
An international collaboration project to develop plastic-free food packaging material from food waste, initially langoustine shells, has been awarded £268,284.
The Shetland Space Centre (SSC) has been working with B2Space, a company that offers access to low earth orbit for small and micro satellites.
In July they ran a test of a system known as rockoon, which deploys large air balloons to launch rockets from the edge of the earth’s atmosphere.
The HIE funding will go towards the commercial and technical evaluation of using the system in Shetland. This includes assessing the current facilities and development plans and providing recommendations as to how such operations might be best hosted at the Shetland Space Centre.
John MacKenzie, senior development manager with HIE, said:
“This is an ambitious and innovative project by the SSC. We are very pleased to be providing support for the commercial and technical evaluation and look forward to the findings of this work.”
SSC was formed in 2017 and employs five people. The firm is working towards securing planning permission for a satellite launch facility at Unst.
It is working with the local community and Shetland Islands Council to ensure minimum impact and maximum benefit from what could be a major new sector of the local economy.
An international collaboration project to develop plastic-free food packaging material from food waste, initially langoustine shells, has been awarded £268,284.
R&B Distillers, owners of the Isle of Raasay Distillery, has secured up to £200,000 investment from Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE).
Plans by an adventure tourism company in Argyll to create more choice for visitors and extend to year-round operations, have secured a £70,000 contribution from HIE.
A family run business on the isle of Bute is embarking on a £330,000 expansion project that will double its workforce and boost turnover.
Businesses in the Highlands and Islands looking to develop their use of digital technology and innovation are set to benefit from a new £465,000 support programme.
An ambitious new programme of activities is being developed for the food and drink industry to raise awareness of innovation and opportunities presented by new technologies.
A major fund to keep Scotland at the forefront of low carbon heat innovation is now open for applications.
HIE has approved a £251,575 investment in the design and delivery of an adventure tourism business support programme, believed to be the first of its kind.
TV and film producers in Scotland are being encouraged to apply for a new fund launched today (Friday 6 September).
Eighteen staff at MacTV at Isle of Lewis-based MacTV have been given a stake in the business after it becomes Scotland’s latest employee-owned business.
A social enterprise in Dingwall, Easter Ross has started its own gin production as part of a £222,860 investment.
An Argyll renewables company is to increase its production capacity and boost turnover after securing investment of up to £20,307 from Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE).