A problem-led session where early-stage founders bring one real challenge and get targeted input, advice, and connections from the room.

UnStuck is a small, in-person session for ideation and early-stage founders in Stirling. The format is simple: a handful of founders share one real challenge they're facing, and the room, fellow founders, practitioners, and contributors, helps them think it through.

No pitching. No panels. Just peer-driven problem solving and the kind of honest input that's hard to find anywhere else.

What to expect

Each session brings together 10–20 founders. A small number of founders are selected in advance to share their challenge with the room. The rest of the group comes ready to contribute with experience, advice, and connections.

You'll leave with a clearer head, a few useful new contacts, and at least one concrete next step.

How it works

Applications are reviewed before each session to curate an interesting afternoon of sharing. The selected questions will be shared prior to the event, and those founders will present their question on the day. All attendees come ready to contribute.

Who it's for

Early-stage founders facing a specific blocker or seeking direction

Founders at ideation stage, exploring whether a problem is worth pursuing

To apply, you'll need to submit a question.

This isn't a drop-in event, places are limited and applications are reviewed and curated in advance. Submitting an application does not guarantee a place.

Where and when is this taking place?

The event is in person, in Stirling from 3pm to 4:30pm. If you are selected to attend we will forward the address closer to the event.

Registration

We ask everyone to sign up individually so we know who is attending and can make a note of accessibility requirements. Not everyone who registers will be accepted to attend.

We ask that everyone completes the additional information on Eventbrite, which is where you can submit your question to be Unstuck. We will only send confirmations to those who have completed this and have been selected to attend.

What is Techscaler?

Techscaler is a Scottish Government funded programme, delivered by CodeBase, and offers tailored support for everyone in Scotland who wants to build a startup, whether they are considering a career in startups or are developing, building and scaling an idea.

We offer Community and Member access to world-class education, a peer-led online and offline community, and flexible workspaces.

Techscaler membership is for any prospective or current startup founder, startup employees, or more broadly anyone who is involved in the Scottish tech ecosystem. Membership offers tailored support depending on your goals. When someone applies to become a Techscaler member, our team can direct applicants to the most suitable Techscaler support.

What is CodeBase?

CodeBase is a tech incubator, making startups accessible to everyone. Through building culture, community and education, we promote and support tech innovation.

We offer flexible and affordable hotdesking and office space, education programmes delivered by expert industry operators, and an offline and digital community where startup founders and staff can connect and help each other.

We are CodeBase. We believe in startups for everyone and the power of community.

We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of our culture - from our spaces and events, to our education programmes and community. In whatever way you interact with the CodeBase community, we require you to treat everyone with respect, regardless of background or personal beliefs.

Code of Conduct

Our events are dedicated to providing a harassment-free experience for everyone, regardless of gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, religion (or lack thereof), or technology choices. We do not tolerate harassment of event participants in any form. Sexual language and imagery is not appropriate for any conference venue. Event participants violating these rules may be sanctioned or expelled from the event without a refund at the discretion of CodeBase.

You can see our full Code of Conduct here

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