What startups are based in Glasgow?

Startups based in Glasgow include Chemify, Dxcover Limited, Screen Burn, Seawater Solutions, Vector Photonics.

Glasgow, United Kingdom: innovation profile

Glasgow is number 266 in the 311 Innovation Cities Index, with an innovation score of 19. It is home to 8 R&D labs, 5 startups, 2 investors and 1 of the world's largest companies in the 311 Institute directories.

Part of the 311 Innovation Cities Index (311institute.com). Last updated 7 October 2026.

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19Innovation score

8R&D labs

5Startups

2Investors

1Titans

0Unicorns

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Largest companies

Weir plc (#1631)

Startups

Chemify
Dxcover Limited
Screen Burn
Seawater Solutions
Vector Photonics

Investors

Penta Capital
Scottish Equity Partners

R&D labs

Cancer Research UK, Innovate UK, Medical Research Council, Medical Research Council, Turing Institute, University of Glasgow, University of Glasgow, Urban Big Data Centre.