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How it works

Simply answer the questions in our Innovation Assessment and we’ll endeavour to respond within 5 working days to connect you to the most appropriate centre.

Start my innovation assessment

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It's simple

Our centres are used to working closely with clients and have some of the most established networks across the region. We’re here to support your business goals and want you to feel empowered to do so.

Did we mention: It’s completely fully funded?

Who’s able to apply for this?

We’re inviting businesses across Glasgow, Inverclyde, North and South Lanarkshire, Renfrewshire and East Renfrewshire, and West Dunbartonshire.

Is there a cost to access this support and guidance?

Nope, none at all! The project is fully funded. We’ve invested £1.2 million in establishing six new Innovation Hubs across Glasgow and the West of Scotland to foster innovation in local businesses.

Why are colleges delivering the Innovation Centres?

Colleges are delivering the Innovation Centres because they play a crucial role in driving workforce and business innovation. These centres act as vital catalysts in strengthening the broader innovation ecosystem, leveraging the colleges’ expertise, resources, and networks to support digital transformation and productivity across the region. It makes sense doesn’t it?

How quickly after I complete the assessment will I hear back?

One of our experts will be in touch within 5 working days to give feedback and what we can offer you and connect you to the Innovation Centre that’s the best fit for your business needs.

What size of organisations is this open to?

This is open to all organisations in the Glasgow City Region. For organisations with less than 20 employees to larger organisations with excess of 500+.

I’m not sure my company is Innovative – and I’m apprehensive about applying.

Don’t be. Complete the Innovation Assessment and we’ll be in touch.

What will I be entitled to through my allocated Innovation Centre?

You will receive fully funded support to boost your business productivity, insights into your digital innovation maturity, expertise for new product development, access to testing and development facilities, and connections to a dedicated network of colleges and their support ecosystem.

Will there be aftercare given when the project ends?

Your Innovation Centre will endeavour to support you throughout your innovation journey and beyond. Our aim to drive digital innovation and productivity doesn’t end when the funding does.

Our collaboration with New College Lanarkshire’s CLIC programme has been invaluable. From the initial consultation their team expertly identified key areas where we could enhance productivity and expand our digital capabilities. Their insights and guidance gave us the confidence to implement practical solutions that would benefit our staff and customers. This partnership has not only delivered immediate improvements, but also established a valuable ongoing relationship with the college that will continue to benefit Altogether Travel in the future.

Stephen Chalmers, Director, Altogether Travel

We found the Digital Marketing and Networking event at the Centre for Sustainable Development really enjoyable, interesting and very informative. The presentation from Jamie at HOWTO.MARKETING was excellent and a really insightful. The ongoing support that we are receiving from South Lanarkshire College is very much appreciated. 

Bob Wotherspoon, We Love Lanarkshire

We recently completed training with West College Scotland to help our business expand into the renewable energy industry. The course was very well presented, and all the staff were first class in their approach.

I look forward to working with them again in the future.

Paul Campbell, Director, Campbell Gas

Working with the team at the City of Glasgow College has been seamless, helping us theme learning for our teams around innovation.

The feedback we’ve had from participants has been very positive and we have already seen innovative ideas move from concept to launch, supporting the delivery of our services.

James Conaghan, Learning and Development Manager, Glasgow Life
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