Connecting Scotland
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.
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DIGITAL DEVELOPMENT LOAN
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.
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A HIGHLAND FOCUS FOR SCOTLAND'S INNOVATION CENTRES
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 DATA LAB INNOVATION CENTRE
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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