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Scottish Enterprise Technology Park
The Scottish Enterprise Technology Park (SETP) provides a dynamic environment for all types of
companies, whether start-ups, global leaders or indigenous investors.
Located in East Kilbride, it began life as the National Engineering Laboratory (NEL), undertaking
research and development work. The 34-hectare facility has been owned and managed by Scottish
Enterprise since 1994.
It has four multi-occupancy office/research buildings offering serviced units ranging from 14 sq m
(150 sq ft) to 465 sq m (5,000 sq ft) on flexible lease terms. The Park also benefits from a security
controlled, high amenity, landscaped environment and conference facilities with state-of-the-art
audio/visual equipment.
Now home to more than 100 companies, employing in excess of 1,200 highly skilled staff, occupiers
include the National Engineering Laboratory, the Scottish Universities Environmental Research Centre,
BRE Scotland and Safeglass (Europe) Ltd. The Technology Park is successfully fulfilling its objectives to:
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promote economic and business development
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provide a flagship project for Lanarkshire in key sectors
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encourage and assist creation and growth for more technology-based companies
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encourage expansion of existing growing companies
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develop the Park as a Centre of Technology excellence
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maximise opportunities for technology transfer
SETP continues to attract new and expanding companies. All of the services, facilities and assistance
available to encourage growth, combined with the Park’s high levels of leading edge research and
development, make this one of Scotland’s leading Science and Technology Parks.
