City of Glasgow College Secures Two Innovation Projects

City of Glasgow College has secured two significant innovation projects that will strengthen its role as a leading partner in Scotland's innovation ecosystem while supporting businesses, communities and workforce development across the country.

The College has been awarded a contract by Glasgow City Council to support up to 20 Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) providers through the Early Learning and Childcare Challenge Fund. It has also been confirmed as a key delivery partner in the Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre's Inclusive Social Care & Health Innovators Programme (ISCHIP), which supports women, migrants and displaced international workers to develop innovation and entrepreneurial skills within Scotland's health and social care sector.

Together, the projects reinforce the College's growing reputation for designing and delivering innovation programmes that create practical benefits for organisations, individuals and communities.

Stuart McDowall, Head of Innovation & STEM at City of Glasgow College, said:

"Securing these projects reflects the increasing recognition of City of Glasgow College as a trusted partner in delivering innovation at scale. Our focus is on building innovation not just as an activity, but as a capability, supporting organisations to develop the skills, confidence and leadership required to respond to real-world challenges. By working collaboratively with partners across Scotland, we can create meaningful impact while contributing to a stronger, more connected innovation economy."

Through its partnership with Glasgow City Council, the College will help Early Learning and Childcare providers develop innovation skills, strengthen leadership and explore new ways of improving services, workforce practices and long-term sustainability.

The College will also play a key role in delivering ISCHIP, contributing curriculum design, training and innovation mentoring to help participants turn ideas into practical solutions while widening access to entrepreneurship across Scotland's health and social care sector.

The two projects build on City of Glasgow College's established track record of working with businesses, the public sector and third-sector organisations to embed innovation within skills development and workforce learning.

As the home of the Scottish Institute of Innovation & Knowledge Exchange (Scottish IKE), the College continues to strengthen its position as a national leader in applied innovation, helping organisations develop the capability to respond to future challenges and opportunities.