Clinical Innovation Zone
Office and Laboratory space at the heart of Glasgow’s Innovation District
At the intersection of healthcare delivery and innovation, the Clinical Innovation Zone (CIZ) is a partnership between the University of Glasgow and NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde (NHSGGC), created with support from Glasgow City Region. Located in the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital campus, CIZ offers businesses a truly collaborative ecosystem. Here, entrepreneurs, clinicians, researchers, and students work in partnership to develop the next generation of healthcare solutions.
Located in Scotland's largest hospital campus
CIZ offers over 14,000ft² tenant-licensed spaces across 54 units of flexible hot desk, office and laboratory space, located within largest hospital campus in Scotland.
Supporting Large and Small Companies
The Clinical Innovation Zone is home to a mix of local and international companies, including start-ups and spin-outs, small and medium-size enterprises and multinational corporations.
Established healthcare innovation network
The co-location of industry with internationally renowned academic and clinical researchers, enables Clinical Innovation Zone tenants to join an established healthcare innovation ecosystem
Explore the Clinical Innovation Zone
The Clinical Innovation Zone (CIZ) expands across our neighbouring buildings, Imaging Centre of Excellence (ICE) and Teaching & Learning Centre (TLC). The buildings house University, NHSGGC, and industry personnel under one roof, enabling a dynamic and integrated hub for healthcare innovation. All Clinical Innovation Zone tenancies receive basic amenities in addition to the exclusive benefits the space has to offer.
7t MRI Scanner
Reception area in the Clinical Innovation Zone
The Imaging Centre of Excellence building
Breakout area in the Clinical Innovation Zone
Event space in the Clinical Innovation Zone
Computer lab space in the Clinical Innovation Zone
Laboratory space next to the 7t MRI scanner
Large meeting room
Office space in the Clinical Innovation Zone
Offices in the Clinical Innovation Zone
Small meeting room in the Clinical Innovation Zone
Become a CIZ Tenant
Part of a community of healthcare innovators
- Our tenant community enables you to build a network of like-minded people to support your start-up journey and build your business.
Embedded within QEUH
- The Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, on our doorstep, allows you to engage with the patient and medical community.
Situated in GRID
- The Glasgow Riverside Innovation District (GRID) is driving innovation through research expertise and convening power to support entrepreneurship.
Contact us
Whether you're interested in joining our CIZ community, exploring collaboration opportunities, or simply want to find out more, we'd love to hear from you.
Get in touch with Holly to discover how our unique NHS-campus location and university-led environment can support your ambitions.
Location
The Clinical Innovation Zone is located on the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital Campus and is a part of the Glasgow Riverside Innovation District (GRID).
Health Innovation Hub (HIH)
Joining GRID in Autumn 2025 will be the Health Innovation Hub (HIH). A new collaboration between the University of Glasgow and Kadans Science Partner, enabled by the Living Laboratory Programme which is supported by UKRI’s Strength in Places Fund.
Located adjacent to CIZ, HIH will provide the infrastructure for the next stage in growth for healthcare companies. CIZ & HIH work in partnership to support the needs of industry and together, strengthen Glasgow’s position as a leader in healthcare innovation.
Contact our partner, Kadans, to discuss becoming a tenant.
