Manufacturing Support Network

Technology Scotland is the representative body for the Enabling Technology Sector in Scotland. Through our three networks – Photonics Scotland, MaaS Scotland and Product Design Scotland - we support a vibrant community of industrial and academic organisations who are developing technologies to deliver product advancements in markets from healthcare and communications to manufacturing and mobility.

The South of Scotland Enterprise (SOSE) is the economic and community development agency for the South of Scotland to establish the South of Scotland as a centre of opportunity, innovation, and inclusive growth.

As part of Scottish Enterprise, SMAS supports businesses across manufacturing supply chains to improve productivity, competitiveness and resilience. Experienced practitioners deliver impartial and tailored support on; efficiency savings, identification of Industry 4.0 solutions, strengthened supply chains, investment options, and coaching and mentoring to leadership teams.

Scottish Enterprise is Scotland's main economic development agency focussed on growing the Scottish economy by supporting investment, innovation, job creation and trade.

Scottish Engineering is the representative membership organisation for the engineering and manufacturing sector in Scotland, connecting industry to expert knowledge, advice and supply chain opportunities, and delivering professional support services to members.

ScotlandIS is at the heart of Scotland’s digital economy, shaping, changing and driving it forward. We work with members and partners to support the wider digital transformation of business and society. We provide members with connections up, down and across the industry, relevant market intelligence and acts as a single voice to policy makers. Ensuring a continuing supply of current and future skills is a major area of focus and ScotlandIS facilitates a range of groups or clusters including cyber, data, infrastructure, software engineering and Mobility as a Service.

Scotland Food & Drink is the industry leadership body for the sector, representing over 460 members and providing a unique platform for collaboration between industry and the Scottish Government to help drive responsible growth and secure Scotland’s reputation as a land of food and drink. Prior to the pandemic, Scotland’s food and drink industry had gone from strength to strength. To set the industry back on its remarkable growth path, the Scotland Food & Drink Partnership is leading on delivery of the Recovery Plan.

NMIS is a group of industry-led manufacturing research and development facilities transforming skills, productivity and innovation, helping to make Scotland a global leader in advanced manufacturing. 

If you’re looking for experienced input into your idea, product, service, research or challenge, then invite KTN to get involved. We will not only work with you in understanding your market or challenge but will also direct you to the latest and most relevant funding opportunities. KTN connects ideas, people and communities to respond to challenges and drive positive change through innovation.