CivTech Scotland

Scottish Government

Information last verified: April 2026

Stage

Idea / pre-product, MVP / early product

Location

Scotland

Equity

No equity taken

Cost

Free (paid to participate)

Delivery

Hybrid

AI / SaaSAny sector

Idea / pre-productMVP / early product

A Scottish Government programme that connects tech innovators with real public sector problems. No equity taken. Teams are paid to build working prototypes over a 15-week intensive accelerator. Successful teams win public sector contracts. 80%+ of products remain in active use post-programme, and companies have attracted over £110M in investment.

Why this programme

Find customers / partnerships

Win guaranteed public sector contracts with Scottish Government and public bodies

Raise funding

Keep 100% equity and IP; companies have collectively raised £110M+ in follow-on investment

Build product / validate MVP

15-week intensive programme with 40+ expert workshops and hands-on prototype development

Interested in CivTech Scotland?

Head to their website for current cohort dates and how to apply.

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