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Publication - Research and analysis

Techscaler Programme 2022-2024: early evaluation - main report

Published
3 February 2026
From
Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Gaelic
Directorate
Chief Economist Directorate, +1 more … Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy
ISBN
9781806437023

Independent early evaluation of the Scottish Government’s Techscaler Programme (2022 to 2024), examining programme design, delivery, participation, early outcomes and impacts, and setting out evidence‑based recommendations.

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Appendix G: International connectivity

A world map illustrating Techscaler’s international connectivity activities. Key locations and actions include:– San Francisco, United States: Attendance at SaaStr Conference, meeting Scottish Development International, investors, and US‑based Scottish founders; attendance at CMX Summit.– United States (general): Supporting North American VC‑meet startups, including work with US and Canadian venture partners.– New York, United States: Attendance at New York Tartan Week, connecting with GlobalScot.– Global to Scotland: Hosting delegations and global investors as part of the International Scottish Investment Delegation, with involvement from Techscaler, Scottish Government, and Sustainable Alpha.– Helsinki, Finland: Participation in Slush Conference and an ecosystem visit with Edinburgh University and Foras.– Tallinn, Estonia: Attendance at Latitude 59 conference.– Lisbon, Portugal: Attendance at Web Summit and ecosystem activities with Foras.– Japan: Meetings with investors and corporates to build relationships and learn from the ecosystem.– Shanghai, China: Attendance and speaking at the World Incubators Forum.– Singapore: Hosting a delegation of representatives from Singapore, creating opportunities for founders to engage with Scotland’s Trade and Investment Envoy.The map highlights that Techscaler’s community building focuses not only on Scotland but also internationally, leveraging global relationships and collaborations.

Source: Techscaler Annual Report 2024

Alternative Text for the International Connectivity Map.

This figure summarises the international connectivity activity undertaken through the Techscaler Programme. It lists key global locations where Techscaler has engaged with investors, founders, partners, conferences, and international delegations.

San Francisco, United States

  • Techscaler attended the SaaStr Conference in San Francisco, connecting with Scottish Development International, investors, and US‑based Scottish founders. Techscaler also attended the CMX Summit in San Francisco.

United States (general)

  • Techscaler supported North American VC‑meet startups across the US and Canada, working with US and Canadian investor network Panache Ventures.

New York, United States

  • Techscaler attended New York Tartan Week and connected with the GlobalScot network.

Global to Scotland

  • Techscaler supported the International Scottish Investment Delegation, hosting global investors in Scotland in collaboration with Scottish Development International, the Scottish Government, Techscaler, and Sustainable Alpha.

Helsinki, Finland

  • Techscaler participated in the Slush Conference, alongside Edinburgh University and Foras. Activities included an ecosystem visit with the Scottish Government.

Tallinn, Estonia

  • Techscaler attended the Latitude 59 conference.

Lisbon, Portugal

  • Techscaler participated in the Web Summit Conference in Lisbon, working with Foras.

Singapore

  • Scotland hosted a delegation of representatives from Singapore, giving Techscaler founders the opportunity to engage with Scotland’s Trade and Investment Envoy to Singapore.

Japan

  • Techscaler met with investors and corporates to build relationships and exchange knowledge about the ecosystem.

Shanghai, China

  • Techscaler attended and spoke at the World Incubators Forum in Shanghai.

Purpose statement from the figure

  • Techscaler’s international activity demonstrates how building community involves not only focusing on Scotland, but also connecting globally. In its first year, Techscaler pursued this through a range of collaborations and international engagements.

Contact

Email: DLECONBOCEAESBITE@gov.scot

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