Innovation and R&D in Edinburgh
AI, robotics and health research: explore how Edinburgh connects data, intelligent machines and clinical discovery.
Supporting innovative businesses in Edinburgh and the surrounding area
Technical expertise: Alexander Brenchley
Core strengths of Edinburgh's innovation and R&D scene.
AI and data science. Robotics. Health research.
What innovation is happening in Edinburgh?
Edinburgh combines a strong computing research community with facilities for testing physical technologies and developing healthcare ideas. The Bayes Centre is on Potterrow, the National Robotarium is on Heriot-Watt University's Edinburgh campus, and BioQuarter is in Little France. Each brings a different part of the research-to-application process into focus.
A technical perspective
Meet Alexander Brenchley.
Edinburgh's AI, robotics and health activity brings software into demanding real-world settings. Alexander helps teams explain the technical challenges behind software and technology development.
Alexander Brenchley
Senior R&D Technical Consultant
- Software and Technology Claims
Innovation in practice.
We’ve highlighted three area strengths for you to explore in detail.
01 / AI and data science
Finding practical uses for complex data
Bayes Centre, Potterrow, Edinburgh
At the Bayes Centre on Potterrow, University of Edinburgh researchers and businesses work together on artificial intelligence and data science. Its industry and entrepreneurship programmes connect technical expertise with companies developing practical uses for data.
The challenge: moving from an experimental model to dependable software that works with real data.
02 / Robotics and autonomous systems
Testing intelligent machines beyond the screen
National Robotarium, Heriot-Watt University's Edinburgh campus
On Heriot-Watt University's Edinburgh campus, the National Robotarium develops and tests robotics, AI and autonomous systems with industry. Its facilities include industrial robotics laboratories and a model home for studying how assistive robots and sensors can work in everyday life.
The challenge: making robots respond safely and reliably to changing physical environments.
Healthcare & Medical Devices
Expertise in diagnostics, healthcare and medical devices.
Healthcare & Medical Devices03 / Life sciences and health innovation
Connecting discoveries with clinical research
Edinburgh BioQuarter, Little France, Edinburgh
At Little France in Edinburgh, BioQuarter places life science companies close to the Royal Infirmary and university medical research. Its work spans regenerative medicine, imaging and health informatics, helping connect laboratory discoveries with clinical evaluation.
The challenge: developing robust evidence that a new scientific approach can work in a clinical setting.
Healthcare & Medical Devices
Expertise in diagnostics, healthcare and medical devices.
Healthcare & Medical DevicesTechnical expertise
People who understand the work.
Specialist knowledge in science, engineering and tax.
Client experience
What working with InnoFund feels like.
Feedback from our wider UK client base on specialist support for R&D and innovation.
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Your next step
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Talk to us about the technical challenges behind your project. We can assess the evidence and relevant support; innovation alone does not establish eligibility for tax relief.
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