
CodeBase Edinburgh
Your launchpad to tech success in Scotland's vibrant ecosystem, with Castle views and tasty buns!
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About
If you're looking to dive into Edinburgh's buzzing tech scene, you absolutely have to check out CodeBase Edinburgh on Castle Terrace. Tucked right next to the historic Edinburgh Castle, this place has a fantastic energy, bringing together over 90 innovative companies. You can grab a hot desk for the day, set up in a private office, or just soak up the collaborative atmosphere. Don't forget to fuel up at the "Tasty Buns" on-site café – an insider tip for those coffee and cake cravings! They also offer incredible support, from early-stage pathways to scaling guidance and digital skills training, truly making it the epicentre for tech growth.
Facilities
Coworking Space
CodeBase Edinburgh is the original CodeBase site, a hub of startup and scaleup activity in Scotland, home to over 90 companies, and the center of the tech scene in the city, located right next to Edinburgh Castle. It offers hotdesking, coworking, and private office space, along with an on-site café, high-speed wifi, and included utilities.
Dining
Tasty Buns cafe is available on site for coffee and cake.
Full Description
CodeBase Edinburgh is a tech ecosystem support organisation founded in 2014, with its original and main headquarters located at 37a Castle Terrace, Edinburgh, EH1 2EL, UK. The facility is strategically positioned right next to Edinburgh Castle. CodeBase Edinburgh has a strong reputation, with a user rating of 4.6 based on 106 reviews. The organisation operates from Monday to Friday, between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm, and is closed on Saturdays and Sundays. CodeBase provides a comprehensive workspace environment, including hotdesking, coworking, and dedicated private office spaces, alongside meeting rooms and event areas. It is currently home to over 90 companies that have collectively secured over half a billion dollars in investment, establishing it as a central hub for the city's tech scene. An on-site café, "Tasty Buns," caters to food and drink needs. The facility is wheelchair accessible and offers parking. Members benefit from 24/7 access. There is also an EV charging point available, operated by Zero Carbon World, which is free for guests and visitors of The Knight Residence, featuring a Type 2 (Socket Only) connection with 7kW power, AC (Three-Phase), 230V, and 32 Amps. As a tech ecosystem support organisation, CodeBase has supported over 500 startups and scaleups, which have collectively raised more than £4 billion. It actively promotes collaboration in tech innovation by engaging with startups, scaleups, corporates, governments, academia, and the third sector. CodeBase delivers expert educational programmes and industry accelerators, and fosters connections through events, meetups, mentorship matching, and corporate-startup collaboration programmes. Their core offerings include Early Stage Startup Pathways, High Growth & Scaleup Support, and Digital & AI Skills programs, designed to equip individuals and tech teams with critical skills and resources for innovation and growth. CodeBase collaborates with a diverse range of partners, including National & Local Governments, Corporations & Industry Leaders, Academia & Tech Mega Platforms, and Investors & International Partners. CodeBase also develops various products such as Techscaler, LawtechUK, AgriTech Bridge, Care and HealthTech Bridge, Sustainability Bridge, Cyber Bridge, ClimateTech Community, and Greentech Futures Edinburgh. Following its Edinburgh launch, CodeBase expanded its presence with hubs in Stirling (2017), Aberdeen (2019), and additional popup hubs across the UK. Notable companies supported by CodeBase include FanDuel, Cloudsoft, Administrate, Deliveroo, TV Squared, Outplay Entertainment, Rightscale, Speech Graphics, Square, and Skyscanner. The organisation has established partnerships with key entities such as the Scottish Government, UK Government, Legal Geek, Barclays, Edinburgh City Council, Edinburgh Futures Institute, the University of Edinburgh, and Opportunity North East (ONE) to execute startup programmes. Access is available via membership or a paid day pass, with a user noting a £10 entry fee for a day visit. Additional amenities include high-speed Wi-Fi, utilities, and a projector.
37a Castle Terrace, Edinburgh EH1 2EL, UK
City Centre
EH1 2EL