The Scottish Knowledge Exchange Awards celebrate the partnerships between business, third sector, and public sector organisations and academia. Now in its 11th year, this flagship event recognises and rewards exceptional collaborations that deliver economic, environmental and social benefits for Scotland.

Winning a Scottish Knowledge Exchange Award is more than recognition, it shines a spotlight on collaboration, demonstrates real impact, and raises the profile of those driving innovation across business, academia, and their partners.

Applications for the Scottish Knowledge Exchange Awards are now closed. Sign up to our newsletter to be the first to discover the 2026 shortlist.

Key dates:

• Application are now closed, with an extension for Research & Innovation in Digital Health and Social Care.
• Shortlist announcement – 11^th February 2026
• Awards ceremony – 19^th March 2026, MacRobert Arts Centre, University of Stirling

Sponsorship

Explore the sponsorship opportunities to showcase your support for innovation, boost your visibility, and celebrate the success of Scotland’s thriving business-academic community. Find out more here.

Interface, who organise the awards, are funded by the Scottish Funding Council and are hosted by Edinburgh Innovations Ltd.