HITRANS is the regional transport partnership in the Highlands and Islands. It aims to improve transport services and infrastructure in the north of Scotland and on routes to the Highlands and Islands. 

Hybrid Air Vehicles is the company behind Airlander. Its vision is to pioneer zero-emissions flight, with the production standard aircraft expected to be in service from 2029.

Skyports Drone Services is the world’s leading drone airline. It partners with maritime and offshore industries, healthcare providers, infrastructure and asset owners, and public bodies to improve connectivity, safety and sustainability with drone operations. The company is committed to scaling the drone industry to enable businesses and individuals to reap the rewards of drone technology.

EMEC is an innovation catalyst pioneering the transition to a low carbon future. EMEC focuses on developing the offshore energy, green hydrogen, clean transport and energy systems sectors, helping to reduce the time, cost and risk of R&D, and support technologies developers to reach the market. 

UHI is a tertiary partnership serving our communities and connected to their needs. UHI offer flexible and supported learning from access level to PhD, as well as research opportunities rooted in place and purpose. 

Windracers cargo drones provide a highly efficient, cost-effective air transportation solution.

NHS Grampian’s Innovation Hub was established within the NHS Grampian health board in 2016 with aims to match the best ideas and solutions with our most difficult healthcare challenges. The team works with patients, colleagues, industry partners and academia to improve patient care for today, building on the legacy of innovation in the North-east of Scotland for generations to come.

Local authority covering the Shetland Islands council area.

Cormorant is developing a practical, adaptable, 8-seat, amphibious, electrically powered aircraft focused on better connecting communities.

Cranfield Aerospace Solutions is a UK-based aviation pioneer which is developing world-leading hydrogen propulsion system technology for aircraft.