Final call for flagship Scottish digital technology awards

Industry body ScotlandIS said members operating in the country’s tech sector now have until the extended deadline of January 13 to enter the Digital Technology Awards 2026.

Now in its 16th year, the initiative celebrates the “innovation, ambition and impact” of Scotland’s digital technology sector. Winners will gain access to a “powerful platform to showcase their achievements among peers, policymakers and investors”, organisers said.

The 2026 awards feature 11 categories, including the newly introduced AI Trailblazer award, which recognises organisations using artificial intelligence to drive innovation and “deliver measurable impact across business and industry”.

Nicola Taylor, chief operating officer at ScotlandIS, said: “The past few years have tested businesses in ways few could have anticipated. Yet time and again, our tech sector has shown resilience, creativity and optimism in the face of uncertainty.

“While we might be small in size, Scotland has so much to shout about, especially when it comes to our AI, cyber security and space technology communities.

“Awards like these play a vital role in shining a spotlight on the incredible innovation taking place right across the country. Scotland produces world-class digital technology talent, and we want to make sure those success stories are seen, celebrated and shared,” she added.

The awards will take place on March 19 at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow. Entries will be assessed by an independent panel of judges drawn from across the digital technologies sector, with the shortlist announced ahead of the event.