Ivy Tech is excited to announce a new strategic partnership with Foras, an initiative dedicated to bridging Scotland’s startup ecosystem with global opportunities. This collaboration aims to help founders access world-class talent, investment, and expansion pathways to scale their businesses internationally.
The partnership officially launched at the 2025 Kick-Off Mixer: Be Bold, Take Action, Go Global in Glasgow, where industry leaders, investors, and startup founders gathered to explore the future of Scotland’s entrepreneurial landscape. Ivy Tech’s Founder’s Associate Joe Wigoder attended the event, engaging in discussions on how tailored recruitment strategies and global connections can drive the next phase of growth for Scottish startups.
“The partnership with Foras is very exciting for us because we are collaborating with knowledgeable, kind and ambitious people and we are being granted a wonderful way into the thriving Scottish Startup community. We truly look forward to serving founders and key people in the ecosystem with our expertise and networks.”
Foras is Scotland’s gateway to global growth. The organisation brings together founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders to create meaningful connections between Scotland and international markets. With a focus on expanding opportunities for high-growth startups, Foras curates networks, events, and partnerships that help founders scale with the right support.
The organisation is built on three key pillars:
"We are delighted to be partnering with Ivy Tech! When we met the team last year we were instantly taken with their unique approach to tech talent, in particular a real depth of expertise in building borderless tech teams in high talent locations such as Portugal. As we grow the Foras community, partnering with the right support and experts is our number one priority and we couldn't have asked for a better partner in this space. As our startups and scale-ups continue to grow, it's never been more important to bring in the right tech teams at the right time, with the right support. Ivy Tech ticks all of those boxes and more. We already consider them a key part of our community and look forward to working closely together!"
Scotland has seen significant momentum in its startup ecosystem, with a growing number of high-growth companies emerging across sectors such as fintech, deep tech, and artificial intelligence, having produced three tech unicorns. However, scaling a business in an increasingly competitive global market presents challenges, particularly in securing specialised talent and international investment.
Through this partnership, Ivy Tech and Foras are addressing these challenges by providing practical support for founders looking to scale efficiently. By combining Ivy Tech’s expertise in building high-performing tech teams with Foras’ global network, startups will have greater access to the resources they need to thrive.
This partnership is about helping Scottish startups scale effectively, combining Ivy Tech’s expertise in recruitment and team-building with Foras’ global connections and ecosystem support.
Together, we aim to:
This is about building stronger, more connected Scottish startups with the right talent and support systems in place to compete on a global stage.
This collaboration marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for Scottish startups. Ivy Tech and Foras share a common vision: to equip founders with the right tools, talent, and connections to scale successfully. As this partnership unfolds, both organisations look forward to working closely with founders, investors, and ecosystem builders to drive meaningful impact.
For those interested in learning more or getting involved, further updates will be shared in the coming months.
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