Meaningful ideas and changes are sparked when serendipitous connection collides with intention. The Thursday Gathering is our free, weekly meet-up that connects people from across Edinburgh’s innovation community to make things happen. Every Thursday, we bring together innovators of all backgrounds, from founders and investors to students and researchers, to discuss big ideas and connect human to human.
Community Partners:
Powered by Advanced Research + Invention Agency
Grab a drink, and join the conversation! Whether you're looking to meet potential collaborators, exchange ideas, grow your network, or simply continue the conversation, this is a great opportunity to connect with fellow innovators, entrepreneurs, and members of the community. You never know where a conversation might lead!
Slow Sauce is a fermentation project rooted in tradition and adapted to place. They make small-batch miso and shoyu using Scottish-grown gluten-free oats and British peas, aged in oak barrels in the hills of Aberdeenshire.
Founded by fermentation obsessives Robin Sherriff and Jonathan Hope, Slow Sauce is part kitchen experiment, part agricultural rethink. They take the classic Japanese method of koji fermentation and reimagine it with ingredients grown here, creating something new while remaining deeply respectful of where it came from.
It’s miso, but not as you know it — sweet, savoury and punchy. Slather it on toast, stir it through porridge, sip it hot in the morning, dress your salad or glaze your veg.
Slow Sauce ferments slowly, seasonally and seriously. No shortcuts. No imported soy. Just well-grown ingredients, wild weather, barrels, time and care.
Drop in, have a taste and discover Slow Sauce for yourself!
The Scotch Whisky Association is the trade association for the Scotch Whisky industry. The mission of the SWA is to secure a sustainable future for the Scotch Whisky industry. Its main objectives are for Scotch Whisky to be produced sustainably, traded globally and enjoyed responsibly. The SWA represents over 90 companies from across the Scotch Whisky industry, from global spirits producers to family-owned firms, established to new distillers, that accounts for the majority of Scotch Whisky production.
Drop into the showcase to learn more about the work they do and discover some of the challenges facing the industry - including how to spot counterfeit Scotch Whisky bottles.
Join Ruth Munro, founder of The Edinburgh Fermentarium, for a hands-on workshop creating Nukazuke - Japanese fermented pickles - and learn how to confidently make them at home. It’s a brilliant way to make use of leftover vegetables!
This traditional technique uses a Nukadoko, a fermented rice or oat bran bed, and has been used in Japan for centuries. The result is a tangy, flavour-packed treat that not only adds a delicious punch to your meals, but is also rich in nutrients and beneficial bacteria.
Ruth will introduce you to Nukazuke, a fermentation process she first discovered during a trip to Japan last year. The technique can completely transform vegetables in as little as 24 hours, turning them into tangy, probiotic-packed pickles.
Nukadoko are often passed down through generations, with some traditional manufacturers maintaining and using their beds for over 300 years. During the 40 minute workshop, you’ll have the opportunity to make your own Nukadoko and learn how to confidently continue making Nukazuke at home.
Workshop spaces are limited and in high demand! Please arrive promptly at 5:00pm and speak to a member of staff at the registration desk if you’d like to take part. Spaces will be allocated on a first come, first served basis, so be sure to arrive on time to secure your spot!
Ever wondered how experts tell a genuine vintage from a very convincing fake? Join us for a lively, eye-opening look at counterfeit alcohol and fine-wine fraud. Our expert panel will explore the sophisticated methods used by fraudsters, the tangible harms caused to public health and safety, and the innovative technologies being deployed to combat this growing threat. Thank you to The Scottish Anti Illicit Trade for helping support this panel.
Take a seat and hear from Venture Café Edinburgh Director, Claudia Cavalluzzo who will go through how to make the most of a Thursday Gathering and give you a quick preview of what's in line for this week's event.
Venture Café is a global movement built on a simple but powerful belief: isolation is the enemy of innovation.
At our weekly Thursday Gatherings, we connect creators, entrepreneurs, investors, coworkers, students and visionaries to build strong, inclusive and equitable innovation ecosystem. As ecosystem activators, Venture Café Edinburgh is creating a central hub for the city's innovation ecosystem, driving visibility, collaboration and community.
And if you’d like to get more involved with Venture Café, there are plenty of ways to join our network:
🤝 Become a partner
🎤 Speak at an upcoming Thursday Gathering
🙌 Join our ambassador team
Meaningful ideas and changes are sparked when serendipitous connection collides with intention. The Thursday Gathering is our free, weekly meet-up that connects people from across Edinburgh’s innovation community to make things happen. Every Thursday, we bring together innovators of all backgrounds, from founders and investors to students and researchers, to discuss big ideas and connect human to human.
Community Partners:
Powered by Advanced Research + Invention Agency
Grab a drink, and join the conversation! Whether you're looking to meet potential collaborators, exchange ideas, grow your network, or simply continue the conversation, this is a great opportunity to connect with fellow innovators, entrepreneurs, and members of the community. You never know where a conversation might lead!
Slow Sauce is a fermentation project rooted in tradition and adapted to place. They make small-batch miso and shoyu using Scottish-grown gluten-free oats and British peas, aged in oak barrels in the hills of Aberdeenshire.
Founded by fermentation obsessives Robin Sherriff and Jonathan Hope, Slow Sauce is part kitchen experiment, part agricultural rethink. They take the classic Japanese method of koji fermentation and reimagine it with ingredients grown here, creating something new while remaining deeply respectful of where it came from.
It’s miso, but not as you know it — sweet, savoury and punchy. Slather it on toast, stir it through porridge, sip it hot in the morning, dress your salad or glaze your veg.
Slow Sauce ferments slowly, seasonally and seriously. No shortcuts. No imported soy. Just well-grown ingredients, wild weather, barrels, time and care.
Drop in, have a taste and discover Slow Sauce for yourself!
The Scotch Whisky Association is the trade association for the Scotch Whisky industry. The mission of the SWA is to secure a sustainable future for the Scotch Whisky industry. Its main objectives are for Scotch Whisky to be produced sustainably, traded globally and enjoyed responsibly. The SWA represents over 90 companies from across the Scotch Whisky industry, from global spirits producers to family-owned firms, established to new distillers, that accounts for the majority of Scotch Whisky production.
Drop into the showcase to learn more about the work they do and discover some of the challenges facing the industry - including how to spot counterfeit Scotch Whisky bottles.
Join Ruth Munro, founder of The Edinburgh Fermentarium, for a hands-on workshop creating Nukazuke - Japanese fermented pickles - and learn how to confidently make them at home. It’s a brilliant way to make use of leftover vegetables!
This traditional technique uses a Nukadoko, a fermented rice or oat bran bed, and has been used in Japan for centuries. The result is a tangy, flavour-packed treat that not only adds a delicious punch to your meals, but is also rich in nutrients and beneficial bacteria.
Ruth will introduce you to Nukazuke, a fermentation process she first discovered during a trip to Japan last year. The technique can completely transform vegetables in as little as 24 hours, turning them into tangy, probiotic-packed pickles.
Nukadoko are often passed down through generations, with some traditional manufacturers maintaining and using their beds for over 300 years. During the 40 minute workshop, you’ll have the opportunity to make your own Nukadoko and learn how to confidently continue making Nukazuke at home.
Workshop spaces are limited and in high demand! Please arrive promptly at 5:00pm and speak to a member of staff at the registration desk if you’d like to take part. Spaces will be allocated on a first come, first served basis, so be sure to arrive on time to secure your spot!
Ever wondered how experts tell a genuine vintage from a very convincing fake? Join us for a lively, eye-opening look at counterfeit alcohol and fine-wine fraud. Our expert panel will explore the sophisticated methods used by fraudsters, the tangible harms caused to public health and safety, and the innovative technologies being deployed to combat this growing threat. Thank you to The Scottish Anti Illicit Trade for helping support this panel.
Take a seat and hear from Venture Café Edinburgh Director, Claudia Cavalluzzo who will go through how to make the most of a Thursday Gathering and give you a quick preview of what's in line for this week's event.
Venture Café is a global movement built on a simple but powerful belief: isolation is the enemy of innovation.
At our weekly Thursday Gatherings, we connect creators, entrepreneurs, investors, coworkers, students and visionaries to build strong, inclusive and equitable innovation ecosystem. As ecosystem activators, Venture Café Edinburgh is creating a central hub for the city's innovation ecosystem, driving visibility, collaboration and community.
And if you’d like to get more involved with Venture Café, there are plenty of ways to join our network:
🤝 Become a partner
🎤 Speak at an upcoming Thursday Gathering
🙌 Join our ambassador team