The University of Strathclyde Technology and Innovation Centre (TIC) is a centre for technological research based in Glasgow, Scotland. The building, designed by BDP, is located on the John Anderson Campus's southern edge within the city centre's Merchant City district.
History The TIC was funded by the European Regional Development Fund, the Scottish Government and the University of Strathclyde.Plans for £89m innovation centre in Glasgow submitted BBC News 2 September 2011
Work started on the triangular, nine-story, steel-framed building in March 2012, with a completion date set in 2014.Strathclyde University technology hub secures £89m in European funding BBC News 11 June 2012 The facility was built to Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) "A" rating standards. The space can accommodate 1,200 workers. The building includes open-plan office spaces, three lecture theaters and areas for specialist laboratory equipment. It opened on 3 July 2015.Queen opens new Strathclyde University technology Centre BBC News 3 July 2015
Besides the Technology and Innovation Centre, a Industry Engagement Building, located nearby, accommodates 500 workers.
The research carried out at the centre by 850 researchers is focused on engineering, science, bio-nanotechnology, business, energy, health, technology and asset management.
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