Members
The GBD Innovation Club members are the global business districts, its managing companies, urban authorities and high level experts working in related fields
Glasgow, Scotland
Key Figures
Total area: 162 ha
Number of companies: 1,600
Number of employees: 20,000
About the business district
Glasgow City Innovation District is a hub for entrepreneurship, innovation, and collaboration. It builds on Scotland’s rich tradition of scientific excellence and industrial collaboration.
Bringing together ambitious, forward-thinking people, the District is tackling societal and global challenges and driving inclusive economic growth.
Located in the heart of Glasgow City Centre in Scotland, the District is home to many innovative companies and organisations who’ve located here to nurture and accelerate growth, improve productivity, and access world-class research and technology from the University.
With its world-class skills and talent base, excellent transport links, and reputation as a desirable city to ‘live, work and play’, Glasgow is the ideal place to create a thriving community of companies, researchers and innovation support organisations.
About Managing Company
The District is the result of a successful partnership between Glasgow City Council, the University of Strathclyde, Scottish Enterprise, Glasgow Chamber of Commerce and Entrepreneurial Scotland.