Bertie coordinator instance · simulated data
S&E
Stream & GSRI Programmes
Regional, accelerator and university commercialisation console
University Accelerators Stream·National validation programme — entry stream for first-time founders.← SGML Delivery Partner Performance
Stream coordinator console

University Accelerators

University Accelerators Stream · 10 delivery partners

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Ventures
0
On track
0
At-risk

Live across the stream

Coordinator console
Venture Builder Incubator — University of Edinburgh

Cohort Progress

Ventures where Venture Builder Incubator — University of Edinburgh is the delivery partner on University Accelerators.

19 of 19 ventures
Lothian Energy
Seed
Ruaridh Robertson · Validation · University deep tech, AI, data-driven spin-outs
47% milestonesreadiness 78
Loch Labs
at-risk
Scott Cameron · MVP · University deep tech, AI, data-driven spin-outs
40% milestonesreadiness 34
Saltire Mobility
Seed
Morag MacDonald · Validation · University deep tech, AI, data-driven spin-outs
63% milestonesreadiness 91
Thistle Sense
at-risk
Freya Fraser · MVP · University deep tech, AI, data-driven spin-outs
29% milestonesreadiness 45
Highland Robotics
at-risk
Lewis Stewart · Validation · University deep tech, AI, data-driven spin-outs
37% milestonesreadiness 30
Shetland Nano
at-risk
Callum Hamilton · MVP · University deep tech, AI, data-driven spin-outs
36% milestonesreadiness 38
Spey Robotics
Hamish Anderson · MVP · University deep tech, AI, data-driven spin-outs
59% milestonesreadiness 58
Glasgow Sense
Seed
Scott MacLeod · Validation · University deep tech, AI, data-driven spin-outs
10% milestonesreadiness 80
Thistle Grid
at-risk
Skye Ferguson · Idea · University deep tech, AI, data-driven spin-outs
50% milestonesreadiness 45
Lothian Software
at-risk
Ross Thomson · Idea · University deep tech, AI, data-driven spin-outs
11% milestonesreadiness 27
Skye Data
Seed
Iona Anderson · Validation · University deep tech, AI, data-driven spin-outs
64% milestonesreadiness 79
Ness Works
at-risk
Freya Stewart · Validation · University deep tech, AI, data-driven spin-outs
56% milestonesreadiness 26
Highland Software
at-risk
Heather Reid · Validation · University deep tech, AI, data-driven spin-outs
36% milestonesreadiness 45
Nimbus Health
at-risk
Euan Reid · Validation · University deep tech, AI, data-driven spin-outs
28% milestonesreadiness 36
Glasgow Robotics
Seed
Calum Fraser · Validation · University deep tech, AI, data-driven spin-outs
67% milestonesreadiness 86
Lothian Pay
at-risk
Kirsty Robertson · Validation · University deep tech, AI, data-driven spin-outs
23% milestonesreadiness 16
Nova AI
at-risk
Catriona Reid · Idea · University deep tech, AI, data-driven spin-outs
72% milestonesreadiness 21
Spey Software
at-risk
Fraser MacDonald · Validation · University deep tech, AI, data-driven spin-outs
20% milestonesreadiness 33
Leith Software
at-risk
Sophie Stewart · Validation · University deep tech, AI, data-driven spin-outs
47% milestonesreadiness 31

Knowledge Hub & Playbook Governance

Articles, templates and playbooks

25 items · National best-practice + stream and DP local content

TitleScopeTypeOwnerVersionStatusUpdated
Pitch deck template v6
National
TemplateStartup Scotland Management Layer Knowledge Teamv1.7Approved2026-05-26
Financial model template
National
TemplateStartup Scotland Management Layer Knowledge Teamv2.1Approved2026-05-11
Mentor session brief
National
TemplateStartup Scotland Gatewayv1.8Approved2026-04-18
Validation interview script
National
TemplateStartup Scotland Gatewayv1.2In review2026-04-12
Customer discovery playbook
National
PlaybookStartup Scotland Management Layer Knowledge Teamv3.7Approved2026-02-26
Investor outreach playbook
National
PlaybookStartup Scotland Management Layer Knowledge Teamv4.8Approved2026-01-27
MVP shipping playbook
National
PlaybookStartup Scotland Management Layer Knowledge Teamv4.1In review2026-04-11
Seed eligibility guide
National
Seed guideStartup Scotland Gatewayv2.4Approved2026-04-23
Seed readiness checklist
National
Seed guideStartup Scotland Gatewayv1.3In review2026-04-22
Growth application guide
National
Growth guideStartup Scotland Gatewayv1.2Approved2026-04-12
Growth narrative template
National
Growth guideBertie Editorialv3.2Approved2026-05-12
Pre-seed term sheet primer
National
Funding readinessStartup Scotland Management Layer Knowledge Teamv1.2Approved2026-04-12
Grant application toolkit
National
Funding readinessStartup Scotland Management Layer Knowledge Teamv2.8Approved2026-02-27
First-meeting mentor brief
National
Mentor briefingBertie Editorialv3.6Approved2026-02-16
Sector mentor pack — HealthTech
National
Mentor briefingStartup Scotland Management Layer Knowledge Teamv2.2Approved2026-05-21
Sector mentor pack — CleanTech
National
Mentor briefingStartup Scotland Gatewayv1.1Approved2026-05-20
Bertie AI usage policy
National
AI guardrailBertie Editorialv2.8Approved2026-04-27
Founder data handling policy
National
AI guardrailBertie Editorialv2.5Approved2026-01-15
Evaluation AI guardrails
National
AI guardrailBertie Editorialv4.3Approved2026-01-13
Cohort week 1 onboarding
National
Accelerator contentStartup Scotland Management Layer Knowledge Teamv1.6Approved2026-03-16
Demo day rehearsal pack
National
Accelerator contentStartup Scotland Gatewayv1.1Approved2026-03-20
University Accelerators · Stream-specific cohort plan
Stream
PlaybookUniversity Accelerators Coordinatorv3.2In review2026-05-22
University Accelerators · Stream demo day pack
Stream
Accelerator contentUniversity Accelerators Coordinatorv3.3Approved2026-05-13
University Accelerators · Stream KPI dashboard guide
Stream
TemplateUniversity Accelerators Coordinatorv2.4Draft2026-05-9
Venture Builder Incubator — University of Edinburgh · Local cohort handbook
Delivery Partner
Accelerator contentVenture Builder Incubator — University of Edinburghv2.4Approved2026-05-15

Pending content approvals

23 items awaiting review

  • Validation interview script
    Startup Scotland Gateway · National
  • MVP shipping playbook
    Startup Scotland Management Layer Knowledge Team · National
  • Seed readiness checklist
    Startup Scotland Gateway · National
  • University Accelerators · Stream-specific cohort plan
    University Accelerators Coordinator · Stream
  • University Accelerators · Stream KPI dashboard guide
    University Accelerators Coordinator · Stream
  • National Pre-Accelerator · Stream demo day pack
    National Pre-Accelerator Coordinator · Stream

AI guardrails

Policies applied to every Bertie-generated artefact

  • • Founder data never leaves the GSRI / Elevate Greece tenant; no third-party model training.
  • • Every AI evaluation summary is cross-checked by the panel chair.
  • • Approved templates are versioned; AI cannot publish unapproved drafts.
  • • Audit log records every AI-assisted decision.
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