Chemical sciences
The chemical sciences are at the heart of Scotland’s economy and underpin its key life sciences, energy and electronics industries.
Latest news
- Chemical Sciences Scotland highlighted as a key development of last year
- 28 August 2008
- The launch of Chemical Science Scotland has been highlighted as one of our key developments in 2007-2008.
- Work on innovative projects - it's the best move you'll ever make
- 16 July 2008
- Exciting positions are now available in some of Scotland's leading university departments and research institutes.
- 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.
- New-look Scottish Enterprise open for business
- 1 April 2008
- Scottish Enterprise begins a new chapter today with a refreshed and refocused remit as Scotland’s enterprise, innovation and investment agency supporting business growth and developing the business environment.
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.
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.
Feedback
Contact us if you would like to give us any feedback or comment on the strategy