Clyde Gateway seeks investor for new phase – Daily Business

Regeneration hub Clyde Gateway will use a UK investor forum to seek a partner for the delivery of its next growth phase.

Delegates attending the UK Real Estate Investment & Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF) will be promoting phase 1 of the Shawfield site, a cornerstone of the Clyde Gateway Innovation programme.

Clyde Gateway has already helped unlock more than £1.5 billion of inward investment, with over £100 million of development under way.

Existing developments include EastWorks, which has attracted a cluster of high-growth occupiers across advanced manufacturing, cyber and space technology, such as Simera Sense, Utopi, HyImpulse and Acumen Cyber. 

Demand for modern, sustainable commercial space is growing rapidly across Scotland, particularly in locations with access to talent, power infrastructure and strong ESG credentials. In many markets, however, supply is struggling to keep pace. 

Clyde Gateway Innovation is designed to address that gap, with a pipeline including XWORKS, Red Tree Labs and the next phase of development at Shawfield, all focused on delivering flexible, future-ready space aligned to the needs of growth sectors.

There are existing partnerships with Glasgow City Council, South Lanarkshire Council, Scottish Enterprise and University of Strathclyde and close links to the wider Glasgow City Innovation District. 

Martin McKay, chief executive of Clyde Gateway, said: “Launching the strategic partner opportunity for Shawfield Phase 1 at UKREiiF marks a major moment in the delivery of Clyde Gateway Innovation and in Glasgow’s wider investment narrative.

“It signals our ambition to work with a partner who shares our commitment to innovation-led growth and long-term place creation.”

Steven Hendry, senior director at CBRE, added: “Innovation Shawfield Phase 1 stands out as a compelling investment proposition. It brings together a proven track record, a strong and deliverable pipeline, and, critically, an ecosystem that supports long-term growth.

“That is exactly what investors are looking for in the current market – locations where infrastructure is in place, risk is reduced and there is clear evidence of momentum.”

Alisdair Gunn, director at Glasgow City Innovation District, said: “The strength of the proposition lies not only in the quality of the space being delivered, but in the collaboration underpinning it; linking industry, academia, innovation and investment in a way that supports long-term economic growth and business scale-up.”

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