Manufacturing Support Network

Interface matches businesses/organisations to Scotland’s world-leading academic expertise for R&D to help adapt, diversify and innovate by offering free impartial support, facilitating collaborations and helping identify possible funding options that support academic partnerships from a wide range of public and private organisations.

We are the economic and community development agency for the Highlands and Islands of Scotland. We've been working with organisations and communities for over 50 years to ensure the region remains successful and competitive

ESP is a collaboration of Scotland’s colleges and industry partners established to increase Scotland’s capability and capacity to deliver the right skills for the energy, engineering and construction sectors.

BE-ST (formerly Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) is Scotland's national innovation centre for the built environment. They work collaboratively with industry, university experts and public sector on research and development, innovation and service design and support the creation and adoption of new products, processes, business models and services. They have a specific focus on accelerating the transition to a zero-carbon built environment.

CENSIS supports private businesses and public sector organisations to accelerate the pace of innovation by exploiting sensing, imaging and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies.