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News and current information of interest to Scotland's innovators.
We’re calling on suppliers and citizens to submit their proposals for innovative goods and services to the Scottish public sector. We aim to bring viable and approved innovations to market through a five step process: registration, innovation submission, triage, assessment and delivery.
All proposals will receive a response and feedback from a range of public sector experts, with Innovators directed to appropriate guidance and support.
Join us for Meet the Buyer 2025, Scotland’s largest free procurement event!
Don’t miss the annual Meet the Buyer Tayside event, on Tuesday 4 March 2025 at the Innovation Hub at Michelin Scotland Innovation Parc, Dundee.
Connecting Scotland’s Healthcare Buyer & Supplier Community Putting Procurement at the Heart of a Sustainable Health Service Wednesday 2 April 2025 - 9AM to 4PM - Murrayfield, Edinburgh
Connecting Scotland’s Healthcare Buyer & Supplier Community Putting Procurement at the Heart of a Sustainable Health Service Wednesday 2 April 2025 - 9AM to 4PM - Murrayfield, Edinburgh
The Chief Scientist Office (CSO) and the Office of Life Sciences, UK Government have jointly announced the successful applicants for Phase 2 of the Reducing Drug Deaths Innovation Challenge. This £5 million UK-wide Contract for Innovation (previously known as Small Business Research Initiatives) innovation challenge, managed by NHS Fife, aims to fund ground-breaking projects addressing the growing issue of drug-related deaths across the United Kingdom.
News and current information of interest to Scotland's innovators.
Find out about events that are relevant to innovation in Scotland.
Learn about innovations supported and developed in Scotland and the difference that they're making.
Some helpful guidance on registering to use the Scotland Innovates service, submitting an innovation and the assessment process.
Links to helpful funding support information, which may be applicable to innovative submissions.
Links and information useful for navigating innovation in Scotland.