Glasgow City Innovation District is home to a range of strategic projects and programmes that are shaping the future of the city and wider region.
From major investments in research and enterprise to initiatives that strengthen collaboration between business, academia and government, these projects are driving economic growth, supporting sustainable development, and reinforcing Glasgow’s position as a leading hub for innovation on a global stage.
Glasgow City Region has been selected as one of three pilot areas across the UK to share £100 million funding for a new innovation and research accelerator, part of the UK Government’s Levelling Up plans.
Learn more about the Innovation AcceleratorGlasgow City Innovation District Venture Studio works with local and global partners to deliver on four pillars. Each pillar is designed to support enterprise growth, respond to market and societal needs, and strengthen Glasgow’s position as a global innovation hub.
This project is funded by Glasgow City Council and the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
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GCID is supporting the University of Strathclyde who are leading Project PRISM (Platform for Scaling Responsive Space Systems Research, Innovation & Manufacturing) from the District. Project PRISM aims to enhance the UK’s space sector capabilities.
This is one of three projects Strathclyde is leading on as part of the £160 million UK Government Investment Zone funding in the Glasgow City Region.
Find out more about the Investment ZoneGlasgow is one of ten regions to benefit from £30 million in innovation funding from the UK Government to drive regional economic growth. The UKRI-led Local Innovation Partnerships Fund (LIPF) aims to empower innovation leadership through local 'triple helix' partnerships between civic institutions, industry and universities.
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