Case Study:
McInnes, Iain
The West of Scotland is rapidly becoming known as one of the top centres for research into inflammatory diseases, and Professor Iain McIn…
READ MORE ALL CASE STUDIESSetting up a Life Science Business
The West of Scotland is an ideal location to set up a life science business.
It's home to 180 life science related organisations, has four world-class universities, scientists who are internationally recognised experts in their fields, a number of respected research institutes and excellent links with clinical researchers in NHS hospitals.
The area also has a positive, enterprising environment, stable economy, skilled labour force to support rapid growth and the legislative and enterprise environment are very supportive to the broad community of life sciences.
This section of the website gives information on the support for growth which is available in the area including private and public sector investment, Science and Technology Parks in the West of Scotland and infrastructure.




