WHY GLASGOW CITY REGION?
Why Glasgow City Region?

Outside of London, it is the only UK city to have 2 universities ranking in the top 40 nationally

Over £17Bn in capital investment since 2011, and top three fastest-growing tech investment hubs in UK

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

10-year funding plan for tech and science projects

Selected as one of three pilot areas across the UK to share £100 million UK Government funding for a new innovation and research accelerator

Bringing together researchers and high-growth firms with technology and creative start-ups