Highlands and Islands Enterprise

Works with private businesses, voluntary organisations and public bodies to improve the economy and quality of life in the Highlands and islands of Scotland.
Services
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Apply to the Co-innovate Programme
Find information on the Co-innovate Programme which helps businesses based in the Highlands and Islands to develop new ideas. -
Apply to the Innovate Your Business programme
Find information on the Innovate Your Business programme which helps businesses based in the Highlands and Islands develop new ideas. -
Business incubators and accelerators in Scotland
Information on a range of business incubator and accelerator programmes being run throughout Scotland. -
Develop your business skills
Find out what training and information is available to help you develop your business skills. -
Events, training and support for exporters
If you want to learn how to export there is training for businesses of all levels, from beginners to experienced companies. -
Export market research
Find out about the help available to businesses looking to research an export market. -
Find business events
Find and register for business events, workshops, seminars and conferences in Scotland. -
Find community group webinars
Find webinars for community groups on managing community assets such as housing and woodlands. -
Find training for businesses
Find help and support to train your staff. -
Get exporting help and support
Find the organisations and websites you need to support your exporting journey, from starting out to growing your export business. -
Growing your business
Find out about growing your business - planning, deciding whether to grow, and the challenges of growing. -
Help for community groups
Find more information on how Highlands and Islands Enterprise can help local community groups. -
Help for food and drink businesses
Find information on how Highlands and Islands Enterprise and Scottish Enterprise can help food and drink businesses. -
Help for life science businesses
Find information on how Highlands and Islands Enterprise and Scottish Enterprise can help life science businesses. -
Help for the creative industries
Find information on how Highlands and Islands Enterprise and Scottish Enterprise can help creative businesses. -
Hiring staff in other countries
What to consider when you are employing staff in other countries. -
IT and running a business online
Information on IT and how to run a business online. -
Intellectual property
Find out what intellectual property is and how to protect it in the UK and abroad. -
Marketing your business
Information on marketing and sales for your business. -
Organisations that can help your business
Information on government organisations that can help businesses in Scotland. -
Recruiting and hiring
Information on employing staff and checking suitability. -
Search for business funding or advice
Search for business funding, including grant and loan options available in Scotland. -
Setting up a social enterprise
Start a business to help people or communities. -
Sign up to the Maximising Community Assets programme
Find out how the Maximising Community Assets programme can help people who run community owned assets in the Highlands and Islands develop new skills. -
Writing an export plan
Find out about the help and advice you can get when writing an export plan.
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