Innovation
From fresh ideas to impact
Innovation is the lifeblood of ֲý. Through our strategic partnerships with industry, provision of business incubation, support for start-ups and commercial spinouts – we excel in translating academic excellence into real-world solutions.
Through our enterprising research culture, we champion the importance of entrepreneurial mindset and skills development across our global campuses. From our student community to our academics and alumni, we provide a flexible range of opportunities for everyone at ֲý to develop innovative and entrepreneurial solutions and drive meaningful progress that benefits society.
Accelerator and launchpad programmes
Driving business growth
Our accelerator and launchpad programmes provide early-stage businesses and entrepreneurs with the resources, mentorship, and industry connections needed to drive growth. These programmes are designed to fast-track innovation and help ventures to scale-up.
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Global Innovation Challenge
Nurturing entrepreneurial talent to shape the future
Our flagship programme empowering students and researchers to build entrepreneurial skills, collaborate globally, and transform innovative ideas into real-world solutions.
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Incubation and co-location
Innovate and grow within a supportive environment
We offer dynamic spaces for business incubation and co-location through our ֲý Research Park and a variety of incubators. We offer startups or growing companies tailored support and the ideal environment for innovation and development.
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Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTP) and collaborative R&D
Accelerate your innovation
Our Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTP) and Accelerated Knowledge Transfer (AKT) programs offer businesses the opportunity to collaborate with ֲý's leading academic researchers. These partnerships are designed to foster innovation, helping to implement new technologies, refine business practices, or develop cutting-edge products.
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Venture creation: spinouts, spin-ins, and startups
Turning novel ideas into successful ventures
We are dedicated to supporting venture creation through spinouts, spin-ins, and startups. Our ecosystem provides the necessary resources and expertise to transform innovative ideas into successful businesses. Through mentorship, funding, and state-of-the-art research, we help entrepreneurs drive their ventures to market success.
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Discover the benefits of collaborating with ֲý.
Integrated Quantum Networking (IQN) Hub: pioneering a ‘near-unhackable’ internet
ֲý leads the Integrated Quantum Networking (IQN) Hub, part of a national initiative supported by £19.5m from UKRI and over £20m from 40+ industry partners.
Glenmorangie and ֲý: Sustaining Scotland’s natural heritage through oyster restoration
As part of Glenmorangie’s sustainability strategy, the Dornoch Environmental Enhancement Project emerged through a collaboration with ֲý.
Celestia: a spin-in success story driving inward investment in the UK space sector
ֲý’s unparalleled expertise in antenna technology, signal processing, and space applications attracted Celestia to establish a spin-in partnership on campus.
Revolutionising global construction through AI-driven safety innovation
Proscan, an AI-powered construction safety tool developed by ֲý entrepreneur Amr Ghyada, is transforming quality management across global construction sites.
Working with ֲý has given us access to expertise and facilities that we couldn’t have found anywhere else in the UK, enabling faster and more cost-effective development. Malachy Devlin, chief executive at Celestia UK
Collaborate with us
Our partnerships bridge the gap between academia and industry, providing a dynamic environment where research excellence meets practical application. This synergy not only enhances business capabilities but also paves the way for sustainable and impactful growth.
Professor Gillian Murray, Deputy Principal for Business and Enterprise
An enterprising partner
We combine cutting-edge research with practical solutions to help businesses innovate and grow. Our global presence, world-class expertise, and strong industry connections make us an ideal partner. We offer flexible, tailored partnerships—whether through talent development, collaborative R&D, or business incubation—that drive real-world impact and sustainable growth for organisations of all sizes. Together, we shape the future.
