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Up to £100k available for young businesses/social enterprises to purchase capital equipment
Scotland is taking action to tackle the climate emergency aiming to reach net zero by 2045. Find help and support to start or progress your journey to net zero.
Find out how we can support you through the challenges brought about by COVID-19
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As a result of COVID-19, we're changing the way we support businesses and communities, but we're still here for you. See what's available now and what's coming up.
Find the support that is right for your business
Communities are at the heart of social and economic development
Support, guidance and funding for organisations in the Highlands and Islands to restart, reopen and recover during COVID-19.
Have a look at events coming up. We're digitising as much as possible to make sure we're still able to support as many of you as we can.
We are the economic and community development agency for the Highlands and Islands of Scotland. We've been working with organisations and communities for over 50 years to ensure the region remains successful and competitive.
Learn more about what we doOur Strategy and Operating Plan details how we will invest to support sustainable and inclusive growth across our region.
Strategy and operating planAs an organisation one of our top priorities is attracting talent to our region, so we know a thing or two about making people welcome. Keep an eye on vacancies and if you can, come join our team, we’d love to have you.
Work for usof businesses have expressed confidence in the region
of firms have changed their ways of working in response to the pandemic
are now operating at pre-pandemic levels or beyond
of businesses are confident about their own ongoing viability
We support businesses, communities and third sector organisations to grow. We can help with advice, funding, training, property and land. Find out more about how we could help you today.
Our region may be known globally for its beauty and produce, but there's so much more to discover about the Highlands and Islands. Covering over 15,000 miles, it's home to more than 480,000 people and over 20,000 businesses.
Find out what's happening across the region in our latest news section or have a look at who's already living and working here.
Have a look at our latest news to find out more who we're supporting and how we're helping to develop the region.
Our blog authors are staff, board members and industry experts talking about the hot topics, opportunities and challenges across the Highlands and Islands.
Read about the innovative and remarkable businesses and communities we work with across the Highlands and Islands.
Please get in touch if you need our help or would like to discuss working with us.
