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Detail of one of the buildings at Edinburgh TechnopoleEdinburgh Technopole is a world class science and technology park situated at the heart of a dynamic science and technology community.

Technopole is a joint venture between the University of Edinburgh and property company Grosvenor. It offers significant opportunities to companies of any size and discipline including Scotland's first bio-manufacturing facility, business support and networking, and access to the University's state-of-the-art equipment and research. As the park grows it will offer on-site training events and consultancy "clinics" from a range of approved organisations for the benefit of clients.

Based at The Bush Estate on the outskirts of Edinburgh city, the Technopole is located alongside leading international research organisations such as the Roslin and Moredun Institutes, The Scottish Agricultural College, the Scottish Veterinary Field Station and the Natural Environment Research Council.

The Technopole aims to provide a genuine scientific community where shared resources encourage shared ideas, engendering cross-fertilisation between different disciplines and synergy between different projects. Currently there are over 20 companies with more than 300 staff based at the Park.

The Park comprises 126 acres of parkland, and 50,000 sq meters of office and laboratory space. Recently, planning permission has been granted for a £6.5m development phase which will provide additional provide space for up to 400 staff.

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