Scottish Enterprise

Your business is already thriving, but do you have the drive to take it to the next level? At Scottish Enterprise, we champion bold thinkers like you to elevate your company to even greater heights. With expertise in innovation, investment, international markets and more, we’re here to help you unlock your full potential. If your vision is ambitious, we’ll fuel it with the energy, knowledge, and support you need every step of the way. Let’s make your goals a reality 👉 https://ow.ly/qvNf50UB4hv We back ambition 🚀 #Business #Scotland

Semiconductors play a crucial role in powering essential technologies like renewable energy systems, data storage, and wireless communication 📱 But a global shortage of components for these unsung heroes has left the UK supply chain reliant on international markets 🗺️ That's about to change thanks to a new research development designed to support the growth of semiconductor packaging in Scotland 💪 Packaging, a key stage in semiconductor manufacturing, protects core components and readies them for use 🖥️ Thanks to a £9 million investment, Europe's first advanced packaging scale-up line for semiconductors is being launched at National Manufacturing Institute Scotland 🥳 This will support UK companies with developing new solutions and address critical production gaps 👉 https://ow.ly/3ZlN50Vm5wR #ScalingInnovation #Semiconductors

The Innovation Action Plan for Edinburgh and South East Scotland is now launched 🎉 Positioning the region as leader in advanced manufacturing, life sciences, and financial services, driving business growth and innovation is at the forefront 🙌 Developed by Innovate UK, ourselves, and the South East Scotland City Region, the plan focuses on key clusters at Forth Green Freeport, Edinburgh BioQuarter, and central Edinburgh while promoting research collaboration, small business support, and Net Zero goals. Adrian Gillespie, our Chief Executive commented on our commitment to the plan:"Scottish Enterprise is backing Scotland’s most ambitious companies to achieve a level of success that has transformative effects on the Scottish economy. Innovation is a key part of unlocking that success. "Alongside regional partners, we’ve helped to support a world-class innovation landscape across Edinburgh and the South East region through targeted support to companies, attracting inward investment, and investing in innovation hubs and infrastructure. Scottish Enterprise will build on this by helping companies to focus on scaling Scotland’s innovation strengths into high growth industries of the future. "Partnering with Innovate UK and the Edinburgh and South East Scotland City Region allows us to work smarter on transformational projects to create high quality jobs and prosperity for communities across the region." Stella Peace, Interim Executive Chair for Innovate UK, also highlighted: “By tailoring our approach to maximise the region’s unique strengths, we can help businesses and researchers take full advantage of the opportunities for growth. “Together, we are unlocking the region’s full potential — driving innovation, economic development and meaningful societal change.” Read the full article 👉 https://ow.ly/yWuT50Vlo4T #Innovation #BusinessGrowth

In case you missed it, earlier this month Enevate Homes announced a £2.9 million investment in its facility, technology, and people—and we're proud to support it 👏 Enevate Homes’ patented technology creates steel-framed house modules that cut on-site costs and build times 💡 Its energy-efficient process uses up to 70% less CO₂ than traditional construction, supporting a more sustainable built environment 🍃 During a visit to its Wishaw facility, our Director of Productivity, Elaine Morrison, welcomed the news and highlighted why we're prioritising our support to help businesses make important capital investments to increase productivity levels. Read more about Enevate Homes' investment plans 👉 https://ow.ly/SXHG50VeI7L Learn how you could unlock business potential with capital investment 👉 https://ow.ly/pALx50VeI7K #CapitalInvestment #Productivity

In a significant milestone for the redevelopment of Grangemouth, we welcome today's publication of the Project Willow report, which looks at potential future opportunities for the site. This feasibility study presents significant opportunities for investors, outlining a £13 billion plan to transform the site into a low-carbon industrial hub. Jane Martin, our Managing Director for Innovation and Investment, oversees our dedicated team focused on the transition of Grangemouth. Commenting on the news she said: “This publication marks a significant milestone in ensuring Grangemouth continues with its hugely important role in Scotland’s economy. “Grangemouth already has a great workforce, transport links and ongoing development. “And the Project Willow report will bolster the canon of work already being done by Scottish Enterprise and partners across the Grangemouth Cluster to build an exciting future for the site. “Project Willow has identified an opportunity to align Scotland’s industrial regeneration with government climate obligations, and to demonstrate a pathway to green energy while securing new jobs and growth. “The nine recommended projects all have the potential to help advance the development of low carbon technologies in Scotland whilst ensuring Grangemouth remains THE location of choice for investors and innovators in the sector. “We also want to hear from investors interested in other opportunities across the wider site. “SE has a clear ambition to help create the best possible location, infrastructure and enabling environment for success, and to attract investors and industrial partners who share that ambition.” We will now work on behalf of both the UK Government and The Scottish Government to identify and seek out potential investors, in partnership with the National Wealth Fund, The Scottish National Investment Bank and the Office for Investment, to come forward with commercially viable proposals, including those set out in the Project Willow report. Read the full story 👉 https://ow.ly/B07650VkC8v #Investment #Manufacturing

Your business is already thriving, but do you have the drive to take it to the next level? At Scottish Enterprise, we champion bold thinkers like you to elevate your company to even greater heights. With expertise in innovation, investment, international markets and more, we’re here to help you unlock your full potential. If your vision is ambitious, we’ll fuel it with the energy, knowledge, and support you need every step of the way. Let’s make your goals a reality 👉 https://ow.ly/Bbr350Vi0kY We back ambition 🚀 #Business #Scotland

Grace McGill is a Partner and the Head of Immigration Division at law firm, Burness Paull LLP. She has been a GlobalScot for the past four years, and enjoys giving support to business talent throughout Scotland. Grace explains some of the ways she has helped companies as a GlobalScot: “I've helped Scottish companies to expand into China, as I used to do quite a bit of work in China. I've also helped companies to gain entry to the North American market. The help ranged from the basics of immigration and visa work, both inward and outbound. "I’ve also made some corporate connections for businesses who are looking either to raise capital or some of the varying corporate works that flow from expansions.” Grace is just one seasoned professional in a network of hundreds who could help your company with their expertise 🌍 Get in touch with the GlobalScot network today 👉 https://ow.ly/MhLN50VhW7a #Business #GlobalScot

Helping to unlock opportunities in Scotland's renewables sector, we're delighted to support Montrose Port Authority's £7.2 million project to develop nearby land with a grant of £3.2 million. The development will enable companies already based at the port the opportunity to expand and free up space at the port to accommodate high-value operations that need direct access to the port. It will also help to attract investment and new companies to the strategically important site for offshore renewables. Our CEO Adrian Gillespie said: “The expansion of Montrose Port is hugely important to enhancing the infrastructure and increasing the land available for the continued growth of our offshore wind sector. “Potential investors can be confident that this is a fantastic opportunity, underpinned by public sector support as demonstrated by our funding.” The news came as global investors gathered in Edinburgh for a Global Offshore Wind Investment Forum, hosted by The Scottish Government to raise the profile of Scotland as a destination for capital investment in the sector. Read more 👉 https://ow.ly/1j8u50ViSme #OffshoreWind #Investment

CCG (Scotland) Ltd is proving that smart capital investment isn’t just about spending - it’s about boosting productivity, scaling innovation and staying ahead. From cutting-edge tech to workforce development, CCG is building more than homes—it's building a legacy ➡️ https://ow.ly/Gyv450VgvAb Ready to invest in your growth? Let our team of experts help. We back ambition 🚀 #CapitalInvestment #Productivity

Today marks the launch of SeedPod from Opportunity North East Limited 👏 The £27 million project has received unprecedented investment for this transformational innovation hub for Scotland's most ambitious food and drink businesses 💸 The hub will support these businesses to access industry expertise, entrepreneurial education, and develop, test, and scale 💪 Our Chief Executive, Adrian Gillespie, has said: “ONE SeedPod is a fantastic asset for the north east, bringing together ambitious startups, industry experts and academia to maximise economic benefits for Scotland. "Food and drink is our top international export sector and this new state-of-the-art facility will help secure its future success by creating and supporting innovative start-ups and scale-ups.” 👉 https://ow.ly/fhJv50VicoK #FoodAndDrink #ScalingInnovation