Foresighting reports

These reports provide evidence-based analysis of global markets and innovations to identify opportunities for Scottish businesses.

The documents available are summaries of the full reports. You can request copies of the full reports. You can also  subscribe for alerts when new reports are published.

Agricultural technologies for sustainable crop production

Insight report on opportunities for Scotland in agricultural technologies for sustainable crop production

Imaging technologies: opportunities and Scotland's capabilities

Insight report on opportunities for Scotland in the imaging technologies sector.

Materialising a brighter future: opportunities in advanced materials

The latest foresighting report explores Scotland’s strengths in advanced materials and the opportunities arising in this area.

Stratified and personalised medicine: an overview

This foresighting report examines a new approach to delivering healthcare - stratified medicines.

Assisted living: an overview

The future of the home medical equipment and digital healthcare markets, and the opportunities for Scottish companies.

Health and wellness: an overview

An overview of health and wellness is Scotland and its effect on the economy.

Informing a brighter future

Scotland’s strength in informatics technologies presents opportunities to compete in new global markets.

Life sciences in Brazil: an overview

Insights into the opportunities for Scottish life sciences and biotech companies in Brazil

Offshore Wind: R&D and Innovation Priorities

The purpose of this paper is to clearly set out the research and development and innovation priorities for offshore wind power generation in Scotland.

Sensing a brighter future - Sensors and sensor systems

Outline of Scotland’s strengths in sensor technologies and the opportunities present across the global sensors market.

Innovation in Offshore Wind: Support Structures

Opportunities open to Scottish industry, higher education and other organisations in segments of the energy market.

Sustainability: an overview

Sustainability is a pan industry agenda encompassing life sciences, energy, food and drink, textiles, and chemicals.

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.