Scottish EDGE

Loveelectric is a vehicle leasing company focused on making electric vehicles accessible and affordable for a wide range of customers. The company offers a selection of small and family electric cars, enabling customers to lease vehicles conveniently. Loveelectric's unique financing platform allows employers to facilitate leases on behalf of their employees, with payments deducted directly from salaries. This arrangement not only provides employees with tax-saving benefits but also promotes sustainable transportation options. By prioritizing affordability and accessibility, Loveelectric aims to support the transition to electric vehicles while contributing to a greener environment.

Rhizocore Technologies specializes in the production of locally-adapted mycorrhizal fungi designed to improve the success of tree planting initiatives. By developing a platform that focuses on enhancing the growth conditions for trees, the company aims to facilitate woodland regeneration and increase overall forest productivity. Its innovative approach addresses the needs of the forestry market, providing effective solutions for sustainable forestry practices.

It is our mission to be a world leader in liquid biopsy and artificial intelligence for early detection of cancers and other diseases to improve survival and quality of life. Dxcover are an award-winning team, dedicated to developing liquid biopsies for early detection of cancer and other diseases. A University of Strathclyde spinout in 2019 under the name ClinSpec Diagnostics, and rebranded as Dxcover Limited in 2021. To date, Dxcover have secured £5.1m of funding, and have successfully completed two ground-breaking clinical studies on detection of brain cancer and are currently developing our platform for the detection of commonly occurring cancers.

EBar Initiatives Ltd. is a company based in Aberdeen, United Kingdom, that specializes in the manufacturing of portable self-service beverage dispensers. Founded in 2016, the company has developed a technology that enables faster payment processing and drink serving compared to traditional dispensers. This innovation aims to eliminate long queues at large events, allowing event organizers to serve customers more efficiently and attract new patrons who may have previously avoided waiting in line. By streamlining the beverage service process, EBar Initiatives seeks to enhance customer satisfaction while maximizing revenue and reducing operational costs for event organizers.

Helping people with diabetes manage their insulin doses.

GETGUIDED Ltd is an online platform founded in 2015 and based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, that connects users with unique tours and experiences through trusted and verified local guides. The platform streamlines the search, booking, and management of private tours and activities for Destination Management Companies (DMCs) and Incoming Operators by providing a closed system that allows them to distribute custom tour requests to their database of local guides efficiently. Each DMC employee can access a user-friendly dashboard to manage bookings, track previous transactions, and communicate directly with suppliers. Additionally, GETGUIDED offers a verified public pool of suppliers, enabling partners to access a wide range of ready-to-book private tours and activities. The platform also features a commission-free marketplace for registered suppliers to advertise their offerings to various industry players, including hotels and travel agencies. Furthermore, GETGUIDED utilizes AI and machine learning algorithms to analyze transaction data, generating valuable reports for clients and suppliers alike.

CuanTec Ltd is a Scottish biotechnology company based in Motherwell, specializing in the production of biodegradable plastic films for the food industry. Founded in 2016, CuanTec utilizes a sustainable approach by extracting chitin from waste generated by the fisheries sector, particularly from langoustines sourced from the pollution-free waters of the North Atlantic. This extraction is achieved through a low-energy fermentation process that employs harmless bacteria, resulting in a high-quality product with minimal waste. The company’s compostable and antimicrobial bioplastics serve as an environmentally friendly alternative to conventional packaging, aiming to reduce plastic pollution and food waste while extending the shelf life of fresh food. By employing a circular economy model, CuanTec effectively transforms marine waste into valuable packaging solutions.

Turtle Pack is revolutionising the way children learn to swim with our innovative, patented and multi-award winning swimming aid.

Apply.Property is an end-to-end prospect management software that creates prospect databases for residential and commercial property agencies. The software features enquiry management, viewing booking, automated reminders, deposit payments, referencing, advertising performance analytics, CRM software integration, property feed integration, applicant comparison reports, and online applications. Apply.Property was launched in 2016.

Qpal is a fintech company established in 2016 that specializes in reducing customer churn in the telecommunications sector by utilizing AI technology and Open Banking for enhanced customer profiling. The company has developed a gateway platform that integrates digital payment solutions and contactless technology, facilitating a cashless experience for merchants and their customers. Qpal's offerings include mobile payment systems, merchant acceptance solutions, and AI-driven analytics, all designed to streamline transactions and improve the overall customer experience while minimizing the costs associated with traditional cash handling. Through its innovative approach, Qpal aims to transform the way businesses manage payments and customer interactions.

PowerPoint is a presentation application which focuses on content creation and design, there are currently no add-in tools which assist the presenter with the actual delivery of their presentations. Present Pal works as an assistive aid for presenters when communicating with their audience, acting like a set of interactive flashcards on your smartphone or tablet. Present Pal is currently working with Microsoft to make PowerPoint more accessible - read about their AI for Accessibility story here.

Playlingo is an award-winning educational technology company based in London, Edinburgh and Zurich with a track record of creating high quality products for the BBC and Amazon. Our mission is to get the world’s English learners reading every day.