Scotland Women in Technology

What Scotland Women in Technology does

Scotland Women in Technology (SWiT) is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO, charity number SC049443) regulated by the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) and founded in 2008. Headquartered in Glasgow and recognized as the oldest women in tech network in Scotland, SWiT is a volunteer-run nonprofit that operates on a 'Champion, Celebrate, Invest' framework to advance gender equity in Scotland's technology sector. The organization is governed by a board of 1–10 trustees who work on a voluntary basis. SWiT does not develop or sell technology products, APIs, or software platforms; its 'technology' footprint consists of digital channels used for event management, program delivery, and community engagement.

SWiT's product surface is built around five community-facing programs and events: (1) the annual SWiT Awards, a flagship ceremony with 10+ categories (Rising Star, Career Changer of the Year, Inclusive Recruiter, Gender Diversity Ally, Mentor of the Year, Unsung Hero, Diversity Initiative, Everyday Leader, Inspirational Woman, Female Innovator), hosted continuously through at least 2023–2026; (2) SWiT Tech Talks, a recurring series of inspirational events on AI, cybersecurity, data science, and digital transformation; (3) Women Do Boards, a fully-funded governance training cohort of 20–30 women in digital, data, and design roles, delivered with Third Sector Lab; (4) Women Do Cyber, a cybersecurity accreditation programme run with Cisco and Glasgow Caledonian University and funded by the Scottish Government; and (5) the Future Women Leaders in Data and AI Programme, delivered by The Data Lab and funded by SWiT for mid-career women aspiring to leadership roles. SWiT does not charge membership or participation fees for these programs.

SWiT's business model is sponsorship- and grant-funded. Programs are offered free to participants, and SWiT generates revenue primarily through corporate sponsorship packages tied to the SWiT Awards and event co-funding arrangements with strategic partners. The sponsor base is concentrated in financial services and large technology employers active in Scotland, including Morgan Stanley (Headline Sponsor for SWiT Awards 2024 and 2026), NatWest (Gold Sponsor 2026), JPMorganChase, Lloyds Banking Group, Barclays, FanDuel, Avaloq, Harvey Nash, Leidos, Arnold Clark, Hymans Robertson, Wheatley Group, 2i, Cisco, AND Digital, Spire Global, Accenture Edinburgh, Forrit, CreateFuture, Techscaler, ScotlandIS, Blend, and WeAreTechWomen. SWiT also earns grants such as Scottish Government funding for Women Do Cyber. Distribution is regional (Scotland) and primarily digital (social media, newsletter, Eventbrite) and event-based (in-person and virtual gatherings), with partner organizations acting as referral channels.

Name

Scotland Women in Technology

Legal name

Scotland Women in Technology

Website

https://scotwomenintech.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Scotland Women in Technology (SWiT) is a Glasgow-based Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation founded in 2008 that operates as the oldest women in tech network in Scotland. It delivers free community programs (SWiT Awards, SWiT Tech Talks, Women Do Boards, Women Do Cyber, Future Women Leaders in Data and AI) funded by corporate sponsorships and grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Glasgow

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Sponsorship Revenue: SWiT generates revenue through organizational sponsorships of the annual SWiT Awards and various programs. Sponsors invest in sponsorship packages to position their organization as one who supports women in technology in Scotland, gain brand exposure, increase employee engagement, showcase to potential employees, and make valuable ESG investments supporting gender diversity.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Scotland Women in Technology (SWiT) is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation that delivers a portfolio of community programs and events for women working in Scotland's technology sector. Core offerings include the annual SWiT Awards (a flagship recognition ceremony with 10+ categories), SWiT Tech Talks (regular inspirational speaker events), Women Do Boards (Digital Trustees governance training), Women Do Cyber (cybersecurity accreditation programme with Cisco and Glasgow Caledonian University), and the Future Women Leaders in Data and AI Programme (delivered by The Data Lab).

Product overview

Scotland Women in Technology (SWiT) is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO) that operates as a not-for-profit network and community organization, not a technology product company. Its offerings consist of programs and events designed to promote gender equity in Scotland's technology sector. The core offerings include the annual SWiT Awards (a flagship awards ceremony with multiple categories), SWiT Tech Talks (regular inspirational events), Women Do Boards (a Digital Trustees program in partnership with Third Sector Lab), the Future Women Leaders in Data and AI Programme (delivered by The Data Lab), and Women Do Cyber (a cybersecurity training program with Cisco and Glasgow Caledonian University). The organization does not develop or sell technology products, APIs, or software platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SWiT Awards

Quantifiable outcome

• Women Do Boards: Fully-funded limited cohort of 20-30 places for women in digital, data and design roles
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

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App detail

Partnerships

28 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• DataFest 2026coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 May 2026Scotland Women in Technology is partnering with DataFest 2026, Scotland's leading festival of data and AI, and are Gold Sponsors. DataFest 2026 takes place on 27-28 May 2026 at the Assembly Rooms with the theme 'Intelligent Futures' exploring how data and AI are shaping industries and societies.
• CiscocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSWiT launched a partnership with Cisco and Glasgow Caledonian University to create the 'Women Do Cyber' programme - a fully funded training programme designed for women to gain cybersecurity accreditations and increase the number of women in cyber in Scotland. Funded by Scottish Government.
• Glasgow Caledonian UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the Women Do Cyber programme alongside Cisco. GCU provides academic expertise and hosts information sessions for the program.
• The Data LabcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Data Lab delivers the Future Women Leaders in Data and AI Programme in partnership with SWiT. This program supports mid-career women in Scotland's tech industry in or aspiring to leadership roles through interactive modules on data and AI leadership.
• Third Sector Lab (Digital Trustees)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDigital Trustees, a programme from Third Sector Lab, partners with SWiT to deliver the Women Do Boards programme supporting women in tech to move into governance as Digital Trustees.
• Morgan StanleyflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerHeadline Sponsor for SWiT Awards 2026. Previously hosted SWiT Awards 2024 Shortlist Event as headline sponsor. Morgan Stanley Glasgow Women in Tech Co-Chair involvement in award ceremonies.
• NatWestcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGold Sponsor for SWiT Awards 2026. Sponsor of the Everyday Leader Award.
• FanDuelcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor for Mentor of the Year category at SWiT Awards 2026. Hosted 'Bold Moves' panel events celebrating career changers and sponsors the Career Changer of the Year Award.
• JPMorganChasecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor for Everyday Leader Award at SWiT Awards 2026. Hosted Winners Event with SWiT Award winners at their Glasgow office. Previously hosted Mini Tech and SWiT Awards 2025 Shortlisting Event.
• Lloyds Banking GroupcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor for Inclusive Recruiter of the Year at SWiT Awards 2026. Previously partnered on events including 'Failure: the key to success' with their Women ConnecTech Community. Hosted Finance to FinTech event with PwC.
• Harvey NashcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor for Inspirational Women of the Year Award at SWiT Awards 2026.
• AvaloqcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor for Female Innovator Award at SWiT Awards 2026. Also sponsor for Gender Diversity Ally of the Year Award.
• LeidoscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor for Career Changer of the Year Award at SWiT Awards 2026.
• 2icoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor for Gender Diversity Ally of the Year Award at SWiT Awards 2026. Multiple winners from 2i recognized in 2025 awards.
• Arnold ClarkcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor for Rising Star Award at SWiT Awards 2025.
• Hymans RobertsonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor for Inclusive Recruiter of the Year at SWiT Awards 2025.
• Wheatley GroupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor for Inspirational Woman of the Year Award at SWiT Awards 2025.
• BarclayscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnered with SWiT for 'An evening with SWiT Award Winners 2023' event at Barclays Campus in Glasgow. Event featured keynote speaker Zhou Zhou from Barclays.
• AND DigitalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnered with SWiT for 'Maximising your networking might' event at their Glasgow office. Event focused on tips for effective in-person networking.
• Spire GlobalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHosted 'What Could Your Role Be In The Space Sector?' event with SWiT. Event explored career opportunities in the space industry for women, featuring COO Celia Pelaz.
• Accenture EdinburghminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHosted SWiT Women Tech Meetup in January 2025 at their Edinburgh office. Event featured panel discussion on AI.
• ForritcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with SWiT for 'No Tech background? No problem - Real Pathways into Tech' event. Forrit CEO Peter Proud is a committed male ally passionate about supporting women in tech. Company provides graduate apprenticeship pathways.
• CreateFutureminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnered with SWiT for 'An evening with SWiT Award Winners 2025' event celebrating award winners and providing tips for award submissions.
• Women in Tech AberdeenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated network collaborating on events including the 'Empowerment Mini-Series' with sessions on real career journeys, authentic leadership, and impactful communication.
• TechscalerminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaborated with SWiT on 'Tech with Purpose: Real Stories of Positive Change' event and 'Digital in the Wild' online webinar.
• ScotlandISminorGTM or Marketing PartnerIndustry association whose Unsung Hero award was won by Monica Valenzuela Quinteros (Forrit) in 2020.
• BlendminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHosted 'From Pipelines to Pathways: Building Careers and Impacting Change' event with SWiT focusing on data and AI work and leadership.
• WeAreTechWomenminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOrganizers of One Tech World 2026 global virtual conference which SWiT promotes to its community. Event focuses on technology, career development, leadership, and wellbeing.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• WeAreTechWomen: UK-based community and content platform supporting women in technology, including the One Tech World conference which SWiT already promotes. Comparable in mission, geography (UK), and event/community-led model.
• Women Who Code: Global nonprofit community for women in technology offering networking, mentorship, and career development. Directly comparable to SWiT as a volunteer-supported women-in-tech network, though operating at much greater geographic scale.
• AnitaB.org: US-based nonprofit (formerly Anita Borg Institute) advancing women in computing through communities, awards (Top Companies for Women Technologists), and programs. Closely comparable mission and sponsor-driven model to SWiT.
• Women in Tech Aberdeen: Scotland-based women-in-tech community already partnering with SWiT on the 'Empowerment Mini-Series.' Most directly comparable as a Scottish regional peer in the same community/event-led category.
• Women in Tech: International nonprofit with chapters across multiple countries focused on gender equality in technology. Comparable mission and chapter-based operating model to SWiT, but at global scale.

Broad incumbents

• Girls Who Code: Large US nonprofit focused on closing the gender gap in technology through education and pipeline programs. Comparable women-in-tech mission but skewed to younger/early-stage audiences; broader brand and resources than SWiT.
• WISE Campaign: UK-wide campaign encouraging women and girls into STEM careers, with employer engagement and workforce data products. Comparable UK geographic remit and employer-partnership model, though STEM-broad rather than tech-only.

Emerging players

• Code First Girls: UK-based social enterprise running coding courses and communities for women. Comparable as a UK women-in-tech training/community organization with sponsor-funded programs; broader commercial scale than SWiT.
• Black Girls CODE: US nonprofit providing technology education and programs for Black girls and women. Comparable as a mission-driven women-in-tech community with sponsor-funded programming, though demographically narrower and US-focused.

Others

• ScotlandIS: Scottish trade body for the technology industry running awards, events, and skills programs. Comparable as a Scotland-based technology community/intermediary, but industry-wide rather than gender-focused; an adjacent ecosystem partner to SWiT.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Scot_WIT
• Facebookfacebook.com/ScotlandWIT
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/scotland-women-in-technology

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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