Developments

Creativity and innovation thrive in this city. The talent stemming from renowned computer science and gaming courses, including those at the University of Dundee and Abertay University, has enabled companies to stay ahead of the pack in games development, mobile apps and much more. For example, Abertay graduates have gone on to work for leading computer games companies including Sony, Microsoft, Electronic Arts and Rockstar North.

• Dundee gaming entrepreneurs, Chris van der Kuyl and Paddy Burns, founders of 4J Studios, have launched Water’s Edge, a new co-working space which aims to attract businesses with an appetite for innovation, to fuel growth in the city. Water’s Edge is part of the city's £1 billion waterfront regeneration project, that also includes the V&A Museum.

• The Scottish Cities Alliance (SCA) is investing in smart city technology to accelerate and improve the delivery of services. Dundee is currently home to four projects funded by the SCA programme – Smart Mobility, Smart Public Safety, Smart Waste and Open Data. These are providing opportunities for the local community, companies and academics to engage in the development of smart city solutions.
  

• Abertay University has signed a new agreement with top games developer Ninja Kiwi Europe to provide a new scholarship opportunity for students. For the first time, a one-year scholarship will be open to fourth year students studying games, beginning in the academic year 2018/19. As well as a £1,500 payment to aid their studies, the successful applicant will receive an invaluable month-long summer placement at Ninja Kiwi Europe’s Dundee studio, gaining work experience, industry insight and the chance to build key contacts.

Community perceptions survey findings

The Tech Nation 2018 Survey was conducted between January 2018 and February 2018, in partnership with Streetbees. This year’s survey received the largest response yet from members of the UK tech community. In a total of 3,428 submissions, people told us about the opportunities and challenges their local ecosystems face, and the digital tech leaders they admire. The majority of respondents (33%) were founders and CEOs.