Best Startup Scotland
At Best Startup Scotland we track over 100,000 Scottish startups and over 500,000 people who hold key positions in these companies. We use this directory of startups to highlight top employees, founders and organisations we think deserve more appreciation than they are currently getting.
We’ve ranked the top 101 Education companies in Scotland. The companies, startups and institutions listed in this article are all exceptional companies, well worth a follow. We have included links to their websites, socials and CrunchBase (if you’re interested in their financials).
We selected the organisations listed in this article based on:
- Track record
- Executive leadership
- Market share
- Innovation
- ESG rating
Our Data – We source our data from OSINT (open source intelligence) and public directories such as Crunchbase, SemRush and many more. The data from these sources should be treated with a degree of caution and verified yourself.
Top Education Companies & Startups (Scotland)
Education Cannot Wait
Education Cannot Wait is the global fund to transform the delivery of education in emergencies.
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Location: Newyork, Argyll and Bute, United Kingdom
Industries: EdTech, Education, Personal Development, Skill Assessment
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GeckoLabs
Gecko Labs provides software to the Higher Education sector to improve the way insitutions engage with their students.
Founder(s): Matthew Lanham
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Computer, EdTech, Education, Information Technology, Marketing, SaaS, Software
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Cogbooks
CogBooks is an adaptive web-based learning platform.
Founder(s): Jim Thompson, Vivek Sambaiah
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Education, Internet, Machine Learning, Software
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Holoxica
Holoxica is an award-winning high-tech company specializing in holographic 3D visualization technologies.
Founder(s): Dr Javid Khan, Graham Dodgson, Michael Castle, Wendy Lamin
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: 3D Technology, Digital Media, Education, Graphic Design, Human Computer Interaction, Information Technology, Medical, Software
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The Data Lab
Data Lab is an innovation center focusing on helping the Scottish industry to capitalize on a growing market opportunity in data science.
Founder(s): Neil Logan
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Association, Education, Government, Information Technology, Non Profit
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Twig World
Twig World is award-winning tools and educational resources for the classroom.
Founder(s): Anthony Bouchier, Catherine Cahn
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Education, Film, Film Production, Internet
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Udrafter
Udrafter is an online student workforce platform where businesses can access student talent.
Founder(s): Daryll Morrow, Luke Morrow
Location: Aberdeen, Aberdeen City, United Kingdom
Industries: E-Learning, Education
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Sumdog
Online site making learning fun for k-12 students while allowing teachers and parents to track progress and create activities.
Founder(s): Andrew Hall
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: E-Learning, Education, Online Games, Online Portals, Video Games
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The Learning Lab
The Learning Lab is a training and consultancy business that delivers learning experiences to the public and private sectors.
Founder(s): Scott Leiper
Location: Ayr, South Ayrshire, United Kingdom
Industries: Consulting, Education, Training
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Soundbops
Soundbops is empowering music learning in young children.
Founder(s): Michael Tougher
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Consumer, Music, Music Education
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Thrive Childcare and Education
Thrive Childcare and Education is a kindergarten that offers high-quality private childcare and also outdoor learning opportunities.
Founder(s):
Location: Musselburgh, East Lothian, United Kingdom
Industries: Child Care, Education
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Smash-a-Ball
We create different toys for the Visually Impaired and Blind, our main product is the Smash-a-Ball, and Electronic board game.
Founder(s): Pedro Bori
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Education, Toys
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Alphabet Babies
Alphabet Babies offers fabulous downloadable teaching resources for literacy, numeracy, and science for 0 – 6 years.
Founder(s): Alexis Viswanathan
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Education
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The TEFL Org
The TEFL Org is a company providing TEFL certified courses, in class and online
Founder(s): Jennifer MacKenzie, Joe Hallwood
Location: Inverness, Highland, United Kingdom
Industries: Education
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Giglets Education
Literacy and Reading Online Resources for Primary and Secondary Schools, in multiple languages, aligned with national curricula.
Founder(s): Craig Johnstone
Location: Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire, United Kingdom
Industries: Education
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YooDrive
Online Driving School Marketplace with payment/booking system.
Founder(s): Alan Batchelor
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Automotive, Education, Marketplace, Tutoring
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Coach Logic
Coach Logic is an online video analysis and feedback platform built by sports coaches for sports coaches.
Founder(s): Andy Muir, Mark Cairns
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Apps, Education, Software, Sports, Video
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Cucumber
Cucumber Limited is a software and training company.
Founder(s): Aslak Hellesøy
Location: Cairndow, Argyll and Bute, United Kingdom
Industries: Education, Information Technology, Software
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Cademy
Cademy is a SaaS enabled marketplace for local education services such as workshops, courses, CPDs, certification programs and degrees.
Founder(s): Adrian Binzaru, Artur Binzaru
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: EdTech, Education, Marketplace, SaaS, Software
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Infiniti Platforms
Education technology – virtual classroom & customised LMS
Founder(s): Alastair Fisher, Eugenia Maltezou
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Education
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SchoolCloud
SchoolCloud provides web-based software to schools & businesses.
Founder(s): Marcus Fields, Robbie Beattie
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Education, Internet, Software
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Wooju
Snap & solve indecisive moments with friends!
Founder(s): Calum L. Leslie
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Education, Fashion, Photography
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Codeclan
CodeClan provides access to talent.
Founder(s):
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Education
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Semestry
Semestry provides scheduling and resource management solutions to various universities and colleges.
Founder(s):
Location: Galashiels, Scottish Borders, The, United Kingdom
Industries: Education, Information Services, Software
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Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland
Oldest accountancy professional body in the world.
Founder(s):
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Accounting, Education, Higher Education
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Scottish Qualifications Authority
SQA is an internationally recognised provider of flexible qualifications and services.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Association, Consulting, Education
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cela
Cela is an education management company that seeks to expand the accelerator model within the tech industry.
Founder(s): John Lynn
Location: Newyork, Argyll and Bute, United Kingdom
Industries: Education, Information Technology, Innovation Management
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University of the Highlands and Islands
University of the Highlands and Islands is an integrated university encompassing both further and higher education.
Founder(s):
Location: Inverness, Highland, United Kingdom
Industries: Education
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Dizeo
Dizeo is a safe social network and homework help service for children that allows users to make new friends and share content.
Founder(s):
Location: Paisley, Renfrewshire, United Kingdom
Industries: Education, Service Industry, Social Network
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Qintil
Qintil aim is to bring workplace training together for everyone to make it better, easier and more available.
Founder(s): Sam Easen
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Education, Higher Education, Software, Training
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The Podcast Host ltd.
The Podcast Host aims to help any business get their word, their personality & their brand out to a larger audience, all through podcasting.
Founder(s):
Location: Dundee, Dundee City, United Kingdom
Industries: Education, Software, Video, Web Design
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ATLAS Interactive
Atlas Interactive is a specialist provider of innovative and interactive e-Learning courses that have been delivering accelerated skills
Founder(s):
Location: Aberdeen, Aberdeen City, United Kingdom
Industries: E-Learning, Education, Training
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Klik2learn
Klik2learn creates innovative online education programmes to help students across the globe learn English faster and better.
Founder(s): Ann Attridge
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: E-Learning, EdTech, Education, Higher Education, Vocational Education
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Kokm
Kokm is a Software as a Service platform that help to work, learn, share and sell at anytime any where in the world.
Founder(s):
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: E-Commerce, E-Learning, Education, SaaS, Software
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City of Glasgow College
City of Glasgow College provides professional & technical education and training services.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Education, Higher Education, Training
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Absorb Online Learning
Absorb Online Learning provides interactive GCSEs and A levels
Founder(s):
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: E-Learning, Education
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Allied Talent
Allied Talent works with organizations that want to learn and adopt the Alliance management framework in order to recruit & manage
Founder(s): Ben Casnocha, Chip Joyce
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Association, Education, Human Resources, Information Technology, Software
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MYX
MYX combines online and experiential learning to create transformative experiences that shape confident.
Founder(s):
Location: Newyork, Argyll and Bute, United Kingdom
Industries: Education
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Kibble
Kibble is one of Scotland’s oldest charities, and today a leading social enterprise.
Founder(s):
Location: Paisley, Renfrewshire, United Kingdom
Industries: Education
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SRUC
SRUC comprehensive skills, education, and business support rural research and consulting.
Founder(s):
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Education, Higher Education
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BOLT
BOLT provides online learning solutions using the latest in web technology combined with modern teaching methodologies.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: CRM, Education, Information Technology, Internet, Software
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Junction-18
Junction-18 are full range digital learning company, providing products and services to help you take elements of training online.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Education, Internet
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Dollar Academy
Dollar Academy is UK’s leading independent school for boys and girls that provides quality education to students.
Founder(s):
Location: Dollar, Clackmannanshire, United Kingdom
Industries: Education
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Wallscope
Wallscope uses Machine Learning and Semantic Technologies to build Knowledge Graphs and Linked Data applications.
Founder(s):
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Education, Information Technology, Machine Learning, Robotics, Software
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YouTrain
YouTrain is an independent training company delivering IT, digital and life sciences skills training.
Founder(s):
Location: Stirling, Stirling, United Kingdom
Industries: Education, Information Services, Information Technology
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Wallscope
Wallscope uses Machine Learning and Semantic Technologies to build Knowledge Graphs and Linked Data applications.
Founder(s):
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Education, Information Technology, Machine Learning, Robotics, Software
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CloudLearn
CloudLearn is an e-learning platform that provides distance learning courses and education support services.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: E-Learning, Education, Online Portals
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VIRTUAL LEARNING ACADEMY LIMITED
Virtual Learning Academy is an Education Provider delivering professional and vocational qualifications across Scotland.
Founder(s):
Location: Invergordon, Highland, United Kingdom
Industries: E-Learning, Education
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Sixth Sense Training
Sixth Sense Training provides digital apprenticeships ,recruitment and Training.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Education, Training
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iSpye
iSpye offers an application that enables travelers to find real-time information about venues and events.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Adventure Travel, Education, Events, Mobile, Tourism, Travel
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Dynamic Earth
Dynamic Earth is a 5 star family visitor attraction, centre for learning, and unique events venue.
Founder(s):
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Charity, Children, Education, Media and Entertainment, Non Profit
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Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland is excellent for the performing arts & one of the most interdisciplinary institutions in the world.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Higher Education
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Requirements Inc
Requirements inc reviews We empower aspiring and experienced Business Analysts to master the skills and tools required to excel.
Founder(s):
Location: Renton, Scottish Borders, The, United Kingdom
Industries: B2B, Consulting, Education, Human Resources, Information Technology
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Royal Zoological Society of Scotland
Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) promotes the study of zoology and kindred subjects.
Founder(s):
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Association, Education, Non Profit
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IBioIC
The Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Centre (IBioIC) was set up to bridge the gap between education and industry.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Education
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Edinburgh Choirs
POLAR FLAME MUSIC LIMITED is an Entertainment company located in 138 COMISTON ROAD, EDINBURGH, United Kingdom.
Founder(s):
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Education, Music
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Glasgow Clyde College
Glasgow Clyde College is a multi-campus college with three sites across Glasgow in Anniesland, Cardonald and Langside.
Founder(s): David Newall
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Education, Higher Education
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Morrison’s Academy
Morrison’s Academy is an independent school for boys and girls ages 2-18.
Founder(s):
Location: Crieff, Perth and Kinross, United Kingdom
Industries: Education, Primary Education, Secondary Education
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Triage Central
Triage Central provides training and coaching services.
Founder(s): Kate Carnegie MBE
Location: Stirling, Stirling, United Kingdom
Industries: Education, Training
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The Royal Society of Edinburgh
We are an educational charity, registered in Scotland, operating on a wholly independent and non-party-political basis.
Founder(s):
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Education
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Aberdeen Foyer
Aberdeen Foyer is a successful charitable organisation and social enterprise.
Founder(s): Ken Milroy
Location: Aberdeen, Aberdeen City, United Kingdom
Industries: Charity, Communities, Education, Employment, Health Care, Non Profit
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Spartans Community Football Academy
Spartans Community Football Academy offers football coaching and facility, education and various related programmes.
Founder(s):
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Education, Outdoors, Recreation, Soccer, Sports
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Hutchesons’ Grammar School
Hutchesons’ Grammar School is a co-educational, independent school in the south-side of Glasgow.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Education, Secondary Education
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BookAdopter
BookAdopter is a free, student-only and local way of buying and selling textbooks. Our aim is to improve the way university students buy
Founder(s): Ali Eslami
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Education, Local, Universities
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Moredun Foundation
Moredun Foundation is committed to promoting livestock health and welfare through research and education.
Founder(s):
Location: Penicuik, Midlothian, United Kingdom
Industries: Education
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Hoolr
Technology that enables organisations to accurately track coaching in their business.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Consulting, E-Learning, Education, Human Resources, Information Technology, Software
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Gloag Foundation
Gloag Foundation is a nonprofit organization that provides advancement of education, healthcare and poverty relief programs.
Founder(s):
Location: Perth, Perth and Kinross, United Kingdom
Industries: Education, Health Care, Non Profit
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The Action Group
The Action Group offers learning and support services to children and adults with learning disabilities.
Founder(s):
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Education, Non Profit, Social
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Fettes College
Fettes College is a long-established prestigious school with a tradition of excellence in academics, sports, and cultural activities.
Founder(s):
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Consulting, Education
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SSERC
SSERC is a registered educational charity offer a broad portfolio of services.
Founder(s):
Location: Dunfermline, Fife, United Kingdom
Industries: Advice, Charity, Education, Non Profit
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Pitlochry High School
Pitlochry High School aspires to provide learning experiences appropriate to each individual, nurturing and supporting all to develop.
Founder(s):
Location: Pitlochry, Perth and Kinross, United Kingdom
Industries: Education, Primary Education, Secondary Education
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Curious Chip Ltd
Education Technology, Raspberry Pi
Founder(s): Jason Frame, Sukhvir Dhillon
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Computer, Software, STEM Education
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The Digital Co
The Digital Co offers tailored training from industry leaders, interactive memberships and co-created training programmes.
Founder(s):
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Education
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Renewable Energy Institute
Renewable Energy Institute offers training, conferences, and education solutions for renewable energy and energy efficiency sectors.
Founder(s): Paolo Buoni
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Education, Renewable Energy, Training
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Informatics Ventures
Informatics Ventures supports globally ambitious technology companies headquartered in Scotland.
Founder(s):
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Advice, Communities, Education
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ICAN Future Star
We help universities to improve student marketing and recruitment; we help students to better DIY their studying abroad.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Education
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Fife College
Fife College delivers over 1,000 courses from introductory level to degree and postgraduate study offering a wide variety of subjects.
Founder(s):
Location: Dunfermline, Fife, United Kingdom
Industries: Education
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SLC
SLC offers education, apprenticeships, higher education, part-time courses, student association, funding, learning and library services.
Founder(s):
Location: East Kilbride, South Lanarkshire, United Kingdom
Industries: E-Learning, Education, Funding Platform, Higher Education, Nursing and Residential Care
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Dumfries & Galloway Council
Dumfries and Galloway Council is responsible for the delivery of all local authority services to nearly 149,000 people.
Founder(s):
Location: Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway, United Kingdom
Industries: Education
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Glasgow Kelvin College
Glasgow Kelvin is designed to meet the needs of learners of all ages & levels of ability from introductory tasters & National Qualifications
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Education
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Student Loans Company
Student Loans Company is a non-profit organization that offers grants and loans for students in colleges and universities.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Credit, Education, Personal Finance
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WildHearts Group
WildHearts Group is a non-profit organization that organizes events, training & education programs that help to create global social change.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Education, Non Profit, Social Impact, Training
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Sybil Software LTD.
Adaptive Careers Advices for Students
Founder(s):
Location: Paisley, Renfrewshire, United Kingdom
Industries: Education
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Theorem
Theorem is an organizer of academic and scientific conferences.
Founder(s): Gloria Rodriguez Gonzalez
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Education, Event Management, Events
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Book Source
Book Source is a distributor of books and other printed material worldwide.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: E-Learning, Education, Publishing
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Fife Council
Fife Council is committed to making the Kingdom a great place to do business.
Founder(s):
Location: Glenrothes, Fife, United Kingdom
Industries: Business Development, Education, Government, Professional Services, Residential
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St Leonards School
St Leonards School offers quality day and board, the School features Scotland’s only all-IB sixth form.
Founder(s):
Location: Saint Andrews, Fife, United Kingdom
Industries: Education, Golf, Higher Education
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Adept Knowledge Management
Adept Knowledge Management Ltd. is a global leader in Project Management Training and Project Consultancy.
Founder(s):
Location: Aberdeen, Aberdeen City, United Kingdom
Industries: Education
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Tron Theatre
Tron Theatre has been a major player in Glasgow’s cultural scene.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Education, Non Profit, Performing Arts
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We Are The Future
We Are The Future organise global summits to inspire and connect entrepreneurs across the globe.
Founder(s): Bruce Walker
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Communities, Education, Non Profit
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Scottish SPCA
Scottish SPCA ,We rescue animals in danger, find pets new homes, investigate abuse and prevent cruelty through our free Prevention.
Founder(s):
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Animation, Education, Health Care, Non Profit
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lrng.io
An app that provides on demand personalised learning support to secondary school pupils
Founder(s): Anthony G Gerrard FRSA
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Blockchain, EdTech, Education, Enterprise Software, Information Technology, Operating Systems, Software
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Technical Academy Scotland
Technical Academy Scotland provides development courses and training in the field of civil engineering, surveying, and construction sectors.
Founder(s):
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: E-Learning, Education, Information Services
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Studyman
Studyman facilitates an online social network that provides students with information related to events, societies, and clubs activities.
Founder(s): Renata Pilikinaite, Tadas Labudis
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Advertising, Education, Nightclubs, Payments
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Anderton Tiger Radio
Anderton Tiger Radio is Russell’s company that broadcasts 24/7 and makes his Radio Education Products.
Founder(s):
Location: Brackley, Highland, United Kingdom
Industries: Education
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G-Hold
G-Hold (www.g-hold.com) holds hands at Sciennes Primary School in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Founder(s):
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Education
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buycourseworkonline
We deal into custom coursework writing s
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Education
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Dumfries & Galloway College
Dumfries & Galloway College is a further education institution & a leading voice in green skills development to help tackle climate change.
Founder(s):
Location: Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway, United Kingdom
Industries: Higher Education
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Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
The Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh is an independent medical standard-setting body and professional membership organization.
Founder(s):
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Education
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Robert Gordon’s College
Robert Gordon’s College is an independent day school and nursery school for children ages 3-18.
Founder(s):
Location: Aberdeen, Aberdeen City, United Kingdom
Industries: Education, Higher Education, Primary Education, Secondary Education
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East Ayrshire Council
East Ayrshire Council is a government organization.
Founder(s):
Location: Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire, United Kingdom
Industries: Education, Non Profit, Online Portals, Training
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