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Building our future
HIE's Focus magazine is packed with business and community news. Read our summer 2018 edition now
Wave Energy Scotland to be partner in €8m EU Ocean Energy project
HIE supports Portree architect firm's expansion
Scotland’s hottest new artists set to perform at this year’s XpoNorth festival
HIE has announced £370,000 support to Fèisean nan Gàidheal for the next three years
We are Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE). Our purpose is to generate sustainable economic growth across our region
Latest news and updates
- 27 June 2018
Gàidhlig ri chluinntinn aig fèis XpoNorth 2018
Chaidh a’ Ghàidhlig a thaisbeanadh do riochdairean nàiseanta agus eadar-nàiseanta aig fèis XpoNorth an diugh ann an Inbhir Nis (27 Ògmhios).
Read more - 22 June 2018
Chief Executive sought for Outer Hebrides Tourism
An Outer Hebrides destination organisation is looking for a Chief Executive to lead and spearhead the delivery of its strategy.
Read more - 20 June 2018
Digital Development Loan launched
A £2 million Digital Development Loan has been launched for Scottish companies which want to improve their digital capabilities and processes.
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Upcoming events
- Jun 25
- Sep 5
- Sep 10
- Sep 25The Shetland Hotel, Holmsgarth Road, Lerwick, Shetland
Accelerated New Product or Process Development
25 September 2018 to 26 September 2018
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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.