The Tech Ecosystem Event Subsidy from Glasgow City Council is a fund to help businesses put on conference and tech ecosystem events in Glasgow.

Organisers of tech events can apply for funding to subsidise the costs of hosting and delivering events that attract both UK and international tech businesses, employers, talent and investors to Glasgow.

The maximum grant amount you can receive is £15,000 per year. It will be paid in arrears, after the event has taken place.

This project is part funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

Businesses and organisations that have a track record of delivering tech events or be able to demonstrate the ability to do so. 

To be eligible for the grant, the event must:

• be located in Glasgow City Council area
• be in-person, with virtual or on-demand access also provided by the organiser
• be able to show benefits for the tech ecosystem
• seek to address an identifiable gap in market
• clearly target a broad tech audience 

The event cannot duplicate existing events currently available from other providers.

To be eligible for the grant, businesses and organisations should not have exceeded the minimal financial assistance threshold of £315,000 over the current and past 2 financial years.

The subsidy is designed to support professional projects. Applications will not be considered for purely social events.

The grant will cover up to 100% of the eligible costs of a project, to a maximum of £15,000. This will be paid in arrears, after the event has taken place, so businesses must be prepared to cover the total cost upfront.

Businesses and organisations that host tech events or wish to start doing so.

You will be contacted within 10 working days after you submit your completed application by email.

The grant will close to new applications on 20 December 2024 or when the budget is fully spent, whichever is earlier.

Visit the Glasgow City Council website for more information and to apply.