What we do

Our ambition is to help to make Scotland more globally competitive

We support the development of more globally competitive companies and Scotland’s growth sectors that have the biggest opportunity in global growth markets.

Our business plan 2013-16 sets out how we aim to achieve that ambition and how we're responding to the current economic challenges. Explore each of our core priorities and find out what we will deliver over the next three years.

Our strategic priorities

Our five strategic priorities are renewable energy, growth companies, innovation, international trade and investment, and low carbon

Support globally competitive companies

We help ambitious companies access the right type of support at the right stage of their growth

Support growth sectors

We support positive and transformational change in key sectors and provide opportunities for Scotland in global markets

Improve the business environment

Create a supportive business environment in which our growth companies and sectors can thrive

Our annual reviews, report and accounts

Watch our annual review and read the annual report and accounts to see how we're delivering the priorities set out in our business plan.

Our partners

The strategic partners we work with

Business plans

Read all our business plans from 2006 onwards.

Business Gateway

Practical help, advice and support for new and growing businesses in Scotland

GlobalScot

Advice, contacts, assistance and support for Scottish companies from a worldwide network of outstanding individuals

Cooperative Development Scotland

Support to facilitate the development of co-operative enterprises throughout Scotland

Scottish Development International

Scottish Development International promotes international trade and encourages overseas companies to invest in Scotland

TalentScotland

Attracting talent to Scotland. Free services include job advertising; company promotion; access to graduates; visa, immigration and relocation advice

Scotland Europa

Help for companies to foster successful relationships in Europe and guidance on European policies and funding

Highlands and Islands Enterprise

Advice and services for businesses in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland to support sustainable economic growth throughout the area

Scotland Food and Drink

Scotland Food & Drink is the leadership organisation for the food and drink industry in Scotland

Life Sciences Scotland

Support for the entire life sciences community in Scotland, from industry and academia to healthcare and government

Skills Development Scotland

SDS can help you to get the best out of your people. Employer services range from funding for employee training and training plan development to PACE redundancy support.

Tourism Intelligence Scotland

Intelligence and insights for tourism businesses

Textiles Scotland

Bringing the textile industry in Scotland together to promote the best design, innovation and quality.