-flight-talks-with-China.aspx06/12/2011 10:31:00The Developing Mountain Biking in Scotland website and route cards have been developed to boost Mountain Bkiking in Scotland.http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/News/2011/12/Route-cards-and-new-website-launched-to-boost-growth-of-mountain-biking-in-Scotland.aspx05/12/2011 16:03:00Tourism companies are being urged to grow their business through technology with a new online resource published by Tourism Intelligence Scotland (TIS), as part of its Opportunities for Growth series. http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/News/2011/12/New-technology-resource-helps-tourism-businesses.aspx05/12/2011 14:35:00Weekly bulletin collating public sector, industry and company news for creative industries by David Hartley. http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/News/2011/12/Digital-media-news-week-50.aspx05/12/2011 14:00:00First Minister Alex Salmond has toasted a Beijing business which has unveiled ambitious plans to create the country's largest Scotch whisky sales network - 300 stores in three years. These retail outlets alone are buying over £20 million of whisky annually from Scotland.http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/News/2011/12/Beijing-firm-to-create-300-stores-selling-Scotch-whisky.aspx05/12/2011 12:21:00An ambitious Scottish manufacturing company, KDM Shopfitting Ltd, has doubled its manufacturing facility as it moves into bespoke new premises in Dalgety Bay.http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/News/2011/12/High-street-shops-and-supermarkets-fuel-growth-for-Scottish-shopfitting-manufacturer.aspx05/12/2011 09:00:00Over 130 companies attended an international trade event organised by Scottish Development International in Edinburgh on Wednesday 30 November. The event was aimed at helping Scottish companies target new opportunities in European markets. http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/News/2011/12/Scottish-companies-explore-Europe.aspx01/12/2011 12:14:00