Smart Things Accelerator Centre

Smart Things Accelerator Centre operates as a comprehensive ecosystem supporting hardware and IoT startups through their development journey. Their flagship program, STAC Scale, delivers an industry-driven 18-month mentorship initiative designed to transform promising technology startups into internationally viable businesses. This intensive program focuses on equipping founders with the strategic knowledge, industry connections, and operational expertise necessary to navigate global markets successfully.

The organization addresses the critical talent gap in the technology sector through STAC Jobs, a specialized recruitment platform that strategically matches innovative technology companies with qualified professionals capable of developing world-class connected devices and IoT solutions in Scotland. This talent acquisition service helps startups overcome one of their most significant growth barriers by providing access to engineers, developers, and business professionals with specific expertise in hardware development, embedded systems, and related technologies.

For startups seeking capital, STAC Invest serves as a curated investment gateway connecting qualified investors with thoroughly vetted "things" startups that demonstrate scale potential. The platform distinguishes itself by simplifying complex technical propositions for investors and implementing rigorous due diligence processes that significantly reduce investment risks. This approach has facilitated numerous successful funding rounds for hardware startups that might otherwise struggle to communicate their value proposition to traditional investors unfamiliar with the unique challenges of physical product development.

At the heart of their physical infrastructure is thebeyond, a state-of-the-art innovation space strategically positioned within Europe's largest connected devices cluster. This facility provides startups with access to specialized prototyping equipment, testing facilities, and collaborative workspaces designed specifically for hardware development. Beyond mere office space, thebeyond functions as an innovation hub where entrepreneurs, engineers, and industry experts converge to push technological boundaries, develop cutting-edge products, and establish Scotland as a global leader in IoT and smart device innovation.