This event, the first of four regional Innovation Centres Roadshows hosted at Edinburgh College’s Sighthill Campus on 27th November 2024, marks the beginning of a new decade of ground-breaking activity by Scotland’s four national innovation centres. These centres connect Scotland’s academic expertise with industry, public, and third-sector organisations to drive economic and societal benefits:

• Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI)
• Built Environment – Smarter Transformation (BE-ST)
• The Data Lab (TDL)
• Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Centre (IbioIC)

What to Expect:

This is a day of learning and knowledge exchange about innovation activity in Scotland, with engaging speakers, interesting panel discussions and interactive breakout sessions with an opportunity to network with a wide range of stakeholders and organisations.

Why Attend?

• Learn: Discover what the Innovation Centres have achieved over the past decade and get a sneak peek into our plans for the next 10 years.
• Engage and Network: Connect with the Innovation Centre colleagues and explore opportunities for collaboration.
• Influence: Help shape the future of innovation and skills development in Scotland by sharing your insights and ambitions.

Goals:

• Gather Insights: We aim to understand the capabilities, capacities, and ambitions of the college and university sectors.
• Network: Build a strong network to develop a future-focused skills and innovation agenda.
• Support: Positively influence curricula, support CPD for lecturing staff, identify joint funding opportunities, and promote innovation opportunities and funding routes.
  
  Shelley Breckenridge of Interface will attend this event.