We are excited to announce two new official partners to our partnership programme: Forth Point and Research Data Scotland. The Data Lab’s partnership initiative offers a variety of benefits, including access to conferences, recruitment opportunities for top-tier talent, and exclusive engagement within our vibrant online community dedicated to data and AI. Promoting data access for […]
New tech solution to combat impersonation phone scams secures funding for launch
Edinburgh Napier project LastingAsset has been awarded £220k from Scottish Enterprise and The Data Lab. A fantastic development is underway at Edinburgh Napier University as their innovative project, LastingAsset, receives a generous boost of £220,000 in funding. This exciting endeavour aims to tackle the growing menace of phone-based impersonation and imposter scams, causing significant financial […]
The Data Lab launches free AI-driven tool to help SMEs navigate UK funding opportunities
The Data Lab, Scotland’s innovation centre for AI and data science, has launched a new free tool which uses AI to provide smart funding matches and help businesses navigate the UK’s complex funding landscape. Funding Finder allows businesses to quickly determine what financial backing is available to them in Scotland and across the UK, matching […]
The Data Lab Community primed for growth with evolution of online ecosystem
The Data Lab Community has expanded its ecosystem with a new premium subscription offering. With AI and data skills in more demand than ever and interest in the sector growing internationally, The Data Lab Community has expanded. As part of The Data Lab Community’s continued evolution and to provide further value to its members, Scotland’s […]
The Data Lab strengthens board with 20 new members to propel Scotland’s data and AI potential
The Data Lab, Scotland’s innovation centre for AI and data science, has appointed 20 new members across its three advisory boards – Governance, Innovation and Education. The new board members have already assumed their terms, which will last up to three years. Each of The Data Lab’s boards has its own remit. The Governance Board’s […]
Scottish Labour leader sees pioneering AI solution for epilepsy diagnosis
Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar had the opportunity to view a pioneering AI software solution that could transform the diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy during his visit to the William Quarriers Scottish Epilepsy Centre (WQSEC). The research was undertaken at Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU), thanks to funding from The Data Lab and the William Quarriers […]
Revolutionising manufacturing across the UK: SMDH announces Northern Ireland’s first-ever Smart Manufacturing Summit
The Smart Manufacturing Data Hub (SMDH) is organising SMS2023, which will explore developments in Smart Manufacturing, Internet of Things, Digital Transformation, Big Data Analytics, 5G, and Artificial Intelligence. Northern Ireland’s first Smart Manufacturing Summit SMDH is holding Northern Ireland’s first ever 2-day Smart Manufacturing Summit (SMS2023) in Derry~Londonderry on 28th and 29th June 2023. The […]
£50,000 data skills boost for Tay Cities region
Up to £10,000 is now available for tech training providers, further and higher education institutions to offer new data skills courses. Funding to help workers adapt to the demands of increasingly digitalised, automated and data-driven workplaces is being extended to the Tay Cities region after upskilling more than 500 learners in Edinburgh. Funded by the […]
The Data Lab CEO recognised as an influential data leader
Brian Hills, the CEO of The Data Lab, has been included in the DataIQ 100 – a power list of the most influential people in data and analytics – for the second consecutive year. The annual list, published following an awards ceremony on 2 March, includes an enviable who’s who of the data sector, as […]
Data Talent showcase returns with top employers looking to hire tech talent
Around 300 students, graduates and job seekers are expected to attend Scotland’s largest annual data and AI careers event next month, where they will get the opportunity to land a job with organisations large and small. Organisers, The Data Lab, have confirmed that all companies attending this year’s Data Talent, including FanDuel, DataKirk, Equate, NatWest […]










