The strategic framework, set to run until 2030, is aimed at creating an inclusive economic growth, enhancing productivity, and addressing the climate emergency, in alignment with the Glasgow Economic Strategy.

Key sectors in the strategy – and which will continue to attract further investment and create high-value jobs in Glasgow – include financial and business services, life sciences and precision medicine, the creative and digital economy, the green economy, and space and satellite technology.

Building on the success of the previous strategy for the city in attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) and capital investment, the new strategy will meet the challenges of the new investor landscape, changed by the effects of Brexit and the pandemic.

The success of Glasgow’s investment strategy in recent years can be seen in companies such as Barclays, BNP Paribas, Morgan Stanley and JP Morgan being attracted to invest in the city.

Between 2013-2023, £3.06 billion of FDI was made in Glasgow, with 13,342 jobs being created in 225 projects. Over £17bn in capital investment has been attracted to the city since 2011.

The strategy’s formulation involved extensive consultation with key stakeholders including Scottish Development International, Skills Development Scotland, Glasgow City Innovation District, and Glasgow Riverside Innovation District.

It has outlined 15 pivotal actions to realise its aims. These encompass efforts to penetrate new markets, adapt to evolving investor trends and needs, support the council’s pursuits for green investment, and attract diverse investment forms to bolster local start-ups and SMEs in priority sectors.

Councillor Susan Aitken, leader of Glasgow City Council, said: “The Glasgow Investment Strategy will help to bring new jobs to the city, particularly in the sectors that will deliver both economic growth that benefits the whole city and our Net Zero targets.

“The continued success of the city in attracting investment is testament to the education and skills of our people, the support and strength of our business networks and our work to promote the attractiveness of Glasgow as a place in which to live, work and invest.”