Tenant company , Xanthella Ltd ’ s photo bioreactor for micro algae growth
scientific knowledge available at this location . Small companies and start-ups will benefit from the services offered in the incubator , whilst Malin House provides high quality , sustainable accommodation containing accelerator space for expanding companies . This offering enables companies to choose the right environment for their needs .
Businesses based at the Science Park can benefit from co-location with SAMS , providing access to :
• The expertise of 140 + scientists in all fields of marine science , from marine environment to the development of marine-derived biofuels
• First class laboratory facilities such as electron microscopes , autoclaves , etc .
• National facilities including the largest collection of algae and protozoa in Europe , the National Scientific Diving Centre and the North Atlantic Glider Base .
Collaboration & Business Support A strong spirit of collaboration and innovation supports company growth aspirations . The park is an associate member of the BioMarine International Clusters Association ( BICA ), which champions marine bio-resources and their innovative use across sector applications . Strong links have developed with both the Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Centre ( IBioIC ) and the Scottish Aquaculture Innovation Centre ( SAIC ), with companies within the cluster partnering with academic and other industrial partners through Scotland and internationally .
First-class business support is available to all high growth tenants from Highlands & Islands Enterprise and Scottish Development International to ensure that the businesses operate effectively and profitably in the shortest time possible .
Growth organisations located in the area can benefit from on-going assistance via the HIE account management programme and be eligible for support including research and development grants , financial support packages , business mentoring and advice , skills development programmes , new product development initiatives , international trade and marketing activities .
Development Phase 2 and beyond will be determined by demand and sector growth . The next two phases of development will provide a further 4,000 sq m .
The Culture Collection of Algae and Protozoa , hosted within the Scottish Association for Marine Science
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