Dundee & Tay Cities Medtech Residency

A fully supported 6-month launchpad for high-potential Medtech startups. Apply now!

‍A programme designed for ambitious Medtech, Biotech, Healthtech, and Life Sciences founders who are ready to accelerate their growth and integrate into a thriving healthcare innovation ecosystem.

About the Programme

Techscaler’s 6-month Dundee & Tay Cities Medtech Residency is designed to help early-stage Medtech founders launch their startup, validate their business models, and get investment ready.
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Throughout the programme founders will get access to:

  • 6-months of free co-working space located in the heart of Dundee at Water's Edge - 1-2 desks will be allocated per company
  • Regular, structured mentorship sessions and peer support
  • Direct access to experienced operators on-site, helping to refine business models and perfect investor pitches
  • Regular cohort events, exclusive ecosystem networking, invite-only industry gatherings, and direct pipelines to investor connectivity

The programme will conclude with a showcase trip to a national medtech hub at the end of March.

Why Medtech?

Backed by world-renowned universities and regional investment, life sciences is a cornerstone of the Tay Cities region.

This programme bridges the gap between groundbreaking research and commercial viability helping founders transform their Medtech ideas into market-ready businesses.

Who is this for?

We are seeking ambitious founders who: 

  • Operate in Medtech, Biotech, Healthtech or Life Sciences
  • Have a validated idea or early-stage startup 
  • Committed to spending a minimum of 1-2 days per week on-site at the Dundee Hub at Water's Edge

As part of the application process, applicants must submit a pitch deck and a short video application, which will be judged by a panel of industry experts.

Apply now

You must be a Techscaler member before you can apply for this opportunity.

If you or your organisation are not a Techscaler member, this form will first direct you to apply for membership; please do this by  Friday, 31 July (membership is fully funded). This ensures we are able to process your membership application in time for you to then apply for the Dundee & Tay Cities Medtech Residency.

If you are already a Techscaler member, you will be given a direct link to the Dundee & Tay Cities Medtech Residency application form. You must complete and submit this before the deadline of Friday, 7 August.

If you have any questions about this process please contact membership@techscaler.co.uk.

Key Dates

  • Applications open: Wednesday, 8 July
  • Applications close: Friday, 7 August
    If you are not currently a Techscaler Member, please submit your Techscaler Application by Friday, 31 July to allow us time to review and process your application. 
  • Application review: Monday, 10 August - Thursday, 13 August
  • Outcome sent: Friday, 14 August
  • Programme Duration: 6 months (September 2026 - March 2027)
  • Culmination: The programme concludes with a showcase trip to a national Medtech hub at the end of March.