Ecosystem guide
Search Scotland's entrepreneurial ecosystem for the support your start-up, scale-up, or spin-out needs.
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Equity Gap
Equity Gap is an Edinburgh-based angel investment syndicate. It was established to help match investors with entrepreneurs that are looking for early-… -
ETZ Ltd
ETZ Ltd is set to open a unique, new-build incubator and scale-up hub in Aberdeen's Energy Transition Zone in early 2025. As an entry point and… -
European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC)
EMEC, originally established as a test centre for wave and tidal energy generation, is an innovation catalyst, supporting the transition to a clean en… -
Filament STAC
STAC (Smart Things Accelerator Centre) is an industry-led accelerator supporting Scotland-based Smart Things and Internet of Things (IoT) brands, driv… -
FinTech Scotland
FinTech Scotland supports the growth of fintech companies that have a presence in Scotland. Through its inclusive and collaborative cluster, it helps… -
Firstport
Firstport is Scotland's national development agency for social entrepreneurs. For more than 16 years, it's worked to identify, nurture, and accelerate… -
Flexible Working Scotland
Flexible Working Scotland is a community of people looking to work flexibly, recruit flexibly and advocate for greater flexibility and equality at wor… -
Food and Drink Federation Scotland
Food and Drink Federation (FDF) Scotland is a division of the FDF, the voice of the UK’s food and drink manufacturing industry. It ensures members' v… -
Foras
Since 2022, Foras has taken more than 100 of Scotland's top founders and start-up leaders on international trips. Foras can connect you with global ve… -
Foresight Group
Foresight Group invests in promising, growing companies across Scotland, the rest of the UK, and Ireland. It provides private equity, venture capital,… -
Foxglove Offices
Foxglove Offices is a space dedicated to supporting entrepreneurs, start-ups, and companies in Edinburgh. It offers flexible workspace solutions with… -
Gabriel Investments Limited
Gabriel Investments Limited aims to be the foremost early-stage angel investment syndicate in Scotland. It gives ambitious, young, Scottish companies… -
GCU Entrepreneurial Hub
The GCU Entrepreneurial Hub is exclusive to the Glasgow Caledonian community, including staff members, current students, and alumni. The hub delivers… -
Geovation Scotland
Geovation Scotland is an initiative of the Registers of Scotland and the Ordnance Survey. It exists to support and accelerate land, property, and loca… -
Girl Geek Scotland
Girl Geek Scotland is a volunteer community aimed at women working and studying in tech, creativity, computing, enterprise, and related sectors in Sco… -
Glasgow Chamber of Commerce
Glasgow Chamber of Commerce is the voice of business in Glasgow, championing organisations of all sizes and sectors across one of the UK’s largest and… -
Glasgow City Innovation District
Glasgow City Innovation District is located in the heart of Glasgow City Centre. It's a hub of entrepreneurship, innovation, and collaboration, suppor… -
Glasgow City of Science and Innovation (GCoSI)
Glasgow City of Science and Innovation (GCOSI) is regional innovation partnership that connects academia, government, and business. It highlight Glasg… -
Glasgow Collective
Glasgow Collective provides a range of workshop, studio, office and coworking spaces in the heart of the Barras. These spaces are open to anyone with… -
Glasgow Riverside Innovation District – University of Glasgow
The Glasgow Riverside Innovation District (GRID) at the University of Glasgow is a partnership between the University of Glasgow, Glasgow City Council… -
Glasgow Social Enterprise Network
The Glasgow Social Enterprise Network (GSEN) is a membership organisation that works to support, promote, and develop social enterprises within the Gr… -
Green Angel Ventures Limited
Green Angel Ventures Limited provide unique specialist early-stage climate investment. Unlike other investors in the UK, Green Angel Ventures Limited… -
Greenbackers Investment Capital
Greenbackers Investment Capital is the world’s leading funding advisory for climate relevant technology founders. It is available to those looking to… -
GrowBiz Scotland
GrowBiz Scotland provides enterprise support to self-employed people, small businesses, and enterprises across rural Scotland. It can help whether you… -
Heriot-Watt University
Heriot-Watt University offers comprehensive support to entrepreneurs, start-ups, and scaling companies in Scotland. The university's entrepr…