Edinburgh’s CodeBase is partnering with an Irish co-working and innovation hub to drive EU market access for Scottish tech firms.
The technology ecosystem builder has agreed a ‘Celtic Link’ tie-up with Cork-based Republic of Work, in a bid to smooth the path for Scotland’s tech firms looking to get into the European single market.
Irish firms will also benefit from access to Scotland’s Techscaler network, in a mutually beneficial deal that aims to support trade, investment and collaboration.
Frank Brennan, CEO and owner of Republic of Work, said: “Celtic Link is about creating a low-cost, high impact corridor for our founders. By partnering with CodeBase and its Techscaler network, we are giving Cork startups a home in Scotland and providing Scottish firms with a clear, supported path into the EU single market through Cork.”
Helen Tate, head of strategic partnerships at CodeBase, said: “Our partnership with Republic of Work gives Scottish founders access to an internationally recognised network in Ireland as they look to expand into the wider EU Market. We’re excited to welcome founders from Cork and support them in establishing a pathway into the UK market through Scotland.”
Located in the centre of Cork, Republic of Work is a leading international innovation hub. As a gateway for international companies entering the EU, it provides comprehensive infrastructure and access to national and international programmes.
CodeBase is a leading tech ecosystem support organisation helping to build and grow tech startups and scaleups, and delivers Techscaler, the Scottish Government’s tech startup support programme, a programme that has supported over 1,500 startups to date. It focuses on early stage pathways for startups, high growth and scaleup support, and operates across the UK and internationally.
CodeBase is bringing a cohort of Scotland-based tech founders to Dublin Tech Summit (27-28 May), where CodeBase COO Richard Lennox will host a roundtable and a dedicated session for Ireland-based CTOs.
He said: “Scotland’s best founders don’t need permission to go international, they need an open door. Ireland is one of Europe’s most connected tech markets, and we’re pushing that door open together.”