Background

Midlothian Science Zone launched in October 2016 - a One Health location and a world-leading centre of research excellence in animal health and life sciences.  The critical concentration of animal science expertise provides far reaching recognition for the area and this is enhanced by the willingness for companies and organisations to work together. Collectively this brings extensive benefits to the Midlothian region and the wider economy in terms of business development, infrastructure, employment and make an impact in tackling global challenges.

The Midlothian Science Zone initiative is funded and supported by science and research partners located ‘in the zone’ and evolved out of the Edinburgh Science Triangle. Together, our main objective is to foster a One Health community, increasing levels of collaboration between academia and business, and business to business, whilst raising the profile of world-leading research and access to state-of-the-art facilities. 

What We Do

Midlothian Science Zone provides a supportive community and offers access to knowledge and expertise, resources and facilities, new technologies, accommodation and services, business support and networks across the region.

The key to the region’s success is a critical mass of world-leading scientists, the research power of its academic institutions, a positive culture of multi-disciplinary working, embedded commercialisation and enabling technology.

Midlothian Science Zone works to present the region as a centre of science and research excellence to a wider audience, including potential investors, development agencies and businesses with a particular focus in the animal health, agriculture and aquaculture sector.

Creating a Community

Our Partner sites - science parks and associated research institutes - are located within minutes of each other and easily accessible encouraging an environment of engagement and collaboration.

Our unique cluster of science parks and research institutes, creates a compelling location based within a stunning Midlothian landscape. This dynamic community forms a hub of knowledge exchange and encourages companies to collaborate with scientists, researchers and academia.

UKSPA (The United Kingdom Science Park Association) features a Case Study of Midlothian Science Zone in ‘The Planning Development and Operation of Science Parks'.

Join our Community 

The Midlothian Science Zone Community Card has been designed for individuals who work 'in the zone', and provides access to exclusive offers, opportunities, networking events and more. The Community Card is available on application. 

Please complete our sign-up form and following eligibility, applicants will be advised of the Partner collection point/representative or delivery can be arranged.

Our e-mail communications are issued at regular intervals for those who are part of our community and include details of exclusive offers, invitations to networking events, news round ups and other benefits. You can unsubscribe at any time.

If you have any questions, please contact our MSZ Project Coordinator.