Aberdeen Dream.scot CIC

We empower young people in Aberdeen through open-source principles and cooperative business models. As a Community Interest Company, we’re building a future where transparency, collaboration, and shared ownership create opportunities for young entrepreneurs and communities to thrive together.

Empowering the Next Generation

We focus on young people because they are the future of our community. Through open-source standards applied to business, governance, and culture, we provide the tools and knowledge for young entrepreneurs to launch sustainable ventures, share resources, and grow collectively rather than compete individually.

Our cooperative business models allow young people to pool resources, share risks, and distribute profits fairly—creating enterprises that are both commercially viable and community-focused.

Open-Source as a Social Contract

We see open-source not just as a technical approach, but as a new social contract for humanity. By making knowledge, tools, and systems accessible to all, we reduce inequality and ensure that technology serves communities, not corporations.

This means open business models that others can learn from and improve, transparent governance that communities can trust, and shared resources that everyone can benefit from. It’s about building a local economy that works for everyone.

Join the Movement

Whether you’re a young entrepreneur with a business idea, a community member wanting to support local innovation, or simply someone who believes in a more open and collaborative future—we invite you to get involved.

Contact us at hiya@aberdeendream.scot to learn more about our programs, workshops, and how you can be part of Aberdeen’s open-source revolution.