About this Event
Scotland’s Cluster Showcase Event will bring together businesses and stakeholders from across the country’s innovation landscape to highlight the growth, economic potential and real‑world benefits of cluster development in Scotland. The event will showcase how industry‑led clusters, supported by the Scottish Government, academia and enterprise agencies, are accelerating innovation, strengthening collaboration and opening new opportunities across priority sectors including FinTech, Life Sciences, Critical Technologies, Space, Robotics, Built Environment, Artificial Intelligence and Clean Energy.
With Scotland’s cluster ecosystem expanding through strategic investment, innovation and exciting collaborations, this event offers organisations a unique opportunity to learn how clusters can enable businesses to innovate faster, access new markets and build competitive advantage.
Why attend?
You will have the opportunity to gain:
- Enhanced awareness of Scotland’s dynamic cluster‑building activity
- A clear understanding of the benefits to businesses of cluster participation
- Improved understanding of how to access business support within Scotland’s innovation and cluster ecosystem
- Opportunities to network
Who is the event for?
We welcome stakeholders from across Scotland’s vibrant cluster and innovation ecosystem. The event is designed for businesses and industry, academia, innovation organisations and public sector partners who play a vital role in shaping Scotland’s key clusters. This broad mix of participants reflects the collaborative, quadruple‑helix approach that underpins Scotland’s cluster development and the shared ambition to drive innovation, investment and economic growth.
Agenda
Further details on the agenda and how to sign up to breakout sessions will be shared with delegates in due course. Registration, refreshments and networking from 9am, with the main event starting at 10am.
You can expect:
- Keynote speeches from Richard Lochhead MSP, Minister for Business and Employment, as well as cluster and industry experts
- Showcasing of key advanced technology clusters
- Panel discussions with leaders from across the innovation and cluster ecosystem.
- Breakout sessions focusing on key areas of importance for industry and cluster development, including funding & investment, scaling, skills and collaboration.
- Engagement with business support organisations
- Opportunities for networking
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Glasgow Science Centre, 50 Pacific Quay, Glasgow, United Kingdom
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