Get ready for CivTech Round 11
CivTech Round 11 is coming this summer (2025)! We're gearing up for another round of groundbreaking CivTech Challenges—and this is your chance to be part of it.
We’re already seeing incredible interest from organisations eager to get involved, but there’s still time for Public and Third Sector organisations to join the action. If you have a problem you’re ready to solve, CivTech is here to help.
What Does It Mean to Be a Challenge Sponsor?
At CivTech, we believe in starting with the problem—not the solution. That’s why our Challenge definition process is designed to help organisations like yours define and refine their challenges. Whether your issue is big, small, or somewhere in between, we’ll work with you to develop a solution.
Here’s how it works:
Step 1 – Initial Discussion
We begin with an informal chat where you share your issue and any existing efforts to address it. Our Innovation Managers will explain the CivTech process, outline costs, and decide whether to move forward.
Step 2 – Challenge Workshop
Depending on your needs, we’ll organise either an exploratory workshop (great for engaging stakeholders) or a definition workshop to clarify the Challenge and develop an Expression of Interest.
Step 3 – Expression of Interest
Your Expression of Interest form captures the essence of your Challenge. If demand for a cohort exceeds capacity, these forms help us select the most promising Challenges to move forward.
Step 4 – Detailed Challenge Preparation
If your Challenge is selected, we’ll dive deeper. Together, we’ll create everything needed to publish your Challenge, including:
A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
Procurement documents
Engaging Challenge videos
Ready to Take the Next Step?
CivTech provides a unique, collaborative environment where public and third sector organisations can develop innovative solutions to pressing challenges. If you’re ready to be part of the innovation revolution, it all starts with one email. Email us at: civtech@gov.scot. Let’s make your Challenge the next big success story in CivTech Round 11!