Research
Developments in Scotland’s Space Industry
Author / Creator: Emma MacFarlane
Media type: Briefing Paper
Date published: 2020
Scotland’s space sector is outperforming most European nations
This is how independence can boost our innovation nation status
Author / Creator: Believe in Scotland
Media type: News Media
Date published:
One of the key drivers of a successful economy is innovation. Scotland has a proven track record of being a highly innovative nation. This can be one of the foundations upon which to build an exciting economic future. Main elements are information technology, life sciences, software and gaming, and space technologies.
Back to basics: Research and Development in Scotland
Author / Creator: Ben Cooper
Media type: Assessment report
Date published:
Investment in Scotland's R&D has increased over the past decade, but lags behind the UK and other OECD countries. Continued growth in these sectors will require significant investment and policies that incentivise R&D activity.
Research and innovation in Scotland
Author / Creator: The Royal Society
Media type: Fact sheet
Date published: May 2018
This document provides an insight into the current research and innovation landscape in Scotland to inform discussions over how people across Scotland can have the opportunity to contribute to and share the benefits of R&D investment in the UK
Scottish Space Agency – A discussion on Scotland’s place in the space industry
Author / Creator: Craig Berry
Media type: Policy Paper
Date published: July 2017
This paper proposes a Scottish Space Agency and Spaceport to make Scotland a world leader in an industry sector of the future.