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.

SRPe is a strategic partnership of Scotland's universities working in collaboration with industry and government to future-proof Scotland's position as a world-class centre of research excellence and globally competitive driving force in engineering.

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 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.

We are the UK’s leading technology innovation and research centre for offshore renewable energy. We play a key role in delivering the UK’s net zero targets by accelerating the creation and growth of UK companies in the offshore renewable energy sector. We use our unique facilities and research and engineering capabilities to bring together industry and academia and drive innovation in renewable energy.

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.

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

Food and Drink Federation Scotland is the voice of food and drink manufacturing in Scotland. We are part of the Food & Drink Federation, a membership organisation of over 1000 food and drink businesses - from global brands to new start-ups. We support members on policy, law and advocacy on all aspects of the food and drink industry. In addition to member services we are currently funded by the Scottish Government and Scotland Food & Drink to provide advice and guidance on reformulation, skills and Net Zero.