The project can help businesses increase their competitiveness and boost productivity, driving innovation through better networking at both national and international levels.
It’s all about sustainable growth: through jobs, planning for the future, innovation and attracting inward investment. Northern Innovation Hub aims to ensure that higher-skilled and better-paid jobs are created, and that young people will wish to enter or remain in the area.
And last - but not least - Northern Innovation Hub will help the Highlands become more connected and outward facing, showcasing its unique offering and world-class sectors.
The support on offer through the Northern Innovation Hub is diverse, yet linked by the umbrella themes of Young People, Growth, and Sectors and Place.
A full list of our current Northern Innovation Hub programmes can be found here.
For young business leaders with their eyes on the future.
Fast-track your business.
Space for co-working and collaboration.
Our series of tourism webinars brings you all of the latest industry trends and insights to help you attract more businesses.
Bringing fresh ideas to benefit your business.
Progress the digital elements of your business.
Helping develop the skills needed for today’s marketplace.
The Northern Innovation Hub is part of the Inverness and Highland City-Region Deal - a joint initiative supported by £315m investment from the UK and Scottish governments, The Highland Council, HIE and University of the Highlands and Islands. This programme also receives financial support from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) through the Innovation strategic intervention.
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