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Inspiring Innovation

Scotland’s First National Innovation Week 2025

Happy First Scotland’s National Innovation Week! From 1750 to 2025, RGU is celebrating 275 years of Scottish Innovation! Join the Entrepreneurship & Innovation Group in a series of activities across the week.

Celebrating Scotland’s proud legacy of innovation and global leadership in pioneering the transformative technologies and industries of the future during Scotland’s National Innovation Week. Running from 22 to 26 September 2025, Scotland’s National Innovation Week will look to strengthen Scotland's reputation, create connections, attract investment and inspire businesses to innovate. The week’s RGU event schedule:

  • Monday - RGU Startup Accelerator 2026 Launch & Applications Open (Uni closed).
  • Tuesday - Scottish Innovation Lunch & Learn Session: Hosts RGU Accelerator & Converge Online Session 12:00-12:45.
  • Tuesday-Friday - Scotland Innovators Poster Display around Campus - SIWB and Riverside Buildings.
  • Tuesday – Friday – EIG Innovation Pop Up Displays around campus, robots, coffee and more.

Key themes during the week from the Scottish Government:

  • Monday 22 September - advanced manufacturing.
  • Tuesday 23 September - data and digital technologies.
  • Wednesday 24 September - health and life sciences.
  • Thursday 25 September - National Innovation Summit.
  • Friday 26 September - energy transition.

Join the conversation online using Scotland’s National Innovation Week hashtag #NationalInnovationWeek

Upcoming events

Startup Accelerator participants

30 October 2025

Want to find out more about the RGU Startup Accelerator? Then this session is for you! Join us online to ask questions and learn tips and tricks on what makes a successful application in this competitive entry process.

Student on RGU campus

05 November 2025

Join the Student Innovation Challenge to design bold solutions for the energy transition. Collaborate with SRM Foundation and Viaro Energy to rebuild student confidence in the future of oil and gas.

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