Clyde Gateway Innovation 2026
Quick Facts
Project value: £50 million
Size: c.215,000 sqft remaining
Investment type: Co-invest/joint venture/development partner
Location: Glasgow
Landowner: Clyde Gateway
Timescale: Available now
Status: Established masterplan area and a Strategic Economic Investment Location allocated policy site
Project Overview
Shaping the future of innovation – explore, innovate, grow.
Clyde Gateway is one of Scotland’s largest and most ambitious regeneration programmes, transforming communities across the East End of Glasgow and South Lanarkshire into a nationally significant location for innovation, employment and inclusive growth.
Established in 2007, Clyde Gateway brings together public and private sector partners to unlock long-term economic value through placemaking, infrastructure investment and targeted employment opportunities. With sustained public investment, strong transport connectivity and proximity to Glasgow city centre, the foundations are in place for a new generation of high-quality workspace.
Investment Opportunities
Strategic Development and Investment Partner Opportunity
Clyde Gateway is seeking a Strategic Development and Investment Partner to accelerate the delivery of further phases of modern, market-facing workspace at Clyde Gateway Innovation.
Clyde Gateway wish to identify a partner that shares our commitment to urban regeneration, inclusive growth and sustainability, with a strong track record of working alongside the public sector and delivering complex, phased developments.
The role will include accelerating delivery of:
- Market-ready speculative buildings
- Pre-let and user-specific development
A commitment to phased speculative development and active occupier engagement will be essential, alongside the ability to help curate a coherent, high-quality regional innovation offer.
Key opportunities include:
Innovation Shawfield - Phase 1
Best in class modern industrial or advanced manufacturing buildings, providing around 130,000 sq. ft (12,077 sq. m) of highly efficient floorspace. Designed by 7N Architects the proposals enable maximum flexibility, with a range of sub divided unit sizes, supporting both inward investors and existing businesses seeking growth space. The proposed buildings meet modern occupier requirements and can accommodate the bespoke occupier fitouts often required by innovation-driven organisations.
Innovation Corridor - Tech Terrace
Innovative and flexible, Tech Terraces totalling 90,275 sq. ft (8,387 sq. m) are proposed for the Innovation Corridor, an existing high quality public realm pathway linking Shawfield and Dalmarnock by walking, cycling and public transport via the striking Smart Bridge.
Tech Terraces provide mid tech space from 5,000 sq. ft (464 sq. m) offering much sought-after scaleup space to the science and technology sectors and matched to university demand.
Innovation Shawfield | Phase 1
Progress Update
From Vision to Delivery
In May 2025, Clyde Gateway launched Clyde Gateway Innovation, a bold proposition designed to attract innovative businesses and support high-growth sectors, such as advanced manufacturing, science and technology. By 2026, the programme is firmly in delivery mode, with over £100 million of construction underway and the achievement of UK Science Park designation, reinforcing the area’s national profile and credibility.
The investment is being driven through strategic partnerships with Glasgow City Council, South Lanarkshire Council and Scottish Enterprise along with the University of Strathclyde and the Glasgow City Innovation District (GCID).
Investing in Clyde Gateway ensures strong alignment with business demand, talent pipelines, inward investment priorities and long-term economic growth across the city region.
Clyde Gateway Delivery Pipeline
Clyde Gateway has a strong established track record in delivering advanced manufacturing units, industrial space and modern offices alongside district heating and cooling networks in an area with genuine net zero credentials.
Award winning developments include EastWorks which has attracted exciting high growth occupiers such as Simera Sense, HyImpulse, BRE, Acumen Cyber and Utopi transforming a heritage building into a cutting-edge deep tech hub.
Transformational projects continuing to be delivered include:
XWORKS
New generation of adaptable and innovation-led workspace designed to support advanced manufacturing and pioneering R&D occupiers. Two buildings providing striking stand-alone space of 29,432 sq. ft (2,734 sq. m) capable of sub-division into four units, and 6,910 sq. ft (642 sq. m). On site, completing Q1 2027.
Red Tree Labs
A leading-edge science and technology collaborative workspace custom designed with ready-made space for spin out organisations and bespoke laboratory options for larger occupiers, or those looking to scale up. The development provides 53,000 sq. ft of market facing space over four floors and reinforces Clyde Gateway’s Science Park designation and innovation offer. Site start planned for Q4 2026.
XWORKS
For more information
Early engagement in this next generation opportunity is encouraged. Further pre-procurement information is available from Clyde Gateway, or retained property advisors, CBRE.
Simon Young Clyde Gateway email: simon.young@clydegateway.com tel: +44 (0)7436 029606
Steven Hendry CBRE email: steven.hendry@cbre.com tel: +44(0)7950 926 129
