Ecosystem Support

  • Dan O’Gorman

    Heriot Watt University | Graduate Apprenticeship Programme

    Strengthening University-Industry relationships and enriching the student experience by facilitating Graduate Apprenticeships at Heriot-Watt University in partnership with employers, focussing on digital programmes (Data Science, Software Development for Business)

  • Dan O’Gorman

    Heriot Watt University | Graduate Apprenticeship Programme

    Strengthening University-Industry relationships and enriching the student experience by facilitating Graduate Apprenticeships at Heriot-Watt University in partnership with employers, focussing on digital programmes (Data Science, Software Development for Business)

  • Dan O’Gorman

    Heriot Watt University | Graduate Apprenticeship Programme

    Strengthening University-Industry relationships and enriching the student experience by facilitating Graduate Apprenticeships at Heriot-Watt University in partnership with employers, focussing on digital programmes (Data Science, Software Development for Business)

  • Venture Café

    Connecting innovators to make things happen

    Every Innovation Ecosystem –no matter the size– needs an activator that creates movement. Someone creating connections as well as stimulates cross-functional collaborations. Someone that addresses the social part of innovation. Through our years of first-hand experience as an 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿, we have perfected our method to effectively maximize the impact of any ecosystem as a whole. Venture Café believes that Isolation is the enemy of innovation and our mission is clear: 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻. We are a neutral and trusted center of gravity that connects the entire ecosystem and is available to everyone. Through our programs we routinely activate ecosystems, creating continuous exchange and conversation.

  • Venture Café

    Connecting innovators to make things happen

    Every Innovation Ecosystem –no matter the size– needs an activator that creates movement. Someone creating connections as well as stimulates cross-functional collaborations. Someone that addresses the social part of innovation. Through our years of first-hand experience as an 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿, we have perfected our method to effectively maximize the impact of any ecosystem as a whole. Venture Café believes that Isolation is the enemy of innovation and our mission is clear: 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻. We are a neutral and trusted center of gravity that connects the entire ecosystem and is available to everyone. Through our programs we routinely activate ecosystems, creating continuous exchange and conversation.

  • Venture Café

    Connecting innovators to make things happen

    Every Innovation Ecosystem –no matter the size– needs an activator that creates movement. Someone creating connections as well as stimulates cross-functional collaborations. Someone that addresses the social part of innovation. Through our years of first-hand experience as an 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿, we have perfected our method to effectively maximize the impact of any ecosystem as a whole. Venture Café believes that Isolation is the enemy of innovation and our mission is clear: 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻. We are a neutral and trusted center of gravity that connects the entire ecosystem and is available to everyone. Through our programs we routinely activate ecosystems, creating continuous exchange and conversation.

  • Foras Ventures

    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 venture capital, angel investors, and buyers in Silicon Valley, Helsinki, New York City, Lisbon, Austin, and London. 

    Foras is sector agnostic and supports founders or start-up leaders from pre-seed to Series B+.

  • Foras Ventures

    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 venture capital, angel investors, and buyers in Silicon Valley, Helsinki, New York City, Lisbon, Austin, and London. 

    Foras is sector agnostic and supports founders or start-up leaders from pre-seed to Series B+.

  • Foras Ventures

    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 venture capital, angel investors, and buyers in Silicon Valley, Helsinki, New York City, Lisbon, Austin, and London. 

    Foras is sector agnostic and supports founders or start-up leaders from pre-seed to Series B+.

  • UK Startup Hub

    The UK Startup Hub is a collection of central platforms designed to connect and support founders, investors, and service providers across Scotland, England, Northern Ireland, and Wales.

  • UK Startup Hub

    The UK Startup Hub is a collection of central platforms designed to connect and support founders, investors, and service providers across Scotland, England, Northern Ireland, and Wales.

  • UK Startup Hub

    The UK Startup Hub is a collection of central platforms designed to connect and support founders, investors, and service providers across Scotland, England, Northern Ireland, and Wales.

  • The University of Edinburgh

    Venture Builder Incubator | Entrepreneurship | Bayes Centre

  • The University of Edinburgh

    Venture Builder Incubator | Entrepreneurship | Bayes Centre

  • The University of Edinburgh

    Venture Builder Incubator | Entrepreneurship | Bayes Centre

  • The Melting Pot

    Coworking, Room Hire, Events & Social Impact

  • The Melting Pot

    Coworking, Room Hire, Events & Social Impact

  • The Melting Pot

    Coworking, Room Hire, Events & Social Impact