Support for businesses
Develop products and services
Innovation support
Need help to refine new product or service concepts to be more competitive and profitable? From choosing the right business model and securing your intellectual assets to accessing grants, networks and digital process solutions - we've got it covered.
Scotland's Open Innovation Marketplace
If you've got a company with a challenging business obstacle that needs an innovative solution, or you're an organisation who's great at solving business challenges, Scotland's Open Innovation Marketplace platform puts you in touch with each other.
Data driven innovation
The next economic revolution in Scotland is going to be worth billions and its data driven. Our investment and support in data infrastructure means there are opportunities for all Scottish businesses to take advantage of a wealth of talent and support in the sector.
Funding and grants
If you're looking for funding to start a business or scale-up a business knowing what kind of funding is available to you is crucial. We can help make sure you get the right investment at the right time to help your business grow.
Support for manufacturers
Are you a Scottish manufacturer striving to excel in all that you do to become more efficient and profitable? Talk to us about getting a tailored manufacturing review for your business. And make real change happen in your company.
Food and drink insights and trends
Keep your food and drink business at the forefront of consumer trends. Find out about the latest reports, articles, insights and case studies on food and drink innovation from Scotland Food & Drink.
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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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Why choose us?
We've helped thousands of businesses to develop products and services.
1,000 companies fast-tracked
In the past 12 months, we helped 1,000 companies to develop new products and services faster
3,500 'active innovators'
We've helped 3,500 companies become 'active innovators' in the past 3 years
90% recommend our services
90% of supported companies surveyed by our team would recommend our services to others
Source: Scottish Enterprise innovation support team
Don't just take our word for it
Ken Scott is the group engineering director at Alexander Dennis, a Scottish bus manufacturer
"We've benefited from working with Scottish Enterprise on various innovations, including our new double-deck and single-deck products, which we've recently introduced to the UK."
Alan Gordon is the director of innovation at Stena Line, a large ferry company
"I believe open innovation will be a step change for Stena as we'll be able to solve any problems and not be restricted by our internal knowledge or experience."