Renfrewshire secures £4.74m for Tech Terrace in Renfrewshire

A new manufacturing cluster, Tech Terrace, will be developed at the Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District Scotland (AMIDS) in Renfrewshire with the support of £4.74 million in funding from Scottish Enterprise.

This funding will be matched by the AMIDS joint venture partners Renfrewshire Council and Buccleuch Property.

This investment is part of a wider funding package, jointly backed by Renfrewshire Council and Buccleuch Property.

Tech Terrace aims to create a high-value manufacturing hub offering collaborative space for innovation and economic growth.

The first phase of the project will deliver 30,000 square feet of industrial units, ranging from 2000 to 16,000 square feet.

Iain Nicolson, leader of Renfrewshire Council, said: "This is a fantastic step forward for AMIDS as we create opportunities for advanced manufacturing businesses to locate here and bring with them jobs, high-value skills and investment to Renfrewshire.

"Tech Terrace will be invaluable in supporting businesses to initially locate within the district and receive the benefits of a manufacturing cluster, before taking the opportunity to build larger, bespoke facilities in the district to as they scale up their operations.

"The development of AMIDS will not only enhance the advanced manufacturing sector, but provide local people with access to high-quality jobs as we position Renfrewshire as a global leader of advanced manufacturing.”

Scottish Enterprise said the project aligns with its priorities of supporting innovation, job creation and meeting market demand for specialised advanced manufacturing and R&D space.

Richard Lochhead, Scottish Government Business Minister, said: "Tech Terrace is an excellent example of how the Scottish Government and our enterprise agencies are supporting deliver this potential.

"This significant investment from Scottish Enterprise will support a major new development at AMIDS to accelerate the growth of advanced manufacturing, providing space for organisations to grow in a supportive, collaborative and entrepreneurial environment."

Jane Martin, managing director of innovation and investment at Scottish Enterprise, said: "We have a mission to support ambitious Scottish companies to innovate and scale, and part of that is ensuring the delivery of modern infrastructure.

"High Value Manufacturing is a hugely important sector for the future of Scotland’s economy and with this investment in Tech Terrace we are demonstrating that we recognise the importance of innovation districts as places where companies can locate and grow, with the support of a strong cluster network and public, private and academic sectors."

Sandy Smith, development director at Buccleuch Property, added: “We are delighted to secure this support from Scottish Enterprise for Tech Terrace, which we believe will be the catalyst for rapid development at AMIDS.

"Our professional team is now fully engaged and progressing towards detailed planning, with construction targeted to begin in the latter half of 202

Construction is expected to begin in late 2026, subject to planning approval.