We are thrilled to announce the official opening of thebeyond, our cutting-edge campus located at Skypark in Glasgow. This state-of-the-art facility is designed to revolutionise product development and innovation in the smart things and Internet of Things (IoT) sector.
Paul Wilson, STAC’s chief executive and co-founder, said: “The launch of ‘thebeyond’ takes STAC to the next level as we continue on our mission to build world-class start-ups who can compete on a global level. We support our companies through mentorship, access to talent, funding, and networks, and it’s a model which is unique on the Scottish tech scene.
“We now have a comprehensive environment to accelerate the entire product development process, providing inventors and developers with the tools and resources needed to bring their ideas to life, from concept to prototype.”
Thebeyond will be what Wilson describes as STAC’s “fourth pillar”, alongside STAC Scale, the industry-led mentorship programme that has supported four cohorts totalling more than 50 companies to date, talent platform STAC Jobs, and STAC Invest, which is set to launch over the next few weeks and will connect investors to IoT and smart things start-ups that are ready to scale.
Spanning 22,000 square feet, thebeyond boasts an impressive array of resources, including:
- A fully equipped electronics lab
- A fabrication lab
- An R&D makerspace
- A media lab for content creation
- Event spaces for collaboration and presentations
- 250-desk co-working and hot desking areas, fostering a collaborative environment
Designed to support every stage of the product development process, thebeyond provides inventors, developers, and entrepreneurs with the tools and resources needed to bring their concepts to life—whether it’s building a prototype or preparing for commercialisation.
This exciting project is a result of Filament STAC’s partnership with the UK government and Glasgow City Council, supported by significant private and public sector investment. Global investment firm Federated Hermes has contributed £2.5 million as part of a broader multi-million-pound investment to transform Glasgow into a global smart things and IoT innovation hub.
STAC is supported by a range of UK and international corporates, including Pelion, Plexus and Keysight Technologies. We recently announced our latest industry partnership in June, to provide an innovation pipeline for Swedish carmaker Volvo Cars, a pioneer in the electric vehicle market.
Wilson added: “Our mission is to transform Scotland’s rich research and innovation into entrepreneurial ventures that can go on to compete at a global level, and the partnership with Volvo opens up immediate opportunities for collaboration at scale for STAC’s portfolio of start-ups.”
Visit tothebeyond.com to learn more!
