Scotland's National
Innovation Week events

Reimagining Engagement: How Intense Technologies Connects Customers Across Borders

23 September 2025

2:00-

2:45

Virtual

In this insightful conversation, Anita Shastri, senior leader at Intense

Innovation in Action with Karryak

23 September 2025

1:00-

1:45

Virtual

As the winner of the Innovation Award at the Scottish

Levelling up your Team and Technology with Vyne Analytics

24 September 2025

9:30-

10:30

Virtual

Founder Teams and Technology readiness are at the core of

Techscaler x The Ventures Lab – Grow Your Business Through Impact

25 September 2025

2:00-

3:00

Virtual

Do you want to turn your idea into a sustainable

How Data-Driven Innovation Powers Net-Zero

24 September 2025

2:00-

2:30

London

AI is changing the game across industries, but one of

ASBN Member Gathering

25 September 2025

5:30-

8:00

Glasgow and Strathclyde

Join us for an exclusive Africa Scotland Business Network event

Silicon Valley Home of Innovation

26 September 2025

5:00-

5:45

Virtual

Russell Dalgleish will host a panel of special guests for

The Innovation Debate: Shaping Scotland’s Future

26 September 2025

3:00-

3:45

Virtual

As part of SIW25, join Russell Dalgleish and a panel

Innovation for Climate: Scotland’s Role in a Sustainable Future

26 September 2025

11:00-

11:45

Virtual

Russell Dalgleish and invited guests will host a discussion on

People Power: Innovation in Talent for a Changing World

26 September 2025

10:00-

10:45

Virtual

As part of SIW25, join Steven Ross, a leader in

Diversity in Tech and Innovation

25 September 2025

1:00-

2:00

Edinburgh and Lothians

Welcome to our event dedicated to celebrating Diversity in the

TikTok for Business

25 September 2025

10:00-

1:00

Edinburgh and Lothians

Learn how to leverage TikTok’s creativity and reach to build

Igniting Innovation in Medtech and Biotech Live Q&A

24 September 2025

4:00-

4:45

Virtual

Join us for a live Q&A follow-up to “Igniting Innovation

Critical Thinking in Sales: Building an Innovation-Driven Mindset for Business Growth

24 September 2025

3:00-

4:00

Virtual

In today’s fast-moving markets, launching or scaling a business requires

Engineering Curiosity: Bringing Innovation to Market

24 September 2025

1:00-

2:00

Virtual

Join us for an engaging session with Steve O'Donnell, an

The Innovator’s Revenue Trap: Why Great Products Don’t Sell Themselves (and How to Make Money)

24 September 2025

1:00-

2:00

Virtual

Many tech founders believe, “if we build it, they will

BRT Freelance Academy

24 September 2025

10:00-

1:00

Edinburgh and Lothians

Welcome to the Bright Red Triangle Freelance Academy, your gateway

Waves of Innovation: Lessons from the Mediterranean

22 September 2025

4:00-

4:45

Virtual

This session will explore how Mediterranean regions are driving creativity,

Selling with an Innovative Mindset: Change how you see sales

26 September 2025

9:30-

10:45

Virtual

Key to being fantastic at sales is the right mindset.

Showcase Project CAELUS – A “Once for Scotland Approach”

25 September 2025

11:00-

11:50

Virtual

Welcome to Showcase Project CAELUS – A “Once for Scotland

‘Accelerating healthcare innovation readiness through the vital procurement process

24 September 2025

12:00-

12:45

Virtual

Join InnoScot Health for an educational webinar entitled ‘Accelerating healthcare

Burnout, Breakthrough, and the Biology of Success In Innovation

22 September 2025

10:00-

10:40

Virtual

Entrepreneurs: your greatest innovation doesn’t start in the boardroom. It

AI, Climate, and Digital Sustainability: Building Smarter Strategies and Public Assets for the Future

26 September 2025

3:00-

4:00

Virtual

Join us for a unique international webinar, jointly presented by

Explore IT, Digital & Data Apprenticeships with QA Scotland

1 October 2025

11:00-

11:45

Virtual

National Innovation Week is all about celebrating Scotland’s incredible legacy

Global Leadership Lessons for Scotland

22 September 2025

3:00-

4:00

Virtual

In this session, the panel will delve into transformative leadership

The Scotland–Europe Exchange: Innovation & Opportunity

22 September 2025

8:00-

8:45

Virtual

Join us for an engaging virtual discussion during SIW25, featuring

Innovation in Leadership: The Power of Senior Executives supporting growing businesses.

22 September 2025

11:00-

12:00

Virtual

Join us for this inspiring Scottish International Week panel, hosted

Why LinkedIn is the Founder’s Greatest Asset

22 September 2025

9:00-

10:00

Virtual

During SIW25, join this virtual session to discover how founders

Techscaler x NHS Innovation Hubs Webinar

22 September 2025

12:00-

1:00

Virtual

An introduction to NHS Scotland's three Innovation Hubs, how they

Entrepreneur in Residence featuring Professor Mick O’Connor

25 September 2025

12:00-

2:00

Glasgow and Strathclyde

Join us Thursday, 25th September, from 12pm–1pm for our first

Insider Made in Scotland Awards 2025

25 September 2025

7:00-

10:30

Glasgow

Innovation in Leadership: The Power of Senior Executives supporting growing businesses.

22 September 2025

11:00-

11:45

Virtual

Join us for this inspiring Scottish International Week panel, hosted

Igniting Innovation in Medtech and Biotech: Opportunities and Challenges for Scotland’s Next Wave

22 September 2025

1:00-

2:00

Virtual

Join this panel of diverse leaders from academia, industry, NHS,

Scottish Innovation Showcase

23 September 2025

6:00-

8:00

Scotland South

Welcome to the Scottish Innovation Showcase Join us at Fora

IGTRF Open Day

26 September 2025

10:00-

12:00

Tayside

As part of Scotland’s National Innovation Week, the Image-Guided Therapy

IGTRF Open Days

24 September 2025

1:00-

3:00

Tayside

As part of Scotland’s National Innovation Week, the Image-Guided Therapy

Preparing a medtech product for adoption by the NHS: Business case essentials for NHS procurement.

24 September 2025

1:30-

2:30

Tayside

Positioning your technology to meet the demands of the NHS

AI in action: Driving business growth

18 September 2025

9:00-

1:00

Highlands and Islands

Join us for a half-day session designed to help businesses

AI in action: Driving business growth

17 September 2025

9:00-

1:00

Highlands and Islands

Join us for a half-day session designed to help businesses

AI in action: Driving business growth

16 September 2025

9:00-

1:00

Highlands and Islands

Join us for a half-day session designed to help businesses

Code the City Working Groups Information Event

24 September 2025

6:30-

8:00

Aberdeen and North East

Join Code the City on 24th September to Make a

AL Fundamentals for Business – Wigtown

18 September 2025

10:00-

12:00

Scotland South

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the next big thing – But

AI Fundamentals for Business – Stranraer

17 September 2025

2:30-

4:30

Scotland South

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the next big thing – But

AI Fundamentals for Business – Peebles

26 September 2025

10:00-

12:00

Scotland South

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the next big thing – But

Al Fundamentals for Business – Eyemouth

23 September 2025

2:00-

4:00

Scotland South

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the next big thing – But

Start Here Breakfast

24 September 2025

8:30-

10:30

Aberdeen and North East

Kickstart your connections, creativity, and enterprise journey! Join us for

RGU Startup Accelerator 2026 Impact North Launch Activity

22 September 2026

9:00-

Aberdeen and North East

RGU Accelerator 2026 Impact North is launching during Scotland's First

Scottish inventions that changed the world & how you can too

23 September 2025

12:00-

12:45

Aberdeen and North East

Discover groundbreaking Scottish inventions and the innovators behind them in

RGU Celebrating Scotland’s First National Innovation Week

22 September 2025

9:00-

5:00

Aberdeen and North East

RGU is happily celebrating Scotland’s proud legacy of innovation and

Innovation and entrepreneurialism as a catalyst for regional economic growth

26 September 2025

12:15-

2:00

Edinburgh and Lothians

Join us for this panel discussion to learn about the

Community Commerce Revolution: Building Scotland’s Local Economic Infrastructure

24 September 2025

12:00-

12:45

Virtual

Community Commerce Revolution: Building Scotland's Local Economic Infrastructure Join us

Design a Pet Supplies app with Telefónica Tech

23 September 2025

10:00-

11:00

Virtual

In this interactive workshop, Mark Rodger from Telefonica Tech will

Vibe Coding: Create Your Own Apps in 30 Minutes

23 September 2025

2:00-

3:00

Virtual

Step into the world of coding with a fun, hands-on

StartSMART: navigating the first steps in business

24 September 2025

12:00-

1:00

Virtual

Got a brilliant idea and thinking about starting your own

Invention and Innovation in the Technology Economy

22 September 2025

2:00-

3:00

Virtual

In today’s global landscape, innovation is more than a buzzword—it’s

Enterprise Challenge – Taster Session

18 September 2025

5:15-

6:45

Tayside

Discover What Enterprise Is All About – Taster Session Thinking

Enterprise Challenge

24 September 2025

5:00-

7:00

Tayside

Enterprise Challenge Bring your business ideas to life with this

International Perspectives on Innovation in Addiction Medicine

22 September 2025

5:30-

8:30

Central and Fife

This lecture launches a 3-day programme of addiction innovation activities

Scotland–Pittsburgh: Building Bridges in Innovation and Business

23 September 2025

11:00-

11:30

Virtual

This session will examine the emerging opportunities for Scottish companies

2026 STEM Champions

15 September 2025

12:00-

Edinburgh and Lothians

We have launched a brand-new competition to get young people

BE Connected: Scotland’s Innovation Centres & Education Exchange

23 September 2025

9:30-

2:30

Edinburgh and Lothians

The Innovation Centres have been travelling across Scotland to engage

BioDundee Business Brunch

24 September 2025

10:00-

11:30

Tayside

Come join us for a morning of networking at the

The Royal Society of Edinburgh: Scotland’s Innovators: Past, Present, and Future

22 September 2025

5:30-

7:30

Edinburgh and Lothians

This dynamic session will celebrate Scotland’s innovation journey, from our

From Waste to Value: WeeG’s Circular Marketplace & Local Logistics

23 September 2025

4:00-

5:00

Virtual

How can SMEs turn leftover materials into revenue, cut waste

MDMC Open Day

24 September 2025

1:30-

4:00

Edinburgh and Lothians

As part of Innovation Week, the Medical Device Manufacturing Centre

Techscaler X SWiT: Digital in the Wild – Online Webinar

25 September 2025

6:00-

7:30

Virtual

Join Techscaler and Scotland Women in Technology to hear stories

Building Success with AI Ethics and Governance

23 September 2025

11:30-

1:00

Virtual

Too often building success in technology is attributed to ‘moving

The UK Robotics Expo 2025 – Creating a Robotics Nation

18 September 2025

9:00-

4:45

Edinburgh and Lothians

The National Robotarium, the UK’s leading centre for robotics and

Register Now Join Leonardo UK at their Edinburgh site for a behind-the-scenes look at their latest manufacturing facility upgrades.

25 September 2025

9:00-

12:00

Edinburgh and Lothians

Join Leonardo UK at their Edinburgh site for a behind-the-scenes

The Transformative Impact of IoT – Secure Cyber Practices in Manufacturing with Seric & Barracuda

23 September 2025

9:30-

12:00

Glasgow and Strathclyde

This event in partnership with Seric (a Glasgow based Cyber

Tech Sector Networking Glasgow

23 September 2025

11:00-

12:00

Glasgow and Strathclyde

We’re excited to have Jackie Shields, founder of Shields Talent,

Unlocking Innovation: How Intellectual Property (IP) powers small business growth in the Highlands and Islands.

25 September 2025

2:15-

3:00

Virtual

IP is for everyone. Hear from Dr. Alasdair Mackenzie a

The Inform Prize 2025 Glasgow Event

17 September 2025

12:30-

4:00

Glasgow and Strathclyde

Students are tasked with creating a digital solution to a

The Inform Prize 2025 Aberdeen Event

24 September 2025

12:30-

4:00

Aberdeen and North East

Students are tasked with creating a digital solution to a

Scottish Food & Drink September

1 September 2025

Edinburgh and Lothians

A month-long celebration honouring the people, products, and produce that

Using Smart Data for a Real-world View of Economic Wellbeing

23 September 2025

12:00-

12:50

Virtual

Every day we create a trail of digital footprints. Each

TechHUB Networking Event – Innovation, Collaboration and New Technologies

25 September 2025

12:30-

5:00

Highlands and Islands

Food and Drink TechHUB is excited to welcome you to

Apact25 Conference

23 September 2025

Glasgow and Strathclyde

While we celebrate this initiative, it also presents a vital

Ayrshire Business Networking

29 September 2025

Glasgow and Strathclyde

This year’s Ayrshire Business Week will run from Monday 29th

Aberdeen Science Week

14 September 2025

Aberdeen and North East

We're delighted to announce that the Aberdeen Science Festival 2025

Scotland’s Innovation Summit

25 September 2025

9:00-

5:00

Edinburgh and Lothians

Scotland’s first National Innovation Week will take place later this

ScotSoft Young Software Engineer of the Year Awards Dinner

25 September 2025

6:15-

11:30

Edinburgh and Lothians

Join us on Thursday 25th September 2025 at 6.15pm at

ScotSoft 2025 Conference

25 September 2025

8:30-

5:15

Edinburgh and Lothians

A full-day event for technical professionals and leaders in the

West Lothian Women in Business

25 September 2025

9:30-

11:30

Edinburgh and Lothians

Who is this for? All West Lothian Women in Business

OEUK Legal Conference and Dinner

25 September 2025

9:00-

10:30

Aberdeen and North East

This flagship event is a key date in the offshore

Business Funding Showcase

23 September 2025

9:00-

11:30

Central and Fife

Hear from experts on business funding, then network trade-show style

Embrace the power of Scaling Up

23 September 2025

9:00-

2:00

Edinburgh and Lothians

In today’s challenging business landscape, scaling a company requires more

Highland Business Week

23 September 2025

10:00-

4:00

Highlands and Islands

Join us for two days of talks, workshops, discussions and

Europe’s leading Lean Agile conference since 2012

25 September 2025

9:00-

5:00

Edinburgh and Lothians

We're back for our 12th edition of Lean Agile Scotland

Fintech Summit

24 September 2025

8:30-

4:30

Edinburgh and Lothians

The conference will explore technological innovation across the industry, from

Financial Tech Awards

24 September 2025

6:45-

12:00

Edinburgh and Lothians

An evening to celebrate the development of the Scottish Financial

Research to Value: Showcase

25 September 2025

2:00-

5:00

Glasgow and Strathclyde

The Research to Value programme supports University Researchers to explore

Scotland Cross-Sector Hub Event 3

23 September 2025

10:00-

2:30

Edinburgh and Lothians

Academy of Medical Sciences Scotland is hosting a Cross-Sector Hub

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