Incubation and co-location
For businesses looking to innovate and grow, Heriot-Watt University provides a range of incubation and co-location opportunities that foster collaboration and success. Our Research Park, located in Edinburgh, offers state-of-the-art facilities and a supportive ecosystem where businesses can thrive. Designed to promote innovation and development, the park is home to a vibrant community of technology-focused companies and startups, with access to Heriot-Watt’s cutting-edge research and academic expertise.
The Edinburgh Business School Incubator and the Dubai Campus Incubator are dedicated spaces for early-stage businesses, providing affordable office space, business support, and access to funding opportunities. Our incubators are more than just physical spaces; they are dynamic environments where entrepreneurs can connect with mentors, collaborate with peers, and scale their businesses efficiently.
Whether you're a startup, spinout, or established company looking to grow, our incubation and co-location services offer tailored support, from business development to networking opportunities, ensuring that you have everything you need to succeed.
Contact us today to learn how our incubators and Research Park can support your business's growth and innovation journey.
Stories from our incubators and Research Park
Discover how businesses and entrepreneurs have flourished within Heriot-Watt University’s incubators and Edinburgh Research Park. These case studies and news highlights showcase the diverse ways startups, spinouts, and established companies benefit from our tailored business support, expert mentoring, collaborative spaces, and direct access to world-leading academic research.
Revolutionising global construction through AI-driven safety innovation
Proscan, an AI-powered construction safety tool developed by Heriot-Watt entrepreneur Amr Ghyada, is transforming quality management across global construction sites.
Celestia: a spin-in success story driving inward investment in the UK space sector
Heriot-Watt University’s unparalleled expertise in antenna technology, signal processing, and space applications attracted Celestia to establish a spin-in partnership on campus.