Supporting Scottish businesses to achieve their goals
2016/17 performance
10,000+ businesses supported
£750m additional revenue generated
£100m private finance leveraged
We can support your business in many ways
Business development and advice
Growing a business isn't always easy and you may be wondering who to turn to for the right support. Our team of specialist advisers can help you to take the next step with confidence.
Develop products and services
Want to develop a product or service to make your business more competitive and profitable? Connect with our experts to avoid potential pitfalls and overcome challenges.
Funding and grants
From start-ups to well-established companies, large and small, we’ve got funding options that will elevate your business.
Exports and international markets
International trade is essential for any size of business to grow. Get the know-how and confidence to export your product or service into overseas markets with our support.
Improve productivity and skills
Whatever stage your business is at, access our expertise, training and funding to help introduce new and innovative work practices. Empower your workforce to drive greater productivity and efficiency.
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Our partners Business Gateway provide support for new start-up businesses
From skills development and strategy to funding and advice, Business Gateway's highly experienced team can help you navigate any challenge.
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What our customers say
From ziplines and grass-sledging to luxury snugs and an upcoming wedding venue, business is booming for Duncan McConchie, director of Laggan Outdoor
"Scottish Enterprise has given us access to some incredible people to help us develop our vision and define our strategy; a strategy that we are now implementing."
Mobile payment company Qpal wanted to expand its business offering to international markets - we helped Craig Buchan, Qpal founder, gather customer insights
"The team in Scottish Enterprise provided real knowledge and expertise, and the quick turnaround times made all the difference."
Success stories
How Jerba Campervans ramped up production with our help
30 Jul 2018 | 3 minutes read
How we helped Allthings get ready for investment
30 Jul 2018 | 2 minutes read
Business guides and webinars
Brexit checklist
30 Jul 2018 | 3 minutes read
Preparing for Brexit toolkit
30 Jul 2018 | 5 minutes read
Events for business
September
Workplace Innovation – Practice – Implementing flexible and productive practices
September
Glasgow, Incremental Group, Fifth Floor,
Your business processes can get in the way of productivity or form the essential building blocks of growth. It’s possible you have experienced both in your journey so far. We believe there are some...
Find out more Find out more about Workplace Innovation – Practice – Implementing flexible and productive practicesSeptember
Orchestrating Innovation – a collaborative approach.
September
Aberdeen, Norwood Hall Hotel
This event will introduce delegates to open innovation principles as a way of turbo-charging how they approach innovation. It will also guide you on how best to use stage-gate type processes to mak...
Find out more Find out more about Orchestrating Innovation – a collaborative approach.More about our organisation
We are Scotland’s national economic development agency, and we are passionate about Scotland’s economic success.
What we do
We use our breadth of economic experience, knowledge and widespread connections to build on Scotland’s many strengths to ensure a sustainable flourishing economy.
Media centre
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Our performance
Here you’ll find all of our annual reports, accounts, investment reports and performance against strategic targets.