CodeBase Edinburgh
Your launchpad to tech stardom right next to Edinburgh Castle – join the innovators at CodeBase Edinburgh!
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About
If you're buzzing around Edinburgh Castle and looking for the epicentre of the city's tech scene, you absolutely have to check out CodeBase Edinburgh! This isn't just any workspace; it's a vibrant hub where over 90 startups and scaleups are making waves, having collectively raised over half a billion dollars. Picture a dynamic environment with hotdesking, cosy coworking spots, and sleek private offices, all set in a fantastic location with 24/7 member access. And seriously, don't miss Tasty Buns on site – their coffee and cakes are perfect for those intense coding sessions or a casual brainstorm. They also run incredible programmes to nurture new tech talent and support high-growth companies. It's the go-to spot for innovators!
Facilities
Coworking Space
CodeBase Edinburgh, located next to Edinburgh Castle, is a vibrant hub for startup and scaleup activity in Scotland, accommodating over 90 companies. It offers hotdesking, coworking, and private office space, alongside meeting rooms and event space, with an on-site cafe.
Creative Hub
CodeBase is a tech ecosystem support organization that offers startup incubation space, including hotdesking, coworking, and private office space, in locations like Edinburgh, Stirling, and Aberdeen, with popup hubs across the UK. It supports over 500 startups and scaleups, providing educational programs, industry accelerators, and fostering a community through events, meetups, mentorship, and corporate-startup collaborations.
Dining
An on-site cafe named Tasty Buns is available, offering coffee and cakes.
Remote Working
The venue offers high-speed Wi-Fi, which ensures stable internet connectivity.
CodeBase Edinburgh provides a comprehensive remote working environment with hotdesking, coworking, and private office spaces available 24/7, complemented by high-speed Wi-Fi and an on-site cafe.
Full Description
CodeBase Edinburgh, established in 2014, is a prominent tech ecosystem support organisation located at 37a Castle Terrace, Edinburgh, EH1 2EL, UK, adjacent to Edinburgh Castle. It serves as a central hub for startup and scaleup activities in Scotland and has expanded with further hubs in Stirling (2017) and Aberdeen (2019), along with pop-up locations across the UK. CodeBase Edinburgh provides a comprehensive growth platform for tech ecosystems, offering a full-stack solution to modern economic development. The organisation offers a range of services including workspace, education, programmes, and community building. Available workspace options include hotdesking, coworking spaces, and dedicated private offices, along with meeting rooms and event spaces. Members benefit from 24/7 access. The facility is equipped with amenities such as high-speed WiFi, utilities, and a projector. An on-site cafe, "Tasty Buns," provides food and drink options. CodeBase Edinburgh is wheelchair accessible and has parking available, including an EV charging point that is free for guests and visitors of The Knight Residence. CodeBase delivers tailored programmes such as Early Stage Startup Pathways, which aim to lower barriers for founders and connect them with resources for sustainable growth. It also provides High Growth & Scaleup Support through advisory, mentorship, and international pathways, helping ambitious companies scale. Additionally, it offers Digital & AI Skills training to equip individuals and tech teams with critical skills for innovation. CodeBase collaborates with diverse partners including national and local governments, corporations, industry leaders, academia, tech mega-platforms, investors, and international partners. It has supported over 500 startups and scaleups, who have collectively raised over £4 billion. Notable companies supported include FanDuel, Cloudsoft, Administrate, Deliveroo, TV Squared, Outplay Entertainment, Rightscale, Speech Graphics, Square, and Skyscanner. Partnerships include the Scottish Government, UK Government, Legal Geek, Barclays, Edinburgh City Council, Edinburgh Futures Institute, and the University of Edinburgh. The venue operates Monday to Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM and is closed on Saturdays and Sundays. It has a high user rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 106 reviews. Access is available through memberships, paid day passes, and pay-and-play options.