Foster collaboration

GCID events tailored to ecosystem needs.
GCID championing businesses within the Innovation District at partner events.
Collaborations with UK and international organisations.
Promotion of Glasgow in collaboration with Innovation District partners and associates.

Support innovation

Support and promote our innovation hubs:
- South Block, Technology & Innovation Centre, Inovo, The Garment Factory, Tontine and The Met Tower.
Offer bespoke one-to-one support to companies based within the Innovation District.
Assist in the location of new innovative businesses in the District.
Development of industry-aligned innovation programmes.

Nurture and accelerate business growth

Work with our Innovation District partners and wider ecosystem collaborators.
Identify knowledge and talent gaps within the ecosystem.
Assist businesses with events and promotion.
Link businesses together to promote working partnerships.

Link research, academia, and industry

Work closely with Technology & Innovation Zone, Inovo, Technology & Innovation Centre.
Link student talent with businesses.
Promote University of Strathclyde’s unique industry-led research sectors:
- Advanced Manufacturing, Energy, 5G, FinTech, HealthTech, Space, Quantum and Industrial Informatics.
Link industry with the District’s innovation ecosystem and research facilities.

Create a thriving community

Host industry-specific GCID events.
Promote businesses and informative content through our GCID channels including social channels, newsletter and our website.
Produce world-class talent.
Promote the Innovation District as a place to work or host events for external businesses.
Collaborate on events and support community meet-ups with partners and collaborators.

Build a self-sustaining ecosystem

Promote the 'live, work, play, innovate' ethos by connecting with businesses across industries.
Drive collaboration between businesses within the District.
Create an engaged and inclusive community with a thriving ecosystem of support.