News, funding opportunities, and support from Research, Innovation & Enterprise
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September 7, 2026
Research Culture, Researcher development
Research leadership has never been more important. As universities navigate an evolving research landscape, the ability to lead people, shape culture and develop strategic direction is critical to delivering impactful and sustainable research. The Scottish Research Leaders Network Programme…
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September 3, 2026
Entrepreneurship, Innovation
An Edinburgh Napier University alumna has been shortlisted for a prestigious national award recognising innovative entrepreneurs whose ideas have the potential to create positive social impact. Emily Youngs, a data engineer and Edinburgh Napier University alumna, graduated with distinction from…
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August 19, 2026
Accelerator Programme, Innovation
net zero
Could your innovation help accelerate the energy transition? ENU researchers, spin-outs and startups are encouraged to apply for funding and support through the TechX energy transition accelerator. Applications are now open for Cohort 9 of the TechX Energy Transition…
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June 25, 2026
Innovation, Research excellence
Energy storage
Researchers at Edinburgh Napier University have developed a new approach to energy storage that could power the next generation of wearable technology Edinburgh Napier University (ENU) researchers have made a significant breakthrough in Zn-HHTP-based metal–organic framework (MOF) structures and compatible…
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May 27, 2026
Commercialisation, Entrepreneurship, ENU Innovation Hub, Innovation
Celebrating the people and ideas shaping Scotland’s innovation future! Converge has announced its 2026 cohort, welcoming 123 new academic led start-ups and spin-outs from across Scotland. This is the largest and most competitive intake in the programme’s history. The quality…
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aoifeosullivan
May 18, 2026
Public affairs, Researcher development
Edinburgh Napier colleagues are invited to consider applying for the next cohort of Parliamentary Thematic Research Leads (TRLs), delivered by the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology (POST) in partnership with UK Research and Innovation. The programme will run from…
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May 11, 2026
Researcher development
Rising from setback to strength as an early-career researcher On 11 June, Edinburgh Napier University (ENU) will host something a little different and very needed in the research landscape. We are launching Failure Fest Scotland (FFS!), a one day conference…
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May 7, 2026
Global research collaboration, International partnerships
Edinburgh Napier University (ENU) has recently welcomed 13 early-career researchers from Malaysia, Thailand, Viet Nam and Indonesia as part of two UK Government–funded International Science Partnership Fund (ISPF) British Council programmes. The fellows began their placements in April 2026, following…
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May 6, 2026
Commercialisation, ENU Innovation Hub, Innovation
Edinburgh Napier University’s Innovation Hub is pleased to be supporting CeeD Scotland to host a high‑energy TradingZone™ pitching event this summer (date to be confirmed), bringing together industry, innovators and researchers to explore new opportunities in advanced through‑life product…
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April 21, 2026
Innovation
commercialisation, innovation and enterprise, Space innovation
Accelerate the future of space innovation by taking your early-stage ideas, from concept to impact! The recent Artemis II mission has reignited global imagination about what space can mean for our future. Scotland is already part of that future, and…
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