Entrepreneurial Scotland

We accelerate entrepreneurially minded people with the vision of creating an Entrepreneurial Scotland. Check out our @saltirescholars programme.

[Entrepreneurial Scotland @EntrepScot]

We're delighted to welcome Justin to the team as our Programme Mapping & Improvement Intern!

Justin will spend the summer with the ES Team to help us identify opportunities to improve operational efficiencies for our @SaltireScholars Programme.

[Glasgow City Innovation @glasgowcityinno]

Glasgow Tech Week 2026 programme is live!

Join us 7 to 11 Sept for 40+ events showcasing Glasgow’s innovation ecosystem from AI to health tech and beyond.

Explore the programme: https://t.co/x4Vs516C99

#GlasgowTechWeek

[Entrepreneurial Scotland @EntrepScot]

Exchange Members spent the evening with Gareth Williams, co-founder and former CEO of Skyscanner, discussing the journey from startup idea to a $1.8 billion exit.

A fascinating discussion on ambition, growth and why the higher you aim, the higher you land.

#TheExchange

[Entrepreneurial Scotland @EntrepScot]

Last week, four @SaltireScholars had the opportunity to meet @ScotGovFM First Minister @JohnSwinney while volunteering at the Scotland Business Reception in Boston.

A fantastic experience for our Boston cohort as they spend the summer interning in the USA.

[Entrepreneurial Scotland @EntrepScot]

We're delighted to announce Sir Tom Hunter as keynote speaker for this year's Patrons' Lunch.

A standout event in Scotland's entrepreneurial calendar, the event has raised £110,000+ in support of future leaders through the @SaltireScholars Programme.

https://t.co/BjMBpSRJZg

[Glasgow City of Science and Innovation @cityofscience]

🚀 See the World’s First Tartan Spacesuit & Flying Car

Join the next GCoSI session at @GSC1 exploring frontier technology, future mobility & innovation.

📅 Wed 20 May | ⏰ 8:30–10am
🎟️ Free https://t.co/0iteskWBbA

[Entrepreneurial Scotland @EntrepScot]

Are you a founder, entrepreneur or business owner in Scotland? 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Help shape the future of public policy by completing the inaugural national entrepreneurial survey! Your response will help shape the support needed for businesses to thrive.

Click here: https://t.co/nghKdlXgkv

[Entrepreneurial Scotland @EntrepScot]

We’re delighted to announce a special webinar with Commonwealth Games Champion & 4x Olympian @EilishMccolgan.

Join us for a live conversation on The Power of the Right Peer Network, hosted by @MrMarkBeaumont.

📅 17 March | 15:00–16:30

https://t.co/3YSWRhlMqQ

[Dr Marie M S Macklin CBE @MarieMacklin]

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿An Entrepreneurial Scotland is a prosperous Scotland @EntrepScot
Pleased to feature in their
@LinkedIn post.
We need more robust Government policies from both governments to drive enterprise.
Plus we seek from all the Scottish political parties more detail on their plans to ‘Rock’ the economy .

Check out ES post and the fantastic work they do.👇
“Have you built and scaled a business beyond £25m? 👏
Scotland has some remarkable entrepreneurs. People who’ve built businesses from the ground up, navigated uncertainty, taken risks, made mistakes - and ultimately scaled companies beyond £25m in turnover.”
https://t.co/Q1G525OstI

[John Swinney @JohnSwinney]

If you’re aged 18–30 and have a good business idea, Scotland will back you.

Today I have launched The First Minister’s Start-Up Challenge and applications will open soon.

£500 to test your business, and up to £5,000 to launch it.

[Entrepreneurial Scotland @EntrepScot]

We're #hiring for an Administrator to join the team on a part-time basis to support our peer-support programme, The Exchange! 🤝

Learn more about the role and how to apply: https://t.co/1jdOvCsUv0 #jobalert #jobsinscotland #jobsinglasgow #admin

[Scottish Government in Canada @ScotGovCanada]

Whist in Toronto, Deputy First Minister @_KateForbes attended an event hosted by Entrepreneurial Scotland and the Saltire Foundation Canada.

The charities partner to deliver a world-class internship program which offers work experiences for Scottish students in Canada.

[Entrepreneurial Scotland @EntrepScot]

“What makes you different is what makes you brilliant.” – Tony Singh MBE

TV Chef Tony Singh MBE shares his recipe for career success with Dyslexia: https://t.co/Pn85qXaO2p

#DyslexiaAwarenessWeek @DyslexiaScotlan

[Glasgow City of Science and Innovation @cityofscience]

🚢✈️ #ArtofPossible From the Docks to Drones is coming to @GSC1

Discover how Glasgow is transforming transport – from clean energy & hydrogen trucks to autonomous drones & smart mobility systems

📅 14th October
🎟️ Free: https://t.co/oKdlBv3pbn

#InnovationJourney #Glasgow850

[Dr Marie M S Macklin CBE @MarieMacklin]

ENTREPRENEURSHIP | SCOTLAND 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
“Powering The Nation”
@EntrepScot

Delighted to have been asked as guest speaker last night.

“More than ever, we need entrepreneurs to drive opportunity, hope, and economic prosperity in our communities here in Scotland”.

"Thanks to Entreprenurial Scotlands CEO Sean and the team for such a wonderful evening - it was a privilege to be asked to share my story. I always enjoy the opportunity to meet fellow entrepreneurs who are driving real change across Scotland. If my journey of regeneration and community/ family values can inspire progress and help others accelerate their impact, then sharing it is worthwhile”.

“More than ever, we need entrepreneurs to drive opportunity, hope, and economic prosperity in our communities here in Scotland”.
Full detail below.

[HALO Urban Regeneration Company. @HALOKILMARNOCK1]

Our Founder and Executive Chair delivers
“The Powering The Nation” story at @EntrepScot
Resilience | Regeneration |Renewal
More here:- https://t.co/DWvnH8pUKP

[Dr Marie M S Macklin CBE @MarieMacklin]

ENTERPRISE | COMMUNITIES | BUSINESS
Some of this weeks highlights with a little help from ‘Steps’ and ‘Oor Wullie’.

As the lyrics say ‘One step in the past one step in the future …’
From regeneration and renewal @XLCC_UK @EastAyrshire @HALOKILMARNOCK1 to
@thecourieruk Business Awards 2025 to @EntrepScot my ‘BIG’ conversation on
‘POWERING THE NATION’
All in this video are amazing people working very hard to indeed ‘ Power’ the nation and I thank them all for their support and encouragement.
#Jobs #Economy #Entrepreneurs #PublicSector #Business #Media 🙏❤️

[Saltire Scholars Programme @SaltireScholars]

Calling all penultimate and final-year students! Register your interest in joining The 2026 Saltire Scholars Programme!

🔗 REGISTER YOUR INTEREST NOW: Visit https://t.co/V0EnPoJNLL

Applications open Wed 17th September. *University restrictions may apply.

[Entrepreneurial Scotland @EntrepScot]

We’re thrilled to welcome Fiona James-Martin to our Board.

As Managing Partner at Carlyle, Fiona brings 20+ years of executive search experience and a deep commitment to supporting entrepreneurs and impact-driven organisations. Welcome, Fiona!

[Scottish Government USA @ScotGovUSA]

Today, we welcomed Saltire Scholars to the British Embassy to meet with our team and tour the Residence.

Every summer, a cohort of Scottish university students from various disciplines travel to the US to intern with host companies and gain skills for their future careers.