Resources

Why understanding local business cultures can make or break your venture

Exploring the differences between Asia and UK ecosystem building

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

We’re excited to introduce a powerful funding opportunity that can help tech startups take the next step: the Techscaler Minimum Viable Product (MVP) Small R&D Grant, offered in collaboration with Scottish Enterprise

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.

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

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

Techscaler launches new website to improve member experience

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