Resources

Join Techscaler's reimagined Unfiltered events where founders connect with founders who've faced your exact challenges. 90-minute sessions across Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen & more. Find your people, accelerate your startup.

22 Scottish tech startups selected for Techscaler's Silicon Valley and Singapore programmes. From AI healthcare to climate tech, discover the innovative founders heading to global markets in October 2025.

Techscaler and The Ventures Lab join forces to boost Scotland’s purpose-driven startups with tailored support blending innovation, impact, and sustainability.

Discover how CodeBase's Entrepreneurs in Residence (EIRs) are transforming startup support in Scotland. Meet the battle-tested founders helping tech companies scale faster through personalised mentoring, strategic guidance, and ecosystem connections. Learn why this founder-led approach is redefining how Scotland's most ambitious tech companies get the support they need to compete globally.

CodeBase Techscaler launches new Dumfries hub in partnership with Midsteeple Quarter. Flexible hot-desking workspace for tech startups now available in Dumfries High Street, completing our Scotland-wide innovation network.

Discover how Tethered's founders built a revolutionary mindfulness app by combining Scottish culture with wellness technology. Learn key startup lessons about MVP development, customer feedback, and scaling culturally-rooted products in the competitive wellness market. From personal crisis to 1,000+ subscribers and Silicon Valley success.

Discover how three Scottish greentech founders are using AI to drive real climate impact. From home retrofit optimization to sustainable computing chips and renewable energy management, learn practical applications of AI in climate tech beyond the hype. Featuring insights from ThermaFY, LumiAIres, and EnergyMutual founders on building solutions that work.

Discover how Techscaler and CivTech are connecting Scottish startups with public sector opportunities. £5.5M funding available in Round 11 launching July 22nd.

Discover how Techscaler is transforming Scotland's startup ecosystem through shared infrastructure, inclusive partnerships, and collaborative innovation. Learn about our national ecosystem approach and join Ecosystem Exchange 2025 to connect with Scotland's top entrepreneurs, investors, and innovation leaders building the future of Scottish tech.

Discover how Techscaler, CodeBase, and innovators like AskVinny are driving AI-powered growth in Scotland’s startup ecosystem.

LiberEat's pivot from a simple food allergy app to a game-changing allergen detection platform is a masterclass in following the real opportunity.

Ready to unlock your startup's global potential? We're excited to announce that applications are now open for two transformative international opportunities - Techscaler Singapore and Techscaler Silicon Valley.

In our new Partnership Spotlight series learn how Techscaler and Scottish EDGE collaborate to accelerate Scottish startups with funding, mentorship, and scaling support programmes.

Techscaler Catalyst June 2025 proved what’s possible when founders grow at their own pace. With tailored tracks, hands-on mentorship, and a lasting community, Catalyst is founder support built for the real world. Here's what made it different.

AskVinny scaled from WhatsApp boiler fixes to AI SaaS by pivoting fast, obsessing over customers, and driving sales-led growth across PropTech - here's how they did it.

In May 2025, Techscaler's third cohort of founders from Scotland immersed themselves in Silicon Valley to scale globally, build networks, and bring back bold insights to grow Scotland’s startup ecosystem.

Techscaler supported eight founders from Scotland at the inaugural SXSW London, connecting them with global innovators, cutting-edge AI conversations, and peer networks that will shape their entrepreneurial journeys long after the event ended.

Four Scottish health and medtech startups from Techscaler's community to head to Barclays Health Elevate in London to showcase innovations alongside 100+ UK businesses and connect with industry leaders, investors, and healthcare professionals.

Techscaler joined EIE25 to spotlight Scotland’s most promising startups, connect with global investors, and strengthen support for scaleups across the ecosystem. From main-stage talks to one-to-one meetings, the event proved a powerful platform for meaningful engagement and bold new opportunities.

Techscaler is for everyone, not just founders starting from scratch. If your service business is running well, you might be just one mindset shift away from building something even bigger. It might be time to turn your service into a scalable software product..

Techscaler joined Turing Fest 2025 as a Platinum Sponsor, connecting Scotland’s most promising startup founders with global tech leaders, investors, and mentors through talks, networking, and curated one-to-ones.

In early 2025, Techscaler Japan brought eight of Scotland’s most exciting gaming companies to Tokyo and Osaka to explore one of the world’s most dynamic and competitive games markets. The mission: to build lasting international connections, showcase Scotland’s creativity, and learn from Japan’s globally renowned games industry.

Inspired by Eilidh Mutch of Tavora, this article highlights the value of embracing failure in startups, drawing lessons from Silicon Valley’s fast-paced, transparent culture. It contrasts UK and US attitudes toward failure and explores how UK founders can adopt a mindset of rapid learning, iteration, and honest communication to drive growth.

We’re making an important change to how early-stage founders can access the Techscaler MVP Grant. Previously, this grant was available via self-referral. From now on, it will be available by referral through our 10-week Catalyst accelerator programme.

14 Scottish founders join the Techscaler Silicon Valley cohort this May to connect with global investors, peers, and SaaS leaders in San Francisco.

A new Techscaler programme, delivered by CodeBase and backed by top universities and NHS Scotland, is helping postgraduates turn cutting-edge research into high-impact startups.

Techscaler Japan is an international programme designed to help founders from Scotland expand their ambition, connect with new markets, and gain invaluable industry insights. 

Founder Chris Hardman shares the resources he’s accessed while building PropEco, a startup that helps organisations and their customers future-proof properties using advanced data and analytics.

Techscaler Annual Report 2024: Two years of impact in Scotland’s tech ecosystem, with growth, funding, and innovation driving founders to success.

Exploring the differences between Asia and UK ecosystem building

Why understanding local business cultures can make or break your venture

Founders shared their experiences and successes so far

Shona Marsh shares why we should embrace AI but increase the value of our human interactions

CodeBase’s AI Navigator helps SMEs in Aberdeen & Scottish Borders harness AI to improve efficiency. Free programme runs Jan-Mar 2025, funded by councils & UK SPF.

Techscaler's Funding Accelerator supports Scottish startups with tools, knowledge, and networks to raise £100K-£1M in equity investment.

Craig Somerville, with Techscaler’s support, launches WITR, a networking app that streamlines event connections by syncing LinkedIn profiles via QR codes.

Thoughts from Techscaler Silicon Valley, September 2024 By Nicole Christie, ACCA, Founder of Alvah

Kayla-Megan Burns is the Founder of Podplistic, an AI-enabled podcast production software. Hear their experiences from Techscaler Silicon Valley.

CodeBase, Edinburgh Futures Institute & Barclays Eagle Labs host Ecosystem Exchange, uniting UK leaders to advance tech ecosystem growth & collaboration.

Sustainable Ventures partners with Techscaler, launching a Glasgow base to grow Scotland’s climate tech sector, supporting startups and driving the net zero transition.

Lewis O'Neill, founder of Niovant, shares what it takes to build something meaningful: resilience, community, and a willingness to navigate the unknown.

CodeBase's Lauren Wilson shares how the Techscaler Silicon Valley cohort forged a founder community

Hear from Matt Jenner, founder of Coursensu, about his experience of Techscaler Silicon Valley and the growing significance of AI

Techscaler is advancing Dundee’s tech sector with nearly 100 members, diverse startups, and a new partnership with the Flour Mill as a pop-up hub.

A conversation with Ross McNairn - Wordsmith

People interested in developing and applying their ideas on the use of technology to start or grow a business are being invited to an event in Stornoway next week on Thursday 12th September.

CodeBase teams with The Open University in Scotland to enhance co-learning, support startups, and boost diversity in entrepreneurship through Techscaler.

Learn more about the lifecycle stages of a startup as it builds, grows and scales

For Disability Pride Month, we interviewed UX design expert Wojtek Kutyla about how digital accessibility can improve inclusion in tech.

Dr Matthew Freer shares his experiences as a Techscaler member working in the public sector

OnFife has partnered with CodeBase to drive tech startup growth in the Fife region with a network of Techscaler ‘pop-up’ hubs.

Founder of Coursensu - the learning design platform, Matt Jenner shares his experience of attending Turing Fest 2024 and what he learned to further grow his EdTech startup.

Oli Littlejohn shares the opportunities being a generalist brings, and how AI can support them

Ian Martin, Head of Startup Experience at CodeBase, shares insights on a crucial part of startup growth: gaining investment.

Meet Richie Wan, Founder of Seeker (previously RefermyJobs), a job board that helps startups attract higher quality candidates.

How can you plan events and celebrations that go beyond performative gestures? Notes from the group-led discussion at CodeBase’s LGBTQ+ meetup.

First-time founder Steve Tigar didn’t waste any time reaching top gear with loveelectric.

Founder of Robotical, Dr Alexander Enoch, shares his startup to scaleup story and the company's experience with Scottish EDGE, Techscaler and Reforge.

Insights from Paul Atkinson, Founding Partner of Par Equity, on how best to approach investors for your startup, and challenges of the current investment landscape.

‍Destigmatising Failure and Building a Supportive Community for Startup Success

What exactly is a tech startup and how does it differ from a traditional small business?

Meet Mike Brown; he is the Co-Founder of rankein, a company focused on measuring and enhancing Emotional Intelligence skills across workplaces globally.

CodeBase's Barry McDonald explains why generalists shine as community builders

The recent AccelerateHER + Techscaler Hackathon for Female and Non-Binary Founders in Inverness was abuzz with four founders supported by over a dozen tech coaches and facilitators to explore their startup ideas. 

A strategic partnership poised to drive forward Scotland's fintech sector development

VP of R+D, Oli Littlejohn, shares musings on his week in San Francisco with Scottish tech founders

It’s not the best idea - no joke intended - to try and build your startup from just an idea. Instead, we recommend looking for a key insight instead.

"10 months that changed my life" - Genna Masterton, Founder at Gifted Kind

In this episode, Oli Littlejohn - VP of R+D at CodeBase - speaks to Alex Gordon-Furse, the co-founder and CEO of Playmaker.

VP of Community, Barry McDonald, shares his thoughts on community building

Shift in High Net Worth Definition Threatens Women and Underrepresented Investors in Early Stage Tech Financing

This week, Anais Guillemaud, Head of Online Community at CodeBase, speaks to Chris Hughes, the founder of Estendio, whose mission is to unlock potential through inclusive technology for all.

his partnership marks a significant milestone in the Techscaler programme and the development of a burgeoning tech ecosystem in South Scotland

Hear Aleksandra talk about her experiences as a minority, woman founder and starting a company while dealing with chronic pain.

Richie Wan is the founder of Refermyjobs, a job board which incentivises people to refer their contacts to companies who'd love to employ them.

Startups to prepare for the next stage of growth and get ready to scale

A ‘Female Founder Hackathon’ delivered by AccelerateHER and Techscaler will be taking place in Edinburgh on 5th October, with applications now open

In the first episode of The Startup Onion, we had a great chat with Omar Tufayl, Founder of Loopsio.com, a student-driven tech agency.

Boost for tech innovators as two Scottish Government initiatives commit to offering mutual support for programme participants as part of a new collaboration

Collaboration aimed at revolutionising Scotland’s software and IoT startup scene, providing a base for scaling companies to compete in global markets

Techscaler programme sets sights on creating more entrepreneurs and startups to fuel Scottish economy

Techscaler has launched its first scaleup programme in partnership with Silicon Valley-based Reforge