﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Scottish Enterprise news</title><link>http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/news.aspx</link><description>The latest news for Scottish businesses with ambitions to grow and trade globally.</description><copyright>Copyright Scottish Enterprise.</copyright><item><title>Power to the community in Gigha</title><description>Fourth turbine for community-owned wind farm thanks to funding deal


</description><link>http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/news/2013/05/power-to-the-community-in-gigha.aspx</link><pubDate>22/05/2013 15:24:00</pubDate></item><item><title>Collaboration agreement for CO2 storage research</title><description>Scottish Enterprise support as industry joins with public sector and academics to research development of commercial multi-user offshore storage sites for carbon dioxide</description><link>http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/news/2013/05/collaboration-agreement-for-co2-storage-research.aspx</link><pubDate>22/05/2013 11:54:00</pubDate></item><item><title>Digital Media News (week 21)</title><description>Our round up of the week's biggest digital media news from Scotland and beyond.</description><link>http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/news/2013/05/digital-media-news-week-21.aspx</link><pubDate>21/05/2013 11:05:00</pubDate></item><item><title>Record year for Scottish exporting</title><description>Last year, SDI worked with over 2000 companies to develop their international business, representing a 52 percent increase from the previous year. </description><link>http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/news/2013/05/record-year-for-scottish-exporting.aspx</link><pubDate>15/05/2013 16:42:00</pubDate></item><item><title>First grid research centre in Europe opens in Scotland</title><description>Demand for secure, reliable and environmentally-friendly electricity across the globe, focused in first research centre for Europe.
</description><link>http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/news/2013/05/first-grid-research-centre-in-europe-opens-in-scotland.aspx</link><pubDate>15/05/2013 12:17:00</pubDate></item><item><title>&lt;h1&gt;Introducing inovo - our technology and renewables engagement building&lt;/h1&gt;</title><description>This week has seen the unveiling of inovo - Scottish Enterprise’s brand new building for the technology and renewables sectors. </description><link>http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/news/2013/05/inovo-launches-in-glasgow.aspx</link><pubDate>14/05/2013 14:29:00</pubDate></item><item><title>Digital Media News (week 20)</title><description>Our round up of the week's biggest digital media news from Scotland and beyond.</description><link>http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/news/2013/05/digital-media-news-week-20.aspx</link><pubDate>14/05/2013 13:33:00</pubDate></item><item><title>Get key insights from Tourism Intelligence Scotland</title><description>With a fresh programme of webinars, a practical guide to help you tap into visitors’ growing interest in their ancestry and a new-look website on the way, there is a lot on offer to get you inspired.</description><link>http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/news/2013/05/tourism-intelligence-scotland.aspx</link><pubDate>13/05/2013 11:23:00</pubDate></item><item><title>Export week opens up business around the world</title><description>International opportunities highlighted for businesses around Scotland at 60 events throughout the country.</description><link>http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/news/2013/05/cds-ezine/export-week-opens-up-business-around-the-world.aspx</link><pubDate>10/05/2013 14:20:00</pubDate></item><item><title>Employee ownership day</title><description>A day dedicated to employee owned businesses highlighting the successes and progress of Scottish companies.</description><link>http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/news/2013/05/cds-ezine/employee-ownership-day.aspx</link><pubDate>10/05/2013 14:15:00</pubDate></item><item><title>Technology Show puts industry innovators in the spotlight</title><description>Innovation for today and tomorrow - the Show that helps businesses progress on to new plains.</description><link>http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/news/2013/05/technology-show-puts-industry-innovators-in-the-spotlight.aspx</link><pubDate>08/05/2013 12:46:00</pubDate></item><item><title>First Minister welcomes central belt jobs boost</title><description>Funding deal for customer contact firm set to generate 400 more jobs for Scots.</description><link>http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/news/2013/05/first-minister-welcomes-central-belt-jobs-boost.aspx</link><pubDate>08/05/2013 12:13:00</pubDate></item><item><title>Digital Media News (week 19)</title><description>Our round up of the week's biggest digital media news from Scotland and beyond.</description><link>http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/news/2013/05/digital-media-news-week-19.aspx</link><pubDate>08/05/2013 11:54:00</pubDate></item><item><title>Do you have 2020 vision?</title><description>This video will show you a vision of the Scottish industry in 2020, and help you find out how you can play your part in making it a reality.</description><link>http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/news/2013/05/do-you-have-2020-vision.aspx</link><pubDate>08/05/2013 06:00:00</pubDate></item><item><title>&lt;h1&gt;Scottish Enterprise investment brings Samsung to Fife Energy Park&lt;/h1&gt;</title><description>POWERS award for Samsung Heavy Industries supports heavy engineering giant’s investment in Scotland.</description><link>http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/news/2013/05/offshore-wind-powered-by-new-investment.aspx</link><pubDate>07/05/2013 14:23:00</pubDate></item><item><title>Scottish oil and gas sales grow again</title><description>A 5.8 percent increase sees oil and gas supply chain sales hit a record £17.2 billion with international trade now accounting for almost 50 percent of total sales.</description><link>http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/news/2013/05/scottish-oil-and-gas-exports-surge.aspx</link><pubDate>05/05/2013 00:00:00</pubDate></item><item><title>Scottish Enterprise funding supports new EneGroup facility in Wishaw&lt;br /&gt;</title><description>Scottish Enterprise support helps ResHydro make first American renewable energy inward investment in Scotland</description><link>http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/news/2013/05/enegroup-ltd-launches-new-facility-with-rsa-funding.aspx</link><pubDate>03/05/2013 11:13:00</pubDate></item><item><title>Ambitious plan for growth revealed</title><description>We’ve unveiled Scottish Enterprise's latest business plan, which aims to accelerate Scotland’s economic recovery.</description><link>http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/news/2013/05/ambitious-plan-for-growth-revealed.aspx</link><pubDate>02/05/2013 14:26:00</pubDate></item><item><title>EU pesticide ban approved</title><description>A proposed ban on pesticides, believed to have caused the death of large numbers of bees, has been approved by the European Union, despite being rejected by the UK.</description><link>http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/news/2013/04/css-newsletter/eu-pesticide-ban-approved.aspx</link><pubDate>01/05/2013 13:20:00</pubDate></item><item><title>Chemical companies spread word to MSPs</title><description>Businesses across Scotland’s chemicals sector have taken their biggest challenges and opportunities to MSPs at the Scottish Parliament.</description><link>http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/news/2013/04/css-newsletter/chemical-companies-spread-word-to-msps.aspx</link><pubDate>01/05/2013 13:03:00</pubDate></item><item><title>Scots firms take biocide concerns to Brussels</title><description>The European Commission has requested further details about the problems chemical companies are facing in implementing biocidal product regulations after key staff from Giltech and Scotmas took their concerns to Brussels.</description><link>http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/news/2013/04/css-newsletter/scots-firms-take-biocide-concerns-to-brussels.aspx</link><pubDate>01/05/2013 11:52:00</pubDate></item><item><title>&lt;h1&gt;Digital Media News (week 18)&lt;/h1&gt;</title><description>Our round up of the week's biggest digital media news from Scotland and beyond.</description><link>http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/news/2013/04/digital-media-news-week-18.aspx</link><pubDate>30/04/2013 17:15:00</pubDate></item><item><title>&lt;h2&gt;Scottish food and drink industry to target emerging markets for export success&lt;/h2&gt;</title><description>Scottish food and drink exports in 2012 reached £5.31 billion – the second highest on record – according to new figures released today by Scottish Development International.</description><link>http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/news/2013/04/food-and-drink-emerging-markets.aspx</link><pubDate>29/04/2013 14:47:00</pubDate></item><item><title>Trial stage for energy breakthrough</title><description>Interest is hotting up in a Scottish entrepreneur’s innovation to capture ‘lost’ heat, with many potential applications in domestic and industrial settings. </description><link>http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/news/2013/04/tech-start-commercialisation-newsletter/trial-stage-for-energy-breakthrough.aspx</link><pubDate>26/04/2013 15:50:00</pubDate></item><item><title>Measuring up</title><description>A £400,000 Proof of Concept grant has been awarded to develop pioneering optical-measurement technology that could help chemical and bio-processing companies produce higher yields and speed up product development.</description><link>http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/news/2013/04/tech-start-commercialisation-newsletter/measuring-up.aspx</link><pubDate>26/04/2013 15:49:00</pubDate></item><item><title>Optical device captures worlds attention</title><description>i2eye Diagnostics’ pioneering technology is changing the future of visual field analysis for young children and patients with brain injuries. The devices are now being used in some of the world’s leading hospitals. </description><link>http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/news/2013/04/tech-start-commercialisation-newsletter/optical-device-captures-worlds-attention.aspx</link><pubDate>26/04/2013 15:49:00</pubDate></item><item><title>Sealing in safety</title><description>A novel technology that enables the safe and quick creation of ozone - a highly effective sterilising agent for food and medical products - has secured £750,000 of financial backing for its Glasgow-based creator, Anacail Ltd.</description><link>http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/news/2013/04/tech-start-commercialisation-newsletter/sealing-in-safety.aspx</link><pubDate>26/04/2013 15:49:00</pubDate></item><item><title>£1.3 million funding for ‘outstanding’ technology</title><description>Fledgling medical technologies company Taragenyx has secured £1.3 million in seed funding after impressing investors with its regenerative orthopaedic and dental implant coatings.</description><link>http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/news/2013/04/tech-start-commercialisation-newsletter/1-point-3-million-funding-for-outstanding-technology.aspx</link><pubDate>26/04/2013 15:48:00</pubDate></item><item><title>Searching for Scotland's greenest business</title><description>VIBES Awards begin hunt for country's most environmentally-aware firms</description><link>http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/news/2013/04/searching-for-scotlands-greenest-business.aspx</link><pubDate>26/04/2013 14:34:00</pubDate></item><item><title>&lt;p&gt;Joint funding to create 500 technology jobs in Inverness&lt;/p&gt;</title><description>Employment boost for Inverness as IT sector benefits from funding collaboration</description><link>http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/news/2013/04/joint-funding-to-create-500-technology-jobs-in-inverness.aspx</link><pubDate>25/04/2013 15:58:00</pubDate></item><item><title>Fund to build offshore wind industry on strong foundations</title><description>£15 million innovation fund to encourage new thinking key area of offshore wind turbine foundations</description><link>http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/news/2013/04/fund-to-build-offshore-wind-industry-on-strong-foundations.aspx</link><pubDate>25/04/2013 14:06:00</pubDate></item><item><title>Digital Media News (week 17)</title><description>Our round up of the week's biggest digital media news from Scotland and beyond.</description><link>http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/news/2013/04/digital-media-news-week-17.aspx</link><pubDate>23/04/2013 17:39:00</pubDate></item><item><title>New innovation centres to create 2000 jobs</title><description>Three new centres of research and development centres for Scotland  hope to generate skilled employment over the next five years.</description><link>http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/news/2013/04/new-innovation-centres-to-create-2000-jobs.aspx</link><pubDate>23/04/2013 13:24:00</pubDate></item><item><title>LinkedIn, Chillingo and Pearson to headline at Digital 2013</title><description>LinkedIn, Chillingo, Pearson, The Guardian and STV are speaking at this year’s Digital 2013 event this Thursday, April 25, and will be talking about their experiences of creating revenue from the digital market.</description><link>http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/news/2013/04/digital-2013.aspx</link><pubDate>22/04/2013 16:24:00</pubDate></item><item><title>Scotland welcomes the world – 1 year to go</title><description>Over 400 businesses attended a Scottish Enterprise hosted conference at Celtic Park on Thursday 21 March 2013. They came to learn about the businesses opportunities available from the major events happening in Scotland in 2014 and how to go about getting a share of these opportunities.</description><link>http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/news/2013/04/scotland-welcomes-the-world-1-year-to-go.aspx</link><pubDate>22/04/2013 13:58:00</pubDate></item><item><title>Cutting edge research for Strathclyde University</title><description>New laser research and development centre at Strathclyde University for applied photonics.
</description><link>http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/news/2013/04/cutting-edge-research-for-strathclyde.aspx</link><pubDate>18/04/2013 13:47:00</pubDate></item><item><title>Sign up for Scotland's premier technology show</title><description>Scotland’s Technology Show – the leading industry event for companies across the country - is one not to be missed on Tuesday 11 June.</description><link>http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/news/2013/04/sign-up-for-scotlands-premier-technology-show.aspx</link><pubDate>17/04/2013 11:10:00</pubDate></item><item><title>Join NASA at space tech workshops</title><description>A series of workshops at the University of Strathclyde will explore the latest concepts in space technology, including expert insights from NASA. </description><link>http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/news/2013/04/join-nasa-at-space-tech-workshops.aspx</link><pubDate>17/04/2013 10:43:00</pubDate></item><item><title>Digital Media News (week 16)</title><description>Our round up of the week's biggest digital media news from Scotland and beyond.</description><link>http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/news/2013/04/digital-media-news-week-16.aspx</link><pubDate>15/04/2013 13:05:00</pubDate></item><item><title>New thoughts for food and drink in 2014</title><description>The 2014 Food &amp; Drink team has a new package of innovation support, designed to help all Scottish food and drink companies capitalise on the business opportunities presented by events taking place in Scotland during 2014.

</description><link>http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/news/2013/04/new-thoughts-for-food-and-drink-in-2014.aspx</link><pubDate>11/04/2013 14:43:00</pubDate></item><item><title>RSA funding secures major financial services presence in Glasgow</title><description>£1.7m grant offer will create KPMG Tax Centre of Excellence in financial district</description><link>http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/news/2013/04/rsa-funding-secures-major-financial-services-presence-in-glasgow.aspx</link><pubDate>10/04/2013 09:21:00</pubDate></item><item><title>Three businesses receive funding from The Scottish Loan Fund</title><description>The Scottish Loan Fund is pleased to announce its support of three more growth-focused businesses. CST Global, Deep Casing Tools and VisionWare all successfully secure Scottish Loan Fund backing.</description><link>http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/news/2013/04/three-businesses-receive-funding-boost-from-the-scottish-loan-fund.aspx</link><pubDate>09/04/2013 15:48:00</pubDate></item><item><title>Digital Media News (week 15)</title><description>Our round up of the week's biggest digital media news from Scotland and beyond.</description><link>http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/news/2013/04/digital-media-news-week-15.aspx</link><pubDate>08/04/2013 14:36:00</pubDate></item><item><title>US tidal energy firm in Scottish first</title><description>Scottish Enterprise support helps ResHydro make first American renewable energy inward investment in Scotland</description><link>http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/news/2013/04/us-tidal-energy-firm-in-scottish-first.aspx</link><pubDate>08/04/2013 11:12:00</pubDate></item><item><title>Glasgow City Council to host Environmental Business Awards Ceremony</title><description /><link>http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/news/2013/04/glasgow-to-host-environmental-business-ceremony-in-june.aspx</link><pubDate>04/04/2013 15:46:00</pubDate></item><item><title>Scotland to produce lifesaving HIV technology</title><description>Innovative US company, Daktari Diagnostics, is locating its global manufacturing base in Inverness, creating 126 jobs</description><link>http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/news/2013/04/scotland-to-produce-lifesaving-hiv-technology.aspx</link><pubDate>04/04/2013 10:09:00</pubDate></item><item><title>Scots make chemical connections at Informex</title><description>Scottish chemical companies attending this year’s Informex in California have secured deals expected to generate millions of pounds in revenue</description><link>http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/news/2013/04/css-newsletter/scots-make-chemical-connections-at-informex.aspx</link><pubDate>03/04/2013 11:05:00</pubDate></item><item><title>Digital Media News (week 14)</title><description>Our round up of the week's biggest digital media news in Scotland and beyond.</description><link>http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/news/2013/04/digital-media-news-week-14.aspx</link><pubDate>02/04/2013 10:06:00</pubDate></item><item><title>RSA funding to help Dalry firm protect jobs</title><description>£3.7 million will leverage investment in unique facility</description><link>http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/news/2013/03/rsa-funding-to-help-dalry-firm-protect-jobs.aspx</link><pubDate>28/03/2013 11:35:00</pubDate></item><item><title>Success for employee owned businesses at IoD Awards </title><description /><link>http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/news/2013/03/success-for-employee-owned-businesses-at-iod-awards.aspx</link><pubDate>27/03/2013 17:35:00</pubDate></item></channel></rss>