Essential information
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Scale your AI venture with Scotland's leading deep tech accelerator
6 months
10-14 companies
Equity-free + stipend
September 2026
Applications are now open!
The AI Accelerator is where ambitious AI-driven businesses come to grow. Over six months, you’ll get the support, connections and expertise you need to tackle global challenges and create real-world impact. From AgriTech to FinTech, this is about accelerating high-growth ventures into global success stories.
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£100m
Funding raised since starting the programme
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106
Companies supported since 2019
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12
Total scaleups in the latest 2025 cohort.
Applications are now open!
Fill in the qualification form, and on meeting the essential criteria, we'll send you the full application form.

The AI Accelerator is a six-month business development programme designed to enhance data-driven scaleups with a strong focus on business skills development, strategic partnerships, access to world-class facilities and valuable introductions to potential investment.
AI Accelerator

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Our programme covers key areas crucial for scaling an impactful AI business.
Explore the journey from some of past participants and their experience with the programme.


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