Through build, we connect Scottish businesses with rising tech talent to get real projects done, giving Scottish founders the hands-on digital help they need to move forward, while giving tomorrow's tech talent the kind of real experience they need to kickstart their career.
See what we can build for you
We don't just tell you what technology you should use. We build it.
Across Scotland, small businesses are sitting on digital projects they haven’t had the time, budget, or in-house skills to tackle. Websites go unbuilt. Manual processes stay manual. Ideas that could genuinely move the business forward stay on the to-do list.
Introducing build, a Digital Boost and CloudCrew initiative, that exists to close that gap. Businesses get a real project delivered by someone with the skills & motivation to do it well. We match your business with emerging tech talent ready to take on the project, hands-on, from start to finish, entirely free.
How it works
Free, from start to finish
We’ll build a digital project for you, shaped around your needs, with free support throughout.
A real project
Real, hands-on delivery of a project that will move your business forwards.
Hands-on, every step
Work directly with your team of junior consultants to bring the project to life.
Support you can rely on
Ongoing support from Digital Boost means you can continue to grow after the project has been delivered.
How we can solve your biggest challenges
Fill out the diagnostics below to tell us what your biggest challenges are, and to see what we can build for you.
Grow your sales
Get more customers finding you, buying from you, and coming back, with a refreshed website, better online sales, and AI-driven follow-ups.
Reduce admin
Take repetitive work off your plate with an AI assistant for customer queries, automated admin tasks, and one system for everything else.
Secure your website
Find out exactly how protected your business really is, then close the gaps properly, with a fill audit and careful, batch-by-batch fixes.
Organise your data
Turn your scattered spreadsheets and systems into data you can properly trust, then use it for a live dashboard, AI reporting, or whatever's next.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are you doing this?
Small businesses across the country need digital skills they often don’t have in-house, and there are plenty of people trying to build a career in tech who just need a genuine opportunity to prove themselves. Our build initiative exists to bring those two things together, so businesses get real support and future tech talent gets real experience, at the same time.
Who are CloudCrew and Digital Boost?
Digital Boost is the people-powered business support community that’s already helped over 40,000 thousands of small businesses grow through free mentoring and support.
The Cloud Crew is a community-driven organisation helping people move into tech careers. They aim to bridge the gap between learning and employment by this providing work experience and industry mentoring, at scale.
How does it work?
Complete our diagnostic here and let us know which projects you’d like to apply for. We will match you with a junior consultant, who is building their career in tech and whose skills fit the project. From there, you will work together directly, start to finish, until the project is delivered, all at no cost to your business. You will be supported by CloudCrew’s Tech Coaches along the way.
Who is delivering the projects?
The projects are delivered by skilled junior consultants, who want to get real-life experience they can put in their portfolios as they build their careers in tech.
How much does this cost?
This is 100% free! This project is part of TechFirst, an UK Government initiative, and is being delivered by Digital Boost and CloudCrew.
How long does a typical project take to deliver?
This depends entirely on the size and complexity of what you need done. Some projects wrap up in a few weeks, others take up to 3 months. We’ll agree a realistic timeline with you before the project begins.
Is this only open to founders in Scotland?
Yes, build currently operates in Scotland, connecting local businesses with tech talent in the region.