Scottish Development International

With the growing impacts of climate change, the insurance industry faces major challenges, with claims often taking up to two years to process after a disaster. Quick, accurate risk assessment is more critical than ever. Scotland's advantage? Space data. Edinburgh, the "space data capital of Europe," is driving innovation with satellite data to revolutionise climate insurance. Local firms like Digital Content Analysis Technology Ltd (D-CAT) and global players like Weather Stream are leveraging Scotland's unique ecosystem to create faster, data-driven solutions for climate risk and resilience. With Scotland set to become a global hub for space data and Earth observation, it's the place to watch for space innovation 👉 https://ow.ly/QO0y50TekUT Don’t miss the Space-Comm Expo in Glasgow's Scottish Event Campus (SEC) this coming Wednesday and Thursday to learn more about this country's space ambitions 🤩 #ScotlandIsNow #SpaceCommExpoScotland

Excited about the future possibilities that space holds? We are too 🚀 Scotland aims to become Europe’s leading space nation by 2030, and with the largest space industry event in the country's history happening at SEC Glasgow from 11-12 September, it's the perfect time to highlight one of Scotland’s fastest-growing sectors 📈 Hina Khan, Executive Director of Space Scotland describes the building blocks of what has become the space industry here, “There's been this bubbling energy in Scotland over the last 10-15 years and that didn't come from nowhere. There was always an acknowledgement that there was a really strong heritage of space-based research within our academic institutes, but also within our industry segment, a lot of engineering excellence related to mobile technologies, mobile phones, subsystems, power systems – and all these have facilitated the growth of the space industry". Space-Comm Expo co-chair Will Whitehorn, former president of Virgin Galactic and head of the Seraphim Space is also clear about the essential role of space in addressing global challenges such as maintaining food security, tracking extreme weather or detecting wildfires. Whitehorn states, "Without space, we simply couldn’t solve those problems. Space is already saving our bacon in ways people don’t think about because they take it for granted...we wouldn’t understand what is happening to the climate, we wouldn’t know the state of play without space.” Discover Scotland's ambitious plans for space and the global opportunities they present by joining us at #SpaceCommExpoScotland, featuring a stellar lineup of speakers 👉 https://ow.ly/R7gH50TgprK #ScotlandIsNow 📸 Hayley Bray Photography

A purpose-built Health Innovation Hub, being built in the Glasgow Riverside Innovation District, has reached a major milestone with the completion of the building’s primary structure. The new facility, which will focus on advancing and delivering precision medicine technologies through the R&D stage ahead of commercialisation, is due to officially open in August 2025. Commenting on milestone, Katie Nelson, Head of Leasing, UK & Ireland at Kadans Science Partner (the firm delivering the project), said: "The Health Innovation Hub will help to position Glasgow as a global leader in the key area of precision medicine." #ScotlandIsNow #MedTech

The Arrol Gibb Innovation Centre (AGIC) is a global hub driving innovation in large-scale manufacturing with new digital technologies. By leveraging world-class expertise and resources, AGIC supports research programmes aimed at reducing financial and operational risks in manufacturing projects across marine and energy transition sectors. This location is ideal for both emerging and established manufacturing firms due to its waterfront, road and rail access together with on campus support including: ✅ National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS) ✅ Scottish Manufacturing Advisory Service (SMAS) Find out more 👉 https://ow.ly/oLh450TgwZI #ScotlandIsNow #OffshoreWind

In Scotland, there are over 200 medical technology companies, including 60 specialising in imaging and diagnostics. We're also home to around 230 companies dedicated to precision medicine. Additionally, Scotland boasts a thriving and innovative digital technology sector, with more than 9,000 businesses engaged in IT consultancy, software services, cybersecurity, data management, AI, fintech, and network connectivity. Transforming health data into clinical insights, driving innovation, and advancing technology for optimal healthcare services are what companies here excel at. With our extensive expertise in core sciences, genomics, data sciences, and R&D, the perfect partner for your digital health project is within reach. So whether you’re looking for the right suppliers or have a digital health project in mind you need support with, we can help 👉 https://ow.ly/iamn50Tfvql #ScotlandIsNow #MedTech

Eyeing expansion in the UK and Europe? Scotland is the ideal destination for your energy business to flourish 📈 We've opportunities in: ➡️ Hydrogen production ➡️ Hydrogen electrolyser manufacturing ➡️ Hydrogen storage, conversion and distribution ➡️ End-use appliances ➡️ Hydrogen export It's the perfect time to get involved so let our experts show you the way 👉 https://ow.ly/uTNg50Tet0E #ScotlandIsNow #Hydrogen

Scotland's first-ever Space-Comm Expo is just over a week away—there's still time to reserve your free ticket 🚀 Testament to Scotland’s expanding space industry, the UK's largest space event is coming to Glasgow this year. The event will bring together leaders from industry, academia, and government to celebrate achievements and explore new opportunities for innovation and growth in the space sector. The dynamic two day programme features world-leading experts, including our international space and technology trade specialist Kevin Scullion. You’ll have the chance to network with peers, industry experts, and solution providers, explore cutting-edge technology in the exhibition area, and participate in hands-on workshops covering topics like AI for Space Sustainability and Tips on Bid Writing. Don’t miss out on the ultimate gathering for the space business community 👉 https://ow.ly/UmXw50TcYv1 #ScotlandIsNow #SpaceCommExpoScotland

Reaching a major milestone, the completion of a 103-onshore wind turbine project and 160-mile long subsea transmission link sees the Shetland islands connected to the UK mainland electricity grid for the first time 🔗 SSE Renewables's Viking Wind Farm is set to become the UK’s most productive onshore wind farm 💨 SSE plc Chief Executive Alistair Phillips-Davies said: “Delivery of both the Viking Wind Farm and Shetland HVDC transmission link are big engineering achievements and together represent a major milestone on the UK’s path to a clean energy system. “Shetland and the wider North Sea have long supported the country’s energy security and now they are playing a significant role in decarbonising our power system.” #ScotlandIsNow #WindEnergy

Scotland is working to reduce carbon emissions in its heat industry and is home to pioneering clean heat projects specialising in: 👉 Heat networks 👉 Heat pumps 👉 Heat storage battery 👉 Clean heat research Explore Scotland's portfolio to see where you might fit 🧩 https://ow.ly/yQso50TcgYH #ScotlandIsNow #Heating

Now is an excellent time to join Scotland’s rapidly growing space industry 🛰️ Learn more about our capabilities in space manufacturing, launch and data, and explore our network of skills, expertise and business support 👉 https://ow.ly/4uvh50T9xjt #ScotlandIsNow #Space