People & Planet was the powerful theme behind another incredible STAC Showcase – and what a day it was!
Our cohort of visionary founders took to the stage to demo their products, share their progress, and highlight the innovative ways their technologies are making a real difference to both people and the planet. From cutting-edge healthtech to sustainability-focused solutions, the impact is impossible to miss. We were delighted to welcome investors and the wider STAC network, all eager to witness the remarkable strides our founders have made. And they did not disappoint.
A Major Partnership Announcement: STAC x Wheatley Group
We were thrilled to announce a new partnership with Wheatley Group, who are committed to supporting technologies that improve lives and drive sustainable futures. We would like to extend a huge thanks to Stephen Devine, Director of Assets and Sustainability at Wheatley Group, for joining us on the day and sharing their vision – we’re so excited for what’s ahead.
Insights from Industry Leaders
We also had the pleasure of welcoming Nicki Paterson from our valued sponsor Solutions Driven, whose continued support and mentorship has made a real impact on the growth of our cohort companies through savvy talent acquisition. We appreciate them for being such a committed part of the STAC journey.
A highlight of the afternoon came from Robert Bruce Darling and Sudhir Mulpuru from Meta, who joined us remotely to share a brilliant insight into the next wave of wearable devices – and how novel sensor technology is already improving lives around the world. A truly inspiring look into the future of tech for good. In return, we are excited to share Scotland’s finest breakthrough sensing technologies.
Expert Guidance in Panel Discussion
We were pleased to host a dynamic panel discussion with some of our top professional services sponsors – Burness Paull LLP, Scintilla, and RBS, who shared invaluable advice around building strong foundations in legal, IP, and financial strategy. Their input prompted excellent questions from attendees and meaningful conversations.
STAC Invest: Fuelling the Future
Our founders then had the opportunity to pitch to a room full of investors – each one demonstrated the kind of innovation, ambition, and resilience that defines the future of smart and deep tech.
If you’re an investor interested in backing world-changing deep tech and IoT startups, we’d love to speak with you. Get in touch with Angus Macfadyen – angus.macfadyen@stac.ac – to learn more about the STAC Invest Syndicate and how you can get involved.
