Enriched Being
Grant in 2025
Enriched Being is committed to providing its clients with wholesome, nutrient-dense, and fresh microgreens and powders.
AgriAudit is an app and web platform designed to simplify farm audits through removing duplication.
Highland Domes
Grant in 2025
Highland Domes creates and produces geodesic buildings, ranging from PassivDoms to greenhouses.
Haar Sauna uses the force of deep heat to bring together community, nature, and well-being.
Nowhere Sauna
Grant in 2025
Nowhere Sauna is a wood-fired sauna based by the mill pond at Comrie Croft in Perthshire.
MedAscend's immersive, interactive training is revolutionizing the way aspiring physicians learn.
Thistle and Cloth
Grant in 2025
Thistle and Cloth is more than simply a company; it's a celebration of Scottish history, creativity, and natural beauty. Each piece is meticulously made using a blend of ancient methods and modern flair.
Windstorm Renewables
Grant in 2025
Windstorm Renewables is creating a ground-breaking wind turbine system that can produce renewable energy with just 1% of the area needed for traditional wind turbines, saving a great deal of space and having a far less noticeable appearance.
Crofter’s Kitchen
Grant in 2025
The Crofter's Kitchen The finest of coastal cuisine is served at Scourie, a celebration of Scottish seafood and regional ingredients.
Sherriff & Hope
Grant in 2025
Sherriff & Hope offers seasonings, hot sauce directly to consumers and restaurants.
Rescue Winch
Grant in 2025
Rescue Winch is a paddlesport safety gear manufacturer that creates devices with cutting-edge engineering.
Selaura's purpose is to assist women continue to live and love their lives without compromise by alleviating perimenopausal and menopausal symptoms.
Little Birdie Coffee
Grant in 2025
Little Birdie Coffee provides the greatest coffee by choosing high-quality goods including excellent teas, freshly roasted coffee, and luxurious hot chocolate.
Murdoch Wood
Grant in 2025
Murdoch Wood provider of tree services for domestic and commercial customers.
Konglomerate Games
Grant in 2025
Konglomerate Games specialize in developing healthcare and other computer and video games.
Bookr is a scheduling platform for the healthcare education industry.
Brigid Bio is a biotechnology company focused on developing monoclonal antibody-based therapies to combat life-threatening and drug-resistant fungal infections.
The Green Company
Grant in 2025
The Green Company offers Condensed cleaning solutions and eco-friendly cleaning supplies delivered door-to-door.
InGlaze provides a unique, affordable solution for insulating cold and drafty windows.
Tailored Spiritis
Grant in 2025
Tailored Spiritis specializes in privately owned whisky casks.
MedAscend's immersive, interactive training is revolutionizing the way aspiring physicians learn.
Talonmore Drinks Company
Grant in 2024
Talonmore Drinks Company, a family-owned enterprise, specializes in crafting alcohol-free beverages. Their mission is to provide a delicious, health-conscious alternative to alcoholic drinks, without compromising on taste. They achieve this by using unique, natural ingredients such as ginger, prickly pear, hawthorn berry, and assam tea.
Clearwell Technology
Grant in 2023
Clearwell Technology is an SME that was founded to create Therm-X-Mill® and its unique line of patented well-decommissioning solutions. Clearwell Technology owns and operates two high-end bespoke wellbore simulators that are utilized during prototype testing to recreate wellbore pressure, temperature, and inclination conditions.
Seilich provides skincare products.
Fitabeo Therapeutics
Grant in 2023
Fitabeo Therapeutics is a clinical-stage specialty pharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing innovative medicines for conditions where current treatments are insufficient. The company leverages advanced technologies to enhance patient autonomy and improve health outcomes, all while aiming to decentralize patient care. Fitabeo Therapeutics is dedicated to improving the quality of life for patients and their families by providing equitable access to medications and promoting adherence to treatment regimens.
Nooku specializes in manufacturing innovative indoor air quality (IAQ) monitoring systems. Their products range from simple trackers to advanced systems, providing households with personalized insights and easy-to-understand advice to combat indoor pollution, improve health, and ensure cleaner living environments.
Three Robins
Grant in 2023
Three Robins provdes Food & Beverages from breakfast through to bedtime.
Infix Support
Grant in 2023
Infix Support provides a fully integrated cloud-based innovation tool to solve waiting list problems and free up schedulers.
Incharvie Group
Grant in 2023
Incharvie Group makes distilled, alcohol-free spirit.
Weeteq is an innovative Scottish startup focused on developing microscopic technology aimed at transforming various global industries. The company specializes in embedded circuit-level artificial intelligence solutions that enhance the sustainable growth of smart technologies and processes. By collaborating with manufacturers and operators, Weeteq creates compact technologies using ultra-edge technology and embedded AI solutions. This enables clients to gain valuable insights, optimize their processes, and develop intelligent products, positioning Weeteq as a key player in the advancement of smart technology.
Tuggs is an award-winning dog food startup that specializes in creating freshly prepared, human-grade dog food using sustainable methods. The company gently cooks its meals, which are then frozen to preserve their nutritional value, and delivers them directly to consumers' doors. Tuggs prides itself on using no harmful additives or preservatives, leveraging insects as a sustainable protein source to enhance its products. Additionally, Tuggs offers a pet wellness platform that includes personalized health plans for dogs, supported by recipes developed in collaboration with independent veterinarians and nutritionists. This approach not only addresses common pet health issues, such as digestion and bad breath, but also emphasizes the importance of reducing the carbon footprint associated with pet food production.
Yaldi Games is a gaming company focused on creating experiences that connect the digital and physical worlds, encouraging players to engage in offline activities. Specializing in cozy life simulator games, Yaldi Games aims to inspire exploration of nature, cooking, and crafting. By incorporating knowledge of plants, recipes, and crafts, the company designs gameplay that not only entertains but also fosters skill development and personal growth. Through its innovative approach, Yaldi Games enhances players' confidence and well-being while providing a fun and enriching gaming experience.
Chorus believes in providing entertaining training.
Novus is constructing a future of abundant and sustainable pure water at the point of usage. Its objective is to leverage innovative technology to provide the finest quality, healthiest water available everywhere in the world, while also reducing the world's rising reliance on plastic bottled water.
Silver Lion Innovations
Grant in 2023
Scottish start-up to help those in need self-manage their condition. Founded after personal experience in caring for a parent living with Parkinson’s Disease for the past 12 years.
Rhizocore Technologies
Grant in 2022
Rhizocore Technologies specializes in the production of locally-adapted mycorrhizal fungi aimed at improving the success rates of tree planting initiatives. By enhancing the natural symbiotic relationships between plants and fungi, the company enables more efficient woodland regeneration and boosts forest productivity. Its innovative platform addresses the needs of the forestry market, allowing for effective reforestation efforts and contributing to the overall health and sustainability of forest ecosystems.
Dxcover is a clinical-stage liquid biopsy company based in Glasgow, established in 2016 by David S Palmer, Holly Butler, and Matthew Baker. The firm specializes in developing advanced diagnostics for the early detection of various cancers, focusing on Stage I and Stage II malignancies where timely intervention can significantly improve patient outcomes. Utilizing a combination of infrared spectroscopy and artificial intelligence, Dxcover's technology enables the detection of cancer from a simple blood sample, allowing for same-day diagnosis and patient stratification. This innovative approach aims to enhance treatment options and ultimately improve survival rates and quality of life for patients.
EBar Initiatives is a start-up company focused on revolutionizing beverage service through its innovative self-service kiosks. These automated dispensers are designed to serve up to 200 pints per hour, significantly reducing wait times at large events and addressing bar capacity issues. By streamlining the beverage dispensing process, EBar enhances productivity while minimizing waste and staffing costs, which is particularly beneficial in an industry facing labor challenges. The company also offers mobile kiosks that can be relocated between venues, allowing for increased service capacity and the generation of recurring revenue through maintenance and commission fees.
Adelie Health
Grant in 2017
Adelie Health is an app that helps people with diabetes manage their insulin doses.
GETGUIDED Ltd is an online platform established in 2015 and based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, that connects users with unique tours and experiences provided by trusted and verified local guides. The platform simplifies the search, booking, and management processes for Destination Management Companies (DMCs) and Incoming Operators by offering a streamlined system for distributing custom tour requests. DMCs can access an easy-to-use dashboard to manage bookings, communicate with suppliers, and track essential data. Additionally, GETGUIDED provides a commission-free marketplace where registered suppliers can advertise their private, verified tours and activities, facilitating connections with industry players such as hotels and travel agencies. The platform leverages artificial intelligence and machine learning to analyze transaction data, generating valuable insights for clients and suppliers in the travel industry.
CuanTec Ltd is a Scottish biotechnology company based in Motherwell, United Kingdom, founded in 2016. The company specializes in manufacturing biodegradable and compostable plastic films specifically for the food industry, using an innovative process that extracts chitin from the waste of shellfish, particularly langoustines. By utilizing a circular economy approach, CuanTec transforms marine waste from the fisheries industry into environmentally responsible packaging solutions. Their production process is low-energy and minimizes waste, employing harmless bacteria to extract chitin, resulting in a high-quality product. CuanTec's films are not only antimicrobial but also compostable and biodegradable, addressing the pressing issue of plastic pollution and helping to extend the shelf life of fresh food while reducing food waste.
Turtle Pack is revolutionising the way children learn to swim with our innovative, patented and multi-award winning swimming aid.
Apply.Property
Seed Round in 2017
Apply.Property is an end-to-end prospect management software that creates prospect databases for residential and commercial property agencies. The software features enquiry management, viewing booking, automated reminders, deposit payments, referencing, advertising performance analytics, CRM software integration, property feed integration, applicant comparison reports, and online applications. Apply.Property was launched in 2016.
Qpal is a financial technology company founded in 2016 that focuses on enhancing financial health and well-being for consumers facing financial challenges. By leveraging Open Banking technology, Qpal has developed an automated digital assistant aimed at simplifying money management for its users. The company previously designed, developed, and deployed solutions related to mobile payments, merchant acceptance, and AI-driven analytics on an international scale. Additionally, Qpal offers a gateway platform that facilitates digital payments, minimizing the costs associated with traditional cash handling. This platform syncs with contactless technology to provide a fully cashless experience, thereby improving transaction efficiency and offering more convenient payment options for merchants and their customers.
PowerPoint is a presentation application which focuses on content creation and design, there are currently no add-in tools which assist the presenter with the actual delivery of their presentations. Present Pal works as an assistive aid for presenters when communicating with their audience, acting like a set of interactive flashcards on your smartphone or tablet. Present Pal is currently working with Microsoft to make PowerPoint more accessible - read about their AI for Accessibility story here.
Playlingo is an award-winning educational technology company headquartered in London, with additional offices in Edinburgh and Zurich. The company specializes in developing a game-based language learning application aimed at helping migrants in the UK improve their English skills. The application features a quiz-style game that encourages users to compete with friends, promoting a fun and engaging learning environment. It includes built-in templates and a live dictionary, allowing users to learn new vocabulary through word puzzles and animated games. Playlingo's mission is to encourage daily reading among English learners, thereby enhancing their language proficiency and communication abilities. The company has a proven track record of delivering high-quality products for notable organizations such as the BBC and Amazon.