NOTE: This event will be held in Dundee and will have limited capacity, pre-registration is encouraged.
Venture Café is on the road and headed to Dundee to spotlight the city's incredible talent and research across games, life sciences, and health tech. With support from Techscaler, BioDundee, and the Life Sciences Innovation Hub, we'll be hosting talks, panels, and showcases alongside our signature networking and activities. Join us for an evening that brings together creators, entrepreneurs, researchers and visionaries from across the ecosystem.
In partnership with:
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!
Get ready to discover the wonderful world of artisan cheese with The Cheesery!
Join Dundee’s award-winning, family-run cheesemonger for a relaxed tasting session featuring a selection of quality regional and continental cheeses.
You’ll have the chance to sample some delicious cheeses, discover new favourites, and learn more about what makes each one unique.
Take a seat and hear from Venture Café Edinburgh Director, Claudia Cavalluzzo who will go through how to make the most of Venture Café Dundee Ignite and give you a quick preview of what's in line for the rest of the evening.
Venture Café is a global movement built on a simple but powerful belief: isolation is the enemy of innovation. We connect creators, entrepreneurs, investors, coworkers, students and visionaries to build strong, inclusive and equitable innovation ecosystem.
And if you’d like to get more involved with Venture Café, there are plenty of ways to join our network:
🗓️ Attend one of our weekly Thursday Gatherings in Edinburgh
🤝 Become a partner
🎤 Speak at an upcoming Thursday Gathering
🙌 Join our ambassador team
What does it take to grow a games studio in Scotland's fast-evolving ecosystem? In this panel, members of the Techscaler Games Cohort will share the highs, hurdles, and hard-won lessons from their time in the programme. The conversation will span their overall journey through Techscaler, standout moments and reflections from GamesCom and key industry trends they're tracking.
Participating Companies:
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Umbra Dynamics
-
Fochram Arts
-
Shouty Knot
-
JBSB Studios
-
Fishtin Games
Whether you're a fellow founder, a curious developer, or just passionate about Scottish games, this is your chance to hear what's really happening on the ground, straight from the cohort.
A fast‑paced session featuring 2‑minute founder spotlights from companies in the Techscaler HealthTech Cohort. Each founder will give a quick snapshot of their innovation, progress, and what's next.
Hear from Professor Iris Grunwald (Chair of Neuroradiology and Director of the IGTRF, University of Dundee) and Professor Miratul Muqit (Director of the UK DRI Parkinson’s Research Centre, Professor of Neurology at the University of Edinburgh, and Professor of Experimental Neurology at the University of Dundee) for an insightful conversation on the future of neurological research and clinical innovation.
NOTE: This event will be held in Dundee and will have limited capacity, pre-registration is encouraged.
Venture Café is on the road and headed to Dundee to spotlight the city's incredible talent and research across games, life sciences, and health tech. With support from Techscaler, BioDundee, and the Life Sciences Innovation Hub, we'll be hosting talks, panels, and showcases alongside our signature networking and activities. Join us for an evening that brings together creators, entrepreneurs, researchers and visionaries from across the ecosystem.
In partnership with:
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!
Get ready to discover the wonderful world of artisan cheese with The Cheesery!
Join Dundee’s award-winning, family-run cheesemonger for a relaxed tasting session featuring a selection of quality regional and continental cheeses.
You’ll have the chance to sample some delicious cheeses, discover new favourites, and learn more about what makes each one unique.
Take a seat and hear from Venture Café Edinburgh Director, Claudia Cavalluzzo who will go through how to make the most of Venture Café Dundee Ignite and give you a quick preview of what's in line for the rest of the evening.
Venture Café is a global movement built on a simple but powerful belief: isolation is the enemy of innovation. We connect creators, entrepreneurs, investors, coworkers, students and visionaries to build strong, inclusive and equitable innovation ecosystem.
And if you’d like to get more involved with Venture Café, there are plenty of ways to join our network:
🗓️ Attend one of our weekly Thursday Gatherings in Edinburgh
🤝 Become a partner
🎤 Speak at an upcoming Thursday Gathering
🙌 Join our ambassador team
What does it take to grow a games studio in Scotland's fast-evolving ecosystem? In this panel, members of the Techscaler Games Cohort will share the highs, hurdles, and hard-won lessons from their time in the programme. The conversation will span their overall journey through Techscaler, standout moments and reflections from GamesCom and key industry trends they're tracking.
Participating Companies:
-
Umbra Dynamics
-
Fochram Arts
-
Shouty Knot
-
JBSB Studios
-
Fishtin Games
Whether you're a fellow founder, a curious developer, or just passionate about Scottish games, this is your chance to hear what's really happening on the ground, straight from the cohort.
A fast‑paced session featuring 2‑minute founder spotlights from companies in the Techscaler HealthTech Cohort. Each founder will give a quick snapshot of their innovation, progress, and what's next.
Hear from Professor Iris Grunwald (Chair of Neuroradiology and Director of the IGTRF, University of Dundee) and Professor Miratul Muqit (Director of the UK DRI Parkinson’s Research Centre, Professor of Neurology at the University of Edinburgh, and Professor of Experimental Neurology at the University of Dundee) for an insightful conversation on the future of neurological research and clinical innovation.