A weekly, VC-run pressure test for people with unproven ideas that could form the basis of something big. Within a few weeks, you should be able to kill the idea or build conviction.

Wednesdays, 5pm to 9pm, in person, Edinburgh. A 10-week pilot starting 18 November 2026, but you can join at any point

What happens

From 6 to 7pm, we run an hour of structured challenge. Some weeks it’s a hot seat, where one person’s idea is pressure-tested by the room. Some weeks it’s a teardown of a company or market. Some weeks it’s a frank conversation about how VCs think about size, defensibility, and timing. The format changes, but  the purpose remains the same - to decide if the thing you’re working on is working, and through this sharpen your wider judgement.

Before and after that hour, the space is yours to work, keep conversations going, and make progress alongside others doing the same.

Two wins

1. Come to your own conclusion that your idea isn’t viable. Drop it, and move on.
2. Build real conviction in what you’re building, and get ready to move at pace.

Who it’s for

People who are smart, possibly exceptional, and have an idea that could be big, but who haven’t yet had the chance to test it fast or get honest feedback.

We want people who are open to challenge, useful to others, and serious about making progress. If you’re not, we’ll ask you to stop coming.

This is for people who want to build something venture-scale. If that’s not you, there are plenty of places in Scotland for other kinds of business support. This isn’t one of them.

How to join

Applications are open throughout the pilot. Answer five questions:

1. What are you working on?
2. Why do you believe you can win?
3. Why is this unique, hard and valuable?
4. Why does it lead to something big?
5. What’s the thing you’re least sure about?

We’ll come back to you within the week with a yes or no.