Edinburgh & Lothians
Edinburgh's startup industry has experienced remarkable growth and positioned itself as a thriving ecosystem for entrepreneurial ventures. Fueled by a vibrant mix of innovative ideas, access to talent from prestigious universities, and a supportive environment, the city has become a hotbed for startups across various sectors. Incubators, accelerators, and co-working spaces provide crucial resources, mentorship, and networking opportunities, nurturing the growth of early-stage ventures.
The startup industry in Edinburgh continues to flourish after some International success stories, SkyScanner and FanDuel, driving economic growth, innovation, and establishing the city as a prominent entrepreneurial hub.
Key industries
Fintech
Edinburgh's fintech sector has flourished as a vibrant hub for financial technology innovation, benefiting from the city's rich financial history and strong ties to traditional finance. Supported by renowned universities and a collaborative culture, the sector has attracted a diverse range of fintech companies, leveraging technology to revolutionise payments, banking, and insurance. Notable successes, such as FreeAgent and Money Dashboard, have bolstered Edinburgh's reputation, while industry collaborations further fuel its growth, making it a leading global fintech destination.
TravelTech
The traveltech sector in Edinburgh is a lively and innovative ecosystem, leveraging technology to enhance the travel and tourism industry. With a strong talent pool, a supportive ecosystem, and a focus on collaboration, Edinburgh continues to drive advancements in personalised travel experiences, streamlined booking processes, and immersive virtual exploration. The city's traveltech cluster is poised for further growth, attracting both domestic and international attention as a hub of travel innovation.
LawTech
Edinburgh's lawtech cluster has emerged as a dynamic and thriving hub for innovation and technology-driven solutions in the legal sector. Building on the city's strong legal heritage and renowned universities, the cluster brings together legal professionals, technology experts, and entrepreneurs to drive advancements in legal services and access to justice. Edinburgh's lawtech ecosystem benefits from a collaborative culture, with initiatives like legal tech meetups and accelerators fostering networking and knowledge exchange. Startups and established companies in areas such as legal research, contract management, and legal analytics are leveraging technologies like artificial intelligence, machine learning, and blockchain to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and enhance legal outcomes. Supported by government initiatives and industry collaborations, Edinburgh's lawtech cluster is positioned as a leading global destination for legal technology innovation.
GreenTech
Edinburgh's greentech cluster is a thriving hub for sustainability and transformation in the field of green technology. With a focus on addressing environmental challenges and promoting sustainable practices, the sector brings together a diverse range of stakeholders, including researchers, entrepreneurs, investors, and policymakers. Edinburgh's strong academic institutions and research centres provide a solid foundation for cutting-edge developments in renewable energy, clean transportation, waste management, and resource efficiency. Collaborative initiatives, incubators, and funding programs support the growth of greentech startups, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and collaboration. Edinburgh's greentech cluster is playing a pivotal role in driving the transition towards a greener and more sustainable future, positioning the city as a leading global player in the greentech sector.
What support is available to you in Edinburgh & Lothians?
The Team
Head of Regional Engagement, Paul Mitchell, 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
Drop in and pick your desk in our open-plan space with great Wi-Fii, Tasty Buns café, table tennis and soft seating areas. This is a great place for those who like a bit of buzz and background noise while they work, who want to chat with others in our community, or who are just looking for a space to use a few times a week.
No advance booking and no tour of the space needed, just turn up and pay on the day (subject to availability).
Access: Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm
Cost: £10 per day/£50 per month (inc. VAT)
Benefits: Wi-Fi, café, video call booth, networking and community
Co-working
Co-working - £120 (exl. 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.
External Meeting Room Hire
Please contact the reception team to place a room booking or chat to your local HRE or Community Manager. Rates for hire are detailed below:
| Room | Duration | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Board Room (Meadow/Leith Links) | Hourly Rate | £30 (excl. VAT) |
| Board Room (Meadow/Leith Links) | Day Rate | £180(excl. VAT) |
| Any other meeting room | Hourly Rate | £20 (excl. VAT) |
| Any other meeting room | Day Rate | £120 (excl. VAT) |
Event Space
Our events space is a resource for the benefit of the wider ecosystem and we prioritise free, open-to-all events which will bring together and add value to members of the community. Please contact the events team if you have an event you feel would be suitable!
Events & Meetups
Coworking day
CSO & Techscaler Partnership Webinar
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Community Support
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A single desk of space for developers, creatives, entrepreneurs, designers, product managers, markers and digital marketers to drop in. We like people who want to collaborate with our community and make awesome things happen.
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Join Techscaler
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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