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
Free on-line course
Take the first steps to understand data and to unlock the power of data innovation in your organisation.
| Format: | Free online course |
| Date: | 6th June 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
Anna Ashton Scott
Programme Manager — Professional Development
Jacqueline Huynh
Administrator
Sonia Hadj Said
Administrator – Data Skills for Work
Hannah Gordon
Project Manager
Nuria Fraile-Diaz
Product Manager – Data Skills for Work
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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Property technology start-up grows team following placements
Grand Bequest is an Edinburgh-based PropTech start-up that uses AI and data to promote the redevelopment of vacant buildings and give them a new life. The company currently only operates in Scotland, but it is looking to expand across the UK and internationally in the future. We look at the positive impact that taking […]
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Building a data model for the future of sustainable lighting
EGG Lighting EGG Lighting was born in 2013 and now delivers lighting solutions to a broad variety of commercial clients across Scotland and North England. They have gained a reputation for delivering pioneering circular economy projects in their sector. The 1st Challenge In September 2020, Innovate UK launched a ‘Manufacturing Made Smarter’ funding call, seeking […]
News about our work helping businesses capitalise on the power of data:
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Employability training Academy launched to tackle national tech staff shortages
The Data Lab, Scotland’s innovation centre for data and AI training, is expanding the content and reach of its industry-leading MSc programmes to include more specific employability skills training for students, to help address a worrying shortage of qualified workers across the Scottish tech sector. The new content, being offered to its MSc students via […]
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Natural Power PhD develops power forecasting excellence
Natural Power has contributed to research that has resulted in a short-term (less than four hours) power forecasting system that demonstrates up to 20% improved forecast accuracy. The ability to accurately forecast minutes and hours ahead is essential for the continued growth of weather-dependent renewable energy generation, like wind and solar. Rosemary Tawn completed a […]
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Saying goodbye to our 2021/22 The Data Lab MSc cohort
The Closing Event for this year’s The Data Lab MSc cohort took place on Wednesday 24th at BAaD in Glasgow. About 90 of our students, along with 30 of their supporters, project supervisors, industry sponsors, course leaders and our funders, turned up for a celebration which showcased our programme, our community and all our students […]
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