Collaborate

We work FOR the whole sector and we work WITH those who can help us to do that best.

We work with anyone interested in accelerating to zero. We have something to offer for all businesses large or small.

We work in a unique space between industry, academia and government to find the best outcomes for all.  The types of organisation we work with include: 

• Architects, suppliers, contractors, developers, housebuilders
• Industry leaders, policy makers and key stakeholders
• Scotland's universities and colleges
• Professional bodies and trades associations
• Funders
• Skills bodies and providers
• Local authorities and other public sector organisations 

We help business access knowledge, innovation, skills, physical assets and expertise to be more resilient, efficient and ultimately achieve zero carbon.

We give industry access to millions of pounds worth of equipment in our Innovation Factory, open to everyone. We run events and training programmes and work on projects to transform the sector.  

We also help businesses understand the type of culture, mindset and behaviours they need.

Areas of support: 

• Developing new products, business models and services
• Access to funding streams
• Exploring advanced equipment at our Innovation Factory
• Creating scalable solutions to industry challenges
• Accessing knowledge and skills

Funding for programmes and projects

We can invest in the right programmes aligned to our mission.
We offer some funding support for projects that meet specific criteria.

Signposting to other funding

We may not be able to invest in every proposal, but we do help connect those to appropriate funders such as the collaborative innovation fund.

Access to other assets

It is not always about the money, we have other assets industry can access.

For any organisation, big or small, innovation can help you be competitive, grow your business and enter new markets. New products, processes and skills can improve productivity and efficiency, generate increased sales opportunities and profits and create an engaged workforce and dynamic culture.

We can’t reach zero carbon on our own.

Most successful, scalable solutions are the result of collaboration between companies but also the public sector and academia.

We help bring together the best knowledge, experience, tools and people.