The deadline for submissions to the Technology Scotland Awards 2026 has been extended.

The Technology Scotland team have announced a two week extension to the deadline, with the final deadline now Friday 18th September at 17:00.

Returning for a second year, the awards will take place as part of our Annual Dinner on Thursday 12 November at the Grand Central Hotel in Glasgow, tickets are now on sale and can be purchased here.

The awards are designed to recognise outstanding achievements across the critical and enabling technologies sector, celebrating the individuals and organisations driving innovation, global impact, and collaboration across Scotland.

This year’s awards will feature six categories, including two new awards:

Excellence in Innovation
Awarded to an organisation that can evidence the development of a truly innovative and world-leading technology or product.

International Reach
Awarded to the organisation that has made the most significant impact on the global stage.

Collaboration
Awarded to a consortium of Scottish organisations that can evidence the power of local collaboration in the successful delivery of a key project or product in the enabling technologies sector.

Rising Star
Awarded to an individual aged 30 or under who has made a significant positive impact within their organisation over the last year.

Talent Development – New
Awarded to an organisation that has shown outstanding commitment to developing skills, nurturing talent, and empowering its people to achieve their full potential.

Outstanding Leadership in Technology – New
Awarded to an individual that has shown exceptional leadership in technology that has driven innovation and delivered organisational success.

The Technology Scotland Awards are open to any individual or organisation working or operating in the enabling technology sector in Scotland. For more information, please see our awards page.