Scaling Beyond Borders: First Steps into the UK, Scotland & Ireland
Thinking of taking your startup cross-border? Discover how our new partnership with CodeBase gives Irish and Scottish founders a fast, supported, and low-cost gateway into new markets.
Event Overview & Details
Date: Wednesday, 11 November 2026
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (IST / BST)
Format: Online Webinar (Zoom)
Hosts: Republic of Work (Cork) & CodeBase (Scotland)
Description
Expanding into a new market shouldn't require massive upfront capital, months of blind networking, or bureaucratic guesswork.
Join Republic of Work and CodeBase for the inaugural webinar introducing Celtic Link - a reciprocal pilot programme built to connect the tech and startup ecosystems of Ireland and Scotland. Guest speaker on scaling and fundraising: Daniel Sawko, Co-founder & CEO of ShipShapeVC.
Whether you are an Irish startup eyeing UK market entry through Scotland's national Techscaler network, or a Scottish founder looking for a strategic landing pad into Ireland and the broader EU single market, this 60-minute session will lay out the practical blueprint for cross-border growth.
Why Attend?
Explore the Corridor: Learn why the direct Cork–Edinburgh connection offers an ideal springboard for startups testing international waters.
Understand the Pilot Offer: Get the details on reciprocal desk access, soft-landing services, company registration guidance, and warm introductions to local investor networks (including HBAN), mentors, and talent.
Real Founder Insights: Hear directly from founders who have already expanded across the Irish Sea, discussing what worked, what surprised them, and practical lessons learned.
Direct Q&A: Put your specific market-entry questions directly to the teams at Republic of Work and CodeBase.
Who Should Attend?
Early-stage and scaling startup founders based in Ireland or the UK
Tech teams evaluating EU single market or UK market entry
Ecosystem partners, advisors, and founders curious about cross-border collaboration
Connecting Cork and Edinburgh, this session breaks down how founders in both ecosystems can unlock:
✅ Reciprocal workspace access at Republic of Work (Cork) and CodeBase hubs across Scotland
✅ Soft-landing support for Scottish firms seeking an entry point into the EU single market
✅ Direct access to Scotland’s Techscaler network for Irish founders targeting the UK
✅ Warm introductions to investor networks (like HBAN), mentors, and local talent pools
✅ Firsthand lessons from founders who have already made the cross-border leap
If you’ve been considering testing the waters in the UK or Ireland, this 60-minute session will give you the exact roadmap.