Can Scrum be applied to non-technology projects?

Definition of Scrum -

Scrum is a framework within which people can address complex adaptive problems, while productively and creatively delivering products of the highest possible value.

Scrum itself is a simple framework for effective team collaboration on complex products

I don't see any mention of software.

Exactly, now we just need examples or case studies of Scrum in non-tech, non-software industries ;-)

Sante, why are you actually looking for the case studies? Any specific reason?
On my non profit project we will work on a software piece soon and this one will be scrum. Will it help?

Yes Scrum principles can be applied outside software. In fact the Global Scrum Gathering which just wrapped up this week had a "theme" with multiple speakers in this area. In brief, the "core principles" hold across disciplines such as focusing on value delivery and making that incremental, team structure around delivering that value, incorporating the ceremonies such as daily standups (can be called a "meeting" if standup doesn't work in your setting), ongoing retrospectives, etc. Additionally there were people there from education who had nice results in both secondary and post-secondary settings. If you have specific areas where you have the most interest please let me know and I can try to connect you with someone who has done that.

From https://www.scrumalliance.org/courses-even...8/theme-tracks:
Non-Software Scrum
Move beyond boundaries and explore Scrum for the whole organization. Most people associate Scrum with building software; yet any function, department, or discipline can benefit. Speakers will address applying Scrum to non-software products and services — from manufacturing to marketing, HR to finance. Learn how the speed and agility of Scrum practices can add value and optimize organizational performance in areas beyond IT.

Yes Scrum principles can be applied outside software. In fact the Global Scrum Gathering which just wrapped up this week had a "theme" with multiple speakers in this area. In brief, the "core principles" hold across disciplines such as focusing on value delivery and making that incremental, team structure around delivering that value, incorporating the ceremonies such as daily standups (can be called a "meeting" if standup doesn't work in your setting), ongoing retrospectives, etc. Additionally there were people there from education who had nice results in both secondary and post-secondary settings. If you have specific areas where you have the most interest please let me know and I can try to connect you with someone who has done that.

From https://www.scrumalliance.org/courses-even...8/theme-tracks:
Non-Software Scrum
Move beyond boundaries and explore Scrum for the whole organization. Most people associate Scrum with building software; yet any function, department, or discipline can benefit. Speakers will address applying Scrum to non-software products and services — from manufacturing to marketing, HR to finance. Learn how the speed and agility of Scrum practices can add value and optimize organizational performance in areas beyond IT.

Here are some Sante.
http://www.scrumcasestudies.com/

For example, the Carousel company one starts
"Yes, you can generalize Scrum to non-IT work, such as marketing- and content-generation..."