The Imaging Centre of Excellence is located at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow. It employs a vast array of people and is home to the UK's first ultra-high field 7 Tesla MRI scanner, located in a clinical environment. This site is world leading in its clinical expertise in stroke, cardiovascular disease and brain imaging, aligning NHS clinicians with academic and industrial researchers. 

Precision medicine is one of the big themes in the future of health care, with the ability to improve diagnostics and patient treatment. A report focusing on the strengths of Precision Medicine in Scotland states that "Scotland is extremely well positioned to unlock the exciting and substantial productivity growth opportunities associated with Precision Medicine". 

The Royal Observatory, Edinburgh is an astronomical institution located on Blackford Hill in Edinburgh. The observatory carries out astronomical research and university teaching; design, project management, and construction of instruments and telescopes for astronomical observatories; and teacher training in astronomy and outreach to the public.

With sites in Glasgow and Edinburgh, BAE Systems is a British multinational defence, security, and aerospace company. They develop advanced defence technology projects to protect people and national security, and keep critical information and infrastructure secure.  With a skilled workforce of 85,800 people in more than 40 countries, they have a wide range of careers in multiple disciplines, all around the world. 

The CSIC links together businesses, university experts and public sector providers to support businesses to deliver transformational change in construction. The CSIC also hosts a 3000sqm prototyping, research & development facility with open access to the construction industry and funded support to the very best of Scotland’s built environment academics. This facility is a significant opportunity for Scottish architect’s & designers to help shape the future of construction.

Grangemouth, which lies on the Firth of Forth, is one of the largest manufacturing sites in the UK. It is homes to INEOS and Petroineos. Petroineos is Scotland's only crude oil refinery and produces the bulk of fuels used in Scotland. The products from this site are used to produce bottles and pipes, cabling and insulation, food package and used within the pharmaceutical industry. 

The Midlothian Science Zone is a centre of science and research excellence, located to the South of Edinburgh. The centre has a wealth of expertise focused on animal science and has "global recognition as the birthplace of Dolly the Sheep". The Roslin Institute, together with the Moredun Research Institute and other partners, work together to make progress in animal health, life sciences and agri-technology.

At the forefront of the UK Space Industry,  Space Hub Sutherland and Shetland Space Centre will both host vertical rocket launch sites to put small communications satellites into Earth orbit.

The sites are both currently in the planning stages but will include launch pads, control centres and associated infrastructure for the transport and preparation of launch vehicles for near Earth Orbit.

The Scottish Aquaculture Innovation Centre based at the University of Stirling connects industry with academia to encourage collaboration on priority issues, share insights and knowledge gleaned with the wider Aquaculture sector, and attract additional UK and EU funding into Scottish aquaculture to encourage new generations into Aquaculture. 

Businesses, research scientists and industry work closely together in an amazing location near Oban in Argyll. Some of the companies located here include: SAMS Research Services Ltd - provide specialist marine consultancy and survey services. Glycomar - discover and develop novel therapeutic molecules from the marine environment. Xanthella Ltd - develop technology aimed at the growing algae research and development market. Lallemand Aquapharm - screen and select marine microorganisms to identify new bacterial strains.

Caring for people with memory loss illnesses like Alzheimer’s or Dementia can be an incredibly difficult thing to deal with. Having had first-hand experience with family members suffering from Alzheimer's, the Scottish team behind the MindMate app developed it to help people with early-stage memory loss. The app includes list-making applications, interactive games to sharpen memory and reactions, a ‘My Story’ timeline tool and customisable reminders

Developed at Stirling University’s Innovation Park, Attis Fintess specialises in producing wearable motion capture clothing. Where regular activity trackers can monitor heart rate and GPS, Attis take it to a whole other level. They monitor everything from stride length, cadence, bounce, pelvic rotation/drop, meaning anyone can achieve optimal performance. With an easy set-up that’s designed to work in all conditions Attis bridge the gap between elite athletes and everyone else.

Imagine a world where you could take all that nasty waste from shellfish and turn it into something that’s useful - well, Cuantec are making this happen. This innovative team are simultaneously opening up the potential of the sea and helping eradicate the more than 8.8 million tonnes of plastic that end up in our oceans each year. Their revolutionary process transforms the waste from the fisheries industry into a flexible anti-microbial and compostable type of food packaging that will actually extend the shelf life of fresh food.

Livingston-based Touch Bionics in 2007 launched its revolutionary i-limb, the first powered prosthetic hand to incorporate articulating fingers.Over the past decade, the company has continued to deliver a series of world-leading advances, from individual prosthetic fingers through to upper limbs that can change their grips using just a simple gesture.

The Scottish Bee Company was founded by Iain and Suzie Millar in 2017. They felt strongly about the UK’s declining bee population and decided to do something to help. Their passion and determination prompted them to adopt some bees, hire a team of expert bee farmers and brought them together in the heather covered hills of Scotland to produce uniquely flavorful honeys that evoke a sense of Scotland’s unspoiled wilderness.