Investment
The bioinformatics sector in Scotland is growing steadily and has already established a firm framework for itself, both in terms of infrastructure and industry connections.
Investment potential and opportunities in bioinformatics in Scotland
Scotland has a supportive legislative framework that favours growth in the sector with millions of pounds of Scottish Government investment each year for life science research, helping companies like yours achieve success.
Why the Scottish bioinformatics industry is ripe for investment
The bioinformatics industry in Scotland is one of the most innovative and exciting in the world. Potential investors can take advantage of the growth of many lucrative opportunities, supported by our:
- Wealth of research and entrepreneurial talent
- World-leading capabilities across several sectors
- Endorsement by the Financial Times Group as the ‘best place in Europe to do business’
- Large sphere of collaboration between academia, industry, the public sector and health authorities
Advantages for potential life science investors in bioinformatics in Scotland include:
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Gateway to a powerful life science research and technology base − more than 640 organisations and over 32,000 employees
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Supportive life science community − access to almost 60 university and research facilities, 11,000 research staff and a strong research network worldwide
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Ready pool of skilled workers − Scotland has an impressive output of informatics-trained graduates and postgraduates
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Long track record of academic and commercial breakthroughs in life sciences
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Proximity of Scotland’s science parks and technical centres near to universities and industrial zones
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