£3m Highland City-Region Deal funding released for Science Skills Academy
#hellodigital EXTRA 2017 - a one-day digital marketing conference not to be missed in Inverness 20 February
Supporting communitites to develop and grow is a priority for HIE
Scotland celebrates History, Heritage and Archaeology throughout 2017
We are Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE). Our purpose is to generate sustainable economic growth across our region
Latest news and updates
- 31 January 2017
Shetland engineering company plans £1.1m expansion
Innovation in service provision targeted at the energy sector is set to create 21 quality full time jobs with Shetland engineering company Ocean Kinetics Limited.
Read more - 31 January 2017
HIE and Strathclyde Business School collaborate to support placements
Seven graduates taking part in the ScotGrad – Highlands and Islands placement programme are to benefit from a tailored business skills training course this week.
Read more - 31 January 2017
100 Forres jobs secured - 150 new jobs planned
More than a hundred jobs have been secured in Forres.
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Upcoming events
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Our Priorities
Businesses and social enterprises in the Highlands and Islands are ambitious, both for their individual enterprise and for the growth of the region as a whole. Greater economic prosperity will be delivered through private sector led investments which create jobs and wealth.
The Government Economic Strategy (GES) identifies seven sectors as offering particular opportunities for growth due to existing comparative advantages or through potential to capitalise on Scotland's unique natural assets.
HIE plays a leading role in developing the conditions which will enable the Highlands and Islands to fulfil its potential as a globally competitive region with a thriving, low carbon economy.
Strong communities are essential to the continued success of the Highlands and Islands. Social and economic developments are complementary in achieving growth, particularly in remote, sparsely-populated areas.