SRUC and HIE collaboration agreement
A new collaboration focusing on land and sea-based innovation is aiming to boost the Highlands and Islands economy.
The five-year agreement between Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) and Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) will also play a major role in contributing to regional economic growth.
The signing of the agreement, by Professor Wayne Powell, Principal and Chief Executive of SRUC, and HIE Chief Executive Stuart Black, follows the official opening of SRUC’s Rural and Veterinary Innovation Centre (RAVIC), a valued addition to SRUC’s School of Veterinary Medicine, in Inverness by HRH the Princess Royal.
Delivering on SRUC’s mission to be an Enterprise University at the heart of Scotland’s natural economy, RAVIC will support the creation of innovative, sustainable new technologies, products, services, and businesses with global economic impact.
As the economic and community development agency for the Highlands and Islands, HIE continues to be ambitious for the region and embraces the transformational opportunities for Food, Drink, and Aquaculture; Life Sciences; and Marine Biotechnology.
A key feature of the agreement is establishment of collaborative activities between SRUC and HIE, including roadshow events taking place throughout the Highlands and Islands and showcasing RAVIC engagement opportunities that support transformational innovation in human and animal health, aquaculture, and agriculture through industry and academia collaboration.