Dundee & Tayside
Dundee & Tayside is a region which has gained momentum as a hub of research and innovation in key areas such as games, health and life sciences, and cyber. Recent investment into the city is helping to change perceptions around the city being removed from the activity of the central belt, instead attracting deserved focus for how innovative and exciting the city truly is. Diversity of talent is encouraged through the strong presence of local universities, University of Dundee and Abertay University, and active communities such as Creative Dundee and BioDundee encourage networking and sharing strengths for success.
Key industries
Games and Web 3.0
Dundee has a rich history in game development, with titles like Lemmings, Grand Theft Auto and Crackdown being developed within the city. This has enabled the region to become known as ‘the UK’s home of video game development’. With the likes of Outplay Entertainment and Rockstar North both having their headquarters in Dundee, it is clear that this vertical plays a major role in the city's economy. As a result there are various smaller studios within the city at various stages, some who are developing their own games, and others who provide work for hire services (mostly a mixture of both). There is also an excited movement from games into web 3.0 related products among some startups, and particular interest in this space.
Healthtech and life sciences
Thanks to university presence, there is strong support from universities helping academics and students to startup. Examples of successful startups include In4med’s app for delivering personalised care plans for patients and Exscientia using AI to automated drug discovery processes.
Cybersecurity and ethical hacking
Abertay University has invested heavily in its Cyber Quarter which houses a dedicated cyber security testing lab as well as expertise from a range of areas such as law enforcement, legal, finance and technology industries on hand to assist businesses in protecting themselves against online threats. Furthermore, thanks to its links with organisations such as Cyber Scotland and the Scottish Business Resilience Centre (SBRC), Abertay is at the forefront of providing cyber security advice and training throughout Scotland – making this an increasingly attractive vertical for tech companies looking to set up shop in Dundee.
Sustainability and greentech
The MSIP has brought numerous sustainability-focused startups to Dundee via their accelerator programme, which could potentially lead to the creation of new sustainable technologies and businesses within the city. Additionally, Dundee's commitment to incorporating sustainability measures into existing infrastructure has attracted the attention of investors.
Creative
Dundee boasts an impressive creative sector due to its proximity to world renowned educational institutions such as Duncan of Jordanstone College and its vibrant cultural life, primarily exemplified by the presence of the V&A Museum. The V&A have previously run Design for Business accelerators, focussing on design thinking and innovative approaches to problem solving. Again, this vertical lends itself to innovation due to prominence of design thinking and cross over with mixed reality, animation and immersive design with tech.
What support is available to you in Dundee & Tayside?
The Team
Head of Regional Engagement, Lara Findlay, is your first point of contact for the region. They’re here to help you find the right support through joining the Techscaler community and becoming a Techscaler member, and grow regional participation in the Techscaler programme.
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