Data-Driven Innovation Initiative

🚀 Fueling Innovation in Fintech at the Edinburgh Futures Institute! 🚀 We’re excited to spotlight the latest developments in fintech and financial services collaboration at the Edinburgh Futures Institute (EFI)! 🌍💸 This initiative is shaping the future of financial technology by bringing together experts, businesses, and researchers to solve industry challenges through innovation and strategic partnerships. With a unique focus on collaborative, interdisciplinary research, EFI is leading the way to empower businesses, support industry transformation, and drive financial inclusion. From trailblazing AI solutions to tackling data ethics, EFI is making Edinburgh a powerhouse for financial services innovation. 👥 Are you ready to be part of the future of fintech? Dive deeper into the latest developments, collaborations, and insights from EFI here. https://lnkd.in/eQKzGD_D #EdinburghFuturesInstitute #FintechInnovation #FinancialServices #DataDrivenInnovation #IndustryTransformation #Collaboration Tobi Schneider | Bayes Centre | Jarmo Eskelinen | The University of Edinburgh | Smart Data Foundry | FinTech Scotland

As we look toward #EIE25, feedback from EIE24 revealed valuable insights, highlighting growth and opportunities in Scotland’s tech landscape: 1️⃣ Improved Capital Access: Paul Atkinson highlighted that Scotland’s funding environment is stronger than ever, providing a robust foundation for innovation and investment. 2️⃣ Diversity Drives Success: EIE24 showcased 30 companies, 44% of which were female-led, demonstrating how diversity continues to be a strategic driver of success in today’s competitive market. 3️⃣ Collaboration is Key: 88% of attendees reported forming new partnerships, underscoring the importance of a connected ecosystem in fostering growth and innovation. 4️⃣ Focus on Societal Impact: Investors are increasingly prioritising businesses that deliver meaningful societal benefits, shaping sustainable and impactful investment strategies. 5️⃣ Renewed Momentum: “EIE24 returned with renewed momentum,” showcasing Scotland’s growing influence as a hub for tech innovation and investment. 📅 Join us for #EIE25 on 14–15 May 2025. 🔗 Register your interest: https://bit.ly/3VyDVeo Bayes Centre | Data-Driven Innovation Initiative | Edinburgh Innovations | College of Science and Engineering, The University of Edinburgh #TechInnovation #ScotlandTech #InvestInScotland #TechInvestment #Innovation #Ecosystem

🌟 Creative Informatics: A Legacy of Innovation 🌟 The Creative Informatics UK programme has successfully concluded, leaving a lasting impact on Edinburgh’s digital arts community. Over five years, it united artists with technology, creating 212 projects, 47 spin-out companies, and a £78.5m boost to the Scottish economy. Key highlights: Supported 360+ projects Trained thousands in digital skills Built a thriving 3,500+ member network Amidst funding challenges, the initiative raised nearly £18m. As AI evolves, keeping human creativity at its core remains vital. #CreativeInformatics #Innovation #DigitalArts #Edinburgh #AI

🚀 Applications are now open for the final two Space Bridges upskilling courses, starting in January 2025: 1️⃣ Software and Data for Space Discover how to retrieve, process, and analyse space data, including the applications of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. 🔗 Apply Now: https://lnkd.in/e4EzefBX 2️⃣ The Business of Space Learn about commercialisation in the space sector, as well as the fundamentals and drivers of space, entrepreneurship, and business development. 🔗 Apply Now: https://lnkd.in/ef-iSCRG ⏰ Closing date: Noon on 16 January 2025 Don’t miss out on the chance to upskill and be part of the future space workforce. UK Space Agency | Data-Driven Innovation Initiative | College of Science and Engineering, The University of Edinburgh | The University of Edinburgh #SpaceBridges #Courses #Upskill

🚨 New Findings Alert: Childlight Initiative 🚨 The crucial work of the Childlight - Global Child Safety Institute, has uncovered concerning data about online abuse affecting children in Scotland. Amounting to an average of over 400 Scottish cases every day, the figures are more than 70 times higher than the number of cyber-enabled sexual crimes against children recorded by police. This research is pivotal in understanding the scale of the issue and shaping effective strategies to protect our youth in digital spaces. https://lnkd.in/emiur7DC #Childlight #OnlineSafety | The University of Edinburgh

🎉 Exciting News from DDI! 🎉 We're thrilled to share our final update for 2024. It's been a fantastic year for data-driven innovation at the University of Edinburgh and Heriot-Watt University. Here are some highlights: ✨ Supported 80 early-stage data-centric companies, surpassing our target by 25%. ✨ Generated £21 million in our first Adoption figures for 23/24. Stay tuned for our full annual report in January! 👀 Wishing you a wonderful festive season. 🎄 #DDI #Innovation #EdinburghUniversity #AnnualReport2024 Bayes Centre | Edinburgh Futures Institute | Usher Institute, The University of Edinburgh | The National Robotarium | EPCC | The University of Edinburgh | Edinburgh Innovations |

🗣️ In response to yesterday's Scottish Budget commitment to invest £321 million pounds in Scotland's enterprise agencies supporting emerging tech, including AI and robotics, our CEO Stewart Miller has said: “This significant £321 million investment from The Scottish Government to support emerging tech represents a critical step in securing Scotland's position at the forefront of the global robotics revolution. As demonstrated by our pioneering work at the #NationalRobotarium, robotics and AI technologies are already transforming industries from healthcare to offshore energy, and this additional commitment will accelerate Scotland's ability to compete in a market projected to reach £223 billion by 2032. "With the UK currently lagging behind other G7 nations in robotics adoption, this investment sends a powerful signal about Scotland's ambition to lead rather than follow in the next wave of technological innovation." Read Stewart's full response on what this could mean for Scottish Robotics and the Scottish economy: https://lnkd.in/emUEe_Ca Heriot-Watt University | Heriot-Watt GRID | Data-Driven Innovation Initiative | Scottish Development International | Scottish Enterprise | NHS Scotland | National Manufacturing Institute Scotland | Steve Maclaren | Ingo Keller | Lisa Farrell | Naomi Battison #RoboticsRevolution #robotics #AI #engineering #automation #manufacturing #enterprise #entrepreneurship #RoboticsScotland #TheNationalRobotarium

📣 Brilliant news! 📣 Edinburgh Futures Institute has been honoured with the ‘Special Prize for an Interior’ in the Prix Versailles 2024 World Titles! 💫 The Prix Versailles – an internationally recognised series of awards presented by the United Nations agency for education, sciences, and culture (UNESCO) – celebrates the best contemporary architecture and design projects across the world. This award follows the announcement earlier in October that the Futures Institute has been named one of the most beautiful campuses in the world 😍 Read the full story 🔗 https://edin.ac/3BfUZiy The University of Edinburgh | Data-Driven Innovation Initiative | Bennetts Associates

Join the 2025 DRS Ambassador Scheme! We are pleased to announce that the call to register interest for the 2025 DRS Ambassador Scheme is now open! Research staff interested in having a fully funded PGR intern work with them on a research project should register their interest for the next cohort. As a DRS Ambassador host, you will: ➤  Mentor and collaborate with talented PGR interns. ➤  Benefit from digital research services and initiatives. ➤  Enhance your research projects with fresh perspectives and skills. Interested in becoming a host? Find all the details and register your interest on our website: edin.ac/3vAMqsz Don't miss this opportunity to support our vibrant digital research community at The University of Edinburgh and make a lasting impact on emerging researchers. University of Edinburgh Information Services Group | EPCC | Software Sustainability Institute | Digital Curation Centre | EDINA | Usher Institute, The University of Edinburgh | College of Science and Engineering, The University of Edinburgh | School of Informatics, University of Edinburgh | University of Edinburgh Business School | Edinburgh College of Art| College of Medicine & Veterinary Medicine, The University of Edinburgh | University of Edinburgh School of Engineering| Roslin Institute | University of Edinburgh College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences | Data-Driven Innovation Initiative | Edinburgh Futures Institute

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