Alba Innovation Centre
much more than a managed property facility
"We have just formally moved into the Alba Innovation Centre in Livingston, the support and advice has been invaluable. Highly recommended!" Brian Halferty,Kiltr.com
Alba Innovation Centre is committed to supporting the development and accelerating the growth of the next generation of innovative, knowledge based, high growth technology businesses in the East of Scotland.
Alba Innovation Centre is much more than a managed property facility. As one of the leading business incubators for innovative technology businesses in the East of Scotland, Alba Innovation Centre provides an enabling environment, within which businesses receive:
- In-house intensive advisory support;
- The opportunity for creative development and networking with other businesses;
- Access to our network of successful entrepreneurs and specialist expert knowledge.
Our Aim
Our aim is to make a significant difference to ambitious, innovative technology businesses, through a structured and proven process of innovation advisory support and business incubation.
This involves examining all aspects of the business, challenging where appropriate, but ultimately aiming to deliver exceptional support which will remove barriers and facilitate growth.
Operated by Innovation Centres Scotland Ltd (ICS), Alba Innovation Centre is supported strongly by its two main partners, Scottish Enterprise and West Lothian Council.
Tailored Incubation Solutions
The tailored incubation solutions include:
- Office Accommodation: Alba Innovation Centre offers high quality, modern, office accommodation with suites ranging in size from 1-8 persons on flexible terms, under a single monthly licence fee.
- Facilities and Services: Our focus is to provide tenants with high quality accommodation coupled with excellent facilities and services which are deemed essential to ensure the smooth operation of a young technology business.
- Innovation Advisory Service: At the Alba Innovation Centre, we understand that young technology businesses require a range of advisory services and business advice to help them launch and grow their business. With a vast range of experience in the technology marketplace, our innovation advisory support service looks at all aspects of your business from intellectual property and legal services to marketing and sales.
- Funding Your Business: Our innovation advisory support process provides you with a full in-depth review of the funding options available to your business including grant funding and raising equity.