Techscaler Dundee & Tay Cities Tech Meetup

Scaling regional digital tech through expert connections. Showcasing founders & linking them with mentors, investors & professional support.

The Mission

Every third Thursday, Water’s Edge becomes the pulse of the Tay Cities tech scene. This isn't just a networking drinks; it’s a monthly energiser for the region’s most ambitious digital companies to connect, exchange expertise, and accelerate growth.

Come for the drinks and nibbles - stay for the connections that will help you grow and scale your company.

Who is it for?

• High-Potential Founders & Leaders: Building the future of digital tech - specifically within the region's powerhouse sectors: Games, Cyber, Simulation, Health/Med-Tech, Bioinformatics, & Green/Agri-Tech.
• Mentors & Business Support Pros: Seasoned experts with deep, sector-specific knowledge who are passionate about sharing regional expertise to help companies grow and scale.
• Forward-Thinking Investors: Looking to discover and back the next high-growth breakout coming out of the Dundee & Tay Cities region.

This is your event. ⚡️

What can I expect - May Meetup?

Sponsored by Cooper Parry in May, Techscaler Dundee & Tay Cities Tech Meetup is an event for anyone interested in connecting with people from across the digital tech ecosystem.

Each month we have a chance for you to hear directly from Techscaler founders and partners about what they’re building and opportunities across the ecosystem.

In May, join us to:

• Meet the Techscaler team and see the new Techscaler Dundee Hub Office at Water's Edge
• Find out about the entreprenuerial support for Digital Technology businesses within the region
• Hear from the inaugural cohort of businesses on Techscalers 6-month Entreprenurial programme (Cohort 1 is comprised of 5 high growth potential businesses from the Games sector)
• Hear from Professor Gregor White about the newly announced £20m Local Innovation Partnership Funding for the city, which Abertay University is leading on

Who is Cooper Parry?

Introducing Cooper Parry’s specialist Tech & High Growth team. Built by people deeply connected to your ecosystem and proven in supporting ambitious, fast‑growth businesses through scaling challenges. They bring everything you need under one roof - audit, tax, advisory, outsourced finance and finance recruitment - all designed to deliver fast, commercial advice without the red tape.

Cooper Parry don’t do tick‑box exercises or over‑engineered solutions. They cut straight to what matters. Having supported companies through diligence on funding rounds, PE transactions and exits for many years, Cooper Parry bring that experience into their day‑to‑day work with you.

Cooper Parry is setting a different standard to the major accounting firms. One aligned to your mindset and your growth ambitions. No suits. No boring. Just straight answers and the freedom to work closely with our clients to deliver pragmatic, timely support.

CP isn’t your average advisory firm... and they don’t want to be.

Where and when is this taking place?

Techscaler Dundee & Tay Cities Tech Meetup takes place every third Thursday of each month with some seasonal breaks.

Please feel free to drop in at any time between 16:00 and 18:00 at Water’s Edge Dundee, DD1 3HY.

Registration

We ask everyone to sign up individually, so we can have an estimate of how many people want to attend. We will also check-in each person on Eventbrite as they join the event so make sure you've signed up to the event in order to attend!

Tickets are limited so be sure to register!

What is CodeBase?

CodeBase is a tech incubator, making startups accessible to everyone. Through building culture, community and education, we promote and support tech innovation. We offer flexible and affordable hotdesking and office space, education programmes delivered by expert industry operators, and an offline and digital community where startup founders and staff can connect and help each other.

We are CodeBase. We believe in startups for everyone and the power of community.

We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of our culture - from our spaces and events, to our education programmes and community. In whatever way you interact with the CodeBase community, we require you to treat everyone with respect, regardless of background or personal beliefs.

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?”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDg48x6hMVw

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

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.

Please see the full code of conduct on our website: https://www.thisiscodebase.com/code-of-conduct

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Photographs

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