Welcome to the Edinburgh Science Triangle, one of the top ten research and development locations in Europe.

A truly diverse and dynamic scientific community across multiple disciplines, including informatics, stem cell research, biotechnology and microelectronics.

Active collaboration is encouraged between universities, research institutes, science parks, hospitals, local government and Scottish Enterprise.

Scotland has one of the largest and fastest growing Life Sciences communities in Europe.

Within the UK, 15 percent of life science companies are based in Scotland. In Edinburgh City region, 22% of Science and Technology business is in the Life Sciences sector which accounts for about half of Scotland’s Life Sciences work.

The Animal Bioscience research sector in Scotland accounts for over £75 million of public research income per annum.

The sector currently employs approximately 1000 researchers and support scientists.

Key players in Edinburgh are The Roslin Institute, the Moredun Research Institute, the Scottish Agricultural College, the University of Edinburgh’s Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies.

Europe’s Electronics & Software industry flourishes in Edinburgh City Region, at the heart of Silicon Glen in Scotland.

Scotland is at the forefront of optoelectronics globally. Edinburgh based companies have particular strengths in avionics, radar and laser systems, optical communications, spectroscopy and optical instruments and components.

Innovations include the world’s first underwater RF and broadband modems.

Scotland has long-standing expertise in Energy & Clean Tech and is endowed with some of the most favourable energy resources in Europe.

As a result the oil and gas and renewable energy sectors are incredibly dynamic in terms of innovation, development and diversification.

The city's universities are leading a number of multi-disciplinary research projects and training courses.

Scotland has an excellent record in Enabling Technologies including nanotechnology and microelectronics.

A research partnership forms the Institute of Integrated Systems (IIS). Complementary skills and technology capabilities, provides opportunities to address research topics that would not be possible on an individual basis.

Scotland’s Specialist Manufacturing sector has reached ‘critical mass’.

The depth in academic research, its large pool of life science graduates and government investment in dedicated FDA-compliant faculties and bio-campuses has helped the sector grow into a thriving and diverse community.