Glasgow City Innovation District (GCID) is a dynamic hub for innovation, enterprise, and collaboration. As Scotland's first innovation district, GCID was established to position Glasgow as a global hub for innovation-led growth. GCID brings together academia, industry, government, and entrepreneurs to transform the city’s economic landscape.
Located in the heart of Glasgow’s city centre, GCID is home to ambitious companies, researchers, and organisations who are accelerating growth, improving productivity, and harnessing the world-leading research and technology from the University of Strathclyde.
With a deep talent pool, strong transport connections, and a vibrant urban environment, Glasgow offers the ideal conditions to live, work, play and innovate.
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Email us at info@glasgowcityinnovationdistrict.comGlasgow City Innovation District Venture Studio works with local and global partners to deliver on four pillars: Challenge, Make, Innovate and Impact. Each pillar is designed to support enterprise growth, respond to market and societal needs, and strengthen Glasgow’s position as a global innovation hub.
We invite businesses and individuals to collaborate with us and grow Glasgow's innovation ecosystem.
This project is funded by Glasgow City Council and the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
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Glasgow is a vibrant, award-winning city known for its quality of life, affordability, and diverse residential options to suit every lifestyle. With excellent amenities, green spaces, and a thriving cultural scene all within easy reach, it’s an ideal place to live, work and invest.
GCID offers a wide range of development and investment opportunities, from new-build brownfield sites to repurposed commercial and council-owned properties in the city centre.
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A number of key innovation hubs are based within GCID supporting the city's ecosystem.
Glasgow has a thriving innovation ecosystem that incorporates a variety of sectors and industries.
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