Reduce waste and use resources more effectively
Explore specialist support to help reduce waste, improve resource efficiency and build a more sustainable organisation.
Zero Waste Scotland
A national service delivered by Zero Waste Scotland in partnership with HIE, providing advice and support to help organisations improve resource efficiency, reduce waste and lower environmental impact.
Build resilience and improve performance
Becoming greener often goes hand in hand with improving efficiency, adopting new technology and finding better ways of working. Explore funding, advice and specialist support to help strengthen your organisation for the future.
HIE Innovation Programme
Access to advice, expertise, workshops and funding to help organisations develop new products and services, improve processes and explore new opportunities.
HIE Digital Specialist Advice Grant
Funding of up to £5,000 is available to help organisations access specialist digital expertise and explore opportunities to adopt technology, improve productivity and solve business challenges.
Scottish Manufacturing Advisory Service (SMAS)
A Scotland-wide service delivered by Scottish Enterprise, providing expert support to help manufacturers reduce costs, improve efficiency and strengthen operational performance.
Organisations we've supported
Discover how organisations across the Highlands and Islands have become more sustainable and resilient with support from HIE. From reducing environmental impact to improving efficiency and adapting to change, explore real stories and the impact they've made.
CBaB
Island pioneers sharing learning in the local energy economy.
Benbecula Distillery
The dream of an islander to create a single malt whisky in the Outer Hebrides came to fruition in 2024 with the first spirit starting to flow at Benbecula Distillery.
Salar Smokehouse
A taste of success from Benbecula. Salar Smokehouse is proving that world-class products can be created in our island communities.
Ri Cruden
Find out how this family business is boosting efficiency, cutting carbon and creating safer spaces for training apprentices.
Northern Recycling Solutions
Find out how NRS supports community benefits as part of its contract with us.
Wee Studio Records
Keith Morrison, the owner of Wee Studio Records, established his music recording business in the Isle of Lewis in 2008.
Explore related support
You may also be interested in support to improve productivity, build skills, grow sales, become more resilient or strengthen your community.
Develop new products, processes and services
Explore programmes, funding and specialist support to help develop ideas, create new products and services, adopt technology and find better ways of working.
Improve productivity and performance
Access expert advice, funding and practical support to improve efficiency, adopt technology and strengthen business performance.
Reach new markets and grow sales
Access advice, expertise and support to find new customers, enter new markets and grow sales.
Build leadership, skills and a stronger workplace
Access leadership development, workforce support and practical resources to build skills, strengthen teams and create a more effective workplace.
Strengthen your community
Find funding, advice and practical support to develop community projects, grow local assets and create lasting benefits for people within your community.
Not found what you’re looking for?
If you’re not sure what support is right for you, or can’t find what you need, get in touch with our team and we’ll help point you in the right direction.