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Manufacturing Innovation Centre Moray

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Manufacturing Innovation Centre Moray

The Manufacturing Innovation Centre Moray (MICM) helps manufacturers and product-based businesses improve productivity, develop new products and processes, and unlock opportunities for sustainable growth.

By connecting businesses with specialist expertise, innovation support and practical solutions, we help manufacturers improve their people, processes and products. Our work strengthens the manufacturing sector across Moray and the Highlands and Islands, supporting a more resilient, sustainable economy and creating positive futures for local communities.

Whether you're looking to improve efficiency, explore new technologies, develop innovative products or accelerate your transition to low-carbon manufacturing, MICM provides the support, connections and environment to help you move forward.

A community where machines matter, but people matter more. 

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Designed by industry for industry

MICM has been created with manufacturers, innovators and entrepreneurs in mind. Working alongside industry partners and specialist organisations, we provide practical support, expertise and facilities designed to help businesses improve productivity, develop new products and processes, and prepare for future growth.

Whether you're looking to solve a specific business challenge, explore new technologies, improve efficiency or identify opportunities for innovation, MICM can connect you with the people, facilities and support needed to take the next step.

We offer:

  • Funded diagnostic reviews.

  • Business incubation labs and rentable office spaces.

  • Hot desk and meeting facilities.

  • Demonstration lab with advanced technologies.

  • Equipment trial and rental services for businesses.

  • Access to low-carbon expertise.

  • Events, workshops and peer-to-peer networking opportunities.

MICM is about innovation, growth, productivity, and efficiency in Moray’s indigenous manufacturing companies and increasing the number of manufacturing start-ups in the area. It will encourage more R&D and help attract inward investment.

David Reid, Area Manager Moray, Highlands and Islands Enterprise
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Manufacturing activity in Moray

With one in six jobs in Moray in manufacturing, the area punches well above its weight in terms of exporting, GDP per head and contribution to Scottish GDP.

There is a strong base of skills in manufacturing and engineering with 50 out of the 115 whisky distilleries in Scotland in Moray. The area is also home to the global headquarters of a number of household brands.

 

 

News

Related news about the Manufacturing Innovation Centre Moray and the Moray Growth Deal.

Manufacturing in Moray

Published on 21/10/2024

19

of jobs in the Moray economy in manufacturing (figure 2022)

7,000

people employed in manufacturing in Moray

39

of Moray economy GVA generated by manufacturing

50

out of the 135 whisky distilleries in Scotland based in Moray

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Get involved with MICM

Whether you're looking for support to improve productivity, develop new products and processes, explore innovation opportunities or simply stay connected with what's happening at MICM, we'd love to hear from you.

Register your interest and we'll keep you informed about:

  • Funded diagnostic opportunities

  • Innovation support and specialist expertise

  • Events, workshops and networking opportunities

  • Facilities and equipment available through MICM

  • News, updates and developments from the centre

Register now

The MICM partnership

MICM is one of eight strategic projects of the £100m Moray Growth Deal, aiming to boost economic growth and competitiveness in Moray. It's a partnership involving the UK and Scottish Governments, Moray Council, Highlands and Islands Enterprise, NHS, and various public, private, and third-sector partners. Funding for the project includes over £4 million from UK and Scottish Governments and £2.56 million from HIE.

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