3 min read - 16 Mar, 2026
£9.7m Tech Terrace to strengthen Scotland’s advanced manufacturing offering
Scottish Enterprise has approved a £4.74m package to deliver a major new development at the Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District Scotland (AMIDS) in Renfrewshire.
This funding will be matched by the AMIDS joint venture partners, Renfrewshire Council and Buccleuch Property, and will facilitate and accelerate the growth of advanced manufacturing in Scotland.
The development, known as Tech Terrace, aims to establish a world-class, high-value manufacturing cluster within a campus environment, where innovative organisations can work together to pioneer breakthroughs, meet challenges of the future and drive economic growth.
The first phase will deliver units ranging from 2,000 sq ft up to 16,000 sq ft over a total area of 30,000 sq ft, providing much-needed space for organisations to scale in a collaborative environment. AMIDS also offers bespoke design and build opportunities with planning permission in principle in place for up to 750,000 sq ft of floorspace for high-value advanced manufacturing.
New funding will help deliver a £9.7m Tech Terrace in Renfrewshire, strengthening Scotland’s advanced manufacturing offering / Picture: Scottish Enterprise
Richard Lochhead, Scottish minister for business, said: “Innovation is one of Scotland’s greatest exports. It is important we continue to provide the right support and conditions that help drive the phenomenal developments taking place across the country’s high-growth, high-innovation industries in order to maximise their economic potential.
“The Tech Terrace is an excellent example of how the Scottish government and our enterprise agencies are supporting the delivery of this potential. This significant investment from Scottish Enterprise will support a major new development at AMIDS to accelerate the growth of advanced manufacturing, providing space for organisations to grow in a supportive, collaborative and entrepreneurial environment.”
Jane Martin, managing director of innovation and investment at Scottish Enterprise, added: “We have a mission to support ambitious Scottish companies to innovate and scale, and part of that is ensuring the delivery of modern infrastructure.
“High value manufacturing is a hugely important sector for the future of Scotland’s economy, and with this investment in Tech Terrace, we are demonstrating that we recognise the importance of innovation districts as places where companies can locate and grow, with the support of a strong cluster network and public, private and academic sectors.”
The Tech Terrace will address a recognised gap in the market, enabling high-growth companies to scale up in Scotland / Picture: Scottish Enterprise
The Tech Terrace will address a recognised gap in the market, enabling high-growth companies to scale up in Scotland. A planning application is due to be submitted for construction to begin in late 2026.
Iain Nicolson, Renfrewshire Council leader, said: “This is a fantastic step forward for AMIDS as we create opportunities for advanced manufacturing businesses to locate here and bring with them jobs, high-value skills and investment to Renfrewshire.
“Tech Terrace will be invaluable in supporting businesses to initially locate within the district and receive the benefits of a manufacturing cluster, before taking the opportunity to build larger, bespoke facilities in the district as they scale up their operations.
“The development of AMIDS will not only enhance the advanced manufacturing sector, but also provide local people with access to high-quality jobs as we position Renfrewshire as a global leader of advanced manufacturing.”
