Scotland's Critical Technologies Supercluster

Scotland is home to a Supercluster in Critical Technologies

This aggregation of expertise, unparalleled in the UK, is a significant contributor to our economic growth.

About SCTS Scotland’s critical technologies

Optica Quantum 2.0 Conference and Exhibition

The Optica Quantum 2.0 Conference and Exhibition brings together the global community driving the next era of quantum technology.

Organised by: Optica

9am - 5pm

Scotland

Industry

Scottish quantum innovation recognised with Institute of Physics award

19th June 2026

Quantcore has been named winner of the Institute of Physics qBIG Prize 2026, recognising its work to bring quantum technology...

Supercluster initiative

5th June 2026

Invest Glasgow spotlight highlights Glasgow’s role in Scotland’s Critical Technologies Supercluster

A new Why Glasgow? spotlight from Invest Glasgow is shining a light on Glasgow City Region’s role within Scotland’s Critical...

Academia/ research

4th June 2026

Scottish spinout targets step change in photonics manufacturing

A new Heriot-Watt University spinout is aiming to transform the manufacture of photonic components through a laser-based process designed to...

Academia/ research

5th May 2026

Scottish photonics breakthrough opens new possibilities for quantum and medical technologies

A new research breakthrough from Heriot-Watt University is highlighting the strength of Scotland’s photonics capability and its relevance to next-generation...

Academia/ research

24th April 2026

Scottish quantum communications expertise supports new space mission

A new space mission is highlighting the strength of Scotland’s quantum communications capability and its contribution to the future of...

Integrated with industry,
academia and government

Scotland is home to a Supercluster in Critical Technologies

Scotland is home to a Supercluster in Critical Technologies

To exploit Scotland’s existing strengths and synergies across critical technologies to achieve £10 billion turnover by 2035, creating in the region of 6,600 additional high-quality jobs.

The four critical technologies

View Scotland's critical technologies capabilities

View events across the supercluster

Optica Quantum 2.0 Conference and Exhibition

Critical Technologies Applications

Latest udpates from across the supercluster

Scottish quantum innovation recognised with Institute of Physics award

Invest Glasgow spotlight highlights Glasgow’s role in Scotland’s Critical Technologies Supercluster

Scottish spinout targets step change in photonics manufacturing

Scottish photonics breakthrough opens new possibilities for quantum and medical technologies

Scottish quantum communications expertise supports new space mission

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Integrated with industry,
academia and government

Scotland is home to a Supercluster in Critical Technologies

Scotland is home to a Supercluster in Critical Technologies

To exploit Scotland’s existing strengths and synergies across critical technologies to achieve £10 billion turnover by 2035, creating in the region of 6,600 additional high-quality jobs.

The four critical technologies

View Scotland's critical technologies capabilities

View events across the supercluster

Optica Quantum 2.0 Conference and Exhibition

Critical Technologies Applications

Latest udpates from across the supercluster

Scottish quantum innovation recognised with Institute of Physics award

Invest Glasgow spotlight highlights Glasgow’s role in Scotland’s Critical Technologies Supercluster

Scottish spinout targets step change in photonics manufacturing

Scottish photonics breakthrough opens new possibilities for quantum and medical technologies

Scottish quantum communications expertise supports new space mission

Subscribe to our mailing list for regular updates

Integrated with industry, academia and government

Integrated with industry,
academia and government