University of Strathclyde – a partner to the economy

Fusion Fest , has gone from strength to strength since its launch in 2022 as Glasgow Tech Fest becoming a must-attend event for the tech, digital and creative community in Glasgow. Fusion Fest provides opportunities for businesses and entrepreneurs to connect with their peers, learn from ecosystem experts and network to make valuable connections.

Fusion Fest is delivered by Glasgow City Innovation District, a hub for entrepreneurship, innovation, and collaboration. It builds on Scotland’s rich tradition of scientific excellence and industrial collaboration and aims to catalyse and support the continued growth of Glasgow’s vibrant tech ecosystem, worth around £3.4 billion. Glasgow has a lot to offer, and the partnership-based approach within the Innovation District can make the sector greater than the sum of its parts. The Innovation District is a partnership between Glasgow City Council, the University of Strathclyde, Scottish Enterprise, Glasgow Chambers of Commerce and Entrepreneurial Scotland, to champion business, promote collaborations and link research, academia and industry.

Glasgow-based universities have featured twice in the UK’s top 20 for most spinouts. JP Morgan have just opened up a new office in the city, and a recent sector survey from ScotlandIS found that almost 80 per cent of the Scottish tech sector is optimistic about the year ahead.

Fusion Fest aims to broaden the reach of the event by including Glasgow’s tech, digital, creative and innovative communities. The accessible event provides talks, panel discussions, and networking opportunities for all members of Glasgow’s business and innovation community. It will continue to support opportunities for networking, learning, and professional development, offering actionable insights and thought-provoking sessions.