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Scotland\u2019s high-growth businesses shared \u00a31.5 million as the latest recipients of support through the Scottish Edge pitching round.<\/p>\n
As the UK\u2019s largest funding competition for high-growth businesses, Scottish EDGE awarded financial support to 31 firms, taking the total to 712 over 26 rounds.<\/p>\n
Sir Tom Hunter of the Hunter Foundation said: \u201cTo the disrupters, the risk takers, the economy builders \u2013 EDGE supports the next generation of those prepared to take the risk in building businesses that deliver for our economy and they all deserve our thanks, support and applause.\u201d<\/p>\n
Evelyn McDonald, CEO of Scottish EDGE said: \u201cEmerging from our 26th round with such a strong cohort of new winners is testament to Scotland\u2019s ever-evolving entrepreneurial landscape. <\/p>\n
\u201cEach year, we witness remarkable ventures pushing boundaries, not only driving innovation, but shaping a more sustainable, inclusive, and forward-thinking future. It\u2019s a privilege to champion these visionaries as they turn bold ideas into lasting impact.\u201d<\/p>\n
Full list of recipients (alphabetical)<\/strong><\/p>\n 7Technologies <\/strong>\u2013 Young EDGE \u2013 \u00a310,000 \u2013 Glasgow \u2013 helps small businesses enhance their online presence and streamline operations, power by AI.<\/p>\n Brigid Bio\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 Future EDGE \u2013 \u00a3150,000 \u2013 Aberdeen \u2013 a biotech spinout pioneering novel antifungal therapies to treat life-threatening, drug-resistant fungal infections.<\/p>\n CAnswer BioSolutions\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 Young EDGE \u2013 \u00a315,000 \u2013 Aberdeen \u2013 develops liquid-biopsy diagnostics that make cancer detection faster and more accessible beyond hospital settings.<\/p>\n Clovo\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 Wild Card \u2013 \u00a310,000 \u2013 Glasgow \u2013 an AI-powered digital health platform providing personalised patient support designed to improve outcomes and reduce healthcare costs.<\/p>\n Compatible Film & TV\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 Young EDGE \u2013 \u00a310,000 \u2013 a new Scottish production company championing under-represented stories and bringing them to a global audience.<\/p>\n dussl\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 Young EDGE \u2013 \u00a310,000 \u2013 Glasgow \u2013 a Scottish sunscreen-first, minimalist, gender-neutral skincare brand with a core focus on daily UV protection.<\/p>\n Elansu<\/strong> \u2013 Creative EDGE \u2013 \u00a375,000 \u2013 Glasgow \u2013 designs products that support women through life\u2019s natural transitions with innovative, inclusive, and sustainable solutions.<\/p>\n Entropyst\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 Wild Card \u2013 \u00a315,000 \u2013 Glasgow \u2013 develops technology that transforms waste plastic and carbon into valuable carbon nanotubes for industrial applications.<\/p>\n Fair Feast\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 Social EDGE \u2013 \u00a375,000 \u2013 Pitlochry \u2013 a social enterprise providing meals to Scotland\u2019s food banks using donations of venison funded through wholesale sales.<\/p>\n FFS International (UK)\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 Young EDGE \u2013 \u00a310,000 \u2013 Edinburgh \u2013 commercialising its proprietary Sustainable Nano Recovery (SNR) technology for water recycling and petrochemical recovery.<\/p>\n Formartine Bio<\/strong>\u2013 Wild Card \u2013 \u00a310,000 \u2013 Auchnagatt \u2013 harnesses next-generation antisense technology to leverage the power of glycans for accurate and personalised healthcare.<\/p>\n Full Stop Period Wear\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 STV Growth EDGE \u2013 \u00a370,000 + \u00a375k Ad Time \u2013 Glasgow \u2013 provides sustainable, comfortable period and leak-management underwear using affordable, eco-friendly materials.<\/p>\n Halo Drive <\/strong>\u2013 Scottish EDGE \u2013 \u00a3100,000 \u2013 Glasgow \u2013 is developing a hybrid drive system for vehicles supported by remote monitoring to improve safety, reliability, and efficiency for global HGV operations.<\/p>\n Leslie Food Group T\/A Fuelfit\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 Scale EDGE \u2013 \u00a3100,000 Glasgow \u2013 a healthy meal-prep service delivering nutritious meals across Scotland, making healthy eating convenient and accessible.<\/p>\n Lowland Cooperage\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 Circular Economy EDGE \u2013 \u00a3100,000 \u2013 Grangemouth \u2013 Scotland\u2019s only independent cooperage, specialising in the repair and maintenance of casks for the whisky industry.<\/p>\n Luma\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 Wild Card \u2013 \u00a310,000 \u2013 Edinburgh \u2013 Lantern Digital is a SaaS marketplace for funeral services, supporting families and funeral directors to communicate, organise, and arrange funerals.<\/p>\n LumiAIres <\/strong>\u2013 Scottish EDGE \u2013 \u00a375,000 \u2013 Glasgow \u2013 has developed an AI-driven lighting optimisation system that can reduce energy consumption by up to 50% while enhancing comfort and productivity.<\/p>\n MantaRAI\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 Young EDGE \u2013 \u00a310,000 \u2013 Edinburgh \u2013 an independent AI-ethics consultancy helping businesses navigate AI regulations, risks, and ethical decision-making.<\/p>\n mycoBiologics\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 Scottish EDGE \u2013 \u00a385,000 \u2013 Aberdeen \u2013 develops novel biologics for systemic fungal infections using its proprietary FungoBiologic platform.<\/p>\n Offmon\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 Wild Card \u2013 \u00a310,000 \u2013 Edinburgh \u2013 provides secure monitoring of off-platform financial communications, offering real-time compliance visibility and scalable, cost-effective oversight.<\/p>\n OrthoVis\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 Scottish EDGE \u2013 \u00a385,000 \u2013 Glasgow \u2013 develops digital planning and navigation tools for orthopaedic surgery to improve accuracy, outcomes, and cost-efficiency.<\/p>\n PCOS Buddy\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 Wild Card \u2013 \u00a310,000 \u2013 Glasgow \u2013 a health-tech start-up offering a digital companion, peer support, and public education through its Unlipping PCOS campaign.<\/p>\n Phytovenomics\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 Young EDGE \u2013 \u00a310,000 \u2013 Auchterarder \u2013 develops next-generation antivenoms using VHH single-domain antibodies for safer, more effective, and more accessible treatment.<\/p>\n Propelus\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 Scottish EDGE \u2013 \u00a385,000 \u2013 Elgin \u2013 creates advanced mobility technology for people with lower-limb impairment, combining robotics and engineering to improve mobility and quality of life globally.<\/p>\n Qunatatarce\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 Wild Card \u2013 \u00a310,000 \u2013 Glasgow \u2013 develops next-generation security solutions for finance, healthcare, and aerospace that integrate seamlessly with existing systems.<\/p>\n Sabli\u00e8re\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 Pathways EDGE \u2013 \u00a3100,000 \u2013 Edinburgh \u2013 produces low-carbon concrete aggregates and binders using industrial by-products, innovative carbonation processes, and responsible sourcing.<\/p>\n SEASAT\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 Young EDGE \u2013 \u00a315,000 \u2013 Musselburgh \u2013 uses satellite earth-observation data to monitor coastal environments and assess their vulnerability to climate change, providing insights to aquaculture farms.<\/p>\n Seastex\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 Wild Card \u2013 \u00a310,000 \u2013 Glasgow \u2013 transforms marine waste into innovative materials, supporting Scotland\u2019s circular economy and construction-sector decarbonisation.<\/p>\n Velocity Edge\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 Young EDGE \u2013 \u00a315,000 \u2013 Glasgow \u2013 offers a SaaS platform that supports SME fleet decarbonisation with EV intelligence, tariff comparison, transaction automation, and sustainability insights.<\/p>\n Wombwise\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 Young EDGE \u2013 \u00a310,000 \u2013 Edinburgh \u2013 provides digital tools and evidence-based guidance that enable earlier attendance, earlier diagnosis, and ongoing symptom management in gynaecological health.<\/p>\n ZygoteLink <\/strong>\u2013 Wild Card \u2013 \u00a310,000 \u2013 Aberdeen \u2013 uses advanced genomic analytics to improve cattle breeding through accurate sire selection, trait prediction, and enhanced herd sustainability.<\/p>\n \t <\/div>\n