What we do
We are Scotland's main economic, enterprise, innovation and investment agency.
Covering the southern half of Scotland from the Grampians to the Borders, we are largely funded by the Scottish Government, although we also raise part of our budget from other sources, such as property rental and disposal of assets.
Our mission is to stimulate economic growth in Scotland by supporting business growth and developing the business environment.
Our key priorities are to provide a range of high-quality services to help new high growth businesses; support and develop existing businesses and help Scottish businesses and industries to develop a strong presence in the global economy - building on Scotland's reputation as a great place to live, work and do business.
We aim to build a world-class economy based on Scotland’s key industries, in particular, energy, life sciences, tourism, financial services, food and drink and digital markets and enabling technologies.
In addition to companies and individuals, we work with universities, colleges, local authorities and other public sector bodies to achieve these goals.