Research, evaluation and insight

The report aims to provide ITI Scotland members with information about the market and technology associated with blades for offshore wind turbines, in order to help support and advance the design and development of the optimal offshore wind turbine blade.

This paper examines the key issues affecting the market for Electric Vehicles (EVs) & Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs) and the novel technologies being developed to address their current drawbacks.

This report summarises the status of the first generation of biofuels and reports on the ongoing development of the second generation, with particular focus on marine algae as an alternative source of biomass that is now capable of delivering upon its potential.

This report provides market intelligence into the sector defined as advanced robotics by the Intermediary Technology Institute (ITI) in Techmedia.

Genetic modification (GM) of plants aims to introduce trait-related genes through the genetic engineering of plant material.

Advances in ‘drug delivery’ aim to improve the delivery, performance or safety of a therapeutic product.

Next generation computing systems are defined as ‘systems that enable complex and sophisticated computing applications to be executed in an efficient and cost-effective manner’.

The report aimed to identify sectors where reductions in the invasiveness of key technology could significantly impact the medical device market.

This report aimed to examine the existing and potential application of modern biotechnology, as applied to plant life.

The advanced wound management market targets hard-to-heal and chronic wounds, such as diabetic foot ulcers, that are growing in prevalence.

The research aimed to benchmark Glasgow’s broadcast production centre against other UK centres.

This research examines how the availability, form and quality of business premises impacts upon the pursuit of economic development in rural areas.

Improving the mobile coverage on rail links provides benefits for both customers and transport providers.

The report aimed to produce a mapping study of Scotland’s Commercialisation and Research Asset Base (SCARAB), focusing on the research activity ‘hotspots’ in Scotland, and on those aspects of the research base which: have the greatest potential for commercialisation; aid the growth and development of the Scottish Enterprise (SE) Priority Industries (tourism, food and drink, financial services, life sciences, energy, digital markets and enabling technologies, textiles, aerospac…

The research project aimed to identify what Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire can learn from other successful small and medium sized city regions across the developed world.

The report aimed to explore how Scotland’s four city regions - Aberdeen, Dundee, Edinburgh and Glasgow - are currently performing and the prospects for improving their performance across the broad range of issues that impact on the place/talent relationship.

The Scottish Government’s Economic Strategy identifies transport as one of the key factors in promoting economic growth in those sectors identified as having significant growth potential: energy, financial and business services, food and drink, life sciences, tourism, and the creative industries.

The report investigated the economic roles of places outside Scotland’s main cities, and in particular, their contribution to city regions.

The Grampian Food Forum (the Forum), which has been operating for over 15 years, aims to promote and support food production businesses in the North East of Scotland.

The Construction Skills Training Plan (CSTP) initiative aimed to increase the number of companies with Training Plans in place, specifically by funding additional activity above baseline levels set out in Construction Skills’ Business Plan.

The Encouraging Dynamic Global Entrepreneurs (EDGE) programme is a transnational project managed by Scottish Enterprise (SE), the aim of which is to enhance growth in Scottish businesses whilst encouraging and developing the entrepreneurial skills and confidence of participating students and school pupils.

The Regional Support Programme was given funding by Scottish Enterprise (SE) in 2006, for a period of three years.

The Edinburgh Pre-Incubator Scheme (EPIS) is a highly successful initiative for the University of Edinburgh, which is widely regarded as a cost-effective way of marshalling local resources such as academic departments and business people to help innovators take ideas forward.

The EDGE 2007 programme aimed to support the development and growth of local businesses.

The Wireless Innovation Project (WIP) was established in 2003 to overcome barriers to entry for Scotland based firms operating in the Wireless space, providing technical support, market research and business development.