Motion · S6M-18109 · 24 Jun 2025
World-leading AI Chemistry Lab Opens in Glasgow
The motion
That the Parliament congratulates the opening of Chemify’s first Chemifarm facility in Maryhill, Glasgow, which, it understands, has been described as the world’s most advanced laboratory for molecular design and synthesis; understands that the 21,500 sq ft facility integrates artificial intelligence with industrial-scale robotic synthesis to accelerate the development of small-molecule medicines and next-generation materials; believes that this pioneering site will create 60 new jobs and safeguard over 50 existing roles, strengthening Glasgow’s position as a centre for technological innovation and supporting the local economy; acknowledges that Chemify is a 2022 spin-out from the University of Glasgow, built on the research of Professor Lee Cronin in digital chemistry, and recognises what it sees as the significant contribution of Scottish academic and industrial collaboration in driving forward global scientific progress and economic growth.
Supporters (24)
- Jeremy Balfour 5 Sep 2025
- Colin Beattie Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Miles Briggs Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 5 Sep 2025
- Alexander Burnett Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 5 Sep 2025
- Sharon Dowey 5 Sep 2025
- Pam Duncan-Glancy 5 Sep 2025
- Tim Eagle Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 5 Sep 2025
- Russell Findlay Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 5 Sep 2025
- Meghan Gallacher Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 5 Sep 2025
- Kenneth Gibson No Party Affiliation 5 Sep 2025
- Pam Gosal 5 Sep 2025
- Sandesh Gulhane 5 Sep 2025
- Craig Hoy Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 5 Sep 2025
- Liam Kerr Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 5 Sep 2025
- Douglas Lumsden 5 Sep 2025
- Ruth Maguire 5 Sep 2025
- Edward Mountain 5 Sep 2025
- Douglas Ross 5 Sep 2025
- Alexander Stewart 5 Sep 2025
- Paul Sweeney Scottish Labour 5 Sep 2025
- David Torrance Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Sue Webber 5 Sep 2025
- Tess White 5 Sep 2025
- Brian Whittle 5 Sep 2025
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.