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South of Scotland Enterprise (SOSE)

South of Scotland Enterprise (SOSE) supports businesses and enterprising communities throughout Dumfries and Galloway and the Scottish Borders. SOSE is here to help people and enterprises in the south to thrive, grow, and fulfil their best potential. 

Every enterprise is different, and SOSE support is tailored to your business stage and situation. Its services include training, advice, specialist expertise, and funding, including grants and loans. 

If you want to start or grow your business in the south of Scotland, SOSE can help, whatever your scale, stage, or sector. If you want to make a difference in your community, SOSE provides expert advice and resources to support your community development project. 

Details

  • Main Target Audience - Entrepreneurs, Founders and early start ups, Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), Social enterprises and nonprofits
  • Growth Stage - Pre-start/ideation stage, Start up/Pre-Seed, Seed stage, Early growth stage (Series A), Growth - Scale (Series B+)
  • Industry Focus - Agriculture/agritech, AI/robotics, Biotech, Data/tech, Financial services/fintech, Food & drink industries, Energy (including renewables), Life sciences/human health, Manufacturing (any industry), Photonics, Quantum, Radio and Semiconductors, Space industries, Tourism
  • Support Type - Strategic business advice, Funding/investment, Executive coaching/mentoring, Research/market intelligence, Physical space (e.g. labs, hot-desks)
  • Location - South of Scotland