Discover what Edinburgh and South East Scotland offers your business
Edinburgh and South East Scotland offers world-class universities, cutting-edge research hubs, and thriving sectors in data, fintech, health tech, and renewables.
Your business will benefit from facilities such as the Edinburgh BioQuarter and the Robotarium. Hubs such as these create ideal conditions for growth. Combine opportunity with exceptional quality of life, and this is where ambition thrives.
Key sectors and opportunities
Discover Edinburgh and South East Scotland, a dynamic region driving global innovation in technology and data, health tech and life sciences, and energy transition. Home to world-class facilities, collaborative research hubs, and a thriving business ecosystem, it’s the ideal location for ambitious companies to grow, innovate, and lead in the industries of tomorrow.
Technology and Data
Edinburgh and South East Scotland is a powerhouse for technology and data innovation. Facilities include the Bayes Centre, Quantum Software Lab, Virtualised Security Operations Centre, Photonics & Quantum Accelerator, and the National Robotarium. The region’s Data-Driven Innovation Hubs and CodeBase, the UK’s largest tech incubator, foster collaboration between academia and industry, making it the ideal location for data-driven businesses to thrive and scale.
Energy transition
Edinburgh and South East Scotland is at the forefront of the energy transition. Key assets include the former Cockenzie Power Station site, Energy Park Fife, Port of Leith Renewables Hub, and Fife Renewables Innovation Centre. The Energy Training Academy and Arrol Gibb Innovation Campus support skills development and advanced manufacturing. These facilities, alongside the Forth Green Freeport, position the region as a leader in renewable energy and net zero innovation.
Health Tech and Life Sciences
The region leads in health tech and life sciences with world-class facilities such as Edinburgh BioQuarter, Midlothian Science Zone, and the Easter Bush Research Consortium. The Advanced Care Research Centre and the Roslin Innovation Centre drive breakthroughs in medical research, animal health, and genomics. This collaborative ecosystem, supported by teaching hospitals and the University of Edinburgh’s medical schools, offers unique opportunities for innovation and enterprise.
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Our regional investment partners
Your business will benefit from help from our regional investment partners. They offer tailored support, strategic sector opportunities, and access to incentives, infrastructure, and skilled talent to help you establish and grow your operations.
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Forth Green Freeport
Forth Green Freeport is an energy transition zone in Scotland’s Forth Estuary, offering strategic ports, development sites, customs and tax incentives, and major infrastructure. This helps businesses save time, reduce costs, and access new opportunities to grow and innovate.
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The right sector for you
From energy transition to life sciences, Scotland offers diverse, fast-growing industry opportunities. Its legacy of innovation and world-class research make Edinburgh and its local area the smart choice for sustainable, high-value trade and investment returns.
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