£2million fund launched to bring growth for Aberdeen start-up businesses
A two million pound pot has been funded to help north-east start-ups grow to a level which will boost the local economy and employment.
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Oil and gas industry spotlights benefits of digital tech
The leading trade body for the North Sea energy sector put the benefits of digital technology under the spotlight yesterday.
Sir Ian Wood hits out at climate activists and retreating oil investors at Offshore Europe
Oil and gas veteran Sir Ian Wood has hit out at climate change activists unwilling to further the energy transition conversation.
Organisations join forces to drive digital revolution in north-east
A new business accelerator is being launched this week to help drive a digital revolution in the north-east economy.
North-east investment group has offshore wind ‘firmly’ in its sights, Sir Ian Wood says
An investment fund created to establish diversification across the north-east of Scotland has offshore wind “firmly in its sights”, according to Sir Ian Wood.
Opportunity North East opens £1.5m tech hub in Aberdeen
Opportunity North East (One) has opened its £1.5 million digital and entrepreneurship “hub” in the heart of Aberdeen.
Work gets under way at city’s new digital hub
Work has started on a £1.5 million digital and entrepreneurship “hub” in the heart of Aberdeen.
Scheme to address ‘gap’ in scale-up training for North Sea
A new programme is being launched by Robert Gordon University to accelerate the growth of supply chain firms in the energy sector.
Gaming expert appointed to drive north-east growth
A gaming and technology expert has been appointed to drive digital company incubation and growth in the north-east.
Spirit Energy backs supply chain pipeline pitch to operators
Spirit Energy has been named as one of operators backing a new supply chain opportunity for the decommissioning of offshore pipeline bundles.
Aberdeen City region deal ‘hugely encouraging’ one year on
The Aberdeen city region deal has yielded tangible results for the north-east one year on, regional leaders have said.
Sir Ian Wood: don’t be complacent as oil price recovers
Oil and gas billionaire Sir Ian Wood said the north-east has "woken up" to the challenge of transforming the region's economy.