Higgs Centre for Innovation is a cutting-edge facility that supports start-ups and SMEs in the fields of remote sensing instrumentation, space technology and data intensive science. Located at the UK Astronomy Technology Centre in Edinburgh, the centre offers access to state-of-the-art facilities, expertise, and mentorship to help businesses thrive.

National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS) is a centre of excellence for advanced manufacturing research and innovation. It aims to transform the manufacturing sector in Scotland by offering cutting-edge facilities, expertise, and training to help businesses develop and adopt new technologies.

The National Robotarium, based at Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh, is a leading research facility dedicated to robotics and autonomous systems. It fosters collaboration between academia and industry, developing innovative solutions in fields such as healthcare, agriculture, and underwater exploration.

Royal Observatory Edinburgh encompasses both the UK Astronomy Technology Centre and the Higgs Centre for Innovation. It is a leading centre for astronomy research, technology development, and innovation, providing state-of-the-art facilities and expertise to support the growth of the space sector in Scotland.

Space Enterprise Lab (SEL) Edinburgh and Space Enterprise Lab (SEL) Glasgow, are part of the SEL network of local places for space innovation that are digitally inclusive. The SELs bring communities together, both locally and nationally. They include free access to resources and technology, virtual demonstrations and expertise.

The Bayes Centre, situated at the University of Edinburgh, is a hub for interdisciplinary collaboration in data science and artificial intelligence. It brings together researchers, industry partners, and students to develop innovative solutions to real-world problems and promote data-driven innovation.

University of Strathclyde, Technology and Innovation Centre (TIC) at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow is a world-class research facility that fosters collaborations between academia, industry, and the public sector. It focuses on areas such as advanced engineering, energy, health, and future cities.

The university’s School of GeoSciences is actively involved in satellite observation and data modelling, contributing to environmental monitoring and climate change research . Additionally, the UK Centre for Astrobiology, established at the university, conducts interdisciplinary research on the origin and evolution of life in the universe, collaborating with international partners .

AstroAgency is a space-focused consultancy and marketing firm that helps businesses and organizations in the space sector with strategic planning, market research, and communication services to grow and succeed in the global space market.

We support ambitious businesses to develop capabilities around new market opportunities. These include low carbon energy, health and wellbeing, technology and data, and high-value manufacturing.

We’ll help companies improve their business performance, making it easier for them to adapt to changes emerging from the transition to net zero and the development of a climate-resilient Scotland.

The Scottish Government Space Group (SGSG) works collectively to provide support to the Scottish space sector, through ensuring alignment with and access to existing funded initiatives across manufacturing, data, skills, innovation and economic development.

The Scottish Space Academic Forum is a collaborative network of Scottish universities and research institutions focusing on space-related research and education. It aims to promote Scotland’s space sector and support the development of space-related skills and expertise. This includes institutions such as the University of Edinburgh, University of Glasgow, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow Caledonian University, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh Napier University, and the University of Stirling.