Helping businesses to transform Scotland’s economy
We’re Scotland’s national economic development agency. We enable businesses to innovate and scale to transform Scotland’s economy.
Putting our business customers at the heart of everything we do, our focus is on the areas where we make the biggest difference — innovation, investment and international.
Our ambition
We’re changing the way we work with businesses and partners to deliver economic transformation.
Advice and support
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Support for start-ups
Business Gateway provides support for start-up businesses across Scotland. Find out about the services, resources, tools and events it provides on the website.
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Sustainability
Learn about sustainable business practices and how we can help you work more efficiently, build resilience, and seize low carbon opportunities.
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Cost of doing business
Find out about the practical resources and support we can offer to help your business during these difficult times. We’ll update this regularly as new support becomes available.
How we can help your business
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Funding and grants
Our grants can help you with a wide range of activities, from developing new products to creating jobs or exporting. Available to SMEs and larger companies.
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Business development and advice
We can work closely with your business to help you achieve your goals — from scaling up to succession planning and collaboration opportunities.
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Innovation, digital and data
Whether you’re looking to adopt new tools and processes, secure your intellectual assets, transform the workplace, or access finance, networks and digital solutions — we can help.
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Exports and international markets
Looking to start exporting or expand your international sales? Explore our range of exporting guides, international market research and advisory services.
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Productivity and employee engagement
Our workplace innovation services and best practice guidance will help empower your staff to make your business more efficient, productive and profitable.
More about our organisation
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What we do
Find out more about what we do, why and what our mission for the future is.
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Media centre
Whether you're looking for a contact, our image library or the latest press releases, you'll find everything you need here.
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Our performance
View a range of reports, publications and other information on our activities and expenditure.
Information about trading with Russia or Ukraine
Find the latest guidance on Russia sanctions for businesses in Scotland on the Find Business Support (FBS) website.
You can also get up-to-date advice on trading with Russia or Ukraine and links to further support.
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Sign up to email updates
Stay up to date with the latest events, webinars, funding opportunities and industry news.