Research, evaluation and insight
Search our publicly accessible collection of evaluation and research reports. These reports cover all aspects of Scottish Enterprise's economic development activities and are available for download at no cost.
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Economic Commentary April 2025 (2025)
The Economic Commentary provides a regular update on global, UK and Scottish economic trends, drawing on recent economic data as well as feedback from businesses.Scottish EnterpriseResearch -
Assessment of the CCUS Supply Chain in Scotland (2025)
An analysis of the Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) supply chain in Scotland, including opportunities, challenges and recommendations to optimise Scotland’s involvement in the emerging global market.OptimatResearch -
Advancing a Sustainable Scottish Supply Chain for Industrial Hemp and Co-Products (2025)
Advancing a Sustainable Scottish Supply Chain for Industrial Hemp and Co-ProductsSAC ConsultingResearch -
Economic Commentary February 2025 (2025)
The Economic Commentary provides a regular update on global, UK and Scottish economic trends, drawing on recent economic data as well as feedback from businesses.Scottish EnterpriseResearch -
Industry Deep Dive Research: Digital Health & Medical Technology (2025)
A deep dive into the landscape and growth potential of the Scottish Digital Health and MedTech sectors.OptimatResearch -
Future Economic Potential of Tidal Stream & Wave Energy in Scotland (2025)
A report setting out the potential economic benefits available to Scotland from developing tidal stream and wave energy technology.University of EdinburghResearch -
Unlocking the Economic Potential of Minewater Geothermal in Scotland (2025)
A study exploring the potential for minewater geothermal technology in Scotland.University of StrathclydeResearch -
Economic Review of Tidal Stream Energy in Scotland (2025)
A study quantifying the potential economic benefits of tidal stream energy.University of EdinburghResearch -
Temporary Floating Ports for Offshore Wind Study (2024)
This study explores the possible usage of temporary floating ports for offshore wind energy generation in Scotland.Scottish EnterpriseResearch -
Economic Impact Scenarios for Scotland’s Energy Transition (2024)
This report looks at two possible scenarios for Scotland’s transition to net zero emissions across 18 low carbon sectors and the potential economic benefits associated with their deployment.Scottish EnterpriseResearch -
Assessment of Low-Carbon Hydrogen Supply Chain Export Opportunities (2024)
This report highlights the role that Scottish companies could play in the global hydrogen skills, materials and services market.ArupResearch -
Scenarios for Clean Hydrogen Demand in Europe (2024)
A report considering likely demand for hydrogen in NW Europe and potential exports from Scotland.AdvisianResearch -
Co-operative and Mutual Economy 2024 (2024)
Report summarising size and impact of co-op and mutual sector across the UK.Evaluation -
Economic Contribution of the Grangemouth Refinery (2024)
A report setting out the economic contribution of the Grangemouth refinery, produced for the Scottish Government.PwCResearch -
Waste Heat Recovery – An Introductory Guide (2024)
The guide introduces the technical aspects of waste heat recovery and describes the various heat recovery technologies.ArupResearch -
Economic Value of Clean Heat in Scotland (2024)
Report quantifying the economic value of the clean heat sector in ScotlandOptimat LimitedResearch -
Investing in ambition: Scotland's risk capital market 2023 (2024)
This report provides a detailed analysis of equity investment in Scotland in 2023 and its performance in relation to other regions.Scottish EnterpriseResearch -
Economic Commentary - June 2024 (2024)
The Economic Commentary provides a regular update on global, UK and Scottish economic trends, drawing on recent economic data as well as feedback from businesses.Scottish EnterpriseResearch -
Productive investment decisions in Scottish firms (2025)
The report covers Scotland level findings from the Productive Investments Decision Survey, which focussed on business investment decision-making, including investment patterns and the process of investing.ERCResearch -
Economic Commentary August 2024 (2024)
The Economic Commentary provides a regular update on global, UK and Scottish economic trends, drawing on recent economic data as well as feedback from businesses.Scottish EnterpriseResearch -
Economic Commentary October 2024 (2024)
The Economic Commentary provides a regular update on global, UK and Scottish economic trends, drawing on recent economic data as well as feedback from businesses.tent in here to give more context to the user.Scottish EnterpriseResearch -
Estimating the impact of an improved Healthcare innovation ecosystem in Scotland (2024)
The objective of the research was to articulate and model the potential impact of building a world-leading health and care innovation ecosystem in ScotlandekosgenResearch -
Economic Commentary – April 2024 (2024)
The Economic Commentary provides a regular update on global, UK and Scottish economic trends, drawing on recent economic data as well as feedback from businesses.Scottish EnterpriseResearch -
Interim Evaluation of NMIS (National Manufacturing Institute Scotland) (2023)
The National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS) is a significant recent addition to the advanced manufacturing support landscape in Scotland.Optimat LimitedEvaluation -
Evaluation of the Scottish Loan Scheme (2024)
The Scottish Loan Scheme (SLS) was launched by Scottish Enterprise (SE) in late 2018.Scottish EnterpriseEvaluation
Impact appraisal and evaluation guidance
Read our impact appraisal and evaluation guidance to learn more about how we create these reports.
This guidance helps us ensure that any impact assessment for our projects and programmes uses consistent methodologies and is undertaken in a transparent way.
The full guidance is available as a PDF.