The Technology Scotland team is pleased to open submissions for the Technology Scotland Awards 2026!
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.
Submissions close on Friday 4th September, 17:00 BST.
About the Technology Scotland Annual Dinner and Awards 2026
As the largest event in our calendar, the Technology Scotland Annual Dinner welcomes around 250 attendees from across Scotland’s critical and enabling technologies sector, including all three of our networks, for an evening of networking and celebrations, creating new connections and helping to solidify those already established.
Our annual dinner provides a great opportunity to catch up with colleagues old and new from across the sector, enjoy an evening of celebrations with your team, and recognise the great work happening across the Technology Scotland community.
Sponsorship opportunities
We currently have opportunities available to sponsor the Technology Scotland Annual Dinner and Awards 2026.
This event presents an excellent opportunity to ensure your brand is visible at the highest level, while treating your colleagues to an evening of celebration, networking, and connection with Scotland’s critical and enabling technologies community.