West of Scotland Science Park
Location
Reception Building, Kelvin Campus Glasgow G20 0SP

Contact Details
Contact: Helen Clydesdale & Nicolle McKibben
Tel: 0141 946 7161 Fax: 0141 945 1591
Email: helen.clydesdale@collierscre.co.uk or nicolle.mckibben@collierscre.co.uk

Partners
The West of Scotland Science Park is a joint initiative between Scotland's primary Economic Development Body, Scottish Enterprise, together with the Universities of Glasgow and Strathclyde.

History and Objectives
As a means to meeting Central Government's long-established Regional Economic Policy, The West of Scotland Science Park officially opened on 19th September 1983, aiming to provide a location for the development of businesses focusing on emerging and future technologies. The Park provides a foundation for companies through the provision of an environment which:
  • offers accommodation of an appropriate standard for high-level technology
  • provides easy access to the technical, business and leisure facilities of the Universities of Glasgow and Strathclyde
  • connects business advisory services with tenants through Scottish Enterprise's specialist business growth account management team.
The Science Park has a rural atmosphere where companies are encouraged to interact, not only with the Universities, but with each other.

Progress to Date
Land
The Science Park is located on a 60 acre site, 3 miles north-west of Glasgow City Centre. The land is divided into two campuses: Kelvin Campus and Todd Campus. The land on Kelvin Campus is held under a long-term lease from the University of Glasgow whilst the land on Todd Campus is jointly owned by Scottish Enterprise and a number of private sector companies.

Premises
Kelvin Campus
Kelvin Campus extends to 72,000 square feet, consisting of 9 pavilions. A new 30,000 square foot development is currently underway, by the develeoper Speyroc who were also the developer for the award-winning Helix Building. This building marks the next phase in the life-cycle of Kelvin Campus. Plans are already underway to further develop the Campus through further private sector intervention.

Todd Campus
The existing 14 buildings (comprising of 287,000 square feet) are predominantly single user-occupied by companies operating within the fields of biotechnology, optoelectronics and software development. Both Todd Campus and Kelvin Campus have been extensively landscaped and provide a beautiful and inspiring natural environment in which to work.

Site Management Arrangements
On-Site Services
The Science Park offers tenant companies a variety of common services including:
  • reception
  • mail franking, registered and recorded post uplift
  • Kelvin Conference Centre seating approx. 90 people, with projector and lectern
  • three conference rooms
  • optical fibre broadband connection to each building
  • facsimile and photocopying
  • sports complex/gym
  • nursery
  • shower
  • CCTV
  • security patrols
  • free parking
  • on-site Property Manager/Facilities Manager.
Advice and Assistance
Scottish Enterprise's Business Growth Team, through its Account Managers, offers business advisory services to technology-based companies on the Science Park. They also provide a point-of-access to the wide range of business advisory services which Scottish Enterprise Glasgow and Scottish Enterprise can offer. Additionally, the Universities of Glasgow and Strathclyde can assist tenant companies with any problems they may have of a technical or a business nature. Collaborative ventures with the Universities are encouraged.

The Science Park is located within a Development Area which means that a wide range of government financial incentives are available to companies locating on the Park. Targeting Innovation and Nexuss organise a programme of events and seminars on topics of common interests to tenants.

University Facilities
Strathclyde University
Strathclyde University is one of Britain's main centres of teaching and research in science and engineering. Its long-established engineering departments – Mechanical, Civil, Marine, Chemical, Electrical – are vigorous and innovative, and it has an outstanding record of achievement in the newer technologies including electronics, computer science, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals and offshore technology.

The University's technology strength is complemented by the resources of Strathclyde Business School, one of the largest schools of business and administration in Europe and a major centre of expertise in finance, economics, industrial relations, law and marketing.

Glasgow University
Glasgow University is the fifth oldest University in Britain and, as such, it has helped to set the standards in teaching and scholarship for which British Universities are famous.

The University has over 120 departments, but has particular strength in the following areas:
  • biotechnology
  • integral optics, fibre optics and laser communications
  • human and animal vaccine development
  • lasers in medicine and surgery
  • marine and ocean engineering technology
  • basic and applied immunology
  • microwave thermography in diagnostics.
In addition to this technical excellence, the University can also boast of fine Business Management knowledge and skills. Tenant companies on the Science Park are encouraged to utilise the strengths of the Universities, either through consultation or collaboration. Tenants have access to many of the facilities of the Universities, including library facilities and computing services.

Social and Recreational Facilities
The Universities have excellent sports centres catering for a wide range of sports. Both Glasgow and Strathclyde Universities have their own bookshop and Exhibition Halls, which regularly entertain many interesting shows and displays. Glasgow University is steeped in tradition and history. Set within the University's grounds is The Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery, which is the home of several world-famous collections.

Companies at West of Scotland Science Park
Alba Ultrasound
Alba Ultrasound is currently a world-class technology leader in the field of Ultrasonic Transducers and Arrays. Their depth of knowledge in the field of Piezocomposite Technology gives them a dominating platform of expertise, combining state-of-the-art technology with an innovative team of experienced professionals.

Amphotonix
Amphotonix specialises in the design and manufacture of advanced III-V photonic components focusing on semiconductor optical amplifiers (SOAs) and broadband light sources (SLDs).

APTUIT (formally known as Evotec or Propharma)
APTUIT is a world class company who specialise in pre-clinical pharmaceutical formulation development and in the manufacture of sterile clinical trial supplies. They are a young and dynamic company whose clients range from small biotech companies to some of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world. They focus on building strong long-term relationships with their clients and on accelerating the pre-clinical development of their clients’ drugs.

Aquapharm

AR Creative

Beat Systems Ltd

Beat Systems Ltd is a mobile computing software business serving the Emergency Services and Private Security Markets in the UK. The company has pioneered hand-held technology that replaces costly, time-consuming administrative duties undertaken by the police and private security companies. In addition to this the company markets emergency messaging to both sectors.

Bio Reliance Biotech Ltd
Research, development and testing of high technology biopharmaceutical products.

Bio-Outsource

Clyde Space Ltd
Clyde Space offers off-the-shelf and bespoke subsystem solutions for small satellites. Their product range includes Spacecraft Power Systems, small Satellite battery systems, digital and analogue systems, and Research & Development and Consultancy services. The Clyde space team has a profound knowledge and experience with small satellites. Clyde Space has contributed to over 25 small satellite missions.

Coherent Scotland Ltd
Specialist development and production of Diode Pumped Solid State Lasers.

CPS Research
For over 15 years CPS has continually evolved a system for collecting quality data from Primary care and Community based patients. Whether recruited by GPs or by open advertising, the quality of the data produced is guaranteed by the use of specifically trained nurses. For OTC studies, recruitment be pharmacists, directly from the general public and from schools has produced similar high-quality data.

CST Global
Research into optical semiconductor devices.

Dearle and Henderson
Multi Disciplinary Architectural and Surveying Consultancy.

Data Visabliity

Design Led

E Clinical

E Clinical are development partners and specialise in supporting the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical and CRO industries. They cover all areas of clinical research from design and execution to analysis and reporting services for Phase I to IV studies. They work extensively with key opinion leaders in specialist centres worldwide, with primary care groups and with SMOs. They regularly interact with the EMEA, MHRA and FDA for regulatory submissions and members of the team have practical experience of regulatory inspections.

ECD Architects
Energy Conscious Design is an award winning architectural practice specialising in the design of low energy, low environmental impact, and sustainable buildings, procured cost effectively to the highest design quality. ECDA was founded in 1980 to combine architectural practice with energy research and consultancy.

Gemsoft7
GEMsoft7 was formed in 2003 to develop specialist software solutions. They have wide and extensive experience in delivering business and technology solutions to organisations in a range of markets.

Glasgow Memory Clinic
Glasgow Memory Clinic is an independent research organisation. They are engaged in National and International research studies that seek to find better treatments for those with Memory Impairment, Alzheimer's disease and dementia.

Intergrated Environmental Solutions (IES)
Founded in 1994, IES is now a proven force within the green building movement. Described as 'the leading vendor in the performance analysis field,' and an 'industry pioneer,' the company is setting the standard for zero-carbon, low-energy, high-performance buildings. The IES software was created to make analysis for every design stage accessible to all. IES also have an international team of expert simulation consultants, whose work includes Wal-Mart Store Optimisation and Heathrow T5.

Iomart Ltd/Easy Space
Integrated telecommunications and Internet services provision.

Keegans Ltd
Keegans provides Project Management, Surveying, Compliance, Cost Consultancy and CDM Coordinator services to a broad range of national clients, including Local Authorities, Housing Associations, Health, Education, as well as the Commercial and Industrial sectors.

JISC Regional Support Centre
Regional Support Centres in the UK, promote and support the use of network learning technologies and resources by supporting staff in developing e-learning capability in their organisations. Their role is to support the 21 Further Education Colleges in South West Scotland, and 3 Higher Education Institutions and they work closely with staff at a variety of levels in each college.

M Squared Lasers

MD Biosciences

Puurgen

QCMD (Quality Control for Molecular Dignostics)

Designs and develop, QC materials and proficiency panels for use by clinical testing labs.

Qnostics Ltd
The core business is focused on the development, manufacture and supply of specialised molecular Quality Control materials for use in clinical and commercial laboratories. Their primary focus is infectious diseases, and through a synergistic partnership with QCMD, a leading International External Quality Assessment (EQA) organisation, Qnostics has been able to develop, support, and satisfy the clinical diagnostic community's need for molecular control materials. The relationship with QCMD allows Qnostics the potential for scientific 'peer-review' to its products, the quality and 'branding' of the QC materials.

Biopharm Rhone Ltd
Food Diagnostic, Test Kits based on monoclonal antibodies for detection of contaminants in food and environment.

SCMG Ltd
Supply Chain Management Group (SCMG) specialise in developing and implementing Supply Chain strategies for their clients.

Scottish Bio Medical
Drug discovery and development.

SEPA Scottish Environmental Protection Agency
Environmental Body responsible for the protection of core elements of the environment.

Solus Technologies
Solus provides laser products that deliver value to our customers. Their dedicated team delivers innovative Semiconductor Disk Laser technology, tailored carefully to the requirements of their customers.

Sungard Systems (Sherwood)
Research and Development for bespoke software systems and consultancy.

Tec-Source Ltd

Thin Film Innovations

University of Glasgow Opto Electronics Facility BK7

Since its first green harmonic laser was introduced back in 1993, Photonics Industries has been creating the development history of harmonic solid-state lasers, especially Q-switched intra-cavity harmonic lasers. Our broad array of products and services are designed to provide state-of-the-art laser solutions for a wide range of leading edge applied engineering and research applications. Photonics Industries has a strong commitment to continuous product improvements to keep up with today's highest demanding technology markets.

Walker Precision Engineering Ltd
Biochemical-DNA synthesis and biotechnological research.




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