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From brain sensors to rocket avionics, seven leaders from Scotland are taking their deep tech to London with Techscaler. Here's who they are and what they want from the week.

When a new EU deadline sent large corporations to Lappa's door, Olga Maksimova was ready. The serial founder on borrowed bravery and why APAC needs boots on the ground.

Five startups head to Hong Kong this November for Techscaler's inaugural market expansion programme in the Greater Bay Area.

This Autumn, 100 early-stage Scottish founders are joining Techscaler's 9-week Catalyst programme to scale startups, test products, and connect.

Techscaler members can apply for two October sessions with AWS and Cloud Combinator, built for technical founders taking AI from pilot to production, with applications closing 7 October.

Techscaler is sponsoring 14 innovative Scottish startups across AI, healthtech, fintech, and robotics at ScotSoft 2026 to foster industry connections.

Techscaler brought 27 Scottish tech and deep tech founders to Turing Fest 2026 in Edinburgh to connect directly with leading global investors.

One demo told Ivan Tryskyba more than fifty ever did. How a stalled marketplace pivot became Lexidesk, an AI intake tool now built market by market, US first.

Techscaler is funding Scottish founders to attend two major summits this October: Blue Earth in London and InvestHer in Paris.

Marc Williamson spent 20 years building games studios. With Umbra Dynamics he's reviving the classic titles the industry left behind, and sharing what he's learned about funding and conviction.

Learn how Scotland's tech leaders cut through the AI hype at the Edinburgh Closed Door Dinner that happened on 3rd Sept, 2026. Explore how Techscaler connects you to the rooms that matter.

Five months on from her first case study, Chelsea Jarvie has rebuilt Neon Guard's story, grown the team and is heading back to Silicon Valley with a clearer pitch and a stronger network.

Six Scottish Healthtech, Biotech, and Life Sciences startups head to Singapore this Autumn with Techscaler to build APAC networks and scale.

Public sector customers are valuable and hard to reach. Our CivTech partnership opens that door, and Round 12 launches soon with paid, equity-free routes for founders.

Techscaler is offering fully-funded places for deep tech founders at Turing Fest and Deep Tech London. Apply by 14 Sept to scale your venture.

Explore how Techscaler's specialised growth activities and expert-led workshops help founders build repeatable systems and scale with confidence.

Discover the scaling Techscaler leaders joining the upcoming Closed Door Dinner hosted by Dell Technologies and CodeBase. Read the full announcement.

Techscaler is taking six tech founders to Hong Kong in Nov 2026 for a two-week launchpad alongside major commercial and smart city conferences.

Touchlab's Zaki Hussein spent a decade closing the one sense robots never had. Inside the governance, discipline and Tokyo groundwork behind building a deep tech company meant to last a decade, not a quarter.

ScotAi's Moray Melhuish bootstrapped AI trusted by Raytheon and the Royal Navy, no debt, no investors. Here's how a career in oil and gas engineering became sovereign AI for critical industries.

Techscaler is funding three high-impact opportunities this season: a two-week Hong Kong immersion programme and fully-funded places at Turing Fest and ScotSoft 2026. Applications are open now.

Techscaler’s Dundee Healthtech Residency helps eight founders turn research into businesses through mentorship, co-working, and investor access.

With applications closing 24th August, our Head of International shares five ways to sharpen your Techscaler Singapore application before the deadline lands.

Elena Höge spent five years turning a bbeloved hobby into Yaldi Games. Here's how she built solo, learned from Japan, and is scaling a game studio on her own terms.

Techscaler's Raise pilot helped 12 Scottish founders stress-test pitches, align growth strategies, and win early-stage investment confidence.

From 10th August, founders can apply to Catalyst, our 9-week foundations programme, and our third Singapore cohort for teams ready to take on the APAC market.

Sacha Wright is rebuilding how GP practices communicate with patients, one high-touch process at a time. Here's how Practest went from an Orkney idea to a bootstrapped, US-bound business.

A year after Silicon Valley, danceSing founder Natalie Garry returns with an update on New York, US expansion, and the lessons she'd pass on to any founder chasing global growth.

Techscaler is sending 10 Scottish gaming studios to Gamescom 2026 in Cologne. From August 26–30, these founders will pitch to decision-makers, forge global partnerships, and showcase Scotland’s thriving game development talent.

This October, Techscaler is sending its fifth cohort of 10 ambitious Scottish founders to Silicon Valley. Timed with SF Tech Week, this high-impact trip provides expert mentorship and exposure to scale climate, health, and AI innovations.

Louise Martin spent 12 years auditing offshore rigs before building RigRun. Here's how that experience shaped a global wellbeing platform.

XYNQ helps music platforms catch fraudulent and AI-generated uploads before they cause real damage. Its founders, Leo and Ziyad, only built it after living through that damage themselves, when their own record label was hit by an attack they never saw coming.

Eight Scottish founders and senior executives spent three weeks in New York during a16z Tech Week (June, 2026). Real meetings, real investors, real momentum. Here's what building a genuine US presence looked like on the ground.

Apply for 1 of 5 exclusive Techscaler seats at the Closed Door Dinner in Edinburgh on 3 Sept, co-hosted by Dell Technologies. Applications close 14 July.

RideScan built a "Fitbit for robots" to catch faults machines can't explain. Founder Dr. Shivoh Chirayil Nandakumar on Japan deals, mentorship, and £145K in grants.

Gamescom Cologne draws 357,000 visitors and 34,000 trade buyers each year. Techscaler is giving five Scottish games founders a way into that room. Here's what the programme offers.

Eight Scottish startups took over London Tech Week 2026 with Techscaler, securing major investment leads and showcasing the power of Scotland's ecosystem.

Techscaler members left their mark at Scottish EDGE Round 27, with 8 companies collectively securing £260k in funding. Read the top pitch highlights.

Aurora Avionics builds the electronics that power rockets and satellites, and just signed its first APAC deal. Myles Bax on going global from day one and what that takes.

Techscaler’s Raise is an intensive pilot programme for 12 early-stage startups to stress-test pitches, get expert mentorship, and prep for capital growth.

Martin McDonald on bootstrapping, a fast-moving week in Japan, and why showing up still beats almost everything else.

Three Scottish founders took on one of Europe's biggest tech stages at Dublin Tech Summit 2026.

Scotland's most ambitious founders are heading to London Tech Week. Eight Techscaler startups, one booth, three days to make it count.

Zumo pivoted twice, wound down a 100k-user app, and is now building crypto infrastructure for UK institutions. Nick Jones on timing, resilience, and what the FCA's 2026 changes actually mean.

The strongest Techscaler Silicon Valley applicants won't wait for the form to open. Here's what founders can do right now to build momentum before applications go live

Techscaler Catalyst Spring '26 wrapped after 12 weeks of workshops, mentoring, and real founder progress. Here's what the cohort built, learned, and what it means for Scotland's startup ecosystem.

ESK went from zero to £4M revenue without a single pound of outside funding. Here's how Samuel Weatherstone built a global live entertainment company on cash discipline and hard-won clarity.

Invite-only founder sessions, real mentorship, and access to Scotland's startup ecosystem. Techscaler Mastermind is built for founders ready to scale.

Techscaler is heading to London Tech Week 2026. We're taking a select cohort of founders to London, with passes covered. Apply now for your spot at Europe's leading tech conference.

From Scottish peatlands to Southeast Asia: how Rethink Carbon is using technology to modernise the UK's voluntary carbon market.

Techscaler's third Raise Track cohort brought together 12 founders with fundraising ambitions ranging from £50k to £5m. Here's a look at who made it in and what they're building.

Amytis is building a life sciences research OS that helps biotech teams unify data, improve collaboration and accelerate scientific discovery.

Our second Japan cohort just returned from two weeks in Tokyo. Here's what they built, who they met, and why being in the room changes everything.

Dr. Giulia Marcucci built LumiAIres to rethink how AI is processed using light. This case study explores the shift from research to company, early challenges, and how market focus and support shaped growth.

Meet the June 2026 Techscaler cohort heading to New York and New Jersey during a16z Tech Week, as operators build on early US engagement through on-the-ground experience in one of the world’s most active ecosystems.

Join Techscaler at Dublin Tech Summit 2026. A global stage for founders to connect with investors, partners and markets, with an experience designed to turn conversations into opportunity.

Neon Guard turns PhD research into dynamic age assurance tech, creating safer online experiences with support from Techscaler and VBI.

Zudu evolved from consultancy to product, spinning out ePass - a scalable licensing platform - supported by Techscaler, mentorship and strong early traction.

Discover how Techscaler and the Scottish Asian Business Chamber partner to support diverse founders, expanding access to networks, programmes, and Scotland’s startup ecosystem.

From PhD research to a £1M raise, Myriad Wind is rethinking how wind turbines are built. Founder Adam Harris shares the strategy behind turning academic research into a climate tech startup ready for market.

Applications are now open for the June 2026 cohort of Techscaler founders who will travel to New York and New Jersey to engage investors, corporates, and ecosystem leaders on the ground during a16z Tech Week.

From university labs to early stage ventures, the Venture Builder Incubator 6.0 Showcase highlighted the next generation of deep tech founders emerging from Scotland’s research ecosystem.

From an idea shaped by life at sea to a global maritime technology company, Zelim is building systems that improve search and rescue operations. Techscaler supported the journey through connections, mentorship and networks.

Techscaler’s 2026 international programmes connect Scottish startups with key global markets. From Japan to Silicon Valley, founders prepare, engage, and build the commercial relationships that support international growth.

Techscaler Annual Report 2025: Strengthening Scotland’s founder-first ecosystem through investor connectivity, skills, and global ambition

Five ambitious Scottish tech business leaders head to Tokyo in April 2026 with Techscaler Japan, building partnerships and exploring market opportunities in one of the world’s most distinctive innovation ecosystems. From robotics and industrial AI to space technology and advanced electronics, meet the companies scaling Scottish innovation into Japan.

The new Techscaler Dundee Hub at Water’s Edge is now open, bringing founders together with mentorship, networks and opportunity while introducing the first residency companies shaping the Tay Cities ecosystem.

What does it really take to move from prototype to procurement in health and medtech? Founders, NHS leaders, and investors share hard-won insights at the Techscaler Health & Medtech Innovation Summit.

Discover how Techscaler and Scottish Enterprise are empowering Scotland’s tech founders with funding, expert guidance, and global networks to help them build, scale, and compete internationally.

Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes MSP joins six Scottish founders to discuss mentorship, international markets, and what Techscaler has made possible.

Six Scottish tech founders travelled to Abu Dhabi for a week of curated market access, government pitching, and relationship-building. Here's what the Techscaler UAE Mission delivered - and what comes next.

Ready to expand into Japan's business market? Join Techscaler Japan 2026 for 2 weeks in Tokyo & Osaka. Applications close February 23rd. Apply now

Discover how Techscaler and DataKirk are unlocking Scotland's innovation potential by connecting underrepresented founders with the ecosystem support they need to succeed.

Celebrating Catalyst Autumn '25 and announcing Spring '26 applications. Join our 10-week accelerator for early-stage tech founders. Apply by Feb 17th.

Join Scotland's health & medtech founders at the Techscaler Innovation Summit. Real-world insights, founder connections, and practical support to help you scale.

How WITR founders Craig Somerville and Geoff Todd built a networking app by admitting they hate small talk. Lessons on staying simple, finding your market, and user-led growth.

Six tech enthusiasts from Scotland head to Abu Dhabi in January 2026 with Techscaler's UAE Market Engagement Mission. From digital health to AI-powered industrial solutions, discover the innovators scaling to Middle Eastern markets.

Discover how Techscaler and Ceteris are bringing world-class startup support to Forth Valley founders. Access workspace, mentorship, and programmes locally.

Essential insights from Techscaler Showcase: AI implementation, Silicon Valley lessons, and fundraising realities from Scotland's leading founders.

From AI preventing falls to apps supporting brain tumour patients—Scotland's university researchers are turning breakthrough innovations into scalable startups through Venture Builder Incubator.

Techscaler mentor Sid Kathirvel writes about how to enhance your pitch with storytelling - actionable insights for tech founders.

Insights from Techscaler Community Manager, Rowen Strachan, on her experience at Slush in Helsinki and her top five key takeaways for Scottish founders.

Join the Techscaler Showcase on 9th December in Glasgow. Hear from founders returning from Silicon Valley, learn what investors are looking for, and discover AI startup insights. Free event, all welcome.

Find out about Techscaler's one-week Market Engagement Mission to Abu Dhabi, taking place in January 2026

Ten Scottish founders spent three weeks in Singapore building partnerships, securing pilots, and opening pathways to APAC markets through Techscaler's international programme.

From Edinburgh to San Francisco: twelve founders on what it takes to scale globally. Investor insights, warm intros, and lessons from Techscaler Silicon Valley.

Red Star founder Andrew Conkie shares how pivoting from AI to practical software helped build deployed NHS clinical systems across Scotland.

Meet three entrepreneurs bringing startup exits, global acceleration experience, and hyper-growth expertise to Techscaler Catalyst's early-stage founders.

How Richie Wan pivoted Seeker from a struggling marketplace to an AI talent platform scaling globally. A founder story about validation over automation.

Discover how Black Professionals UK is transforming lives through visibility, advocacy, and connection—and how our partnership is opening doors for underrepresented founders across Scotland's tech ecosystem.

Discover how GLITCHERS founder Maxwell Scott-Slade bridges gaming and medtech to build the "Fitbit for your brain." From 4.3M players to 29 research papers, learn what it takes to navigate two industries simultaneously.

How Olivia Parkes raised £660K for Persi after 2 rejections from the same investor. Real lessons on fundraising, finding CTOs, and LinkedIn strategy for founders.

Discover five female-led ventures in Techscaler's Autumn 2025 Catalyst cohort reimagining care, energy access, creative education, and conservation.

Discover how Techscaler and ScotlandIS are strengthening Scotland's tech ecosystem through collaboration, connecting founders with industry networks, skills development, and pathways to global scale.

Meet Natalie Smith: A single-parent founder building AI-powered food waste solutions and sustainable growing products from the Scottish Highlands with Techscaler.

Meet the Autumn 2025 Techscaler Catalyst cohort: 100 ambitious founders building solutions across AI, proptech, digital legacy, and more. Discover the startups making tangible progress in our intensive 10-week accelerator.

Discover Scotland's Ones to Watch 2025 report featuring 16 high-growth startups across AI, healthtech, and deeptech. Learn how Scotland now accounts for 12% of UK tech investment and which companies are shaping the future.

Feeling like a fraud in your leadership role? Guest blogger Kirsty Bathgate shares why impostor syndrome hits startup leaders hardest—and how to work with it.

Meet the brothers turning childhood trauma into life-saving AI tech. How Ayub and Ali Shoaib built the world's first comprehensive overdose detection device with Techscaler support.

Discover how AI and immersive tech amplify human connection. From audiences to communities, storytelling to collaboration - innovation that serves humanity.