ScotlandIS has partnered with the Bayes Centre, University of Edinburgh, to launch a new in-person weekly community for technology startup founders.

The ‘Founders Hub’ will consist of a co-working community hosted at the Centre, where ScotlandIS early-stage and startup members can connect to learn, collaborate, support and inspire one another.

Starting 15th August, this space will be available every Friday on a first-come, first-served basis, with the launch session including some introductions to the organisations involved and more information on the format of the community, including:

• ​9:30 – Arrival and introductions
• ​10:00 – Discussion of the group ambitions
• ​10:30 – Bayes Centre intro and Health and Safety
• ​11:00 – Karen Meechan – introduction to ScotlandIS
• ​11:30 – Planning for future discussions / speakers
• ​12:00 – 16:30 co-working and ad-hoc discussions

This is a new network of tech builders and startup leaders within Scotland’s technology sector, of many experience levels. It is for people that want to grow their business and do so alongside others. For people looking to be around like minded individuals – to help and offer help, building better together.

While this is a member benefit for ScotlandIS members, we also welcome early stage tech companies looking to get involved with the wider ScotlandIS network.

Come along for the launch event at 9:30am on Friday 15^th August at the ground floor of the Bayes Centre. If you have any questions, get in touch via marketing@scotlandis.com.

Are you a Cyber Company with your sights set on the Middle East?

The Arab International Cybersecurity Conference & Exhibition- AICS (5-6 November 2025) is the gateway to the Middle East!

Join this FREE Webinar to hear more about your opportunities, benefits and participation in the UK Pavilion at this year’s AICS.

Bahrain is 30 minutes drive from Saudi Arabia and a 1 hour flight to most GCC destinations – providing exceptional opportunities for Middle East expansion.

Message Tommy McCarthy via thomas@ospcyberacademy.com to secure your place!

UHI and SICSA are hosting a one-day conference at UHI Inverness on Friday 22^nd August.

The event will be a showcase of Data Science research, followed by 3-4 concurrent sandpit sessions looking at real-world business problems.  The event is open to anyone in Scotland but we’re particularly encouraging participants from the highlands and other rural areas covered by UHI campuses.

The sandpits will cover Tourism, Ecology/Sustainability and Digital Health.  Our aim is to expose data problem holders in industry, public and third sector to the analytic and data science capabilities and expertise at UHI.  Organisations are free to fully participate in the sandpits or just sit-in and observe to see how it works, networking as they see fit.

ScotlandIS has partnered with the Bayes Centre, University of Edinburgh, to launch a new in-person weekly community for technology startup founders.

The ‘Founders Hub’ will consist of a co-working community hosted at the Centre, where ScotlandIS early-stage and startup members can connect to learn, collaborate, support and inspire one another.

Starting 15th August, this space will be available every Friday on a first-come, first-served basis, with the launch session including some introductions to the organisations involved and more information on the format of the community, including:

• ​9:30 – Arrival and introductions
• ​10:00 – Discussion of the group ambitions
• ​10:30 – Bayes Centre intro and Health and Safety
• ​11:00 – Karen Meechan – introduction to ScotlandIS
• ​11:30 – Planning for future discussions / speakers
• ​12:00 – 16:30 co-working and ad-hoc discussions

This is a new network of tech builders and startup leaders within Scotland’s technology sector, of many experience levels. It is for people that want to grow their business and do so alongside others. For people looking to be around like minded individuals – to help and offer help, building better together.

While this is a member benefit for ScotlandIS members, we also welcome early stage tech companies looking to get involved with the wider ScotlandIS network.

Come along for the launch event at 9:30am on Friday 15^th August at the ground floor of the Bayes Centre. If you have any questions, get in touch via marketing@scotlandis.com.

Start your cyber resilience journey today: Help your third sector organisation stay safe online 

Charities are using digital systems every day to deliver their services and keep in touch but with this capability comes a level of risk. Join us for an engaging half-day event tailored specifically for third sector organisations looking to help their organisation stay safe online. This event is designed to give you the tools, knowledge, and connections to boost your cyber resilience.

Who should attend? 

Anyone working and/or volunteering for a third sector organisation in Scotland at the beginning of their cyber resilience journey, and maybe not sure where to start, who provides leadership and/or is responsible for aspects of operations/IT.

What’s on the Agenda? 

Improve Cyber Awareness Anyone working and/or volunteering for a third sector organisation in Scotland at the beginning of their cyber resilience journey, and maybe not sure where to start, who provides leadership and/or is responsible for aspects of operations/IT. Learn steps to enhance your organisation’s understanding of cyber risks and how to stay vigilant.

ScotlandIS has partnered with the Bayes Centre, University of Edinburgh, to launch a new in-person weekly community for technology startup founders.

The ‘Founders Hub’ will consist of a co-working community hosted at the Centre, where ScotlandIS early-stage and startup members can connect to learn, collaborate, support and inspire one another.

Starting 15th August, this space will be available every Friday on a first-come, first-served basis, with the launch session including some introductions to the organisations involved and more information on the format of the community, including:

• ​9:30 – Arrival and introductions
• ​10:00 – Discussion of the group ambitions
• ​10:30 – Bayes Centre intro and Health and Safety
• ​11:00 – Karen Meechan – introduction to ScotlandIS
• ​11:30 – Planning for future discussions / speakers
• ​12:00 – 16:30 co-working and ad-hoc discussions

This is a new network of tech builders and startup leaders within Scotland’s technology sector, of many experience levels. It is for people that want to grow their business and do so alongside others. For people looking to be around like minded individuals – to help and offer help, building better together.

While this is a member benefit for ScotlandIS members, we also welcome early stage tech companies looking to get involved with the wider ScotlandIS network.

Come along for the launch event at 9:30am on Friday 15^th August at the ground floor of the Bayes Centre. If you have any questions, get in touch via marketing@scotlandis.com.