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We support businesses, communities and social enterprises through a range of services, including advice, funding, events and property. Find out how we can help you.
Who we work with
We welcome enquiries from organisations across the Highlands and Islands, and from businesses looking to locate or expand in our region too.
We want to help create a fair and prosperous region that benefits everyone. For this reason, we prioritise our support to achieve the most beneficial and sustainable impacts.
We work with organisations that:
Create or retain well paid jobs
We work with organisations that pay the real living wage and apply fair work conditions.
Create or retain green jobs
Cutting CO2 emissions is an overarching goal. Green jobs can involve the production of goods or services that benefit the environment or conserve natural resources.
Increase efficiency and outputs
We support organisations to increase productivity by investing in new products, processes or services. This can be achieved through innovation, R&D, technology or reductions in carbon emissions and waste.
Focus on sustainability and growth
We aim to achieve long-term benefits with organisations that can grow sales, increase turnover and reach new markets in Scotland and beyond.
Deliver social and economic impacts
We support organisations that contribute to the social and economic wellbeing and growth of the region. This includes helping communities to acquire and develop income generating assets to provide sustainable services and infrastructure in remote, rural and island areas.
How to get support
If you would like to work with us, please get in touch. You can contact your local area office or fill in our short enquiry form. You can also browse support services here on our website.
Base your business here
Get support to locate your business in the Highlands and Islands including advice, funding, property and help to make the right business connections.
Property and land
We have a large portfolio of land, premises and development opportunities available to help businesses and communities across our region.
Contact us
Please get in touch if you need our help or would like to discuss working with us.
Find business support
Find Business Support is a national website signposting towards public sector support across Scotland.
The type of support we provide
Our support can include specialist advice across a range of key topics, including innovation, R&D, and improving productivity. We also offer access to property and funding in the form of equity, loans, and grants.
Our support is broad and we tailor it depending on need, opportunity and the impact of each project.
Each organisation we work with will have the opportunity to benchmark their performance in areas such as innovation, progress towards net zero, and organisational values.
Working with communities
Our communities generate economic activity, have an important social impact and help to attract new talent to the area. Learn more about how we work with community organisations.
Working with social enterprises
We work with social enterprises in much the same way as businesses, while recognising their unique social purpose. Learn more about how we support the social enterprise sector.
Working with businesses
We work with businesses of all sizes across our region, helping them develop and grow. Learn more about our support for businesses.
Case studies
Have a look at just a few of the organisations we work with in our case studies. Feeling inspired? Get in touch to find out how we can help you too.
Case Study
Benbecula Distillery
The dream of an islander to create a single malt whisky in the Outer Hebrides came to fruition in 2024 with the first spirit starting to flow at Benbecula Distillery.
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Case Study
Black Bay Studio
Unique island recording studio develops talent to reach world-wide markets.
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ATOS
Atos opened its Moray Development and Innovation Centre in the town of Forres in 2013, and employs over 150 people delivering digital services across the UK and offshore
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Case Study
We Walk Scotland
We Walk Scotland is a virtual walking challenge app designed exclusively around Scotland’s iconic and hidden gem routes.
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Case Study
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