Upcoming Events



Tue

30

Sep

2025

Tue 30 Sep 2025

Solution development - 30 September

  • Tuesday
  • 15:00 - 17:00
  • G.03 - The Bayes Centre
  • Edinburgh Innovations
  • Students/Alumni/External Users

Explore how to design a great solution, stand out from others, and start testing your idea through prototyping.


Mon

06

Oct

2025

Mon 06 Oct 2025

The Edinburgh Pathway: Introduction Session (Easter Bush)

  • Monday
  • 13:00 - 14:00
  • Room G.01
  • Social Responsibility and Sustainability
  • Staff

Join us for an introduction to The Edinburgh Pathway. In this session we will cover what we mean by The Edinburgh Pathway, and what the introduction of this pathway means for our buying community.


Tue

07

Oct

2025

Tue 07 Oct 2025

The Edinburgh Pathway: Introduction Session (Western General)

  • Tuesday
  • 14:00 - 15:00
  • E4.07, IGC
  • Social Responsibility and Sustainability
  • Staff

Join us for an introduction to The Edinburgh Pathway. In this session we will cover what we mean by The Edinburgh Pathway, and what the introduction of this pathway means for our buying community.


Tue

07

Oct

2025

Tue 07 Oct 2025

Is this idea a business? - 7 October

  • Tuesday
  • 15:00 - 17:00
  • M2 - Teaching Studio (Appleton Tower)
  • Edinburgh Innovations
  • Students/Alumni/External Users

Use Lean Canvas to explore market fit, understand your costs, and assess business potential.


Fri

10

Oct

2025

Fri 10 Oct 2025

Startup Builder - Legal Basics - 10 October 2025

  • Friday
  • 13:00 - 15:00
  • Bayes Theorem + Atrium
  • Edinburgh Innovations
  • Students/Alumni/External Users

In this session, we’ll cover the essential legal knowledge every early-stage founder needs to know. You’ll gain clarity on how to set your company up for success from day one.


Tue

14

Oct

2025

Tue 14 Oct 2025

The Edinburgh Pathway: Introduction Session (Kings Buildings)

  • Tuesday
  • 13:00 - 14:00
  • Elm Lecture Theatre
  • Social Responsibility and Sustainability
  • Staff

Join us for an introduction to The Edinburgh Pathway. In this session we will cover what we mean by The Edinburgh Pathway, and what the introduction of this pathway means for our buying community.


Tue

14

Oct

2025

Tue 14 Oct 2025

Communicating your idea - 14 October

  • Tuesday
  • 15:00 - 17:00
  • G.03 - The Bayes Centre
  • Edinburgh Innovations
  • Students/Alumni/External Users

Build your confidence in talking about your idea by crafting clear problem and solution statements.


Thu

16

Oct

2025

Thu 16 Oct 2025

ECR Richard Hall Session 3

  • Thursday
  • 10:00 - 16:00
  • Edinburgh Innovations
  • Staff

Medical Device Regulation consultant Richard Hall will be offering 1 to 1 slots (lasting 45 minutes) to answer your questions concerning Medical Device Regulations.


Thu

16

Oct

2025

Thu 16 Oct 2025

InnovateHer Networking

  • Thursday
  • 13:30 - 16:00
  • Bayes Centre, G.03 and Atrium
  • EI - Enterprise Services
  • Everyone

Are you looking for a co-founder or hoping to grow your network of like-minded women? Join us for InnovateHer Networking - a friendly, welcoming space for women founders, entrepreneurs, and changemakers at any stage of their journey.


Thu

16

Oct

2025

Thu 16 Oct 2025

EPSRC IAA Dec 2025 Call - Info Session 1

  • Thursday
  • 16:30 - 17:00
  • Edinburgh Innovations
  • Staff


Mon

20

Oct

2025

Mon 20 Oct 2025

The Edinburgh Pathway: Introduction Session (Bioquarter)

  • Monday
  • 14:00 - 15:00
  • Seminar Room 1.05
  • Social Responsibility and Sustainability
  • Staff

Join us for an introduction to The Edinburgh Pathway. In this session we will cover what we mean by The Edinburgh Pathway, and what the introduction of this pathway means for our buying community.


Tue

21

Oct

2025

Tue 21 Oct 2025

The Edinburgh Pathway: Introduction Session (Central)

  • Tuesday
  • 14:00 - 15:00
  • Screening Room G.04, 50 George Square
  • Social Responsibility and Sustainability
  • Staff

Join us for an introduction to The Edinburgh Pathway. In this session we will cover what we mean by The Edinburgh Pathway, and what the introduction of this pathway means for our buying community.


Tue

21

Oct

2025

Tue 21 Oct 2025

Planning for success - 21 October

  • Tuesday
  • 15:00 - 17:00
  • LG.07 - Teaching Studio 40 George Square Lower
  • Edinburgh Innovations
  • Students/Alumni/External Users

Set clear goals for your next steps and discover the support available to help you keep moving forward.


Wed

22

Oct

2025

Wed 22 Oct 2025

The Edinburgh Pathway: Introduction Session for Suppliers (Online)

  • Wednesday
  • 10:00 - 11:00
  • Teams
  • Social Responsibility and Sustainability
  • External Users

Join us for an introduction to The Edinburgh Pathway. In this session we will cover what we mean by The Edinburgh Pathway, and what the introduction of this pathway means for our suppliers.


Wed

22

Oct

2025

Wed 22 Oct 2025

Freelancer's Workshop - 22 October 2025

  • Wednesday
  • 14:30 - 17:00
  • The Bayes Centre - G.03 and Atrium
  • Edinburgh Innovations
  • Students/Alumni/External Users

Build your freelance future – across any sector. Curious about freelancing? Whether you're interested in consultancy, tech, the creative industries, marketing, or education and training – this session is for you.


Thu

23

Oct

2025

Thu 23 Oct 2025

The Edinburgh Pathway: Introduction Session (Online)

  • Thursday
  • 10:00 - 11:00
  • Teams
  • Social Responsibility and Sustainability
  • Staff

Join us for an introduction to The Edinburgh Pathway. In this session we will cover what we mean by The Edinburgh Pathway, and what the introduction of this pathway means for our buying community.


Fri

07

Nov

2025

Fri 07 Nov 2025

Startup Fast Track

  • Friday
  • 17:00 - 21:00
  • Business School
  • Edinburgh Innovations
  • Students/Staff/Alumni
  • Catered

A high energy weekend where you learn how to startup over 2 days.


Fri

14

Nov

2025

Fri 14 Nov 2025

Startup Builder: Digital Prototyping with Figma - 14 November 2025

  • Friday
  • 13:00 - 15:00
  • Bayes Theorem + Atrium
  • Edinburgh Innovations
  • Students/Alumni/External Users

Learn how to identify real problems and the people who face them.


Fri

21

Nov

2025

Fri 21 Nov 2025

Innovator Networking - 21 November + Launch Point Winners Announcement

  • Friday
  • 14:00 - 17:00
  • Bayes Centre, G.03 and Atrium
  • EI - Enterprise Services
  • Everyone

Are you looking for a co-founder or hoping to grow your network? Join us for our Innovator Networking Afternoon - connect with a vibrant community of founders and innovators. You might just meet the person you've been looking for!


Wed

26

Nov

2025

Wed 26 Nov 2025

Startup Builder: Marketing Basics - 26 November 2025

  • Wednesday
  • 15:00 - 17:00
  • 3.35 Edinburgh Futures Institute (EFI)
  • Edinburgh Innovations
  • Students/Alumni/External Users

We are excited to share that Julian Rawel will be joining us to deliver a Marketing Basics workshop! Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to learn from one of the best.


Fri

28

Nov

2025

Fri 28 Nov 2025

Startup Builder: Financial Basics - 28 November 2025

  • Friday
  • 13:00 - 14:00
  • The Bayes Attrium and Theorem
  • Edinburgh Innovations
  • Students/Alumni/External Users

We are excited to share that Alessandro Rosiello will be joining us to deliver a Financial Basics workshop! Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to learn the financial essentials every entrepreneur needs to know.


Thu

15

Jan

2026

Thu 15 Jan 2026

PhD Max+ Application

  • Thursday
  • 00:00 - 00:00
  • A full venue list will be sent out
  • Edinburgh Innovations
  • Everyone

PhD MAX+ is an 8-week programme to help researchers commercialise ideas, build skills, and pitch.



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