EPISODE · Aug 11, 2025 · 36 MIN
Innovation in Scotland - Opportunities and Challenges
from The Fraser of Allander Institute Podcast · host Gillian Docherty, Charlotte Nordberg, Mairi Spowage
04:27 - What does the UK innovation survey say about innovation in Scotland?07:10 - Is there really a decline in innovation across Scotland? 12:00 - Is business investment in Scotland really less than rest of UK?15:44 - Product innovation versus process innovation21:00 - How do skills shortages affect innovation?24: 00 - How does company size affect innovation?27:04 - How can businesses collaborate with universities to address skills development?29:00 - Where is the policy environment in Scotland when it comes to innovation?
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Scotland’s innovation success is increasingly driven by cross-sector, cross-disciplinary collaboration. No single institution or sector can address today’s complex challenges alone — whether it's reaching net zero, transforming healthcare, or building ethical AI systems. While the data on innovation may show challenges, Scottish businesses are collaborating and innovating and can benefit further from collaboration as they seek to innovate faster and pool scarce resources. Collaboration leverages complementary strengths and promotes inclusive innovation that involves a multitude of stakeholders. For innovation to flourish, it’s imperative to have the right skills as technologies evolve and transform sectors. Innovation also requires upskilling existing workers across industries to maximize productivity benefits that come from technological transformation.
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