The Data Lab Inverness Hub
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Connecting Scotland is a collaboration between Scottish Government, Local Government and the Third Sector, with SCVO as lead delivery partner, developed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. It provides data, training, support and devices, so that the most vulnerable and digitally excluded people can access services and support and connect with friends and family.
The Digital Development Loan is a Scottish Government initiative to help improve Scotland’s digital productivity. It is available to Scottish SMEs, who have been trading at least 6 months to help meet upfront costs of improving digital use.
Businesses and communities in the Highlands and Islands now have direct local access to Scotland’s Innovation Centres through a collaboration between HIE, The Scottish Government, Scottish Funding Council and Scottish Enterprise.
The fourth Data Lab Hub in Scotland, located in HIE's An Lòchran building on Inverness Campus, is now serving the Highlands and islands region.
The Data Lab has three key priorities: foster innovation through collaboration; build skills and grow talent, and champion Scotland’s data science community.
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SCVO tell us about the free Digital and Cyber Security support and resources available to voluntary organisations in the region from friendly advice to education and training.
Find out about Internet of Things secure service from CENSIS.
National Cyber Security Centre describes ‘Exercise in a Box’ support that helps businesses consider Cyber Security risks in a safe and secure environment
SDS highlights their work across the education and private sectors to inspire the next generation of Cyber Specialists and Digital Technologists.
Hear from the directors at Russwood Ltd who have used data-driven decision making to improve their business and putting it into practice.
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We support businesses, communities and social enterprises through a range of support services, including advice, funding, events and property. Find out how we can help you.
HIE’s technology placement programme offers SMEs in the Highland Council area funding of up to 50% of salary costs towards employing a graduate