Why the regions matter – how localism is playing its part in the growth of Scotland’s tech ecosystem
Techscaler was launched in November 2022, as a ‘nationwide network’. Initially operating from six cities around Scotland – Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen, Dundee, Stirling and Inverness – the programme now also...
AI company to pay developers up to £135,000 each as part of Edinburgh expansion
An AI company has set out plans to pay developers up to £135,000 each as part of an ambitious programme to expand its Edinburgh operations. Startup Tomoro will create 20...
Glasgow eyes investment community with ‘pitchbook’ showcasing over £2 billion in urban regeneration projects
Glasgow is appealing to UK and international investors with a new ‘pitchbook’ showcasing over £2 billion in urban regeneration and real estate projects. Fifteen capital investment projects have been outlined...
Government to plough additional £5 million into ‘end-to-end’ support for Scots startups
Ministers are to plough an additional £5 million into ‘end-to-end’ support for Scots startups, it was announced today. Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes said the funding forms part of the...
Scottish tech industry to “grow rapidly” in next five years, per new survey
Scotland’s tech industry is predicted to “grow rapidly” in the next five years, according to a new report from UKTN. Eight out of 10 tech leaders say the sector is...
Former Skyscanner executive warns too many startups are creating growth ‘bottleneck’
A former senior Skyscanner executive has warned that an ‘explosion’ of tech startups in Scotland risks creating a growth bottleneck. Shane Corstorphine, former chief financial officer for the travel giant,...
Glasgow region tech ecosystem hits £4.1 billion valuation according to new report
Glasgow’s regional tech ecosystem has hit a valuation of £4.1 billion according to a new industry report. Its collective enterprises are now part of one of the fastest-growing clusters in...
‘ScaleUp Britain’ chooses Glasgow Tech Week to launch nationwide event series
A new series of ‘scaleup’ events for entrepreneurs chose Glasgow Tech Week to launch a nationwide programme across the UK. ScaleUp Britain hosted its first event in the city to...
Scotland’s tech trade body partners with software firm on workplace wellbeing platform
Scotland’s tech trade body is partnering with a software firm to offer its members discounted access to a workplace mental health and wellbeing platform. ScotlandIS will work with Glasgow-based Frog...
Met Tower redevelopment project cancelled in blow to Glasgow’s tech scene
Glasgow’s tech scene suffered a blow today with news that the £60 million redevelopment of the iconic Met Tower has been cancelled by developers. Building owners Bruntwood SciTech have pulled...

