Scotland'sTop Tech Innovator to be Crowned in Glasgow

The search for Scotland's top tech innovator is on!

20:28 22 April 2022

The search is on to find the UK's top tech innovators. 

 

The competition, KPMG Private Enterprise Tech Innovator in the UK, is open to scale-up businesses - from early-stage to accelerated growth. Participants will have the opportunity to pitch their innovations and present their growth ambitions to panels of local and global industry experts. If successful, their business will be propelled onto the global stage. 

 

The competition has seen previous winners such as What3Words, Echo and FIDO Tech go on to achieve international success and investment. 

 

Amy Burnett, private enterprise senior manager for KPMG in Scotland, said the competition “aims to shine a light on some of the country’s most exciting businesses and ideas”.

 

“Scotland’s tech sector is in great health, with venture capital investment in scale-ups doubling last year, thanks to the talent and innovation you can find in every corner of the country,” she said.

 

Burnett added: “Whether they’re tech-enabled, tech-led or tech-driven, we’re encouraging businesses to take advantage of this extraordinary opportunity to take their operation to the next level.

 

“Taking part is a simple way to make important connections and gain recognition among some of the most trusted advisers, industry leaders and influencers in Scotland as well as other major world markets through the global exposure in the finalist competition.”