Commercialisation opportunities

Developing an innovative product or service that meets an identified market need can lead your company to new customers and markets. We have a bank of intellectual property (IP) resulting from our large scale R&D programmes, which we are looking for license partners to take on and commercialise. Find out more about these opportunities.

Software Integrity Engineering

A suite of software tools that enable identification and prevention of errors in the software design process.

Text mining using natural language processing

A technology that harnesses computer power to enhance the process of analysing large quantities of unstructured text.

Resonance enhanced drilling

A novel drilling technology, which can significantly reduce the weight on bit and dramatically speeds up the drilling process.

Biomarkers diagnostic platform

Developed near-patient and home use diagnostic tests based on novel biomarker technologies which can be used in a number of different markets.

Stem cell technology

New technologies and automated processes to produce high quality human stem cells as tools for pharmaceutical research.

Transgenic safety screening

Developed new predictive safety models for early drug development.

Online games development

Technologies that can be integrated into the existing tool and middleware chain to address some of the key needs of online games development and distribution.

Machine-readable security tagging (MST)

Brand Protection Technology Platform comprising technologies for brand protection, authentication and anti-counterfeiting services.

How to take advantage of these opportunities

Find out how to take the next steps in exploiting these commercialisation and licensing opportunities

Contact us

Contact the commercialisation team.

Business Gateway

Practical help, advice and support for new and growing businesses in Scotland

GlobalScot

Advice, contacts, assistance and support for Scottish companies from a worldwide network of outstanding individuals

Smart Exporter

Free or subsidised services for companies and individuals based in Scotland, looking to expand their exporting knowledge

Scottish Development International

Scottish Development International promotes international trade and encourages overseas companies to invest in Scotland

TalentScotland

Attracting talent to Scotland. Free services include job advertising; company promotion; access to graduates; visa, immigration and relocation advice

Enterprise Europe Scotland

Free expertise and services to help Scottish-based companies do business, find collaborative partners and increase competitiveness in Europe

Clyde Waterfront

Information on the economic, social and environmental regeneration of 13 miles of the River Clyde from Glasgow city centre to Dumbarton

Highlands and Islands Enterprise

Advice and services for businesses in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland to support sustainable economic growth throughout the area

Skills Development Scotland

SDS can help you to get the best out of your people. Employer services range from funding for employee training and training plan development to PACE redundancy support.

Edinburgh Science Triangle

Access to one of the top ten R&D locations in Europe, building a strong science and technology community across multiple disciplines

Scotland Food and Drink

Scotland Food & Drink is the leadership organisation for the food and drink industry in Scotland