Research Organisations
Edinburgh and Lothians was recognised in 2004
by the European Commission as a "Region of Innovation
Excellence", joining an elite group of 22 European
regions. The award recognises the outstanding research
undertaken in universities and institutions throughout the city
region, particularly in the fields of medicine, life sciences and
microelectronics.
Universities
One of the keys to Edinburgh's city region's success in
scientific research, discovery and innovation is the research power
of its academic institutions. The city is home to
high-achieving universities, including the sixth highest
ranked in Europe, alongside Oxford, Cambridge and three
universities in London.
Read more about the Universities
Research Institutes
There is an increasing recognition of the
value of strategic partnerships between industry and major research
organisations. The research institutes in Edinburgh City
Region offer outstanding expertise and research facilities, help to
identify opportunities for collaboration and provide benefits to
companies from interaction with world-class researchers.
Read more about the Research Institutes
Teaching Hospitals
Edinburgh’s reputation as a world-class centre of excellence for
medicine is built on almost three centuries of
teaching. NHS Lothian's hospitals
have long-established links to Edinburgh's
prestigious universities and colleges. A new
world-class Centre for Biomedical Research has opened next
to the Royal Infirmary.
Read more about the Hospitals
Technology Transfer Organisations
Edinburgh City Region is internationally renowned for its
academic research base and track record in commercialisation and
technology transfer. Edinburgh is an acknowledged leader in
technology convergence and a world-influencer across numerous
disciplines, including life sciences, informatics, electronics and
energy.
Read more about Technology Transfer
Incubators and Innovation Centres
Research can be turned into commercial
advantage, used as the foundation for a business, or to add value
to existing applications or manufacturing techniques.
Research today is more than likely to be a business enterprise with
a combination of research and commercialisation.The objective
is that after 1 – 3 years in incubators, companies move into the
science parks.
Read more about Incubators
Science Parks
The Edinburgh Science Triangle’s unique collaboration of seven
science parks is recognised as Scotland’s most enterprising area,
with the aim of promoting Edinburgh city region’s science
capability and quality infrastructure to attract research and
technology companies to the area.
Read more about the Science Parks
