Edinburgh City Region is internationally renowned for its academic research base and track record in commercialisation and technology transfer.
More than half of total Scottish research activity is undertaken in Edinburgh and the Lothians.
The city's universities are hubs of research excellence. The University of Edinburgh and Heriot-Watt are famed for their global five-star research institutions.
Key research and development specialisms include stem cell research and regenerative medicine, biotechnology, engineering, microelectronics, informatics, genomics, optoelectronics and renewable energy.
Edinburgh also has a strong track record in research commercialisation. In the last five years, The University of Edinburgh alone has formed more than 80 new businesses - of which 95% remain active - filed 250 patents and negotiated 180 license agreements.
Edinburgh Science Triangle
The Research Assessment Exercise
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