How we can help

We support the development of the life sciences industry in Scotland through a series of wide-ranging initiatives and programmes to develop the life sciences sector. These include:

Edinburgh BioQuarter

Edinburgh BioQuarter is a landmark life sciences real estate development which will establish Edinburgh and Scotland as one of the world’s top ten centres for biomedical commercialisation.

Find out more about Edinburgh BioQuarter

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Life Sciences Business Advisory Service

The Life Sciences Business Advisory Service offers advice and support to aid in the formation, development and growth of life science companies in Scotland - in every sector from drug discovery to medical devices. The service is delivered by a team of expert senior advisers who will bring world-class expertise to your business. The type of help and advice provided includes:

  • Commercialisation, technology transfer and company formation
  • Company strategy and the preparation of business plans
  • Corporate governance, including help in appointing appropriate directors
  • Financial modelling and corporate finance support
  • Raising finance and preparing for flotation
  • Regulatory pathway of potential products
  • Product development, intellectual property protection and the negotiation of IP into the company, and
  • Marketing and distribution - including identification of markets and potential customers

For more information on the Life Sciences Business Advisory service, contact your Scottish Enterprise Account Manager or contact us using our feedback form

Scottish Health Innovations Limited

Scottish Health Innovations Limited (SHIL) was established to support the development and commercialisation of innovations arising within the NHS in Scotland. SHIL seeks to identify and develop new technologies which can be exploited through partnerships with the private sector.

Find out more on the Scottish Health Innovations Ltd website