Chemical sciences

The chemical sciences are at the heart of Scotland’s economy and underpin its key life sciences, energy and electronics industries.

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Blueprint for chemical sciences sector boosts investment
30 June 2008
Scotland’s first ever industry-driven strategy for the chemical sciences sector has helped encourage more than £220 million of investment in Scotland’s chemical sciences.
Renewed Scottish Enterprise targets business growth
28 April 2008
Scottish Enterprise (SE) aims to support its business customers to increase turnover by more than £400 million in the next year.
£70 million ideas-business scheme seeks new applicants
24 April 2008
One of Scotland's most successful schemes in turning ideas into successful businesses, opens tomorrow (24 April 2008) for new applications.

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Scotland has the formula for your success

Our chemical sciences team works in partnerships with Chemical Sciences Scotland to ensure the chemical sciences have a vibrant future, creating high value opportunities for skilled people and innovative companies.

Find out more about the chemical sciences industry in Scotland at the Chemical Sciences Scotland website

You can also read the monthly Chemical Sciences Scotland newsletter to keep up to date with what’s going on

Strategy and Action Plan

We support the industry-led Chemical Sciences Strategy and Action Plan. The action plan is delivered in partnership with Chemical Sciences Scotland.

The objective is “to ensure that a vibrant and competitive chemical sciences industry exists in Scotland in 20 years time”.

The aims of the strategy will be achieved by implementing a 10-point plan covering five topics –

  • sustainability;
  • innovation;
  • skills;
  • reputation; and
  • investment.

You can download the Chemicals strategy and its summary for the industry at Chemical Sciences Scotland.

Feedback

Contact us if you would like to give us any feedback or comment on the strategy