Business Support
Harness the power of data to grow your business
Discover the growth opportunities that data and AI present, develop your contacts, knowledge and expertise, and boost your productivity and profits.
Collaborations
We bring together industry, academic researchers and data science specialists on collaborative projects that help businesses thrive.
Accessing talent
Talent is the lifeblood of any business – and it’s in short supply. We can help your business find the data science expertise you need to grow.
Funding search and bid support
Good R&D ideas often need funding to put them in place. Our experienced funding manager can help you with expert guidance and practical help with grant applications.
SME support and advice
If you manage or work for one of Scotland’s many small and medium enterprises, we can help you get the support you need to achieve your business data goals.
Academic project funding
Our extensive network of academic contacts across Scotland’s universities means we can match you with the right academic partner and also help you find the funding you need.
Digital Strategy advice and development
Having a data strategy that supports your business goals is vital. Through a combination of training, online tools and our digital Community, we can open the door to success for your organisation.
Community Platform
The Data Lab Community enables data and AI professionals, academics, students and other enthusiasts to connect, collaborate and learn from each other.
Courses designed for you:
Driving Value from Data
Online course
Take the first steps to understand data and unlock the power of data innovation in your organisation.
| Format: | Online course |
| Date: | November 2022 |
| Time: | 2 hours |
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Leverage your data to grow your business
The smart use of data plays a critical part in the growth of almost every business. We’ll help you identify opportunities where data can be used to improve your business outcomes. We’ll then work with you to put data to work within your business.
Across the board, from our Data Skills for Work initiative, through our CPD and leadership programmes and our flagship The Data Lab Academy, we work proactively to grow the pool of data talent in Scotland. We also provide opportunities for employers to connect with job seekers though our events and in particular thorough our annual flagship recruitment event, Data Talent.
Hear from one of our alumni:
Our business support team
Mark Wilkinson
Head of Business Development
Darran Gardner
Business Development Executive
Max Baczynski
Business Development Officer
Adam Turner
Business Development Executive
Sandra Ripley
Business Development Executive
We’ve helped…
3,000
businesses harness the power of data
395
new jobs in data
£200M
increase in revenue
At The Data Lab we’ll help you discover the growth opportunities that data and AI present. We’ll connect you to the right people who’ll work with you to develop your knowledge and expertise. They help you build the confidence you need to grow your business, increase your productivity and win in an increasingly competitive world.
Speak to one of our business support team to find out how we can help your business unlock the power of data.
Find out how we’ve helped some of Scotland’s leading companies:
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Driving Value from Data Case Study: NatureScot Supporting a Net-Zero Future
Biodiversity and nature play a key part in meeting climate change and net zero goals. NatureScot is Scotland’s nature agency responding to the twin crises of biodiversity loss and climate change. They work to protect and restore nature by inspiring everyone to value our natural world. Philippa Vigano, Innovative Technologies Programme Manager, recently completed our […]
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Data Leaders Case Study: Social Bite
Beginning life as a small café in Edinburgh in 2012, Social Bite has become an internationally renowned charity, supporting people facing homelessness or facing barriers to employment. In the last decade, it has also established several programmes, such as The Social Bite Village, free food provision, and globally renowned campaigns including Sleep in the Park. […]
News about our work helping businesses capitalise on the power of data:
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ChatGPT: Hype vs Reality – Answering our Event Follow-up Questions
Our recent event, “ChatGPT: ‘Next Big Thing’ or passing trend?” sparked a lively discussion on the potential impact of this ground-breaking AI technology on society and the future of work. Joining us on our panel was Dr Gina Helfrich, from the Centre for Technomoral Futures at Edinburgh Futures institute, Alex Velinov, CTO at Tag Digital, […]
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Our CEO Brian Hills addresses our obligations in the era of AI
In this editorial, our CEO Brian Hills discusses the news headlines that claim AI could lead to the extinction of humanity. The opinions on AI have always been split between those who believe that it can improve our lives and those who fear that it will eventually take over our jobs and lead to an […]
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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 […]
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