Central Scotland
With its placement between the larger cities of Glasgow and Edinburgh, Central Scotland has a rich history and innovative tech scene, the future is looking exciting for startups in Stirling and beyond.
Key industries
Digital District
CodeBase Stirling is in the centre of Stirling’s Digital District, working together with The University of Stirling, Forth Valley College, Stirling Council and the private sector to prioritise the growth of the tech community in Central Scotland. This is reflected in Central Scotland’s ecosystem with the University of Stirling curriculum providing MSc courses in Big Data, Fintech, Business and Computer Science, additionally, Forth Valley College offering cyber security and various computing courses.
Design and Games Industry
Over the last 5 years, the Stirling hub has attracted a more creative network of tenants, from founders in animation and games to videography and design. Notability Animation companies such as Wild Child and Ping Creates have celebrated a growth of expansion over the years, making Stirling the home of ‘Toad and Friends,’ ‘The Amazing World of Tom Gates,’ and the game ‘Super Stretchy Chicken Legs’ for iOS and Android.
Educational Engagement
CodeBase Stirling is in the centre of Stirling’s Digital District, working together with The University of Stirling, Forth Valley College, StirliCodeBase Stirling has historically worked with schools in the local area to engage young people in tech through facilitating and partnering with various Coding classes for children such as Level Up, Prewired and Coderdojo. In addition to creating DS4G ( Digital Skills for Girls) a free coding class for girls and non-binary young people ages 8-15.ng Council and the private sector to prioritise the growth of the tech community in Central Scotland. This is reflected in Central Scotland’s ecosystem with the University of Stirling curriculum providing MSc courses in Big Data, Fintech, Business and Computer Science, additionally, Forth Valley College offering cyber security and various computing courses.
Environmental Science
The hub hosts an array of tech sectors, including that of environmental science. Landscape architects, RaeburnFarquarBowen, play an important role in our building, and also Stirling city as a whole.
What support is available to you in Central Scotland?
The Team
Head of Regional Engagement, [name], is your first point of contact for the region. They’re here to help you find the right support through joining the Techscaler community and becoming a Techscaler member, and grow regional participation in the Techscaler programme.
Contact The Regional Team
Workspace
Hot Desking
Hot Desking is available Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm (£5 per half day £10 per day, or £50 per month). You can choose a seat in the designated hot desking area, and use the Wi-Fi. There is no need to prebook, you can just pop along on the day. For hotdeskers we also offer meeting rooms for 2 hours for free on an ad hoc basis, if you need a quieter space for a more important meeting. With that in mind, we’re also very happy for people to take calls and team meetings in the hotdesking space. This is a good option and opportunity for people working in tech who want to chat with others in the industry.
Co-working
Co-working - £120 (ex VAT) per month, a fixed desk in one of our co-working spaces. Benefits include: a registered address, utilities, Wi-Fi, access to meeting & event spaces, your own pass, free use of event space and out normal working hours (9 am -5 pm) access to the building, and community membership. This is a good option for founders who are bootstrapped or have some seed investment. It is also suitable for existing companies that are starting satellite locations. The Stirling hub is a great location as businesses within benefit from Glasgow and Edinburgh clients but identity-wise are tied to neither.
Office Space
Office Space – private office spaces for 2 to 70 persons. Prices are dependent on the size of space you need and include rent, utilities (internet, water, electricity), facilities (access to meeting & event spaces, common spaces, kitchen.
TS Network Offering
Free use of Hot Desking for Techscaler members with long-term occupancy of other CodeBase hubs, e.g. Co-workers and Office Space tenants. Process is WIP; but, for now, email the reception team stirling@thisiscodebase.com to let them know that a community member would like to use the Hot Desking space, cc-ing the community member in for direct contact.
Events & Meetups
Coworking day
CSO & Techscaler Partnership Webinar
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If our education courses are of interest to you, apply for Techscaler membership. Membership is for people working in startups who are at all stages of the startup journey, from ideation through to scaling phase, based in Scotland, and with ambitions to grow their business. Fill in the application form and Team Techscaler will get back to you as soon as possible to let you know your suitability for Techscaler membership and benefits available to you.
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