European Marine Science Park
Location The European Marine Science Park Dunbeg Oban Argyll PA37 1SZ
Contact Details Contact : Morag Goodfellow , Senior Development Manager , Highlands & Islands Enterprise Tel : 01546 605 414 Email : morag . goodfellow @ hient . co . uk Website : www . europeanmarinesciencepark . co . uk
Dunstaffnage Research Centre
Introduction Situated on Scotland ’ s stunning West Coast , the European Marine Science Park provides high quality laboratory and office accommodation in an established location for Marine Science . The rich marine resources of the Highlands & Islands underpin a vibrant and growing economic cluster based on marine science . This includes innovative enterprises , world-class research , excellent locations and facilities , a skilled talent pool , strong government support for business and close links between policymakers , industry and academia .
The European Marine Science Park is being developed by Highlands & Islands Enterprise ( HIE ), in partnership with Scottish Development International and the Scottish Association for Marine Science ( SAMS ) to create a self-sustaining and growing cluster of marine science related activity .
Stakeholders Highlands & Islands Enterprise is the Scottish Government ’ s economic and community development agency for the north and west of Scotland . HIE generates sustainable economic growth by providing intensive support to business and communities and working with investors to develop new business opportunities .
Scottish Development International supports foreign companies invest and thrive in Scotland and local enterprises make the most of international trade and global markets .
The Scottish Association for Marine Science ( SAMS ), one of the world ’ s oldest oceanographic institutions , is committed to increasing knowledge and stewardship of the marine environment through research , education , maintenance of research infrastructure and knowledge transfer .
Accommodation
• European Centre for Marine Biotechnology The European Centre for Marine Biotechnology ( ECMB ) provides business incubation space in a supportive environment , enhancing collaboration and supporting market penetration .
Occupiers can take advantage of a range of facilities and bespoke services available including IT support , meeting rooms , conference facilities , engineering , stores , security , cafe and library
• Malin House Malin House provides approximately 1,900 sq m ( 20,500 sq ft ) of accelerator space for expanding companies , with flexible fit-out available to incorporate laboratory and office environments . The building has been designed and built to maximise the positive impact of the surrounding land and seascape .
Marine Science Expertise The European Marine Science Park will be of particular interest to start-up businesses , spin-outs and SMEs who are interested in the combination of an outstanding marine environment with world-class
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