Find out how we can help you solve your biggest challenges
CivTech 11 is coming!
We’re launching another round of CivTech Challenges in the summer of 2025.
We already have a lot of interest from organisations with Challenges for CivTech 11, but if you are a Public or Third Sector organisation with a problem you want to solve, there is time to get involved.
The first step in developing a CivTech Challenge is to get in touch with one of the Team’s Innovation Managers, by emailing civtech@gov.scot
Becoming a
Challenge Sponsor
CivTech’s mantra as a challenge-based approach to innovation is ‘start with the problem and not the solution’.
If you are interested in developing a Challenge you might wonder what that means in practice. Our Challenge definition process is how we work with organisations to develop Challenges and get them ready to be part of the CivTech process. Each potential Challenge we work on is different so the approach will vary for each issue, but the basic steps are as follows:
Step 1 – An initial discussion with an Innovation Manager
During an initial informal chat we will ask you to explain more about the issue you are focused on, and if you have looked for any existing solutions. Our Innovation Managers will explain more about the process and costs, and agree whether to proceed to Step 2.
Step 2 – Challenge Workshop
Depending on the requirements of your challenge we can hold either an exploratory workshop (including any stakeholders you may wish to engage) or a definition workshop. These workshops aim to work towards developing an Expression of Interest form.
Step 3 – Expression of Interest
Our Expression of Interest form captures the outline details of any Challenge. If we are over subscribed for a cohort we will use the Expression of Interests to select Challenges into a cohort.
Step 4 – Detailed Challenge Preparation
After review of the expression of interests successful Challenges will work with the CivTech Team to prepare all the collateral to publish Challenges including; a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the CivTech Team, relevant procurement documentation and Challenge Videos.
It all starts with a conversation, so if you are interested email civtech@gov.scot to arrange a chat.
Sign up for a one-hour Challenge Sponsor introductory session
Register for one of our ‘Become a Challenge Sponsor’ sessions, where you'll have the opportunity to learn about the CivTech model, hear firsthand from former Challenge Sponsors about their experiences and how they successfully developed new solutions through the CivTech process.
Additionally, you'll discover the significant impact these products have had, including cost savings and improved efficiency.
Upcoming sessions
Wednesday, 23rd October 2024
11:00 – 12:00
Tuesday, 19th November 2024
11:00 – 12:00
Monday, 2nd December 2024
11:00 – 12:00
Tuesday, 28th January 2024
11:00 – 12:00