Key Sectors in Edinburgh Science Triangle
Edinburgh Science Triangle is a world-influencing location in
the Life Sciences, Informatics, Micro- and Opto-electronics and
Energy. Industry clusters have developed around these
research strengths achieving critical mass in terms of skilled
workforce, networks, infrastructure, supply chain and specialist
professions.
The Edinburgh City Region is at the heart of the Scottish
Central Belt and accounts for around 40% of all Scottish employment
and economic Gross Value added in scientific research and
technology-led business sectors.
Life Sciences
Scotland has one of the largest
and fastest growing Life Sciences communities in Europe.
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Animal Bioscience
The Animal Bioscience sector in Scotland accounts for over £75
million of public research income per annum.
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Electronics & Software
Europe’s Electronics & Software industry flourishes in
Edinburgh City Region and is at the heart of Silicon Glen in
Scotland.
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Energy & CleanTech
In Energy & CleanTech, Scotland has a
long-standing expertise and is endowed with some of the most
favourable energy resources in Europe.
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CleanTech
Enabling Technologies
Scotland has an excellent record in Enabling
Technologies, including nanotechnology and microelectronics.
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Technologies
Specialist Manufacturing
The Specialist Manufacturing sector in
Scotland has reached ‘critical mass’.
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Manufacturing
