News
Latest developments and announcements about projects, partners and direction within GRID.
Support for women entrepreneurs
Five UK universities, including the University of Glasgow, will join the WE Innovate National network with the aim of supporting 150 women-led teams across the participating institutions each year.
Govan-Partick Bridge hits one million crossings
The new crossing is a central part of the active travel route between the University of Glasgow’s campus at Gilmorehill and the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.
Dr Susie Mitchell appointed to Imagine Liverpool
GRID's programme manager says she is delighted to take up the role and is looking forward to exploring potential collaboration opportunities between the English city and Glasgow.
Neuranics to double workforce this year
Neuranics says it will also invest in further research and development of its pioneering magnetic sensing human-machine interaction technology, after raising £6.2 million last month.
GRID Civic Grant Fund 2.0 launched
Applications are now open for awards of up to £5,000, closing on 25 June. A smaller fund making awards of up to £850 will be open all year round, coinciding with Glasgow's 850th anniversary.
Invisible Cities unveils walking map of Govan
The new map is a collaborative project between Invisible Cities and Glasgow Science Centre, with generous support from Farrans Construction.
500 delegates to discuss cleaner planet in GRID
Business leaders, leading academics and policymakers will gather in GRID to progress work on safeguarding the planet and implementing sustainable strategies.
Deeptech AI programme targets health challenges
Postgraduate researchers at the University of Glasgow will take part in ‘AI Discovery’ to harness AI technologies and inject innovation into NHS Scotland.
Spin-out develops 'new generation' sensor
The equipment could help make preventative maintenance and condition monitoring on rail carriages cheaper, easier, and more environmentally-friendly.
New murals look out over Govan
The works by internationally-acclaimed artists Jay Kaes and Gera1 are the latest additions to Yardworks GRID, a growing open-air gallery in Glasgow’s Riverside Innovation District.
Innovation Accelerator extension welcomed
The pilot programme has invested £100m to date in high-potential innovation clusters across three UK regions and an additional £30m in funding will build on regional cluster strengths to drive economic growth and technological advancement.
Govan’s hidden gems feature in new bus tour
The inclusion of The Govan Stones and Fairfield Museum in City Sightseeing Glasgow’s yellow route is a great opportunity for visitors to delve into Govan’s rich heritage.