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Digital Xtra is inviting expressions of interest from organisations across Scotland to host four new community coding and artificial intelligence (AI) hubs through its Code Xtra programme.
The Scottish charity aims to increase access to extracurricular computing activities, particularly for young people aged 16 and under. The new hubs are expected to begin delivering activities in March 2027.
Eligible applicants include UK-registered companies and charities, chartered bodies, Scottish local authorities, and further and higher education institutions. Organisations must provide publicly accessible facilities or work with a partner that can.
Successful organisations will receive computing equipment, teaching resources, training and ongoing support. No cash funding is available. Hubs must deliver at least six coding programmes annually, aiming to reach 100 young people.
Key points:
- Activities must take place in Scotland and be open to the wider community.
- Priority audiences include young people facing geographical, social or economic barriers.
- General digital literacy and digital media activities are excluded.
Expressions of interest close at 3pm on 17 December 2026.
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