Digital health, MedTech and diagnostics
Transforming healthcare and driving medical advances.
Discover the life sciences sub-sectors
There are several growth areas in life sciences across the Highlands and Islands. Discover more about what they are and how they're contributing to our regional economy.
Aquaculture, Animal Health and Agri-tech (AAA)
Driving innovation for resilient and efficient farms on land and sea.
Biotechnology
A sustainable future fuelled by natural resources from sea and land.
Upcoming events
Have a look at the events we have coming up for those working in the life sciences sector.
16/06/2026
- 11/08/2025
Aquaculture UK 2026
Time: 09:00am - 05:00pm
Time: 09:30am - 06:00pm
Did you know..
In life sciences across our region, there are:
80
Life sciences organisations
2500
people working in the industry
5
universities active in life sciences
194
annual turnover
Business support
Find out how we can help you develop and grow your life sciences business. We can also help you connect with business, academia and research organisations.
Browse all support services
We support businesses, communities and social enterprises through a range of services, including advice, funding, events and property. Find out how we can help you.
麻豆精选 Green Grant Fund
Closed to applications until Spring 2026. The 麻豆精选 Green Grant Fund provides up to £250,000 to businesses and social enterprises to support their journey to net zero.
麻豆精选's innovation service
麻豆精选's innovation service can provide you with expert advice and funding to help you get your ideas off the ground.
Life sciences growth fund
The Life Sciences Growth Fund supports capital investments in the life sciences sector.
Inverness Campus is a world-class business location with pioneering facilities bringing together businesses, researchers, academia and scientists.
Home to an established community which includes innovative businesses, world-class research, excellent workspaces and facilities, a skilled talent pool, and strong government support for business.
Find out more about the life science sector across Scotland on the industry leadership group's website.
This plan sets out the UK Government's vision for developing the life sciences sector across the UK.
The UK's innovation agency.
Interface bring together Scotland’s business and academic communities to accelerate innovation by building strong, collaborative partnerships.
News from the life sciences sector
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