New innovation framework launched to drive Scotland’s bold vision
A new collaboration framework aims to help Scotland become one of the most innovative small nations in the world.
The Innovation Collaboration Framework has published by Innovate UK, in partnership with Scottish Enterprise, South of Scotland Enterprise and Highlands and Islands Enterprise.
This landmark commitment unites the agencies to:
- Deliver shared goals and actions
- Support Scotland’s ambitious businesses to invest in research to drive economic growth
- Create good jobs
- Help tackle major societal and environmental challenges.
The framework complements Scottish Government’s National Innovation Strategy – it focuses on key themes and sectoral priorities including Energy, Health & Life Sciences, Advanced Manufacturing and Digital Technologies, to boost economic growth and global competitiveness.
Three priority areas for framework
- Supporting the customer journey – from idea to commercial reality, providing a more coherent and effective support offering to innovators.
- Targeting support services to connect local businesses with regional and national strengths and opportunities.
- Improved place-based innovation support – collaborating with partners to build-up regional strengths and drive competitive advantages across Scotland.