A major new development at the Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District Scotland (AMIDS) is set to move forward following a £4.74 million funding package from Scottish Enterprise.

The investment will be matched by AMIDS joint venture partners, Buccleuch Property and Renfrewshire Council, to deliver "Tech Terrace"—a world-class manufacturing cluster designed to foster innovation and economic growth within a campus environment.

The initial phase of the project will create 30,000 sq. ft of floorspace, featuring units ranging from 2,000 sq. ft to 16,000 sq. ft. This infrastructure aims to provide essential scaling space for organisations operating in high-value sectors. Beyond the first phase, AMIDS offers planning permission in principle for up to 750,000 sq. ft of bespoke design and build opportunities.

Scottish Government Business Minister Richard Lochhead said: "Innovation is one of Scotland's greatest exports. It is important we continue to provide the right support and conditions that help drive the phenomenal developments taking place across the country's high-growth, high-innovation industries in order to maximise their economic potential. The Tech Terrace is an excellent example of how the Scottish Government and our enterprise agencies are supporting deliver this potential. This significant investment from Scottish Enterprise will support a major new development at AMIDS to accelerate the growth of advanced manufacturing, providing space for organisations to grow in a supportive, collaborative and entrepreneurial environment."

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The project addresses a specific market gap for specialist research and development (R&D) and advanced manufacturing facilities. By providing a collaborative setting, the district aims to help Scottish companies transition from initial location to larger, bespoke operations as they expand.

Scottish Enterprise Managing Director of Innovation and Investment Jane Martin added: "We have a mission to support ambitious Scottish companies to innovate and scale, and part of that is ensuring the delivery of modern infrastructure. High Value Manufacturing is a hugely important sector for the future of Scotland's economy and with this investment in Tech Terrace we are demonstrating that we recognise the importance of innovation districts as places where companies can locate and grow, with the support of a strong cluster network and public, private and academic sectors."

Renfrewshire Council Leader Iain Nicolson said: "This is a fantastic step forward for AMIDS as we create opportunities for advanced manufacturing businesses to locate here and bring with them jobs, high-value skills and investment to Renfrewshire. Tech Terrace will be invaluable in supporting businesses to initially locate within the district and receive the benefits of a manufacturing cluster, before taking the opportunity to build larger, bespoke facilities in the district to as they scale up their operations. The development of AMIDS will not only enhance the advanced manufacturing sector, but provide local people with access to high-quality jobs as we position Renfrewshire as a global leader of advanced manufacturing."

A planning application is expected shortly, with the project team targeting a construction start date in the second half of 2026.

Sandy Smith, Development Director at Buccleuch Property added "We are delighted to secure this support from Scottish Enterprise for Tech Terrace, which we believe will be the catalyst for rapid development at AMIDS. Our professional team is now fully engaged and progressing towards detailed planning, with construction targeted to begin in the latter half of 2026."