⛓︎ Blockchain Scotland meetup, Techmeetup Glasgow, Unfiltered and more
Here’s your Campfire for Monday August 3rd.
📣 Asks, Offers, Updates, & Deadlines
💡 Calling engineers, scientists and researchers developing ‘high-potential technology or spinout ideas’. The Royal Academy of Engineering’s deep tech accelerator. ‘Enterprise Fellowships’, is open for applications until 25 August 2026. This 12 month cohort-based programme offers up to £75k in equity-free funding, ‘expert training, coaching and mentoring to help researchers, academics and founders build scalable engineering ventures’. Learn more and apply here.
🎤 Call for Speakers: Agentic AI Europe 2027 Applications are now open to speak at the 7th Edition of Agentic AI Europe, taking place 16–18 March 2027 in Edinburgh. If you’re building, researching or deploying Agentic AI and have practical insights or real-world experience to share, submit a proposal to speak at ‘Europe’s leading Agentic AI summit’. More info on becoming a speaker here.
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📅 Events
⛓️ 04/08, 17:00 🗺️ Edinburgh: Blockchain Scotland Meetup An evening of talks, networking and discussion for developers, founders and others interested in blockchain technology, with dinner and drinks included. MORE INFO
📱 04/08, 10:00 🗺️ Johnstonebridge: Content with Confidence Build a Social Media Presence That Actually Works A practical workshop on planning content, writing social media posts and creating short-form video for small businesses. MORE INFO
☕ 05/08, 08:30 🗺️ Aberdeen: Unfiltered Aberdeen A relaxed morning meetup with coffee, networking and informal conversations for members of Aberdeen's tech community.
💻 05/08, 09:00 🗺️ Edinburgh: Co-Work Club A free coworking day bringing remote workers together to work, network and use a shared workspace in Edinburgh city centre. MORE INFO
🧠 06/08, 11:00 💻 Online: Canvas and Coffee A 60-minute interactive workshop where founders use business canvases and mentor feedback to develop and refine their ideas. MORE INFO
🍕 06/08, 18:00 🗺️ Glasgow: Tech Meetup Glasgow August 2026
An evening of pizza, networking and talks featuring Lewis Shearer and Dr Ana Rojo-Echeburua, open to anyone interested in technology. MORE INFO
🤝 11/08, 15:00 💻 Online: Asks and Offers A community session where founders can ask for help, share opportunities and connect with others building businesses. MORE INFO
🌱 12/08, 18:00 🗺️ Kirkcaldy: People, Planet, Pint™: Sustainability Meetup An informal sustainability meetup with drinks and conversation for people interested in climate, nature and creating positive change. MORE INFO
🌱 12/08, 19:00 🗺️ Aberdeen: Small99's People, Planet, Pint™: Sustainability Meetup An informal sustainability meetup with drinks and conversation for people interested in climate, nature and creating positive change. MORE INFO
📚 12/08, 18:00 💻 Online: Digital & Cloud Bookkeeping - Getting Started with Xero An introductory webinar covering the fundamentals of cloud bookkeeping with Xero, including invoicing, bank reconciliation, payroll and financial reporting. MORE INFO
🌱 13/08, 18:00 🗺️ Glasgow: People Planet Pint™: Sustainability Meetup
An informal sustainability meetup with drinks and conversation for people interested in climate, nature and creating positive change. MORE INFO
🌍 18/08, 15:00 💻 Online: Global Blueprint | International Market Validation Workshop A workshop for early-stage founders on testing ideas, validating demand and assessing opportunities in international markets. MORE INFO
🥐 18/08, 08:30 🗺️ Montrose: Breakfast Briefing: Making Change Happen in Your Organisation A breakfast briefing exploring practical approaches to leading organisational change and overcoming common barriers to successful transformation. MORE INFO
🚀 18/08, 18:00 🗺️ Edinburgh: Founders Meetup Edinburgh An evening of founder networking, fireside chats and speed networking with entrepreneurs, potential co-founders and investors. MORE INFO
🧭 19/08, 10:00 🗺️ Hawick: From Vision to Action: Building a Practical Business Strategy An interactive workshop helping early-stage entrepreneurs develop a practical business strategy and roadmap for sustainable growth. MORE INFO
🤝 20/08, 09:00 🗺️ Edinburgh: Edinburgh Professionals Quarterly Networking
A networking event for professionals and founders to meet local connections, with a facilitated activity to encourage introductions. MORE INFO
💬 25/08, 17:30 🗺️ Edinburgh: Tech Meetup Edinburgh
A community meetup featuring networking, a tech demo, keynote speaker and updates from across Scotland's tech ecosystem. MORE INFO
🇺🇸 25/08, 18:30 🗺️ Edinburgh: U.S. Expansion Founders Dinner feat. Wilson Sonsini An invitation-only dinner for founders exploring US expansion, with discussion on scaling, hiring, fundraising and entering the American market. MORE INFO
🏭 26/08, 09:00 🗺️ Blantyre: Reimagining Retrofit: Unlocking Resource Efficiency and Growth A practical session exploring how retrofit and high-performance buildings can improve resource efficiency, reduce emissions and support growth in manufacturing. MORE INFO
⚡ 07/09, 09:00 🗺️ Glasgow: The Power Hour Three experts share practical advice on accountancy, legal and intellectual property topics to help businesses avoid common pitfalls and support growth. MORE INFO
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