The state-of-the-art Technology and Innovation Centre at UHI North, West and Hebrides’ Stornoway campus has officially opened, being the first capital project under the Islands Growth Deal. The £2.3 million investment has been supported by various funding sources including the Scottish Government, Highlands and Islands Enterprise, and UHI itself. The center features modern training facilities, a Future Energy Lab, and a Newton Room for STEM education. It aims to support the transition to Net Zero by providing training for the renewable energy sector. UHI North, West and Hebrides offers a range of qualifications and apprenticeships in partnership with employers, focusing on areas like carpentry, electrical engineering, and welding. The institution is a partner in the Creed Hydrogen Skills and Innovation Centre, providing hydrogen technology skills training. Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes praised the center for equipping island residents with skills for renewable energy careers. The opening of the center was welcomed by various officials and partners involved in the Islands Growth Deal, highlighting its role in driving economic growth and creating jobs in Orkney, Shetland, and the Outer Hebrides. The facility aims to attract students and young residents to the Outer Hebrides while meeting the workforce needs of employers in the renewable energy sector. The center will hold open afternoons for the public, employers, and students to explore the opportunities for studying engineering.