Discover what Tay Cities offers your business
The Tay Cities region is a thriving area in Scotland, including Dundee, Perth, Angus and north Fife. Your business will benefit from a unique combination of top universities, a skilled workforce and excellent business infrastructure.
With successful industries in agritech, digital technology, life sciences and energy transition, the region connects businesses with global markets.
The region is home to a diverse range of business parks and innovation centres, each designed to support your growth across expanding industries.
Key sectors and opportunities
The Tay Cities region attracts investors like you across innovative sectors. In digital technology, it leads in groundbreaking advancements in gaming, cybersecurity and digital research.
The region is also a hub for energy transition, and is pioneering life sciences, biotechnology, healthcare and medical research. Here are some of the region's key sectors and opportunities.
Digital technology
Renowned for its excellence in digital technology, Tay Cities has a strong foundation in innovation, talent and world-class facilities.
It’s home to the CyberQuarter, a cybersecurity research and development centre, while the Virtual Production Lab belongs to a network of filmmaking and digital content creation.
Likewise, the Emergent Technology Centre (ETC) is a collaborative facility for research and practice centred on digital technologies.
Energy transition
Did you know Tay Cities will enable your business to thrive in energy transition sectors? Its Forth and Tay Offshore Cluster is a thriving offshore global wind programme.
Key facilities such as the Port of Dundee and Montrose Port are vital hubs for offshore wind operations, supported by significant investment in infrastructure.
The region is also an emerging innovator in hydrogen and green energy solutions.
Business parks
Tay Cities offer a dynamic network of innovation hubs across Angus, Dundee, and Perth. These include Montrose Zero Four, Orchardbank, and Angus Rural Mobility Hub—ideal for clean growth, logistics, and mobility.
In Perth, the Eco Innovation and Food & Drink Parks support sustainable manufacturing and R&D. Dundee’s Technology Park, Medipark, Technopole, and Seabraes District cater for high-growth tech, biomedical, and creative industries.The Mercury Drone Port adds a unique edge in drone innovation.
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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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Michelin Scotland Innovation Parc (MSIP)
MSIP offers your business a sustainable innovation hub through large spaces, a Skills Academy and business support.
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Dundee Waterfront
Your organisation can benefit from one of the UK’s largest active regeneration projects along Dundee’s waterfront.
Want to find out more about investing in Tay Cities?
If you need more help on why the Tay Cities region might be suitable for your business, our specialist team will be pleased to assist you.