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22 Oct Interview with Jennifer Craw, CEO, Opportunity North East (ONE), Scotland

Posted at 00:23h in Scotland

"A welcoming environment and skilled talent are key to attracting foreign direct investment. Aberdeen offers both, with an international community built on oil and gas, strengthened by university research, medical science and now digital tech. Access to this talent pool, combined with technical know-how and...

22 Oct Interview with Jo McIntosh, Director of Sales & Marketing, JBS Group, Scotland

Posted at 00:05h in Scotland

"We truly understand and enjoy the US market, whereas many Scottish companies find it intimidating. Two of our three main business partners are American, which shows how central the US is to us. "...

22 Oct Interview with Ewen Wardman, CEO, iLivestock, Scotland

Posted at 00:01h in Scotland

"When people think of agritech, they imagine robots, but outside dairy, that’s not very relevant. Farmers need smart solutions that act like a co-pilot, helping them make better decisions from farm data. If you can build agritech that works effectively in Scotland and adds real...

21 Oct Interview with Richard Williams, Principal and Vice-Chancellor, Heriot-Watt University, Scotland

Posted at 23:52h in Scotland

"We are proud to have thousands of alumni in the USA, especially in New York, Houston and California. Many come from finance and engineering backgrounds, with Houston focusing on energy engineering. Brewing and distilling also attract many US students. These fields remain key strengths for...

21 Oct Interview with Penny Macbeth, Director and Principal, Glasgow School of Art (GSA), Scotland

Posted at 23:49h in Scotland

"More than 60% of our graduates choose to stay here after they finish their studies. We have many examples of our graduates’ entrepreneurial success. Some of our product and engineering alumni not only run innovative businesses, but have also launched accelerator programs to help others...

21 Oct Interview with Maggie McGinlay, ETZ, Scotland

Posted at 23:45h in Scotland

"As we transition to low-carbon and green energy, Scotland brings valuable experience in offshore wind, hydrogen and carbon capture, while offering attractive investment opportunities for North American investors."...

21 Oct Interview with Steve Olivier, Vice-Chancellor and Principal, Robert Gordon University (RGU), Scotland

Posted at 08:30h in Scotland

"RGU stands out for its exceptional graduate employability — in the recent past we have ranked top in Scotland and third in the UK for graduate employability, with around 97% of our graduates in employment or further study 15 months after graduation."...

20 Oct Interview with Hamish Rowan, CEO, Wilkie, Scotland

Posted at 06:11h in Scotland

"I believe Scotland offers an incredibly compelling proposition for foreign investors today. We have technical expertise, a skilled workforce, strong government support and a clear focus on sustainability and innovation. Scotland’s manufacturing sector isn’t just about tradition, it’s forward-looking and ready to play a significant...

15 Oct Andalusia

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15 Oct Catalonia

Posted at 07:50h in report

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