WHY GLASGOW CITY REGION?
Why Glasgow City Region?
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Outside of London, it is the only UK city to have 2 universities ranking in the top 40 nationally
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Over £17Bn in capital investment since 2011, and top three fastest-growing tech investment hubs in UK
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Glasgow was runner up in the European Capital of Innovation 2019 competition – recognising our city for innovation past, present and in the future and as a bold city of contrasts
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10-year funding plan for tech and science projects
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Selected as one of three pilot areas across the UK to share £100 million UK Government funding for a new innovation and research accelerator
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Bringing together researchers and high-growth firms with technology and creative start-ups