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Glasgow innovators awarded UKRI Future Leaders Fellowships to advance quantum technologies

10th November 2026

Two Glasgow based innovators have been awarded UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Future Leaders Fellowships, supporting the development of quantum...

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Industry

Scottish collaboration explores advanced laser technology for space communications

9th November 2026

Three Scottish technology organisations are collaborating on a new project to explore the potential of advanced laser technology for next-generation...

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Academia/ research

Edinburgh to host £18m UK Advanced Chip Design Academy

5th November 2026

The University of Edinburgh is set to host a new £18 million UK Advanced Chip Design Academy, aimed at strengthening...

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Industry

New UK roadmap highlights potential of metamaterials to advance critical technologies

4th November 2026

A new UK Metamaterials Commercialisation Roadmap has been published, setting out a strategy to accelerate the development and commercial adoption...

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Academia/ research

University of Glasgow to lead £1.4m UK electronic materials network

2nd November 2026

The University of Glasgow is set to lead a new £1.4 million UK-wide research network aimed at strengthening the UK's...

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Academia/ research

Heriot-Watt photonic chip opens new possibilities for astronomical research

29th October 2026

A tiny photonic chip developed at Heriot-Watt University has successfully linked two telescopes together, marking an important step towards a...

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Supercluster initiative

Scotland’s Critical Technologies Supercluster Strengthens Connections at Microelectronics UK

14th October 2026

Scotland's Critical Technologies Supercluster was recently showcased at Microelectronics UK 2026, represented by Technology Scotland, the industry body and Cluster...

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Industry

Scotland’s Technology Innovators Recognised in 2026 Awards Shortlist

13th October 2026

The shortlist for the Technology Scotland Awards 2026 has been announced, recognising the individuals and organisations making an outstanding contribution...

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Supercluster initiative

Scotland’s Critical Technologies Supercluster launches new online Funding and Investment Hub

1st October 2026

Scotland’s Critical Technologies Supercluster (SCTS), led by Technology Scotland, has today launched a new online Funding and Investment Hub, bringing...

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Supercluster initiative

New Commercial Skills Programme Launches for Scotland’s Critical Technologies Sector

29th September 2026

As part of activity supporting Scotland's Critical Technologies sector, Technology Scotland is launching a new pilot programme, in partnership with...

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Supercluster initiative

Share your views: Technology Scotland’s Critical Technologies Skills Survey

11th September 2026

Scotland’s Critical Technologies Supercluster is continuing to grow, strengthening the country’s capabilities across photonics, quantum, semiconductors, connectivity and sensing. Supporting...

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Industry

Sivers Semiconductors announces $30m expansion of Glasgow photonics manufacturing facility

10th September 2026

Sivers Semiconductors has announced a $30 million investment to expand its indium phosphide (InP) manufacturing facility in Glasgow, Scotland, strengthening...

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Industry

Help strengthen the evidence base for Scotland’s photonics sector

31st August 2026

Strong, up-to-date data is essential to understanding the scale, strengths and future needs of Scotland’s critical technologies ecosystem. The Photonics...

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Industry

Edinburgh imaging technology company secures $2.15m to accelerate growth

25th August 2026

Edinburgh-based Singular Photonics has closed an oversubscribed $2.15 million funding round to accelerate the development of its next generation of...

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Industry

£12 million investment strengthens Scotland’s semiconductor capability

24th August 2026

A £12 million investment in Fife-based semiconductor manufacturer Clas-SiC Wafer Fab is set to strengthen Scotland’s semiconductor manufacturing capability and...

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Academia/ research

£8 million project to advance ultra-stable laser technology in Scotland

15th August 2026

A major new £8 million research programme at the University of Strathclyde is aiming to take ultra-stable laser technology beyond...

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Supercluster initiative

Scotland’s Critical Technologies Supercluster new employment board now live

15th July 2026

Scotland’s Critical Technologies Supercluster has today launched a new online employment board, highlighting opportunities across Scotland’s critical technologies ecosystem.  The employment board gives organisations...

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Industry

New ESA contract highlights Scottish expertise in sensing and connectivity

23rd June 2026

Glasgow-based AAC Clyde Space has secured a new European Space Agency contract to advance INFLECION, a programme designed to support...

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Supercluster initiative

Submissions now open for Scotland’s Critical Technologies Supercluster’s new employment board

22nd June 2026

Scotland’s Critical Technologies Supercluster is inviting organisations from across the ecosystem to submit vacancies for a new employment board, launching...

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Industry

Scottish quantum innovation recognised with Institute of Physics award

19th June 2026

Quantcore has been named winner of the Institute of Physics qBIG Prize 2026, recognising its work to bring quantum technology...

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Supercluster initiative

Invest Glasgow spotlight highlights Glasgow’s role in Scotland’s Critical Technologies Supercluster

5th June 2026

A new Why Glasgow? spotlight from Invest Glasgow is shining a light on Glasgow City Region’s role within Scotland’s Critical...

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Academia/ research

Scottish spinout targets step change in photonics manufacturing

4th June 2026

A new Heriot-Watt University spinout is aiming to transform the manufacture of photonic components through a laser-based process designed to...

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Academia/ research

Scottish photonics breakthrough opens new possibilities for quantum and medical technologies

5th May 2026

A new research breakthrough from Heriot-Watt University is highlighting the strength of Scotland’s photonics capability and its relevance to next-generation...

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Academia/ research

Scottish quantum communications expertise supports new space mission

24th April 2026

A new space mission is highlighting the strength of Scotland’s quantum communications capability and its contribution to the future of...

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Event recap

Scotland’s Critical Technologies Supercluster launches new capability map, website and hero video

30th March 2026

On Thursday 26th March, Scotland’s Critical Technologies Supercluster launched a new capability map featuring over 160 organisations, alongside a new...

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Academia/ research

QEPNT wins £1.2M funding boost as part of UK’s ‘Quantum Leap’ for Quantum Tech

24th March 2026

The UK Hub for Quantum Enabled Position, Navigation & Timing (QEPNT), led by the University of Glasgow, will receive £1.2m from the...

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Academia/ research

£9 million funding boost to bring key semiconductor capability to Scotland

20th March 2026

A new R&D development designed to support the growth of semiconductor packaging has received a £9 million funding injection. The...

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Government

UK’s “Quantum leap” –  new package of support for quantum technologies worth up to £2bn

17th March 2026

UK unveils new package of measures to become the first country in the world to roll out Quantum computers at...

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Industry

Quantcore’s £2.5m raise to build UK’s sovereign manufacturing capability

24th February 2026

Quantcore, a University of Glasgow spin-out, has raised £2.5m in seed funding to create a sovereign supply chain for quantum...

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Academia/ research

Machine learning designs mirrors for high-power lasers

2nd February 2026

Plasma mirrors capable of withstanding the intensity of powerful lasers are being designed through an emerging machine learning framework. Researchers...

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Supercluster initiative

Co-creating a Capability Map for Scotland’s Critical Technologies Supercluster: Event-Recap

11th December 2025

Yesterday, 10 December, Technology Scotland brought together representatives from organisations across the critical technologies ecosystem for a hands-on workshop to...

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Supercluster initiative

Industry leader appointed Chair of Scotland’s Critical Technologies Supercluster Advisory Board

2nd July 2025

The Executive Committee is delighted to announce that Alan Anderson, Senior Director of R&D at Optos, has been appointed Chair...

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Supercluster initiative

Advisory Board convened to guide Scotland’s £10bn ambition in critical technologies

22nd May 2025

Today saw the first meeting of Scotland’s Critical Technologies Supercluster Advisory Board. The supercluster initiative – developed in partnership between...

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