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 39 Government 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 Government Companies & Startups (Scotland)
Scottish Enterprise
Scottish Enterprise is Scotland’s main economic, enterprise, innovation and investment agency.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Finance, Government, Venture Capital
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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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The CivTech Alliance
The CivTech Alliance is a government-run accelerator program, to fund small and medium-sized businesses.
Founder(s):
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Government, Office Administration
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My Diabetes My Way
My Diabetes My Way is an NHS Scotland interactive diabetes website to help support people who have diabetes and their family and friends.
Founder(s): Deborah Wake
Location: Dundee, Dundee City, United Kingdom
Industries: Government, Health Care, Personal Health, Social Media
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Scottish Development International
Scottish Development International supports inward investment to Scotland.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Business Development, Financial Services, Government
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The Highland Council
Highland is a council area in the Scottish Highlands and is the largest local government area in the United Kingdom.
Founder(s):
Location: Inverness, Highland, United Kingdom
Industries: Government
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The City of Edinburgh Council
The City of Edinburgh Council is responsible for providing political leadership
Founder(s):
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Association, Communities, Government, Non Profit
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Aberdeen City Council
Council provides the vital infrastructure for the city including education services, roads repairs and infrastructure, planning services.
Founder(s):
Location: Aberdeen, Aberdeen City, United Kingdom
Industries: Government
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Glasgow Prestwick Airport
Glasgow Prestwick Airport is an international airport serving the west of Scotland.
Founder(s):
Location: Prestwick, South Ayrshire, United Kingdom
Industries: Aerospace, Air Transportation, Government, Transportation
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Strathclyde Partnership for Transport
Strathclyde Partnership for Transport provides complete travel information that helps to deliver a better public transportation experience.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Government, Non Profit, Public Transportation, Transportation
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Self Directed Support Scotland
Self Directed Support Scotland is an organisations run by and for disabled people.
Founder(s):
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Government, Non Profit
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Dundee City Council
Providing key services to the citizens of Dundee.
Founder(s):
Location: Dundee, Dundee City, United Kingdom
Industries: Government
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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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sportscotland
sportscotland is the national agency for sport.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Government, Non Profit, Sports
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Scotland Excel
Scotland Excel is a governing administration organization that offers consultation, procurement services and development programs.
Founder(s):
Location: Paisley, Renfrewshire, United Kingdom
Industries: Consulting, Government, Non Profit, Procurement
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Digital Office
The Digital Office for Scottish Local Government emerged from the development of a digital transformation strategy for local government.
Founder(s):
Location: Livingston, West Lothian, United Kingdom
Industries: Government
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Sense Scotland
Sense Scotland is a non-profit organization that supports children and adults by offering touch base, art programs, and outdoor activities.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Charity, Government, Non Profit
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Scottish Parliament
Scottish Parliament passes laws affecting Scotland on a wide range of domestic issues.
Founder(s):
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Government, Legal, Politics
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Angus Council
Angus Council is a government organization that offers council tax, planning, building, social care, healthcare, and business services.
Founder(s):
Location: Forfar, Angus, United Kingdom
Industries: Communities, Government, Health Care, Information Services, Public Safety
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Caledonian Maritime Assets
Caledonian Maritime Assets operates and maintains ferries, harbors, and port infrastructure for ferry services.
Founder(s):
Location: Port Glasgow, Inverclyde, United Kingdom
Industries: Asset Management, Government, Ports and Harbors, Transportation
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Scottish Social Services Council
Scottish Social Services Council regulates the social work, social care, and early years workforce.
Founder(s):
Location: Dundee, Dundee City, United Kingdom
Industries: Government, Social, Social Network
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Scottish Legal Aid Board
Scottish Legal Aid Board is a non-departmental public body responsible to the Scottish Government.
Founder(s):
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Government, Legal, Service Industry
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Lothian Valuation Joint Board
Lothian Valuation Joint Board electoral registration, valuation, and council.
Founder(s):
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Government, Office Administration, Professional Services
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Public Health Scotland
Public Health Scotland is the national agency for improving and protecting the health and wellbeing of the people of Scotland.
Founder(s):
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Government, Health Care, Wellness
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North Ayrshire Council
North Ayrshire Council is a government agency that provides various services in public sectors, jobs, careers and economic development.
Founder(s):
Location: Irvine, North Ayrshire, United Kingdom
Industries: Career Planning, Government, Public Relations
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Improvement Service
Improvement Service offer support, digitization, data intelligence, skill development and performance management services to the government.
Founder(s):
Location: Livingston, West Lothian, United Kingdom
Industries: Consulting, Digital Signage, Government
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Culture Recovery Fund
The Culture Recovery Board has been created to oversee the delivery of the Culture Recovery Fund.
Founder(s):
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Financial Services, Government
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Education Scotland
Education Scotland is a Higher education, in a non-departmental public body of the Scottish Government .
Founder(s):
Location: Livingston, West Lothian, United Kingdom
Industries: Education, Government
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Care Inspectorate
Care Inspectorate provides healthcare, social care, early learning, and childcare services.
Founder(s):
Location: Dundee, Dundee City, United Kingdom
Industries: Government, Health Care, Non Profit
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Glasgow City Marketing Bureau
Glasgow City Marketing is an official tourism service that provides services to both citizens & visitors on behalf of the Glasgow Council.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Customer Service, Government, Tourism
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Scottish Public Pensions Agency
Scottish Public Pensions Agency is a government organization that provides pension solutions for teachers, police, and other employees.
Founder(s):
Location: Galashiels, Scottish Borders, The, United Kingdom
Industries: Employee Benefits, Financial Services, Government
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Invest in Perth
Invest in Perth team is focused on ensuring businesses in Perth and wider region achieve their full potential and realise their ambitions.
Founder(s):
Location: Perth, Perth and Kinross, United Kingdom
Industries: Commercial, Government, Property Management, Restaurants, Retail
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Mackintosh & Wylie
Mackintosh & Wylie provides many family law services, including conveyancing, wills, and guardianships.
Founder(s):
Location: Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire, United Kingdom
Industries: Government, Law Enforcement, Legal
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The Scottish Library and Information Council (SLIC)
Independent advisory body to the Scottish Government on library and information services.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Association, Government, Information Technology
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Officers Association Scotland
Officers Association Scotland provides employment advice and support to military officers leaving the armed forces.
Founder(s):
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Government, Human Resources
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Alpha Institutes
Alpha Institutes provides government consulting.
Founder(s): Julia Rhee
Location: Newyork, Argyll and Bute, United Kingdom
Industries: Consulting, Government, Information Technology
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Information Commissioner’s Office
The ICO is a U.K.-based independent body set up to uphold information rights.
Founder(s):
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Association, Electronics, Government, Law Enforcement
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Service Design Consultants
Service Design Consultants is focused on greenfield technologies, migrations and organisational design.
Founder(s): Karl A L Smith
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Banking, Consulting, Government, Information Technology, Military, National Security
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Cromarty Live
Cromarty Live provides information on a variety of attractions, facilities, accommodations, and events along with community services.
Founder(s):
Location: Fortrose, Highland, United Kingdom
Industries: Communities, Government, Information Services
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