Innovation on the Global Stage
Smart Things companies in international markets
Innovation on the Global Stage
Smart Things companies in international markets
Home-grown innovations with global reach
From early-stage startups to established scaleups, Glasgow-based firms are securing customers, investment, and partnerships well beyond the UK.
This outward-facing approach is helping local businesses access new revenue streams, attract international talent, and remain competitive in a global economy.
In 2024, STAC announced a strategic partnership with Volvo Cars to deliver an innovation pipeline for the Swedish vehicle manufacturer. This collaboration aims to connect Volvo with STAC’s portfolio of high-potential startups, accelerating innovation and providing companies with access to international markets.
Glasgow's Smart Things cluster is showing a promising funnel of startups, breakouts and scaleups.
Explore the full cluster landscape here.
Glasgow's Smart Things cluster is showing a promising funnel of startups, breakouts and scaleups.
Explore the full cluster landscape here.
Glasgow's Smart Things cluster is showing a promising funnel of startups, breakouts and scaleups
Enabling technologies for future growth
Smart Things companies are set to benefit from a predicated growth into hardware VC funding over the next five years.
Sonos, known for its high-quality audio systems, made investments into Glasgow in 2021 when it acquired RHA Audio and began developing a new premium over-ears headphone product - a first step into wearables for the American audio equipment manufacturer.
Sonos Ace: Wireless Over-Ear Headphones
For Sonos to recognise the Glasgow team for their innovation shows the depth of talent here.
Kyle Hutchieson - Sonos Scotland
novosound launching their Slanj wearable sensor.
Developing a range of integrated ultrasonic technologies, Motherwell based novosound began life as a spinout from the University of the West of Scotland. Their products are used across many sectors and have wearable, medical and industrial applications.
novosound
Developing a range of integrated ultrasonic technologies, Motherwell based novosound began life as a spinout from the University of the West of Scotland. Their products are used across many sectors and have wearable, medical and industrial applications.
We really love being part of the Glasgow ecosystem. It does feel like a real community.
Joathan Burridge - CEO, Utopi
Utopi is a multi-award-winning Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) technology platform that caters to the multi-tenant real estate sector. The company operates at the intersection of Proptech and Climate Tech, providing a solution to the climate problem within the real estate portfolio of its clients.
Utopi's monitoring app for residents gamifies energy saving in the home