Applications are open for the Tech Scaler Silicon Valley programme, which supports company founders to visit San Francisco, the ground zero of tech startups to network, chat to potential investors and help build their businesses.
There are 15 spaces open for Tech Scaler members at join the cohort, including a chance to take part in the high profile SaaSTr conference.
When Does It Happen?
The Silicon Valley trip is scheduled for August and September, with two weeks in San Francisco and a three-day visit to San Mateo for the prestigious SaaStr Annual Conference (September 10-12).
According to Tech Scaler:
Participants will benefit from founder-led activities with a mix of structured programmes and flexible time to pursue meetings with potential investors, customers, and partners, participating in local meetups and events, and attending key sessions and networking events, including at the prestigious SaaStr Annual Conference.
Dates
June 30 – Application deadline
August 14 – Pre-departure workshop
August 24-25 – Outgoing Flights
September 10-12 – SaaStr Conference
September 14-15 – Return Flights
Who’s Eligible?
The Tech Scaler Silicon Valley Programme is suitable for founders of companies in the early or growth stage who also meet the following criteria:
Startups that have a focus on SaaS, industry agnostic
Startups that already have a product in market and are generating revenue
Startups that are eligible to being Techscaler members (so based in Scotland)
Cannot have an office in the USA or a team member based in the USA
Feedback From Previous Cohort…
We were really encouraged to just embed ourselves as much as possible in the local ecosystem – go to events, meet people, meet investors, try and find prospects and customers – and there was just so much that came from that. – Company X
It was hugely beneficial for us as a company and I think definitely for the other founders that were there too.
Company Y
Applications are open to Tech Scaler members across Scotland. Games studios and games-related companies are welcome to apply. Joining Tech Scaler is free and requires only a simple online form. You can find more information about the Tech Scaler network and sign up here.
About Tech Scaler
Launched in November 2022, Techscaler was established in line with the key recommendations of the Scottish Technology Ecosystem Review (STER), authored by Mark Logan, Chief Entrepreneurial Advisor to the Scottish Government. Techscaler is a nationwide tech startup support programme to build the Scottish tech ecosystem. Via community hubs across Scotland, the programme delivers startup education, mentorship, workspaces and a network of partnerships.
Since it was launched in 2022, Techscaler has recruited 643 startup founder members across 517 startup companies.
