Business support

Knowledge transfer Knowledge transfer is the exchange of information through networks. HIE offer a variety of support in the form of advice, programmes and funding opportunities to businesses of all sizes.Support for Research and Development A variety of support and funding is available to help businesses of all sizes in the Highlands & Islands engage in research & development & innovation.Technology Support, advice, programmes and funding options are available through HIE for businesses of all sizes looking to use Technology to help business growth and improve efficiency.Entrepreneurship The Enterprise Solutions Team offer a variety of programmes, workshops, courses and events to stimulate and develop entrepreneurship and business skills, often run in partnership with business support organisations and academic institutesBusiness Mentoring Business Mentoring is service that is provided through the partnership of Scottish Chambers of Commerce (SCC), Highlands & Islands Enterprise (HIE), the European Social Fund (ESF) through the Highlands & Islands Partnership Programme (HIPP).Networking We are working to stimulate and support the development of a thriving and sustainable entrepreneurial business network in the Highlands & Islands where the eco-system includes ambitious businesses, business support organisations, self-sustaining entrepreneur cohort group and international links and contactsInnovation events Please see our Innovation Events Calender for the up and coming and events in the region for business growth, research and development, technology, entrepreneurship, networking and mentoringMIT Business Growth Programme HIE has launched a new Business Growth Programme for Highlands and Islands Businesses in partnership with MIT