Edinburgh Science Triangle

1. Edinburgh Science Triangle Ian Murphy Chair EST Steering Group Director – Edinburgh Technopole Friday, 27 April 2012

2. Edinburgh Science Triangle Collaborating To Compete!

3. Agenda Edinburgh Science Triangle Background & Objectives Members Edinburgh’s Science Excellence Achievements to Date Potential Economic Impacts Summary of Edinburgh Science Triangle Offer

4. WHAT IS THE EDINBURGH SCIENCE TRIANGLE? A collaborative partnership between 7 science parks, involving; Three councils, Two universities, a medical school and vet school, and their commercialisation teams, the Lothian University NHS Trust, innovation centre management companies, two world-class property development companies and Scottish Enterprise Already working together for over 2 years and committed to work together to develop the Edinburgh and Lothians city-region as a world-class science destination

5. Academic research points to some key success factors for high performing cities. Whilst there are minor differences of opinion about the relative importance of individual success factors, successful city regions have the same common characteristics: A long term vision and strategic intent A positive image and identify A Strong and vibrant business base with globally competitive businesses in key sectors Consensual political leadership and good governance Well co-ordinated economic land use and transport policies Complementary relationships d connections with other city regions Excellent internal and external connectivity A high quality education system with strong research, technology and enterprise networks A mobile, well qualified workforce A commitment to social cohesion and environmental sustainability; and A capacity for innovation and Change Academic research points to some key success factors for high performing cities. Whilst there are minor differences of opinion about the relative importance of individual success factors, successful city regions have the same common characteristics: A long term vision and strategic intent A positive image and identify A Strong and vibrant business base with globally competitive businesses in key sectors Consensual political leadership and good governance Well co-ordinated economic land use and transport policies Complementary relationships d connections with other city regions Excellent internal and external connectivity A high quality education system with strong research, technology and enterprise networks A mobile, well qualified workforce A commitment to social cohesion and environmental sustainability; and A capacity for innovation and Change

6. WHY EDINBURGH? World class research-led universities Global top 5 R&D location for Life Sciences Global top 3 R&D location for Informatics Vision and drive to make it happen Inspiring Capital

7. Some Earlier Achievements 1971: Heriot Watt Research Park – first science park in Europe 1978: University of Edinburgh – first commercially produced vaccine against Hepatitis B invented 1996: Roslin BioCentre – worldwide recognition for ‘Dolly the Sheep’, the first mammal cloned from adult cell 2004: Edinburgh Science Triangle formed already in top 20% of international research parks

8. Science Excellence - Institutions Members; University of Edinburgh Heriot Watt University Moredun Institute Roslin Institute Institute for System Level Integration Others; Napier University Queen Margaret University College Scottish Agricultural College Medical Research Council National Health Service SNBTS

9. Science Excellence University of Edinburgh – ranked as one of Europe’s top 10 Combined research turnover for region’s institutions – over £200 million per annum Breadth of expertise Medicine and Life Sciences Microelectronics, Optoelectronics, Communications Technologies Informatics Chemical Engineering Energy medicine and life sciences: genomics, bioinformatics, animal health and stem cell research, reproductive medicine, cardiovascular medicine, inflammatory diseasemedicine and life sciences: genomics, bioinformatics, animal health and stem cell research, reproductive medicine, cardiovascular medicine, inflammatory disease

10. WHY EDINBURGH? “Edinburgh is unique…..it combines a strong financial services sector to rival Amsterdam, the world-class science strengths to rival Cambridge and a cultural legacy to rival Florence”. Greg Clark, International / UK Government adviser on Cities & Regions

11. Edinburgh Science Triangle Objectives Establish EST as one of the top 10 R&D locations in Europe Raise awareness of EST’s benefits as an attractive place to live, study, work and invest Link the science parks within the integrated research community and together attract high value activities to Scotland Promote the specialist research expertise of the science base to build mutually beneficial partnerships

12. Founders Alba Innovation Centre, Livingston Bio Campus, Midlothian Edinburgh BioQuarter, Little France, Edinburgh Edinburgh Technopole, Midlothian Heriot Watt Research Park, Riccarton, Edinburgh Pentland Science Park, Midlothian Roslin BioCentre, Midlothian

13. A commercially operated incubator near Livingston. Currently over 50% occupied.A commercially operated incubator near Livingston. Currently over 50% occupied.

15. This is a £100 million initiative in which the University of Edinburgh is partnered with Grosvenor, the £9 billion International property group who are well known as the owners of much of central London. Around £20 million has been invested in the past 5 years, with a further £80 m planned as the market takes up the available space.This is a £100 million initiative in which the University of Edinburgh is partnered with Grosvenor, the £9 billion International property group who are well known as the owners of much of central London. Around £20 million has been invested in the past 5 years, with a further £80 m planned as the market takes up the available space.

19. Recently announced partnership with Alexandria, one of the most innovative property and life sciences investors in the USA.Recently announced partnership with Alexandria, one of the most innovative property and life sciences investors in the USA.

20. SUPPORTING NEW BUSINESSES Full portfolio of Scottish Enterprise/ Scottish Executive programmes covering advice and funding, plus; Entrepreneurship training for undergraduates … Edinburgh pioneering in Europe EPIS, ETTC Roslin BioCentre managed offices and lab space Alba Innovation Centre provides extensive close support for commercial growth

21. SUPPORTING GROWING BUSINESSES Full portfolio of Scottish Executive/ Scottish Enterprise programmes covering advice and funding, plus; Flexible property options from small managed space up to bespoke design and build Science park working environment and community plus park manager as champion / enhancing connections University outreach programmes actively encouraging access to expertise, facilities and technologies

22. Success Stories Ingenza ICE Robotics Viragen IndigoVision Also; MTEM Wolfson Microelectronics And many more who will be in the news in the future……

23. Potential Economic Impacts Currently: 100+ tenants with 3,300+ employees Sites: 217 ha (500 acres+) or 2.2km2 Development plans: 500,000m2 (5 million+ ft2) Development investment: £500 million+ When completed: Five-fold increase in employment 15,000+ on-site employment Location for spin-outs, company growth and R&D inward investment Major contribution to a Smart Successful Scotland Location for spin-outs, company growth and R&D inward investment Major contribution to a Smart Successful Scotland

24. What does Edinburgh Science Triangle offer? Access to world class science base Critical mass of global & local R&D based companies Abundant, highly qualified workforce Property ladder from incubators to manufacturing and HQ State of the art infrastructure and facilities Superb quality of life Supportive networks and public sector organisations

25. Edinburgh Science Triangle Collaborating To Compete!

26.  Company Development Framework

27. How we exploit and develop inventions? Dedicated licensing team Company formation team for staff and students Company Formation Advisory Panel (includes external entrepreneur) 53 companies in the last 5 years

28. So what are we doing to identify the next great inventions? Business executives based in Schools Science and Engineering – Team of 12. 10 based in 6 of the 7 Schools Medicine and Vets – 5 based in College and Schools Humanities – 4 execs (incl. dedicated KT team) Evaluate inventions, assess patentability Commercialisation team decide on exploitation strategy (incl. whether to file patents)

29. Current Major Initiatives £113 m supercomputer HECToR £42 m Informatics Forum £59 m Centre for Regenerative Medicine (Stem Cells, led by Prof. Ian Wilmut) £55 m Easter Bush Research Centre (Animal Health) Edinburgh BioQuarter (partner Alexandria, prestigious US investor)