We’re delighted to welcome six new organisations to The Data Lab’s Partner Programme and to celebrate the ongoing commitment of our valued existing partners. Together, this growing community reflects the strength, diversity and collaborative spirit that underpins Scotland’s data and AI ecosystem.
The Data Lab’s Partner Programme brings together organisations from across industry, academia, the public sector and the third sector to share expertise, build skills, access talent and develop new collaborations that support a data-driven future.
This year’s new partners add even greater diversity to our community, spanning financial services, technology, travel, consulting, the public sector and social impact organisations. From global organisations to purpose-driven networks, they share a common ambition to collaborate, develop talent and drive inclusive innovation.
Alongside them, our existing partners continue to play a vital role in shaping and sustaining the programme. We’re proud to work with organisations including Scottish Government (Platinum); Accenture and Teradata (Gold); and CalMac, elementz, Research Data Scotland, Lloyds Banking Group, Talan and Wheatley Group (Bronze) — many of whom have been with us for several years, including founding partners Scottish Government and Accenture.
Through initiatives including DataFest, our Academy, Community and leadership events, partners help shape the programme while benefiting from opportunities to connect, collaborate and learn. Together, our partners are helping to position Scotland as a leading nation for data and AI, and we’re excited about what we’ll achieve next.
Meet our new partners
Gold
Barclays
Barclays is a leading global financial services provider, with a strong focus on digital transformation, advanced analytics and AI-driven innovation.
Insight AI
Insight AI, part of the global Insight enterprise, helps organisations unlock value from data through AI, advanced analytics and modern data platforms.
Skyscanner
Skyscanner is a global travel technology company headquartered in Scotland, using data and advanced analytics to power its leading travel search platform.
Scotland Women in Technology (SWiT)
Scotland Women in Technology (SWiT) is a membership organisation committed to increasing diversity and representation across Scotland’s tech sector through leadership development, networking and advocacy.
“It’s vital that opportunities are created to ensure everyone has a seat at the table when it comes to making AI decisions. This partnership will unite The Data Lab’s technical pedigree with an opportunity for 40 women to participate in one of its most successful development programmes with a strategic gender lens.” – Silka Patel, SWiT
Silver
Capco
Capco is a global management and technology consultancy specialising in financial services, with strong capabilities in data, AI and digital transformation.
“Partnerships like this are essential to accelerating responsible AI adoption and building the skills that will define Scotland’s future economy.” – Tim Steele, Capco
Bronze
Registers of Scotland
Registers of Scotland is a non-ministerial government department responsible for maintaining Scotland’s land and property registers and plays a key role as a data-rich public body.
Interested in joining our partner programme?
Partnering with The Data Lab helps raise your organisation’s profile, gives you access to Scotland’s best data science talent, and connects you with a network of over 1,500 companies, public sector organisations and universities. We offer bronze, silver, gold and platinum packages, each tailored to your business goals — with opportunities to get involved in DataFest, our Community platform, student placements and Innovation Week.
Find out more about partnering with The Data Lab or get in touch with our team today at partners@thedatalab.com.