Develop new ideas, products and processes
Explore funding, advice and specialist support to help you develop ideas, improve products, adopt technology and find new ways of working.
Who we work with
We welcome enquiries from organisations across the Highlands and Islands, and from businesses looking to locate or expand in our region too.
We want to help create a fair and prosperous region that benefits everyone. For this reason, we prioritise our support to achieve the most beneficial and sustainable impacts.
Our support can include specialist advice across a range of key topics, including innovation, R&D, and improving productivity. We also offer access to property and funding in the form of equity, loans, and grants.
Our support is broad and we tailor it depending on need, opportunity and the impact of each project.
Each organisation we work with will have the opportunity to benchmark their performance in areas such as innovation, progress towards net zero, and organisational values.
We work with organisations that:
Create or retain well-paid jobs
We work with organisations that pay the real living wage and apply fair work conditions.
Create or retain green jobs
Cutting CO2 emissions is an overarching goal. Green jobs can involve the production of goods or services that benefit the environment or conserve natural resources.
Increase efficiency and outputs
We support organisations to increase productivity by investing in new products, processes or services. This can be achieved through innovation, R&D, technology or reductions in carbon emissions and waste.
Focus on sustainability and growth
We aim to achieve long-term benefits with organisations that can grow sales, increase turnover and reach new markets in Scotland and beyond.
Deliver social and economic impacts
We support organisations that contribute to the social and economic wellbeing and growth of the region. This includes helping communities to acquire and develop income-generating assets to provide sustainable services and infrastructure in remote, rural and island areas.
Support
Business and community support
Have a look at our community and business support programmes, including funding, expert advice, business support and events.
Improve productivity and performance
Get support to streamline operations, adopt technology, improve efficiency and make your organisation more productive and competitive.
Reach new markets and grow sales
Access advice and support to help you find new customers, expand into new markets and grow your business.
Become greener and more resilient
Discover practical support to reduce environmental impact, improve efficiency and build resilience for the future.
Build leadership, skills and a stronger workplace
Explore programmes, advice and resources to develop leadership capability, strengthen workforce skills and build a more successful organisation.
Strengthen your community
Access funding, guidance and support to take forward community projects, develop local assets and deliver lasting benefits for your community.
Case studies
Have a look at just a few of the organisations we work with in our case studies. Feeling inspired? Get in touch to find out how we can help you too.
Case Study
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.
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Case Study
Black Bay Studio
Unique island recording studio develops talent to reach world-wide markets.
Case Study
ATOS
Atos opened its Moray Development and Innovation Centre in the town of Forres in 2013, and employs over 150 people delivering digital services across the UK and offshore
Case Study
Case Study
We Walk Scotland
We Walk Scotland is a virtual walking challenge app designed exclusively around Scotland’s iconic and hidden gem routes.
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Case Study
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