Early Stage Startup Pathways

Turning early ideas into ventures with lasting impact
We help early-stage founders validate ideas, access resources, and build strong foundations within an infrastructure that drives lasting economic impact.

Techscaler Discovery

Curated programme to help aspiring founders test ideas, validate markets, and connect into Scotland’s tech ecosystem, providing confidence and capability at the earliest stage.

Catalyst:
Early Stage

An intensive accelerator where founders master customer discovery, prototyping, and growth, making actionable weekly progress to build and launch scalable companies.

Lawtech
Fundamentals

A self-paced programme introducing lawtech innovation, guiding founders to validate ideas, understand industry needs, and build strong foundations for successful ventures.

Greentech

Tailored accelerator for equipping climate-tech founders with skills, mentorship, and networks to grow sustainable businesses addressing  environmental and economic challenges.

Venture Builder Incubator

Enabling researchers translate breakthrough ideas into businesses, providing funding, tailored support, and connections that turn academic innovation into commercial impact.

CoSTAR Ideate

Providing quality mentoring and lab access for creative technology startups, lowering barriers to R&D, and accelerating innovation across the digital entertainment sector.

Workspace

Our hubs provide flexible, creative environments that grow with founders, embedding startups in supportive ecosystems of mentors, investors, and partners.

Community & Events

We create networks and events where founders, partners, and investors connect, share knowledge, and actively collaborate to accelerate early innovation.

Let’s Work Together

Explore partnership opportunities with CodeBase and collaborate to drive innovation, strengthen ecosystems, and deliver measurable growth.

Inside the Ecosystem

Unique stories, spotlights, and perspectives on growth.

Dive into case studies, partner spotlights, podcasts, news, and more, offering unique insights into founders, sectors, and ecosystem impact.