Scotland’s technology landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, marked by increased investment, innovation, and a collaborative ecosystem.
Cybersecurity has emerged as a critical challenge for the public sector, with governments worldwide increasingly targeted by sophisticated cyber threats.
The European Union Artificial Intelligence Act (EU AI Act) represents one of the world’s most comprehensive legislative frameworks for governing artificial intelligence. Designed to regulate AI use, mitigate risks, and encourage innovation, the Act is expected to shape global standards for AI development and deployment.
The GovTech sector in Scotland is experiencing a transformative period, driven by the convergence of cutting-edge technologies and innovative policy frameworks.
Generative AI, a subset of artificial intelligence that creates new content by learning from existing data, is rapidly transforming the landscape of GovTech.
As we barrel through 2024, let’s pause and take a look at the GovTech scene in the Uk and in particular, in Scotland. It’s really has been a hive of activity, buzzing with initiatives aimed at enhancing government services through technology. There’s been a significant focus on digital inclusivity and citizen participation and this alone […]
Market Potential The GovTech market in the UK is substantial and growing. The UK government is one of the largest employers in the country, spending billions of pounds annually on various services and initiatives. In the 2020-2021 financial year, the UK government’s total managed expenditure was approximately £1,094 billion, with a significant portion allocated to […]
Introduction GovTech, the modernisation of public sector organisations through technology, has significant implications for startups and scaleups. For many tech companies, selling to the government is an attractive market due to lucrative, long-running contracts that are less likely to be cancelled compared to other sectors. The large and complex nature of public organisations often requires […]
In the rapidly evolving GovTech sector, finding the right investors is both an art and a science. It’s about aligning innovative public sector solutions with capital that not only seeks financial returns but also appreciates the unique challenges and opportunities of government technology. This short post explores the intricacies of securing investment for GovTech ventures, […]
Happy New Year from the Scottish GovTech Cluster! Introduction As we step into 2024, the landscape of GovTech in Scotland stands on the brink of transformative change. The confluence of emerging technologies and innovative applications is reshaping how governments interact with citizens, manage resources, and deliver services. In this month’s post, we explore the exciting […]