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Why the Highlands and Islands?
Base your business here
Find out why you should set up in the Highlands and Islands.
Why the Highlands and Islands?
The perfect location to invest
It’s a unique set-up here, with academics, the public and private sector working together and sharing knowledge and facilities. It’s very much about creating connections – we help them, and they help us. It’s been the ideal place to grow our company.Pawel de Sternberg Stojalowski, Aseptium
We've got what you're looking for
World-changing data, digital and technology Think Different, Think Scotland
Thinking about where to take your tech business next? For a greener, sustainable return on investment, Scotland has the perfect blend of innovation, talent, industry expertise, quality of life and supportive business environment to help your business prosper.
Building a net zero future for all Think Different, Think Scotland
Thinking about where to take your low carbon business next? For a greener, sustainable return on investment, Scotland has the perfect blend of innovation, talent, industry expertise, quality of life and supportive business environment to help your business prosper.
Think you know Scotland? Think Different, Think Scotland
What can Scotland do for you? Scotland offers the perfect blend of innovation, talent, industry expertise, quality of life and supportive business environment to help your business prosper.
Our people
The Highlands an Islands is a region of economic growth and opportunity. People and their skills are at the heart of our success. Find the perfect opportunity for you, and we can help employers attract the talent you need.
Find the right property for you
Identifying the right premises and development opportunities for your organisation.
Our business community
Meet just a few of the innovative businesses who have chosen the Highlands and Islands as their base.
Success stories
Supportive Business Environment - meet our partners
Contact Us
Find out how we can help you.
Use our directory to contact staff across the region. You can filter results by location for contacts in a specific area.
Staff Directory
Find out more about our region, its unique character and some of the projects we're involved in.
Our region
We've a wide range of programmes available to support businesses, social enterprises and communities. How we deliver our support is being adapted during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Browse all support services
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.
Events and training