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Net Zero

Michael Groves from Topolytics gives a waste data talk to the data lab community members with geo visuals

Understanding waste data: Mapping sustainability through insights

Net Zero, News 24/08/2023

In the realm of corporate sustainability, the focus often hones in on carbon emissions, energy consumption, and the path to NetZero achievements. Yet, a significant aspect remains in the shadows: materials usage and waste management, an essential yet often overlooked factor in our pursuit of sustainability. While carbon emissions and energy conservation rightfully command attention, […]

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Michelin Scotland Innovation Parc’s Innovation Challenge 2 Awards £86,000 in Funding

Net Zero, News, Support to innovate 31/01/2023

Five companies have been awarded funding as part of Michelin Scotland Innovation Parc’s (MSIP) second Innovation Challenge. MSIP and partners The Data Lab, CENSIS and Dundee City Council, are providing project funding of over £86,000, towards a total project cost of over £136,000. MSIP, a joint venture between Michelin, Dundee City Council and Scottish Enterprise, […]

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Tags: data science, sustainable transport

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Scottish companies using space data to help tackle climate change

Funding, Net Zero, News, Support to innovate 24/01/2023

The 11 companies selected to take part in the Scotland Can Do ‘Applying Space Data to the Net Zero Economy’ research and development (R&D) challenge – run by Scottish Enterprise in partnership with the Scottish Government and The Data Lab – came together yesterday (Monday, 23 January) to share their innovative ideas after recently being […]

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Tags: climate change, net zero, satellites, space, space data

Brian Hills, CEO of The Data Lab

2023 predictions on data and AI

Healthcare, Net Zero, News, Support to innovate 18/01/2023

Brian Hills, CEO at The Data Lab, on what’s likely to happen this year in the world of data, AI and machine learning. SMEs will invest more in digital transformation I see 2023 as a year of opportunity for SMEs to drive innovation and adoption of data, AI and machine learning, and a time when […]

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Tags: AI, ChatGPT, data science, net zero, public health, SMEs, tech trends

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How data-led solutions helping to ease UK’s energy crisis

Academic collaboration, Net Zero, News, Support to innovate 23/11/2022

Our CEO Brian Hills spoke with PBC Today about how data-led solutions should be seen as a vital asset in the battle against rising living costs and the UK’s energy crisis. Britain is being gripped by an energy crisis, with households across the country facing fuel bill rises not seen before in many people’s lifetimes. […]

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Tags: climate, energy

Brian Hills, CEO of The Data Lab

The Data Lab to lead data science delivery for multi-million pound manufacturing innovation hub

Net Zero, News 17/06/2022

The Data Lab has partnered with 11 other organisations across the UK to contribute to the creation of the £50m Smart Manufacturing Data Innovation Hub, marking the largest consortium the innovation centre has been a part of in its history. The hub will benefit UK manufacturers’ productivity and competitiveness by providing a new data innovation […]

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