Universities and businesses are also collaborating to ensure that graduates have the right skills to enrich Scotland’s fintech sector immediately after graduation. Stirling University has recently launched its MSc course in Fintech, but it also continues to deliver MSc and degree level courses in Data Science for Business, Business Computing, Computing Science, Software Engineering, Big Data, Information Technology and Software Engineering. These courses are providing a steady flow of talented graduates to service the growing digital technology sector. Forth Valley College also provide a range of qualifications, up to degree level, in Computing, Software Development and Applied Computing.

The City Region Deal will deliver key projects designed to unlock Stirling’s full potential and position it as an economic and cultural powerhouse. With a new Digital District Stirling will be placed at the forefront of digital innovation and enterprise. At the heart of the district is Codebase, the UK’s largest insulator providing a dynamic, inspiring and collaborative space for people to come together to create and innovate. Stirling’s rapidly emerging digital technology sector will play an increasingly important role in Scotland’s future prosperity. Stirling has a growing economy which provides a fantastic environment for business growth, delivering global connectivity at a highly competitive cost. This combined with a highly skilled workforce, growing start-up scene, supportive business infrastructure and strengths in digital technology make Stirling an ideal place for starting and developing a business.