Heriot-Watt Research Park

Heriot-Watt Research Park, established 1971, was the first of its kind in Europe.  The emphasis is on research, development, design, engineering, training and prototyping activities leading to manufacture.

The Research Park provides companies with an opportunity to establish their own research and development groups within the campus, enabling them to make maximum use of the services and facilities offered, while retaining full control over the security and confidentiality of their operations.

Network

Co-located on the same campus and run by Heriot-Watt University, The Research Park is ideal for working with university staff and facilities.

The objective is to provide the best possible location for established and new companies of which there are currently more than 40 on site, including a number of internationally renowned companies, either spinning out from the university, or established on the research park itself.

Locate

The Research Park is based at Riccarton, Edinburgh’s largest science park and offers accommodation for start-ups, semi-mature or mature companies in multi-occupancy or dedicated buildings. Companies may lease advance laboratory space or individual sites for their own customised buildings. Tenants have added benefit of access to university library, sports facilities and discounted hotel and catering facilities.