We want to build purposeful human-led movements that embrace open innovation and unlock the power of social capital to produce real outcomes.
There is a tension between the self-organising, sharing, vibrant world we want to be part of and the command and control box that our employers, governments or universities force us to fit within.
We exist to break that tension.
Share ideas, discover challenges and connect. Our vision is to unite people across sectors, industries and places to kickstart real-world change. We believe this will create better ideas, faster results and more action.
We've stripped things back to basics to provide a systems-based approach for organising people in digital space.
The Lens has Launched a digital intrapreneurship tool in collaboration with The Robertson Trust to become the go-to skills development tool for social enterprises, charities, and local authorities.
The Lens has Launched a digital intrapreneurship tool in collaboration with The Robertson Trust to become the go-to skills development tool for social enterprises, charities, and local authorities.
Over the past few years, Community Lab has been testing different approaches to hybrid community and movement building — that meld of digital and physical experiences that help create the outcomes its members may want.
Over the past few years, Community Lab has been testing different approaches to hybrid community and movement building — that meld of digital and physical experiences that help create the outcomes its members may want.
Meet ethical, democratically-run worker co-ops in the tech / digital sector. Discover why co-ops are the future of work & how to be in one.
Meet ethical, democratically-run worker co-ops in the tech / digital sector. Discover why co-ops are the future of work & how to be in one.
IMPACT30 is a programme designed to develop young business leaders of the future. It is custom-designed to help you make an impact in your industry.
IMPACT30 is a programme designed to develop young business leaders of the future. It is custom-designed to help you make an impact in your industry.
Over the last few weeks, we’ve been working behind the scenes to bring some ambitious upgrades to the platform.
Over the last few weeks, we’ve been working behind the scenes to bring some ambitious upgrades to the platform.
Virtually every Scottish branch line was swept away in the 1960s, regarded by conventional wisdom as inevitable in an era of growing affluence and rising car ownership.
Virtually every Scottish branch line was swept away in the 1960s, regarded by conventional wisdom as inevitable in an era of growing affluence and rising car ownership.
Starting on Monday 23rd May, the Embers into Sparx tech talks will shine a light on six marvellous minds who have generously offered to share their knowledge, ideas and challenges with the world over six consecutive Mondays.
Starting on Monday 23rd May, the Embers into Sparx tech talks will shine a light on six marvellous minds who have generously offered to share their knowledge, ideas and challenges with the world over six consecutive Mondays.
Tonight's LGBTI Awareness Workshop for STEM leaders will broadly cover terms and definitions, social challenges facing LGBTI people, legal rights for LGBTI people, and the do’s and don’ts for inclusion.
Tonight's LGBTI Awareness Workshop for STEM leaders will broadly cover terms and definitions, social challenges facing LGBTI people, legal rights for LGBTI people, and the do’s and don’ts for inclusion.
As of May 2022, Ross Tuffee has launched the first few episodes of an ongoing podcast series that aims to shine a light on the founding journeys of some of Scotland’s most exciting entrepreneurial minds.
As of May 2022, Ross Tuffee has launched the first few episodes of an ongoing podcast series that aims to shine a light on the founding journeys of some of Scotland’s most exciting entrepreneurial minds.
In April 2022, Maria Bell took to the skies to make the 250 mile trip from her home in Shetland to the picturesque town of Stornoway in Scotland’s stunning Western Isles. Let's take a look at what she learnt along the way.
In April 2022, Maria Bell took to the skies to make the 250 mile trip from her home in Shetland to the picturesque town of Stornoway in Scotland’s stunning Western Isles. Let's take a look at what she learnt along the way.
Discover the highs and lows of founding a company from people who have done just that. Ross Tuffee draws on his diverse network of founders and aspiring entrepreneurs to shine a light on the reality of building a business from the ground up.
Discover the highs and lows of founding a company from people who have done just that. Ross Tuffee draws on his diverse network of founders and aspiring entrepreneurs to shine a light on the reality of building a business from the ground up.
After experiencing the trials and tribulations of running accessible STEM, coding, and engineering clubs for young people, Tanya and Kelly have launched the STEM Leaders Meetup Inclusion series to provide educators with an opportunity to share best practices, learn from the mistakes of others, and adopt new strategies that combat social exclusion.
After experiencing the trials and tribulations of running accessible STEM, coding, and engineering clubs for young people, Tanya and Kelly have launched the STEM Leaders Meetup Inclusion series to provide educators with an opportunity to share best practices, learn from the mistakes of others, and adopt new strategies that combat social exclusion.
After plenty of head-scratching, scribbling on whiteboards, and conversations with members, we’re extremely excited to launch a new wave of technical features to upgrade the Community Lab platform.
After plenty of head-scratching, scribbling on whiteboards, and conversations with members, we’re extremely excited to launch a new wave of technical features to upgrade the Community Lab platform.
After searching far and wide for ambitious projects across Scotland that are working to improve tech access in rural and underserved communities, we have a plan of action to work with 7 Ember organisations to deliver a grand total of 29 events.
After searching far and wide for ambitious projects across Scotland that are working to improve tech access in rural and underserved communities, we have a plan of action to work with 7 Ember organisations to deliver a grand total of 29 events.
The Community Lab Ecosystem. A place where we can start ideas, solve problems and share great experiences and lessons
The Community Lab Ecosystem. A place where we can start ideas, solve problems and share great experiences and lessons
“If you look at history, innovation doesn’t come just from giving people incentives; it comes from creating environments where their ideas can connect“ – Steven Johnson (born 1968), “Where Ideas Come From”
“If you look at history, innovation doesn’t come just from giving people incentives; it comes from creating environments where their ideas can connect“ – Steven Johnson (born 1968), “Where Ideas Come From”
“Innovation does not just change our lives, it is how we make a living… We are seeing the pooling of research, of risk, and the potential for breakthroughs… that only happen when we bring everyone together.” Barack Obama 2013
“Innovation does not just change our lives, it is how we make a living… We are seeing the pooling of research, of risk, and the potential for breakthroughs… that only happen when we bring everyone together.” Barack Obama 2013
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