The technology sector in Scotland

Scotland's technology companies includes a wide range of organisations from global inward investors to new technology start-ups. Outputs include devices, sub-systems, hardware, software, system integration, product manufacture and technology development.

The end markets for these companies include all of Scotland's key sectors, in particular, life sciences, financial services, energy and aerospace, defence and marine.

Core technologies

Scotland is home to some world-leading technologies that can give our businesses a significant competitive advantage.

We provide support for companies who are developing cross-cutting technologies that have the potential to stimulate growth across Scotland’s key sectors. This includes enhancing existing capabilities in the technology areas of: