About this event

Whether you’re working on a fledgling idea for a startup or already in the thick of scaling your tech enterprise, having a community of folks to connect with, share knowledge with, and generally find support amongst is invaluable. For women and non-binary folk in the tech startup world this is even more vital - ensuring you have a network to turn to as you hit each milestone, and when you want to give back to the next wave of inspiring women and non-binary entrepreneurs.

The AccelerateHER and Techscaler by CodeBase teams are excited to be joining forces in bringing dedicated meetups to life across Scotland for this community and peer-support building activity to grow. Meetups where you can come together, hear inspiring stories from fellow women and non-binary founders, and connect for ongoing peer-support.

AccelerateHER exists to accelerate the growth and success of female and non-binary founders, across the UK. The organisation does this through bootcamps, learning and networking events, the AccelerateHER Awards, partnership working, mentoring, profile raising, and through sister organisation Investing Women Angels.

Techscaler is a programme, run by CodeBase, that creates, develops, and scales startups by connecting founders with experts, teaching world-class playbooks, and hosting spaces for fellow founders to work and hang out. By working together – AccelerateHERxTechscaler by CodeBase provides scalable business with the skills, support, and platform to grow.

Lunch will be provided, along with introductions from the AccelerateHER and Techscaler teams, and a fireside chat with an inspirational entrepreneur from the region.

12pm: Arrival - network and grab some lunch, coffee, and tea.

12.30pm: Introductions from Elizabeth Pirrie, CEO of AccelerateHER, and Megan Graham, Community Manager of CodeBase Edinburgh and Lothians.

12.45pm: Fireside chat with Elizabeth Pirrie and Gala Camacho, Co-founder & Data Scientist at Diagonal Works.

1.15pm: Q&A

1.30pm: Networking

2pm: Close

What is Techscaler?

Techscaler is a Scottish Government funded programme, delivered by CodeBase, and offers tailored support for everyone in Scotland who wants to build a startup, whether they are considering a career in startups or are developing, building and scaling an idea.

We offer Community and Member access to world-class education, a peer-led online and offline community, and flexible workspaces.

Techscaler membership is for any prospective or current startup founder, startup employees, or more broadly anyone who is involved in the Scottish tech ecosystem. Membership offers tailored support depending on your goals. When someone applies to become a Techscaler member, our team can direct applicants to the most suitable Techscaler support.

To find out more, watch this video on YouTube: “What is Techscaler and what does it mean for me and my region?:

To join, visit https://www.techscaler.co.uk.

What is CodeBase?

CodeBase is a tech ecosystem support organisation and startup incubator.

What does CodeBase do?

CodeBase helps people to build and grow better tech startups through community, education, and workspace. CodeBase promotes and facilitates collaboration in tech innovation by working with startups, scaleups, corporates, governments, academia, and the third sector.

Privacy Policy

In order to register you for the AccelerateHER + Techscaler Meetup, we need to store and process your personal data. Your personal data will also be shared with our partner, AccelerateHER. You can opt-out at any time.

For further information on how to do so, as well as details of how we use your personal data, please see CodeBase’s Privacy Policy and AccelerateHER's Privacy Policy

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Code of Conduct

Our events are dedicated to providing a harassment-free experience for everyone, regardless of gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, religion (or lack thereof), or technology choices. We do not tolerate harassment of event participants in any form. Sexual language and imagery is not appropriate for any conference venue. Event participants violating these rules may be sanctioned or expelled from the event without a refund at the discretion of CodeBase.

You can see our full Code of Conduct here.